Pierwsza Gwiazdka of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski Offered His Congratula- Tions to Barack Obama As Democrats Celebrated a Second Term in the White House

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JOURNALestabLisHed 1911 www.polamjournal.com “POLISH ROCKET” IS THE NEW FACE OF NASCAR DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE PaGe 21 Weso³ych Œwi¹t Bo¿ego Narodzenia NEWSMark kOMOrOWSkI cONgraTUlaTES ObaMa. President Pierwsza Gwiazdka of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski offered his congratulations to Barack Obama as Democrats celebrated a second term in the White House. WAITING FOR THE FIRST STAR “Please accept my congratulations on the occasion of your victory in the elections for the offi ce of President of A CHILD’S POLISH CHRISTMAS FASCINATION the States of America,” Komorowski wrote the morning by Staś Kmieć after the election. For centuries in Poland, Christmas has been the most festive occasion of “For years, Poland and the United States have combined the year. Since the conversion of the Polish people to Christianity in 966, traditional ties of friendship with cooperation as allies,” Christmas became adorned with religious ceremony and rich folk tradition. said Komorowski. “I believe that your leadership will con- The season shines with a richness of beauty, variety, religious sentiment, and tribute to the further intensifi cation of the partnership be- playful folklore — perfect for a child’s imagination and interest. tween our two nations, and the strengthening of political, Any child brought up in “the PolishM way” knows the magical experience military, economic and cultural ties,” he refl ected. that is intrinsic to Poland. As a Polish-American, part of a child’s Poland’s president also referred to Obama’s “successful ethnic identity lies in the fantasy of traditional customs, leg- visit” to Warsaw in May 2011. ends and superstitions, food, carols, ornaments, crafts, and activities of a Polish Christmas. Many in Polonia have revered, WIll US drIfT aWay frOM EUrOPE? A former Pol- preserved and promoted these cherished time-honored tradi- ish ambassador to the United States said Obama’s victory tions, and have passed them down to their children in a cel- will see Europe continue to fall down the list of priorities ebration that is often in greater detail than those experienced in United States’ foreign policy. in today’s Poland. “The American presence in Eu- As a religious festival, Christmas is second to Easter in rope is not over, but its level will be the hierarchy of holidays, but in a child’s eyes it ranks fi rst signifi cantly lower than it was in the above all. With great anticipation Polish children are glued to past,” Janusz Reiter, current direc- the window pane gazing into the skies to spot the fi rst star on tor of Poland’s Centre for Interna- Christmas Eve — this signifi es the beginning of the Wigilia tional Relations told Polish Radio. meal. continued on page 8 Reiter noted that Obama’s foreign policy had “shifted in the di- Professor Planned rection of Asia,” and that “one must Green from Greene expect this trend to continue.” PHOTO: ALIK KEPILCZ to Blow up Poland’s WARSAW — Bidders “The willingness of Europe to REITER and spectators packed the participate in world politics at the Parliament Desa Unicum house in War- side of America seems to be very small, and the willing- by Robert Strybel saw, where 238 pictures by ness of Poland even smaller,” he said. WARSAW–Not since 1605, when the late American fashion Former ambassador Reiter added that, based on the evi- Catholic dissident Guy Fawkes stock- and celebrity photographer dence of Obama’s fi rst four years, Poland’s importance to piled explosives beneath the House of Milton H. Greene were up the United States will continue to diminish. Lords, has anyone planned to blow up for sale. Only one remained parliament. That dubious distinction U.S. STaffS baSE IN POlaNd. The United States unsold, among some 500 goes to a 45-year-old Polish chemistry bidders. launched its fi rst permanent military presence on Polish professor, Brunon Kwiecień, arrested soil, Nov., 9, an Air Force detachment to service warplanes, The auction house said and charged in November with con- that the 2.4 million zlotys in a move long sought by its NATO ally Warsaw. spiring to launch an assault on the state From next year, the ten-resident U.S. staff will service — about $750,000 — ob- authorities of the Republic of Poland. tained made it the nation’s four annual aircraft rotations, mainly of F-16 fi ghter jets If convicted he faces a fi ve-year prison and C-130 Hercules transport planes. Up to 200 uniformed biggest photo auction to term. date. Gallery curator Anna Wolska presents a photo of Mari- personnel and civilian contractors will also be temporarily Who is Brunon Kwiecień (under on the base. Although the auction of- lyn Monroe by the late photographer Milton H. Greene. Poland’s privacy laws referred to in fered Greene’s pictures of “This is a very important and symbolic moment for our ballerina’s dress sold for almost $20,000. the Polish media only as Brunon K.)? stars like Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, relations,” said Polish Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoni- Other greats in the vast portrait col- A psychopath? Dangerous fanatic? Marlene Dietrich, and Liza Minnelli, ak at an opening ceremony. “This is not just rhetoric, but a lection, which had been estimated at Right-wing terrorist? Or maybe just an- earning the most attention were those very tangible example.” $680,000, included Cary Grant, Frank other frustrated megalomaniac seeking of Marilyn Monroe, taken from 1953 The increased presence of U.S. military in Poland is cer- Sinatra, Paul Newman, Alfred Hitchcock his “several weeks of media glory” as to 1957, when Greene was her advisor tain to complicate relations with Russia. and Marlon Brando. part of today’s “moment of fame” syn- and business partner. The prints included The photos come from a collection of drome. a series of refi ned black-and-white stu- STEP by STEP. Donations from New York City’s Polonia, some 4,000 Greene pictures that Poland Neighbors in Kraków have de- dio photos and shots taken in natural an aid campaign coordinated by the Polish-language Nowy obtained from Chicago businessman scribed Mr. and Mrs. Kwiecień an their surroundings, sometime in provocative Dziennik newspaper, and a special weekend collection Dino Matingas in the mid-1990s as the two children as a normal family that poses, some in color. were welcomed by the residents of Far Rockaway, Queens, result of a complex communist-era em- mind their own business, never cause As the bidding began, a black-and- where some residents were without electricity weeks after bezzlement scandal linked to the buy-out trouble nor have ever even been heard white photo of a reclining Monroe in Hurricane Sandy ravaged the area. of Poland’s state debt. arguing. But they remember Brunon’s black stockings sold for 50,000 zlotys Fire broke out in the area damaging 50 buildings in the Proceeds from the auction will go to fascination with explosives since his ($16,000 USD), and another of her in a neighborhood on the Rockaway Peninsula. teen years when he was always shoot- the Polish government. “Step by step, we will try to go forward,” said Fr. Wla- ing off home-made fi recrackers and dyslaw Kubrak, parochial vicar of Far Rockaway’s St. even lost several fi ngers in the process. Rose of Lima R.C. Church. As an associate professor of chem- Brzezinski dismisses Smolensk Conspiracies Although the church sustained serious water damage istry at Kraków’s Agricultural Univer- WARSAW — Former U.S. National and Justice described the plane crash “as and had no power, Fr. Kubrak held his post to console sity, Kwiecień had access to chemicals, Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski an unprecedented crime” that amounted people coming for guidance. The church stayed opened for and explosives continued to be his criticized conspiracy theories in Polish to “the murder of 96 people, including people who needed shelter, and the chapel was open for hobby. He actually held private train- politics concerning the 2010 Smolensk the Polish president [Kaczynski’s late adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. ing sessions for like-minded explosives air disaster. brother Lech Kaczynski].” Fr. Kubrak said he also was able to console people with buffs. At the press conference announc- “It actually looks as if there is an at- Brzezinski condemned the “constant the sacrament of reconciliation. ing his arrest, Polish TV viewers were tempt to undermine the very foundations irresponsible nonsense” propagated over Half of the donations of the Nov. 10-11 special collec- shown footage of the test explosions he of and respect for the state, Poland and the last two years regarding a supposed tion went to diocesan Catholic Charities agencies serving conducted in remote rural areas and the Polish democracy,” he said. attack, and suggestions that the Polish the needy affected by Sandy. The other half will go to par- huge craters they left behind. His remarks came after Jaroslaw Kac- government or Russia, “or maybe both” ishes whose storm damage was not covered by insurance. See “Plot ...,” page 2 zynski, leader of opposition party Law were responsible. 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2012

ALMANAC VIEWPOINTS / The Rev. Charles Jan DiMascola

Follow us on Facebook or visit us What Language Does God Speak? on the internet at: www.polamjournal.com There is a wonderful old Polish Christmas a little baby. When the young Mary saw him, she guage God speaks, I’m going to have to speak the legend about a young man named Jacek. One day said, “Welcome Jacek, we’ve been expecting language of love myself. Because that’s the only December • Grudzieñ he asked his teacher, “What language does God you! “ language everyone in the world understands.” speak? “His teacher, a learned man, scratched his Jacek was stunned. How did the woman know As Jacek went along telling everyone about Narodzi³ siê Jezus w stajni ubogi, uni¿y³ majestat, chocia Pan srogi. head and said... “I really don’t know.” So, Jacek his name? He was even more stunned when she the language God speaks he realized that won- Christmas bells are ringing, asked the learned people of his village but they said, “For a long time you have been searching derful things could happen: nations could live in tis a joyous day! didn’t know either. the world over to discover what language God peace and would begin to share their resources Earth with heaven joining, Now he became really curious. He traveled speaks. Now your journey is over. Tonight you and talents with one another, races would begin in a wondrous way. around Poland and asked the learned people of see with your own eyes, because of this Baby, to treat one another with dignity, and families From the carol “Narodzi³ siê Je- other villages and cities, “What language does what language God speaks. It is because God would begin to live together in harmony! The zus,” (“Jesus was Born”). English lyr- God speak? “But they merely shook their heads. so loved the world that he gave His only Son to language of God’s love was not only beautiful, ics by the Felician Sisters of Buffalo, Jacek was convinced that someone knew. So the world to save the world from sin. And be- but powerful! With the language of God’s love N.Y. he began to travel to other countries. He even cause God gave us His only son we know that He mankind could prosper and grow! With the lan- traveled to other continents. But the answer was speaks the language of love!” guage of God’s love mankind had hope! 1 1945. Premier of Stanislaw Moniuszko opera “Verbum always the same: no one knew. One night, ex- Jacek’s heart overflowed. He fell on his knees On Christmas, God gives us that language ... Nobile,” in Warsaw. hausted by all his travels, Jacek came to a little before the child and wept for joy. Now he knew It is the only language that Jesus speaks, and He 3 1854. About 800 Polish settlers village called Bethlehem. He tried to get a room what language God speaks. God speaks the lan- invites us to speak that language ... Love one an- arrive in Galveston, Texas after in the inn, but all the rooms were filled up. So he guage of love. God speaks the one language that other as He loves us! a nine-week voyage. The walk decided to sleep in the stable on the outskirts of every person of every nation of every time of his- The Rev. Charles Jan DiMascola, a man with over 200 miles from the port to town. tory can understand! “an Italian name but a Polish heart,” is pastor Panna Maria, where they hold When he stepped in the stable he saw that it As Jacek went back home to Poland he began of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Turners Christmas Eve Mass outdoors. was occupied by a couple, Mary and Joseph, and to think, “If I’m to tell everyone about what lan- Falls, Massachusetts. 4 St. Barbara Niechaj ka¿dy pamiêta, jaka Barbara, takie œwiêta. JUST BETWEEN US / Mark Kohan Let everyone remember: as (the weather on) St. Barbara’s Day, so the holidays. Time for President Obama to Make Good on His Promise 5 1925. Death of Nobel laureate Wladyslaw S. Reymont. Now that the election is behind us, it is time er is an injustice. We need not hash over Poland’s cut his political teeth in Chicago. His domestic 6 St. Nicholas (Sw. Mikolaj). To- for President Obama to make good on his prom- contributions to the United States. What we need policies go against some of the precepts of our day is traditionally reserved for ise to include Poland in the Visa Waiver Program. to tell the Obama administration is that there are belief system, such as imposing health insurance gift-giving in Poland. To date, the program enables nationals of 37 Poles living in the United States who would like requirements and advancing social policies that 9 1990. Shipyard electrician and participating countries to travel to the United to bring relatives here on short notices for wed- are opposed by our Catholic teachings. Solidarity Trade Union leader States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days dings, funerals, and other life-changing events. “In selecting men for office, let principle be Lech Walesa elected president or less without obtaining a visa. The program There is no reason why a 75-year-old woman your guide,” said Noah Webster in 1823. “Re- of Poland. 11 1949. Johnny Lujack of the was established to eliminate unnecessary bar- from Gdynia should have to apply for a Visa to gard not the particular sect or denomination of Chicago Bears passed for 468 riers to travel, stimulating the tourism industry, spend a weekend in Chicago visiting her sick sis- the candidate — look to his character.” yards and six touchdowns in a and permitting the Department of State to focus ter. Let us hope Obama is a man of his word. He 52-21 rout of the Chicago Cardi- consular resources in other areas. President Obama has made his fair share of is in the position to pressure the Homeland Secu- nals. The fact that the Department of State says mistakes when it has come to Poland. Person- rity, State, and Immigration Departments to lift 12 1981. Declaration of martial Poles do not meet the requirements for the waiv- ally, I find his insensitivity bewildering, having this unfair judgment upon Poles. law in Poland. 