Naród Polski Bi-Lingual Publication of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America a Fraternal Benefit Society Safeguarding Your Future with Life Insurance & Annuities
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Naród Polski Bi-lingual Publication of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America A Fraternal Benefit Society Safeguarding Your Future with Life Insurance & Annuities January 2018 - Styczeń 2018 No. 1 - Vol. CXXXIII www.PRCUA.org Zapraszamy Polish Roman Catholic Union of America do czytania Proudly Serving Polish-Americans for 145 Years stron 16-20 w j`z. polskim. The Polish artifacts from Roman Catholic Poland and Polonia, Union of America known today as The (PRCUA), Polish Museum of State of Illinois headquartered in America. The Celebrates Chicago, IL, is Museum, housed in Bicentennial known as the the PRCUA head- mother of Polish quarters, not only American fraternals. preserves the Polish On October 3, 1873, past in America, but Rev. Theodor also promotes Polish Gieryk, Rev. Vincent culture through Barzynski, C.R., Jan traveling exhibits, Barzynski, Peter concerts, folk art Kiolbasa, John workshops and Glosowski, Rev. other events. Leopold The PRCUA Moczygemba and has a long legacy of Rev. Joseph supporting Dabrowski, among others, met at St. Albertus Parish in charitable endeavors. During World War II, members sent Detroit, Michigan. This meeting brought about the food, medical supplies and ambulances to Polish refugees. 100th establishment of the PRCUA, a fraternal organization for During martial law in the 1980s, the PRCUA raised funds to Polish Americans of the Roman Catholic faith, whose motto purchase five ambulances that were sent to Poland. The Anniversary was established as “For God and Country.” organization continues to support charitable causes, such as In its early years, the PRCUA pioneered social programs its annual donations to Polish seminarians at the Orchard to assist its members financially by collecting donations for Lake Schools in Michigan and The Polish Museum of widows, orphans and the needy. It also raised funds to build America, as well as other institutions. an orphanage and a hospital. The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America is currently In 1886, an insurance system was adopted and licensed to sell life insurance and annuities in 27 states. membership increased. That same year, the PRCUA Additionally, PRCUA offers a number of benefits to members, established its own weekly publication, which underwent such as low-interest home mortgages, college loans and several name changes, and has continued as Naród Polski since educational scholarships. The PRCUA promotes camaraderie 1897, currently published monthly. among its members by sponsoring national sports In 1897, the PRCUA led the way among fraternal tournaments, social events and youth programs, including organizations when it granted equal rights to women, over numerous Polish language and Polish folk dance schools in 1918 - 2018 two decades prior to the 19th Amendment that gave several states. Hundreds of children and young adults are American women the right to vote. By 1902, membership had taught Polish language, folk dances, songs, history and of Poland's reached 19,000 and was growing rapidly. In response to this traditions in these schools, which actively preserve Polish Independence expansion, in 1913, the organization built its headquarters at culture among the younger generations. It also sponsors teen Milwaukee Avenue and Augusta Boulevard in Chicago - the programs, such as the annual Cinderella- Prince Charming same national historic landmark building that it occupies Ball and the Shirley Ann Galanty Michigan State Ball. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT CHICAGO, IL today. This fraternal organization of over 50,000 members enjoys In 1935, the PRCUA - under the leadership of President financial stability created by 145 years of effectively serving Joseph Kania - founded one of the first ethnic museum and the needs of its membership and the Polish American archives in America, which has become a priceless treasury of community. May this New Year bring you a peace-filled life, warmth and togetherness within your family, and an abundance of blessings. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT CHICAGO, IL Have a prosperous and healthy New Year! Page 2 Naród Polski January, 2018 11 STERLING HTS, MI – ST. POPE JOHN PAUL II SOC. #1593 EUCHRE TOURNAMENT on Sun., Feb. 11 at 5 Star Lanes, 2666 Metro Pkwy., Sterling Hts., MI. Doors open 1:00 p.m.; games begin CalendarCalendar ofof at 1:30 p.m. Contact: Barb Ozog at [email protected] or 586-453- 3471. (Details on pg. 9.) 