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Bi-lingual Publication of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America - A Fraternal Benefit Society Safeguarding Your Future with Life Insurance & Annuities. www.PRCUA.org April 1, 2013 - 1 kwietnia 2013 No. 5 - Vol. CXXVII PRCUA Annual State of the Union

TO ALL POLISH ROMAN CATHOLIC UNION OF AMERICA MEMBERS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Why do I mention this? How about our Polish Our societies and districts struggles with debt, What do we have in common heritage? Our members are promote camaraderie among unemployment and slow with Prudential? Well, we not just a number as they are our members by sponsoring growth, and while Europe both sell financial products at the Prudential. We are picnics, youth activities, still has its own issues, the centering on life insurance fraternal brothers and sisters fishing tournaments, athletic PRCUA is financially stable and annuities. And, while the of a Polish American events and festival activities and getting stronger. Prudential may have a bigger organization that cherishes during the summer. They Actions initiated two building in downtown our Polish heritage, its family also encourage the continued years ago in controlling costs, Chicago, it does not have the values and the lifelong observance of Polish customs selling unneeded real estate prestigious historical friendships it promotes. and traditions through the and improving the interest landmark designation that Our organization holiday celebrations that the spread on our annuity President Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. our PRCUA building has. In preserves our ethnicity by Societies and Districts make program have led to a fact, our building has been a supporting a number of available to our local substantial strengthening of As you know, our central point for the Polish programs that are near and members. our financial picture. organization is celebrating its community in Chicago and dear to the hearts of Polish Has anyone ever been We are profitable for the 140th year of successfully Polonia for 100 of our 140 Americans. We support the invited to play in a second consecutive year, fulfilling the fraternal and year existence. Polish Museum of America in Prudential golf or bowling achieving almost $1 million financial needs of many, But what does the Chicago. We also contribute tournament? Has anyone profit in 2012, and our many generations of Polish PRCUA have that tops to other Polish organizations been asked to attend Dyngus surplus account that Americans. anything that the Prudential and causes with volunteer Day, Paczki Day or a Wigilia determines our financial Believe it or not, the has to offer? help and financial assistance. supper sponsored by the strength has increased by Polish Roman Catholic Union Let's start with our deep We recognize and support the Prudential Life Insurance almost 40%, improving from of America is older than the devotion, association and training of Polish seminarians Company? a low of $3.6 million in 2010 Prudential Insurance commitment to the Roman at both SS. Cyril and You are more than just a to $5 million at year-end Company of America that Catholic faith. From its Methodius Seminary in number with the Polish 2012. was incorporated in 1875 and founding in Detroit, and Orchard Lake, Michigan and Roman Catholic Union of Because of this success, is a mere 138 years old. continuing to Chicago, our Bishop Abramowicz America. You are a member for 2013, the PRCUA is ties with the Church have Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. in the oldest Polish Roman increasing the dividend paid been inseparable. Our first The Polish Roman Catholic fraternal benefit to our members from $75,000 PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT CHICAGO, IL Presidents and many of our Catholic Union of America organization in America! to $100,000, a 33% increase. early leaders were devout fosters friendship and We have so much more With our improving financial priests of the Roman Catholic friendly competition through to offer you beyond financial condition, further increases in Church, who were deeply its sponsorship of annual products. Hopefully, you will the dividend can be concerned about the spiritual national basketball, bowling, step back for a moment and anticipated. welfare of Poles in America. golf and softball tourna- reflect on what it means to be In this issue on page 6, a Our patron is the Sacred ments. a member of the PRCUA. We summary of the financial Heart of Jesus, who has Our language schools for are an organization founded report that appeared in the watched over and guided us elementary and high school on fraternalism for our March issue of Narod Polski is throughout our entire 140 students are second to none, members and we have included for you to better year history. Today, our providing quality education continued to exist for 140 view the results as they are members are guided in our in the Polish language. years because of participation reported in our ANNUAL faith by three Chaplains who Our dance groups are by our members. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. are members of our Board of trained in the traditional Directors - virtuous men who national and regional dances FINANCIAL NEWS INSURANCE NEWS monitor our faith and morals. of Poland. They have Our name solidifies these represented the Polish Roman Our organization has Our insurance sales effort ties: POLISH ROMAN Catholic Union of America at survived the worst financial in 2012 has produced a 30% CATHOLIC UNION OF festivals all around the world, calamity that beset our increase in premium income AMERICA. winning medals and honors, country since the Great from new business. This has What else do we have and bringing praise and Depression of the 1930s and reversed a downtrend in new

PERIODICAL POSTAGE that the Prudential can't recognition to our great we are getting better. written insurance contracts. PAID AT CHICAGO, IL compete with? organization. While America still (Continued on page 6) Page 2 Narod Polski April 1, 2013