15 1930. Birth of New York Yankee great Bill “Moose” Skowron. Merry Christmas! 18 1929. Birth of Cardinal Jozef Glemp. We wish our readers, sponsors, and advertis- throw this edition away. Give your copy to some- Please remember our troops stationed around 21 St. Thomas ers a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New one who may be interested in our heritage. You the globe. We thank them for their service and Winszujemy Œwiêty Tomy, Year. will certainly make a new friend! send Christmas greetings their way. ¿eby nie by³ ¿aden œlepy ani This year’s Christmas edition is packed full Christmas is a time for giving, so please re- Over the miles, we symbolically break oplątek chromy. of both new and traditional Christmas stories. It member to help those less fortunate, both here at with each of you, and wish your good luck, good Wishing you, on St. Thomas is a great reminder of some of the practices that home and those in Poland. Numerous charities health, and prosperity in the New Year. Day, that no one be blind or ill. may have become lost over time. It is also an have extended holiday greetings in this edition of Serdeczne życzenia radosnych Świąt Bożego 1898. In Paris, Marie, 31, and Pierre Curie, Polish and easy way to reintroduce friends and family to the the paper, so please think of them when consider- Narodzenia i wszelkiej pomyślności w Nowym French chemists, discover ra- beautiful customs of a Polish Christmas. Do not ing your donations. 2013 Roku! dium. 23 St. John Kanty (Cantius). 1473. 1937. Birth of first Polish Ameri- Plot: Student Complaints Alerted Authorities can astronaut, Karol Bobko. continued from cover were an attempt to make the Polish for his home-made explosives. The how to contaminate the public water 1981. In response to declaration of martial law in Poland, Presi- To those skills and interests were public passively accept such “for- main difference is that Kwiecień supply with biological toxins. dent Ronald Reagan declares added a dangerous dose of ideologi- eign” rule. was stopped before he could act on Under interrogation Kwiecień economic sanctions. cal fanaticism. From the guest lec- Extremely telling was his murderous designs. confessed to plans to blow up the 1925. Founding of the Kos- tures he delivered to students and Kwiecień’s role model; Norwegian Student complaints about Sejm when the 460-member cham- ciuszko Foundation in New his bizarre ramblings on Internet right wing-terrorist Anders Breivik, Kwiecień’s weird views put Po- ber and top government leaders York City. forums emerged the allegation that now serving a 21-year sentence for land’s Internal Security Agency were deliberating inside. The death 24 DzieŃ Wigilijny nearly all government positions in the 2011 mass murder of 77 people. (ABW) on his trail. The professor toll of such an attack on an in-ses- Kto rano w Wigilje wstaje, Poland are being occupied by peo- He was known to have been in con- was shadowed and his Internet ac- sion parliament could have run into Ten przez rok ca³y nie bêdzie ple which he described as “foreign- tact with Breivik and shared his the tivities were monitored. His wife the hundreds, far exceeding that ospa³y. ers.” According to Kwiecień, even Norwegian’s xenophobic philoso- Inga Kwiecień, a biologist, told the of the 2010 Smolensk air disaster Who rises early on Christmas Eve will not be drowsy all the fluoridation of water as well as phy. He also used commercial avail- authorities that her husband had be- which claimed 96 lives including year. fluoride toothpaste on the market able chemical fertilizers as the basis gun asking her strange questions on Poland’s First couple. 1798. Birth of Adam Mickie- wicz (“Pan Tadeusz”), considered Poland’s greatest poet. 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RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. Philanthropists Honored for Preserving Jewish Cemeteries in Poland Poland, once home to Europe’s losophy at Tbilisi University where celebrating 40 years of priesthood ed by Buffalo RC Diocese bishop largest Jewish population of over he also taught in 1921. Georgian and over 50 years as a Jesuit. He Richard J. Malone at the seventh three million people, has been church offi cials then sent him for attended West Baden College, annual Catechetical Convention of working to recover, preserve and further studies in Germany where West Baden Springs, Ind.; Loyola the Buffalo diocese and the Offi ce restore the memory of those killed he taught philosophy and then theol- University of Chicago; Bellarmine of lifelong Faith Formation. Sister in the atrocities of World War II, ogy in Louvain, Belgium. After fur- School of Theology, North Aurora, Antonita, who celebrated 60 years most notably the Holocaust. Many ther study in England, he returned to Ill.; St. Mary’s University, Halifax, as a Felician sister, served as a re- of those who perished at the hands teach Georgian and Armenian litera- Nova Scotia, Canada; Regis Col- ligious educator and as a director of the Nazis or later the Soviets have ture at Bonn, Germany, and became lege, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada; of religious education at a number endured injustice, even in death a monk and priest in 1931. From and the University of Texas, Austin. of parishes, including St. Bernard with their burial sites damaged, ne- 1932 on, he taught Orthodox theol- Our Lady of Loreto Fr. Benda’s assignments included Parish and St. Joachim Parish in glected or entirely ruined. A Buffa- ogy at Warsaw University. In 1942 the University of Detroit and later Buffalo, and St. James Parish in lo-area couple has spent the past 11 he was arrested by the Nazi Gestapo in the 1950s. The grandson of the University of Detroit Mercy (1985- De pew. Sister Antonita also was years restoring Jewish cemeteries for sheltering and aiding Jews and original painter did the renovations 90 and 2008-present); as well as ser- one of four Felician Sisters who in Poland, and along with them the other victims of fascist persecution. to the artwork. In light of recent vice with the Jesuits’ Detroit Prov- served in a faith for mation program dignity of those buried there. For After incarceration in Pawiak pris- closures and mergers of parishes in ince (1987-94). He was temporary at St. Joseph’s Religious Education their efforts, norman and hannah on, he was sent to Auschwitz at the the Buffalo diocese, current pastor administrator of Gesu Parish, De- Center in Boonville. Surprised and Weinberg were honored on Oct. 17 start of November 1942. After an Father Joseph Janaczek noted, “I troit (2009); and acting rector of the humbled, Sister An tonita remarked by the Foundation for Jewish Phi- inmate killed a German offi cer, all think it is important that parishes, UDM Jesuit Community (2009-10). that “helping children, teens, and lanthropies at Kleinhans Music Hall the prisoners were forced outside, especially like ours, continue to ex- Fr. Joseph Gembala, 54, cel- adults learn about their faith and of in Buffalo, N.Y. naked until someone confessed. St. ist as a presence in the area,” even ebrating 25 years of ordination. He Jesus’ unconditional love for them Gregory decided to take the blame if this means that priests serve as served in Dearborn, Lincoln Park, has been, and continues to be, one MadONNa UNIVErSITy cEl- for the murder and thus saved in- itinerant clergy with the work of Detroit, and Sterling Heights, where of the greatest joys of my life as a EbraTES POlISh cUlTUrE. At nocent prisoners from freezing to the church organization falling to he is pastor of St. Malachy Parish.. Felician Sister.” the second year for “Be Polish for death. The German guards let loose the laity.” He added that this might Fr. Walter Ptak, 50, on his 25th Bishop Edward Kmiec, recent- a Night” at the Laurel Manor in their dogs on the martyr, poured be a great salvation for the Church anniversary. He served parishes in ly retired bishop of the diocese of Livonia, Mich., in addition to Pol- gasoline over him, and lit him on “because people realize how impor- Monroe, Taylor, Wyandotte, and has Buffalo, on receiving the 2012 J.P. ish art and colorful decorations, the fi re. They then taunted the prisoners tant their faith is to them when they been pastor of St. Stanislaus Kostka Gallagher Audax Award, Sept. 25 Chicago-based Polish Museum of saying, “Poles, go warm yourselves make these commitments.” parish in Wyandotte since 2009. He at the Diocesan Fiscal Manage ment America donated informative post- around him, your intercessor.” Ger- Fr. Francis a. Zielinski, 76, was on the faculty at Ss. Cyril & Conference in Houston. The honor ers for display and auction. The man records put his death as De- on his 50th anniversary. He served Methodius Seminary (1991-1992) recognizes Bishop Kmiec for his president of Madonna University, cember 6, 1942 (or November 23 parishes in Hamtramck, Warren, and was honored as the Orchard stewardship, collaboration and bold Sr. Rose Marie Kujawa, CSSF, in the Julian calendar) at 4:45 in the Plymouth, Milford, Clinton Town- Lake Schools’ Alumnus of the Year. leadership during his eight years as gave a short welcome and with afternoon. ship, Clarkston, Farmington Hills, bishop of Buffalo. “We see Bishop heartfelt thanks highlighted Robert St. Clair Shores, Richmond, and STO laT TO … Sister Mary an- Kmiec as a pivotal leader whose and Eleanor Bielenda and Wallace WOMEN rElIgIOUS Mark JU- Smith’s Creek. tonita Sikorski, CSSF, on being diocese has very proactive self-in- and Joan Ozog for their ambas- bIlEES. Archbishop Henry J. Man- Fr. Edward Belczak, 66, on awarded the 2012 Catechetical sured programs and has prudently sadorial support. Sr. Kujawa also sell honored 13 sisters who marked his 40th anniversary of priesthood. Leadership Award in recognition of funded risk through a combination made a thanksgiving and reminded signifi cant anniversaries of their re- He served parishes in Royal Oak, her “outstanding servant leadership of self-insurance and ownership in everyone that this is the 75th anni- ligious life this year. Farmington Hills, and Troy, where in the administration of catechesis reinsurance companies,” said J. Pat- versary of Madonna University and More than 125 women religious he currently serves. in her parish and within the Diocese rick Gallagher Jr., chairman of Ar- the Felician Franciscan tradition attended the Mass, which was cele- Fr. Frederick Benda, SJ, 71, of Buffalo. The award was present- thur J. Gallagher & Co. in Livonia. The Felician Sisters of brated in the chapel at the Archdioc- North America with their mother- esan Center at St. Thomas Seminary house in Buffalo, N.Y. have had a in Bloomfi eld, N.H. Father James long history of ministering and ed- Kinnane, vicar for religious, gave MODLITWY ucating in the greater Detroit area. the welcome. A dinner followed. The music of Duane Malinowski Archbishop Mansell joined in PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. The Polish celebrating the jubilees of religious American Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for Band and visuals of the Polanie publication. They must be received by the 10th Song and Dance Ensemble, under sisters in the archdiocese among of each month, prior to the month of publica- choreographer Christine Kryszko, whom were: Sr. Mary Maryann tion, and must be pre-paid at the cost of $15.00 Cerkanowicz of the Daughters of each, which can be paid by check or charge. If provided the entertainment. you have any questions regarding this policy, Mary of the Immaculate Concep- please call 1 (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. fEaST Of bl. JOhN PaUl II tion, 50 years; and Felician Sisters DEVOTION TO ST. JUDE. May the Sacred Heart aPPrOVEd fOr ThE UNITEd Mary Bernardine Mucha, 50 of Jesus be praised, adored, loved, preserved STaTES. The Vatican Congregation years; Mary antonia Popielarc- and glorifi ed throughout the world now and for Divine Worship has approved zyk, 60 years; Mary Florence Pel- forever. The Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. the optional celebration of Bl. John czynski, 70 years. Jude, Helper of the Helpless, pray for us. Praise Paul II’s feast for diocese in the to you, Lord Jesus Christ, for the help of your United States on October 22, which haPPy aNNIVErSary TO… Our servant St. Jude in listening to my prayers. Say Lady of Loreto R.C. Parish in Fal- this prayer nine times for nine days. By the end is the anniversary of his inaugura- of the eighth day, your prayer will be answered. tion as Pope in 1978. coner, N.Y., celebrating 100 years. It has never been known to fail. Publication The parish began with 70, mostly must be promised. Thank you Sacred Heart of gEOrgIaN archIMaNdraTE Italian Catholics. For the anniver- Jesus and St. Jude for prayers answered. I.C.S.. aNd MarTyr rEMEMbErEd. sary, the interior of the church, the Archimandrate Gregory (Peradze), second on the site, has been refur- son of a priest, completed theology bished. The original ceiling of mid- and seminary studies in the Geor- night blue with speckled stars form- gian capital of Tbilisi in 1918 at ing the constellations was originally the age of 19 and the studied phi- designed by the Swiatek Studios Orchard Lake Schools

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Remember Our Priests and Religious Institutions at Christmas Time Hej Kolêda, Kolêda Puts Heritage on Display Lord, we lift up to your these on our honor roll and all the priests re- Niechaj d³ugo œpiewa Polonia ligious, seminarians, and those contemplating priestly or religious life. HAMMOND, Ind. — Fr. Steve Sanctify them, heal them; guide them, mould them into the likeness and Kosinski displays his collection of holiness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be Polish arts and crafts at the Polish pleasing to You, in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen Heritage Month program, at the Sal- vatorian Fathers Hall in Merrillville, Ind., Oct. 21. The event organized by the Ma- Weso³ych Œwi¹t! dame Curie Circle 3134 of the Pol- Merry Christmas ish National Alliance. to All! Fr. Kosinski, of All Saints Catho- lic Church, also discussed “Poland’s from the Economy.” Paul Odrobina, national Friars and Staff of the vice president of the Polish Nation- Father Justin Rosary Hour al Alliance of Chicago, spoke on P.O. Box 454 Athol Springs, NY 14010 “Relations between Poland and the www.rosaryhour.net United States.” Attendees also enjoyed a performance by the Polish choir of Chicago’s St. Hyacinth Ba- silica; a slideshow presentation on Poland; and displays of traditional Przybieżeli do Betlejem pasterze Polish costumes and arts/crafts. Grając skocznie Dzieciąteczku na lirze. REV. CANON JOSEPH Chwała na wysokości, Chwała na wysokości, L. SREDZINSKI A pokój na ziemi. PFA National Chaplain Let us hast to our Churches for Holy Christmas Jeannette, PA 15644 Masses! Let us Greet Christ Our Lord! ST. COLMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Middlefield, Conn, and NOTRE DAME ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Durham, Conn. Weso³ych Œwi¹t Rev. Father James Joseph Sucholet Bo¿ego Narodzenia Weso³ych Œwi¹t Bo¿ego Narodzenia i Szczęœliwego Nowego Roku! Merry Christmas! Prosperous New Year!

