Official Publication of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America - The Oldest Polish American Fraternal 1873-2009

No. 11 - Vol. CXXIII June 1, 2009 - 1 Czerwca 2009

Katyn Victims Memorialized Help us God: Forgive Members of Chicago's Polish American The community completed a $290,000 memorial monu- Never Forget honoring the nearly 22,000 Poles who were ment had executed by the Soviets in the Katyn Forest, been plan- which is now in the former Soviet Republic of ned since 1995. It consists of a tall black Belarus, in the spring of 1940 during World granite cross, behind which are white and War II. The victims included the “cream” of grey angel wings - also of granite - in the Polish society: military officers, intelligentsia, shape of Poland's national emblem, a white policemen, priests and civilian prisoners. eagle. The wings were hand-sculpted in The dedication of the memorial at St. India. Assembly of the monument was done Adalbert's Cemetery in the Chicago suburb of by Venetian Monument Co. in Chicago. In Niles was held on Sunday, May 17th. It front of the cross is a mournful "Pieta" - the began with a Mass at the cemetery, Blessed Virgin holding the body of a concelebrated by His Eminence Jozef murdered Polish officer, whose hands are Cardinal Glemp, Primate of Poland, Most tied behind his back with a bullet hole in the Rev. Bishop Emeritus Thad Jakubowski, back of his head - just like many of the Archdiocese of Chicago; Most Rev. Bishop Katyn victims were murdered. Thomas Paprocki, Auxiliary Bishop of the A moment of silence was observed to Archdiocese of Chicago; Rev. Michal Osuch, commemorate the souls of all who had been Pastor, St. Hyacinth Basilica and Rev. Katyn Memorial at St. Adalbert’s Cemetery in Niles, Illinois murdered in the Katyn forest, followed by Tadeusz Dzieszko, Pastor of St. Constance recitation of the poem “Holy Madonna" by Parish, as well as various priests from local Polish parishes. Polish actor Wojciech Stanislaw Malec, accompanied by Bogdan The Chicago-based Alliance of Polish Clubs in the USA erected the Pawlikowski on the violin. Among the speakers were Primate Glemp; Katyn monument, which was designed by a Polish artist who now resides Republic of Poland Minister Witold Waszczykowski; Edward Mika, in Chicago, Wojciech Seweryn, whose father died in Katyn. Cardinal Glemp Honorary President of the Alliance of Polish Clubs; President of the decorated Wojciech Seweryn with the Primate’s Medal for his outstanding Alliance of Polish Clubs, Tadeusz Czajkowski; President of the Katyn artistic work and dedication to memorializing the Katyn victims. Monument Construction Committee, Wojciech Seweryn; and Frank Spula, President of the Polish American Congress and the Polish National Alliance. "There were so many thousands of people killed," Spula said. "It's a tribute to them by the PERIODICAL POSTAGE Chicago Polish community. PAID AT CHICAGO, IL It is a memorial to those heroes who did so much so the Polish people could be free." Representatives of various military, veteran and Polonia organizations, societies, clubs, Polish schools, and scouts served as honor guards at the monument. Pres. Spula said Niles was chosen to be the location of the monument because of the village's large Polish population and its proximity to the northwest side of Chicago, where many Poles are concentrated. PERIODICAL POSTAGE Other dignitaries Katyn Memorial Pieta depicting the Blessed Mother PAID AT CHICAGO, IL Bishop Jakubowski and Cardinal Glemp at the dedication included (Cont. on page 6) holding a Polish officer who was bound and shot Page 2 Narod Polski June 1, 2009 From the Office Calendar of Events of the Secretary-

3 ADAMS, MA - ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL Treasurer SOCIETY 359 MEETING on Wed., June 3 at 7 pm at American Legion Home, Country Club Ave., Adams, MA. Scholarship applications will be checked, discussed and We need the current address for the following members. If you awarded to four members. All members are invited to know the address of anyone on this list, please send it to: Josephine attend. Contact: Pres. K. Zabek 743-1179 Szarowicz, Secy.-Treasurer, PRCUA, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642-4101 - (773) 782-2600 or 1-800-772-8632 6 MICHIGAN PRCUA YOUTH BOWLING PARTY (See details at lower right.) SOC. NAME LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 7 HICKORY HILLS, IL - M. KONOPNICKA SOC. #1622 PICNIC on Sun., June 7 at Noon at 78 Farran, Edna 3725 Henry 213, Muskegon, MI Buffalo Woods, 87th & Kean, Platform #2, Hickory Hills, IL. Contact: Ed Muszalski 708-599-9246 234 Dzielski, Albert 11480 W. 127th Lane, Cedar Lake, IN 11 LANSING, MI - WHITE EAGLE SOCIETY #2342 MEETING on Thurs., June 11 at Federated 234 Halewicz, Victoria PO Box 214, Blue Island, IL Polish Home, 1030 W. Mt. Hope Rd., Lansing, MI. Pot luck dinner at 6 pm; meeting follows at 7 237 Organist, Richard 4023 Winterburn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA pm. Contact: Tom Croff (517) 627-0222 317 Husbands, Linda PSC Box 678 APO, New York, NY 14 NEW HAVEN, CT - ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY #463 VERY IMPORTANT 360 Sushereba, Stanislawa 326 Forsyth Rd, Orlando, FL MEETING at 12 Noon on Sunday, June 14th at Polish American Political Club, 194 West Spring 428 Birkenhauer, Martha 14825 Flamingo Ave, Livonia, MI St. West Haven, CT (down the street from the VA Hospital) for the Election of Officers, and to 621 Hrapla, Adella 6617 Pine Walk Ct, New Port Richey, FL discuss the possible purchase of property for a new club. Members are urged to attend. 843 Adams, Elaine 4438 191st Pl SE, Issaquah, WA ORLAND PARK, IL - ANNUAL SACRED HEART MASS hosted by District 8. 849 Collier, Kyle 333 N. Madison St, Joliet, IL (See details on page 6.) Bus transportation may be available for this event; if interested, call the 849 Kurzeja, Jonathan 333 N. Madison St, Joliet, IL Home Office at 773-782-2601 859 Sendor, Boleslaw 4851 W. Cortez St, Chicago, IL 21 WYANDOTTE, MI - SOCIETY #162 MEETING on Sunday, June 21 at 1 pm. at PRCU #162 868 Petrichick, Nathan 126 Rossler, Buffalo, NY Hall, 1430 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI. Dues can be paid before and after the meeting or send to: 963 Gralak, Susan 4028 S. 74th St, Milwaukee, WI Linda Alexander, Fin. Secy., 1059 Molno, Wyandotte, MI 48192 1404 Kurzynski, Gerard 1084 Kings Court, Canton, MI 23 WARREN, MI - POPE JOHN PAUL 11 SOCIETY #1593 MEETING on Tues., June 23 at 7:00 1593 Bielasiewicz, Slawomir 3535 Indian Trail, Orchard Lake, MI pm at St. Anne’s H.S. Bldg. back of church, 36000 Mound Rd., Warren, MI. Last Society meeting 1633 Teczynski, Kristin 6930 Forest Run Dr, Temperance, MI for the summer. For more information,contact Bernice Adamkiewicz 586-573-7510. 2057 Perambo, Courtney Box 221, Minersville, PA 2303 Motto, Renee 380 Woodmoor Dr, Monument, CO 8 39TH ANNUAL POLISH AMERICAN NIGHT AT COMERICA PARK STADIUM on Wednesday, 2303 Motto, Delphine 380 Woodmoor Dr, Monument, CO July 8, ceremonies begin at 6:30 pm Detroit Tigers vs. 2303 Motto, Jeffrey 380 Woodmoor Dr, Monument, CO Cleveland Indians. For tickets call Ralph at (586) 754-0411 2303 Motto, Colleen 380 Woodmoor Dr, Monument, CO 2303 Pankiewicz, Piotr 2534 South 16th Street, Milwaukee, WI 9 LANSING, MI - WHITE EAGLE SOCIETY #2342 MEETING on Thurs., July 9 at Federated Polish 2315 Romans, Joseph Texas, No Address Listed Home, 1030 W. Mt. Hope Rd., Lansing, MI. Pot luck dinner at 6 pm; meeting follows at 7 pm. Contact: Tom Croff (517) 627-0222

15 CHICAGO, IL - THADDEUS KOSCIUSZKO GUARDS SOC. #475 MEETING on Wednesday, 20th Annual Pope John Paul II July 15 at 7:30 pm in the PRCUA Social Hall, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL Contact: Bernie Jura, Rec. Secy. (773) 685-3134 Society Youth Bowling Day Saturday, June 6, 2009 19 WYANDOTTE, MI - SOCIETY #162 MEETING on Sunday, July 19 at 1 pm. at PRCU #162 Hall, 1430 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI. Dues can be paid before and after the meeting or send to: Linda Alexander, Fin. Secy., 1059 Molno, Wyandotte, MI 48192 Cosmic Bowling at 5 Star Bowling 16 Mile & Dequindre, Sterling Hts., MI

39th Annual Registration 10:15 a.m. Games 10:30 a.m.

ATTENTION Polish American Pizza and pop will be served after bowling. Regular Night Bowling is for ages 8-16 and Bumper Bowling is for ages 7 and younger. If anyone has upcoming Comerica Park The entry fee for Pope John Paul II Society members Detroit, MI and all PRCUA members is $4 per child for 2 hours of events in July or August, bowling and lunch. Non-member entry fees are $6 for Regular Bowlers (3 games plus lunch); $5 for Bumper please submit them to Narod Bowlers (2 games plus lunch). Lunch only is $3.00. Wednesday, July 8, The deadline is Wednesday, June 3, 2009. To register Polski by June 19, 2009. Ceremonies begin or if you have questions, please call Christopher Ozog at at 6:30 p.m. (586) 524-4907 and give the names and ages of the children who will attend. Detroit Tigers vs. Make check payable to: St. Stan’s #718 Financial Secretary Cleveland Indians Pope John Paul II Society #1593. Send to: Address Change For tickets call Christopher Ozog, Mail all payments to Ralph Raczynski 30247 Groveland Patrick Kosowski (586) 754-0411 1224 Terrell Court, Canton, MI 48187 Madison Hts, MI 48071 (734) 259-8570 Narod Polski Page 3 June 1, 2009

A Message from Could Your New Career President Wallace M. Ozog Be Life Insurance Sales? Wanted: Independent licensed life insurance representatives to sell life insurance products for the Support Our Youth by Supporting the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America. If you are PRCUA Education Fund, Inc. willing to accept the challenge of training and follow the process of receiving a state license, please contact: President Wallace Ozog toll-free at 1-800-772-8632 Ext. Establish a One-Time or Perpetual Scholarship in Your 2601 or e-mail [email protected]. All resumes will be kept confidential and should be sent to: Own Name as Your Legacy or President Wallace Ozog Start a Scholarship in Honor/Memory of a Loved One PRCUA 984 N. Milwaukee Avenue The cost of higher education is increasing at a rapid pace with each passing year. It Chicago, IL 60642-4101 becomes more difficult for students to attend school and at the same time, work to pay the The PRCUA has branch offices in Philadelphia, PA, bills. It is because of financial assistance from organizations like the Polish Roman Cleveland, OH and Greenfield, WI to accommodate your Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) that students are able to attend college and office needs. Visit our website at www.prcua.org for concentrate more on school work, rather than having to work part-time while going to information about our life insurance and annuity school to pay for their education. programs. As the number of applications increase, so does the need for more money. By supporting the PRCUA Education Fund, Inc., PRCUA scholarship amounts will increase to keep up with inflation and more students will have the opportunity to receive scholarships. Illinois Governor Marks The PRCUA Education Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization under the laws of the Polish Constitution Day State of Illinois. It is a 501©(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Service Code. There are three types of donations: 1. A one time contribution of less than $24,999.00 that can be used to create a scholarship that will be used in one year or divided over a period of years for a specific area of study. 2. A donation of $25,000.00 or more in capital deposits within a twelve (12) month period will enable the establishment of PERPETUAL scholarships, funded by the income generated from this donation, that twill offer grants to students in a specific Illinois area of study. Governor Pat 3. A donation in any amount will be directed to the PRCUA Education Fund and Quinn with will be used for educational purposes directed by the Board of Directors. PRCUA Donations can be made in cash, checks, real estate property, securities, gifts of future Controller interest, insurance, wills and trust. This is also a great opportunity to make a donation "in Emily Kurda at honor of" or "in memory of "a loved one, special person or group. the Governor’s In today's society, higher education is a MUST, and at the same time, it is very May 3rd Polish expensive. Your donation, in any amount, to the PRCUA Education Fund, Inc. will make a Constitution difference for our youth, who will be the future leaders in the Polish American community Day and in our country. celebration On behalf of PRCUA and all of the recipients who will benefit from your generosity, I thank you for your support and interest. If you have questions, you may contact me at 1- 800-772-8632. For further information, go to www.prcua.org, click on Members' Benefits. Please make check payable to: PRCUA Education Fund, Inc. and send to: PRCUA Education Fund, Inc., 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60642-4101.