15 CHICAGO, IL - PRCUA SOC. 475 MEETING on Wed., May 15 at 4:30 pm at PRCUA Social Hall, 984 N. Milwaukee Calendar of Ave., Chicago, IL. Contact: B. Jura 773-685-3134 CHICAGO, IL - SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR ILLINOIS- PRCUA Events INDIANA WOMEN'S DIVISION - Meetings will be held twice a year. Next meeting is in September. APRIL 18-21 WARREN, MI - SOC. #1593 TEXAS HOLDEM on May 18-21, Pampa Room, 31925 Van Dyke, north of 13 Mile Rd., Warren, MI. Contact: Wallace Ozog at 586-751-8168 7 TROY, MI - MALA POLSKA RECITAL on Sun., April 7 at 3 pm, American Polish Cultural Center, corner of Maple Rd. (15 Mile Rd) and Dequindre in Troy, MI. Contact: Monica 18 WYANDOTTE, MI - RYDER CUP GOLF ST. STAN'S Ziezulewicz Osentoski 810-364-6967 SOC. #718 VS. SOC. #162 on Sat., May 18 at Erie Metro Golf Course with Afterglow at Soc. #162 Club, 1450 Oak St., 7 SCHERERVILLE, IN - IL-IN WOMEN'S DIV. EASTER SWIECONKA on Sun., April 7, Wyandotte, MI. Interested golfers contact Mike Halberstadt Hosted by Dist. 9. Entry 12:30 pm, Lunch 1pm, Teibel's Restaurant, 1775 U.S. Hwy. 41, [email protected] or sign up at the Club. Schererville, IN; $28; Under 12 yrs $14; RSVP by 3/15. Contact: Elizabeth Sadus 708-481-6796 19 TOLEDO, OH - TOLEDO SOCIETIES CELEBRATE 14 HAMTRAMCK, MI - GWIAZDA DANCE RECITAL on Sun., April 14 at 3 pm, St. Florian PRCUA'S 140TH ANNIVERSARY with a Polka Mass at 10:30 am Lower Church Hall, 2626 Poland St., Hamtramck, MI. Contact: Jessica Wendt 313-682-3031 at Misiuda Hall, 5255 N. Detroit St., Toledo, OH, followed by or Basia Nowakowski 313-433-4929 Brunch and performance by “Echoes of Poland”. Limited seating - reservations required. Contact: Dir. Joan Sylak 419- 14 TRENTON, MI - ROGALIN DANCE RECITAL on Sun., April 14, 2 pm, Trenton H.S., 729-2126 or Aggie 419-420-5235 2601 Charlton Rd., Trenton, MI. Cost: $10; Contact Michelle Stechschulte 734-283-4589 19 WYANDOTTE, MI - SOC #162 MEETING on Sun., May 16 JOHNSTOWN, PA - ST. CASIMIR'S SOC. #531 MEETING on Tues., April 16 at 7:30 pm, 19 at 1 pm at PRCUA #162 Hall, 1430 Oak St, Wyandotte, MI. 306 Power St. Send premiums to: Ed Kaplaniak, 521 Southmont, Johnstown, PA 15905 Dues: Linda Alexander, 69 Winder, Unit 462, Detroit, MI 19-21 WYANDOTTE, MI - PRCUA BOWLING TOURNAMENT on April 19 through 21, hosted by 48201. Contact: Pres. Stan Pasko 313-815-5230 PRCUA Society #162, Taylor Lanes, 24800 Eureka Road, Taylor, MI 20 REDFORD, MI - PRCUA TATRY DANCERS RECITAL on April 20 at 3 pm, W.F.Weber Attention Opole Dancers Alumni! Performing Arts Ctr., 26255 Schoolcraft, Redford, MI; $6 in advance-$8 at the door. Contact: Rose Ann Lackey 313-274-0183 All former Opole dancers are invited to attend the 55th Annual Dance Recital to be held on April 27, 2013 at 2 pm at the Center Line 21 REDFORD TWP., MI - WIELICZKA DANCE ENSEMBLE RECITAL on Sun., April 21 at 2 High School Auditorium, located at 26300 Arsenal, Center Line, MI pm; St. Robert Bellarmine School, 27101 W. Chicago St. Redford Twp., MI; $16.00 includes 48015 dinner and recital. Contact Kristi Mihalic 734-455-3504 Alumni in attendance will have their names listed in our program book, will receive a flower, and be part of an alumni photo on stage immediately following the recital 21 WARREN, MI - HALKA DANCERS RECITAL on Sun., April 21 at 3 pm, Van Dyke Please RSVP to Beth at 586-944-9683 or e-mail: Community Audidtorium, 22900 Federal, Warren, MI; Cost $7. Tickets at the door. Contact: [email protected] or on our Facebook Page (search for PRCUA Opole Dance School) by April 13, 2013 Rita Cerankowski 313-891-2403. For information on purchasing an ad in our program book, please call or e-mail Beth. 23 WARREN, MI - POPE JOHN PAUL II SOC. #1593 MEETING on Tues., April 23 at 7 pm, St. Anne's H.S., 36000 Mound Rd., Warren, MI. Contact: J. Ozog 586-751-8168 PRCUA Scholarships and 27 CENTER LINE, MI - OPOLE DANCE RECITAL on Sat., April 27 at 2 pm, Center Line Grants Available H.S. Auditorium, 26300 Arsenal, Center Line, MI; Tickets available at the door. Contact Beth Grants Available at [email protected] or 586-944-9683 (Alumni - See Notice to the right.) Each year, the PRCUA offers funds for higher education 28 CHICAGO, IL - SOUTHWEST CENTER OF POLISH DANCING RECITAL on Sun., April 28 to its members from three separate programs: 1) PRCUA Education Fund, Inc.; 2) Scholarship Program; and 3) PRCUA at 12:30 pm, Park Place of Countryside, 6240 Joliet Rd, Countryside, IL. Cost: $10 in Educational Loans. Each program requires the submission of advance; $13 at the door. Contact: Ania Kraszewski 773-972-0012 a separate application. One-Time Scholarships MAY In Memory of Alexander, Ann, John, and Walter Kushel $1,500 to be used for the study of Religious Formation 2-5 WARREN, MI - SOC. #1593 TEXAS HOLDEM FUND RAISER, on May 2-5, Pampa Poker In Memory of Victoria Kushel Room, 31925 Van Dyke, north of 13 Mile Rd., Warren MI. Contact: W. Ozog at 586-751-8168 $1,500 to be used for the study of Nursing (one $1,000 and one $500) Also, the PRCUA Board of Directors can establish additional scholarships as funds are available. 5 WARREN, MI - POLSKIE MAKI DANCERS RECITAL on Sun., May 5 at 2 p.m., Lincoln Perpetual Scholarship H.S. Van Dyke Auditorium, 22900 Federal, Warren, MI. In Memory of Adele Szumilus Sularski

12 TOLEDO, OH - SOC. #1584, #1633, #1617 & #719 ELECTION MEETING on Sun., May INFORMATION AND APPLICATION 12 at 1 pm, Misiuda Hall, 5255 N. Detroit, Toledo, OH. Contact: Dir. Joan Sylak 419-729-2126 For eligibility rules, information and to download applications, go to: www.prcua.org. Click on Member Benefits, 12 WYANDOTTE, MI - SOC. #162 MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST on Sun., May 12, 8 to then click on: 1) Educational Scholarships; 2) Student Noon - All you can eat: eggs, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, fried bologna, toast, the best Scholarship Grant Program; and/or 3) Educational Loans. Or fruit bar Downriver. PRCUA #162 Hall, 1430 Oak St., Wyandotte, MI. Contact: 734-281-7036 you can write to: PRCUA Educational Benefits 13 CHICAGO, IL - PRCUA DISTRICT 7 MEETING on Mon., May 13 at 7:30 pm, PRCUA 984 N. Milwaukee Avenue Social Hall, 984 Milwaukee, Chicago, IL. May crowning. Contact: S. Dudzinski 773-763-4069 Chicago, IL 60642-4101 Narod Polski Page 3 April 1, 2013

114400tthh AAnnnniivveerrssAArryy 1144-1-11155 LLiiffee iinnssuurrAAnnccee ssPPeecciiAALL For the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, this year marks the 140th Anniversary of service to our members and the community. We are proud to be the oldest Polish American Catholic Fraternal in the United States! In the spirit of this wonderful occasion, we are excited to present the 140th Anniversary 14-15 Life Insurance Special! What does the 14-15 entail? Receive a 14% discount on your first-year premium and - after paying premiums for the first 14 years - the 15th year is free! That's a savings of a few thousand dollars for a 55 year old male non-smoker with a $50,000 certificate! How much will YOU save? Mark it down! Throughout the year, to December 31, 2013, the PRCUA is offering this brand new 15-year limited payment whole life insurance product. When all premium payments are paid, your certificate will be considered paid-up and you will continue to have permanent whole life insurance coverage for the rest of your life! PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS: Available from ages 0 - 75 years Life insurance face amounts start at $14,000 Permanent whole life coverage Cash Value Accumulation Dividend participating Membership benefits such as college scholarships, educational loans, home mortgages, prescription drug savings, social events and more... Life insurance addresses many needs: 1) generally tax-free money to beneficiaries, 2) maximizing your pension or social security benefits, 3) funding college for the kids or grandkids. Please contact your local PRCUA Sales Representative or the Home Office at 1-800-772-8632 for more information and to request an application. Return the completed application, the voucher below and a check made payable to PRCUA for the selected amount, using the rate information you will receive from your agent or the Home Office. If you have questions, please contact: Robert Fattore, Director of Sales at 1-800-772-8632 ext. 2631 or Agnes Bastrzyk, Director of Marketing at 1-800-772-8632 ext. 2632, or e-mail [email protected].

All applications are subject to Underwriting.