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Infi nity Pub., 2010, 208 pp, pb. daytime PHoNe ( ) Forty legends collected in Poland RECIPE BOOKS ON PAGE 21 8 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2012 Pierwsza Gwiazdka. As a symbol of the miracle of birth, blown eggs are a popular decoration continued from cover he bestows a token — holy pictures, Day, interpreting the celestial bod- red apples or oranges, coins, or ies will foretell the weather for each TrEE dEcOraTION. Christmas pierników Świętego Mikołaja (hon- month of the coming year. An old has always been a family celebra- ey-spice cookies cut in the Saint’s proverb on Saint Thomas’ Day — tion — not only does the family shape). If he doesn’t visit in person, “Od Świętego Toma siedż przy pie- feast and pray together, but they treats are left under sleeping chil- cu doma” (from St. Thomas on, stay also work together in preparation. dren’s pillows or in freshly cleaned at home near the stove). Christmas Before decorated trees made an and polished shoes assembled by Eve is but three days away and the appearance, in the rural confi nes of the door. fi nal preparations continue. the “Old Country” there were mo- In addition to being the patron biles (pająki) suspended from the saint of children, St. Nicholas also ThE TablE IS PrEParEd. Christ- ceiling. The word means “spiders,” protects sailors, the shipwrecked, mas Eve is eagerly awaited by chil- as they resemble the delicate, intri- travelers and maritime navigators, dren; it is a day full of preparations, cate design of a web. The mobile as well as fi shermen, rafters. In Pol- ceremony and family experience. was originally made of the best ish folk tradition, he is the patron “Jakiś we Wiliją, takiś cały rok” grains from the harvest; later it was and protector of herders of cattle (the way you conduct yourself on made of straw reeds decorated with against wolves, and an overseer Wigila is the way you will be for the paper ornamentation and feathers. to ensure that the winter is absent entire year). Custom dictates that on Cut trees were introduced during of hunger and not too cold. At one Christmas Eve: the person who rises the 19th century. Cities and towns time, priests and pastors would hang early will be wide awake; those who quickly embraced this tradition, wreaths on the altars of fl ax and are industrious will be full of ener- whereas the countryside was less hemp, with chicken or goose eggs in gy; a cut or injury however means receptive to this new innovation. In the center as an offering, and would a concern to be watchful over one’s southern Poland the practice of sus- lead sheep and lambs to the rectory. health; a child who is spanked will pending the tops of fi r trees upside Using gift wrap, tissue, or foil, individual spheres when rolled and pasted Today, most children participate need discipline through the year, down from the ceiling rafters resem- become stars. When 12 of them are strung tightly together with a bead in school activities during Advent. while a behaved and obedient child bled pająki. Called podłaźnik, (also or cardboard circle in the center, they puff out into a porcupine ball or- One popular event is Mikołajki — will have no fear of punishment. jutka, sad rajski, Boże drzewko, or nament. similar to “grab bag,” where each Whether it is cooking, cleaning, wiecha) in the south and gaj in the child brings a gift to school, and by decorating or setting the traditional central regions, they were decorated than twenty-fi ve years ago Radko ŚWIęTy MIkOłaJ — SaINT elements, Polish children take an with ornaments made by hand and and his family gathered around the NIchOlaS. Polish American chil- active part in assisting with the Wi- from everyday items. Nuts, apples, Christmas tree in Scarsdale, New dren have two chances at treats for gilia — Christmas Eve vigil feast. little cakes, gingerbread, honey- York to celebrate the holiday. Rad- the holiday season. On December 6, The customs of the setting are spice pierniki cookies, and wrapped ko decided to replace the family’s Saint Nicholas arrives with candies full of symbolism for a young im- candies were hung, along with 50-year old Christmas tree stand and cookies; while his portly alter- pressionable child. Straw or hay, a homemade creations of colored tis- with a new one. Just as the festivi- ego Santa Claus leaves presents to reminder of Christ’s birth in a sta- sue, paper, shiny foil wrappers, holy ties were to begin, the 14-foot tree, opened on Christmas Day. ble, is placed under a white linen ta- opłatek wafers, ribbons, straw, and decorated with a collection of 2,000 A bishop of Myra in Asia Minor blecloth, which symbolizes Mary’s blown egg. They were often illumi- hand-blown and hand painted orna- (present day Turkey) in the 300’s veil, which became the Babe’s nated by stoczki (thin wax candles ments, went crashing to the ground, A.D., Nicholas was renowned for swaddling cloth. A lighted candle in the form of a ball). Strings of peas shattering almost all of them. his piety, generosity and kindness is placed in the window to welcome or garland chains (łańcuchy) of al- Determined to replace the price- toward children, particularly or- the Christ Child, and the blessed ternating straw and tissue paper fans less treasures, which had been in phans. Communion-like wafers — opłatki would cascade along the edges — the family for as many as four gen- During the fi rst half of the 18th — are set on the fi nest plate on top giving a chandelier effect. erations, Radko enlisted artisans in century his feast day in Poland was of a fi ne white handkerchief with In the 20th century the upright Poland. Today he is the leader in observed with gifts of pierniki, ob- Święty Mikołaj straw underneath. Sheaves of grain warzanki (a bagel pretzel), holy picking names out of a hat they are (wheat, rye, barley and oats) are set cards, small toys or warm clothing. dispersed. Święty Mikołaj makes a in one or every corner of the room. The gifts were intended to evoke a special trip each year to the Polish An extra place and chair are set greater personal virtue and good- American Cultural Center Museum for the Christ Child, who in the ness in the memory of the saint. in Philadelphia to disperse treats to form of a weary stranger may pass In Poland, Św. Mikołaj, is a every child at the annual Christmas by — in the same manner that Jo- saintly, dignifi ed fi gure; he comes Open House. seph wandered from home to home as a bishop, wearing a high miter Other feast days during Advent looking for a place for Mary to give and carrying a gold crosier staff in include: Saint Barbara (December birth. his hand. Descending from Heaven 4), Saint Lucy (December 13), and The setting is also in memory of with an angel helper, he travels on Saint Thomas (December 21). Saint those who are departed. foot or in a sleigh pulled by a white Barbara, the patron saint of min- After sunset, the youngest child Using a blown egg, paper fringe, and glue a child can create a personal horse as he visits homes in the coun- ers and sailors is commemorated is sent to watch for the fi rst star in heirloom Egg Pitcher ornament. tryside. in the Baltic coastline. According the Eastern skies, which signifi es As the custom took root, a person to custom, the weather on this day the start of the meal also known as tree gained popularity as the display collectible glass ornaments, having dressed in the bishop’s attire would predicts the weather of Christmas — “Star Supper.” of pająki and podłaźniki declined, recreated many of the early 20th ride in a horse-drawn sleigh though Święta Barbara po lodzie, Boże but the ornamentation remained. century Polish designs (produced the town. Sometimes he is accom- Narodzenie po wodzie” (If there is a fEaST fIT fOr a kINg. Culmi- As a symbol of the miracle of birth, in Poland), along with unique cre- panied by a Lucifer devil character ice on St. Barbara’s then there will nating in the breaking of the opłatek blown eggs are a popular decora- ations of his own design in a dynas- to deal with the bad children. Sw. be rain on Christmas). Twelve days and sharing holiday wishes with tion. Drained of its contents, the ty devoted to ornamental glass. Mikołaj asks children to recite a before Christmas on Saint Lucy’s continued on page 9 eggs become the base for pitchers, specifi c prayer and when satisfi ed doves, roosters, angels, soldiers, or clowns. WESOŁYCH ŠWIĄT BOŻEGO NARODZENIA DLA MOICH BLISKICH PRZYJACIOŁ Stars made of paper, such as the intricately folded star from MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES TO MY CLOSE FRIENDS southeastern Poland’s Lublin region has been popularized in the United States by Stanisław Jasiak (Haverhill, Mass.), Irene Jakubows- ki (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Wacława Naczyński (Rochester, N.Y.) and Monica Kochanowski (Austin, Tex- as). By taking gift wrapping, tissue, or aluminum foil, one can create a fl ower globe or porcupine ornament. This folk art was passed down to Joseph Dudziński (Allen Park, Mich.) by his father, who was born in southeastern Tarnobrzeg. Regina Laskowska (Quincy, Mass.) and Maria Bielski (Greenpoint-Brook- lyn, N.Y.) have frequently given workshops in this and other homemade ornaments at museums. Traditionally adorned with apples as a reminder of Adam and Eve’s fall of grace, apples have been replaced by ornaments and Poland makes the best hand blown ornaments in the world. As a young child, artist Christopher Radko mar- veled at his family’s collection of CRICKLEWOOD, LLC heirloom Polish ornaments. More KIRTLAND, OHIO • EUGENIUSZ J. TRELA • (440) 256-5024 POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2012 www.polamjournal.com 9 Pierwsza Gwiazdka. Christmas Eve is rich with customs and superstitions gilia. My Babcia in Garfield, N.J. eas of Wielkopolska it is maintained would cut a single onion and peel that the holy “little star” (Gwiôz- away the layers to represent the 12 da) magically brings presents; in months. Before Midnight Mass, she Warmia and Mazury, a white horse would sprinkle salt in the “bowl” of “Szemel” has gifts; while in Central each — later it was revealed which Poland and Górny Śląsk — it is the months would be wet, and which Baby Jesus that offers his tidings. ones would be dry. Currently in Poland, Christmas “Jeśli w polu czarno, gdy się gifts have become a common prac- Pierniki, spiced cookies. For recipe, Chrystus rodzi, to będzie biało na tice, especially cultivated in homes see page 22. łanie, kiedy Chrystus zmartwychw- where there are children. stanie” (if the fields are dark when continued from page 8 Christ is born, they will be white Kolędnicy - Carolers. Amer- loved ones, the Wigilia meal begins. when he is risen), and “Jeśli dzień ican children have Halloween and Prayers are said, and thoughts turn wigilijny pogodny, roczek będzie Polish children have Kolędnicy. This to those members of the family who urodny” (if the weather is nice on is the time to dress up after Christ- are not present, and to the souls of Wigilia, the year will be beautiful). mas to walk from house to house lost ones who are believed to par- asking for donations of money or ticipate in the feast. Pasterka - Midnight Mass. treats. That is where the similari- Jasełka at the Maksymilian Kolbe School in Gorzów Wielkopolski. The central element is a twelve Not just a Mass, the service is a ties end; the costumes represent the course dinner without meat, the spirited occasion — full of en- nativity scene — shepherds, angels, and Leon Schiller. trumpeter’s Hejnał call, they are number of dishes symbolizing ergy, heart-warming kolędy carols, and Wiseman. The Star of Bethle- Polish Theatre Institute in the whisked away to the Historical Mu- both the months of the year and the pastorałki songs and decorations. hem in a folk-designed form is car- USA has presented Jasełka and seum to be judged. The following twelve apostles. A taste of each dish Every Polish church makes its own ried on a pole. Wishing best wishes Pastorałka, and The Lublin Pol- weekend the winners are announced will ensure good luck throughout detailed Szopka Nativity scene. for New Year and singing carols, ish Song and Dance Ensemble of and the entries are put on display. the year. The foods are to represent They are huge and elaborate, and Polish-Americans associated with Haverhill-Boston staged Betlejem The Krakowiaki Polish Folk Cir- the four corners of the earth -- mush- usually taking over one of the side folk dance groups or in high ethnic Polskie throughout their region. cle of Youngstown, Ohio presented rooms from the forest, grain from altars. While at “Shepherd’s Mass,” community districts still enact this their annual winter folk art work- the fields, fruit from the orchards, it is believed that the goodly ani- tradition in the United States. Szopka Krakowska — shop this year with Lawrence Ko- and fish from the lakes and sea. mals talk in human voices. Nativity Scene. Translated as zlowski teaching each participant Some dishes, such as the ubiqui- Jasełka - The Mystery Play. “cribs,” the classic szopka from how to make their very own Szopka tous carp, are not always a hit with Gifts from Above. At one A unique child’s experience is par- Kraków looks more like the kind Krakowska. all the family, particularly young- time only kings and nobles gener- ticipating in a Christmas play in of castle found in a fairy tale. This Polish children in the United sters; however, there are plenty of ously bestowed their courtiers and school — playing the littlest angel Christmas tradition dates back to the States and Poland are blessed with favorites to delight. Meals vary from servants with Christmas gifts. They or a shepherd bearing gifts. In the 19th century — the unusual crèch- the exciting prospect of a never- family to family but usually include also supported the monasteries, U.S., before and after Christmas, es feature historical structures of ending Christmas extravaganza. a special soup followed by elegant schools and the poor with monetary Polish schools and folk groups of- Kraków as backdrop for the Nativ- When cultivated and practiced these fish preparations, vegetables, and donations or goods. In the mid-19th ten stage a century’s old tradition ity setting. Artists draw on distinctly rich traditions offer an extra bonus every child’s favorite dish — the century the practice was introduced of a Nativity that takes place in local motifs for their inspiration and can spark the imagination and delicate filled dumpling,pierogi . to the homes of rich burghers. In the Poland. A tradition that began with — the towers of Kosciół Mariacki pride of the next generation of Po- In some areas there were thirteen first decades of the 20th century it Saint Francis of Assisi, these Mys- Church, the Barbican and Wawel lonia. main dishes (representing the Apos- was still a rarity in the countryside, tery plays were made popular by Castle. In olden days when snow v v v tles and Christ), but, these days, and was practiced sporadically and Franciscan Monks. The theatrical stalled the construction projects, For more information on Chil- many families have replaced this only in the richest peasant families, stories about the birth of Jesus in craftsmen would sell these creations dren’s activities for a Polish Christ- tradition with a twelve-fruit com- and even then the gifts were modest. Bethlehem and King Herod origi- to well-to-do households. In recent mas check: A Polish Christmas Eve pote for dessert. In the eastern borderlands and nally were shown in churches. The times, an annual competition was by Rev. Czeslaw Michal Krysa, or the western Śląsk region, Poles cul- setting for Jasełka is a Polish Beth- started as a means of keeping the Treasured Polish Christmas Cus- Weather Report. Christmas tivated the idea that an angel comes lehem; the music and text saved for tradition alive. The contest begins toms and Tradition by Polanie Eve is rich in customs and super- and leaves presents beneath the tree. posterity by writers and poets of the on the first Thursday of Decem- Publishing Company. Both are stitions with origins found in local To others, the Starman makes an ap- 19th and 20th centuries by authors ber when creations are brought to available from the Polish American pre-Christian beliefs. Predictions pearance. 