13 WYANDOTTE, MI – PĄCZKI DAY BUS TRIP TO PRCUAPRCUA EventsEvents HAMTRAMCK, MI on Tues., Feb. 13. $25 per person. First come first serve only 50 seats available. Sign up sheet in the PRCUA Lounge, 1430 Oak St., Wyandotte, MI. Must be paid in advance. Contact: Mike JANUARY 2018 Halberstadt at 734-216-3911 ______________________ 14 ASH WEDNESDAY | POPIELEC 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY – PRCUA OFFICE CLOSED. ST. VALENTINE’S DAY 13 WYANDOTTE, MI – PRCUA SOCIETY #162 vs. SOCIETY #718 RYDER CUP 19 PRESIDENTS’ DAY – PRCUA OFFICE CLOSED BOWLING on Sat., Jan. 13 at Indian Lanes Bowling Center, 4500 13th St., Wyandotte, MI. Bowling starts 21 LANSING, MI – WHITE EAGLE SOC. #2342 at 11:30 a.m. $45 per person. Includes shirt and dinner at PRCUA #162 Hall, 1430 Oak St, Wyandotte, MI. POTLUCK AND MEETING To register contact: Mike Halberstadt (Soc. #162) [email protected] or Bob Hojnacki (Soc. #718) on Wed., Feb. 21 (every third [email protected]. Wednesday of each month) from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Federated Polish Home, 1030 W. Mt. Hope, Lansing, MI. Contact: Veronica Ulrich 17 LANSING, MI – WHITE EAGLE SOC. #2342 POTLUCK AND MEETING on Wed., Jan. at 517-484-3311. 17 (every third Wednesday of each month) from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Federated Polish Home, 1030 24 SOUTHGATE, MI – 27TH PRCUA SHIRLEY ANN W. Mt. Hope, Lansing, MI. Contact: Veronica Ulrich at 517-484-3311. GALANTY MICHIGAN STATE BALL on Sat., Feb 24 at Crystal 20 HICKORY HILLS, IL – WESOŁY LUD “FIFTIES” WINTER DINNER DANCE on Sat., Gardens, 16703 Fort St., Southgate, MI. Cocktails 5:15 p.m.; Promenade Jan. 20 at Camelot Banquets, 8624 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills, IL. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7:00 6:00 p.m.; Dinner 6:30 p.m. Contact: Maria Jalkiewicz at 586-979-5164. p.m. Reservations: 312-859-6464 or [email protected]. (See details on pg. 4.) (See details below.) 21 DEARBORN HTS., MI – PRCUA SOC. #718 ST. STAN’S CORPORATE 27 WARREN, MI – ST. POPE JOHN PAUL II SOC. #1593 MEETING COMMUNION & ELECTION OF OFFICERS on Sun., Jan. 21, 2018. Mass will be held in memory of on Tues., Feb. 27 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne Jr. H. S. (Back our deceased members at 11:00 a.m. at St. Linus Church on Hass Street between Telegraph and Beech Building), 36000 Mound Rd., Warren, MI. Contact: Joann Ozog at 586- Daley Rds. After Mass a complimentary dinner will be served at the Stitt VFW Post on Waverly Street, just 751-8168. south of Warren Ave. and east of Telegraph Rd. After dinner a short meeting will be held along with Election of Officers for 2018. Delegates and Alternate Delegates will also be solicited for the National Convention which will be held in August. RSVP by December 30, 2017 to Leonard and Eileen Nasiatka at 313- 278-5219. Monthly Polka Dance at Polish Hall 21 WYANDOTTE, MI – PRCUA SOC. #162 GENERAL MEETING AND 826 Greenwood St, Madison, IL INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS on Sun., Jan 21. More information: Mike at 734-283-4810 or Sponsored by the St. Louis Metro Polka Club. The 4th [email protected]. Sunday of every month except December, 2:30 till 6:00 p.m. Admission $7. FOR NATIONAL POLKA MONTH, 23 WARREN, MI – ST. POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II SOC. #1593 MEETING on Tues., Jan. JANUARY, ADMISSION IS FREE! See our events on 23 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne Jr. H. S. (Back Building), 36000 Mound Rd., Warren, MI. Contact: Joann Ozog at Facebook.com/Polish.Hall.Madison 586-751-8168. January 28 - Mike Wisneski's Polka Connection - FREE February 25 - Larry Haller's Two Star Final - Admission $7 24 DETROIT, MI – POLISH HERITAGE NIGHT on Wed., Jan. 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Little Caesars March 25 - Button Box Club - Admission $7 Arena, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI. Detroit Pistons vs. Utah Jazz. Tickets $23.00 in level corner section. For more information and reservations contact Elizabeth Thacker at 586-944-9683 or [email protected]. (See details on pg. 7.) The P.R.C.U.A. Michigan Dance Schools, Members Of 26 STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – ZAKOPANE FOLK DANCE BOWLING FUNDRAISER on Fri., Jan. 26 at Sterling Lanes, 33200 Schoenherr, Sterling Heights. MI. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Contact: the Board, Directors and Teachers cordially invite [email protected]. you and your friends to attend the 27 DETROIT, MI – GWIAZDA DANCERS FOWLING FUNDRAISER on Sat., Jan. 27 from Twenty - Seventh Annual 8:00 -10:00 p.m. at 3901 Christopher St., Detroit, MI. $20/person. All participants must be 21 and older. Contact: Jessica Wendt for more info at: [email protected] or 313-682-3031. P.R.C.U.A 27 WYANDOTTE, MI – SOC. #162 TOPPERMOST BEATLES TRIBUTE SHOW on Sat., Shirley Ann Galanty Jan. 27 at the PRCUA Banquet Center, 1430 Oak St., Wyandotte, MI. Tickets are $15.00 at the door. Music from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Cash bar and food available. – NO BYOB. Contact: Chris Zelasko at 734-552-6124. Michigan State Ball Honoring the 2018 Graduates FEBRUARY ______________________ 1 DEARBORN HTS., MI – SOC. #718 ST. STAN’S SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE on Thurs., Saturday, February 24, 2018 Feb. 1 at Randy’s Bar & Grille, 25122 W.