This DISCOUNT could SAVE YOU THOUSANDS OF $$$ depending on your age and the insurance amount you choose! Page 4 Narod Polski April 1, 2013

POLISH-AMERICAN Member News NIGHT WITH CONGRATULATIONS to Habemus Papam President Joseph and First THE WHITE SOX Lady Judith Drobot, Jr. on the WHITE SOX VS. birth of their grandson Joseph BALTIMORE Anthony Drobot III on March ORIOLES Tuesday, 12, 2013. Baby weighted 8 lbs. 2 oz. He is the son of Tim and July 2 -7:10 pm Emily Drobot. Mother and U.S. Cellular Field baby are doing well. Best Show your Polish Pride at wishes to the whole family! Polish-American Night at the GET WELL WISHES to Joseph A. Drobot III ballpark. Enjoy Polish Bernice Adamkiewicz of Pope entertainment at the gates John Paul II Soc. #1593 in MI, who has been hospitalized for and then watch an exciting weeks due to heart problems. Please keep her in your prayers. game of White Sox baseball. “Get well, Bernice.” In addition to specially CONDOLENCES to Richard and Misia Jaminski Pope Francis priced tickets, you will have (Choreographers for Wesoly Lud, Polanie and SW Center of VATICAN CITY - The world's 1.2 billion Catholics have a new the chance to participate in a Polish Dancing) on the passing of Richard’s beloved father, leader: Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, a name pregame parade on the field! Jan Jaminski, on March 11, 2013) in Rzeszow, Poland. May he taken in honor of the humble patron saint of Italy, Saint Francis of Arrive by 6 pm at Gate 1 on rest in eternal peace. Assisi - whose humility the new pope hopes to emulate. the southeast side of the HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Irene The former Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a stadium to participate. Make Ziol, who served as a very active member of the Jesuit Order, he is the first pope from the new world. sure to request a parade Director of PRCUA District 9 for two Born in Argentina to parents of Italian descent, he represents a bridge between the Church's European roots and its future in Latin America. pass when you purchase terms, from 1974 to 1982. On April Cardinal Bergoglio's chosen name, Francis, is a nod to the patron your tickets. Parade Passes 24, 2013 she will celebrate her 97th saint of Italy, Saint Francis of Assisi. are limited to the first 700 birthday. Presently, Irene resides in "I know him," Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo, a Director of the tickets purchased. To order Richmond Hill, GA. The PRCUA North American College in Rome said, "He is complete simplicity - your tickets, call Anna extends best wishes to Irene on this down to Earth - a man with the people." Sokolowski 773-782-2600. auspicious occasion. “Sto Lat!” It took the 115 cardinal electors just a day and a half to send a Past Dir. Irene Ziol cloud of white smoke up a chimney above St. Peter's Square, JOSEPHINE SZAJERSKI, 98, a signaling the conclusive vote that at least 77cardinals agreed that member of St. Joseph the Worker Society #1579 in District 9 Bergoglio was the right man to succeed Pope Benedict XVI. “ART NOUVEAU One of Francis' first phone calls as pope was to his predecessor, just celebrated her birthday on March 6th. She has been active the now-Pope Emeritus Benedict. The Rev. Thomas Rosica, deputy JOURNEY” with the PRCUA all her life. Prior to joining St. Joseph the Vatican spokesman, said the new pontiff was already "writing the Worker Society, she had been a member of Immaculate playbook" with his unscripted move. THROUGH Conception Church’s Society #1123 in South Chicago, IL - the Pope Francis’ Installation Mass was held on March 19th. Pope parish where the beloved late Bishop Abramowicz began his Francis is the 266th pope and the 265th successor to St. Peter the POLAND priesthood. Apostle. With many of the world’s leaders in attendance at his Josephine's sister, Irene, and two other sisters were also installation, the Pope told them, "Please, let us be protectors of very active in the PRCUA. Her sister, Theresa, who resided in creation, protectors of God's plan inscribed in nature, protectors of Dates: June 15-30, 2013 Pennsylvania, passed away last year on August 3 and her one another and of the environment." Passengers: 20-30 Let us keep Pope Francis in our daily prayers, asking that the Cities: Wroclaw, Katowice, other sister, Irene, passed away 3 weeks later on August 27th. Holy Spirit may continually inspire him, as he guides our beloved Krakow, Warsaw, Lodz and Josephine is still an active member of St. Bronislawa R.C. Church through this first segment of the 21st century. “Long live Lviv, Ukraine (formerly Church in South Chicago, IL. Even though the neighborhood Pope Francis!” Lwow, Poland) has changed drastically, Josephine decided to remain in the Journey through six exquisite home she has occupied there for so long. cites that showcase She is one of St. Joseph the Worker Society's oldest Polish American Night architectural, decorative art, members. As Fin. Secy. of that group, I just wanted PRCUA and cultural Art Nouveau members to know that without members like Josephine - her Comerica Park, Detroit, MI offerings. This trip is a blend love, devotion and help over these many years - Soc. #1579 would not exist. She is proud of her Polish heritage and proud Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins of guided tours, optional excursions, as well as free to be a PRCUA member. "Sto Lat, Josephine! We are looking time to explore. It is planned forward to celebrating your 100th birthday with you in two Friday, May 24, 2013 to be culturally exciting and years, God willing! Submitted by Barbara Pawlowski, Fin. Secy. historically rich. Experience 5:30 p.m. - Pre-game festivities: live bands and the splendor of Poland in this 2-week summertime traditional Polish dancing; game at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013 journey. Tickets: $38 includes one upper box infield seat, This trip is offered by Jan POLISH AMERICAN DAY AT one hot dog, chips and Pepsi, a commemorative M. Lorys. A professed t-shirt and $4 from each ticket goes toward historian and supporter of SIX FLAGS - GREAT AMERICA PRCUA Soc. 1593’s Scholarship Fund. the arts, Jan has organized nine prior trips to cities in Post game fireworks show! New for 2013 - If you are unable to attend on June 1st Poland and other East For individual tickets, go to: www.tigers.com/polish tickets are also valid on June 2nd, 8th or 9th European countries. He will Sponsored by the Polish Fraternals: accompany tourists on this PRCUA, PNA, PWA and PFA To order group tickets (minimum 15) include a one-time trip and supplement service fee of $6.00 per order (not per ticket) and send to: information provided by the Corey Bell, 2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 or TICKETS ONLY $29.00 EACH BY CONTACTING local Polish guides. To book PRCUA email: the trip and/or receive [email protected] or fax 313-471-2599 at 773-782-2601 or 800-772-8632 EXT. 2601 or additional information purchase tickets on-line for only $31.00 each at: contact: This offer is NOT available at the Comerica Park Box Office or www.sixflags.com/greatamerica. Use promo code: POLISH Jan M. Lorys Price includes admission into "The Best Water Park in the at any ticket outlet. Subject to availability. Order must be [email protected] received by Friday, May 17, 2013. Nation.” SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR! 773-465-2070 Ages 2 and under are FREE. Narod Polski Page 5 April 1, 2013

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Each year the have been asking millions of questions: one of them Mrs. Lech also serves PRCUA honors its Top Sales is what I do for a living... At those moments I wish I as Vice President of Representatives by paying was a firefighter or a carpenter, because it is so hard District 8 and Financial tribute to them in Narod to explain the insurance concepts to them.” Secretary of Society Polski. Congratulations are Grzegorz looks forward to offering PRCUA quality #1634. She is a long-time extended to these 5 top member of the M. salespersons, as well as all insurance products for many years to come. our PRCUA sales Congratulations, Grzegorz, on a job well done! Konopnicka Adult representatives who make Michael Ozog, FICF is Culture Group, and a our products and services in 3rd place for life delegate to the Illinois- known across Polonia! insurance sales in 2012. Indiana Women's He belongs to St. Rita’s Division of the PRCUA. Janusz Domaszuk, MBA Society #1368 and serves Mrs. Lech is a Past is PRCUA’s Top Life Janusz Domaszuk as its Financial Secretary. Director of the Insurance Salesman for 2012! Michael is also PRCUA Southwest Center of He started in the insurance field in 1994. In 2002, Janusz Krystyna Lech Polish Dancing. with his wife created their own insurance agency. Today Supervisor of Sales Argus Financial Services, Ltd. is a premier financial District #25. He lives in Currently, she works as a company serving the Polish community in the Chicago Westland, MI with his nurse at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago, IL. area. Congratulations, Janusz! children, Ryan and Congratulations, Krystyna! Grzegorz Stanko, 34 - a Grace, and belongs to St. Kelly Salatowski, newcomer who has Michael’s Church in FIC is in 5th place among partnered to sell PRCUA Michael Ozog Livonia. Michael is PRCUA Life Insurance products in 2012 - is in currently employed with representatives. She lives 2nd place in Life Global Exchange Services in Wyandotte, MI. Kelly Insurance Sales this year. (GXS) as an Ecommerce/EDI mapping architect. is Lady Vice-President He is the owner of Congratulations to Michael Ozog! for Society #162 and the SafePol, Inc., a life and Krystyna Lech ranks in 4th place for 2012. She PRCUA Supervisor of health insurance agency is National Director of PRCUA District 8. Krystyna Sales District #6. She located in Harwood resides in Palos Park, IL with her husband Tadeusz. currently works as a Heights, IL that is also They have three children: Danielle Kroplewski Project Manager in the licensed to sell insurance married to Robert, who have four children Emilia, Information Technology products in 7 other states. Karolina, Aleksandra, and Anthony; daughter Jola; Department of Oakwood Greg Stanko He is married and has two and son Andrew, who is married to Patricia. The Healthcare System. sons, ages 4 and 6. Greg Lech family are 100% PRCUA members and proud Congratulations, Kelly! Kelly Salatowski said “Recently the boys of their Polish heritage. TTopop 55 AnnAnnuityuity RepsReps fforor 20122012