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POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka Celebrate Your Heritage at the Holidays BUFFALO, N.Y. — There is no Turning Stone Resort outside of The Polish Heritage Dancers of 11:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Pompeii time of the year which gives people Syracuse will present “A Rollicking WNY will host their “Polish Christ- Church, 158 Laverack Ave., Lan- of Polish descent a greater opportu- Christmas” with Polka King Jimmy mas in the Village: Wigilia Dinner caster, N.Y., and will also be the fea- nity to explore and celebrate their Sturr, St. Stanislaus, and the Elves and Show” at the Alden Christian tured vocalist at the midnight Mass. heritage and culture. Take this op- on December 13. Theatre Society (ACTS) on Church Sun., Dec. 30. Noon. Mass at St. portunity to do so with your fam- Forgotten Buffalo will offer its Street in Alden on December 28 Stanislaus Church, 123 Townsend ily this year. Here are just a few of “Polish Tavern Christmas Tours” through 30. (716-983-5084) St., Buffalo, followed by a Christ- WNY’s holiday events which you on December 14 and 21. (716) 833- The Podhale Parents and Youth mas concert in the church. (The might consider: 5211. Association’s New Year’s Eve Ball Mass will be broadcast live on On December 1, the Chopin The Response to Love Center’s (Sylwester), featuring music by WLOF 101.7 FM). Singing Society will hold its Wigilia 4th Annual “Koledy Night” featur- True Colors, will be held at the St. Sun., Jan. 7. 9:30 a.m. Koledy at the Millennium Hotel in Cheek- ing the St. John Kanty Choir, Re- Stanislaus Social Center in Buffalo before the 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. towaga. Contact (716) 685-9466 for sponse to Love Trio, Dave Gawron- on the 31st. (716) 656-8081) Casimir Parish, 160 Cable St., Buf- details. ski, and the New Direction Band The Millennium Hotel in Cheek- falo, followed by her being the fea- Also on December 1, the Polka at the Potts Banquet Hall on South towaga will be the site of “Polka tured vocalist at the Mass. Variety Club will hold its Christmas Ogden on the 15th. More informa- New Year’s Eve 2012” featuring the Sun., Jan. 7. 4:00 p.m. Special Party with music by the Bedrock tion is available from Sr. Johnice at Polka Country Musicians and the guest vocalist at the Assumption Boys at the Leonard Post in Cheek- (716) 894-7030. Bedrock Boys. Church, 435 Amherst St., Buffalo, towaga. (716) 759-8194. St. Casimir Church in Buffalo’s folk group’s reunion concert – the The Polish Singers Alliance of Kaisertown area will continue the MRUCzEK. Home-town soprano brITTaNy MrUczEk chrIST- Wanderers “A Little Christmas Con- America District IX’s Annual Festi- monthly program celebrating Pol- will perform several Christmas MaS cONcErT SchEdUlE. The cert,” which begins the 125th Anni- val of Christmas Song will be held ish American culture it began with concerts this year. angelic voice of Brittany Mruczek versary celebration of the parish. at St. Stanislaus Church, the Mother an evening of pierogi-making, or- will fi ll the churches throughout Church of Buffalo’s Polonia, De- nament-making, Christmas caroling Treat your family and yourself Western New York again this year, cember 2 at 3:30. and krupnik-making on November to the sights, sounds and aromas of as the soprano from Batavia, N.Y. Polish-English The Polish Heritage Society of 9 during December with a Wigilia a Polish Christmas by visiting the has released her Christmas concert Rochester will host its annual Wi- at 6:00 p.m. on December 15 and Broadway Market during the holi- schedule for the 2012-13 Christmas Translator gilia at St. John Fisher College on Christmas caroling in the area on day season. season. • Official documents, letters, December 8. (585) 248-0152). December 27 and 28. For more in- The Concertina All Stars and Sun., Dec. 9. 4:00 p.m. Con- e-mails, etc. On December 9, the Polish Arts formation, please contact (716) 824- Polka Jam will perform at a Kole- cert at Blessed Mary Angela par- • Reasonable rates. dy Night at the Knights of Colum- • Fast, reliable service by e-mail Club of Buffalo will hold its Annual 9589. ish. Dunkirk, N.Y. St. Hyacinth’s or regular mail. Wigilia and Oplatek with entertain- The Msgr. 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and its president, nselmo Mary Sendra Anselmo, held its 43rd Annual Polish American Heritage Ban- quet at the White Eagle in Niles, Ill. Well over 300 people attended (l. to r.): Magda Solarz, Mira Link, Elizabeth Link, and this event. Held Geraldine Balut Coleman on October 19 ki, a popular TV journalist from to honor ten special individuals for NBC-TV Channel 5 in Chicago. PMA volunteers. their outstanding contributions to P The Polish and American national hoto America’s Polonia, family mem- anthems were sung by Dr. Chris- : J : bers and friends attended this event topher Kubik and Mr. Richard ulita along with many politicians, as well Gersten. Wonderful dinner en- S as representatives from an array of tertainment was provided by the iegel Polonian and Polish organizations. ever-popular violinist, Anthony The purpose of this heritage ban- Kawalkowski. A very special dance quet was to honor Polish Americans presentation was provided by WICI. who have excelled in their personal and/or professional endeavors, but PMA VOLUNTEER NIGHT. On who have brought visible pride to October 12, The Polish Museum their Polish heritage. They have in of America (PMA) held its annual Judge Aurelia Pucinski and Ms. their own special way continued to Volunteer Appreciation Evening. Piórkowska promote Polish culture and history, The Sabina P. Logisz Great Hall the importance of charitable works was filled with volunteers, families, of English-Speaking Witnesses to within Polonia and beyond, and to and friends who congratulated those Katyn.. The presentation took place celebrate along with the PAC-Illi- volunteers who helped the Museum on October 13 in the Sabina P. Lo- nois as it continues to play a crucial and/or the PMA library. All en- gisz Great Hall. Life Legacy honorees. role in the support of local and na- joyed an evening of lively conver- This bi-lingual book was pub- tional initiatives which are of vital sation and camaraderie. Each year lished on July 24, 2012 through the PMA LIFE LEGACY MEMBERS a group of Polish gentiles living in importance to Polish Americans. the PMA’s President, Maria Ciesla, Muzeum Katyńskie of the Muzeum HONORED. On November 2, the Nazi-occupied Poland during World This year’s honorees were: Dr. and the PMA staff honor volunteers Wojska Polskiego. It was the result PMA hosted its 6th Bi-annual Life War II who sheltered and aided Jew- Wiesław Binienda, Professor, The who have committed themselves to of 2½ years of in-depth and ground Legacy Benefit. Held in the Sabina ish men, women, and children dur- University of Akron; George and outstanding volunteer serve to the breaking research by Ms. Piórkows- P. Logisz Great Hall, this event was ing the Holocaust. The exhibit also Sława Świderski, proprietors of PMA. This year, the Museum’s Vol- ka. Her research included the dis- held to honor twenty individuals, documents the risks involved in this Old World Taxiderm; Wanda Ur- unteer of the Year was Geraldine covery that U.S. Army POWs had families or organizations who, for endeavor, as Polish citizens were banska, director of the Jan Karski Balut Coleman, for her continued been “registered code users” who over the past two years, generously the only people in the German Nazi- U.S. Centennial Campaign; Mi- work as the PMA’s secretary, the sent information from the Oflag contributed to the PMA. The Great occupied Europe who, along with chael Lachowicz, chef proprietor editing of the Museum’s Summer (POW camps for officers only) to Hall was transformed into an ele- their families, were summarily ex- of the prestigious Restaurant Mi- Ball and November’s Life Legacy the United States. gant setting fit for a black-tie recep- ecuted by the Nazi military if caught chael; Stanisław and Halina Ur- Benefit program books, and for her On Sep., 10, 2012, the U.S. Na- tion and dinner. This year’s Master helping Jews. baniak, proprietors of Montrose support of the PMA through her tional Archives announced the cre- of Ceremonies was Gary Kenzer, This exhibit was made possible and Cicero Deli; Elizabeth Link Polish American Journal articles. ation of an archival-finding aid to executive director of the Polish by the Institute of National Re- and Mirosława Link, preservers of The PMA Library’s Volunteer of the the various sources for Katyń ma- American Association. Seventy- membrance (Instytut Pamięci Nar- Polish Culture; Magdalena Solarz, Year was Tom Laskowski, who has terials, and the declassification of five guests were greeted by Maria odowej) (IPN), a Polish institution artistic director and choreographer spent six years helping the Library a number of files. Krystyna was al- Ciesla, president of the PMA, and established to preserve the memory of the WICI Song and Dance Com- staff catalogue, reorganize, and lowed access to various declassified enjoyed an evening filled with won- of the losses suffered by the Polish pany (WICI); and Dr. Geraldine store books, as well as assisting with files shortly before that announce- derful music played by Anthony Nation during WWII. This exhibit Balut Coleman, editor and reporter Museum exhibits. Jacek Niemczyk ment, and it was during her work Kawalkowski, violinist, and Dr. was made by Paulina Kapuścińska, for the Polish American Journal. received the 2012 Media Volunteer at the Archives in College Park that William Crowle, pianist. Every- consul general of the Republic of It must be noted that, since 1954, Award for his outstanding support she located four different docu- one was treated to an outstanding Poland, Ewa Koch, president of Pani Elizabeth Link has been instru- of the PMA through his Monday af- ments confirming her theory that the gourmet dinner catered by Kasia’s the Polish Teachers Association of mental in creating handmade au- ternoon program, Popoludniowka, U.S. Army prisoners had, in fact, Deli. Jim Robaczewski, secretary- America, and Maria Cielsa, presi- thentic Polish Christmas ornaments in which members of the PMA Staff well prior to 1945, advised the U.S. treasurer of the Polish Roman Cath- dent of the PMA. Representing that adorn the Polish Christmas Tree are interviewed about PMA events. government of the visit to Katyń olic Union, sang both the Polish and the IPN were Ewa Leniart, direc- at Chicago’s world famous Museum and their assessment of guilt. Many American national anthems. Dea- tor of the IPN Rzeszów branch, Dr. of Science and Industry during its PMA PRESENTED KRYSTYNA of the documents that were in U.S. con Edmund Gronkiewicz, a PMA Krzysztof Kaczmarski of the IPN “Christmas Around the World and PIÓRKOWSKA. The Polish Mu- hands were not released, even dur- board member, gave the invocation Educational Bureau in Rzeszów, Holidays of Lights” exhibit. seum of America (PMA) presented ing the days of the Cold War, when and the Benediction. This year, the and Dr Elżbieta Rączy, co-creator This year’s master of ceremo- a “Meet The Author” event with the United States and the USSR PMA gave its first honorary Life of the exhibit. This exhibit was only nies was Charles Wojciechows- Krystyna Piórkowska, author were in fierce global competition. Legacy membership to Kazimiera at the PMA until November14. Bober, founder and CEO of Kasia’s Deli, for her years of generosity to COUNCIL OF EDUCATORS. the PMA. Also honored posthu- Northeastern Illinois University Weso³ych Œwi¹t mously as Life Legacy members (NEIU) and the Council of Educa- Bo¿ego Narodzenia i were Joan K. and I. George Ko- tors in Polonia (CEP) invited every- Szczêœliwego Nowego Roku! sinski for their financial and service one to attend its 15th Annual Polish Merry Christmas and support to the PMA. Joan was an American heritage celebration, Oct. Happy New Year! active volunteer for approximately 26. The program included awarding 40 years. academic college scholarships to Anna Nasinska of Eastern Illinois POLISH UNION THE RIGHTEOUS AMONG NA- University and Olivia Kwiecien, TIONS. The Polish Teachers Asso- Aleksandra Bomba, and Mal- ciation of America, the Consulate gorzata Sobolewska, all of NEIU. OF AMERICA General of the Republic of Poland Also receiving scholarships were 745 Center Rd. in Chicago, and The Polish Museum Natalia Sporschill of the Univer- West Seneca, NY 14224-2108 of America (PMA) co-hosted the sity of Illinois at Chicago and Igor (716) 677-0220 • (716) 677-0246 opening of an exhibit:“The Righ- Lipinski, doctoral student at North- teous Among the Nations – Help of western University. [email protected] Polish people for the Jewish popu- Four individuals and one orga- lation in southern Poland in the nization received special Polish Come join us for our ... years 1939-1945.” The unveiling of Heritage awards for their significant this exhibit took place on November contributions to the Polish Ameri- The Polish Union of America provide members and BRINGING IN THE NEW YEAR 4 in the PMA’s Great Hall. Almost can Community and to NEIU. These interested persons the full benefits of belonging to ANNIVERSARY PARTY 200 people co-mingled to see an ex- were Jan Aaftink, James Kolak, a fraternal organization including death benefits, hibit that paid tribute to the rescuers, Danuta Schneider, and Joanna camaraderie, interesting cultural events, and exciting Sun., Jan. 13, 2013 who, by saving a single life, helped Les, along with the Chicago Soci- excursions. Reservations must be made by save entire generations that flourish ety of the Polish National Alliance. Fri., Jan. 4, 2013. today. The exhibit tells the story of POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2012 www.polamjournal.com 13

POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk Toledo Celebrates Heritage Month TOLEDO — Polish American ciscan” as it is known, is a tastefully Heritage Month certainly didn’t appointed hall built, as is much of disappoint anyone, as several spe- the school, in the California mission cial events took place around town, style of architecture. This is also among them: where the Polish American Concert DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC Ss. Adal- bert & Hedwig Parish’s Polish Polka World Loses Musician Dave Bruzdzinski Heritage Dinner Dance. This was a sold out success! Even those of us who didn’t make it for the meal were able to get in at the door to hear the terrific sounds of Randy Krajewski and the band all Randy Krajewski (accordion) and his group, Badinov. afternoon. Just a few of the organizations that were band holds its annual Fall-Winter represented in the crowded hall of Concert Thanksgiving weekend. St. Adalbert Church included the I will end this month by saying Echoes of Poland song and dance a very special dziękuje to Kevin troupe, Toledo Area Polka Society, and Judy Kwiatkowski and Stanley the International Music Associa- Pasko, Jr, who sponsored a bus trip Dave Bruzdzinski (right), and his father, Casey, follow- In addition to be a versed concertina player, Bruzdzin- tion, The Commodore Club, and of to Seven Springs, Pa. for the Fall ing their induction into the Concertina Congress Hall ski also excelled as a drummer. He is pictured here as course the parishioners of both con- Polka Fest, November 3-4. From of Fame. a member of Lenny Gomulka’s Chicago Push. gregations who made it all possible. the moment we Toledoans boarded CALUMET CITY, Ill. — Dave for many years. A skilled concertina Zima, Jason Zima, Ashley Mateja, Let’s hope this event becomes an on Saturday in the early morning Bruzdzinski of Calumet City passed player and drummer, he was induct- Lindsey Mateja. and several aunts annual tradition. hours, until we rolled back into away Oct. 28, 2012 after a long ill- ed into the World Concertina Con- and cousins. David was preceded in Fast forward to October 24, when town late Sunday night, a good time ness. gress Hall of Fame in 2004 along death by his father Casimer. the German Club of Bowling Green was had by all. Guests included the He was the former drummer with his father, Casey Bruzdzinski. Funeral services were held Nov. State University sponsored an Ok- and concertina player with Lenny He is survived by his mother 2, 2012 from Castle Hill Funeral toberfest in the student union ball- Gomulka & the Chicago Push and Therese Bruzdzinski; loving sisters: Home in Calumet City with a Mass room. A modest ticket price of $3.00 Gerry Tarka’s Midwest Sounds. Darlene (Jerry) Kender, Jan (Bob) of Christian Burial at St. Andrew got you a German buffet, two bands, Bruzdzinski, 52, was an em- Zima and Laura (Dan) Mateja; cher- the Apostle Church. and a lecture by Cleveland style pol- ployee of the City of Calumet City ished nieces and nephew: Jennifer ka expert Joe Valencic. It was nice to make Joe’s acquaintance after his presentation, which consisted of Veteran Gene Mikrut Passes vintage film shorts from the heyday CHICAGO — Gene Mikrut, who has appeared on every ethnic Veteran Chicago musician Rich of polkas in Cleveland, and a brief musician, 77, of Manhattan Ill., radio station on the Chicago area, as Cerajewski remembers, “Gene was historical overview. Then it was on former resident of Chicago, passed well as other ethnic radio stations in a great accordionist and a mainstay away Oct. 20, 2012. A life-long pro- Wisconsin and Indiana. He also ap- to a lot of groups in the ‘60s hey- fessional musician, Mikrut was a peared in an ethnic music special on day. He later did a lot of solo work member of the International Polka the television show “Chicago Cam- and was a great guy and great musi- Association, the United Polka As- era” and made numerous appear- cian.” (l. to r.): Greg and Christine Pesartic sociation and Let’s Polka. He was a ances on television station WCIU in Mikrut is survived by his wife Forbes, members of the Echoes of retired business owner and veteran Chicago. Mikrut was a major con- Annette, children Gina Deegan and Poland Dancers, with Chris’ mother of U.S. Army. tributor to the Spuscizna Group, a Rick (Nikki); and six grandchildren. and father. He was one of the few musicians group dedicated to Polish heritage. Memorial services were private. Zelasko family from Riverview, Mich. including our chaperone Korosa Honored Polish Heritage Tour of Poland Sara Zelasko, Dave Grzanka, Mike CHICAGO — Martin’s Interna- Grzycko, Dave Bezdziecki, and BOSTON — to the Amber Factory, and a cruise Kenny Konopka, and lots of fun To- tional announced that Eddie Korosa, Polka Hall of Fam- of the harbor in Gdansk; a feast at Jr. was selected for a special Life- ledo folks, including Mike and Ma- ers Lenny Gomul- a Polish wedding celebration in Ol- rie Marek, Karen Meyer and Tony time Award for his contribution to ka (inset, right) and zstyn; and a Medieval dinner with polka music over the years. Addi- Groch, Anne Malicki, and Dave Mitch Biskup invite Knights in Baranow Sandomiersz; Snyder, and from Whitmore Kale, tionally, Korosa is nominated in the you to join them on rafting on the Dunajec River near Statue of Pope John Paul in the Ss. Best Polka Entertainer 2012 catego- Aldalbert & Hedwig garden. none other than Brian Talaske, who an amazing Polish Zakopane; and a Gorale bonfire din- took so many great pictures. ry for the upcoming 32nd Annual Heritage Tour of ner in the Tatra Mountains. There Chicago Music Awards (CMA). to an evening of alternating bands, Band line up included Ray Jay Poland, May 17-30, 2013. The tour will be folklore performances by lo- Randy Krajewski & the Swingin’ & the Carousels, the Diddle Stick The Awards are scheduled for will visit Poland’s major cities and cal entertainers, regional foods, and Sun., Jan. 20, 2013 at the Coper- Ditkas and also Squeezebox with Band, Jeff Mleczko’s DynaBrass, the beautiful countryside includ- more. Mollie Busta and Ted Lange, and The Boys, Jimmy K & Ethnic Jazz, nicus Center, 5216 West Lawrence ing Gdansk, Warsaw, Czestochowa, For complete information, con- Avenue. It opens with a reception at drummer Dave Berger. This event, a and Darrell Weltin’s New Brass Ex- Sandomierz, Baranow, Zalipe, Za- tact: Helga Leonard at A Dream first for me, will definitely be a “re- press. Tish, Tony, Kathy, and Eddie 6:15 p.m. and awards ceremony at kopane, Krakow, and more. Trip 4 U, (724) 234-2033 or email: 8:00 p.m. peat performance” next year. B., Jr. were most gracious hosts. As Highlights will include a visit [email protected]. Moving on to October 27, To- POLKA INSIDER / Steve Litwin ledo Area Polka Society hosted Len Zielinski and the D Street Band Once Again, Time to Oberek Around the Tree from Chicago. According to the New Brass mas Without You.” WRS presents “Rudolph Z Czerwonym Nosem.” As usual, Mike Express, “Christmas Time’s “A Very Merry Christmas,” where Christmas has always meant Marek and the a’Comin’,” while John Jaworski and Jimmy Weber sings out, “All I Want music, with everything from Bing crew from TAPS the Polish Village Musicians sing for Christmas is a Concertina.” Pan Crosby to Bobby Helms to Eddie made sure guests “Hej Koleda!” “Let’s Go Caroling” Franek and Zosia have “A Polish Blazonczyk to Lenny Gomulka were treated well in a Polish Village Christmas with Christmas” and Jersey Polka Richie to Polish koledy. In an age when at the Conn Weis- Koledy i Pastoralki. The Pala Broth- presents a “Concertina Christmas.” we all seem to never have enough senberger Ameri- ers remind us that “Christmas Bells Sunshine Recordings gathers Jerry time, let’s make time to “Christmas can Legion Hall Ss. Adalbert & Hedwig remains a Polish American are Ringing,” and the time has come Darlak & the Touch, John Stevens’ oberek” around the tree, enjoy the on Alexis Road. stronghold in Tolego for “Christmas Lights” according to Doubleshot, Walter Ostanek and special meaning of that old orna- The next day, Charm City. Lenny Gomulka gives Jan Cyman & the Musicalaires with ment and delight in the Polish lyrics the Toledo Poznan Alliance, sister we ended the day on Sunday, Tish everyone “The Gift of Christmas” “Polkas for the Christmas Season.” we all learned as children. Make it city with Poznan, Poland, hosted and Eddie boarded our bus to say while Gennie O sings out that it’s While Li’l Richard Sings Pol- a polka Christmas. Make it a Polish a Polish style harvest celebration, “thanks.” Finally, it was off to home “Christmastime.” ish Carols, The Good Times offers Christmas. Make it a Christmas of complete with Polish dinner, enter- through snow-covered hills courte- We all know it will be “A Honky us a look and listen to The Family old. tainment, silent auction and raffle sy of super storm Sandy. A little bird Style Christmas” thanks to the mu- Christmas Album. Holiday Favor- To everyone, Adele and I send on Sunday, October 28th at the says we may repeat the fun in July sic of the late Stas Bulanda, but John ites by Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versa- wishes for a Merry Christmas and Franciscan Center at Lourdes Uni- for summer Springs. Let’s hope so! Stanky reminds us “It’s Not Christ- tones include “Twinkletoes” and Happy New Year. versity, Sylvania, Ohio. “The Fran- Happy holidays everyone. 14 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2012

NOTES / Barb Pinkowski What?! It Can’t Be Christmas Already! BUFFALO, N.Y. — Well, hello Roseanne Kutas were very pleased everyone. I cannot believe that it is with the attendance. What I noticed already this time of the year. right away was a new and larger My sincerest wishes to all for dance fl oor, which is a big improve- a very Merry Christmas. Hope the ment. All the bands did a super job holiday season and thereafter fi nds starting with the Forgotten Buffalo everyone in the best of health and in Band, and then the Buffalo Touch high spirits. May all aspects of this and ending with Tru Heritage. I holiday bring you peace, love and did notice some different person- joy. nel in the Tru Heritage band – Steve Binkiewicz and Steve Hayest were arOUNd ThE TOWN. The New the trumpet players. A fun atmo- Direction Band was at Potts on sphere prevailed at the Villa at this October 6, for a Polish heritage dance. VENTURING FROM CANADA to hear Full Circle Month Dance. A moderate-sized The next afternoon on Oct. 21, were: Richard Kowalski, Brian Tos, Tom Butash, and HORNS O’PLENTY. (l. to r.): Mike Stapinski, Lenny crowd attended this one and there direct from Chicago, The Polka Martin Mika, members of the band Village Sound. Gomulka, and Jim Weber of Full Circle. and other parties at the hall. He will there was a big old-time good feel- be missed. ing about being there. The bar area had plenty of room for standing gET WEll SOON. Get well wishes around and watching the action. It go out to Carolyn Trzeciak, who seemed to bring back memories of recently had knee replacement sur- long time ago when dances were gery. Carolyn’s husband, Joe, is the held in a variety of halls. And a avid polka fan who travels all over wooden dance fl oor is always a to various dances taping for his pol- pleasure to dance on. It amazed me ka show seen locally on Channel 20 again to hear Full Circle have their at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays. own distinct sound playing many We hope to see Dave “Scrubby” retro-numbers to perfection. With so Seweryniak out of the hospital many different bands represented by soon. Despite his setback, he is in the musicians in the group, it’s won- THREE GENERATIONS. The Bernie Goraks: Grand- TRU HERITAGE at the “Halfway to Dyngus Day” good spirits, but when isn’t he? derful how they all come together father, son, and grandson. dance, which was held at the Polish Villa II.. to produce a completely different cONgraTUlaTIONS TO … Tadj sound from their own bands. was a cozy feeling in the hall. Generations Band entertained at attended many dances. His wife and Marcia Szymczak on the mar- This dance was originally or- Danny Potts offered min-lim- the Potts Hall. This band is unique Kathy passed away a few years ago. riage of their daughter, Karen, on ganized by the late Jackie Schmid, burger cheese sandwiches to those in that there are three generations Pazderski was a veteran of the U.S. Nov. 3. A carnival themed wedding and I’m sure she was pleased with willing and daring. The band did a in the group and all have the same Army as a Radio Repair Specialist, reception was held at Gregor’s Gar- the result. Eddie Dobosiewicz spoke great job and offered a variety of name: Grandpa Bernie Gorak, Son a graduate of Seneca Vocational, re- den Grove. Tadj, a member of The kindly of Jackie and her dedication music between their sets. Bernie Gorak, and Grandson Bernie tiree of General Motors, and a mem- Touch, was recently inducted into to promoting polka music. The half Way to Dyngus Day Gorak. The vocals by John Jawor- ber of the Eagles of Depew. May he the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. It was nice to see some of our Party at the Polish Villa II on Oct. ski were outstanding. If you love rest in peace. Canadian musician friends there — 20 was very successful. Ed and honky polka music, this is the band We were fUll cIrclE IN blackrOck. Brian Tos, Richard Kowalski, Tom you want to hear. Can’t think of a shocked by the Listen to the On Oct. 27, it was a different and Butash, Martin Mika and Eddie better way to have spent Sunday af- u n e x p e c t e d interesting venue for a polka dance Guca. A good time was had by all. ternoon. death of Gus at the Polish Cadets hall in the BIG TONY POLKA SHOW Phocus also played on this same Suita (inset, Blackrock section of town. The haPPy hOlIdayS. Hope your date at the Anchor Inn on William right). He and Full Circle band and the Buffalo holiday shopping, decorating, gift WJJL 1440 AM St. and also had many fans there. his wife Julie Touch played here to a full house. wrapping, card writing, baking, vis- Niagara Falls / Buffalo, NY Blessed Mother of Teresa Par- — often ac- Both bands sounded fabulous. Even iting and partying make for a safe ish, the former St. James, held its SUNDAY EVENING companied by though the hall was not very large, and happy Christmas season. annual Polka Mass and Polish Din- 5:00 p.m. family — were regulars at most ner, Nov. 3. Cityside did a fi ne job polka events in the area. Upon his with the music, songs and lyrics. I retirement, he purchased a mo- Send all promotional material to belong to this parish and this is the tor home and made regular trips to Tony Rozek most people I’ve seen at the 4:00 Polka Fireworks and other doings 78 Cochrane St. p.m. Mass. in the Northeast. A member of the Buffalo, NY 14206 Madonna Council of the K of C in cONdOlENcES. 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Shibilski Joins Jammer The Bayway Polish Home Presents “Wish Upon a Star” Program CHICAGO (PMN) — The “Bill A Bene t Concert to aid in relief Benefits Children with Special Needs Shibilski Polka Party” has been added to the PolkaJammer Network’s from the devastation in the BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two years their expectations,” said Sr. Agata, Saturday line-up at the 6:00 p.m. aftermath of Superstorm Sandy ago, through the generosity of sup- director of the home. “They do not ET time slot. It’s the same broadcast porters across the United States, the even dare to dream about it.” sixty “Special Children with Special Fundraisers are appealing to time where Shibilski was heard over On Oct. 25, 2012, countless lives were affected by a superstorm, the New York City polka music air- Needs” living in a nursing home in help these special children live their the likes we have not seen in 100 years. Lives were lost. Homes waves for over 35 years. This show Brzozow, Poland, had their rooms dream of a lifetime. With individual is in addition to the popular Sunday destroyed. Families displaced. Landscape altered forever. On redecorated. The children were giv- caregivers, approximately 15 to 18 6:00 p.m. ET evening broadcast January 27, 2013, we invite the polka community to come together, en the opportunity to choose their children will be able to go with the from Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- open their hearts, and show support. favorite color, and were also provid- approval from their physicians. sity in the New York City area. ed with some other needed bedroom Donations may be sent to: Pol- Shibilski is broadcasting two dif- Featuring the music and personalities of the following artists: items. ish Heritage Festival Charitable ferent programs each weekend on A great hope — a “Wish Ppon a Fund, PO Box 115, Springville, NY the two broadcast facilities. Each Rick Anton & the Polka Stars (N.J.) Star” — is something fundraisers 14141-0115; Attn: Christine Jozwi- show is archived and available for The Ablemen (N.J.) are now working on. The dream of ak. On the memo line of the check, these children, who never leave the please write “Special Children w/ two weeks on their respective web- Ed Goldberg’s Odessa Klezmer (N.J.) nursing home, is to go on a vacation Special Needs.” The Polish Heri- sites. Both programs are produced Streetlight (N.J.) with many of the regular features together. tage Festival is a designated 501 (c) Chris & Ronnie (N.Y.) that have received acclaim. Polka- Christine Jozwiak, charitable 3 charitable organization; therefore Jammer may be found at polkajam- The Golden Tones (Pa). fundraising chairperson of the Pol- your donation is tax deductible. mernetwork.org. Mike Costa & The Beat (N.J.) ish Heritage Festival, is working to If you would like to continue Special guest Hall-of-Famer Mitch Biskup (Mass.) make the children’s wish come true. to support the annual “Spirit of St. Gora Caribbean Style For some this may be the dream of Nicholas” program, in which new Special Bene t Hours 3:00-10:00 p.m. their lifetime. warm clothing is provided to the FORT ERIE, Ont., Canada “I told our children about the children in an orphanage/educative (PMN) — John Gora is leading a possibility of our going on a holiday center in Jaroslaw, please mark the Caribbean Cruise, March 10-17, Donation $18.00 at the door. All proceeds going to the American Red Cross together, there was an outbreak of memo line with “Spirit of St. Nich- 2013, aboard the Norwegian Cruise great, indescribable joy, because for olas,” and send it to the above ad- Lines “Pearl.” all of them it was something beyond dress. The trip leaves from the port of 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, NJ 07022 Miami to Bahamas’s Princess Cay, www.baywaypolishhome.org When contacting advertisers, be sure to say you saw it in the PAJ! Ochio Rios in Jamaica, Grand Cay- (908) 355-3131 man Island and Cozumel. Music will be by The IPA Tribute Band STERLING SILVER JEWELRY with Danny and Laura Mateja, Rick A Rzeszutko, John Krawisz, Tony Bla- B D E zonczyk, Mike Maduzia and Lenny C Zielinski, plus the Knewz and John Gora & Gorale. F I FREE CATALOG! G H HEAR ALL THE POLKA STARS on SUNSHINE J K

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Surname Corner / Robert Strybel GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados A Cloudy Disposition Genealogy and Polish History by Robert Strybel and bottle and may be running out An important step in your gene- after the 1795 partition. garian Empire and Russia. The new Every Polish last name means of ideas. If so, a unique, interest- alogy research will require a review The 1900 and 1910 U.S. Census Republic of Poland was one of these something and came into being for a ing and unusual gift for could be a of Polish history and specifically the records for the Polish immigrants new countries formed from the trea- specific reason. Here are few taken custom-researched analysis of their changes in Polish borders. This will listed their country of birth as Ger- ties signed at the end of the Great from the PAJ’s subscription list: Polish last name. They will learn allow you to narrow your search many, Russia or Austria. However, War. Chmura: The Polish word for what it means, how it came into for the location of the birthplace of many Polish immigrants were very cloud; a nickname for someone with being, how many people share and In summary, reviewing the 1910 your ancestors and also enable you proud of their Polish heritage and and 1920 U.S. census records for a sad and sullen disposition. where they live. A full-color coat of to sort through the possible confu- forced the enumerator to include Po- Janiga: One of numerous sur- arms is included if one accompanies Polish immigrants should show dif- sion of the country of birth on vari- land to the country of birth column. names derived from the first name a given surname. They will surely ferent countries of birth and these ous documents that you find. The These census records will list the Jan (John), others include Janowski, be in for a nice surprise when the differences will be clues in your changes associated with the Pol- country of birth as Poland-Germany Janda, Janowiak, Jańczak, Janas, completed several-page report lands search for your ancestor’s birth- ish Partitions and the changes after or Poland-Russia or Poland-Austria. Janiczek, etc., roughly translatable at their doorstep. place because the differences will World War I are most important. An Although these double names were as Johns, Johnson, Johnman, John- If interested, kindly airmail a $19 help narrow your search area. The example of this would be a 1900 not official countries, they will indi- ly, Johnton, etc. personal or bank check or money 1910 census will point to the parti- Wlodarczyk: Patronymic nick- order (no PayPal please!), adding census that may list that your Pol- cate that the person listed was born ish grandmother was born in Russia within the old borders of Poland. tion area where you should look for name for son of the “włodarz” $10 for each additional surname you the birthplace of your ancestor. Al- (overlord, master, headman, etc.). wish to have researched to: but in the 1920 census it was listed If the double name was not used, as Poland. check the language column on the though this will not give the exact Robert Strybel The Polish Partitions were 1910 Census record to verify that location, knowing the partition area This year give a gift of Pol- ulica Kaniowska 24 caused by the political movements the immigrant spoke Polish. will shorten your search. ish heritage! You’ve already 01-529 Warsaw, Poland given your loved ones cosmetics, within Poland to grant democratic v v v boxed chocolates, jewelry, books, For more information please e- reforms which led Poland’s neigh- The end of World War I en- Stephen M. Szabados, a regular DVDs, computer games, ties, shirts mail: [email protected]. bors of Russia, Prussia and Austria abled the nationalist movements in contributor to the Polish American to grab control of Polish territory many countries to gain legal support Journal, is the author of Finding BRUSH UP in 1772, 1793, and 1795. Poland to break down the borders of the Grandma’s European Ancestors and ceased to exist as a political state German Empire, the Austro-Hun- Find Your Family History. Polish Christmas Things Here are some concepts and ritual artifacts associated with Polish-style Christmas. For the benefit of beginners, the pronunciation is being provided:

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FLORIDA Scholarship. This fall, he began his introduce the film and answer ques- G : doctoral studies at Northwestern tions, both at a private screening uy SARASOTA — The Polish T ridgell American Association of Sarasota University. In the upcoming season, during the day for the students St. observed its 35th anniversary with a he will appear at concerts in Cali- Mary’s Preparatory Academy, and celebration, Oct. 28. fornia, Florida, and Massachusetts also for the general public showing The event opened with a salute to and will perform at a special New at 7:00. the Siberian Society of Florida and Year’s Day concert with the Cape The Polish Consulate has put the Polish Center of John Paul II. Cod Symphony Orchestra. (G.B.C.) its support behind Polish Mission, Following dinner, Col. Andrzej CHICAGO — To celebrate and Vice Consul Konrad Zieliński Dylong, chief representative of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, will journey to Orchard Lake for the Polish Liaison Team with U.S. the Polish American Breast Cancer the occasion. General Consul Pau- Central Command, talked about Awareness Program and the Amber lina Kapuścińska stated: “This film the partnership between Polish and Coalition (AC) began a series of takes on the important and challeng- American armed forces. educational forums on breast cancer ing task of unearthing a shrouded A few examples defining the awareness on October 14 with a sol- past to create a transparent future.” association’s accomplishments in emn Mass at St. Hyacinth Basilica. Vice Consul Zielinski continued: public service, he said, include nu- Then they held a Breast Educational “Ferens’ work is a great way to in- merous fundraising campaigns aid- Forum, Oct. 28 at Dom Highlanders troduce Polish-Americans to issues ing people in need in the Sarasota on Chicago’s southside. in the Polish dialogue.” area as well as in Poland, countless Another full-day educational According Polish Mission Direc- participation in various ethnic festi- conference was held at Illinois Ma- tor Marcin Chumiecki, “this is an vals, Chopin piano competitions in sonic Hospital on November 10. important film, which raises impor- LIPINSKI MEETS WITH WAŁĘSA. Lech Wałęsa was recently in the the ’80s, continuation of the annual Free mammograms were available tant questions, and shows how mod- Chicago area to speak at a conference sponsored by FreedomWorks, musical concerts for past ten years, to eligible individuals who had par- ern Poland is engaged with its rich held October 26 at Schaumburg Convention Center. Established in student scholarships and the Wigilia ticipated in either of these Breast history.” 1984 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., Freedomworks has hun- Christmas dinners. Cancer Forums. These informative The Polish Mission of the Or- dreds of thousands of grassroots volunteers nationwide. “Freedom- The next Polish American Asso- programs were organized by Marek chard Lake Schools, which were Works recruits, educates, trains and mobilizes millions of volunteer ciation events include a traditional Rudnicki, M.D., a well-known founded in 1885 by Polish immi- activists to fight for less government, lower taxes, and more freedom.” “Oplatek,” or “Wigilia” Christmas Chicago area surgeon and a Polish grants, is to preserve and promote It was during Wałęsa’s visit to the Chicago area that he met with U.S. Eve dinner, Dec. 2 and a scholarship community activist. Polish and Polish American culture, Rep. Dan Lipinski (R-3rd). — Geraldine Coleman gala Dec. 15. For more information, The Amber Coalition is very tradition, and history for present and call (941) 756-5155 or email polish- popular among Polish women in the future generations. The Polish Mis- members thank all who made the ments you may have. For more [email protected]. Chicago area. It offers help to those sion organizes programs, courses event successful and enjoyable. information, contact Paul at (612) Polish women struggling with can- and events that highlight Polish and The relationship between Co- 789-5972. ILLINOIS cer, and for those who do not have Polish American culture and accom- lumbia Heights and Lomianki was NEW YORK CHICAGO — The Chicago medical insurance. It is through the plishments, and ensures a reposi- established over 20 years ago. This Chapter of the Kościuszko Foun- generosity of AC sponsors that hun- tory for artifacts, archival materials, group focuses on humanitarian, ed- BUFFALO — The First Catho- dation and the Department of dreds of women can take advantage works of art, and publications. For ucational, cultural, civic, and social lic Slovak Ladies Association, World Languages and Cultures of of free mammograms. more information, please visit www. projects. All funding is raised by (FCSLA), a fraternal benefit asso- Northeastern Illinois University It is worth noting that Dr. Marek polishmission.com. this volunteer group of dedicated, ciation based in Beachwood, Ohio, hardworking members. established a Buffalo Branch on (NEIU) held its annual Tadeusz Rudnicki also serves as president of MINNESOTA Kościuszko’s Imieniny, Name Day, the World Federation of Doctors Po- For further information, contact October 30. Local members and on October 23 at NEIU. Each year, lonia. (G.B.C.) COLUMBIA HEIGHTS — The Co-Chairs: Gloria Bergstrom (651) officers from Cleveland met at the Columbia Heights / Lomianki, 633-0506 or Dolores Puente Strand Polish Villa II to discuss its visions the Chicago Chapter honors an in- MICHIGAN divividual for his/her leadership and Poland Sister Cities International (763) 571-1709. of the future. The FCSLA has been dedication within Chicago’s Polo- ORCHARD LAKE — The Pol- sponsored a very successful fund- MINNEAPOLIS — PACIM in business since 1892, helping its nia. ish Mission is pleased to present raiser, Oct. 21 at Murzyn Hall. A Wiglia Benefit Dinner. Decem- 83,000 members with quality life This year, Anna Szpindor, What Can Dead Prisoners Do, delicious Italian dinner was donat- ber 9, 2012. A fundraiser for needy insurance and annuity products. M.D., an allergist and Polish com- Tues., Dec. 4, in the lower level of ed, prepared, and served by Sister Polish orphanages, the traditional PENNSYLVANIA munity advocate, was honored. the Adam Cardinal Maida Alumni City member Jeff Bahe of Bobby Polish Christmas Eve meal will be Library, at 7:00 p.m., in cooperation & Steve’s AutoWorld to almost 300 held at the Gasthof Restaurant, 2300 UNIONTOWN — The Polish Tom Rusnak was the guest speaker Heritage Club will host its annual and presented information on the with the Consul-General of Poland attendees. Bahe, his family, and em- University Avenue NE, Minneapolis in Chicago, and Tygodnik Polski. ployees of AutoWorld have again from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. This com- “Wigilia” (Christmas Eve Super) on Kościuszko Foundation Art Enrich- Fri., Dec. 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the Pol- ment English Camp in Poland. This The event is free and open to the provided complete meals to assist munity celebration features break- public. with funding of humanitarian proj- ing of opłatek, traditional foods, ish Club Hall on South Mt. Vernon was followed by a piano perfor- Ave. mance by Igor Lipinski, a young This documentary by Director ects sponsored by the all-volunteer the singing of koledy, and the same Anna Ferens details the fate of the Sister Cities’ organization. wonderful menu as last year. Reservations are needed. Call concert pianist from Poland. Barbara Novsek at (724) 438-1036 Igor earned his bachelor’s and Soviet POWs captured by Poles dur- Entertainment was provided by Tickets are $40.00; $35/00 for ing the Polish-Soviet War of 1919. St. Mary’s Orthodox Church’s Bala- PACIM members. They can be by Dec. 12. master’s degrees in piano perfor- Come and enjoy the meatless mance, literature, and musical arts Utilizing never-before-accessed laika Musicians and accordionist purchased by mail by sending your files from the International Red John Kujda. check made out to PACIM to Paul meal, share oplatek, sing beloved at the Eastman School of Music koledy, and receive specially-baked of the University of Rochester. In Cross, the documentary investigates Other attractions included a Si- Rog, 1213 Monroe Street NE, Min- the fate of those POWs and docu- lent Auction, International Bazaar, neapolis 55413. Be sure to include perniczki. 1998, at the age of 12, Igor received In 2011, 167 participants came the Grand Prix for Young Pianists ments how their experience shaped Vintage Boutique, and Book Store. the names of the people attending Polish-Soviet relations for the fu- Donations were also collected for and any special seating require- from near and far to promote this at the Paderewski Competition in tradition. Kasna Dolna, Poland. In 2008, he ture. the Children’s Hospital near Lomi- made his American orchestra de- Ferens is an award-winning film anki, Poland (near Warsaw). Lion’s but with the Buffalo Philharmon- director and journalist, who direct- Club members volunteered to staff Najlepsze życzenia ic, where he played Paderewski’s ed Where God Understands Polish the cash bar. Boy Scouts of Troop z okazji Świąt Bożego Narodzenia Piano Concerto under the baton of (2003), Man seeking Woman (2005), 119, with parents, assisted with bus- i Nowego Roku, aby przyjście JoAnn Falletta. He is a recipient and Where do the Wild Strawberries sing tables, assisting with the dish- na świat Chrystusa przyniosło Grow (2006). She will be present to washer, and clean-up. Sister Cities’ of a 2012 Kościuszko Foundation ze sobą radość, pokój, nadzieję i miłość, f ¿yczy, h g Bernadette M. Przybylski Weso³ych Œwi¹t! Pe³nych radoœci, RAYMOND BULWICZ pokoju i szczêœcia Radosnych Œwi¹t Bo¿ego New Castle, Pennsylvania Former President Œwi¹t Bo¿ego Narodzenia Narodzenia pomyœlnego Hudson County oraz wszelkiej pomyœlnoœci w Nowego Roku A Joyous Holiday Season General Pulaski Committee nadchodz¹cym Nowym Roku Polish American and a Year of 19 White Cap Way Wally & Martha Peace and Happiness to All ! Brick, NJ 08723 Piatek Citizens Club (732) 864-9222 Berlin, New Jersey Camden County, N.J. Weso³ych Œwi¹t Bo¿ego Narodzenia from CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION and Serdeczne życzenia z okazji Bożego Narodzenia, dużo DISTRICT IX of the POLISH SINGERS O zdrowia, radości i k ALLIANCE OF AMERICA Our best wishes for a Blessed pomyślności Christmas and a Prosperous, Sincere wishes for health, Merry Christmas, CHOPIN #219, Mixed - Buffalo, NY , Female - Buffalo, NY Healthy New Year happiness, and prosperity this Uncle Ed Lis! KALINA #221 SYMFONIA #291, Mixed - Hamilton, Ontario, Canada ANN MARIE and Christmas Love, RICHARD and PEARL Ed, Kerry, Stephanie, Curt, LOUIS MAGLATY Mary Lou T. Wyrobek, President — Central Administration Catharine, Leah, Carl, Kassie, Adrianne Kusmierczyk, President District IX West Hartford, Connecticut WILGOSZ Hollywood, Florida Sydne, and Emma Dr. Thomas Witakowski, General Choral Director 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2012

KUTURA / Staś Kmieć EMBASSY ROW / Richard Poremski Review: Śląsk Delivers! Welcome Ambassador Ryszard Schnepf WASHINGTON, D.C. — Po- Reviewed November 1 at St. Hu- land’s Ambassador to the United bert’s High School, Philadelphia, States — Ryszard Schnepf — made PA; presented by Polski Express. his first official appearance here, v v v Sept. 29, 2012, at the American- It was 1959 when the cultural Polish Advisory Council (APAC) impresario Sol Hurok brought the Conference during its extensive and Śląsk Song and Dance Ensemble politically non-partisan program. of Poland (then called the Śląsk, The highlights of Ambassador The Polish State Folk Ballet) to Schnepf’s well received speech America for the first time. It was included: the strong, historical Po- the middle of the Cold War, and cul- land-U.S. friendship and coopera- tural exchange was one of the few tion; our critical military/security international successes of the time. alliances; being brothers in the fight Schnepf was born, Sept., 22, The company’s sensational debut, for freedom and establishment of 1951 in Warsaw. He is married with followed by a lengthy sold-out US democracy; mutually engaging in three children. Being multi-lingual, tour, symbolized a separation of art beneficial economic and trade mat- he speaks English, Spanish, Rus- and culture from the politics of the ters; joint military participation in sian, and Italian. day. NATO and Afghanistan; Poland’s He holds a M.A. Degree from Śląsk returned to the United stable economy and steady eco- Warsaw University (1974) and a States delivering a non-stop show nomic growth; praise for our shared Ph.D. from the Polish Academy of – full of movement, color and style. patriots Jan Karski, Casimir Pulaski Sciences (1979), both in the disci- Celebrating their 60th anniversary, Śląsk returned to the United States delivering a non-stop show – full of and Tadeusz Kosciuszko; the vital pline of History. He began his politi- the first-class professional folkloric movement, color and style. importance of educating future gen- cal career in 1991 as Poland’s Am- troupe shows no signs of creeping out, but having seen many perfor- The entertaining Krakowiak has erations of Polish-Americans to be bassador to Uruguay and Paraguay, middle age here; the company’s leg- mances of this company over the a change of storyline with regards proud of Poland and to promote its and then later to Costa Rica in 2001 acy glittered for an action-packed years, I knew each selection. The to the Trumpeter of Kraków/inva- image in the United States; and the (accredited also to six other Central two hours that possibly left observ- performance included Kamińska sion of Tatars sequence, which is necessary inclusion of Poland in the America countries). After holding ers more exhausted than the partici- favorites like the opening Trojak in less dramatic and historical than United States Visa Waiver Program. various high level posts in the Min- pants. Skillful and dazzlingly ener- Rozbar-Bytom costumes, the thrill- what the choreographer originally Schnepf concluded by empha- istry of Foreign Affairs in Warsaw, getic, the presentation was much ing Cieszyński Taniec Chustkowy, created. sizing the importance of person-to- he served as Ambassador to Spain enhanced by brilliantly colorful Czardasz-Szot Madziar, and the The gem and centerpiece of person dialog and promised that the 2008-2012. costumes and a compliment of 14 Beskid Mountain Kołomajki. the program is still the Góralskie Embassy of the Republic of Poland Schnepf was installed as Ambas- musicians. Beata Pyda sang in a clean and Podhale Mountain Dances by in Washington will be an open fo- sador Extraordinary and Plenipoten- Much of the appeal of Śląsk relies clear open-throat vocal tone, while Kamińska. The suite begins authen- rum of discussion for the American tiary to the United States of America on its immense unison, impressive emphasizing the words, in the sig- tically in form with couplets sung Polonia. on Sept. 22. patterning, and stylistic traits. The nature “Karolinka,” and later in in biały głos (white voice) style ac- meticulously dispatched footwork “Słoneczko Wyszło.” Piotr Nikiel companied by dance. In this opening and the exuberant dances excite and was engaging and charming in a sequence, soloist Marcin Kędziora U.S. Ambassador to Poland – Stephen Mull engage an audience. The perform- beautifully sung “Do Krakowa — who has an appropriate solid favorite professor Georgetown Uni- ers display a pedigreed training Jadą” sequence “Moja Marysiu, ko- build, dances the steps in the man- versity – “who taught me quite a bit and present a version of “folk” that chaj mnie.” ner that they were intended — with oremski about Poland.” never was. Even though the reper- Not necessarily one of my per- tightness and a weighted association P P. After concluding the early light toire is drawn from Poland’s many sonal favorites in the past — Polka to the earth rarely found in stylized

ichard formalities, Ambassador Mull ea- ethnographic regions, the numbers Szturchana, a series of Slovak-styled troupes. From this true base, what : R gerly engaged in much one-on-one are a distillation produced for theat- swing dance lifts choreographed by follows is a vivid display of true in- conversations with those present, hoto rical effect. Juraj Kubanka — was wonderfully ventiveness and imagination closely P having said that he was “pleased The company, founded by com- executed and changed my previous related to Hadyna’s music — full of to meet with the Polonia on such poser Stanisław Hadyna with cho- perspective of this newer work. dazzling precision at super-speed. a friendly basis.” Many important reographer extraordinaire Elwira Over the years, I have seen Closing the first act, this resulted topics were talked about, including Kamińska, is made up of profes- Kaminska’s stellar Kujawiak z in the first standing ovation by the Poland’s inclusion in the U.S. Visa sional singers and dancers with a Oberkiem — choreographed with enthusiastic Philadelphia audience. Waiver Program. great deal of ballet training. Ha- depth and subtle nuance, morph in Śląsk’s artistic performance gal- “I really value your (Polonia’s) dyna’s compositions are symphonic its interpretation and accent. Hav- vanized the audience with its brand friendship, support and criticism,” and neo-classical in structure. In the ing less effect in its transitions, the of folk spectacle and pure entertain- said Mull in his concluding remarks. dancing the emphasis is on the legs, dance is less personal and overly ment. With vigor, power, and amaz- “And don’t hesitate to tell me what with a generous, expansive upper exaggerated. Once performed by the ing lightness they ignited bravura we are doing right or wrong … you body and involves acrobatic tricks, women in light-weight green pleat- fireworks with consummate ease. CHEVY CHASE, Md. — Pol- will not be taken for granted.” jumping and partnered lifts. ed skirts with a Łowicz apron, the UPDATE: Śląsk returns with ish American Congress (PAC) Vice Mull, 54, joined the U.S. Foreign Due to the effects of Hurricane costumes are now fully realized and a North American tour in March President Dr. Susanne S. Lotarski Service in 1982. He has served as Sandy, which caused a lack of pow- are duly heavy, which makes the 2013 produced by Canada’s Star- hosted a reception in her home, Oct. a diplomat in Washington, Warsaw er at the scheduled venue, the pre- turns less effective. The fiery acro- vox Entertainment. At presstime the 16, 2012, for the new U.S. Ambas- (twice), Indonesia, South Africa, sentation I attended was moved to a batics still entertain and the culmi- schedule is as follows: 16-Toronto sador to Poland, Stephen D. Mull. and the Bahamas. He was U.S. Am- smaller, less-equipped location with nating partnered lift-jump (known Canada (2 performances); 17-Ham- The intimate gathering was attend- bassador to the Republic of Lithu- limited theatrical effects. The first as “pistolety”) performed by Adam ilton Canada; 19-Pittsburgh, Pa.; ed by the member organizational ania 2003-2006. act of the program in particular was Czechlewski supported by Joanna 21–Princeton, N.J.; 23-Bronx, N.Y. presidents of the Washington Met- Along the way, he has now earned “spot-on” — moving quickly with Mokwa was spectacular. Usually (2 performances); 24-Schenectady, ropolitan Area Division of the PAC. eighteen prestigious Presidential clean, precise dancing and a display executed by a compact dancer, N.Y. Look for further information Also in attendance was Frank Spula, and State Department awards. He of fine performance technique. Czechlewski’s long line allows the on www.PAJtoday.blogspot.com or president of both the PAC and Pol- and his wife, Cheryl M. Stephan, Programs were not handed eye to continue further. www.starvoxent.com. ish National Alliance, along with have a 17-years-old son, Ryan. PAC Secretary Timothy Kuzma, President Obama appointed Mull who is also president of the Polish Weso³ych Œwi¹t as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic Falcons of America. of Poland, with Senate confirmation Bo¿ego Narodzenia i The ambassador said it was and e Szczêœliwego Nowego a following, Sept. 22, 2012. great honor and dream of a lifetime He presented his ambassadorial Roku 2013! to now represent the United States Weso³ych Œwi¹t Radosnych credentials to President Komorows- in Poland. He was a senior officer ki in Warsaw, Nov. 8, 2012. Bo¿ego Narodzenia PATRICK and Œwi¹t Narodzenia in our embassy there in the tumul- pomyœlnego JOHN and MARIE MICHALINA CAHILL tuous early 1980s and again in the Nowego Roku early 1990s. He realizes that Poland Jurek-Park Slope OLKO 150 Woodland Lane is quite a different country now. He Funeral Home, Inc. Stasburg, Virginia Phippsburg, Maine HELEN NOWAKOWSKA Philadelphia referenced his friendships with hos- pitalized Jan Nowak-Jerioranski in Warsaw, and with Jan Karski, his

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PONDERING POLE / Edward Poniewaz BOOKS IN BRIEF / Florence Waszkelewicz Clowes, MLIS Heartthrobs and Puppy dogs The Secret of the Village Fool Question for our readers: how do was plenty of reason to showcase ThE SEcrET Of although the sidebars are in very life took a turn, when she sang at a you say “heartthrob” or “hottie” in the Polish aspect of the dog’s ances- ThE VIllagE fOOl small print. It is a book for Polish nightclub. Beautiful, with a dusky Polish? Two popular young actors try. Our Meet the Breed booth was by Rebecca Upjohn Americans as well as those unfa- sensual voice, she soon became a in Hollywood are Paul Wesley and a replica of a Polish cottage, made ill. by René Benoit miliar with Poland. Highly recom- hit, singing in nightclubs and caba- Josh lucas. Both are of Polish de- by a committee member who was Second Story Press, 2012, 32 pp. mended. rets. She became accustomed to the scent. I found them on the EthniCe- born in Poland. She included her $18.95. Ages 7-9. public adoration, improving her ap- lebs website ethnicelebs.com. Here grandmother’s old broom and made This oversized colorful book VEra graN pearance, obtaining contracts, mak- is a brief bio of each from Wikipe- headpieces of typical Polish fl owers is set in pre-war Zborow, Poland. The Accused: The Celebrated ing records (some of which can be dia: for all of the women on the commit- Milek and his brother Munio have Singer of the Warsaw Ghetto, Her heard on iTunes!). Wesley was tee. We were encouraged to wear an odd neighbor, Anton, whom Piano Accompanist, Wladyslaw When the Nazis invaded Poland born in New red and white colors, unless we had villagers call the village fool. He Szpilman and a Meditation of the and created the Warsaw Ghetto, she Brunswick, N.J. a costume. Maggie, who made the lives alone, never eats meat, talks Nature of Collaboration entered it, with promises of being to Polish par- cottage, and her daughter wore a to the plants and animals, thanking by Agata Tuszynska able to sing in the cabarets. It was ents Agnieszka Krakowski stroj. I have two custom God for the sunshine and rain. The tr. by Charles Ruas here that problems developed. With and Thomas made costumes from Poland and boy’s mother sends food to Anton, Alfred A. Knopf, 2013, 320 pp., survival uppermost on everyone’s Wa s i l e w s k i , chose to wear the one from my fa- concerned about his welfare, while $28.95. mind, there are confl icting reports and grew up ther’s region, Piotrkow Trybunalski. other villagers make fun of him. Tuszynska began interviewing of who did what. Vera accuses Wla- in Marlboro The heavy wool was a whimsical A neighbor warns Anton not to Vera Gran in 2003 in Paris, where dyslaw Szpilman, a one-time col- Township, N.J. He has one older touch for our sheepdogs and all of associate with the Zeigers, who are she had been a recluse in her apart- league, of becoming a turncoat. The sister, Monika, and two younger sis- the sheep fi gures in our area of the Jewish, warning him about Hitler ment for many years. Fifty years rumors that Vera collaborated with ters, Julia and Leah. In addition to arena. In addition, I carried a shep- and the war to come. When war earlier she had been a prisoner in the Nazis as a “Gestapo whore,” English, he also knows Polish, hav- herd’s crook, complete with sheep does reach the village, the Nazis be- the Ghetto. The author takes license hounded her for the rest of her life; ing spent four months every year in bell from Poland, as we paraded into gan arresting Jews. with this biography by including she was never proven guilty by of- Poland until the age of 16. the ring. Our awards for the win- One neighboring family has al- herself in the story and the process fi cial tribunals in Poland. She spent When asked why he changed to ning dogs were all different pieces ready been taken away, leaving of obtaining information. the last years of her life alone, tor- his “professional” name, he said, of Boleslawiec. We were a very col- only a child, Eva. Anton comes to Born Wiera Gryberg, a Jewess, in tured by shadows, memories and “My birth name is too hard to pro- orful group, not only receiving a lot the rescue, keeping Eva in the attic, 1918, to a Russian father and Polish doubt. nounce! I asked my family’s per- of attention from attendees, but also disguising the boys in girls’ clothing mother, she grew up in the outskirts An interesting study of the per- mission to change it, and it really won fi rst prize for our booth, as be- and leading the group to his house. of Warsaw, supported partially by ception of truth and fabrication in helped my career.” ing the most representative of the Anton has prepared a hiding place a wealthy aunt. At age 15, Vera’s order to survive in a hostile world. I’m going to bet this super good breed. And, I am proud to say that for all—they fi nd themselves deep looking dude’s girlfriend(s) call both of my dogs have Polish names. in a cramped underground room for him “Va-shi-lev-ski” or whatever I even have the men’s peacock “hat” many months while Anton roams POLISH AMERICAN he wants, but — along those same from the Krakowski stroj, which I the village freely, considered a fool lines — Schwarzenegger’s name put on my boy dog for a Christmas by the Nazis. He brings the little CULTURAL CENTER didn’t hurt his chances for success. photo, and yes, I had it in Philadel- group food and news of outside Josh Lucas was born Joshua Lu- phia. events until the end of the war. 308 WALNUT STREET cas Easy Dent A special section at the end of PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 Maurer in Little kOlędy. 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ANSWERMAN / Robert Strybel Questions and Answers on Polish Christmas Customs Q: Some people that just came of Baby Jesus’ humble bed of hay ish-American club who said there from Poland told me Christmas Eve in the stable of Bethlehem. That is should be 12 dishes at “Wigilia.” is more important than Christmas but one example of how much more I contend there should be an odd Day. How could the day before Nativity-related the Polish Wigilia number: 5, 7,9 or 11. Who is right? be more important than the main is compared with Christmas cel- Edward Koziol event? ebrations in many other countries. Pittsburgh, Pa. Donna Walsh A: You both are. Some areas Christmas Greetings from ... North Andover, Mass. Q: Our neighbor claims the Pol- uphold the tradition of a dozen dif- A: It depends how you defi ne ish word for Santa Claus is “Gwi- ferent dishes in honor of the Twelve OLOWS Our Hours are: the “main event.” Since Christmas azdor.” I thought it was “Święty Apostles or the Twelve Days of OK Ki Lunch is the celebration of Jesus’ birth, the Mikołaj. Christmas. Elsewhere, the odd- S ’S M-F 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. main event is Midnight Mass, sym- Thersa Banasiewicz number tradition is practiced. I was Fri. Night Dinners bolizing the moment Christ as born, St. Clair Shores, Mich. informed by the prominent Polish 5:00-9:00 p.m. and Christmas Eve provides the A: You are both right. “Gwi- ethnographer, Professor Barbara Sat. Night Dinners spiritual and dramatic build-up. In azdor” (from “Gwiazdka”, another Ogrodowska, that sometimes dif- 4:00-9:00 p.m. Polish tradition, everything impor- name for Christmas in Polish) was ferent homes in the same village Lounge open ‘til 1:00 tant happens on Dec. 24th. Wigilia the Polish translation of the German adhere to opposing customs. One a.m. on Fri. and Sat. focuses on one’s immediate fam- “Weihnachtsmann” (Christmas Man reason is that outsiders often marry ily circle, includes the all-important or Father Christmas). In the 19th into a family and bring their cus- Cleveland’s Premier opłatek-sharing tradition, features century, this secularized version of toms with them. 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Poles share What is the signifi cance of that cus- the name with them. But Święty symbolic bits of this before sitting Weso³ych Œwi¹t tom? Mikołaj is the proper Polish name down to the “Wigilia” as a gesture Merry Christmas Alice Lewandowski for Saint Nicholas, a kindly old of love, reconciliation and spiri- Order now for your Troy, Mich. bishop who visits kids on his feast tual inter-communion towards their Wigilia Table! “Where You’ll Remember Mama’s... A: A handful of hay is usually day, December 6th. nearest of kin. This custom was al- Gdzie Bêdziesz Pami êtac Mame” strewn over the bare table-top be- ready known in the 18th century and fore being covered with a pure- Q: I got into a good-natured ar- now has become all but universal in 17 SPRING STREET • OIL CITY, PA 16301 white table-cloth. That is a memento gument with a member of our Pol- Polish homes. JOSEPH C. BROZESKI, Mgr. 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SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki “Polish Rocket” is the New Face of NASCAR Unfortunately, Paciorek had had three wins victories in Madison THEY SAID IT A HUGE GET. back problems. He made the team’s Square Garden, the MGM Hotel in Przemek Kar- “If I’d kept playing, I never roster the following season, but the Las Vegas and the Boardwalk Ho- nowski, a 7-foot Polish center would have gotten married or had pain forced him to the minors and tel in Atlantic City, Zbikowski is unknown to all but serious hoops kids. If I didn’t have a bad back, I then to spinal fusion surgery. He now more focused on football. “But fans, has joined the Gonzaga bas- might have gone to Vietnam. I might missed the entire 1965 season, and this offseason when I spent every ketball team. [have died there]. If I’d become a then toiled in the minors until 1969 waking minute thinking about this ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla good player and gotten a lot of mon- before giving up his playing career. season, I understand I wasn’t as fo- called Karnowski a “huge get” ey, I probably would not have been Paciorek’s brother Tom played cused then as I am now.” for the Zags and compared him wise with it. Because of everything for six major league teams during Still, Zbikowski has no regrets to Memphis Grizzlies center that happened, I was forced to go the 1970s and 1980s, and enjoyed a about his time in Baltimore. “As Marc Gasol. Christophe Ney of searching for better things, higher terrific career. Another brother,Jim , much as I didn’t enjoy being in a EuropeanProspects.com said: things, which I found in a spiritual played 48 games for the 1987 Brew- backup role, it was an apprentice- “Karnowski is a technically inclination.” ers. However, John’s one game of ship well served,” he said. “And skilled and physical left-handed — John Paciorek in Sports Il- perfection gives him a unique place it was four years of not taking too big.” Karnowski, 19, averaged lustrated, reflecting on his injury- in baseball history. Now 67, Pacio- much physical abuse.” 13.2 points and 6.2 rebounds for shortened baseball career. rek teaches at Clairbourn School Poland in nine games at the U-19 v v v in San Gabriel, California, and has YOUNG TALENT. Orchard Lake World Championships last sum- “The sport needs hard racing, it four sons and four daughters. St. Mary’s (Mich.) surprised many mer in Latvia, scoring 29 against needs people that go for broke, try Brad Keselowski captured his Also featured in that issue was at the Speakmon Memorial Regatta Croatia in the tournament’s sev- to win races and put it all out there first NASCAR championship, com- Ben Helfgott. Born in Pabianice, by placing two of its novice boats in enth-place game. on the line ... It doesn’t need a bunch pleting an amazing ascent through Poland, in 1929, Helfgott survived the top four for their fourth consecu- Gonzaga worked quickly to of people that have anger issues.” the ranks of NASCAR in fewer than the Bugaj and Hortensia labor tive regatta. sign Karnowski, as serious inter- — Auto racing driver and team four full-time seasons The 28-year- camps and Buchenwald, Schlieben The Orchard Lake HS Nov- est was expressed by Cal and, of owner Brad Kesolowski. old Michigan native clinched the and Theresienstadt concentration ice 8+ won bronze with a time of course, Duke. Sprint Cup title in the season finale camps. His mother and youngest (20:18.59) out of a field of 12. It at Homestead-Miami Speedway. sister were murdered in December was a strong follow-up to their first Keselowski entered the race with 1942. place finish the previous week at a commanding 20-point advantage Following the war, Helfgott came the fall regatta hosted by Orchard over five-time champ Jimmie John- to England with a group of Jewish Lake St. Mary’s. on home turf. son and, despite some late-race dra- orphans known as ‘The Boys,’ from The Men’s HS Novice 4+ beat out ma, pulled off the victory. concentration camps, and was later 23 other entries to bring home the Often called the ultimate under- reunited with his other sister, Mala. novice’s second bronze medal with dog, Keselowski represents a new Helfgott made the transformation a time of (21:20.08). “Our novice era in the sport. From tweeting in from a concentration camp survivor team is consistently proving they his car during red-flag stops to ag- to a champion weight lifter. In 1956 are top-notch competition in every gressively challenging other more and 1960 he captained the British event they enter. We’re building the Weso³ych Œwi¹t established drivers, his unique style Olympic weight lifting teams – the foundation for a strong team in the Bo¿ego Narodzenia is drawing more fans to the sport. only known concentration camp spring.” said coach Chris Czarnecki. i Szczêœliwego The “Polish Rocket” not only be- survivor to have participated in the The Men’s Varsity 8+ (A) Nowego Roku came one of the younger Cup cham- Olympics. He was British light- brought home the team’s third from the pions, but he also he gave legendary weight champion for seven years bronze medal for the day with a time team owner Roger Penske with his and gold medalist at the 1950, 1953 of (17:44.96), followed directly by LOWELL first Cup championship after nearly and 1957 World Maccabiah Games. St. Mary’s HS 8+ (B) entry taking 30 years of stock car racing. In addition to being a success- fourth place in a field of 11. POLISH ful businessman, Helfgott helped He Got the Boot. San Jose launch the ‘45 Aid Society for Ho- KEEP COMING BACK. Although CULTURAL Earthquakes striker Chris Won- locaust Survivors and has been in- his amazing comeback season end- dolowski won the 2012 Golden volved in community activities that ed in disappointment, the Baltimore COMMITTEE Boot for his MLS-leading 27 goals have earned him many honors, in- Orioles have a lot of faith in Brian Lowell, Massachusetts during the regular season, tying the cluding the Polish Knights Cross, Matusz. The 25-year-old lefty will all-time MLS single-season goal re- Order of Merit, and Commanders apparently will begin spring train- cord set in 1996, the League’s first Cross, Order of Merit of the from ing as a starting pitcher in an effort SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND season. It was Chris’ third consecu- Republic of Poland for his work of to get him innings, though he could tive Golden Boot, making him the reconciliation between Poles and eventually be shifted back to the n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group only player in MLS history to score Jews. bullpen for regular-season play. of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the the most goals in three consecutive Now 82, Helfgott still starts ev- The 2008 fourth overall draft PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material seasons. Wondolowski’s closest ery day with a weight lifting routine. pick started his major league career and production costs. runner-up in 2012 had 18 goals. IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader well, going a combined 15-14 with a This year “Wondo” also became NEW ATTITUDE. Strong safety respectable 4.37 ERA in his first 40 services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with the first player in league history Tom Zbikowski has brought the major league starts in 2009-10. Last stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing to capture the MLS Player of the attitude that helped make the Balti- season, however, Matusz went just the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- Month award four times in one sea- more Ravens an AFC power to his 1-9 with an awful 10.69 ERA. In 16 ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is published as a “public son. new team, the Indianapolis Colts. starts to open this season, he was service” for American Polonia. Colts head coach Chuck Pagano 5-10 with a 5.42 ERA. The Orioles Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper WHERE THEY ARE NOW? In July, had Zbikowski for four years in Bal- demoted him to Class AAA Norfolk unless otherwise directed by the contributor. Sports Illustrated told the story of timore, so when he had a chance to in July and moved him to the bull- John Paciorek in its “Where are A sincere “THANK YOU” for their donations to the PAJ PRESS FUND: run his own team in Indianapolis, pen, a role he thrived in at the end of Phillis Bodnar, Manchester, N.H.; Jeanette Boland, Syracuse, N.Y.; they now?” issue. Paciorek, you one of his first moves was to sign the regular season. may recall, had what is considered Chester L. Drozd, Mt. Prospect, Ill.; Genevieve Dzwilewski, Garfield, Zbikowski. “He’s another voice. He Out of the bullpen, Matusz had N.J.; Robert Fronckowiak, Krakow, Poland; Camille M. Garrison, the greatest one-game career in reinforces everything. Players take been one of Manager Buck Showal- baseball history. A multi-sport star at Williamsville, N.Y.; Joseph Panus, Griffin, Ga.; Robert Salankiewicz, to other players. Here is what they ter’s most reliable pitchers until the Vestal, N.Y.; Mr. & Mrs. S. Schmidt, Roseville, Ill.; Ronald Talbot, St. Ladislaus HS in Hamtramck, Pa- are talking about. Sometimes they 12th inning of Game 3 of the AL Di- ciorek signed with the Houston Colt Schenectady, N.Y.; and two Friends of the PAJ. Dziekujemy! The PAJ can put it into terms they understand visional playoff against New York. thanks all who donated to the Press Fund. .45s for a large bonus. The 18-year- better. They pound the message The Yankees Raul Ibanez hit a high old started in the final game of the home. If there is any doubt, trust the fastball out of the park for the game- Mail to: PAJ PRESS FUND 1963 season against the Mets as system, play the technique, it will winning run. The Yankees went on right fielder. John stepped up to the Polish American Journal work out.” to win the series. P.O. 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POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel Wigilia – A Magic Polish Night f all existing Polish cus- have to be spanked on Christmas signal for the festivities to begin toms, none are richer, Eve for misbehaving, that’s what The job of standing in a window more beautiful, solemn he/she can expect all year long. and watching for it was usually as- and inspiring than those Grown-ups are also on their best signed to young children – a great surroundingO Wigilia or Christmas behavior, refrain from arguments go way to keep them from under foot Eve. In fact, it can easily be referred out of their way to be nice to one when so many last-minute tasks had to as a magic Polish night, because another. to be performed. most everything about it is distinc- The house should be “spick and The head of the household tive and special. span,” decorated with evergreen leads grace, then takes the opłatek, Over the years, that conviction branches, garlands and a (preferably makes the Sign of the Cross over it has been shared not only by Polish real) Christmas tree. Family mem- and shares it with the next in line, Americans rediscovering the Christ- bers are decked out in their holiday wishing them good health and mas legacy of their immigrant fore- best and the family’s best company God’s abundant blessings. It is a bears. It has also been widely reaf- crockery, crystalware and cutlery time of love, forgiveness and recon- firmed by many Americans of Irish, should be used to accentuate the ciliation, when all past grudges are The head of the household leads grace, then takes the opłatek, makes Italian, English, German, Scandina- special nature of Christmas Eve. forgotten. Only after all have shared the Sign of the Cross over it and shares it with the next in line, wishing vian and other ethnic backgrounds The opłatek (Christmas wafer) bits of opłatek, exchanged wishes them good health and God’s abundant blessings. that have married into Polonian should be placed on an heirloom and made their peace with everyone (carols). In a Polish-American set- the time to read up about it. Worth families. crystal, silver or china dish or tray, else, does the festive supper begin. ting it may be advisable to have recommending are Father Czesław The reason: few other nation- flanked by an evergreen sprig and The fact that Wieczerza Wi- song sheets available and sing along Krysa’s “A Polish Christmas Eve,” alities have Christmas celebrations (optional) a little bundle of hay tied gilijna (Christmas Eve supper) is with a recording or a live accompa- the Polanie Club’s classic “Trea- that are so special and out of the with a ribbon. totally meatless and includes many niment. sured Polish Customs and Tradi- ordinary. Wigilia is more than just A handful of hay is strewn on once-a-year dishes, of which there Gifts are exchanged. Someone tions,” or World Books’s “Christ- another festive family meet-up. It is the bare table top (in memory of Je- are either an odd number or 12 (tra- may play the kindly bishop Święty mas in Poland.” Or type “Polish a certain spirit, a frame of mind, and sus’ humble manger bed) and then ditions vary!), also sets this meal Mikołaj (St. Nick). Polish-Ameri- Christmas” in the Google search to Poles and Polish-minded people covered with a preferably pure- apart. Typical foods include fish, can youngsters are fortunate to get box. everywhere – the single most im- white table-cloth. An extra empty mushrooms, vegetable, grain and their presents on the December 24th. It should be remembered that portant day of the year. That is prob- place-setting is customarily pro- pasta dishes and various cakes and Their non-Polish playmates have to in order to preserve our customs ably because it brings together the vided in memory of some dearly desserts incorporating nuts, raisins, wait till the following morning. and pass them down to the next gen- things our compatriots have always departed family member, but it may poppy seeds and honey. Pasterka (Shepherds Mass at eration it is important to “start ‘em held most dear: God, country and be offered to some lonely traveler According to tradition, every- midnight), especially at a parish young.” Whether they help set the family. Here are some of its high- who happens by or a neighbor who one must sample at least a bit of all where Polish kolędy are sung, is a table or only watch for the evening’s points and sidelines: would otherwise have to spend this the different foods laid out on the ta- fitting culmination to the most beau- first star – the sign for the festivities According to tradition “how special evening in solitude. ble, otherwise they may experience tiful night of the year. to begin – chances are the Wigilia you are on Christmas Eve, you will The appearance of the eve- poverty in the year ahead. After the If your family has drifted away traditional will remain a part of their be the whole year”. If a child should ning’s first star in the sky is the meal, it is customary to sing kolędy from the Wigilia heritage, now is life-long childhood memories. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2012 www.polamjournal.com 23

Homemade Holiday Spir- made it myself!” every few days. This will be ready nilla extract 1/2 teaspoon each of tle extra for pure cherry syrup at a its. For Christmas and other spe- in a few weeks. Filter into decanter lemon and orange zest and transfer gourmet or import shop rather than cial occasions nothing creates a HONEY CORDIAL (miodówka). through cotton-filled funnel. to sterilized quart jar. Fill it up with the imitation or cherry-flavored festive glow the way home-blended In saucepan combine 1 cup honey 100 proof vodka, Seal and store in stuff they sell in supermarkets. Pour spirits do. The “domowa nalewka” and 1/2 cup water, gently bring to HONEY-SPICE CORDIAL dark place. Shake every few days. 1-1/2 c cherry syrup into a steril- has long been the tradition of the boil, switch off heat, cover and let (krupnik). In saucepan sim- Filter through cotton-filled funnel ized quart jar and fill up with 100 male head of the household, and stand until cooled to room tempera- mer 1 cup honey with 1 teaspoon into pint bottles and tighten cap. proof vodka. Seal, shake and store some are so easy to prepare its hard ture. Stir in the freshly squeezed piernik seasoning (przyprawa do Serve as is or hot (warmed up) for in dark place, shaking every week to believe. When you serve them juice of 1 large lemon. Transfer pierników) or pumpkin-pie season- Christmas Eve supper. or so. It should be good in time for to your guests out of a sparkling mixture to sterilized quart jar and ing until lightly browned. Cover Christmas. As above, filter through crystal decanter, you will enjoy the fill up with 100 proof vodka. Seal and set aside until cooled to room CHERRY CORDIAL. (wiśniówka). cotton-filled funnel. satisfaction of being able to say: “I and store in dark place, shaking temperature. Add 1 teaspoon va- For this treat, it’s best to pay a lit- — Robert Strybel d T H E d POLISH KITCHEN d S T O R E d

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