Chicago, IL - When Governor Pat Quinn became the Governor of Illinois, after the removal of the sitting “We Love Our Scholars” Governor Rod Blagojevich, Governor Pat Quinn continued Luncheon his commitment to meet with the leaders of the Chicago area Polish Community. In celebration of May 3rd Polish Constitution Day, the Governor hosted a ceremony and Love is in the air. The love is for the many students reception at the Thompson Center, which is the State who are attending Colleges and Universities. The cost of Building in downtown Chicago. higher education increases with each passing year On a busy Friday afternoon on May 1, 2009, PRCUA and it becomes more difficult for young adults to Controller Emily Kurda and President Wallace M. Ozog left study and at the same time, work for their tuition. the NFCA Investment Section meeting to attend the Polish On Thursday, August 6, the PRCUA at 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago IL Constitution Day Dedication at the Thompson Center. is having a “We Love Our Scholars” Luncheon, with all proceeds going toward After the ceremonies, Emily Kurda talked to Governor the PRCUA Education Fund, Inc. The theme is hearts and the color red. Pat Quinn about the school her daughter attends. One of We hope everyone (men and women) will show their love by dressing in the teachers at the school is the Governor’s brother, who is the spirit of this theme. A prize will be awarded to the individual whose well-liked by the students. This was Emily Kurda's first attire best exemplifies this theme. meeting and discussion with Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. There will be door prizes and raffles, entertainment, an opportunity to meet some of our scholarship recipients, good food, fun and a time to socialize. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at Noon. Donation is $25.00. For a reservation form, go to www.prcua.org, click on News and Events, click on Letter from First Lady, Congratulations to all the scroll down to Calendar of Events or call Alice at 1-800- 772-8632. PRCUA members who We hope PRCUA members will support this graduated this year. event. It will make a difference to our youth and it will show you care for those students We are proud of you! who are trying to get a higher education during these difficult times. Page 4 Narod Polski June 1, 2009 New Technology Enables Nar'd Father in Poland to Give FFrraaterternalnal Polski Away His Daughter in Texas FFamilamilyy ISSN 0027-7894 In April, Kasia Deorsam's father, in Poland, gave his daughter away to her husband at their wedding ceremony FFaavvoritesorites POLISH NATION held in Texas. Her father lives in Wroclaw, Poland. 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Dear Readers, So, here I say good-bye to May and hello to June. The month of June is filled with warm weather. June is really the beginning of summer. We do not have the humidity to deal with - that comes in July and August - and you can finally put on your summer clothes. With Frank Spula, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, Bishop Thomas Paprocki, summertime upon us, we can look forward to warm days and nights and gathering with Vice Marshals George Migala and Malgorzata Kiesz (Photo: Pawel Szubzda) family and friends. Everyone wants to be outdoors, not only enjoying a beautiful weather on patios or balconies but also running, cycling or just taking a leisurely walk.June has language schools and dance ensembles and the PMA float. become a month of great celebratory events, not only is it the biggest month for weddings, City of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley joined the parade but also the great celebrations of our Flag and our Fathers. and later was on the reviewing stand with Ted Czajkowski, Flag Day, celebrated on June 14th each year, is a day for all Americans to celebrate and Parade Chairman, Alliance of Polish Clubs in the US; show respect to the American flag. Our flag has always been a symbol of freedom to the Frank Spula, Grand Marshall and President of Polish world, as well as a symbol of courage and strength for those who have served our country American Congress and Vice Grand Marshals George all over the world. It's a reminder of what those who went before us had to do to guarantee Migala and Malgorzata Kiesz. Also present were Hon. our freedom. This Flag Day, let's show our patriotic pride by celebrating and honoring the Zygmunt Matynia, Consul General of Poland in Chicago American Flag. Let's remember to take great pride and fly our nation's flag on June 14th. and special guests Rafal Baniak, Undersecretary of State in On June 21st we celebrate Father's Day. On Father's Day, we reflect on the many ways the Ministry of Economy of Poland and members of the that fathers contribute to the lives of their children with spoken words and unspoken Polish delegation, Polonian leaders, County and State kindness. It is a day to tell our father how special he is to us. It is time to do what Dad officials, including Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, newly wants to do, whether it's a family BBQ, a day at the golf course or maybe just a relaxing elected Congressman Mike Quigley, Secretary of State day of whatever Dad chooses. Make sure that the Dad in your life feels appreciated and Jesse White and Senator Roland Burris, as well as Bishop loved, not only on this day but always. We wish all Fathers a special day on Father's Day, Thomas J. Paprocki. filled with all things that give you warmth, happiness and pleasant memories as you look After the parade, an exciting free Polish Constitution back. Happy day to all those fabulous fathers! Day Festival "Poland on the Pier" was organized by the We have the recipe ideas you need to help you make Father's Day or any family Polish American Culture and Education Institute (PACEI) gathering special. Our PRCUA cookbook "Sharing Our Best" is full of easy-to-prepare tasty with cooperation of the Polish Consulate in Chicago. It was recipes, clear directions and it is well-organized. The recipes in this cookbook use everyday held at the Navy Pier. Thousands of people attended this ingredients that you probably have on hand for food your family and friends will love! Send afternoon of non-stop music by top Polish and local talent, a check for $15.00 (shipping and handling included) payable to PRCUA Cookbooks and send including a dance performance by two PRCUA Dance it to: PRCUA 984 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-4101 and we’ll rush it to you. Ensembles "Wesoly Lud" and "Polonia". I may add that our Let me share with you the happenings in the last few weeks of April and beginning of dance groups were phenomenal. The highlight of the May. Sunday April 26th was very busy. It began with the Annual "Swieconka" sponsored by Festival was a musical performance by legendary a Polish the John Paul II Polish Language School, Polanie Dancers, Polish Club of Lemont, IL and rock band, De Mono, as well as Mandaryna and Funky parents of the school students, who prepared a lovely spread of traditional Easter food. Polak. The entire afternoon to early evening was filled with Traditional Easter greetings were given by School Principal Jolanta Tatara, School Board cultural entertainment and activities to ensure an President Krystyna Rozwadowki, Polish Club President Richard Witkowski and the clergy unforgettable day for all! of St Cyril and Methodius Parish. Then Rev. Larry Lisowski, Pastor, blessed bread, eggs, On Friday, May 8, the Chicago Chapter of the meats, sausages, sweets and other food and gave thanks to our Lord for the gift of new life. Kosciuszko Foundation and the PMA held the presentation As usual, the food was delicious and guests were thrilled with the lovely spread put on by and book signing of "The Peasant Prince", written by Alex the parents and club members. The highlight was the magnificent performances of Polish Storozynski, an American journalist who is the recently folk dances by "Polanie." The entire repertoire was beautifully done. Special thanks go to elected President of the Kosciuszko Foundation of New all the dancers and choreographers, Misia and Richard Jaminski, Virginia Gavaghan and York. He is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, a former Renee Bober. They all did a wonderful job! member of the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS editorial board, We then rushed to the North side of Chicago to attend the Annual PRCUA Illinois/ founding editor of AM NEW YORK, (Continued on page 7) Indiana Women's Division "Swieconka". This event was hosted by District #7 and chaired by the District #7 National Director Lillian Stempinski. After a delicious luncheon, we were entertained by the very talented musician, Mieczyslaw Dzis, who played Easter melodies and modern songs on his accordion. Later, the PRCUA Polonia Dance Ensemble beautifully PRCUA’s danced a Suite from Rzeszow region. Their performance was awesome. The costumes were Wesoly Lud colorful, their singing was captivating and their dance movements were very well executed. Polish Folk Applause, applause and thank you to Lillian Stempinski and her committee, Mieczyslaw Dance Dzis, Polonia Dancers, its Director Anna Krysinski and Polonia Ensemble choreographer Ensemble Celina Roznowski. Congratulations to all on a terrific job! dancing at On Friday, May 1, State of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn hosted a celebration of Polish Navy Pier Constitution Day, commemorating its 218th anniversary. Adopted on May 3, 1791, the Polish Constitution is the world's second oldest written constitution. The State of Illinois shares a long-standing partnership with the Republic of Poland under the auspices of the State Partnership Program. For example, the military forces of the Illinois National Guard and Poland have cooperated in numerous training exercises and exchange programs. Joining the Governor were members of the Polish community, including Hon. Zygmunt Matynia, Consul General of Poland in Chicago and special guests Rafal Baniak, the Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Economy of Poland and members of the Polish PRCUA’s delegation; Major General William L. Enyart, Adjutant General of the IL National Guard, Polonia and other IL service members. In his welcoming remarks, Gov. Quinn said: "Polish Dance Constitution Day marks a day in history when the government of Poland agreed on paper Ensemble to serve the rights and will of the people. I am honored to be here today with so many of our performing community members to celebrate this historic day." at Navy Polish Constitution Day festivities continued on May 2, 2009 with a breakfast hosted by Pier the Chicago Society. After breakfast, the Polish Constitution Day Parade was held on Columbus Drive. The parade featured almost 150 marching groups, including the PRCUA Page 6 Narod Polski June 1, 2009 PRCUA ST. STAN'S SOCIETY #718 Katyn Victims Memorialized (Cont.) TUITION REIMBURSEMENT AND (Cont. from page 1) Consul General of Poland, Zygmunt Matynia and his wife, Bozena and Consul Pawel Pietrasienski. Representing the PRCUA SCHOLARSHIP GRANT PROGRAM were Pres. and Mrs. Wallace Ozog, Res. VP Anna Sokolowski and her husband, Mark; Jan Jaworski, Pres. of Soc. #800, Speaker for the Polish Detroit, MI - PRCUA St. Stan's Society Catholic Military Ordinariate and a News Correspondent for the Catholic #718 is proud to announce the expansion of its Information Agency; Irena Gavaghan of PRCUA Society #1622 and others. member education grant program with the After the ceremony, a banquet was held at the White Eagle in Niles. addition of the Tuition Reimbursement Wojciech Seweryn welcomed guests and a program commenced which Grant Program. The goal of the Grant included a poem recited by Natalia Wojtowicz, poems and songs by the Program is to assist our young members and Frederick Chopin Choir and songs by tenor Jozef Homik. Medals were their parents in the cost of private and awarded by Republic of Poland President Lech Kaczynski and presented by university schooling. We see the extraordinary Minister Witold Waszczykowski, Deputy Head, National Security Bureau, value in private and continued education and Poland. The Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit was awarded to Rev. are happy to offer these grants to help support Michal Osuch and Wojciech Seweryn; the Knight's Cross of the Order of our members! Merit was presented to Rev. Ted Dzieszko and Stanislaw Urbaniak, a very ELIGIBILITY generous monument sponsor. Treasurer of "Wspólnota Polska" Grzegorz Applicants must attend a private Catholic Popielarz also presented medals, certificates and souvenirs to local leaders. school in grades 1-12 or must be attending an The day’s activities were an appropriate tribute to the tragic Katyn accredited two- or four-year university for the victims whose deaths should be forgiven but never forgotten. - K. Rosypal upcoming school year. Applicant or parent must be a member of St. Stan's Society #718. Only one entry per family allowed for grades 1-8 and one entry per family for grades 9-12. If you have multiple children in any age segment, enter all their names on the application, as they will count as one entry. (No limits on how many applications per family for the college scholarship grant, which is decided based on merit of applicant.) DETAILS A random drawing will be held for all applicants on August 1, 2009. The winners will be notified by phone and the awards will be presented at our Annual Family Picnic. The winners must provide proof of attendance on official school letterhead signed by a school representative.

- Two (2) Tuition Grants each totaling $500 will be awarded to entrants drawn from the pool of students entering 1st through 8th grade for the Medal recipients and presenters (l-r) Stanislaw Urbaniak, Rev. Michal Osuch, His Eminence upcoming school year.* Jozef Cardinal Glemp, Jan Jaworski, Wojciech Seweryn, Mrs. Seweryn, (in back) Minister Witold Waszczykowski and Rev. Tadeusz Dzieszko at the banquet - Two (2) Tuition Grants each totaling $500 will be awarded to entrants drawn from the pool of students entering 9th through 12th grade for the upcoming school year.* PRCUA District #8 - Two (2) $500 Scholarship Grants will be awarded to worthy entrants cordially invites you to attending any accredited college or university (including community attend the college).* These entrants will be awarded based on their applications. The St. Stan's Scholarship Committee decides the awarding of these scholarships after reviewing all entrants' applications. Annual Sacred

Details of the Scholarship Grants and applications are available online Heart Mass at http://society.prcua.org/718/scholarship.htm. Sunday, June 14 *St. Stan's will award a total of 6 grants, moving a grant(s) to another segment if there are not enough applicants in any given Our Lady of the Woods segment to fill the allotment. Church 2009 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 10731 West 131st Street APPLICATION Orland Park, Illinois Mass at 2:00pm APPLICANT(S) NAME: ______Buffet Luncheon following Mass PHONE NUMBER ( ______) ______will be held at SCHOOL ATTENDING: ______Hackney’s of Palos Park GRADE LEVEL(S) ENTERING IN 2009:______123rd and LaGrange Road Palos Park, Illinois 60464 PARENT’S NAME, IF APPLICANT IS NOT A MEMBER: Donation: $20 per person; tables of 10. ______Bus transportation may be available for this event; Application deadline is July 15, 2009. if interested, call the Home Office at 773-782-2601

Mail Application to: Please R.S.V.P. for the luncheon to: Tuition Committee Co-Chair Tom Dudek Barbara Rustik 45738 Savannah Drive 9007 Hillcrest Lane, Woodridge, Illinois 60517 Canton, MI 48187 630-985-5603 Reservation Deadline: Wed., June 10, 2009 or email application to Tom Dudek ([email protected]) Make check payable to: “PRCUA, District #8” or Frank Nasiatka ([email protected]). Narod Polski Page 7 June 1, 2009

(Continued from page 5) Dearly Departed PRCUA and former city editor and contributing editor of the Brothers NEW YORK SUN. His book is a new and largely and Sisters unknown story of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, hero of the US and Poland. After his MEMBER SOC STATE very interesting and BRUDNICKI, ANTONINA 2303 WI informative presentation BUCZYNSKI, SALLY 1000 IL about Kosciuszko, we had EKSTOWICZ, FLORENCE 2051 NJ an opportunity to ask FIGURA, MARY ANN 1198 IL questions. Alex GOLEMBIEWSKI, RICHARD 2303 WI GROBLEWSKI, CHESTER 1486 IL Storozynski also signed Jacek Chaba, Bishop Paprocki, Mark Sokolowski, Basia Ackerman, Mary Jane GRUCA, MARY 673 IL copies of his book, which Robles, Anna Sokolowski,Maria Ciesla, Richard Ciesla, Jan Lorys JANICZAK, FRANK 308 IL are available for KOPACZEWSKI, CLARENCE 2108 OH purchase at the PMA Gift Shop. KOWLEK, JOSEPH 1133 PA On Sunday, May 10th, a Graduation Mass was held at St. Hyacinth Basilica for over KUMITIS JR., SIMON 934 PA KUMITIS, TERESA 934 PA 700 high school graduates from the Polish Language Schools in Chicagoland, who attended LAFFREDO, NELLIE 2021 PA with their teachers, family and guests. It was great to see all the students together at this LINKIEWICZ, JOSEPHINE 1486 IL annual Mass and to honor them and show the LUCEWICZ, FRANCES 2030 NJ community and their extended families what they have accomplished. The afternoon LUKASZEWSKI, HELEN 850 IN consisted of Mass, awarding of diplomas and gifts of books. During the Mass, graduates did MACHEV, GEORGE 1610 IL MALISZEWSKI, LEON 224 PA the readings, the petitions and the presentation of the gifts. At the end of Mass, Polish MASARIK, KAREN 76 NJ Teacher's Association President Ewa Koch called each graduate up to receive their diploma MROZ, ROBERT 33 IL and RP Consul Gen. Zygmunt Matynia presented each student with an album about Poland. NIKOLAYUK, DOROTHY 1000 IL Overall, this Mass is a very nice way to honor our graduates and congratulate them on all of OSTROLENCKI, EMMA 989 MI their hard work. It is a nice close to that chapter of their lives. Congratulations to all PALCZAK, HELEN 1612 IL PITKO, JENNY 105 KS graduates, including Natalia, daughter of Narod Polski Managing Editor Lidia Kowalewicz. POKRYWKA, GENEVIEVE 927 VT THANK YOU - On May 12th, Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. Archbishop of Chicago, PRZYBYSZEWSKI, ADAM 294 IL at the Annual Catechetical Ministries Award Banquet at Drury Lane in Oak Brook, RADOMSKI, CASIMER 712 NY presented recognition awards. I was among the recipients of a Special Recognition Award SABUDA, ROSE 1122 NY for my support of Polish Youth and Youth Ministry in the Archdiocese of Chicago. I was SENDROWSKI, CHESTER 1070 MA SIKORSKI, WALTER 2388 NJ truly surprised to receive this nomination and prestigious award. (I am the second recipient SMEJA, WANDA 1000 IL of this award.) I feel so deeply honored to have been selected. Without our youth, their SOKOLOWSKI, REV. BERNARD 868 NY selfless support, their involvement and contributions to the Archdiocese Youth Ministry, SZYDLOWSKI, BEVERLY 2315 WI this recognition would be impossible. I feel that this award also belongs to all of those TAGLIOLA, ROBERT 265 IL involved. We all hope that our youth will continue to be involved just as selflessly as they TOKARSKI, JANET 2022 PA URBANIAK, EDWARD 295 PA have been in the past. I would like to thank the Archdiocese of Chicago, Cardinal Francis URIK, IRENE 224 PA George; Most Reverend Thomas J. Paprocki, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago; Jacek Chaba, VOLAND, GRACE 2220 OH Polish Youth Coordinator; and all involved for bestowing this award upon me. I am truly WEIS, STEPHEN ANTHONY 72 MO honored and thank you from the bottom of my heart. I would like also to congratulate all WOJCIK, VERONICA 683 IL the other award recipients for their outstanding contributions and dedication. I truly believe WZOREK, ELEANORE 300 IL ZABAWSKI, JOHN 703 PA that we all can learn a great deal from the positive example set by these outstanding award ZELKOWSKI, FRANK 213 WV recipients. Special thank you to all who sent congratulations, good wishes and flowers, especially my secretary, Mary Jane Robles, PMA President Maria Ciesla and her husband Richard, PMA Curator Jan Lorys, Jacek Chaba and my family who attended the award Banquet. Serdeczne Bog Zaplac CONGRATULATIONS - I am delighted to inform you that Jennifer Crissey, PRCUA May they rest in eternal peace. Executive Assistant, has been selected to attend the highly competitive and prestigious summer program at the School for Leaders for the Polish Community Abroad in Warsaw, Poland, which is for a select few active Polonia representatives in the US and Canada. The program comprises two-weeks of workshops in Poland, meetings and study visits. The participants will be offered insights into PRCUA SCHOLARSHIPS everyday life in Poland, issues concerning the transformation of the political system in Poland, the country's contemporary society and economy, as well its culture and history. Participants will develop ARE AVAILABLE their leadership skills and will be trained to undertake dynamic and socially aware activities in their local communities. We would like to congratulate Jenny on her acceptance to this special program and congratulate her for the hard work and dedication that she had already exhibited. As many of you Each year, the PRCUA offers PRCUA know, Jenny is very active in our PRCUA organization, the Polish Museum of America and many members undergraduate, graduate and other organizations in Polonia HAPPY BIRTHDAY! - Happy Birthday and Sto Lat to all who are celebrating a birthday in professional degree scholarship from the June, especially to PRCUA employees:Anna Wolan, Membership Dept.; Michael Perzynski; Ewa PRCUA Scholarship Fund. Trzeciak, Ohio Office; PMA employees Halina Misterka, Archivist; and Malgorzata Kot, Head Applications for the 2009-2010 school year are now Librarian; to PRCUA National Directors Mitch Bienia of District #5 and Robert Bugielski of District available. The scholarships and grants are renewable, #7. Also, Happy Birthday to Frieda Zabek, former Director of District #1; Richard Jaminski, very talented choreographer of Wesoly Lud, Polanie and Southwest Center; Patricia Steven, Syrena however, an application must be submitted each year. Ensemble Director; Ursula Walton, Toledo, Ohio Polish language teacher. Wishing you all the happy Scholarships are specific to the school and educational things birthday celebrations bring! Happy Birthday and STO LAT to our son-in-law, Sean Ackerman - program named in the application. I hope your birthday be extra special - exactly like you! Happy Birthday to all June babies! A very Applicants must submit an essay of up to 500 words on a Special Happy 2nd Birthday to our granddaughter Aurora. She is such a ray of sunshine from the moment she was born. Our granddaughter has bought so much happiness to our lives and we are sure topic determined each year by PRCUA along with your she will continue to do so for many years to come. “Happy Birthday, Sweetie! We love you more than completed application and an official school transcript. words can say. We are so blessed to have you!” Go to the PRCUA website for details and an application HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! - Happy Wedding Anniversary to National PRCUA Vice President for both these scholarship programs: Robert Bielenda and his lovely wife, Eleanor; Past District #8 National Director Steve Cieslicki and www.prcua.org click on “Member Benefits” his wife Marge; and to wonderful friends Basia and Janusz Frankowicz, Marlene and Andre Bober and Marysia and Bolek Bogun. I hope that married life is especially sweet to all of you! Congratulations! DEADLINES: More photos of events included in this column can be viewed at www.prcua.org/news/rvp. Application, essay and official transcript for the PRCUA I look forward to hearing from you. Let me know what's going on in your corner of the world. E- Scholarships must be postmarked by July 1, 2009. Mail: [email protected] or call 1-800- 772-8632 or send letters to: 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642-4101 Page 8 Narod Polski June 1, 2009

ScriptSave Programs Savings for Members N.J. FRATERNAL CONGRESS During these tough economic times, even saving nickels and dimes helps. That is why the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America is pleased to offer a Prescription Drug Program to our members. 2009 YOUTH VOLUNTEER At no additional cost to you, our members are able to save money on their prescription drugs and other healthcare programs. AWARD The PRCUA began offering the ScriptSave Program in December 2004. Ever since then, we have One of the most important fraternal programs been able to save our members $17,789 on their prescription drugs. offered by the New Jersey Fraternal Congress is its From January thru April 2009, we have been able to save our members $297.57, with an Youth Volunteer Award Program. Each year the average savings of $27.05 per prescription. NJFC chooses deserving young students from a Since the inception of our Program, the total cost to PRCUA for this Fraternal Benefit to cover member society, based on their volunteer the cost of mailing the prescription card to our members was approximately $140. This is one of our achievements with their society as well as the many low cost Fraternal Benefits of being a member of the PRCUA. community at large. ScriptSave is available to all PRCUA members and everyone in their household with no limits This year each award winner will receive $500 on usage and no income or age restrictions. Members who participate in the ScriptSave program with an additional $500 award to his or her receive savings on: designated charity. The number of awards will be - Prescription Drugs - Instant discounts that average over 21% with potential savings of up to based upon the proceeds of the Convention ad book. 50% on brand name and generic prescriptions (based on national savings data) The Youth Volunteer Award Committee of the - Vision Care - 28% savings on prescription lenses and frames, 15% savings on conventional NJFC will make the selection of the award contact lens (non-disposable), 20% savings on non-prescription lenses and frames, and a $55 eye recipients and all decisions are final. The award exam with dilation. There are no limits on usage and you can save at over 13,000 locations, recipients will be announced at the 76th Annual including both private practice providers and optical retailers (such as LensCrafters, Target Optical, NJFC Convention to be held at the Hilton Casino Sears Optical, and most Pearle Vision locations) Resort in Atlantic City, NJ on October 8 & 9, 2009. - Hearing Care - 15% off on over 70 hearing aid models Rules & Requirements - Applicant must: - Diabetes & Respiratory Supplies - Savings on diabetes testing and respiratory supplies Have NJ residency, be a 16-22 yr. old member of delivered directly to your home the PRCUA and obtain a recommendation letter - Daily Living Products - 15% to 60% off retail products, for physical and clinical needs from the PRCUA. Applications must be To receive your ScriptSave card at no cost, please call the ScriptSave Customer Care Center at postmarked no later than September 1, 2009. For 1-800-700-3957 and mention Group #488. Note - this program is discount only, not insurance. This an application contact: program is not an insurance policy and does not provide insurance coverage. Discounts are available Josephine Szarowicz, Secretary-Treasurer exclusively through participating pharmacies. To search for participating pharmacies in your area, Polish Roman Catholic Union of America visit the website at www.scriptsave.com and enter the PRCUA's Group #488. - By Madia Robles 984 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60642-4101 Savings Report for 04-2009 Year To Date 2009 Prescriptions Filled: 19 67 Polish American Night Fifth Third Field Normal Retail Pricing: $761.89 $2,957.15 Toledo, Ohio ScriptSave Pricing: $464.32 $1,898.26 Saturday, August 1 at 7 p.m.

Total Dollars Saved By Your Cardholders: $297.57 $1,058.89 Toledo Mud Hens vs. Louisville Bats Pre-game program starts at 5:30 p.m. Average Saved Per Discounted Prescription: $27.05 $24.63 Tickets: $15. includes pre-game concert by Your Group's Discounted Prescription Savings: 43.47% 39.22% Touch of Brass; game; post-game fireworks; souvenir; admission to post-game party at PRCUA Average Saved Per Discounted Prescription Hall with food, beverages and live entertainment by $45.22 Touch of Brass. $32.59 Ticket deadline: July 20, 2009. Make check $27.05 $19.05 $19.21 payable to: PRCUA $11.26 Mail order to: Polish American Night, John Mulka, 406 Washington 11-2008 12-2008 01-2009 02-2009 03-2009 04-2009 St., Toledo, OH 42604 Call: Paul Wenzel Jr. Your Group's Discounted Prescription Savings 419-265-2615 or email 62.49% [email protected] 43.47% 28.01% 28.51% 32.29% 19.04% PRCUA JUNIOR BOWLING TOURNAMENT & 11-2008 12-2008 01-2009 02-2009 03-2009 04-2009 GRANDPARENTS ROLL-OFF Total Savings For 2008 Saturday, June 27, 2009 Prescriptions Filled: 247 at 9:30 a.m. Check-in at 9 Stardust Bowl Normal Retail Pricing: $34,774.44 37 East Lorraine Ave., Addison, Illinois ScriptSave Pricing: $28,624.10 Reservations & payments must be made Total Dollars Saved By Your Cardholders: $6,150.34 by June 19th. Call 773-782-2601

Average Saved Per Discounted Prescription: $32.89 FREE for juvenile PRCUA members ages 4 to 15 years. Your Group's Discounted Prescription Savings: 23.11% Grandparents, adults and non- member children, $5.00. Total Savings Since Your ScriptSave Program Began (Dec-04) $17,789.27 Narod Polski Page 9 June 1, 2009 Join Hands Day in Michigan Michigan's Polish Folk Dance Festival

Troy, Michigan - The 2nd Annual Polish Folk Dance Festival was held on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the American/Polish Cultural Center in Troy, MI. Fourteen local folk dance ensembles performed and over 600 dancers attended. PRCUA's representation was upheld well with dancers from the following ensembles: Gwiazda - Hamtramck, MI, Halka - Detroit, MI, Mala Polska - Sterling Hts, MI, Opole - Warren, MI, Tatry - Dearborn, MI, Zajaczek - Sterling Hts, MI and Zakopane - Sterling Hts, MI. With free admission to all guests, the festival lasted from 4 pm to 8 pm. Everyone enjoyed Polish Folk dances Julius Szymczyk, Basia Toboy, Tom such as national dances "Polonez", Krakowiak", "Oberek" Lisiecki & Bernice Adamkiewicz and "Kujawiak" and also many regional dances from "Lowicz", "Wielkopolska", "Lublin", "Rzeszow", "Sieradz", "Kashuby", "Opoczno" and many many more. Each group presented something different, wearing appropriate folk attire for their suites. With the many dances presented, the audience was able to see the character, energy, and beautiful representation of each area of Poland. PRCUA fraternal helpers from Michigan on “Join Hands Day” The Festival had many Sterling Hts., MI - “Join Hands Day,” sponsored by the sponsors supporting the event: National Fraternal Congress of America, is celebrated every the American/Polish Cultural May with acts of fraternal helpfulness performed by caring Center, along with PRCUA, people within local communities across America. This year, PAC Credit Union, PWA and on Saturday, May 09, 2009, Michigan PRCUA District 10 PNA. Directors, Barbara Toboy and Tom Lisiecki, along with the Also enjoying this event were Michigan PRCUA dance school students, teachers, directors Directors of District #10, and officers joined hands to help the Polish Army Veterans Barbara Toboy and Tom Home in Sterling Hts, MI. Workers brought their rakes, Lisiecki who, with help from shovels, gloves, garbage bags and beautiful flats of flowers PRCUA members Julius to plant around the grounds. Szymczyk and Bernice Once again, this year, Barbara and Tom asked the Gwiazda Dancers Adamkiewicz, had a PRCUA dance groups for ideas on how we can participate in the booth at the festival promoting our national Join Hands Day. The dance groups thought that organization with informational last year's project was a great idea and that we should go brochures, goodies, tokens and a chance back to the Polish Army Veterans Home and plant flowers for one lucky person to win a $50 gas and clean all the grounds for the residents. card. Members of the PRCUA dance groups (Gwiazda APCC and Festival Director Tomasz Dancers, Halka Dancers, Polskie Maki Dance Ensemble, Kielar (PRCUA Mala Polska’s teacher) Zajaczek Dance Ensemble. and Zakopane Polish Folk worked very hard to put on this event. Dance Ensemble) came ready to work, bringing their He wanted to showcase all the talent in supplies to get a little dirty. Flats of flowers were also the Detroit area. The Festival was a donated by the groups. Everyone got their hands in the wonderful success. The Hall was packed dirt. with some guests watching in standing- Halka Dancers Director Toboy brought donuts, juice and water to help room-only areas. keep all the workers energized and hydrated. Directors Barbara Toboy and Tom Lisiecki would like to thank all those who participated physically and by donating supplies to this event. You made the 2009 PRCUA Michigan Join Hands Day a success. By Director Tom Lisiecki

Anna Toboy with her Mom, Tatry Dancers Dir. Barbara Mala Polska Toboy, Dir. Tom Lisiecki and Rita Cerankowski, Halka Dance School Director

Raffle prize winner with Tom Lisiecki Zajaczek Polish Folk Dance Ensemble

Zajaczek Dance I would like to say School 'Congratulations' to all the PRCUA participants with dance schools and all the other school director Michigan dances schools on their Colleen wonderful performances that Bonkowski inspired many to be even more proud of our Polish Heritage.

Written and submitted by Opole Dancers Dir. Tom Lisiecki Page 10 Narod Polski June 1, 2009

Amanda Lynn Paryski Mary Frances Wolicki Bartosz Maska Kaitlyn Maria Burbank Kasia Anna Dzubia

Grant Henry Shymanski Angela Marie Zielonka Daniell Marie Fuller Lindsay Christine Kitrys Robert Alan Vilag

PRCUA Dance School Graduates Honored at Michigan State Ball

Elegance and mystique filled the air during the 18th Annual Michigan State Ball, which was held on March 7, 2009. The “Masquerade Ball,” as it was themed, was held at the beautiful Crystal Gardens Ballroom and Conference Center in Southgate, MI. The ten PRCUA Michigan dance schools were proud to introduce 21 of their graduating seniors to the Polish American community. These young men and women earned the privilege of participating in the Ball by their many contributions to Christina Ann Craft Chelsey Ann Starin their dance schools and the community at large. Michigan dance school directors and instructors welcomed PRCUA dignitaries to the Ball, including National President Wallace M. Ozog and First Lady Joann Ozog; Resident Vice President Anna Sokolowski and her husband, Mark; Vice President Robert Bielenda and wife, Eleanor; District 10 National Director Barbara Toboy and her husband, Ron; District 10 National Director Tom Lisiecki; National PRCUA Chaplain Rev. Walter Ptak; and Chancellor of the Orchard Lake Schools, Rev. Timothy Whalen. After the formal “Witamy,” Master of Ceremonies Thomas Lisiecki introduced the 21 honorees and their escorts, who were donned in glamorous long white gowns and black tuxedos. The Graduate Presentation Program took place after dinner with the graduates’ re-entrance into the Ballroom wearing masks. An encore presentation of a traditional lift that occurred during their Masquerade Waltz allowed for the unmasking of the graduates and their escorts. Secondly, a fiery Mazurka was performed before the graduates were bestowed with honorary medallions by President Wallace Ozog and Resident Vice President Anna Sokolowski. The resumes of the graduates were read by their respective dance school teachers, which revealed to the audience that the graduates were truly the “cream of the crop” of PRCUA graduates. Melissa Joann Dunn As is customary during the Ball, special presentations were made on behalf of the graduates. Rachel Rose Czarnota Representing the students of all ten dance schools, National Dir. Barbara Toboy presented a check to Mike Ostrowski, President of the American Polish Assistance Association to help that organization help the community. The graduates then presented a donation for the Polish Museum of America in Chicago, Illinois, to PRCUA First Lady Joann Ozog. A donation to the Orchard Lake Schools was made to Rev. Timothy Whalen. To her surprise, Ball Foundress and long-time chairperson Shirley Galanty - “Mrs. G” as she is affectionately known to the students - was presented with a silver cross pendant and thanked for organizing the Michigan State Ball, which has given hundreds of PRCUA dancers a memory of a lifetime. A touching family blessing was given by Rev. Whalen as proud parents stood alongside their dance school graduate. (Continued on page 11) Erin Marie Wiszowaty Meghan Elizabeth Zyburski

Christopher Cervenak Traice Marie Rokita Kristin Marie Schmidt Kasia Renee Szczerbinski Zachary Stephen Hyso Narod Polski Page 11 June 1, 2009

2009 Michigan State Ball participants from ten PRCUA Polish Dance Schools in Michigan with their escorts

(Continued from page 10) The graduates and their escorts then performed a very the Wieliczka Dancers for 6 years and with the Rogalin Dance Troupe for the last 9 elegant, beautifully choreographed Polonez, which brought the formal program to a years. Jeff Molek was her partner. close. Kasia Dziuba, 17, is the daughter of Louis and Krystyna Dziuba. She has Just before the Band played their first musical note, the graduates pulled out danced with the Rogalin Dance Troupe for 12 years, serving as assistant dance one more surprise and performed to “American Bandstand” to the delight of teacher for 5 years. Kasia’s escort was Joseph Piechocki. everyone present. Amanda Paryaski, 17, is the daughter of Mark and Doreen Paryaski. She has Special thanks are extended to PRCUA members Duane Malinowski, who danced with Rogalin Dance Troupe for 14 years. Her escort was Michael Kruso. provided musical entertainment of all styles of dance throughout the dinner and Kristen Schmidt, 17, is the daughter of Edwin and Andrea Coatney and after the graduate presentation, and to Mary Ann Gruda of Marygold’s Florist for Rodney Schmidt. She has been a member of Rogalin Dance Troupe for 14 years. Her her outstanding floral artistry. partner for the evening was Jeffrey Murt. A special note of gratitude is extended to the PRCUA Michigan Ball Class of Robert Vilag, 17, is the son of Ronald and Janet Vilag. He is a 15-year member 2009, along with their escorts, for attending the Sunday morning practices and for of the Rogalin Dance Troupe and his dance partner was Katelyn Mills. being such a GREAT group of students. They all performed magnificently and truly Kaitlyn Burbank, 17, is the daughter of Scott and Laura Burbank. She is a represented their individual dance schools with great honor! Thanks are also second-generation Syrena Dance Ensemble member who has been dancing for 14 extended to all the teachers and choreographers whose hard work throughout the years. Kaitlyn was escorted by Matt Steven, a 2008 Syrena graduate. years makes these many years of dancing possible for our PRCUA youth. Chelsey Starin, 17, is the daughter of Ross and Kathy Starin. She has been a The success of the evening is attributed to all the PRCUA Michigan dance member of the Syrena Dance Ensemble for 14 years. Her escort was Justin Selwa. school directors: Cyndi Cervenak (Gwiazda); Rita Cerankowski (Halka); Robin Koyl Traice Rokita, 17, is the daughter of Stan and Janice Rokita. She has danced (Mala Polska); Beth Thacker (Opole); Marie Jalkiewicz (Polskie Maki); Michelle with the Tatry Dancers for 14 years. Her escort was fellow Tatry graduate Grant Stechschulte (Rogalin); Pat Steven (Syrena); Kristi Mihalic (Wieliczka), RoseAnne Shymanski. Lackey (Tatry); Colleen Bonkowski (Zajaczek), whose efforts helped to make this Grant Shymanski, 17, is the son of Deborah and Henry Shymanski. He has Ball a success. Special thanks are extended to National Director and Halka Dance been a member of Tatry Dancers for 15 years. His dance partner was fellow Tatry Instructor, Tom Lisiecki, who served as MC; Co-choreographers Shirley Galanty and graduate Traice Rokita. Kelly Malinowski, and Co-chairpersons Rita Cerankowski and Kelly Malinowski for Melissa Dunn, 17, is the daughter of Joe and Mary Dunn. She has danced with giving their best to assure that this would be a memorable evening for all the Wieliczka Dancers for 15 years and was escorted by Michael Castano. graduates and their families. Mary Wolicki, 17, is the daughter of Frank and Regina Wolicki. She has The 2009 graduates are: Christopher Cervenak, 17, the son of Thomas and danced for 15 years with PRCUA, 11 years with Mala Polska and 4 years with Cynthia Cervenak. He has danced with the Gwiazda Dancers for 14 years. Dominika Zajaczek Dance Ensemble. She was escorted by fellow Zajaczek graduate Zachary Koper, a 2008 graduate, was his guest for the evening. Hyso. Bartosz Maska, 17, is the son of Edward and Bozena Maska, He has been a Zachary Hyso, 17, is the son of Ronald and Carol Hyso. He has danced with member of the Gwiazda Dancers for 6 years. His partner was fellow graduate, PRCUA for 8 years - 4 with Opole and then 4 with Zajaczek Dance Ensemble. His Meghan Zyburski of Halka partner was Mary Wolicki. Dancers. Lindsay Kitrys, 17, is the Meghan Zyburski, 17, is daughter of John and Marcia the daughter of Thomas and Kitrys. She had danced with Mala Bridget Zyburski. She has been a Polska for 8 years and the last 3 Halka Dancer for 8 years and was years with the Zajaczek Folk escorted by Bartosz Maska. Ensemble, Her escort was Angela Zielonka, 17, is the Matthew Gury. daughter of Anthony and Donna Kasia Szczerbinski, 17, is the Zielonka. She has danced with daughter of Gerard and Mary the Mala Polska Ensemble for 15 Szczerbinski. She danced with the years and was escorted by fellow PRCUA for 15 years, the last 4 of Mala Polska dancer, Troy Koyl. which were with Zajaczek Dance Daniell Fuller, 18, is the Ensemble. Kasia’s escort was daughter of Kimberly Willenburg. fellow Zajaczek dancer, Andrew She has been a member of Polskie Greenia. Maki Dancers for 16 years. Her Erin Wiszowaty, 17, is the escort was Nicholas Situla. daughter of Robin Richey and Christina Craft, 17, is the Thomas Wiszowaty. She is a 15- daughter of Larry and Delphine year PRCUA dancer, 11 years Craft. She has been a member of with Mala Polska and 4 years the Rogalin Dance Troupe for 14 with the Zajaczek Dance year and her escort was Andrew Ensemble. Erin’s escort was Grabarkiewicz. Michigan Dance School Directors with PRCUA dignitaries: (Front l-r) VP R. & E. Bielenda, Randy Favot. Rachel Czarnota, 17, is the Res. VP. A. Sokolowski, Pres. W. Ozog, First Lady J. Ozog, Dir. B. & R. Toboy; (back, l-r) R. Cerankowski, Congratulations to all the daughter of Tony and Michelle K. Malinowski, Fr. T. Whalen, E. Thacker, R. Koyl, M. Sokolowski, R. Lackey, M. Jalkiewicz, M. Stechschulte, graduates and their families! Czarnota. She has danced with PRCUA Chaplain Fr. W. Ptak, C. Zalewski, P. Steven, C. Bonkowski, C. Cervenak, S. Galanty & Dir. T. Lisiecki - By Kelly Malinowski Page 12 Narod Polski June 1, 2009

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“JOIN HANDS DAY” the Shakespeare Garden in 1916. The majority of the gardens were built in the 1920's and 1930's. Originally the gardens were mostly European, but recently eastern, IN CLEVELAND middle-eastern and Asian gardens have been built. The most recent garden was the Azerbaijan Garden, which was On May 2, 2009, dedicated in 2008. Today the Cultural Gardens include fraternalists and non- paths, fountains, stonework and over 60 sculptures. fraternalists alike came The Polish Cultural Garden, graced with a sunken together in the greater octagonal fountain, was dedicated in 1934 at the corner of Cleveland area for "Join East Boulevard and St. Clair Avenue. The Polish Cultural Hands Day," a nationwide Garden was once honored with busts of eight famous Poles, project sponsored by the including Frederick Chopin, Nicholas Copernicus, Maria National Fraternal Congress Konopnicka, Adam Mickiewicz, Helen Modrzejewska, Ignac of America, designed to Paderewski, Henryk Sienkiewicz and Marie Sklodowska make a difference in Curie. There was also a small statuette of the Polish communities through helpful Renaissance poet Jan Kochanowski's daughter, who died at projects that connect youth a young age. Over the years, the busts disappeared, but and adults. recently the busts of Copernicus and Sienkiewicz were "Join Hands Day" replaced. On June 7, 2009 the bust of Marie Sklodowska gives fraternal benefit Curie will be unveiled and dedicated, and the bust of societies and volunteer Frederic Chopin is scheduled to be dedicated in 2010. organizations the Each year one cultural garden is selected to host "One opportunity to reach out to World Day," which is held in late September. "One World people they don't know, to Day" is a festival held at Cleveland's Cultural Gardens to bring together a range of celebrate the diversity of the city. Besides a Parade of generations and to develop National Flags, there will be an induction ceremony for new relationships. new citizens of the United States. Many of the cultural gardens offer ethnic food accompanied by traditional music Members of three fraternal organizations cleaning For the second year, the on this day. For 2009, the Polish Cultural Garden has been Cleveland’s Rockefeller Park three active fraternal benefit societies of greater Cleveland selected to be the host garden for "One World Day." have joined hands to work in cooperation on a project to clean the Polish Cultural Garden in Cleveland's Rockefeller Park. The Polish National Alliance (PNA,) the Alliance of Poles Submitted by Dir. Mitch Bienia Division of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA,) the Polish Women's Alliance (PWA) and the Union of Poles Division of the PNA (UPA/PNA) worked together to prepare the Polish Culture Garden for the wreath-laying ceremony that was part of the Miss Polonia 2009 Polish Constitution Day celebration. After a winter of snow, freezing rain, and general cold weather, debris collects in the cultural gardens. The City of Cleveland has its own spruce-up program later in the spring, but because the Polish Culture Garden is the site for laying a wreath for Polish Constitution Day on May 3rd, the garden had to be cleaned earlier. This year a number of younger volunteers joined the campaign. Volunteers from the Union of Poles in America Division of the PNA included PNA Commissioner Mark Relovsky, Ralph Bodziony and PNA Director Alan Szuflada. Alliance of Poles Division of PRCUA volunteers were Rick Bentley, Mitch Bienia and Gary Kotlarsic. The PWA team included our youngest volunteers, brothers Daniel and Chris Sosula, and their mother Bozena. PNA Director Bernadette Zubel represented District 9 of the Polish National Alliance. Mark Relovsky brought his pick-up truck loaded with garden clean-up equipment. His power lawn mower and power edger proved to be most beneficial. Everyone else brought rakes, shovels, gloves and plastic bags to tackle the job. First the area was combed for debris and other trash. Fallen Rick Bentley, judge, Cleveland Society of Poles; Mitchell Bienia, judge, branches and twigs were PRCUA; Francis Lisowski, judge, Union of Poles Division of PNA; gathered and put into plastic Malgorzata Bernas, Miss Polonia 2009; Walter Borkowski, Committee bags. Finally Mark Relovsky Chair; John Borkowski, President, Alliance of Poles Division, PRCUA cut the grass in the entire During the Polish Constitution of May 3rd celebration in area, while Rick Bentley Cleveland, Ohio Malgorzata Bernas was crowned as Miss Polonia edged the grass along all of Ohio by the PAC Ohio sidewalks. Division. She is a member of Mark Relovsky treated PRCUA Society # 2220, is an the entire crew with fresh 11th grader at Normandy coffee and tasty donuts at his H.S. in Parma, Ohio. She is own expense. an honor student, who plans The Cleveland Cultural to enter a career in medicine. Malgorzata sings Gardens are a collection of 25 in her church choir, and she gardens that represent some is also a member of the Piast the diversity of ethnic and Polish Folk Dance En- community groups that make semble. Malgorzata Bernas up the City of Cleveland. The will represent Polonia with Volunteers weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty for Join Hands Day Proud parents Grazyna and Richard first garden to be built was pride, grace, charm and Bernas with daughter, Malgorzata dignity. Narod Polski Page 13 June 1, 2009

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WORK CONTINUES ON “June and the Sacred Heart” PULASKI HONORARY The Month of June is a month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The CITIZENSHIP beautiful expressions of our Polish Catholic faith are filled with many ways to honor the Sacred Heart and the “Czerwcowe”, or June Devotions, are a popular part of many parishes’ annual observances. June is the “Month of the Sacred Heart” because the Feast of the Sacred Heart usually falls within it. Why? Because that is the way our blessed Lord wanted it when he revealed to St. Margaret Mary: “I am asking you to have the Friday after By Fr. Eric the Feast of Corpus Christi set apart as a special feast in honor of my Heart – a day Orzech, on which to receive Me in Holy Communion and to make reparation for the Chaplain indignities I have received in the Blessed Sacrament while exposed on the altars of Alliance of the world. I promise you, too, that I shall open my heart to all who honor me in this Poles Division way and who get others to do the same. They will feel in all its fullness the power of of PRCUA my love.” Our Lord appeared to St. Margaret Mary and revealed devotions to His Sacred Heart. She was favored with many apparitions, the most special ones took place between 1673 and 1675. This year, that day falls on June 19. In our Diocese of Cleveland, it is the day in which the Sacred Heart Apostolate, of which I am Diocesan Director, holds its Annual Mass of Reparation to the Sacred Heart at one of our area parishes. Saint Colette’s Church in Brunswick, Ohio, will host us this year and the Mass will begin at 7:00 PM. It is always well-attended by the faithful and has a good turnout of priests, especially in recent years, those newly ordained priests in our diocese. As many areas offer similar special events in honor of this Feast, I encourage all of our readers to find a way to celebrate and honor the Sacred Heart of this day and during the Month of June. Since this Feast has, as an important part of it, the dimension of reparation, I think it would be good to include for our readers, especially those who might not be able to get out, a copy of the Act of (L-r) John Borkowski, PRCUA District #5 Director Mitchell Bienia, US Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is recited during these celebrations. It is printed Congressman Dennis Kucinich, US Congressman Steve King, and below, along with the wonderful promises made by our Lord to St. Margaret Mary, to encourage all to Francis Rutkowski, Past National Pres. of the PRCUA include devotion to the Sacred Heart as part of your prayer routine this month and always.

On Thursday, April 23, 2009 Alliance of Poles Division ACT OF REPARATION TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS President John Borkowski, General Secretary Francis Rutkowski, O sweet Jesus, whose overflowing charity for men is repaid by so much forgetfulness, negligence and PRCUA District # 5 Director Mitchell Bienia flew to and contempt, we kneel before you to repair by an act of homage the indifference and insults to which Washington to meet with US Congressman Dennis Kucinich - D your loving Heart is subjected. Aware that we ourselves had a share in such great disrespect, which we (OH) and US Congressman Steve King - R (IO) at Congressman now deplore, we ask your pardon, and declare our readiness to atone, not only for our own personal King's office in Washington, D.C. in the Longworth House Office offenses, but also for the sins of those who, far from the path of salvation, refuse in their obstinate Building, to discuss a bill to grant honorary US citizenship to the infidelity to follow you, their Shepherd and Leader, or, renouncing the vows of their baptism, have cast Polish-American hero and patriot, Casimir Pulaski. aside your law. On March 2, 2009 Senator Richard Durbin - D (IL) introduced We resolve to satisfy, each and every deplorable outrage committed against Christian modesty in the joint bill in the US Senate, where it was passed by unanimous unbecoming dress and behavior, for the temptation of the innocent for the frequent violation of consent. On March 3 the bill was received in the US House of Sundays and Holy Days, and the blasphemies spoken against you and your saints. We wish also to Representatives. make amends for the insults to which you Vicar on earth and your priests are subjected, for the Hon. Dennis Kucinich is the main sponsor of House Bill, with desecration by neglect or act of sacrilege against the Sacrament of your Divine Love, and for the crimes 22 cosponsors. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee of nations who resist the rights and teaching authority of the Church you have founded. with the message on Senate action. The proposed bill is now in the We now offer in reparation for these violations of your Divine honor, the satisfaction you once Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border made to your Eternal Father on the cross and which you continue to renew daily on our altars; we offer Security and International Law. Congressman King holds the key it in union with the acts of atonement of your Virgin Mother and all the saints and of the faithful on position of ranking minority member of this committee. earth; and we promise to make recompense, with the help of your grace, for all neglect of your great The purpose of the meeting with the Congressmen was to love and for the sins we and others have committed in the past. We will live a life of unwavering faith, continue the work to have General Pulaski proclaimed an of purity of conduct, of perfect observance of the precepts of the gospel and especially that of charity. honorary US citizen posthumously. Congressman Steve King was Loving Jesus, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our model in reparation, receive the honest and straightforward in stating that only deserving people voluntary offering we make of this atonement and by gift of perseverance, keep us so that we may all should be made honorary US citizens. He will continue to research one day come to that happy home where you, with the Father and Holy Spirit live and reign, God, the facts about Casimir Pulaski and he will give an honest world without end. Amen. assessment of his findings. Only six persons in the history of the United Stated have been proclaimed honorary citizens of the USA. What is needed for this bill to become law is for the Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Immigration Subcommittee to discharge the bill back to the House Of the many promises Our Lord Jesus Christ revealed to Saint Margaret Mary in favor of souls floor with a favorable recommendation. When the bill is passed by devoted to His Sacred Heart, the principal ones are as follows: the House of Representatives, the president's must sign it into law. 1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life. This bill was introduced and passed the US Senate last year, 2. I will give peace in their families. during the 110th Congress, but languished in committee in the US 3. I will console them in all their troubles. House. It is hoped that the bill will become law this year. 4. I will be their refuge in life and especially at the hour of death. Following the meeting in Congressman King's office, 5. I will pour abundant blessings upon all their undertakings. Congressman Kucinich invited Bienia, Borkowski and Rutkowski 6. Sinners shall find in my Heart the source and infinite ocean of mercy. to his office in the Rayburn Building. He reiterated his pleasure at 7. Tepid souls shall become fervent. representing the people of the 10th Congressional District in his 8. Fervent souls shall rise speedily to great perfection. official capacity in Washington. He also explained his eagerness 9. I will bless the homes in which the image of My Sacred Heart shall be exposed and venerated. for Pulaski to be made an honorary US citizen. 10. I will give to priests the power to touch the most hardened hearts. After a long and exhaustive one-day trip to Washington, 11. Persons who propagate this devotion shall have their name eternally written in my Heart and it Bienia, Borkowski and Rutkowski flew back to Cleveland with the shall never be effaced. satisfaction that they may have some small part in the granting of 12. I promise you, in the excessive mercy of my heart that my all-powerful love will grant to all those honorary US citizenship to Casimir Pulaski. who receive Holy Communion on the First Friday for nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance; they shall not die in my disgrace nor without receiving the sacraments; my divine - By Dir. Mitchell Bienia Heart shall be their safe refuge in that last moment. Page 14 Narod Polski 1 czerwca, 2009 Wiadomoœci z Cleveland, Ohio Zwi¹zek Polaków w Ameryce - Dywizja ZPRKA

Kotlarsic. Nie HEJ, jest to pierwszy ZIELONE WY, taniec, którego choreografiê SZKOLNE LATA... opracowa³a p. Agnieszka Kotlarsic. "Nie p³aczcie wy, ojce, matki Pamiêtam Patrz¹cy za morze! "Suitê tañców Now¹ Polskê wam tu dziatki kurpiowskich", Stworz¹ w imiê Bo¿e! która przed Polska krew w nas p³ynie, laty zosta³a Polskie serce bije, przyjêta równie Polska mowa - nasza mowa, z wielkim Choæ w cudzej krainie"... - aplauzem, co Ten piêkny fragment wiersza Marii "Kujawiak". Konopnickiej przyszed³ mi na myœl ju¿ Wykonanie na wstêpie uroczystoœci z okazji "Kujawiaka" przez zakoñczenia roku szkolnego w Szkole Asiê Sychlê potwierdza Polskiej Zwi¹zku Polaków - Dywizji moje przekonanie o ZPRKA. autentycznych Wielki napis na scenie "Maria talentach naszych Konopnicka 1842-1910", zwiastowa³, ¿e dzieci i m³odzie¿y. scenariusz oparty bêdzie na twórczoœci Pragnê w tym poetyckiej Marii Konopnickiej. Nale¿y miejscu podziêkowaæ pogratulowaæ pomys³u nauczycielkom: nauczycielom za pracê p. mgr Ewie Wiechec - nauczycielce w rozwijaniu tych jêzyka polskiego, p. Agnieszce Kotlarsic - talentów, a nauczycielce umuzykalnienia i rytmiki, a szanownym Rodzicom jak siê okaza³o podczas wystêpów i choreografii, p. Gra¿ynie Siwik - nauczycielce Grupy gratulujê utalentowanych dzieci! dzieci najm³odszych, ¿e taki program przygotowa³y i opracowa³y z dzieæmi i m³odzie¿¹ na Ukoronowaniem uroczystoœci by³y tañce m³odszych dzieci "Krakowiak", zakoñczenie roku szkolnego. nagrodzony niemilkn¹cymi brawami i, dzieci starszych "Mazur", które Piosenki oparte na tekstach Marii Konopnickiej z muzyk¹ Zygmunta Noskowskiego. opracowali i przygotowali Nale¿y podkreœliæ, ¿e Maria Konopnicka zosta³a uznana za najwybitniejsz¹ poetkê swej nauczyciele tañca p. Ma³gorzata epoki. Zyska³a ogromn¹ popularnoœæ i autorytet spo³eczny dziêki liryce patriotycznej oraz K¹cki i p. Andrzej Gutowski œlicznym utworom dla dzieci. oraz wystêp Zespo³u Pieœni i Do dziœ brzmi mi w g³owie Tañca Ludowego "Piast" pod opowieœæ "O krasnoludkach i sierotce kierownictwem p. Agnieszki Marysi". Pani mgr. Ewa Wiechec Kotlarsic i Ma³gorzaty K¹ckiej, wykorzysta³a tê piêkn¹ opowieœæ, a który zatañczy³ "Polki tak¿e "Szkolne przygody Pimpusia starowarszawskie", solo Sade³ko" (mam w domu kotka œpiewa³y: Basia Sychla i "Pimpusia"), "Na jagody" oraz liczne Ma³gorzata Bernas - nasza wiersze "Pranie", "Stefek Burczymucha" nowa Miss Polonia! i inne. Wystêpy nagrodzono Zanim jednak zostaliœmy tym rzêsistymi oklaskami! wszystkim oczarowani pani mgr. Ewa Uroczystoœci zakoñczenia roku szkolnego i artystyczny wystêp naszych Wiechec wyg³osi³a krótkie kochanych dzieci i m³odzie¿y by³, jak co roku pe³en czaru, m³odzieñczego przemówienie powitalne, po którym ks. entuzjazmu i raz jeszcze potwierdza³ talenty twórcze szko³y polskiej im. Henryka Andrzej Knapik odmówi³ modlitwê. Sienkiewicza Zwi¹zku Polaków - Dywizji ZPRKA! Obecnoœæ ksiêdza na tej uroczystoœci Gratulacje i brawa! Oto przyk³ad wspólnej, rzetelnej pracy w wiêkszoœci jest dla nas zawsze poczuciem bezinteresownej, której rezultatem jest radoœæ dzieci, radoœæ rodziców i przynale¿noœci do Koœcio³a Katolickiego, nauczycieli, ¿e ich kontynuacji naszych polskich tradycji i trud nie poszed³ na wartoœci chrzeœcijañskich. marne i wreszcie Widowisko s³owno-muzyczne radoœæ nas oczarowa³o widowniê. Rolê poetki wszystkich! piêknie odegra³a Justynka Krupa. Podziêkowanie Piosenki "Jesieni¹, jesieni¹"...œlicznymi dla nauczycieli w g³osami zachwycili - Ela Suhak, Grzegorz serdecznych s³owach Siwik, tak samo "Ogródek" Paulina przekaza³a p. Kossakowska i Kuba Kossakowski. Tylekroæ œpiewan¹ przeze mnie w dzieciñstwie "Rotê" - Krystyna œpiewali teraz Megi i Ashley Budzi³o, "Taniec" - Ewelina Siwik i Asia Turolska. Niebrzydowska. I p³ynê³y jak górskie potoki s³owa i melodie, piêknie opracowane i wykonane przez dzieci Weso³ych wakacji i m³odzie¿, i¿ zda³o siê, ¿e powróci³y w³asne zielone, szkolne lata, które tam, w ojczyŸnie ¿yczy, opisuj¹cy te pozosta³y we mgle oddalenia. Patrzy³em, jak zawsze urzeczony na wystêpy naszych milusiñskich, s³ucha³em uroczystoœci, wierz¹c, wierszyków... "w mowie dziada ¿e pozostan¹ w pradziada, co szmerliwa jak trawa", pamiêci na zawsze a wszystko by³o tak urzekaj¹ce wspomnienia tych dni, swym piêknem, ¿e obudzi³o które, po latach, romantyczn¹, polsk¹ duszê, i... przywo³ywaæ bêd¹ "ojczyste przysz³y na myœl strony". szkolnych lat uroki i Dopiero z zadumy wyrwa³y kochane postacie na gromkie, niekoñcz¹ce siê brawa! po¿ó³k³ych ju¿ Ale to nie by³ jeszcze fina³. fotografiach. Teraz zadziwi wszystkich solowy taniec "Kujawiak", który zatañczy Andrzej Mirecki Asia Sychla w opracowaniu Zdjêcia: Henryk K¹cki choreograficznym p. Agnieszki Narod Polski Page 15 4 maja, 2009 Wiadomoœci z Cleveland, Ohio Zwi¹zek Polaków w Ameryce - Dywizja ZPRKA CZERWCOWE WYDARZENIA CZERWIEC HISTORYCZNE Szósty miesi¹c roku (³ac.Junius). Nazwê bierze od czerw, czyli poprostu czerwiec, który okreœla drobnego owada, p³ód pszczeli. 1.VI.1002 - Boles³aw Chrobry zajmuje £u¿yce, póŸniej przez Niemców Ws³owniku etymologicznym jêz. polskiego Bruknera jest napisane: "miesi¹c zgermanizowane. czerwiec nazwany tak, ¿e siê w tej porze lêgnie czerw pszczó³, a pszczelarstwo by³o 2.VI.1944 - Nalot 1000 bombowców na Niemcy. jedn¹ z najwa¿niejszych ga³êzi gospodarstwa s³owiañskiego". 4.VI.1917 - Powstaje Armia Polska we Francji. Potwierdzenie hipotezy uczonego znaleŸæ mo¿na w porzekadle ludowym: "W 5.VI.1674 - Elekcja Jana Sobieskiego na króla polskiego. czerwcu pod czerwcem siedzi czerwiec". 5.VI.1569 - Uroczyste przy³¹czenie do Polski Kijowa, w myœl uchwa³ Unii A co mówi¹ o tym piêknym miesi¹cu wiosenno-letnie przys³owia? "Czerwiec po Lubelskiej. deszczowym maju czêsto d¿d¿ysty w naszym kraju", "Czerwiec - przerwiec, bo 9.VI.1815 - Kongres Wiedeñski uchwala stworzenie Królestwa przerywa gospodarkê a¿ po ¿niwa", "Czerwiec siê czerwieni? - Bêdzie doœæ w Kongresowego. kieszeni", "Czerwiec sta³y, bêdzie grudzieñ doskona³y", "Czerwiec temu siê zieleni, kto 11.VI.1920 - Wojska polskie wycofuj¹ siê z Kijowa. do pracy siê nie leni", "W czerwcu siê to lêga, co siê przed tym sprzêga", "Deszcz na 13.VI.1915 - Szar¿a u³anów mjr. W¹sowicza pod Rokitn¹ na okopy œwiêtego Jakuba - na pszeniczkê pewna zguba", "Pogoda na Nikodema - cztery niedziele deszczu nie ma". rosyjskie, jeden z najwspanialszych w historii ataków kawalerii. 15.VI.1940 - Walki 10 Brygady kawalerii pancernej we Francji. 16.VI.1942 - Zatopienie ORP "Kujawiak" pod Malt¹. ZNAK ZODIAKU BLIZNIÊTA 17.VI.1696 - Zgon Jana III Sobieskiego. 22 V - 21 VI 18.VI.1434 - Pogrzeb W³adys³awa Jagie³³y w Krakowie. 20.VI.1940 - Rozstrzelanie Macieja Rataja i Mieczys³awa Niedzia³kowskiego ¯aden znak nie jest tak bardzo pozbawiony konserwatyzmu jak BliŸniêta. w Palmirach pod Warszaw¹. S¹ nowatorami, nudzi ich wszystko, co stare, nie ulegaj¹ce zmianie, ma³o postêpowe. Dla urozmaicenia zmieniaj¹ wiêc zapatrywania, a bardzo czêsto tak¿e 22.VI.1922 - Wojska polskie wkraczaj¹ na Górny Œl¹sk. zawód, niekiedy kilka razy w ¿yciu. Wszechstronnoœæ BliŸni¹t jest zadziwiaj¹ca, 22.VI.1940 - Przybycie do Londynu Rz¹du gen. Sikorskiego po klêsce niestety w wiêkszoœci wypadków kosztem dok³adnoœci. Francji. BliŸniêta nie lubi¹ stagnacji, dogmatyzmu, sta³oœci, zamkniêcia siê w sobie, 24.VI.1912 - Napoleon przekracza Niemen i rozpoczyna wojnê z Rosj¹. d³ugiego siê zastanawiania. Lubi¹ wszystko, co rozs¹dne, logiczne, bystre. Przepadaj¹ 25.VI.1447 - Koronacja Kazimierza Jagielloñczyka, za panowania którego za podró¿ami, ruchem, pojedynkami s³ownymi. Poci¹ga je wszystko co modne, Polska przy³¹czy³a z powrotem Pomorze. eleganckie, efektowne. 28.VI.1919 - Podpisanie Traktatu pokojowego z Niemcami w Wersalu. Maj¹ du¿e poczucie humoru i zawsze s¹ wdziêcznymi s³uchaczami dobrych, 29.VI.1941 - Zgon Ignacego Paderewskiego w Nowym Jorku. inteligentnych dowcipów. Pracuj¹ najchêtniej w zawodzie intelektualnym, gdzie 30.VI.1649 - Okopanie siê pod Zbara¿em Ksiêcia Jeremiego mo¿na walczyæ i dzia³aæ piórem i jêzykiem. Wiœniowieckiego, oblê¿onego przez hordy Bohdana Chmielnickiego. NA MIÊDZYNARODOWY DZIEÑ DZIECKA 30.VI.1943 - Aresztowanie w Warszawie gen. Roweckiego przez Niemców. A je¿eli masz dziecko, najszczêœliwszy z ludzi, 21 czerwca 1945 roku w Moskwie, zapad³y wyroki w procesie 16 które jest jako ptaszek i motyl, i kwiat - przywódców podziemnych AK w³adz polskich, podstêpnie wywiezionych spójrz w oczy twego dziecka... W sercu ci siê zbudzi przez w³adze sowieckie do Rosji. radoœæ, której nie zaæmi najsmutniejszy œwiat. Skazano gen. Leopolda Okulickiego na 10 lat wiêzienia. (Zosta³ J. Ejsmond zamordowany w nieznanych okolicznoœciach). Jana St. Jankowskiego na 8 lat wiêzienia. Adama Bienia i Stanis³awa Jasiukowicza na piêæ lat. Pozostali od czterech do osiemnastu miesiêcy wiêzienia. ***** ABYŒMY ZDROWI BYLI Dnia 2 czerwca 1979 roku - przyby³ do Polski Ojciec Œwiêty Jan Pawe³ II z pierwsz¹ wizyt¹ apostolsk¹, która trwa³a do 10 czerwca. Ojciec Œwiêty Jedzmy du¿o warzyw odwiedzi³ wówczas: Warszawê, Gniezno, Czêstochowê, Kraków, Kalwariê W profilaktyce wielu chorób, du¿¹ rolê odgrywaj¹ warzywa. Jedz¹c du¿¹ iloœæ Zebrzydowsk¹, Wadowice, Oœwiêcim i Nowy Targ. warzyw zwiêkszamy odpornoœæ organizmu na choroby. Zalecana bogata dieta w Podczas powitania na warszawskim lotnisku Okêcie, po uca³owaniu warzywa pozwala te¿ obni¿yæ podwy¿szone ciœnienie. Zawartoœæ przeciwutleniaczy ziemi, powiedzia³: w warzywach (beta-karoten, witamina Ci E) pomaga w udro¿nieniu têtnic. "Uca³owa³em ziemiê polsk¹, w której wyros³em. Ziemiê, z której wezwa³ A oto zalecane warzywa, które zapobiegaj¹ chorobom: mnie Bóg - niezbadanym wyrokiem swojej Opatrznoœci - na Stolicê Piotrow¹ SELER - obni¿a podwy¿szone ciœnienie krwi. w Rzymie. Ziemiê, do której przybywam dziœ jako pielgrzym... STR¥CZKOWE - Fasola, groch, soja (zalecana kobietom), soczewica, bób - zawieraj¹ Niech bêdzie pochwalony Jezus Chrystus! du¿o b³onnika, a szczególnie w³ókien rozpuszczalnych. Maj¹ dzia³ania PozdrawiamWas w imiê Chrystusa tak, jak nauczy³em siê pozdrawiaæ przeciwmia¿d¿ycowe. ludzi tutaj w Polsce... W Polsce, w tej mojej ziemi ojczystej, w której stale BURAKI - reguluj¹ stê¿enie cholesterolu, lekko przeczyszczaj¹. Maj¹ w³aœciwoœci tkwiê g³êboko wroœniêty korzeniami mojego ¿ycia, mojego serca, mojego antyrakowe. S¹ dobrym Ÿród³em kwasu foliowego i minera³ów. Sok buraczany powo³ania". wzmacnia organizm. Liœcie zawieraj¹ beta-karoten, wapñ oraz ¿elazo (mo¿na je Podczas tej pielgrzymki w czasie Mszy œw. pad³y historyczne s³owa, gotowaæ jak szpinak). Polecamy smaczny produkt z Polski "Barszczyk czerwony". które Ojciec Œwiêty wypowiedzia³: "Niech zst¹pi Duch Twój i odmieni BAK£A¯ANY - przeciwbakteryjne, moczopêdne. Zawieraj¹ glikoalkaloidy oblicze ziemi. Tej ziemi". stosowane do produkcji kremów lecz¹cych raka skóry. 10 czerwca 1997 roku, ju¿ w wolnej Polsce, Ojciec Œwiêty zakoñczy³ sw¹ BROKU£Y - przeciwutleniacze, maj¹ dzia³anie antynowotworowe (rak sutka), kolejn¹ pielgrzymkê do Polski i podczas po¿egnania na lotnisku w przeciw chorobie wrzodowej, pomocne przy cukrzycy (zawieraj¹ chrom). Krakowie powiedzia³: Dostarczaj¹ tak¿e sporo beta-karotenu, który w organizmie przekszta³cany jest w "Chwile po¿egnania s¹ zawsze trudne. ¯egnam siê z wami, umi³owani witaminê A. Zawieraj¹ kwas foliowy, ¿elazo i potas. Najlepiej jeœæ je na surowo rodacy, z t¹ g³êbok¹ œwiadomoœci¹, i¿ to po¿egnanie nie oznacza zerwania gdy¿ gotowanie niszczy czêœæ po¿ytecznych substancji. wiêzi - jaka ³¹czy mnie z moj¹ umi³owan¹ ojczyzn¹. Wracaj¹c do Watykanu KALAFIOR - Zawiera du¿¹ iloœæ witaminy C oraz zwi¹zki siarki, które chroni¹ zabieram w sercu was wszystkich, wasze radoœci i wasze troski, zabieram przed ró¿nymi nowotworami. Co ciekawe: jest niskokaloryczny, a przy tym doœæ syc¹cy. ca³¹ moj¹ ojczyznê. Równoczeœnie proszê was, jak to czyni³ kiedyœ œw. Pawe³ CEBULA - przez wieki znana jest jako lekarstwo przeciw chorobom. Wp³ywa na Aposto³, o trochê miejsca w waszych sercach i w waszych modlitwach, abym obni¿enie poziomu cholesterolu we krwi. Zapobiega krzepniêciu krwi, chroni wiêc móg³ s³u¿yæ Koœcio³owi Bo¿emu, jak d³ugo Chrystus tego ode mnie za¿¹da". przed chorob¹ wieñcow¹. Niszczy komórki rakowe. Page 16 Narod Polski 1 czerwca, 2009

Alex Storo¿yñski - kiedyœ sam stypendysta Fundacji Koœciuszkowskiej, obecnie Koœciuszkowcy w Muzeum nowy jej prezes - podczas wieczoru spotka³ siê i wymieni³ kilka s³ów z obecn¹ na sali wraz z rodzicami tegoroczn¹ stypendystk¹ Fundacji Koœciuszkowskiej - Justyn¹ Chicago, IL - Pi¹tkowy (8 V 2009) wieczór autorski zapowiada³ siê bardzo ciekawie, zosta³ Jab³oñsk¹. Spotkanie to mia³o symboliczny wymiar ci¹g³oœci misji Fundacji przygotowany przez Jana Lorysia, Krystynê Grell, Mary Jane Robles, Lidiê Filus, Richa Kujawê oraz Koœciuszkowskiej s³u¿¹cej studentom. pisz¹c¹ te s³owa. W materia³ach W ho³dzie Koœciuszce Fundacja Koœciuszkowska zamierza co roku obchodziæ jego promocyjnych ksi¹¿ki zawarte by³y imieniny we wszystkich swoich siedzibach. W tym roku przypadaj¹ one we œrodê, 29 informacje, które zaintrygowa³y mi³oœników paŸdziernika. Zapiszmy sobie tê datê. historii i sympatyków Muzeum Polskiego w Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce wdziêczne jest tym wszystkim, którzy zakupili i Ameryce (MPA), którzy obcuj¹ z zakupi¹ w naszym sklepie publikacjê Alexa Storo¿yñskiego. 40% dochodu z ka¿dej pami¹tkami po Koœciuszce i nie mogli ksi¹¿ki zakupionej za naszym poœrednictwem jest przeznaczane na dzia³alnoœæ przepuœciæ takiej wspania³ej okazji. Pomimo muzealn¹. (informacje pod numerem telefonu 1-773-384-3352 wew. 101). Ksi¹¿ki s¹ ogromnych korków na drogach i tak¿e do nabycia w ksiêgarniach Barnes & Noble, Borders i na portalu Amazon. konkurencyjnych imprez - goœcie zjechali Autor po krótkim pobycie w Chicago udaje siê w dalsz¹ drogê promocyjn¹ - do t³umnie do MPA. Niektórzy nawet z bardzo Waszyngtonu, Buffalo i Filadelfii. ¯yczymy mu sukcesów i serdecznie dziêkujemy za odleg³ych przedmieœæ i miasta Milwaukee. przyjazd do Wietrznego Miasta. Relacje z wieczoru mo¿na obejrzeæ w TVP Chicago na Wspó³organizatorami wieczoru byli Oddzia³ internecie pod adresem: http://www.tvpchicago.tv/ oraz w programie Oblicza Ameryki w Chicagowski Fundacji Koœciuszkowskiej telewizji sateliternej POLSAT 2. Dodatkowe informacje udzielane s¹ przez Lidiê Filus - oraz Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce. Na Sali dyrektor Oddzia³u Chicagowskiego Fundacji Koœciuszkowskiej pod numerem telefonu G³ównej zgromadzeni byli przedstawiciele 847-698-0250. Prosimy tak¿e odwiedziæ strony internetowe Fundacji Koœciuszkowskiej, profesorowie Wyk³ad Alexa Storo¿yñskiego. http://www.peasantprince.com oraz http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org . Biografia chicagowskich uniwersytetów, prezesi i cz³onkowie organizacji polonijnych, nauczyciele polskich autora jest zamieszczona pod adresem szkó³ sobotnich, przedstawiciele mediów amerykañskich i polskich oraz sympatycy MPA. http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org/News_Storozynski_Bio.html Goœci przywita³ zgrabnym powi¹zaniem historii Koœciuszki i Muzeum dyrektor Jan M. Loryœ, Mo¿ecie Pañstwo skontaktowaæ siê z samym autorem pod adresem: nastêpnie przemawia³a prezes MPA - Maria Cieœla, która nakreœli³a cele i potrzeby MPA. Sylwetkê [email protected] g³ównego goœcia wieczoru oraz charakterystykê Fundacji Koœciuszkowskiej przedstawi³a dr Lidia Filus Ma³gorzata Kot, - dyrektor Oddzia³u Chicagowskiego Fundacji Koœciuszkowskiej. Punktem kulminacyjnym wieczoru kustosz Biblioteki Muzeum Polskiego w Ameryce by³ wspania³y wyk³ad Alexa Storo¿yñskiego IHJKIHJKIHJKIHJKIHJKIHJKIHJKIHJK poœwiêcony Tadeuszowi Koœciuszce, osnuty na kanwie nowo wydanej publikacji zatytu³owanej: The Peasant Prince Thaddeus Kosciuszko and Maria Werten i uczniowie the Age of Revolution [Ch³opski ksi¹¿ê.Tadeusz Koœciuszko i czasy rewolucji]. Porywaj¹cy wyk³ad by³ bogato i przepiêknie ilustrowany Po raz pierwszy w ponad siedemdziesiêcioletniej historii Muzeum elektronicznym pokazem obrazów, map, zdjêæ i Polskiego w Ameryce (MPA), kolekcja grafiki ze zbiorów w³asnych placówki - reprodukcji (maszyneriê konieczn¹ do tego w tym dwie litografie Marii Werten (1888-1949) - zostanie pokazana w Polsce pokazu ufundowa³o MPA Zrzeszenie jesieni¹ 2009 roku. To wspania³a okazja do prezentacji naszej instytucji poza Nauczycieli Polskich w Ameryce). Alex granicami Stanów Zjednoczonych. Storo¿yñski to wybitny amerykañski redaktor prasowy oraz niedawno wybrany prezes Zbiór rycin MPA obejmuje ponad 1000 grafik z okresu od koñca XVII po Fundacji Koœciuszkowskiej w Nowym Jorku. pocz¹tek XXI stulecia. Szczególnie ciekawe prace pochodz¹ z lat 20. i 30. XX Autor chêtnie sk³ada³ autografy Jest zdobywc¹ nagrody Pulitzera, by³ cz³onkiem wieku. Wiele z nich jest tak unikatowych, ¿e nawet muzea w Polsce nie mog¹ w zakupywanych przez goœci ksi¹¿kach. redakcji New York Daily News, za³o¿y³ sie nimi pochwaliæ. AMNEWYORK oraz by³ redaktorem New York Sun. Jego najnowsza ksi¹¿ka pe³na jest dot¹d Poœród innych cennych obiektów, Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce posiada niepublikowanych faktów dotycz¹cych ¿ycia Tadeusza Koœciuszki, bohatera Stanów Zjednoczonych i najwiêkszy znany na œwiecie zbiór blisko 400 obrazów, rysunków i grafik Polski. Jefferson nazywa³ Koœciuszkê "najbardziej czystym synem wolnoœci, jakiego kiedykolwiek zna³ autorstwa Marii Werten (Marya Werten lub Maria Wertenstein), absolwentki - i przez to wolnoœæ winna byæ w³asnoœci¹ wszystkich, a nie jedynie wybranych lub bogatych". W Akademii Sztuk Piêknych w Warszawie. Kolekcja zosta³a przekazana placówce swojej drodze do wolnoœci Koœciuszko wspó³pracowa³ z George'em Washingtonem, Benjaminem w 1945 roku przez Irenê Piotrowsk¹. Franklinem, Thomasem Jeffersonem, Thomasem Paine'em oraz rewolucjonistami francuskimi. Przeciwstawia³ siê tyranii carycy Katarzyny Wielkiej i Napoleona Bonaparte. Ksi¹¿ka "The Peasant Wœród grafik nale¿¹cych do zbioru Marii Werten odnaleziono 96 Prince" jest nieznan¹ dot¹d histori¹ ¿ycia Tadeusza Koœciuszki, histori¹ wolnoœci, oraz d¹¿enia do œwietnych drzeworytów z okresu miêdzywojennego wykonanych przez dzieci, osi¹gniêcia tolerancji w czasie rewolucji. (t³um. za komunikatem prasowym i cytatem z Thomas Dunne uczniów artystki, która wspó³pracowa³a z amerykañsk¹ organizacj¹ dzia³aj¹c¹ Books/St. Martin's Press - przyp. aut.). w Polsce: International School of Salê G³ówn¹ MPA wype³ni³o oko³o 100 s³uchaczy, którzy z ogromnym zaciekawieniem Art. Werten wielokrotnie wys³uchali ozdobionego anegdotami wyk³adu, który zadziwia³ szerokim zapleczem faktograficznym podró¿owa³a po Stanach oraz wzbudza³ podziw i szacunek dog³êbnym i wieloletnim zapoznaniem siê z tematem. Tajemnica Zjednoczonych, organizuj¹c zimowego futra, historia ³añcucha w West Point, czy zaanga¿owanie Afroamerykanów w wyzwalanie wystawy i wyk³ady promuj¹ce polskich ch³opów niech pozostanie zachêt¹ do przeczytania tej fenomenalnej ksi¹¿ki, która powinna sztukê polsk¹ oraz kursy dla dzieci. ozdobiæ ka¿d¹ domow¹ bibliotekê. Po czêœci naukowej przewidziany by³ czas na dyskusjê ze s³uchaczami, którzy zadawali bardzo Interesuj¹ca kolekcja Marii interesuj¹ce pytania dotycz¹ce m.in. prywatnoœci Koœciuszki, zawi³oœci jego ¿yciorysu oraz obrzêdów Werten warta jest z pewnoœci¹ pisania, jakie towarzyszy³y powstawaniu tej publikacji. Nie zabrak³o kwiatów w ho³dzie talentu Alexa sta³ej ekspozycji w naszym Storo¿yñskiego. By³ czas na podpisywanie ksi¹¿ek oraz rozmowy kuluarowe przy wspania³ym Muzeum, ale wymaga poczêstunku ufundowanym przez wczeœniejszego opracowania i Oddzia³ Chicagowski Fundacji konserwacji. Autorka tej Koœciuszkowskiej i krótkiej informacji w³aœnie przygotowanym przez Kasia's Deli. wyje¿d¿a do Polski na Dowiedzieliœmy siê od autora, miesiêczne stypendium, aby ¿e biografia - jeden z najwa¿niejszych poloników odnaleŸæ w bibliotekach i ostatnich lat, jest obecnie archiwach dokumenty, t³umaczona na jêzyk polski i publikacje dotycz¹ce artystki. niebawem uka¿e siêw Polsce, Drzeworyty z lat 30. XX nak³adem jednego ze znakomitych w uczniów (w wieku od 11 polskich wydawnictw. do 14 lat) Marii Werten, Wyk³ad odby³ siê w jêzyku które budz¹ podziw angielskim, ale autor w³ada dojrza³oœci¹ stylu i warsztatu. jêzykiem polskim, którego chêtnie i Monika Nowak czêsto u¿ywa³ podczas rozmów z czytelnikami. Autor z pracownikami muzeum i goœæmi. Niektóre z prac dzieci. Narod Polski Page 17 1 czerwca, 2009

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Od tego czasu nasi cz³onkowie zaoszczêdzili pod nastêpuj¹cym adresem: https:// secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/wybory dziêki udzia³owi w programie $17, 789.00. Po uruchomieniu powy¿szej strony nale¿y wybraæ pañstwo (Stany Zjednoczone Ameryki) oraz Tylko od stycznia do kwietnia 2009 r. nasi cz³onkowie w³aœciw¹ komisjê i dokonaæ zg³oszenia. Po bezpoœrednim zarejestrowaniu siê dane wyborcy zostan¹ zaoszczêdzili $297.57. Œrednia suma, która zosta³a automatycznie umieszczone w spisie wyborczym dla wybranej komisji i nie nale¿y dokonywaæ zaoszczêdczona przy ka¿dej wykupionej recepcie wynosi $27.05. dodatkowych zg³oszeñ w innej formie. Od chwili, gdy ZPRKA zaoferowa³o program swoim Zg³oszenie powinno zawieraæ nazwisko i imiona, imiê ojca, datê urodzenia, miejsce sta³ego cz³onkom, koszt wysy³ki kart ScriptSave wyniós³ 140 dol. Jest to zamieszkania wyborcy, numer wa¿nego polskiego paszportu, a tak¿e urz¹d wystawiaj¹cy i datê jeszcze jedna z form pomocy, któr¹ nie obci¹¿a naszej organizacji wydania paszportu oraz numer PESEL, jeœli wyborca go posiada, jak równie¿ numer i siedzibê wysokimi kosztami, ale pomaga finansowo naszym cz³onkom. komisji wyborczej, w której zamierza siê oddaæ g³os (formularz zg³oszenia dostêpny na stronie Z programu ScriptSave korzystaæ mog¹ wszyscy cz³onkowie internetowej oraz w siedzibie urzêdu). ZPRKA oraz ich najbli¿sze rodziny. Program nie posiada Zg³oszenia mo¿na dokonaæ najpóŸniej w 5-tym dniu przed dniem wyborów do Parlamentu ograniczenia z wzglêdu na czêstotliwoœc korzystania z programu Europejskiego (do dnia 2 czerwca br.). Wszelkie zg³oszenia, które wp³yn¹ do urzêdu po dniu 2 czerwca lub ca³kowitego dochodu rodziny, czy wieku osób korzystaj¹cych. br. nie zostan¹ uwzglêdnione w spisie. Posiadacze kart ScriptSave mog¹ korzystaæ z nastêpuj¹cych Na ¿¹danie osoby uprawnionej, umieszczonej w spisie, zmieniaj¹cej miejsce pobytu przed dniem zni¿ek: wyborów konsul, na podstawie spisu, wydaje zaœwiadczenie o prawie do g³osowania w miejscu pobytu w - Na lekarstwa przepisane na recepty - zni¿ki przeciêtnie dniu g³osowania. wynosz¹ ok. 21%, z mo¿liwoœci¹ zaoszczêdzenia do 50% na G³osowanie w obwodach g³osowania utworzonych za granic¹ w wyborach do Parlamentu lekarstwach firmowych (tzw. brand name) i innych (generic) - Europejskiego odbywa siê w lokalu obwodowej komisji wyborczej w ci¹gu jednego dnia, bez przerwy, zni¿ki wylicznone s¹ na podstawie danych w skali krajowej. miêdzy godzin¹ 8:00 a 20:00 czasu miejscowego (8 A.M-8 P.M). Warunkiem koniecznym do oddania - Na okulary i us³ugi optyczne - 28% oszczêdnoœci na szk³a g³osu jest stawienie siê w wybranej siedzibie komisji (do której nast¹pi³a wczeœniejsza rejestracja) z optyczne i oprawki do okularów; 15% na szk³a kontaktowe sta³e wa¿nym polskim paszportem. (wielorazowego u¿ytku); 20% oszczêdnoœci na okulary zakupione Numery i adresy lokali obwodowych Komisji Wyborczych w okrêgu konsularnym KGRP w Chicago: bez recepty; $55 - badanie lekarskie. Us³ugi nie s¹ limitowane i - Komisja nr 125 - Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago, 1530 N. Lakeshore Dr., Chicago mo¿na z nich skorzystaæ w ponad 13 tysi¹cach placówek, zarówno - Komisja nr 126 - Zwi¹zek Podhalan w Ameryce P³n., 4808 South Archer Avenue, Chicago prywatnych jak i sieci placówek takich jak np.: LensCrafters, - Komisja nr 127 - Parafia Œw. Agaty, 3239 South 9th Street, Saint Louis (Missouri) Target Optical, Sears Optical i w wiêkszoœci placówek Pearle - Komisja nr 128 - Parafia Œw. Konstancji, 5843 West Strong Street, Chicago Vision. - Komisja nr 129 - Parafia Œw. Jacka, 3636 West Wolfram Street, Chicago - 15% zni¿ki na ponad 70 modeli aparatów s³uchowych. - Komisja nr 130 - Amerykañsko-Polskie Centrum Kulturalne, 2975 East Maple Road, Troy - Zni¿ki dla diabetyków i osób z problemami uk³adu (Michigan) oddechowego - oszczêdnoœci na urz¹dzeniach do mierzenia Akty prawne, kalendarz wyborczy oraz informacje i komunikaty Pañstwowej Komisji Wyborczej poziomu cukru we krwi oraz urz¹dzeniach umo¿liwiaj¹cyc dostêpne s¹ na stronie: www.pkw.gov.pl oddychanie - dostarczanych prosto do domu klienta. - Produkty medyczne codziennego u¿ytku - 15% do 60% oszczêdnoœci na produktach medycznych o zastosowaniu KOMUNIKAT W SPRAWIE ZAPRZESTANIA PRZYJMOWANIA WNIOSKÓW leczniczym. O WYDANIE PASZPORTU 10-LETNIEGO W celu otrzymania darmowej karty ScriptSave, prosimy dzwoniæ do wydzia³u obs³ugi klienta Script Save Customer Care Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago informuje, i¿ z dniem 26 maja 2009 r. zaprzestaje przyjmowania Center pod numer 1-800-700-3957 i podaæ numer grupowy #488. wniosków o wydanie paszportu 10-letniego (z elementami biometrii) na dotychczasowych zasadach. UWAGA - program ScriptSave nie jest programem Zwi¹zane jest to z wprowadzaniem zmian w procedurze paszportowej i wdra¿aniem systemu ubezpieczeniowym na zdrowie lub ¿ycie, jest tylko i wy³¹cznie umo¿liwiaj¹cego pobieranie odcisków palców - zgodnie z planowanym wejœciem w ¿ycie zmiany programem zni¿ek na lekarstwa i niektóre produkty medyczne. przepisów zawartych w ustawie z dnia 13 lipca 2006 r. o dokumentach paszportowych. Zni¿ki mo¿na uzyskaæ w bior¹cych udzia³ w programie aptekach. Rozpoczêcie przyjmowania wniosków o wydanie paszportu 10-letniego (z elementami biometrii) na Wiêcej informacji nt. aptek nale¿¹cych do programu mo¿na nowych zasadach zostanie podane do wiadomoœci w póŸniejszym terminie. znaleŸæ na stronie www.scriptsave.com, wpisaæ nale¿y numer Nie nast¹pi przerwa w przyjmowaniu wniosków o wydanie paszportów tymczasowych. grupowy #488. Page 18 Narod Polski 1 czerwca, 2009

Uroczysta Msza œw. ku czci Patrona ZPRKA Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce zaprasza ca³¹ Poloniê na - Boskiego Serca Jezusa Bal Letni w niedzielê, 14 czerwca 2009 r. o godz. 14:00 i “Cich¹ Aukcjê” w koœciele Our Lady of the Woods w pi¹tek, 26 czerwca 2009 r. 10731 W. 131st. Street, Orland Park, IL Cafe la Cave Bezpoœrednio po Mszy œw. Des Plaines, IL zapraszamy na wspólny lunch w Hackney’s of Palos Hills Nagrodê “Ducha Polskoœci” otrzyma wice prezeska przy 123 ulicy i LaGrange Rd. Zwi¹zku Narodowego Polskiego w Ameryce Cena - $20.00 od osoby Theresa N. Abick

Rezerwacje mo¿na dokonaæ u Barbary Rustik, pocz¹tek - 18:30 Œ koktajle - 19:00 Œ obiad - 20:00 9007 Hillcrest Lane, Woodridge, IL 60517, tel. 630-985-5603 Prosimy dokonywaæ rezerwacji do œrody, 10 czerwca 2009 r. Bilety - $165.00 od osoby Czeki prosimy wystawiæ na: PRCUA District 8. Bilety do odebrania przy wejœciu. Dochód z tzw. Cichej Aukcji przeznaczony jest na dalsz¹ dzia³alnoœæ Muzeum Polskiego w Ameryce. W sprawie rezewacji lub przekazania donacji na “Cich¹ Aukcjê” Czy zaprenumerowa³eœ ju¿ cyfrow¹ wersjê prosimy dzwoniæ do Jenny Crissey, tel.: 773-782-2605. “Narodu Polskiego” NOWO{CI Pomó¿ zaoszczêdziæ œrodowisko i zredukowaæ koszty! W ZBIORACH BIBLIOTEKI Od maja, nasza publikacja “Naród Polski” ukazuje siê w ca³oœci w wersji MUZEUM POLSKIEGO cyfrowej w wysokiej rozdzielczoœci w kolorze, w formacie PDF. Osoby korzystaj¹ce z komputera, mog¹ otrzymywaæ “Naród Polski” drog¹ 44449 Winterson, J.: Namiêtnoœæ F-K W788n 2003 c1 elektroniczn¹, zamiast pocztow¹. Wybieraj¹c t¹ opcjê, nie tylko pomo¿ecie naszej 44450 The invisible made visible 704.948 I62 1998 c1 planecie - oszczêdzaj¹c drzewa i lasy i zmniejszaj¹c iloœæ odpadków, pomo¿ecie 44451 Arcydzie³a literatury polskiej 086.7 A675 c1 44452 G³owacki, J.: Z g³owy 921 G566z 2004 c2 równie¿ naszej organizacji zaoszczêdziæ na kosztach produkcji i przesy³ki naszej 44453 Ricciotti, G.: ¯ycie Jezusa Chrystusa 232.9 R493z 1956 c2 publikacji. Wersja cyfrowa dostêpna jest bezp³atnie. 44454 Semen, K.: Sukces Emigranta 921 D811s 2003 c1 Dok³adne informacje jak otrzymywaæ “Naród Polski” drog¹ elektroniczn¹, mo¿na 44455 Skonka, C.: Œladami genera³a Hallera 921 H185s 1995 c1 znaleŸæ na stronie: www.PRCUA.org/Narod Polski. 44456 Piotrowski, G.: Wspomnienia misjonarza o Chinach 959.7 P662w 1956 c1 Czytelnicy maj¹ wybór - mog¹ otrzymywaæ elektronicz¹ wersjê “Narodu 44457 Wachowicz, B.: "Nazwê Ciê - Koœciuszko!" A 921 K86w 2000 c2 Polskiego” oraz kontynuowaæ prenumeratê papierowego wydania publikacji drog¹ 44458 Knaflewska, J.: Ilustrowane dzieje literatury polskiej 860.9 K67i 1997 c1 pocztow¹ lub wybraæ opcjê prenumeraty elektronicznej i ca³kowicie zrezygnowaæ z 44459 Zamek Królewski w Warszawie 725.17 Z24 2003 c1 prenumeraty papierowej wersji “Narodu Polskiego”. Osoby, które zdecyduj¹ siê 44460 Ficek, Z.: Tatry Wysokie 914.641 F444t 2002 c1 zaprenumerowaæ “Naród Polski” drog¹ elektroniczn¹ i podadz¹ swój adres poczty e- 44461 Strzelczyk, J.: Œredniowieczny obraz œwiata 909.07 S928s 2004 c1 44462 Zurawski, J.: Door County 946.9774 Z96d 1998 c1+D2496 mail, bêd¹ otrzymywaæ wczeœniejsze powiadomienie o ukazaniu siê kolejnego numeru 44463 Holzer, J.: Dwa stulecia Polski i Europy 946 H762d 2004 c1 wydawnictwa, zanim bêdzie dostêpne dla innych u¿ytkowników naszej strony 44464 Wawrzyñczyk, B.: Leksykon powiatów Polski A R 914.603 W356l 2003 v2 c1 internetowej. Osoby, które nie chc¹ podaæ swojego adresu poczty e-mail, mog¹ 44465 Marshall, P.: Odnaleziona markiza F-K M369o 2004 c1 zrezygnowaæ z otrzymywania papierowej wersji publikacji i mieæ dostêp tylko do 44466 Kula, M.: Miêdzy przesz³oœci¹ a przysz³oœci¹ 946.09 K95m 2004 c1 elektronicznej wersji, w momencie, kiedy zostanie ona udostêpniona na naszej stronie 44467 Jakubowski, J.Z.: Stefan ¯eromski 921 Z58j 1964 c1 internetowej. Przypominamy, ¿e osoby, tkóre nie maj¹ dostêpu do internetu, bêd¹ nadal otrzymywaæ papierow¹ wersjê gazety. Zapraszamy wszystkich do czytania “Narodu Polskiego” w nowej, cyfrowej TURNIEJ KRÊGLARSKI wersji! DLA DZIECI I M£ODZIE¯Y Towarzystwo #1622 im. Marii Konopnickiej przy Zjednoczeniu Polskim Rzymsko Katolickim w Ameryce urz¹dza Sobota, 27 czerwca 2009 r. PIKNIK 9:30 rano (rejestracja - 9 rano) 7 czerwca 2009 r. Stardust Bowl pocz¹tek o 12 w po³udnie 37 East Lorraine Ave., Addison, IL Buffalo Woods 87th Steet i Kean Ave., Platforma #2 ZAPRASZAMY WSZYSTKICH DZIADKÓW NA KRÊGLARSK¥ Zapraszamy wszytkich do wspólnej zabawy na œwie¿ym powietrzu ROZGRYWKÊ!! Gry sportowe - Loterie - Gry dla dzieci Rezewacje i wymagane op³aty musz¹ byæ dokonane oraz wiele innych niespodzianek!!! do 19 czerwca 2009 r. W sprawie rezerwacji i informacji Kuchnia obficie zaopatrzona Š Soda i piwo do nabycia prosimy dzwoniæ pod numer: 1-773-782-2601 Dzieci i m³odzie¿ w wieku 4-15 lat, którzy s¹ cz³onkami ZPRKA - Ca³y dochód jest przeznaczony na fundusz stypendialny wstêp darmo dla absolwentów szko³y im. Marii Konopnickiej Dziadkowie i doroœli oraz dzieci i m³odzie¿ w wieku 4-15 lat, Info: Edward Muszalski (708) 599-9246 lub John Frankowicz (708) 598-5171 nie bêdacy cz³onkami ZPRKA - $5.00 Narod Polski Page 19 1 czerwca, 2009

(dok. ze str. 20) odby³ siê bankiet w narodu. restauracji "White Eagle". Goœci Dziœ, do tych wartoœci, do tego powita³ uroczyœcie prezes KBPK, bolesnego wydarzenia trzeba wracaæ, pomys³odawca i projektant budowy trzeba je ukazywaæ i to nie tylko nam, pomnika Wojciech Seweryn. Po ale tak¿e innym. Trzeba ukazywaæ odœpiewaniu hymnów narodowych narodowi amerykañskiemu, który amerykañskiego i polskiego, wnuczka czêsto nie jest œwiadomy naszego p. Seweryna, Natalia Wójtowicz wspania³ego dziedzictwa. Oddaj¹c odczyta³a wiersz “Katyñ”. Nastêpnie ho³d bohaterom, oddajemy ho³d wyst¹pi³ Chór im. Fryderyka Chopina wszystkim rodakom, którzy oddali w programie s³owno-muzycznym. ¿ycie za Polskê i którzy cierpieli za Po obiedzie wyst¹pi³ krótko z ni¹ w czasach straszengo komunizmu. kilkoma pieœniami znany tenor, Józef W miesi¹cu maju wspominamy Bankiet: (l-p) skarbnik “Wspólnoty Polskiej” Homik. Wyst¹pi³a równie¿ córka kolejn¹ rocznicê œmierci Grzegorz Popielarz, minister RP Witold Wœród uczestników uroczystoœci niedzielnych Wojciecha Seweryna, która niezapomnianego Prymasa Tysi¹clecia, Waszczykowski, konsul Zygmunt Matynia, obecni byli: (l-p) prezes ZPRKA Wallace Ozog, podziêkowa³a ojcu za przekazanie jej niez³omnego pasterza Koœcio³a i wiceprezeska ZPRKA Anna Soko³owski. Aurelia Puciñski, Marian Grabowski i jej dzieciom pamiêci o bohatera czasów niewoli komunistycznej. Wspominamy te¿ naszego S³ugê Bo¿ego Jana Paw³a zamordowanych w lasach katyñskich bohaterach polskich, wœród których by³ te¿ ojciec p. II, który walczy³ z ideologi¹ antyludzk¹. Podczas audiencji specjalnej 13 kwietnia 1996 roku do Seweryna oraz za poœwiêcenie, pamiêæ i pracê na rzecz budowy Pomnika Katyñskiego, który rodzin katyñskich Jan Pawe³ II mówi³: “Ojcze, przebacz im, bo nie wiedz¹ co czyni¹”. Te s³owa bêdzie trwa³ym wyrazem pamiêci Polonii amerykañskiej o tamtej, straszliwej zbrodni. s¹ szczególnie aktualne dla ludzi, których dotkn¹³ dramat niewinnej œmierci ich bliskich. Ta Nastêpnie dokonane zosta³o wrêczenie odznaczeñ przyznanych przez Lecha Kaczyñskiego ¿ywa pamiêæ powinna byæ zachowana jako przestroga dla przysz³ych pokoleñ - mówi³ Ojciec czterem cz³onkom Komitetu Budowy Pomnika Katyñskiego. Krzy¿e Oficerskie Orderu Zas³ugi Œwiêty. Jan Pawe³ II by³ zawsze zwi¹zany mocno z Ojczyzn¹ i jej losami. Po latach RP otrzymali proboszcz bazyliki œw. Jacka pontyfikatu papie¿a widzimy jak przybli¿y³ Polskê i Poloniê ca³emu œwiatu. w Chicago ks. Micha³ Osuch i inicjator Warto rónwie¿ przywo³aæ w pamiêci niedawno zmar³ego kapelana rodzin katyñskich, budowy pomnika Wojciech Seweryn. duszpasterza polonijnego, ksiêdza pra³ata Zdzis³awa Peszkowskiego, który bardzo interesowa³ Krzy¿e Kawalerskie Orderu Zas³ugi RP siê budow¹ Pomnika Katyñskiego w Chicago. To on wo³a³ o prawdê o Katyniu, o otrzymali: proboszcz parafii œw. sprawiedliwoœæ, o uznanie tej zbrodni za ludobójstwo na forum miêdzynarodowym. By³ Konstancji w Chicago ks. Tadeusz rzecznikiem has³a, które stworzy³: “Prawda, pamiêæ, pojednanie”. Dzieszko i sponsor budowy Stanis³aw W dniu 8 paŸdziernika 2000 roku prymas Polski poœwiêci³ kamieñ wêgielny pod ten Urbaniak. pomnik. Dziœ natomiast cieszymy siê Ksiê¿e Kardynale z tego faktu, ¿e dokonasz ods³oniêcia Medale “Wspólnoty Polskiej” i Pomnika Golgoty Wschodu. pami¹tkowe dyplomy wrêczy³ grupie Chcemy Tobie, Ksiê¿e Kardynale z³o¿yæ wyrazy wdziêcznoœci, gdy¿ sprawowa³eœ pos³ugê cz³onków Komitetu Budowy Pomnika pastersk¹ na prze³omie wielkich wydarzeñ upadku komunizmu i budowania nowej Polski. Katyñskiego w imieniu Stowarzyszenia Dziêkujemy Ci Kardynale Prymasie, ¿e “Wspólnota Polska” skarbnik zechcia³eœ poœwiêciæ ten pomnik, symbol naszego Rodzina Wojciecha Seweryna - ¿ona, córka stowarzyszenia Grzegorz Popielarz. patriotyzmu, a tak¿e naszej wiary. Œwiadomi wagi i dwoje wnuków. Rewan¿uj¹c siê, Wojciech Seweryn mordu katyñskigo, wyci¹gamy z tego dziedzictwa wrêczy³ pami¹tkowe miniaturki pomnika prymasowi Glempowi i innym dostojnym goœciom duchow¹ si³ê dla ¿ycia wspania³ej patriotycznej, J.E. prymas Glemp wrêczy³ równie¿ ks. proboszczowi Tadeuszowi Dzieszko album z ofiarnej Polonii chicagowskiej. pierwszej pielgrzymki Jana Paw³a II do Polski pt. “Jan Pawe³ II: Syn tej ziemi” oraz na rêce Wspominamy te¿ naszych rodaków, którzy nie wikariusza parafii zbiór swoich kazañ. do¿yli obecnej chwili. Oddajemy im ho³d. To oni na Na zakoñczenie programu wyst¹pi³ dzieciêco-m³odzie¿owy zespó³ góralski W³adys³awa tej ziemi amerykañskiej siali wartoœci wyros³e z Pawlikowskiego. wiary, wyniesione z Ojczyzny, z naszego ¿ycia. Ten Pomnik Katyñski to wysoki krzy¿ wykonany z czarnego granitu. Przed krzy¿em ustawiona Pomnik Katyñski w Chicago niech bêdzie symbolem jest pieta - Matka Boska, w której rêkach spoczywa cia³o zamordowanego strza³em w ty³ g³owy utrudzonej na emigracji naszej Polonii. Niech z tego oficera polskiego, którego rêce - tak jak rêce wielu pomordowanych w lasach katyñskich, katyñskiego lasu, ziemi czerwonej od polskiej krwi, J.E. prymas Polski kard. Józef zwi¹zane s¹ drutem kolczastym. Z ty³u krzy¿a ustawione s¹ wykonane z bia³ego granitu wyrasta œwiêtoœæ i piêkno ludzkiego ducha, aby one Glemp otrzyma³ pami¹tkow¹ skrzyd³a, w kszta³cie bia³ego or³a. G³ównym wykonawc¹ granitowego or³a i innych elementów s³u¿y³y nowym czasom i pokoleniom, które tak statuetkê. z tego materia³u, a tak¿e monta¿u, by³a firma Venetian monument Co. z Chicago przy bardzo potrzebuj¹ œwiadectwa wiary i mi³oœci wspó³pracy z firm¹ hindusk¹ oraz Cold Springs Minnesota i Granite Gallery z Chicago. narodów. L. Kowalewicz (zdjêcia: A. Soko³owski, L. Kowalewicz) W tym roku Ksi¹dz Kardyna³ Józef Glemp obchodzi 30-lecie œwiêceñ biskupich. Polonia chicagowska patrzy na Ciebie tak¿e jako na œwiadka pos³ugi kardyna³a Stefana Wyszyñskiego, którego by³eœ najbli¿szym wspó³pracownikiem. “Ku Pamiêci Niez³omnym” Dziêkujemy Ci za d³ugie lata pos³ugi i kierowania Koœcio³em w Polsce jako Prymas Polski, mgr Jan Jaworski - Chicago Opiekun Polonii w œwiecie i wieloletni przewodnicz¹cy Konferencji Episkopatu Polski. Zapewniamy Eminencjê, ¿e ta wizyta w Chicago zostanie zachowana w historii Polonii, a nade wszystko w naszych sercach i umys³ach. 17 maja 2009 roku ods³oniêty i poœwiêcony zosta³ Pomnik Katyñski na cmentarzu œw. W czasie ceremonii poœwiêcenia Pomnika Katyñskiego prymas Polski wyrazi³ wdziêcznoœæ Wojciecha w Chicago przez prymasa Polski ks. kardyna³a Józefa Glempa. Pomys³odawc¹ i i zdowolenie, ¿e budowa pomnika doczeka³a siê fina³u, w którym osobiœcie móg³ uczestniczyæ. projektantem by³ Wojciech Seweryn, którego ojciec zosta³ zamordowany w Katyniu. On to Wspomnia³, ¿e akcja upamiêtnienia ofiar mordu katyñskiego jak¹ kilkanaœcie lat temu w³aœnie przez wiele lat, z wielkim poœwiêceniem podj¹³ siê wraz z Komitetem dzie³a budowy zapocz¹kowano, postawienie przez niego krzy¿a w lesie katyñskim, rozszerzy³a siê na ró¿ne pomnika. miejsca w œwicie. Zgromadziliœmy siê, aby oddaæ ho³d naszym bohaterom, którzy oddali swoje ¿ycie za nasz¹ Równie¿ w dniu 17 maja, ks. prymas odprawi³ Mszê œw. w koœciele œw. Konstancji, a Ojczyznê-Polskê, którzy do dziœ w Europie nie otrzymali nale¿nej czci i powszechnej pamiêci. nastêpnie spotka³ siê z Poloni¹ na okolicznoœciowym obiedzie. Dlatego Polska dziœ potrzebuje Na uroczystoœæ zosta³y nades³ane gratulacje od prezydenta RP Lecha Kaczyñskigo oraz od nowego spojrzenia na wartoœci i biskupa polowego W.P. wymiar swej tradycji. Przez czas gen. dywizji, Tadeusza niewoli narodowej i tej w czasach P³oskiego z Warszawy. zaborów i tej w wojennych i Tak jak w dniu powojennych latach, przylotu 16 maja i eksponowaliœmy niepodleg³oœciowe serdecznym powitaniu na powstañcze i martyrologiczne w¹tki lotnisku O’Hare, tak te¿ naszej przesz³oœci. Sta³y siê powrót kardyna³a Glempa istotnym elementem edukacji dnia 18 maja, by³ bardzo narodowej to¿samoœci polskiego entuzjastyczny i etosu. Ale jakby na drugi plan podnios³y, ¿egnany by³ schodzi³y wydarzenia dziej¹ce siê przez orkiestrê góralsk¹, w Katyniu. Istniej¹ “jakieœ si³y”, m³odzie¿, dzieci i które do dziœ nie chc¹ oddaæ Odznaczeni (l-p): ks. Micha³ Osuch, Wojciech Zespó³ góralski. Wœród m³odzie¿y goœcie: (l-p) dzia³aczy polonijnych. honoru polskim oficerom, Seweryn, ks. Tadeusz Dzieszko, Stanis³aw ks. Tadeusz Dzieszko, min. Waszczykowski, konsul ¿o³nierzom - “kwiatowi” naszego Urbaniak. Zygmunt Matynia. Page 20 Narod Polski 1 czerwca, 2009

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W niedzielê, 17 maja 2009 roku nast¹pi³o uroczyste poœwiêcenie i Z roku na rok i w bardzo szybkim tempie wzrasta koszt edukacji w ods³oniêcie Pomnika Katyñskiego na szko³ach wy¿szych. Studentom coraz trudniej jest uczêszczaæ na cmentarzu œw. Wojciecha w Niles, IL. uczelniê i w tym samym czasie pracowaæ, aby op³aciæ wszystkie Komitet Budowy Pomnika Katyñskiego rachunki. Dziêki pomocy takich organizacji jak nasze Zjednoczenie O godz. 12 w po³udnie odby³ siê na Polskie Rzymsko Katolickie w Ameryce, studenci maj¹ szansê zdobywaæ cmentarzu uroczysty koncert, a o godz. 2 po wykszta³cenie i skoncentrowaæ siê na nauce, zamiast na dodatkowej po³udniu zosta³a odprawiona uroczysta Msza pracy, która pozwoli im op³aciæ koszt nauki. œw., przy budynku cmentarza, pod Z roku na rok przybywa te¿ studentów ubiegaj¹cych siê o pomoc przewodnictwem prymasa Polski, ks. kard. finansow¹. Tylko dziêki nap³ywowi pieniêdzy na Fundusz Edukacyjny Józefa Glempa, który specjalnie na tê ZPRKA (PRCUA Education Fund, Inc.) mo¿liwe bêdzie zwiêkszenie uroczystoœæ przylecia³ z Polski. wysokoœci stypendiów oraz liczba stypendiów, które wspomog¹ naszych W koncelebrze udzia³ wziêli J.E. bp stypendystów. Thaddeusz Jakubowski, i J.E. bp Thomas PRCUA Education Fund, Inc., uznana jest prawnie przez stan Paprocki, proboszcz bazyliki œw. Jacka w Illinois jako organizacja niedochodowa (Non-Profit), i posiada kod Chicago ks. Micha³ Osuch i proboszcz parafii urzêdu podatkowego (Internal Revenue Code) 501©(3). Msza œw. na cmentarzu œw. Wojciecha. Donacji mo¿na dokonaæ na trzy sposoby: Przy o³tarzu (l-p): J.E. bp. Tadeusz 1. Jednorazowa donacja w wysokoœci nie przekraczaj¹cej $24,999.00, Jakubowski, J.E. kard. Józef Glemp, która mo¿e byæ wykorzystana w ci¹gu jednego roku, lub roz³o¿ona na J.E. bp. Tomasz Paprocki kilka lat, przeznaczona na jeden wyznaczony kierunek studiów. 2. Donacja w wysokoœci $25,000.00 lub wiêcej, zdeponowana w œw. Konstancji w Chicago ks. Tadeusz dzieszko, przeci¹gu 12 miesiêcy, uznana jako Fundusz Wieczysty. Dochód z tego w asyœcie ksiê¿y z polonijnych parafii. funduszu przeznaczony zostanie na granty stypendialne dla studentów W swoim kazaniu prymas Glemp na okreœlonym kierunku studiów. wspomnia³ o miejscach chwalebnych bitw, w 3. Inne donacje w ró¿nych wysokoœciach, które nap³yn¹ na Fundusz których uczestniczyli ¿o³nierze polscy, o dniach Edukacyjny ZPRKA, zostan¹ rozdysponowany wed³ug zaleceñ Rady chwa³y i dniach klêsk. Zaznaczy³, ¿e musimy Dyrektorów. pamiêtaæ o dniach klêsk i krzy¿ach, ale równie¿ i Donacji mo¿na dokonywaæ w gotówce, czekiem, w formie o tym, ¿e krzy¿ zawsze prowadzi nas do chwa³y. przekazania na ten cel w³asnoœci, papierów wartoœciowych, prezentów Mówi³ o zbrodni katyñskiej, która przez wiele lat w postaci odsetków od inwestycji, ubezpieczeñ, testamentów i pozostawa³a tajemnic¹ oraz podziêkowa³ dokumetnów powierniczych. Jest to te¿ doskona³a okazja, aby z³o¿yæ wszystkim, którzy przyczynili siê do budowy donacjê w imieniu, lub ku pamiêci osoby lub grupy osób, czy organizacji. Pomnika Katyñskiego w Niles i wyrazi³ nadziejê, Zdobycie wy¿szego wykszta³cenia w dzisiejszych czasach jest ¿e pomnik ten s³u¿y³ bêdzie wielu nastêpnym konieczne, ale niezwykle kosztowne. Wspieraj¹c Fundusz Edukacyjny pokoleniom Polonii w Ameryce. ZPRKA pomo¿ecie studentom osi¹gn¹æ ten cel, pomo¿ecie wykszta³ciæ Uroczysty moment poœwiêcenia pomnika. Lektorami byli harcerze, dary mszalne kolejne pokolenie m³odzie¿y, która w przysz³oœci bêdzie liderami naszej nieœli: przedstawiciele szkó³ polonijnej spo³ecznoœci. polskich, cz³onkowie Dziêkujemy za hojne donacje w imieniu ZPRKA i wszystkich Komitetu Budowy studentów, którzy otrzymaj¹ wsparcie finansowe. Wszelkie pytania na Pomnika Katyñskiego oraz temat Funduszu Edukacyjnego ZPRKA prosimy kierowaæ pod numer cz³onkowie rodziny p. tel.: 773-1-800-772-8632. Wiêcej informacji mo¿na równie¿ znaleŸæ na Wojciecha Seweryna, stronie internetowej www.prcua.org, pod has³em Members' Benefits. inicjatora budowy i Prosimy donatorów o wystawianie czeków na: PRCUA Education projektodawcy pomnika. Fund, Inc. i przes³anie na adres: PRCUA Education Fund, Inc, 984 N. Bezpoœrednio po mszy Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60642. œw. nast¹pi³ akt ods³oniêcia i poœwiêcenia Pomnika LUNCH “KOCHAMY NASZYCH STYPENDYSTÓW” Katyñskiego, którego Jesteœmy niezwykle dumni z wszystkich studentów, którzy dokona³ J.E. kard. Glemp zdobywaj¹ wykszta³cenie na wy¿szych uczelniach. Dostrzegamy w asyœcie J.E. kard. potrzebê pomocy studentom w pokryciu wzrastaj¹cych stale kosztów Jakubowskiego. wykszta³cenia. Pamiêæ o W czwartek, 6 sierpnia Zjednoczenie Polskie Rzymsko Katolickie w Uroczystoœæ poœwiêcenia pomnika (l-p): ks. Tadeusz Dzieszko, pomordowanych w lasach Ameryce organizuje w budnyku ZPRKA przy 984 N. Milwaukee Ave. w J.E. kard. Józef Glemp, J.E. bp. Tadeusz Jakubowski, ks. katyñskich uczczono Chicago, IL, lunch, zbiórkê funduszy pn. “Kochamy naszych Micha³ Osuch. Przy mikrofonie Wojciech Seweryn. minut¹ ciszy i uderzeniem stypendystów”. w dzwon ustawiony przy pomniku. Warty Ca³kowity dochód z lunchu przeznaczony zostanie na Fundusz honorowe pe³nili przedstawiciele organizacji Edukacyjny ZPRKA, Inc. weterañskich, jednostek wojskowych, organizacji Zapraszamy Pañstwa do spêdzenia z nami popo³udnia, dobrego polonijnych, klubów i harcerze. Wiersz “Œwiêta lunchu, dobrej zabawy, atrakcji: nagród wejœciowych, programu Madonna” zarecytowa³ Wojciech Malec przy artystycznego oraz loterii fantowej oraz spotkania z niektórymi z podk³adzie muzycznym Bogdnaa Pawlikowskiego. naszych stypendystów. Aby pokazaæ jak wielkim uczuciem darzymy W czasie uroczystoœci przemówienia naszych studentów, prosimy wszystkich, aby ubrali siê na czerwono i wyg³osili m.in.: prymas kard. Józef Glemp, wykorzystali motyw serca! Najbardziej wyj¹tkowy strój otrzyma przedstawiciel prezydenta RP minister Witold nagrodê. Zachêæcie do udzia³u i przyprowadŸcie swoje rodziny i Waszczykowski, prezes ZNP i KPA Frank Spula, znajomych. honorowy prezes ZKP Edward Mika, prezes ZKP Pocz¹tek o godzinie 11:00, lunch podany zostanie w po³udnie. Tadeusz Czajkowski, inicjator budowy Wojciech Koszt uczestnictwa - $25.00 od osoby. W celu dokonania rezerwacji Seweryn. Odczytany zosta³ równie¿ list nades³any prosimy dzwoniæ do p. Alice Robaczewski pod numer 1-800-772-8632. przez prezydenta RP Lecha Kaczyñskiego. Formularz rejestracyjny mo¿na równie¿ znaleŸæ na stronie Prymas Glemp odznaczy³ Wojciecha Seweryna www.prcua.org, przejdŸ do: News and Events, przejdŸ do: Letter from Medalem Prymasowskim. First Lady, pod has³em: Calendar of Events. O godz. 4 po po³. (dok. na str. 19) Mamy nadziejê, ¿e przy³¹czycie siê do naszej akcji finansowego Warty honorowe przy Pomniku Katyñskim wsparcia studentów! na cmentarzu œw. Wojciecha.