During 2012, the and 10 grandchildren. Lukasz Kosala, is in following PRCUA sales The Turkiewicz Family is 4th place. He was born in representatives have had a 100% PRCUA family - Malopolska and outstanding performance proud of 6 generations of graduated from the and are the top five active PRCUA member- Jagiellonian University annuity sales producers. ship. Richard was Law School. He worked Congratulations appointed as an at Chicago law firms. and thanks are extended insurance “deputy” by Now, he is a health/life from the PRCUA to the PRCUA President Joseph insurance agent and 2012 Top Producers and A. Drobot, Sr. Richard is a financial advisor. He all our PRCUA annuity strong supporter of offers products for sales representatives. PRCUA ideals and seniors or the disabled, as Susan Watzlavick Richard Turkiewicz philosophy. Good job, Lukasz Kosala well as those under 65. He Susan Watzlavick Richard! resides in Chicago with his wife, Beata, and is PRCUA’s Top Annuity children Nicholas, 2, and and Brygida, 4, who is a Sales Producer for 2012. She is experienced in Edward Muszalski, FICF is in 3rd place in member of PRCUA’s Polonia dance group insurance and investment services, including life annuity sales. He is Supervisor of PRCUA Sales Krasnoludki. Good job, Lukasz! insurance, annuities, medical supplement, long District #22 in Southwestern Illinois, President of term care, mutual funds and retirement planning. Soc. #1622 and has been President of the M. Barbara Frankowicz, FICF is in 5th place in She works in Sales District 34 and resides in Shiner, Konopnicka Adult Culture Group for 20 years. He annuity production. She works as a Polish TX with her husband, Dixon and two children, resides in Burbank, IL with interpreter. She is a Jordan and Colton. Congratulations, Susan for a job his wife, Angela. They member of Soc. #1622 well done! have four daughters, and has served as Fin- Anna Toltzman, Diane ancial Secretary for 23 Richard Turkiewicz is in 2nd place in 2012 Little, Teresa Skorusa and years. Barbara lives with Annuity production. He has been PRCUA National Jolanda Muszalski and her husband, John - Director of District #4 for 11 years. He is a 4th three granddaughters PRCUA District 8’s flag generation PRCUA member. His great grandfather Aleksandra and Mia Little bearer - in Palos Hills, IL. Slisz was instrumental in developing PRCUA and Monika Toltzman. Ed They have a son, activities in Detroit and Buffalo in the late 1800s Muszalski works in Thomas, a daughter, and early 1900s. His Grandfather Stanley product research and Christine Frankowicz Turkiewicz served as National PRCUA President development. Burd, and a10-year-old from 1958-62. Richard resides in Winter Springs, FL Congratulations, Ed! grandson Xander. with his wife, Mary Agnes. They have 3 children Edward Muszalski Barbara Frankowicz Congratulations, Barbara! Page 6 Narod Polski April 1, 2013

PRCUA Annual State of the Union Nar'd Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (Continued from page 1) Operating Results Polski This achievement can be directly related to the For the years ending Dec. 31, 2012, 2011, 2010 renewed energy in our Sales and Marketing Departments ISSN 0027-7894 and the introduction of new insurance products. Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec.31, 2010 For your insurance questions and needs, please call INCOME: POLISH NATION your local agent or the Home Office toll-free at 1-800-772- Life & Annuity Sales 8,250 8,607 16,944 Official Publication of the Polish 8632. Ask for Bob Fattore or Agnieszka Bastrzyk, or email Investment Income 9,674 9,332 8,644 them at [email protected] or agnieszka- Roman Catholic Union of America Other Income 128 57 37 JOSEPH A. DROBOT, JR. [email protected]. Our annuities continue to pay competitive rates and TOTAL INCOME 18,052 17,996 25,626 President: 773-782-2600 will be adjusted as the Federal Reserve policies toward KATHRYN ROSYPAL "easy money and low interest rates" are relaxed. EXPENSES: Exec. Ed.: 773-782-2600 Ext. 2640 Life and Annuity 13,321 13,875 22,382 [email protected] INTERVAL PREMIUM PROGRAM General Expenses 3,880 3,834 4,017 We know that we are still facing the difficult problem (English language) TOTAL EXPENSES 17,201 17,709 26,399 LIDIA KOWALEWICZ of the Interval Premium insurance program. We know that many members who purchased this certificate are upset Mng. Ed.: 773-782-2600 Ext. 2639 with the requests being made to begin making premium NET OPERATING INCOME 851 287 -774 [email protected] payments. Our organization was not alone in offering this Dividends to Members -103 -80 -61 (Polish language) product. Almost all fraternal and public insurance Other Income (expenses) 243 24 -240 companies offered this and were in the same position. NET INCOME 991 231 -1,075 Please direct mail re: delivery Most acknowledged the error in the actuarial calculation that made this product so attractive to sell and of newspaper, organizational SURPLUS ACCOUNT matters or change of address to: to buy. The difference between the PRCUA and all the others is that they began to call for renewed premium Beginning Balance 4,004 3,631 4,312 JAMES ROBACZEWSKI payments early in the 2000s, while the PRCUA continued (Dec.31, prior year) Secretary-Treasurer to stand by the promise made in the contract until the Net Income (-loss) 991 231 -1,075 [email protected] meltdown in the financial markets made it no longer Change in Reserves 96 142 394 viable for us to do so. Ending Balance 5,091 4,004 3,631 Direct all materials for Had a member purchased this insurance from another (Dec. 31 current year) publication to the editors at carrier, premium payments would have resumed almost a 984 N. Milwaukee Avenue decade ago. Our call for renewed payments did not start until 2010. The PRCUA carried the actuarial shortfall far Over the three year period, our operations have returned to profitability and our Chicago, IL 60642-4101 longer than other insurance carriers did, before informing surplus has improved. 773-782-2600 our members of the need to begin making payments. Toll-Free 1-800-772-8632 We are working with each of you on an individual Pulaski Day Fax 773-278-4595 basis to determine what the best options are for you. We [email protected] truly want you to remain our members. WWW.PRCUA.ORG Business Hours: 8:15 am - 4 pm CONCLUSION All in all, 2012 has been an exciting and rewarding year, improvements are being made where needed and Philadelphia Satellite Office service to our members is still and always will be our 2636-38 E. Allegheny Avenue primary focus. We know we still have a lot of work to do. Philadelphia, PA 19134 Please be aware that we are working toward fulfilling our 215-425-3807 promise to you - that we will not only offer the best Toll-Free 1-800-558-8792 products and fraternal activities, but that we will also offer the best service. Fax 215-425-3961 We want you to be proud of your membership in our great organization. See PRCUA on Facebook or Twitter Your Officers and Employees are committed to this. Thank you sincerely.

Fraternally, Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. National President Nar'd Polski is published PRCUA V.P. Anna Sokolowski, Nat’l Dir. Bob Bugielski (Dist. 7), Pres. monthly by the Polish Roman March 19. 2013 Joseph Drobot, Jr., First Lady Judy Drobot, PWA Pres. Delphine Huneycutt Catholic Union of America, and Timothy Kuzma, Pres., Polish Falcons of America 984 N. Milwaukee Avenue, TOLEDO SOCIETIES CELEBRATE Chicago, IL 60642-4101 PRCUA'S 140TH ANNIVERSARY Periodical postage paid at Chicago, IL and additional May 19th, 2013 mailing offices. Polka Mass, 10:30 am at Misiuda Hall POSTMASTER - Send address change to: 5255 N. Detroit St., Toledo, OH Nar'd Polski Followed by Brunch and 984 N. Milwaukee Avenue a performance by “Echoes of Poland.” Chicago, IL 60642-4101 Limited seating - reservations required. Contact: Dir. Joan Sylak 419-729-2126 [email protected] (L-r) Cook Co. Assessor J. Berrios, Chgo. Ald. Ray Suarez, Aux. Bp. A. Printed at: Litho Type - or Aggie 419-420-5235 Wypych, IL State Rep. M. Berrios, IL State Rep. R. Martwick, Metro Water Midwest Community Press [email protected] Comm. M. Spyroupolos, Dan Pogorzelski (far back), Cook Co. Bd. of Review Lansing, IL Comm. M. Carbonargi, Chgo. Ald. A. Reyboras & D. Huneycutt (in distance) Narod Polski Page 7 April 1, 2013

Pulaski Day Celebration in Illinois

CHICAGO, IL -The first Monday in March is “Pulaski Day’ in the State of Illinois. On March 4th, the official State celebration was held at the Polish Museum (PMA) in Chicago, IL, where a large crowd gathered to pay homage to this Polish hero of the PRCUA First Lady Judy Drobot, American Revolutionary War, who gave his life for Judy Baar Topinka - IL State our liberty in the Battle of Savannah. Comptroller and PRCUA Pres. (Front, l-r) U.S. Congresswoman The program was opened by Jan Lorys, PMA Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. Janice Schakowsky, IL Governor Director, who introduced the Emcees Joseph Drobot, Pat Quinn; (back) Joseph Annotti, Jr., PMA Chair/PRCUA President and Maria Ciesla, (Photo: Teresa Potasiak) Pres. American Fraternal Alliance, PMA President. The invocation was given by Most. Emcee J. Drobot, Kosciuszko Reverend Andrew Wypych, Guard Auxiliary Bishop of the PRCUA Pres. J. Drobot, Consul Gen. P. Kapuscinska, Archdiocese of Chicago. PRCUA V.P. A. Sokolowski & Bishop Andrew Wypych The Polish and American National Anthems were led by Aleksandra Kurzydlowski, accompanied by Piotr Dymon on the piano. The program continued with warm greetings extended by Hon. Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of the City of Chicago. Robert Johnson, representing Sen. Mark Kirk, addressed the audience. U.S. Congresswoman Janice Schakowsky presented her remarks, followed by Hon. Patrick Quinn, Governor of the State of Illinois, who spoke about the heroism of General Pulaski. Then Joseph Gregoire, Regional President of the PNC Bank in Illinois, and Soloist A. Kurzydlowski with Maj. D. Linda Morris, Vice President of PNC Retail Banking, presented a generous check for Coop, IL Army Nat’l Guard, H. $5,000 to the Polish Museum of America. Chicago Mayor Lt. Gov. of the State of Illinois, Sheila Simon addressed the crowd and greetings Rahm Emanuel Kaczmierczak, Brig. Gen. Daniel were extended by Adam Zbroja, representing Hon. Lisa Madigan, Illinois State Illinois Treasurer Attorney General. Dan Rutherford Cook Co. Tres. The highlight of the program took place when $1,000 Pulaski Day Scholarships were presented to Illinois Lt. Maria Pappas each of 5 recipients by Jewel-Osco Vice President of Operations, Nick Betran, and Jewel-Osco Dir. of Governor Community Relations, Miguel Alba. The lucky scholarship winners are: Elizabeth Zborek, Paul Odrobina, Aleksandra Kurzydlowski, Emil Leon Klosowiak, and Anette Elliot. Sheila Hon. Dan Rutherford, Treasurer of the State of Illinois. spoke about General Casimir Pulaski, Simon followed by remarks from Polonia’s good friend, Hon. Judy Baar Topinka, State of Illinois Comptroller. Representing Polonia, Frank Spula, President of the Polish American Congress and the Polish National Alliance addressed the standing-room only audience. Representatives from Polish Veterans of World War II, Post 31, donated their organization’s banner to the Polish Museum of America, which was gratefully received by the PMA officers. Next, WWII veteran, Maria Chudzinski, representing the Polish Air Force Veterans Association's Chicago Wing, donated $500 to the Polish Museum. Following these generous donations, another of Polonia’s good friends, Hon. Maria Pappas, Treasurer of Cook County, gave her remarks. Then, Mary Anselmo, President of the Polish American Congress - Illinois Division, graciously addressed the assembly. Hon. Mona Noreiga, Commissioner of the Chicago Commission on PNA V.P. Paul Odrobina, son Paul Human Relations spoke briefly about General Pulaski’s contributions to Jr.(scholarship winner) & wife Jan American freedom. The program wouldn’t be complete without hearing from Ald. Ariel Reboyras (30th Ward) who attends this event regularly. The keynote speaker was Hon. Paulina Kapuscinska, Consul (L-r) Jan Lorys, Linda Morris, Joseph Drobot, Maria Ciesla and Joseph General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago. She said she was honored Gregoire with very generous $5,000 donation from PNC Bank to be here and announced that the Polish Museum will receive several grants from Poland, with details given at a future time. The program concluded with benediction being offered by Rev. Thomas Ludwicki, Asst. Dir. of Holy Trinity Mission in Chicago. Then the traditional wreath-laying ceremony took place when a diversified group of dignitaries placed the wreath before Stanley Batowski’s painting of General Casimir Pulaski in the Battle of Savannah. A reception followed in the Social Hall. Delicious pierogi and p=czki (donuts) were provided by Kasia Bober of Kasia’s Deli. Wallace & Joann Ozog, Conrad Miczko (Photos by Lidia Kowalewicz and Anna Sokolowski) See additional photos on- line at www.prcua.org

(L-r) Nick Betran of Jewel-Osco, scholarship winners Elizabeth Zborek, Paul Odrobina, Aleksandra Kurzydlowski, Emil Leon Klosowiak and Anette Elliot; Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Miguel Alba of Jewel-Osco

(L-r) PAC/PNA Pres. Frank Spula, Consul Gen. of the Rep. of Poland in Chicago Paulina Kapuscinska, PMA Pres. Maria Ciesla, PWA Pres. Delphine Huneycutt, Henry Marciniak, Bishop Andrew Wypych, PMA Polish Air Force veteran Maria Polish veterans of WWII Post 31 donating their banner to the PMA as PMA Chair/PRCUA Pres. Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. and Timothy Kuzma, Pres. PFA Chudzinski and Jan Lorys Pres. Maria Ciesla, Kosciuszko Guards and Chair Joseph Drobot Jr. look on Page 8 Narod Polski April 1, 2013

P H I L A D E L P H I A N E W S Y - N E W S

(Members names are in capitals.) SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES - AND JOHN, brother-in-law of MARY our dear, special friend is celebrating his birthday on April 18th. Let's all join TOMSON and uncle of SKYLAR TOMSON together in wishing MSGR. ANTHONY E . JAWOROWSKI a very Happy all members of SOCIETY 2022. “ Birthday. MSGR. JAWOROWSKI, even though we can't join you on your Congratulations PAUL, you certainly are a special day, we hope you know that you'll be in our thoughts and prayers.As musical star in our eyes.” everyone knows, MSGR. JAWOROWSKI served as the Chaplain of the Union VISIT THE CITY OF BROTHERLY of Polish Women in America. Happy Birthday MSGR. LOVE - If you're planning a visit to A HUMANITARIAN Philadelphia, be sure to stop by the Polish - SOCIETY 2002 and American Cultural Center Museum Exhibit 1147's YURI ROSYPAL of Hall, located at 308 Walnut Street, which Beech Creek, PA is a features Polish history and culture. young humanitarian. On Admission is free and the museum is open Sun., March 10th, he Monday thru Friday, January thru April departed for Liberia, on from 10 AM to 4 PM. The Gift Shop is open the coast of East Africa, during regular Exhibit Hall hours. Bus for a week-long mission groups are welcomed at the Polish American Paul Tomson trip sponsored by a Cultural Center Museum. Be sure to call the Christian Relief Agency. museum in advance so that a representative can greet your group and give There, he headed a six- them a tour. Kindly call the Museum at 215-922-1700 for further information man construction team and details. from the U.S.A. who built SAVE THE DATE - Circle the date on your calendar…Sunday, October 6, a school for a poverty- 2013 is the date of the 80th Anniversary of the Pulaski Day Parade in Center Yuri Rosypal with locals in front of the building that US stricken village near City Philadelphia, PA on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. To recognize the volunteers were in the process of constructing for the village Monrovia. Last many organizations that have participated in the parade over the years, the summer, he President or Official Representative of these organizations will be the Grand and 20 other Marshal for their respective groups. Further details will be forthcoming - volunteers until then be sure to circle the date on your calendar…Sunday, October 6th. did the SECURITY AT ITS BEST - Have you checked to make sure that everyone same for in your family is adequately insured? This is absolutely the right time to do indigenous so. PRCUA has various plans of Life Insurance to offer with affordable tribes in the premiums that are right for your budget. Life Insurance is financial protection mountains for your loved ones, in the event of your death. Now is the time to consider of Guate- purchasing a PRCUA Life Insurance Policy. Stop by the Philadelphia Office at mala. YURI, 2636 E. Allegheny Avenue, so that we can discuss this important matter with a contractor/ you or call us at 215-425-3807. Elaine Burkhardt, PRCUA Philadelphia Office plumber by Yuri Rosypal in a poverty-stricken village in Liberia, Africa trade, confided that “Beautifying a customer’s kitchen is not satisfying at a deeper CLEVELAND, OHIO NEWS level, but volunteering for mission work is. I feel so blessed to have such a RAYMOND J. GRABOW RECEIVED loving family that it makes me want to give something back to the world, out of gratitude. I can’t donate monetarily, but I CAN give of my time, energy and "POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE AWARD" skills to help the less fortunate. It’s my small way of making the world a better place in which to live." He said his wife, MICHELLE, and children Willow, 9, On Sat., March 23, the Cleveland Society of Poles Oakton, 6, and Acer, 3 wholeheartedly support his mission work. MICHELLE - presented its "Polish American Heritage Award" to a hospice volunteer coordinator - wishes she, too, could help. Since she must PRCUA Society #2220 member, and former Mayor of remain home with the children, YURI’s mission work is also on her behalf. Warrensville Heights, Ohio, Raymond J. Grabow. It took place at the 50th Annual Good Joe Polish Heritage His mother, KATHRYN ROSYPAL, Executive Editor of the Narod Polski Award Banquet at St. Michael's Woodside Party Ctr. in and a member of Soc. #800, is certainly proud of her son's achievements. Broadview Hts., OH. KATHRYN remarked, "What more could any parent want than to have a son The Cleveland Society of Poles, established in 1923, who is so good-hearted and charitable with his time and talents?" preserves and nurtures Polish heritage, traditions, and The Philadelphis office extends greetings to YURI: “Congratulations, culture, and promotes American citizenship. Since 1963, YURI, your passion and devotion to helping others is inspiring and a standing the Society has annually recognized a member who ovation is well deserved.” exemplifies "excellence" in service to the community WALKING ON SUNSHINE - SOCIETY 2022 is and fraternalism. The event is held on the Saturday sending a bouquet of “Get Well Wishes” to our members nearest to the Feast of St. Joseph, causing it to be colloquially called "THE GOOD JOE AWARD." ELAINE MIKELIONIS and CAROLYN ANISCZYK. “If Raymond J. Grabow Over the course of his lifetime, both as an attorney knowing that someone really cares helps healing along its and in his government career, former Mayor Raymond J. way, then we hope you are feeling better and keep Grabow has demonstrated his personal commitment to serve and help others. He improving day by day. Our thoughts and prayers are with dedicated 30 year of service to the City of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, enjoyed an you, ELAINE and CAROLYN. Rest and relax and in no outstanding legal career, and participated and serviced in numerous Polish-American, time we hope you'll be feeling like your wonderful selves veteran, and social-service organizations. He also devoted his time and talents as a AGAIN.” Trustee on the Board of Brentwood Hospital, in various capacities for Southpointe STRIKE UP THE MUSIC - SOCIETY 2022's PAUL TOMSON graduated Hospital and The Brentwood Foundation, supporting medical training and education of on March 29, 2013 from the Navy School of Music in Little Creek, VA, whose Osteopathic Physicians, and as a member of the Community Advisory Board at Marymount Hospital. mission is to provide specialized music training to musicians. After a short In all of his involvement and service, he has exemplified the very best in excellence leave at home in Port Richmond, PAUL will depart on April 4th to Honolulu, in citizenship, and has been of benefit to Americans of all backgrounds. Hawaii, where he will be a member of the Navy Band, playing the bass. As the The Cleveland Society of Poles was pleased to present the "Polish American Navy's musical ambassadors, band members must maintain the highest Heritage Award" to Raymond J. Grabow, truly "A GOOD JOE," who has shown, and standards of appearance, military bearing and physical fitness. While in continues to show, his commitment to serve and help others, making life that much Virginia, PAUL'S parents and niece visited Williamsburg, Jamestown and better for all Americans. Yorktown. PAUL is the son of CHRIS TOMSON (John), brother of KEITH - National Director Mitchell Bienia, District 5 Narod Polski Page 9 April 1, 2013

History of the PRCUA Part 4 - Compiled by Kathryn G. Rosypal, Executive Editor

At the turn of the century, there were more Polish Catholics in Chicago than the churches could hold. One new parish after another was established in the City, and Polish Catholics were very verbose about wanting a Polish bishop to meet their spiritual needs. The PRCUA - as the largest and most powerful Polish Catholic organization in America - did everything possible to influence the Pope to appoint a Polish bishop, including meeting with Archbishop Albin Symon, the Pope’s emissary who was sent to Chicago to investigate the situation. In May of 1908, Rev. Pawel Rhode, Pastor of St. Michael’s Church, was Bp. Paul Rhode, 1st appointed auxiliary bishop of Chicago by Pope Pius X. He was born in American Bishop of Austrian-Poland and came to the U.S. with his mother at the age of 9, settling Polish ethnicity PRCUA gathering in the Great Hall (1937) (PRCUA Collection, PMA Archives) (PMA Archives) in Chicago. Since he was the first Pole in America to be named a bishop, over 200,000 people gathered in the streets of Chicago on the day of his consecration, July 29, 1908, to watch a parade in his honor. Over 20,000 uniformed honor guards from church societies and militia groups, 700 Polish priests, as well as a delegation from the PRCUA and other Polish fraternals proudly marched behind the Bishop. It was a glorious and victorious day for Polish Catholics - at last, a Polish bishop! In November of 1912, Bishop Rhode blessed the cornerstone for the new PRCUA headquarters that would be built at the corner of Milwaukee and Augusta on Chicago’s near northwest side. This area was known as the “Polish Triangle” (intersection of Milwaukee, Division and Ashland). This was the primary hub for Poles in Chicago at that time. Churches, fraternal organizations, banks, stores Background scenery behind Great Hall stage (Courtesy of PMA Archives) and businesses in the area all catered to PRCUA headquarters with its rounded facade (PMA Archives) Polish immigrants. Milwaukee Avenue could easily accommodate 2,000 people. Measuring 70 ft. wide, was then Chicago’s main thoroughfare leading to Wisconsin. It ran at an angle through the city 80 ft. long and 24 ft. high, it also had a balcony. Beautiful that is otherwise built on a grid. The corner of Milwaukee and Augusta forms an obtuse angle, scenery was painted on the walls above the stage and on one which Architect John S. Flizkowski used to his advantage when designing the PRCUA building. side there was a ladies dressing room and storage. The fourth He built the 127-foot-long structure with a curved facade - 83 feet facing Augusta Boulevard floor comprised a gallery, meeting room, dining room, kitchen, and 44 feet facing Milwaukee Avenue. The 4-story red brick office building (plus basement) pantry, restrooms, etc. The Hall was designated for large features decorative terracotta embellishments on its facade and a wide main entrance that was meetings, banquets, performances, concerts, etc. The building covered with an elegant copper canopy supported by chains. was officially dedicated on October 5, 1913. The first event The building is fire-resistant, built with fireproof materials from the foundation to the roof - held in the Great Hall was a Banquet held to celebrate the namely steel, cement, stone, terracotta and brick. Its foundation is 11 feet deep and made of dedication of the new PRCUA head-quarters. In January of reinforced concrete. A. Sikorski, who did the building’s masonry work said about this 2013, the PRCUA building was named a historic landmark on the foundation: "Even cannon shots won’t crash this fortress." Upon this foundation rests 36 National Register of Historic Places - on the building’s 100th columns, which create a massive iron scaffolding, which supports the weight of th edifice. anniversary. (Continued in next issue) Construction continued throughout 1913 and by the fall it was completed at the cost of $163,151.13. According to an article in Narod Polski in 1912, the building was designed to have a basement with a boiler room (with 2 boilers for central heat), storage areas, coal bin, 42’x70’ newspaper print shop and a 40’x42’ press room. The first (street level) floor boasted 6 large storefronts that were projected to rent for $700 per month. At the rear of the first floor - now the Social Hall - was the newspaper typesetting room. The second floor featured the offices of the PRCUA president, secretary, treasurer, editor and general office staff. There was also a 12’x20’ directors meeting room, a 20’x49’ committee room PRCUA Typesetting Room (1919) (PMA Archives) and a 16’x26’ room for the PRCUA Library. The top Board Room (2013) - Solid oak table from St. Stanislaus Kostka rectory three floors were elegantly plastered and decorated with wainscoting. Two large fireproof safes donated by Fr. Joseph Glab - a unique antique that had to be lifted by cranes were installed, one to accommodate all valuable documents and the other for the treasurer, since business was conducted in cash in those days. There were also 8 small offices for the PRCUA to rent out to doctors, lawyers etc. Over the printing room was a small 4-room apartment for the janitor/guard who was entrusted with the care of the building. Some doors were iron and others heavy oak. A 1500 lbs.-capacity cargo elevator was installed at the back of the building. Detail of PRCUA The highlight of the building was the emblem carved into innovative “Great Hall” on the third floor. wood panel at front Woorwork in PRCUA Home Office (2013) of Board Room PRCUA Directors Room (1928) (PMA Archives) This auditorium, complete with raised stage, Page 10 Narod Polski April 1, 2013

Michigan State Ball - Dreams Do Come True

TROY, MI - Once upon a The level of excitement rose as time, 22 graduating seniors of the Committee took over the the PRCUA Michigan dance program with their much schools were honored at the anticipated scholarship 22nd annual PRCUA Shirley drawing. Ball Co-coordinator Ann Galanty Michigan State Rita Cerankowski reported that Ball. The elegant affair was held six scholarships would be on February 23, 2013 at the awarded. The Directors on the beautiful San Marino Club in Ball Committee pulled six Troy, MI. For years, the names from the hopper. The graduating seniors prepared lucky scholarship winners are: themselves to become eligible to Natalie Zilinski, Nicole Beller, participate in the Ball, by Camille Rokita, Laura dedicating their time and efforts Shymanski, Amelia Czarnota to activities within their respective PRCUA 2013 Michigan State Ball Graduates and Krzysztof Luzinski. Each dance schools, as well as their winner received a $250 scholarship. communities. With 259 years of cumulative dance experience between them and their A huge thank you was given to the Michigan PRCUA societies who purchased ads impressive participation records, the graduating seniors had, indeed, earned the to help fund the scholarships. Special recognition was given to Dennis Zimmer Sr. and privilege of participating in the Ball. Since its inception in 1992, the PRCUA Shirley Ann the members of St. Michael's Society #78 for their scholarshipdonation of $1000. This Galanty Michigan State Ball has paid tribute to a total of 484 Michigan dance school generous gift was expressly given to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the Polish graduates, by presenting them to PRCUA dignitaries, Polonia, family and friends. Roman Catholic Union of America. Throughout the evening, the happy, smiling faces of the graduates clearly told the Following the scholarship presentation, parents were asked to stand by their story that this was an enchanted evening for them, when dreams came true, and when graduate as Msgr. Machalski bestowed the traditional family blessing. The presentation each graduate felt the promise of a bright future. program came to a close with the graduates and their escorts performing Poland's oldest The evening began with a cocktail hour during which guests mingled and stole national dance, the Polonez. glimpses of the graduates elegantly donned in white gowns and black tuxedos. The But the graduates had a surprise for the audience. They performed a dance to promenade of PRCUA Michigan Dance School Directors and Instructors, set the scene commemorate this event and the 140th anniversary of the PRCUA, dancing to "I'm A for the official welcoming of our PRCUA dignitaries, who traveled from near and far to Believer." As the dance concluded, the girls spelled out PRCUA with red pom-poms attend the Ball. The promenade began with: National President Emeritus Wallace and while the guys built human pyramids. What a grand finale! Joann Ozog; Associate Sales and Marketing Dir. Ted and Sally Klamerus; National What an amazing evening shared by all in attendance! Sincere appreciation is Director #10 Christopher Ozog; National Vice President Robert and Eleanor Bielenda; extended to the dance school directors that make up the State Ball Committee: Colleen Secretary-Treasurer James Robaczewski; Resident Vice President Anna and Mark Bonkowski (Zajaczek) , Rita Cerankowski (Halka and Ball Co-coordinator), Maria Sokolowski; and National President Joseph A. Drobot Jr. and First Lady Judith Drobot. Jalkiewicz (Polskie Maki), Rose Ann Lackey (Tatry), Kelly Malinowski (Ball Co- Also attending the ball were special guests Rev. Msgr. Thomas C. Machalski, Rector coordinator & Choreographer), Kristi Mihalic (Wieliczka), Monica Osentoski (Mala President of SS.Cyril & Methodius Seminary and Chancellor of the Orchard Lake Polska), Michelle Stechshulte (Rogalin), Pat Steven (Syrena), and Jessica Wendt Schools, and Rev. Pawel Lis, Dean of Students of the Orchard Lake Schools. (Gwiazda). Special thanks is also given to the choreographers and instructors who made Serving as Master of Ceremonies was Thomas Lisiecki, PRCUA National Director this evening possible: Rachael Kasperek (Zajaczek), Tomasz Kielar (Mala Polska), District #10, Halka Dance School Choreographer and Zakopane Adult Dance Ensemble Tommy Lisiecki (Halka), Karen Lubiarz (Tatry), Kelly Malinowski (Polskie Maki), Kasia Choreographer. After the traditional Polish "Witamy," the honored students entered the Schemanski (Wieliczka), Tommy Schemanski (Wieliczka), Cathy Sielicki (Syrena), ballroom to the gallant music of "Radetzky's March." The Polish and American Anthems Donna Skurski (Opole), Janet Vilag (Rogalin) and Tricia Zajac (Zajaczek). were led by Krzysztof Luzinski (Gwiazda) and Tiffany Ozog (Rogalin). A delicious Thanks also went to PRCUA members Duane Malinowski for providing music dinner followed grace, and a toast which was given by Dir. Lisiecki. throughout the evening and Mary Ann Prysiazniuk of Marygold's Florist for her floral The highlight of the evening was the graduate presentation. They danced a artistry for our graduates, escorts and dignitaries. beautiful waltz to "Ten Minutes Ago," from the Broadway musical "Cinderella," Our 22 dedicated graduates presented at the 2013 complete with a beautifully executed "carriage lift." The "carriage lift" is a significant PRCUA Shirley Ann Galanty Michigan State Ball, part of the program that has been a ball tradition since its inception 22 years ago. realized their special dream of participating in the Following the waltz, the graduates and escorts performed an Oberek, with an exuberant Ball. In doing so, they represented their respective display of running steps, circle formations and lifts. dance schools with great honor and should be The graduates were formally introduced to the audience by their individual dance recognized as "outstanding ambassadors" of the school instructors. Each was presented with a medallion by Pres. Drobot and Res. V.P. PRCUA. What a terrific group of young men and Sokolowski, who then both expressed hearty congratulations and warm words of women. We wish all our graduates heartfelt encouragement for continued participation within the PRCUA. congratulations upon their high school graduations Then the graduates took over the program with a few presentations of their own. and best wishes on all their future aspirations. May all Lauren Krywy (Zajaczek), presented The American Polish Assistance Association with a your future dreams come true! donation of $609.00 which was collected from all ten PRCUA Michigan dance schools. Last but not least, to the beautiful, handsome and On behalf of the 2013 State Ball graduates, State Ball committee and the Michigan talented escorts who participated with our graduates Women's Division, Caitlin Byars (Tatry) presented President Drobot with a $500.00 in the Ball, we wish to thank you for your time and contribution for the PRCUA Education Fund and Alexandra Zelek (Wieliczka) presented efforts in making this a special evening for all of us! Msgr. Thomas C. Machalski with a donation of $500 toward the education of future You were truly remarkable. Nicole Beller priests at the Orchard Lake Schools. Written by Kelly Malinowski, Ball Co-coordinator

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Brandon Hejza Kaitlyn Johns Kristen Johns Lauren Krywy Krzysztof Luzinski

The 2013 Michigan PRCUA Dance School graduates are: Nicole Beller, 17, is the daughter of Arnold and Christine Beller of Sterling Hts, MI. She has been a PRCUA Dancer for 10 years, the last 8 years with the Zajaczek Dance Ensemble. Nicole's escort was Merritt Grames. Rachael Bieda is the eighteen year old daughter of Susan and John Bieda of Lake Orion, MI. She has danced with the PRCUA for 10 years, the last 4 with the Opole Dancers. Her escort was Joseph Bieda. Caitlin Byars, 17, is the daughter of Thomas and Rae Ann Byars of Dearborn Heights., MI. She has been a Tatry Dancer for 14 years. Nicholas Paron was Caitlin's escort for the evening. Jessica Cornell, 17, is the of Daniel and Suesand Cornell of Troy, MI. She has been a member of the Halka Dancers for 15 years. Fellow Halka graduate, Brandon Hejza was Jessica's escort for the evening. Amelia Czarnota, 17, is the daughter of Tony and Michelle Czarnota of Wyandotte, MI. She has been a PRCUA dancer for 14 years, the last 13 with Rogalin Dance Troupe. Larry Stec was her escort. Erin Eusebi, 17, is the daughter of Sharon and Christopher Eusebi of Bloomfield Hills, MI. She has been a Halka Dancer for 9 years. Timothy Devine escorted Erin. Brandon Hejza, 17, is the son of Dan and Laura Hejza of Fraser, MI. He has been a member of the Halka Dancers for 15 years. Fellow Halka graduate, Jessica Cornell was Brandon's partner at the Ball. Beth Michalski Lindsay Mitchell Kaitlyn Johns, 17, is the daughter of Chuck and Juliann Johns of Clinton Township, MI She has been a PRCUA dancer for 15 years, the last 9 years with the Opole Dancers. Benjamin DeGrove was her escort. Kristen Johns, 17, is the old daughter of Chuck and Juliann Johns of Clinton Township, MI. She has been a PRCUA dancer for 15 years, the last 9 with Opole Dance School. Michael Guirey was her escort. Lauren Krywy, 17, is the daughter of Stephen and Cynthia Krywy of Sterling Heights, MI. She danced with PRCUA for 15 years, the last 8 years with Zajaczek Dance Ensemble. Fellow Zajaczek dancer, Michael Smigiel escorted her. Krzysztof Luzinski is the eighteen year old son of Halina and the late Jozef Luzinski of Hamtramck, MI. He has been a member of the Gwiazda Dancers for 9 years. Fellow Gwiazda Dancer, Karina Trypus, was Krzysztof's escort for the evening. Beth Michalski, 17, is the daughter of Janice and Mark Michalski of Hamtramck, MI. She has been a member of the Polskie Maki Dancers for 12 years. Her escort was Arthur Pawlikowski, a Halka Dance School alumnus. Lindsay Mitchell, 18, is the daughter of Ernie and Martha Mitchell of Sterling Hts, MI. She’s been a PRCUA dancer for 8 years, the last 5 years with Zajaczek Dance Ensemble. Her escort was Max Bazinski. Tiffany Ozog is the seventeen year old daughter of Matthew and Brenda Ozog of Wayne, MI. She has been a Rogalin Dance Troupe member for 9 years. Tiffany's escort for the evening was Nick Williams. Tiffany Ozog Agatha Pawlikowski, 17, is the daughter of Klementyna and Wieslaw Pawlikowski of Lake Orion, Agatha Pawlikowski MI. She has been a Halka Dancer for 15 years. Matthew Everts was her escort at the Ball. Sarah Petrykowski, 17, is the daughter of John and Diane Petrykowski of Warren, MI. She has been a member of the Opole Dance School for 8 years. Her escort for the evening was Thomas Ly. Camille Rokita, 18, is the daughter of Stan and Janie Rokita of Monroe, MI. She has danced with Tatry Dancers for 14 years. Her brother - Max Rokita, a fellow Tatry dancer - was her escort. Anne Shymanski, 17, is the daughter of Henry and Deborah Shymanski of Dearborn, MI. She has been a member of the Tatry Dancers for 15 years. Her escort was Mitchell Azzorpardi. Jessica Shymanski, 17, is the daughter of Henry and Deborah Shymanski of Dearborn, MI. She has danced with the Tatry Dancers for 15 years. Jessica's escort was Drew Asel, a 2011 Tatry graduate. Laura Shymanski is the seventeen year old daughter of Henry and Deborah Shymanski of Dearborn, MI. She has been a member of the Tatry Dancers for 15 years. Michael Korte was her escort. Alexandra Zelek is the seventeen year old daughter of Lynn and Michael Zelek of Canton, MI. She has been a Wieliczka Dancer for 14 years. Alexandra’s escort was Aaron Howarth. Natalie Zilinski, 18, is the daughter of Matthew and Ann Brown of St. Clair Shores, MI. She has been a Halka Dancer for 15 years. