POLISH AMERICAN news October / November 2018 Celebrating the 410th Anniversary of Polish Heritage in America and the 37th Anniversary of October as National Polish American Heritage Month

You’re Invited to Visit the Polish American Cultural Center Museum 308 Walnut Street (3rd & Walnut Streets) in Historic Philadelphia, PA Open Admission Free Monday through Saturday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. (215) 922-1700 • Internet: PolishAmericanCenter.com Everyone is invited • Welcome - Witamy!

The Museum Exhibit Hall Features: - Polish History and Customs - Great Men and Women of Polish Heritage The Polish Eagle - Pictorial Display of Actual World War II Photos Poland’s National Emblem - First Polish Settlers in America on October 1, 1608 is a white eagle with golden - Poland’s Constitution of May 3, 1791 beak and talons. Its head is “Second Oldest Written Democratic Constitution in the World” poised to the right and set against a red shield. The First Polish Settlers in America eagle first appeared on coins On October 1, 1608, the English ship Mary and Margaret arrived at minted in the 12th century Jamestown, Virginia. Aboard the ship were several persons of Polish descent and on the heraldic seals of who had been hired by the Virginia Company of London, at the request of the Piast dynasty. Toward Captain John Smith, leader of the Jamestown Colony. the end of the 13th century, Captain Smith, who had first learned of the Polish craftsmen’s work during the reign of Duke while traveling in Eastern Europe, invited them to Jamestown for the Przemyslaw II, the Polish eagle specific purpose of helping to establish a glass industry in the colony. was depicted with a crown. Upon their arrival, the Poles made a vital contribution to the survival of Over the years, the Polish the colony by digging a well to provide fresh drinking water. eagle became a symbol The next accomplishment was the building of a furnace to produce glass products, which became recognized throughout the the first factory in America. world. It is seen on flags, in In addition to producing glass products, the Polish settlers also produced pitch and tar, vital building Polish publications, on Polish materials for expanding the new colony. American specialty items, Despite many hardships due to the climate and living conditions, the Poles and their fellow settlers and products imported from persevered and eventually were able to produce enough glass, pitch and tar for export to England. These Poland. products became the first commercial items to be exported from America to Europe. The official flag of Poland for general use consists of two More Than 20 Million Americans horizontal fields of equal size, Share Full or Partial Polish Heritage with the top white and the bottom red. The flag with the Polish Americans are part of every aspect of life in America. They are First Polish Settlers Polish eagle is flown by Polish Arrived in America well known for their contributions to the Arts, Music, Education, Politics, on October 1, 1608 at Jamestown, Virginia Engineering, Communications, Medicine, Religion, Military, Travel, Research diplomatic missions, Polish and Development, and community events. They are inventors, builders, and ships at sea, and is used by professions that make up the Great Mosaic of America. Polish organizations.

October “Polish American Heritage Month” View and print editions This effort was established in Pennsylvania in 1981. In 1986, it became a National Celebration of Polish of the and Polish American history, culture and pride promoted by thousands of Polish American organizations Polish American News at: across the United States. The National Headquarters is in the Polish American Cultural Center in Historic Philadelphia. For more information visit: PolishAmericanHeritageMonth.com PolishAmericanNews.com

Greetings to Polonia from the POLISH AMERICAN news 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 For information and a Telephone: (215) 922-1700 list of our locations, PolishAmericanCenter.com visit us on the October / November 2018 Internet at: Read the Polish American News Online at: www.PSFCU.com PolishAmericanNews.com October / November 2018, Polish American News - Page 2 Best Wishes to Our Families, Friends, and the Entire Polonia as We Celebrate Polish American Heritage Month Laura Andres Thomas Jakubowski Walter Piesiecki Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Jankowski Mr. & Mrs. William Piszek In Memory of Alexander & Helen Bagdzinski Renata Jodlowski Richard P. Poremski Luanne Balestrucci Edward & Maria Jodzio Leslie Ptak Dolores Bartosiewicz Jean Joka Maria Prusik Joan & Joseph Batory Joyce & Krzysztof Kaczmarczyk In Memory of Frank & Mary Romanowski Marian & Danuta Bielawiec & Family John & LaVerne Kasper Theresa B. Romanowski Michael & Donna Blichasz Richard & Dorothy Klimek & Family Drs. Janusz & Malgorzata Romanski Michael A. Bralczyk Mark & Maria Koleda Marion Blichasz Rott & Andrew Rott Walter & Carol Ceglowski Czeslawa Kolodziej & Daughter Gabriella & Son Andrew Edward Chabalowski Dr. Richard Kondratowski Dr.inz. Jozef Rzeznik Ph.D. David Chominski Kristine Kousmine Charles & Joan Sahms Helen Chominski Casimir Kowalski In Memory of Rev. John A. Sitko Mr. & Mrs. Chester Chrzanowski John & Cynthia Krakowiak & Family Carl & Linda Skowronek Caroline A. Ciesielka Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq. Dr. Maris Slomiana Dr. Dolores Daczkowski Cilley Rev. Edward Kuczynski Thomas J. Smola Maryann Collison Jack & Ellie Kuligowski Paul, Bijan & Dariusz Sosnowski Helen M. Cyzio Fred & Fran Kwiatkowski Joseph K. Trytek In Memory of Hilary S. Czaplicki Christine Kwik, MD Dorothy Vallerio Dennis E. Daniel John & Pat Kwoka In Memory of Dorothy L. Walunas Maryanne Daniel Rev. Msgr. Kevin Lawrence Joseph Walunas In Memory of Edward & Laura Danielczyk Jozef Lechanski C.A. Warczyglowa Gilbert F. Darlak Mr. & Mrs. John F. Lesniewski In Memory of Michael Weksel Judge Bernice Soban DeAngelis Theodore E. Leszcynski Liz Whitman In Memory of Walter Derby Marek & Ela Madosz M. Wilczura Lawrence Dmochowski Rev. Msgr. George Majoros Rich Wilde & Margie Tulewicz Wilde Friends of Polonia Rev. Leo J. Maletz John & Pat Wisniewski & Family Rita S. Frankowski Henryk & Barbara Michalkiewicz Robert & Danelle Wisniewski Frances A. Frederick William J. Miller Rev. Dennis Witalec Michael J. Gabor Rev. Mariusz Mularczyk In Memory of Regina Wnukowski Richard Gastowich Wesley Musial, PNA Censor Krystyna Wojciechowski Carl & Elizabeth Gregory Helen Piszek Nelson Albina Wojtkowski Rev. Tadeusz Gorka Mr. & Mrs. John Opiela Alfred Wolanin Mr. & Mrs. John Groch & Sons Rev. Jan Palkowski Rev. Krzysztof Wtorek Theresa Gruszka Pauline Fathers & Brothers Sandra Crabb Zachariasiewicz Laura Gryszka Trevor M. Pawlewicz Mary Ann Zerkowski Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hrabowski Richard & Elizabeth Piascik Alina Zielinski Edward Idzik Walter F. Piatek Rev. Joseph Zingaro Walter & Barbara llnicki & Family Michael Pierzga Robert W. Zogorski

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Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Best Wishes To Our October / November Members and Polonia During The Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Historic Polish American Heritage Month Philadelphia presents Historic Reflections from Polish and Polish American history on the Polish American Radio Program. The Copernicus Society of America reflections are organized in a daily format. Some of the dates may be the birthday or death date of a prominent person. Other dates may Janosik Dancers celebrate a milestone in a prominent person’s life such as a career National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA promotion, invention date, or some accomplishment that contributed Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission to science, medicine, sports, or entertainment history. Other dates may be an anniversary of a historical event in Polonia or Poland’s Polish American Club of Cape May County history. Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District For your information, we have listed a selection of historic Polish American Cultural Center Museum reflections for the months of October and November. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

October 1, 1608 - First Polish Settlers in Polish American Heritage Association of Berks County America (Event) Polish American Heritage Association of Camden County, NJ The first Polish settlers arrived in Jamestown, Polish American Heritage Association of Cape May County, NJ VA, on the ship Mary and Margaret. They were Polish American Heritage Association of Delaware County glassmakers from Poland hired by the Virginia Company of London to establish a glassmaking Polish American Heritage Association of Manayunk/Roxborough industry in the new American colony of “Virginia”. Polish American Heritage Association of Montgomery County The glass products they produced became the first products made in Polish American Heritage Association of South Philadelphia America, and also the first products made for export to Europe for sale. Polish American Heritage Association of Trenton, NJ Polish American Heritage Association of Vineland, NJ October 2, 1922 - William Swiacki (Born) Polish American Radio Program William Adam Swiacki played end for the New York Giants and Detroit Lions in the National Football League for five Polish Army Veterans Post #12, Polanka’s, Bensalem, PA seasons. He played college football at Columbia University Polish Beneficial Association and was drafted in the sixteenth round of the 1946 NFL Polish Museum of America, Chicago, Illinois Draft by the Boston Yanks. Polish National Alliance of U.S. of N.A. October 3, 1923 - Stanislaw Skrowaczewski (Born) Polish National Alliance, Philadelphia Council 1, 106, 166 Stanislaw Skrowaczewski was born in Lwow, Poland, and became best known for his work with the Polish National Alliance Council 205 Minnesota Orchestra. In 1997, one of Skrowaczewski’s Polish National Alliance Lodge 650 works was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. He also led Polish National Alliance, Lodge 714 the Cleveland Orchestra and was the composer-in- residence for the Philadelphia Orchestra. Polish Police Association of Philadelphia Polish Roman Catholic Union of America October 4, 1705 - Stanislaw Leszczynski (Coronation) Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union Stanislaw Leszczynski was the first Polish king crowned in Warsaw, Poland. Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy, Philadelphia, PA Sacred Heart Parish, Clifton Heights, PA St. Hedwig Church, Chester, PA

October 5, 1861 - Antoni Fijalkowski (Died) Sacred Heart Parish, Royersford, PA Antoni Melchior Fijalkowski was the Archbishop St. Adalbert Parish, Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan of Warsaw and spiritual leader of the nation St. John Cantius Parish, Philadelphia, PA during the partitions of Poland. St. John Cantius Polish Language School (Szkola Jezyka Polskiego im. sw. Jana Kantego) October 6, 1873 - Sir Pawel Strzelecki (Died) St. John The Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA Sir Pawel Strzelecki was an explorer of the Australian St. Joseph Church, Polish Apostolate of the Camden Diocese continent. He named the largest mountain in Australia St. Matthew The Evangelist Parish, Minersville, PA after American and Polish freedom fighter, Tadeusz St. Philip Neri Church/St. Stanislaus Church, Philadelphia, PA Kosciuszko. St. Valentine PNCC October 7, 1943 - Eugeniusz Bodo (Died) Second Street Polish Society Eugeniusz Bodo was born Bohdan Eugene Junod. Eugeniusz changed his name to Bodo, a stage name, which he used at many theaters, eventually opening Cafe Bodo in Warsaw, Poland. With WWII raging, Eugeniusz Bodo ended up in the Soviet Union and was sent to a Gulag where he was executed. October 8, 1910 - Maria Konopnicka (Died) Maria Konopnicka was a poet, novelist, translator and essayist born in Suwalki, Poland. Her writing touched on many issues that beset the people in Poland during the late 1800’s. She often used the pen name “Jan Sawa.” Maria Konopnicka writings influenced generations of Polish poets and novelists.

October 9, 1779 - General Casimir Pulaski Mortally Wounded (Event) General Casimir Pulaski, Father of the American Cavalry, was mortally wounded while leading his troops in the Battle of Savanah, Georgia in 1779. Pulaski has parades and holidays in his honor until this day as well as parks, schools, bridges, towns and countries named after him.

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October 10, 1979 - Joel Przybilla (Born) October 22, 1978 - Pope John Paul II (Installed) Joel Przybilla was a professional basketball player Pope John Paul II, was elected to be the shepherd in the National Basketball Association. He went to of the Universal Catholic Church in October 1978, the University of Minnesota and played for several and served as pontiff until his death on April 2, NBA teams. He recently played for the Portland Trail 2005. During his 27 years as Holy Father, he Blazers. was recognized as a true son of Poland and an international leader of faith and justice. On May October 11, 1903 - Kazimierz Kordylewski (Born) 1, 2011, Pope John Paul II was beatified by Pope Kazimierz Kordylewski was an astronomer born Benedict XVI as Blessed John Paul II, and on April 27, 2014, was in Poznan, Poland in 1903. In 1956, Kordylewski canonized a Saint by Pope Francis as Saint John Paul II. discovered clouds of dust, believed to be particles left October 23, 1885 - Jan Czochralski (Born) over from our moon. These clouds are now named after him. Jan Czochralski was a Polish chemist known for the Czochralski process of growing single crystals used in October 12, 1840 - Helena Modjeska (Born) the production of semiconductor wafers. He also helped to develop a hand grenade for Poland’s Home Army Helena Modjeska was a Polish actress of international during World War II. fame who immigrated to the United States in 1876. She became a star of American stages for many years with her October 24, 1916 - Edward Piszek (Born) portrayals of Shakespearian characters. Modjeska was the mother of Ralph Modjeski, the builder of the Benjamin Edward Piszek was a Polish American Industrialist Franklin and Tacony Palmyra Bridges in Philadelphia and and Philanthropist. He was the founder of Mrs. several others across America. Paul’s Kitchens, the frozen-food business that became a national giant. Mr. Piszek was an outstanding October 13, 1926 - “Killer” Kowalski (Born) supporter of Poland and the Polish American Professional wrestler Wladek Kowalski is known community. Among his many accomplishments, as “Killer” Kowalski to his long-time wrestling Edward Piszek helped eradicate tuberculosis in fans. He wrestled in over 6,000 matches from Poland and was the main supporter of the Kosciuszko House in 1947 to 1977, winning great popularity in TV Historic Philadelphia. Died 2004. matches during the 1960’s and 70’s against foe, Bruno Sammartino. October 25, 1867 - Jozef Dowbor-Musnicki (Born) October 14, 1864 - Stefan Zeromski (Born) Józef Dowbor-Musnicki was a Polish military officer and commander, serving with the Polish army. He was Stefan Zeromski was a Polish novelist who was given an also the military commander of the Greater Poland apartment in the Royal Castle of Warsaw in recognition of Uprising. his artistic abilities. He wrote over fifteen major works.

October 26, 1910 - John Cardinal Krol (Born) October 15, 1817 - Thaddeus Kosciuszko (Died) John Cardinal Krol was a Polish American Cardinal After the struggle for America’s Independence, and the Archbishop of Philadelphia from 1961 to General Thaddeus Kosciuszko returned to his 1988. John Cardinal Krol participated in the Second homeland of Poland. He swore an oath in the Vatican Council, served as the President of the U.S. Krakow market place to fight for Poland’s liberty and Conference of Catholic Bishops and was advisor to took command of the Polish uprising in 1794, urging Pope John Paul II. Died 1996. all men to take up arms to defend Poland. October 27, 1991 - Free Elections Held in Poland October 16, 1726 - Daniel Chodowiecki (Born) (Event) Daniel Niklaus Chodowiecki was a Polish-German We mark the date of the first free elections for the Polish painter and printmaker with Huguenot ancestry, who Parliament, since World War II, on this day in 1991. is most famous as an etcher. He spent most of his life in Berlin, and became the director of the Berlin Academy of Art. October 28, 1824 - Fr. Leopold Moczygemba (Born) Fr. Leopold Moczygemba was a patriarch of America’s October 17, 1849 - Fryderyk Chopin (Died) Polonia. Fr. Moczygemba organized the first Polish Fryderyk Chopin, Polish composer and pianist, was born settlement in the United States at Panna Maria, Texas in Zelazowa Wola, Poland in 1810. At age 7 Chopin in 1854. He was one of the founders and also served wrote his first composition, the Polonaise in G minor. as president of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of At age 8 he presented his first public concert. Fryderyk America, which was founded in Chicago in 1873. He Chopin’s music continues to be played throughout the also established the first Polish College in America at Orchard Lake, world. Michigan. October 18, 1922 - Richard Stankiewicz (Born) October 29, 1924 - Zbigniew Herbert (Born) Richard Stankiewicz was born in Philadelphia, grew up Zbigniew Herbert was an influential Polish poet, in Detroit, and had a presence in several prestigious art essayist and moralist. He was a member of the galleries in New York City during his career. He became Polish resistance movement during World War II. The internationally known in the 1960’s for his trend setting publication of his Selected Poems in the United States work by welding pieces of scrap metal. He died in 1983 at and England made Zbigniew Herbert one of the most his home in Worthington, Massachusetts. popular contemporary poets in the English-speaking October 19, 1984 - Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko (Died) world. Died 1998. Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko, the Solidarity Priest, was murdered October 30, 1790 - Karol Lipinski (Born) by Communist internal security agents. His murder only solidified the resolve of the Polish people to gain Karol Lipinski was a Polish virtuoso violinist and their freedom. Pope John Paul II visited the grave of Fr. composer. His Stradivarius violin became known as Popieluszko during one of his visits. the Lipinski Stradivarius. His compositions included four violin concertos, as well as polonaises, rondos October 20, 1948 - Honorable Robert Borski (Born) and variations. The Karol Lipinski University of Honorable Robert Borski, former United States Music in Wroclaw, Poland, bears his name. Congressman, represented the people of Northeast Philadelphia for many years. We thank him for his many October 31, 1950 - Jozef Stolorz (Born) years of service. Józef Stolorz is a fine art painter born in Katowice, Silesia, Poland. He has displayed paintings at over 100 October 21, 1969 - Waclaw Sierpinski (Died) exhibitions worldwide, including over 60 individual exhibitions and since 2002 has been listed in an official Waclaw Franciszek Sierpinski was a Polish “Who’s Who in Poland”. mathematician known for outstanding contributions to set theory (research on the axiom of choice and November 1, 1918 - Harcerze (Founding) the continuum hypothesis), number theory, theory of The first American unit of the Polish Boy Scouts, known functions and topology. He published over 700 papers as Harcerze, was started in Buffalo, New York, in 1918. and 50 books. Three well-known fractals are named after him (the They remain a well known scouting movement which Sierpinski triangle, the Sierpinski carpet and the Sierpinski curve), has spread across the United States of America. as are Sierpinski numbers and the associated Sierpinski problem. October / November 2018, Polish American News - Page 5

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Polish American Social Services “PASS” Real Estate Taxes United Social Services Outreach Program The Real Estate Tax/Rent Rebate Main Office: Program is being administered now. New applications are available. Homeowners 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 and renters can get back as much as $650 Open Monday to Friday • 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. on last year’s real estate taxes or rent. Telephone: (215) 923-1900 The income limit is $35,000 annually for Outreach Services in and around the Philadelphia area homeowners and $15,000 for renters to qualify. It is important to know that only If you, a family member, or friend have a question concerning social half of your Social Security or SSI counts services, call PASS and discuss your needs with a representative. toward the income guideline. Age requirements are 65 or older, All calls are CONFIDENTIAL, and PASS will either give you the living with a spouse that is 65 or older, widow or widower between information you need, handle your service directly, or refer you to the ages of 50 to 64 or permanently disabled between the ages of 18 the proper agency that can assist you. and 64. For more information call PASS at (215) 923-1900. Clients wishing to visit the main office at 308 Walnut Street, or one of the outreach sites, are asked to call in advance so that a Social Attention Employers! Service Representative can tell you what documentation you will need to bring with you to process your request. People seeking employment often contact PASS. The staff will You can view an outline of several programs available to senior be pleased to alert job seekers of Job Openings that have been citizens and individuals of all ages on the PASS Internet site at reported. PolishAmericanSocialServices.com. If your place of employment is about to or has posted a position, For additional information, call PASS, Monday through Friday, kindly let “PASS” know about that opening. Call Monday through between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. at (215) 923-1900. Friday, between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. (215) 923-1900, or send the job opening information to: Social Security and Medicare Updates Attn: Employment Information Polish American Social Services Annual Enrollmet Period 308 Walnut Street Medicare Updates Philadelphia, PA 19106 Kindly include qualifications needed, starting salary and where to From October 15, 2018 to December 7, 2018, Medicare go for an application and interview. beneficiaries can make changes to their medical and/or prescription drug plans for 2019. Medicare beneficiaries should seek out the help of trusted family members and friends, or community groups Job Seeker and Job Training Outreach to determine if their current plan will be offered next year, what changes to expect in the plan, and if it is still the best plan based on Sponsored by: their needs. Polish American Social Services “PASS” For additional information, you can call PASS, Monday through 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 Friday, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at (215) 923-1900. Telephone: (215) 923-1900 • Fax: (215) 922-1518 For more information visit: www.Medicare.gov Internet: PolishAmericanSocialServices.com Do You Have A Resume? Look Out For LIHEAP PASS encourages job-seeking clients to prepare an outline of Fuel Rebate Program About to Begin their work experience, or a resume, before they apply for any type of As in previous years, the Low Income Home Energy employment. A written resume helps job seekers present their job Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also known as the Fuel qualifications to a prospective employer. A PASS staff associate can Rebate Program, begins on November 1, 2018 and will review your current resume, update it, or develop a new one with continue through the beginning of 2019. Those who have you to prepare you for your job interview. applied in previous years should be receiving applications This service is available at the office of Polish American in the mail. Social Services, 308 Walnut Street in Center City Philadelphia. For those who are not familiar with the program, there is no Call to make an appointment for this free service at (215) 923-1900. age restriction to apply. The household income guidelines will be approved shortly and be listed on PASS’s Internet site. What If I Am Satisfied With My Current Resume? For more information on filing requirements or to get an application, call PASS at (215) 923-1900. If you are already satisfied with your resume, live in the State of Pennsylvania and want to share your availability with potential Senior Discount on Water employers, mail your resume to PASS and your resume will be shared with prospective employers. Mail your resume to: PASS reminds senior citizens living in the city of Philadelphia that Polish American Social Services they can apply for the 25% water and sewer discount program. Employment Outreach To qualify, you or your spouse must be: 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 65 years of age or older Fax to: (215) 922-1518 have an annual household income of less Email to: [email protected] than $32,300,(approximately $2,692 per month.) For more information call PASS, Monday through Friday between Additional Requirements include: 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. at: (215) 923-1900. Proof of Age Proof of Address City of Philadelphia Property Tax Freeze Proof of Household Income Those who qualify will receive a 25% discount on every monthly If you are a senior citizen living in the city of Philadelphia and are water bill. There are many people who are still eligible and have not interested in applying for the City of Philadelphia Property Tax applied. Freeze Program, call “PASS” Polish American Social Services, also For more information or an application contact PASS at known as United Social Services. 215-923-1900. To qualify for the City of Philadephia Property Tax Freeze Program, you or your spouse must be 65 years of age or older. For a “PASS” works closely with the single person, your total income must be $23,500 or less and for Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to a married couple, your total income must be $31,500 or less. provide information and assistance to the elderly. For information regarding Those who qualify will receive a freeze on their City of services available in Philadelphia Philadephia property taxes. and Southeastern Pennsylvania, call For an application or additional information, call PASS’s United PCA’s helpline number at (215) 765-9040 or PASS (215) 923-1900. Social Services Outreach Program, Monday through Friday, between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. at 215-923-1900. www.PCACares.org PolishAmericanSocialServices.com October / November 2018, Polish American News - Page 7 Rest in Peace Fr. Joseph Stec Polonia Bids Farewell to Chester Lobrow Fr. Joseph C. Stec, a priest and teacher, Chester Lobrow, an activist, philanthropist, died on Monday, September 17, 2018. Fr. and deeply committed to his church, his Stec, son of the late Clement and the late community and to Poland and the Polish Mary Kijac Stec, was born in Philadelphia, American community, passed away on attended St. Adalbert Parochial School in Saturday, September 15, 2018. his home parish and Northeast Catholic He was a member of the Polish American High School before entering St. Charles Cultural Center Museum in historic Borromeo Seminary. Philadelphia, National Polish Apostolate He was ordained on May 11, 1957, at Committee, along serving on boards of many the Church of the Immaculate Conception, organizations and civic groups. Philadelphia. He served as assistant pastor The Polish American Cultural Center Museum, National Polish at SS Peter and Paul Parish, Lansford, Apostolate Committee, along with the entire Polonia extend St. Stanislaus Parish, Summit Hill, PA, and St. Casimir Parish in condolences to his wife Jadzia, children and family. May he rest in Mahanoy City, PA. In 1959, he returned to his home parish, St. peace! Adalbert, as a pastoral assistant. In 1986, he became parochial administrator for St. John Cantius Parish in Bridesburg and in June, 1994, Father Stec was named pastor of St. Hedwig Parish in the Polish American Cultural Center Museum Fairmount section of Philadelphia. He became pastor emeritus in 308 Walnut Street – Philadelphia, PA 19106 – (215) 922-1700 2000. Internet: PolishAmericanCenter.com Fr. Stec also served on the faculty at Cardinal Dougherty High School for 37 years as a much-loved teacher. Memorial Gifts Are Appreciated Archbishop Charles J. Chaput celebrated the funeral mass on Memorial gifts in honor of relatives and friends continue to Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Concelebrating were Rev. Msgr. Paul help maintain the Polish American Cultural Center Museum Curran, Rev. Edward Kuczynski and Rev. Joseph Zingaro who was Exhibit Hall, 308 Walnut Street in Historic Philadelphia. The also the homilist. Interment was at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Museum promotes public awareness of Polish history and heritage the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia. and welcomes tourists from across the United States and around the world who visit the Exhibit Hall during their tour of Historic Philadelphia. There is a Memorial Gift Donation Form located on the front page of PolishAmericaCenter.com (memorial Donation to the donation link) Polish American Cultural Center Memorial Gift Obituary Notice Museum Exhibit Hall We would appreciate our members and supporters having the in Loving Memory of Polish American Cultural Center listed as a suggested charity in obituary notices. Kindly list the following text in the obituary Dr. Maciej Lambert M.D. notice - Memorial donations in the name of the deceased can be made to the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Donated by Wife Street Philadelphia, PA 19106. For additional information, contact the Museum, Monday through Friday between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. Dr. Joan Lambert (215) 922-1700.

In recognition of donations to the Donation to the Polish American Cultural Center Polish American Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall Museum Exhibit Hall in Memory of in Memory of Eugene A. “Gene” Burczynski Chester T. Cyzio Esq. Emily Czarnecki Offered by Wife Andrew Klimek Helen Cyzio Tessie Kuchinski Chester Lobrow Rev. Joseph C. Stec Regina Wnukowski In Memory of Eugene A. “Gene” Burczynski Donated by Donation to the Drs. Casimir & Dorothy Czarnecki Polish American Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall in Memory of In Memory of Mary Romanowski January 15, 1915 - November 25, 2006 Emily Czarnecki 12 Year Anniversary Donated by Offered by Daughter Theresa Romanowski Drs. Casimir & Dorothy Czarnecki

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Polish American Heritage Month Greetings from Edward C. Tomaszewski, Inc. Funeral Home Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq. 2728-30 East Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134-5999 Krzyzanowski Foundation (215) 739-6624 October / November 2018, Polish American News - Page 8 During October Polonia in the U.S.A. Celebrates the 37th Anniversary of National Polish American Heritage Month. On Sunday, October 14, 2018, beginning at 12 Noon the 85th Annual Pulaski Day Parade Marches on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadephia, PA. The Parade is a community-wide tribute to General Casimir Pulaski and Saint John Paul II. General Casimir Pulaski Pope John Paul The Great (1745-1779) This year also marks the 410th Anniversary of the (1920-2005) American Revolutionary Pope of the Universal War Hero First Polish Settlers at Jamestown, Virginia in 1608. Catholic Church Father of the American October 16, 1978 to Cavalry See the complete schedule on: PulaskiDayParade.com April 2, 2005

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Polish American Cultural Center Museum in The PAC encourages you to inform your family Historic Philadelphia, PA and friends that they can view the 2018 Pulaski Day Parade on Sunday, October 2018 Pulaski Observance Schedule 14, 2018, 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. on WPVI-TV 6 ABC serving the You’re Invited to Join The Philadelphia Area Pulaski Day Parade Philadelphia and Tri-State area. and Polish American Heritage Month Celebration Your broadcast hosts, Alicia On Sunday, October 14, 2018, the 85th Annual Pulaski Vitarelli, TV 6 Reporter, and Michael Blichasz Day Parade steps off at 12 Noon from the Parkway in center city Michael Blichasz, host of the Philadelphia and will be televised on WPVI TV-6 ABC. The parade Polish American Radio Program, will narrate the 2018 Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia. marches down the Parkway to 16th Street, turns and marches up Alicia Vitarelli the Parkway to the reviewing stands at Logan Circle at 19th Street. Live television coverage on WPVI TV 6 ABC begins at 12:30 PM. For information on how to watch the parade from your mobile device, 2018 Pulaski Day Parade Route download the 6ABC Mobile App. For more information call the Museum during business hours at: (215) 922-1700. The parade will celebrate the history, culture, and pride cherished by the Polish American community. During the 2018 Pulaski Day Parade, we will also mark the 410th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers in America. A complete schedule of events will be announced during the daily Polish American Radio Program and listed on PulaskiDayParade.com. 2018 Parade Theme: Marking Special Anniversaries in Polish & Polish American History • 410th Anniversary - First Polish Settlers in America at Jamestown, Virginia • 1608 - 2018 • 145th Anniversary - “PRCUA” Polish Roman Catholic Union of America • 1873 - 2018 • 110th Anniversary - Polish American Social Services in Philadelphia • 1908 - 2018 • 100th Anniversary - Poland Regains its Independence on Armistice Day, November 11, 1918, and is once again promently listed on the political map of Europe. • 100th Anniversary - Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy in Philadelphia - 1918 - 2018 SUGARHOUSE CASINO • 85th Anniversary - Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia PROUDLY SUPPORTS 1933 - 2018 • 85th Anniversary - Polish American String Band in Philadelphia - 1933 - 2018 • 65th Anniversary - St. Adalbert’s Polish Language School, THE PULASKI Philadelphia • 1953 - 2018 • 40th Anniversary - Cardinal Karol Wojtyla of Poland becomes Pope John Paul II • 1978 - 2018 DAY PARADE! • 30th Anniversary - Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Philadelphia • 1988 - 2018 • 30th Anniversary - Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Chorus #321 • 1988 - 2018 Kindly invite your family and friends to mark their calendars and plan to participate in the 2018 Pulaski Day Parade on Sunday, October 14, 2018. For more information email [email protected]. Download the 6ABC Mobile App for Android or iOS to watch the parade on your smartphone or tablet from 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. on 1001 N. DeLawaRe ave | PhiLaDeLPhia, Pa 19125 | 877.477.3715 Sunday, October 14, 2018. Go to: https://6abc.com/apps/. sugarhousecasino.com GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1.800.GAMBLER. Sunday, October 14, 2018, Tune in to the Weekly 2535-37 Castor Avenue (Castor & Aramingo) Mass at 5:30 A.M. on WPVI-TV6 ABC, Fr. Tadeusz Philadelphia, PA 19134 • 215-744-1531 Lizinczyk, O.S.P.P.E., Provincial, National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA, will celebrate this mass during Polish American Stop in and ask for a frequent dinner card Your 11th Meal Free! Heritage Month. The National Shrine of Our Lady of There’s No Place Like The Neighborhood Czestochowa Polish Language School participated in the Mass. Fr. Tadeusz Lizinczyk, O.S.P.P.E. Best Wishes for an Enjoyable Polish American Heritage Month PulaskiDayParade.com and Pulaski Day Parade October / November 2018, Polish American News - Page 9 Pulaski Day Parade, Sunday, October 14, 2018 Sponsored by the Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District 19th & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City, Philadelphia • Parade Steps off at 12 Noon. Everyone is invited! 2018 Parade Line Up POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION OF BRIDESBURG, PHILADELPHIA Guests of the Polish American Congress: ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH & Parade Contact: Theresa Romanowski POLISH BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION: Military Contact: Joe Fraioli Assistant Grand Marshal: Rev. Joseph J. Zingaro Military Guest Groups Divisional Marshals: Rev. Konstanty Pruszynski, David Zagorski, Frankford High School Color Guard, Army Junior ROTC Unit Kathleen Lisiewski, Monika Kowara, Jerzy Galecki, Jagoda Rojek, Overbrook High School Army Junior ROTC Unit Maciej Radzinski, Ewa Pater Jasz, Christpher Zuk, Peter Zuk, Regina Philadelphia Military Academy Pszeniczny, Elizabeth Michta, Beata Zuk, Sam Sbraccia, Christine Kosciuszko Squadron Kaszupski, Walter Drejerski, Marianne Stone, Joseph Jankowski, Dr. Joan Lambert Pulaski Cadets Polish Army Veterans Participating Organizations: St. John Cantius Parish National Anthems Polish Scouting Organization ZHP Inc., Portrayal of General Casimir Pulaski Philadephia Chapter (Harcerstwo) - Bridesburg St. John Cantius Polish Language School Polish American Cultural Center Museum Polish Beneficial Association Pennsbury High School Marching Band The State of Delaware Polish American Heritage Association POLISH POLICE ASSOCIATION: Polish American Social Services “PASS” Assistant Grand Marshal: Frank Somensky Historic St. Stanislaus Church Divisional Marshals: Joe Gorka, Bob Pacan, Jay Brown Second Street Polish Society POLISH EAGLES SPORTS CLUB: Assistant Grand Marshal: Mark Olkowski Sr. Assistant Grand Marshal: Tadeusz Sadlo Divisional Marshals: Joseph Verbitski Jr., Buddy Zarnowski, Divisional Marshals: Maria Ladzinska, Ryszard Kraszewski, John Bielec, Hon. Henry Lewandowski Miroslaw Fudala, Monika Fudala Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA: Assistant Grand Marshal: Fr. Maciej Karpinski POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Divisional Marshals: Joanna Mikoluk, Agata Dajewski, OF PORT RICHMOND Lucyna Perkowski ST. ADALBERT PARISH, PHILADELPHIA: Participating Organizations: Assistant Grand Marshal: Rev. Jan Palkowski Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School Divisional Marshals: Rev. Jozef Krajewski, Jan Szymula, Shrine Volunteers Maria Koleda, Danuta Eichler, Joanna Krzton ASSOCIATED POLISH HOME: Participating Organizations: St. Adalbert Parish Assistant Grand Marshal: Andrzej Wisniewski St. Adalbert Polish Language School Divisional Marshals: Diane Prusik Misthal, John Wisniewski, Polish American String Band Debbie Majka, Marie Hejnosz, David Zagorski, Edward Maternak, Kasia Gmyr, Janusz Romanski, Jozef Rzeznik, Jean Joka, Tadeusz Antoniak, Mariola Marcinkiewicz, Diana Blichasz, Tiffany Loomis, POLONIA OF SOUTH JERSEY Liz Whitman KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Participating Organizations: Albert Karwowski, 2nd District Marshal, South Jersey Adam Mularczyk Theatrical Group POLISH ARTS CLUB OF TRENTON, NJ: Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Chorus #321 Assistant Grand Marshal: John Bogdan Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia Divisional Marshals: William Muszynski, Monika Zarzycka, Association of Polish Families Aleksandra Urban Klub Gazety Polskiej Participating Organizations: Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy Polonia of South Jersey P.K.M. Polish Folk Dance Ensemble - Polish Intercollegiate Club, Ogniwo Polish Language School Philadelphia Polish School at St. Hedwig Parish, Trenton, NJ JANOSIK POLISH FOLK DANCERS: POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Assistant Grand Marshal: Gerald Sena OF CAMDEN COUNTY: Divisional Marshals: Ewa Goralczyk, Arthur Rosenfeld, Phyllis Stickney, Halya Kozak Assistant Grand Marshal: Fr. Krzysztof Wtorek Divisional Marshal: Pat Kwoka POLISH NATIONAL ALLIANCE: Participating Organization: Assistant Grand Marshal: Wesley Musial St. Joseph’s Church, Camden, New Jersey Divisional Marshals: Zbigniew Wrzos, Renata Jodlowski, Richard Assistant Grand Marshal: Stanley Raiczyk Poremski, Max Bondyra, S. Zdzislaw Wliszczak Divisional Marshal: Gail Sacchetti Participating Organizations: Participating Organization: Polish Legion of American Veterans (Pulaski #209), Baltimore, MD Polish American Citizens Club of Camden County PNA Councils, 1, 106, 166, Philadelphia PNA Council 205, Bucks County POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION PNA Council 171, Lehigh Valley OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: PNA Council 21, Lodge 238, Baltimore, MD PNA Council 203, Maryland POLISH NATIONAL ALLIANCE, GROUP #3106 The Polish School of Language & Culture at SS. Peter & Paul Church, Assistant Grand Marshals: Henryk & Barbara Michalkiewicz Allentown, PA Divisional Marshals: Kristine Kousmine, Anna & Jozef Slowinski Krakowiaki Dancers, Baltimore MD Participating Organization: POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION OF Polonia Choir DELAWARE COUNTY: Assistant Grand Marshal: David Chominski POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Divisional Marshals: Hanna Sewruk. Judy Kuchinski, OF MONTGOMER Michaeline Schad Y COUNTY, PA: POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Assistant Grand Marshal: Mary Ann Collison Divisional Marshals: Kathy Puzio Smith, TRI-STATE POLONIA: Cathy Middleton, Diane & Jan Jelski St. Josaphat Group of Manayunk and Roxborough Areas Assistant Grand Marshal: Joseph Deszkiewicz Participating Organizations: Divisional Marshal: John Opiela Polonia of Swedesburg & Surrounding Areas of St. Valentine Polish National Catholic Church Montgomery County, PA Assistant Grand Marshal: Fr. Mariusz Mularczyk Jelski Family Group Kosciuszko Foundation, Philadelphia Chapter Assistant Grand Marshal: Marcia Wolnicki Visit: PulaskiDayParade.com Divisional Marshal: Miron Wolnicki Polish American High School and College Groups October / November 2018, Polish American News - Page 10 Rev. Msgr. Anthony The Life of Andrzej Klimek Czarnecki A Historic Reflection in Our Own Time 2018 “Pride of Polonia Andrew (Andrzej) Klimek was born near Bochnia, Poland on September 29, Award” Recipient 1931. Just before World War II broke On Sunday, August 26, 2018, the out, Andrzej’s father moved the family to Solemnity of Our Lady of Czestochowa Eastern Poland known as The Kresy. was celebrated with a 12:30 Mass On the night of February 10, 1940 at at the National Shrine of Our Lady 3 AM came the knock on the door of NKVD of Czestochowa in Doylestown, troops and the Klimek family was given PA. Most Reverend Thomas G. 15 minutes to gather whatever belongings Wenski, Archbishop, Archdiocese of they could and were put on sleds and taken Miami, was the main celebrant and to the local train station. In cattle cars, the homilist was Rev. Prof. Dr. Hab. heading North, Andrzej became part of the Antoni Debinski, Rector, John Paul II mass deportations of the Polish People to Catholic University of Lublin (KUL). At Siberia. Andrzej’s gulag was located near the conclusion of the Mass, the 2018 Archangel, Siberia. One sister passed at the camp from hunger. Polish Apostolate Pride of Polonia Award was presented to Reverend Due to Germany attacking Russia and the genius work of the Polish Monsignor Anthony Czarnecki by Archbishop Wenski and Reverend Generals, Anders and Sikorski, an amnesty was declared by the Canon Miroslaw K. Krol, Chancellor of Orchard Lake Schools and the Russians for the Polish detainees and they started to make their way Polish Apostolate National Chairman. down through the Ural Mountain to Persia, current day Iran. The Pride of Polonia Award was established in 1992 by the Andrzej’s mother and father also passed. His remaining sisters Executive Board of the Polish Apostolate to recognize individuals who went along with the Polish Army to fight in Monte Cassino in Italy. make unique contributions to the Polish community and are involved Andrzej being orphaned and too young to help in battle, was shipped in philanthropic activites. The first recipient was John Cardinal Krol. to a camp near Tengeru, Tanzania in South Africa. It was here The recipient of this distinguished award, Rev. Msgr Anthony that he also learned metal work which became his life long career Czarnecki, was born in Czarna Poland, ordained a priest in 1966, and passion. This incredible odyssey that Andrzej experienced was joined the Worcester Diocese in 1971, served as assistant pastor at documented by Fr. Lucjan Krolikowski, a priest who took care of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Worcester and St. Andrew Bobola the Polish orphans. Fr Krolikowski wrote a book entitled “Stolen in Dudley, holds a Master’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Assumption Childhood – A Saga of Polish War Children” which is still in print College in Worcester, MA and a JCL degree in Canon Law from the today. Andrzej Klimek’s name can be found in this book. Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. With the war coming to close and Poland being taken by the He worked at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops communists, Andrzej would not return to his homeland and instead in Washington, DC, in the office of Migration and Refugee Services traveled to England. There he met the love of his life, Genia, who also and was responsible for developing and coordinating pastoral care went through Siberia and South Africa. After getting married in 1952, of the migrant communities in the United States. He was given the they immigrated to the United States, on the ship US America (sister responsibility to coordinate the pastoral ministry of all the Shrines ship of the US United States currently docked in South Philadelphia) in the U.S. and published several editions of a directory of all the and came through the Port of Passaic. In 1962, the communist Polish shrines and places of pilgrimages in the U.S. Government officially stripped Andrzej of his Polish Citizenship. He did get to see his native Poland again, however, it was as a tourist Msgr. Czarnecki served as a member of the Pilgrimage Committee and almost 60 years after being deported from there. He met with for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Lech Walesa on that trip and their picture, posed arm-in-arm, still in Washington, DC, director of the National Office of the Polish hangs in his dining room today. He was thrilled to see his homeland Apostolate, Internatonal Committee of the Vatican JPII Foundation, become free again. helped organize several chapters of the foundation in the U.S. and served on the executive committee in establishing the JPII Cultural Andrzej was a proud American but he managed to instill his love of Center in Washington, DC. He was named a Monsignor by Pope John Polish heritage in his children Mary and Richard. He was active in St. Paul II in 1994. Adalbert’s Polish Language School for many years where his children and grandchildren attended. Mary and Richard went on to become In 1993, he was appointed Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish in involved in the Polish Intercollegiate Club (PKM), the Polish American Webster, MA, where he currently serves. Through his efforts the Congress and the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, and church was renovated and elevated to the dignity of a Basilica in Andrzej helped them in those ventures. 1998. With the help of his parishioners and friends, he built a new gymnasium and parish center. He worked with metal, primarily in welding, in both Modern Steel Company and Drexel University and worked full time till he was 77 The Friends of John Paul II Foundation, St. Joseph Parishioners in years old. He gained a reputation for being able to fix just about Webster, MA, the Polish Apostolate Committee, along with the entire anything broken and could make his own tools and just about Polonia, congratulate Msgr. Czarnecki on receiving the 2018 “Pride of anything you could imagine out of metal. He passed along his strong Polonia Award” and wish him good health and many blessings. work ethic to his children and always stressed to take pride in your Congratulations and Sto Lat to Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki! work, put out a quality product and do things right the first time. During this time, he was always involved with his children and grandchildren either being Mr. Mom when Genia was at work or Polish Museum of America being Number One Babysitter for grandkids Michael, Basia and Joe Brach and Andrzej, Monika and Thomas Klimek. America’s First Ethnic Museum He was known as the cool grandpa and to family, friends, 984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642 neighbors and even strangers, he always had a smile, had something 773-384-3352, ext. 104 • PolishMuseumOfAmerica.org good to say about you and had a way of making you feel special. Founded in 1935, the Polish Museum of America is one of the He loved to laugh and always had a passion for life, maybe because country’s first and largest ethnic museums. Polish and of his experience of surviving the gulag and surviving the odyssey Polish American history is promoted through music, artworks, around the world. At the end of his life he fought his disease with his and historical and cultural displays. typical resilience and incredible but silent strength and good humor. He joked with the doctors and nurses and they fell in love with him. A simple man, salt-of-the-earth man, kind, gentle, and fun-loving. He loved to tell jokes and funny stories. A great husband, provider, Dad, Grandad, craftsman, Polish Patriot, friend and person. Andrzej’s funeral was held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Dennis Polisky and Maestro’s Men St. Adalbert Church in Philadelphia, PA. Interment took place in th the cemetery at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Remembering the 100 Anniversary of Doylestown, PA. Andrzej strongly supported the Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Historic Philadelphia because of its the Restoration of Poland’s Independence mission to promote Polish History, Culture, and Pride. His family welcomes donations in his memory to be sent to the Polish American • Sunday November 4, • Ticket Donation Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. 2018 $15 per person

2—6PM • • Cash Bar and Polish Kitchen THANK YOU - Donation to the Polish American Cultural Center • Associated Polish Home • For information, table reservations 9150 Academy Road and tickets: Call John Wisniewski 215-906-1825 Museum Exhibit Hall Philadelphia PA 19114 or email [email protected] from Polish National Alliance Council 171 - Lehigh Valley, PA October / November 2018, Polish American News - Page 11

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November 2, 1942 - Stefanie Powers (Born) November 14, 1972 - Edyta Gorniak (Born) Stefania Federkiewicz, well-known by her stage name Edyta Górniak (born in Ziebice, Poland) is one of the most Stephanie Powers, starred in movies and television popular female singers of Polish pop music. She was the shows. Stephanie Powers is well known for her star of the musical Metro (“Subway”) - the most popular television series Hart to Hart with co-star Robert and longest running homegrown musical in Polish history. Wagner. November 15, 1980 - Pope John Paul II Visit to November 3, 1951 - Edward Murawinski (Born) West Germany (Event) Edward Murawinski was born in Jersey City, New On November 15, 1980, Pope John Paul II visited Jersey. He was formerly employed by the New West Germany. This historic occasion marked York Daily News as a cartoonist and a member the first visit of a pontiff to Germany in over 200 of the National Cartoonist Society. He attended years. the Manhattan School of Visual Arts and has been employed by the Daily News since he was November 16, 1603 - Augustyn Kordecki (Born) seventeen. Augustyn Kordecki led the historic defense of the November 4, 1937 - Loretta Swit (Born) sanctuary of Our Lady of Czestochowa during the Loretta Swit is a proud Polish American and Swedish Invasion from November 18th to December well-known actress of the stage and television. She 26th, 1655, prior to the cloister of the Pauline is best known for her portrayal of the character Major Fathers in Czestochowa, Poland. Margaret Houlihan on the television series M*A*S*H. November 17, 1954 - Tadeusz Banachiewicz (Died) November 5, 1530 - Jan Kochanowski (Born) Tadeusz Banachiewicz was a Polish astronomer, Jan Kochanowski was a Polish Renaissance poet and mathematician, and the director of the Krakow writer. He is recognized as one of the most important Observatory. Tadeusz Banachiewicz’s international poets before the 19th century. recognition came from his theory of cracovians - a matrix algebra that helped to solve several astronomical, geodesic, mechanical and mathematical November 6, 1755 - Stanislaw Staszic (Born) problems. A lunar crater is named after him. Stanislaw Staszic was a Catholic priest, philosopher, November 18, 1860 - Ignacy Paderewski (Born) statesman, geologist, scholar, poet, writer and leader of the Polish Enlightenment. He had a direct influence on Ignacy Jan Paderewski, pianist and composer, the Third of May Constitution of 1791. became the most noted statesman of Poland to the United States during and after World War I. In 1919, after World War I, Ignacy Jan Paderewski became the November 7, 1944 - Joe Niekro (Born) first premier of the newly created Republic of Poland. Joe Niekro was a Major League Baseball Player and His heart is enshrined at the National Shrine of Our the brother of Hall of Famer, Phil Niekro. Joe Niekro Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, like his brother Phil, specialized in throwing the and his remains are buried in the crypt at St. John’s Cathedral in knuckleball. During the 1970’s and 80’s, the Niekro Warsaw, Poland. brothers combined for 539 total wins, making them the most successful brother combination in baseball November 19, 1925 - Zygmunt Bauman (Born) history. Joe’s son, Lance, is a former major league baseball player. Zygmunt Bauman (born in Poznan) is a Polish November 8, 1940 - Charles Kowal (Born) sociologist who, since 1971, has resided in England after being driven out of Poland by an anti-Semitic Charles Kowal is a Polish American astronomer who campaign, engineered by the Communist regime of discovered the two moons of Jupiter, Leda in 1974 and the time. Professor of sociology at the University of Themisto in 1975. Charles Kowal is also known for Leeds (and since 1990 emeritus professor), Bauman discovering many supernovas in other galaxies. has become best known for his analysis of the links between modernity and the Holocaust, and of postmodern consumerism. Died 2017. November 9, 1505 - Mikolaj Rej (Born) Mikolaj Rej was one of the best known writers and poets November 20, 1926 - Dr. Andrzej Shally (Born) of the Renaissance and was also a politician, musician Dr. Andrzej Wiktor Shally was a Polish-born and nobleman. The Polish Sejm pronounced 2005 as the endocrinologist who won the Nobel Prize in 1977 year of Mikolaj Rej, celebrating the 500th Anniversary of in Medicine for research work. Dr. Andrzej Shally his birth. developed a whole new realm of knowledge concerning the brain’s control over body chemistry. November 10, 1909 - Pawel Jasienica (Born) Pawel Jasienica was the pen-name of Leon Lech Beynar, November 21, 1920 - Stanley Musial (Born) a Polish non-academic historian, journalist, writer and Stanley Musial, nicknamed “Stan the Man”, was born soldier. Died 1970. on November 21, 1920 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He played 1,890 baseball games as an outfielder and 1,016 games as a first baseman, but was known mainly as a left-handed consistent hitter. Musial won November 11, 1918 - Poland’s Independence several National League Most Valuable Player Awards Day (Event) and received Sports Illustrated magazine’s “Sportsman of the Year” In 1918 after World War I, Poland was award and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. reestablished as a sovereign country with the assistance of United States President Woodrow Wilson and the Allied Powers. November 22, 1950 - Gregory Luzinski (Born) Gregory Michael Luzinski was a former left fielder in Major League Baseball, nicknamed “The Bull”. He November 12, 1952 - Steve Bartkowski (Born) spent the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Steve Bartkowski was a well known quarterback Phillies. Still a fan favorite in Philadelphia, he opened for the National Football League. During his career “Bull’s Barbecue” in the Phillies’ new stadium, Bartkowski played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Citizens Bank Park. Los Angeles Rams and was All American Quarterback during his senior season in 1974 at the University of November 23, 1933 - Krzysztof Penderecki (Born) California. Krzysztof Penderecki is an internationally known composer and conductor of classical music. In 1980, November 13, 1806 - Emilia Plater (Born) Krzysztof Penderewski was commissioned by Solidarity to compose a special musical piece to accompany the Emilia Plater was a Polish freedom fighter who unveiling of the Gdansk Shipyard Memorial statue participated in the November Uprising of 1830. honoring those killed during the 1970 shipyard riots. Emilia Plater, who achieved the rank of Captain of an Infantry Unit, is considered a revolutionary, patriot and national hero not just in Poland, but View more historic reflections online at: also in Belarus and Lithuania. PolishAmericanCenter.org/hr October / November 2018, Polish American News - Page 12

Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 6 In Grateful Recognition to the following Co-Sponsors of the Pulaski Day Parade Line Up published in this Newspaper November 24, 1972 - Barry Potomski (Born) AMK Glass, Inc. Barry Potomski is a former professional ice hockey right winger. He played 68 National Hockey League games: Beneficial Bank 59 with the Los Angeles Kings and 9 with the San Jose Michael and Donna Blichasz Sharks. Edward Chabalowski Caroline A. Ciesielka November 25, 1985 - Ray Jablonski (Died) Copernicus Society of America Ray Jablonski was a third baseman in Major League Helen M. Cyzio Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Judge Bernice Soban DeAngelis Cincinnati Reds and the New York Giants. Ray Friends of Polonia Jablonski was elected to the National League All Star Team in 1954. John & LaVerne Kasper Kristine Kousmine November 26, 1855 - Adam Mickiewicz (Died) Casimir Kowalski Adam Mickiewicz was known for his poem Pan John & Cynthia Krakowiak & Family Tadeusz and is considered one of Poland’s greatest Leon A. Mankowski, Esq. romantic poets. All of his greatest works were written in the Polish language. He is buried in Pauline Fathers & Brothers Wawel Castle. (Order of St. Paul the First Hermit) PECO Polish American Heritage Association November 27, 1958 - Artur Rodzinski (Died) Manayunk/Roxborough Artur Rodzinski was a Polish conductor of opera and Polish National Alliance of U.S. of N.A. symphonic music. Rodzinski studied music in Lwów, and then law in Vienna, where he simultaneously Polish Roman Catholic Union of America enrolled at the Academy of Music. He was associated Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union with Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Los Theresa B. Romanowski Angeles Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic. Marion Blichasz Rott & Andrew Rott November 28, 1948 - Agnieszka Holland (Born) & Daughter Gabriella & Son Andrew Agnieszka Holland is one of Poland’s most prominent Sacred Heart Parish, Clifton Heights, PA filmakers. Agnieszka Holland is best known for her St. Hedwig Church, Chester, PA movie, Europa Europa, which brought her the Golden Slabinski -Sucharski Funeral Home, Inc. Globe Award and her second nomination for an Academy Award. St. Adalbert Parish, Philadelphia, PA SugarHouse Casino November 29, 1830 - Polish Uprising Syrena Auto Body Shop (Event) Sandra Tomaszewski & The famous Polish Uprising of 1830 was Edward C. Tomaszewski Inc. Funeral Home a revolt against Russian rule in Poland In Memory of Dorothy L. Walunas which caused one of the largest waves of immigration in Polish history to France, Joseph Walunas the United States and several other Washington Savings Bank countries around the world. Robert W. Zogorski November 30, 1768 - Jedrzej Sniadecki (Born) Jedrzej Sniadecki was a Polish writer, physician, In Grateful Recognition to the following Patrons of the chemist and biologist. Sniadecki’s most important Pulaski Day and Heritage Month Events book was entitled The Beginnings of Chemistry, the published in this Newspaper first Polish-language chemistry textbook. It is believed that Jedrzej Sniadecki was the original discoverer of Joan & Joseph Batory the element ruthenium in 1807. Danuta & Marian Bielawiec Eugene A. Gniewek Funeral Home For more information about Historic Reflectoins visit: Rev. Jan Palkowski PolishAmericanCenter.org/hr Polish Beneficial Association Polish National Alliance Council 1, 106, 166 Leslie Ptak Special Greetings from Sacred Heart Church, Royersford, PA, Leon A. Mankowski, Esq. Rev. Tadeusz Gorka, Pastor Attorney-At-Law St. Joseph Church, Polish Apostolate of the Camden Diocese 2624 E. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 C.A. Warczyglowa 215-739-8521 Polish Eagles Sports Club Bee Flowers Caterine Calderon 3157 E. Thompson Street - Philadelphia, PA 19134 2637 E. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Phone: (267) 519-2453 • Fax: (267) 519-2475 (Port Richmond section) [email protected] • www.bee-flowers.com Flowers for all occasions Delivery National & International Wedding and Special Events - Call: (215) 423-0800

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From the Desk of Michael Blichasz American Workers Advocate Join Us in Promoting NOVEMBER as Host of Saturday Variety Program at 11 A.M. & American Workers Radio, Wednesdays at 11 A.M. AMERICAN MADE MONTH 860 AM Radio, WWDB • Philadelphia, PA During the entire month of November, American Workers Radio will expand I welcome you to review the information from its efforts to promote America’s businesses, the industries manufacturing and my recent weekly commentaries and ask that assembling products in the U.S.A., and the jobs that employ Americans and add to a vibrant economy. you share this information with others. This is a national event and everyone is asked to participate. For more information, visit: AmericanMadeMonth.com. AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com

The Change of Season Brings More Opportunities! As we come to the end of the summer season, it is important to thank supporters of the Buy American Made Campaign and American Workers Radio for helping to spread the message of our efforts to restore jobs in the United States of America. There is no doubt that we are in a time of change in America and because so American Workers Need You • Spread the Word! many Americans have been speaking up, we continue to receive a Listen to live or re-broadcasts of American Workers Radio at: AmericanWorkersRadio.com growing amount of support from radio and television broadcasters, For more information, contact Michael Blichasz at: [email protected] newspapers, Internet sites, and tens of millions of individuals promoting our message. “American Made Month” Expanding businesses making, distributing, and selling products with Made in the U.S.A. labels is not only being discussed but During the entire month of November, American Workers actions are being taken to expand manufacturing lines to meet the Radio will expand its efforts to promote America’s businesses, demand of consumers for products made and assembled in the the industries manufacturing and assembling products in the United States. U.S.A., and the jobs that employ Americans and add to a vibrant RIGHT NOW 70% of America’s economy. This is a national event and everyone is asked to economy is still based on participate. Americans spending their dollars on American Made Month will highlight American workers in purchasing products and services. all professions and focus on ways for America’s consumers to If 70% of our nation’s economy circulate more of their money in America’s economy by supporting represent Americans purchasing products and services provided by American workers. durable goods like clothing, household needs, electronics and During November, 2018, American Made Month will hundreds of others, it would be best if 70% of the purchases we promote efforts to expand jobs for Americans and UNITE local, make represent products made in America so we can restore tens-of- state and national businesses that manufacture, assemble, millions of additional jobs for American workers. promote, distribute, and sell American made items. Manufacturing what we use on a regular basis was the Brief Schedule: cornerstone of America’s economy for hundreds of years. Restoring the cornerstone of America is what our movement has been all 1. Friday, November 2nd, Saturday, November 3rd and about for many years. Thanks for looking at labels and spending Sunday, November 4th, go out of your way to support more of your dollars on American made, which will help restore jobs National Small Business Weekend, which is held the first for working-age and able-bodied Americans who want to be able to full weekend of every month. support themselves and their families. 2. November 6th is National Election Day, an opportunity Thanks for spreading the word and invite others to support to vote for political leaders who support efforts to expand our efforts. For more information visit: AmericanWorkersRadio. the American Made campaign and jobs for Americans com, which has several links promoting ways to support American workers and America’s economy. from the self-employed to individuals employed by major corporations. Every American Made Purchase Improves OUR Future! 3. Weekend of November 9th, 10th, & 11th, promote We are all surrounded by a fast-moving and ever-changing world. American Made items, list the places where they are sold Sometimes it’s really hard to focus on what is happening around us. with a focus on the items that will make great gifts for the However, with the help of millions of supporters of the Buy American holidays. Made Campaign, we have been able to keep the focus on supporting 4. November 11th, Veterans Day, a time to honor veterans businesses that are producing American made products. That focus and promote jobs for America’s veterans and all American has helped maintain jobs in America and is helping businesses see workers. the value of producing products with Made in U.S.A. labels. Our message is simple yet very effective. After years of settling for 5. November, 22nd, Thanksgiving Day, a time to give a majority of foreign made products in America’s stores, America’s thanks and unite our family, friends and neighbors to consumers want no less than a 50/50 balance between foreign and support the Buy American Made Campaign and jobs for American made products to become a reality. America’s consumers American workers. don’t want to be a major SALES POINT for foreign made items 6. Friday, November 23rd, Black Friday, a time to focus any longer and see no reason why there cannot be a competitive on American Made EVERYTHING, so American made American made products available for 90 percent of the foreign made products now sold in the United States. businesses benefit. In the process of promoting the Buy American Made Campaign, we 7. November 24th, Small Business Saturday, a national have also been asking business owners to seek out more American event to support America’s small businesses and another made products from suppliers that are already manufacturing in opportunity to seek out American made products. America. The growing practice of reading labels and asking about 8. November 29th and 30th, the last days of American competitive American made products before making a purchase has Made Month and an opportunity to consider what more helped spread our message and has helped America’s businesses at can be done to make the balance of the holiday shopping the cash register where it counts. The bottom line is spending more of your dollars on American made helps all Americans in the long- season a success for the businesses manufacturing, run. assembling, promoting, distributing and selling American Made Products. Mark your calendar and spread the word so November Find “American Made Month” will be a great success. “Made in America” For More Information, contact Michael Blichasz at: [email protected] Products from your Create and Save American Jobs online at: iPhone and access MadeInAmericaStore.com American Workers For Store Locations Radio. and Hours, Call us at: Go4MadeinUSA.com 1-800-284-0384 October / November 2018, Polish American News - Page 14 Polish American Cultural Center Exhibit Hall Sponsors Business Directory Auto Body Shop Organizations Restaurants

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Visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa “America’s Czestochowa” 654 Ferry Road Doylestown, PA Telephone: 215-345-0600 Internet: PolishShrine.com October / November 2018, Polish American News - Page 15 Polish American Cultural Center Museum Poland’s Path to Regained Independence Located in th Heart of Historic Philadelphia There were many attempts by the Polish people to regain 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 independence over the years. Restoration of Poland’s independence Telephone: (215) 922-1700 • Internet: PolishAmericanCenter.com was finally made possible in 1918 with the assistance of United States leaders, Polonia in America, and the powers of Europe and Marking Another Date in Polish History the Polish state. Notable Efforts At the beginning of World War I, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, pianist and diplomat, founded a committee to assist the people of Poland and established branches in Paris, London, and throughout the United States. After four years of promoting Poland’s freedom (1914-1918), 100th Anniversary of Poland’s Independence Day he witnessed the reestablishment of Poland’s Independence. Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA January 1917: Ignacy Jan Paderewski urged U.S. President Woodrow Wilson to propose the basis for the “establishment of an Dear Members and Supporters of Polonia, independent Polish state with access to the sea.” As Polish people all over the world mark the 100th August 1917: The Polish National Committee formed with the help of Anniversary of Poland’s regained independence, you are Paderewski and Roman Dmowski. The goal of the committee was to invited to attend a Special Centennial Mass marking Poland’s revive the Polish state in cooperation with the governments of France, Independence on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 12:30 P.M., at Great Britain, and Italy. the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, January 8, 1918: On January 18, 1918, President Woodrow Pennsylvania. Wilson gave a speech to the United States Congress that It was 100 years ago on November 11, 1918, Armistice Day, outlined Fourteen Points for peace and the end to World War I. In that Poland’s Independence and its rightful place on the map President Wilson’s Fourteen Points plan was his vision of Europe in of Europe were restored after 123 years of political partitions. which he proposed the regained independence of Poland. Regained independence was made possible with the assistance of November 11, 1918: After being released from a German prison for United States leaders, America’s Polonia, and the powers of Europe. refusing to take an oath of fidelity with the German and Austrian- The loss of independence happened after the enactment of the Hungarian forces, Jozef Pilsudski arrived in Warsaw where he May 3rd 1791 Constitution, the second oldest written democratic assumed command of the Polish Army. constitution in the world, when the countries surrounding Poland November 14, 1918: Pilsudski proclaimed the establishment of the invaded and partitioned Poland, claiming it for themselves out of fear Republic of Poland. Between November 11, 1918, and the signing of the spread of democracy to their own lands. of the Treaty of Versailles, Pilsudski worked with Polish and other On Sunday, November 11th at the 12:30 P.M. Mass at foreign leaders to reorganize their reacquired territory. America’s Czestochowa, we will gather to mark this historic date November 16, 1918: Pilsudski notified the Great Powers of the in Polish history. We will also celebrate Veterans Day and honor all progress of the foundation of an independent Polish state. veterans who fought for America’s freedom and for freedom, peace, and justice around the world. November 22, 1918: Pilsudski assumed the highest authority of the Republic of Poland as Head of State. Pilsudski did more than The Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Historic any other single Pole, working primarily with Poles, to achieve the Philadelphia is encouraging church groups, organizations, veterans, independence of Poland during the First World War. youth groups, dance groups, and all of Polonia, to gather for this historic event. Immediately following the 12:30 P.M. Mass there January 29, 1919: Roman Dmowski, a co-founder of Poland’s will be a Tribute to Poland and Polonia in America. National Democracy party, delivered a five-hour speech at the Paris Peace Conference presenting Poland’s border demands. We would appreciate you inviting everyone to this historic event. For more information call the Polish American Cultural Center June 28, 1919: Paderewski and Dmowski signed the Treaty Museum at: (215) 922-1700, or email me at of Versailles, formally restoring Poland to the map of Europe. [email protected]. Paderewski’s efforts succeeded largely due to the support of the Sincerely, American government and the American people. Michael Blichasz, President Throughout its history, the people of Poland have fought for the Polish American Cultural Center Museum freedom of not only their own homeland, but for the freedom of other nations. The Polish language, culture, and history are kept alive not just in Poland, but across the world wherever people of Polish Former Pulaski Parade Grand Marshals heritage live. Polish communities outside of Poland are known as Polonia. In the United States, millions of people of Polish heritage Salute the 85th Anniversary live and strive to maintain organizations that keep Polish and of the Philadelphia Pulaski Parade - Sto Lat! Polish American heritage alive for Polonia in America and for future generations. Michael Blichasz

Riding the Rails with the “Happy Travelers” A Great Adventure!

Michael Blichasz Hon. Robert Borski Theresa Romanowski Joseph Gorka 1978 1987 1990 1997

Barbara Ilnicka John J. Krakowiak Paul Sosnowski, Esq. Richard A. Klimek 2001 2002 2004 2006 The Happy Travelers anxiously are waiting to board the train to ride the rails along the Lake Shore Winnipesaukee in Meredith, New Hampshire, to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage and a scrumptious Turkey dinner. They are looking forward to the next “Happy Travelers” trip - Newcomers are always welcome! If interested, call Theresa Romanowski at 215-922-1700 and you will be added to the mailing list.

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Saturday, October 13 - Capitol City Polka Dancers Association Sunday, November 18 - Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia Polka Dance, Monaghan Township Fire Hall, 245 West Siddonsburg Annual Polonaise Ball, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, Lafayette Road, Dillsburg, PA, 5 to 9 P.M. Music by Joe Stanky & the Cadets Hill, PA, 5 to 10 P.M. Cocktails, cash bar, dinner and music by the Band. Call Polly 717-774-1031. Rick Gazda Band. Entertainment by the Ojczyzna Dance Group from Sunday, October 14 - Pulaski Parade steps off at 12 Noon from Baltimore. Honoree Dr. Alexandra Ziolkowska-Boehm, author & 20th and the Parkway. Free seating at Logan Circle in the area of writer. Info call Marie Hejnosz 215-487-0221. Proceeds benefit the television coverge on WPVI-TV6 ABC, 12:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Scholarship Program. Info call 215-922-1700. Sunday, December 2 - Christmas Bazaar, St. Stanislaus Hall, 3rd Sunday, October 14 - Polish American Citizens Association, and Fitzwater Streets, South Philadelphia, 12 Noon to 4 P.M. Games Clifton Heights, PA, Annual Golf Outing, Cobbs Creek Golf Course, of chance, food and much more. Info call rectory 215-468-1922. Lansdowne Avenue, Philadelphia, 8 A.M. Info call John Oleykowski Everyone invited! 610-585-0685. Sunday, December 2 - Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy Lecture in the Saturday, October 20 - Official Opening of a Historical Exhibition Polish Language, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, by Senator Anna Marie Anders, Secretary of State of the Republic of Northeast Philadelphia, 3 P.M. Speaker: Richard Brzozowski, Polonia Poland and daughter of General Wladyslaw Anders, at the Polish activist, historian. Topic:“The Polish Museum in Port Washington, NY, American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street, historic Historic Review.” Info call 215-624-9954. All are invited to attend. Philadelphia, 12 Noon to 4 PM. The exhibit, “The Trail of Hope - Free. General Wladyslaw Anders” presents the fate of Poles sent to Siberia Thursday, December 6 - Christmas with Alex Meixner, and Kazakhstan and the establishment of the Second Polish Corps Liederkranz, 143 Spook Lane, Reading, PA, 5 to 10 P.M. Price under the command of General Wladyslaw Anders. Info call the includes buffet and show. Info call 610-373-3982. Polish American Cultural Center Museum 215-922-1700. Saturday, December 8 - Polish Christmas Open House, Polish Sunday, October 21 - “50 Years of Polkas”, Nativity B.V.M. Church American Cultural Center Musem, 308 Walnut Street, historic Hall, 211 Grace Street, Reading, PA, 1 to 6 P.M. Music by EFO Philadelphia, 11 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. 11 A.M. snacks & refreshments, (Eddie Forman Orchestra). Food and drinks will be available. No 12:15 P.M. magic show, 1 P.M. visit by Sw. Mikolaj and singing of BYOB or BYOF. Info call Ellen 610-207-7875 or Cindy koledy. Everyone is invited. Free Admission. Info call 610-914-5785. 215-922-1700. Sunday, October 21 - Polish Dinner Dance, Polish American Sunday, December 9 - Polish American Heritage Association of Citizens Club, 328 High Street, Phoenixville, PA, 2 to 8 P.M. Music Manayunk-Roxborough Traditional Polish Wigilia Dinner, by the Naturalistix Band. Polish buffet dinner. Tickets/info call Andy St. Josaphat Church Hall, 124 Cotton Street, Manayunk, 3 P.M., 484-624-1510 or Pat 610-917-8438. doors open 2 P.M. Info call Helen Cyzio 215-482-3040. Sunday, October 21 - Polka Pals Polka Dance, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA., 2 to 6 P.M. Music by the Swingmasters Band. Info call Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704. POLAND 2019 TOUR Sunday, October 21 - Polka Dance, Brick Elks, 2493 Old Hooper with Avenue, Brick, NJ, 2 to 6 P.M. (doors will open 12:30 P.M.). Music by Eddie Biegaj and John Gora Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra. Refreshments and a Polish kitchen will be available. Tickets/info call Bernie 732-504-7808 or August 7-20 - 2019 Tour of Northern Poland, Neil 732-905-0696. Berlin & Wilno-Vilnius Lithuania Sunday, October 21 - Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy Lecture in the For more info, call Eddie: 419-480-7050, Polish Language, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, or email: [email protected] Northeast Philadelphia, 3 P.M. Speaker: Anna Marie Anders, Senator of the Republic of Poland. Topic: “Security of Poland, NATO and Cooperation with the United States.” Info call 215-624-9954. Polka Deli All are invited to attend. Free. 2719 E. Allegheny Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19134 Sunday, October 21 - St. Adalbert Polish Language School Meats & deli products - fish, pierogi & baked goods 65th Anniversary Banquet, Mass 10:30 AM, St. Adalbert Church, Allegheny Avenue & Thompson Street , Port Richmond section of Telephone: (215) 634-3750 Philadelphia, followed by the Banquet in the Parish Hall. Info/ reservations call 267-251-3776 or 610-368-1604. Sunday, November 4 - Polka Dance, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 2 to 6 P.M. Music by Dennis Polisky and the Maestro’s Men. Info/reservations call John Wisniewski 215-906-1825. Friday, November 9 & Saturday, November 10 - Christmas Bazaar, St. John Cantius Hall, 4435 Almond Street, in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia. Friday, 6 to 9 P.M., Saturday, 4 to 9 P.M. Polish food, game wheels, pictures with Santa, Christmas Shop and much more. Info call 215-535-6667. Saturday, November 10 - Polish American Citizens Club of Camden County Turkey Hop 2 Dance Party, VFW Post #3324, E. 6th Avenue, Runnemede, NJ, featuring DJ Chris, 7 to 11 P.M. Price of ticket includes food, beer, wine and soda (No BYOB). Info/ The Polish American Congress tickets call Stan Raiczyk 856-933-1236. Eastern Pennsylvania District invites you to support the Saturday, November 10 - Capitol City Polka Dancers Association Polish American News and our community-wide efforts Polka Dance, Monaghan Township Fire Hall, 245 West Siddonsburg Kindly check one of the following Road, Dillsburg, PA, 5 to 9 P.M. Music by the PA Villagers Band. and return with your remittance: Call Polly 717-774-1031. 2019 Sunday, November 11 - 100th Anniversary of Poland’s ___ Supportive Membership ___ Polish American News Supporter Independence Day, National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA. Mass 12:30 P.M. followed by a tribute Individual $50.00 ____ Family $60.00 ____ to Poland and Polonia in America. Info call the Polish American As a supporter I understand I will receive a one-year subscription to the Cultural Center Museum 215-922-1700. Polish American News, published 6 times per year.

Sunday, November 11 - Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy Lecture in Name ______the Polish Language, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 3 P.M. Speaker: Andrzej Jozef Dabrowski, Address ______historian. Topic: “The Polish women poets and writers as a world City ______State ______Zip ______phenomenon.” Info call 215-624-9954. All are invited to attend. Free. Email ______Sunday, November 18 - Polka Dance, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music by the Continentals Make check payable and mail to: Polish American Congress Band, 2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704. 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Visit: PolishAmericanCenter.com For more information call the PAC at (215) 739-3408.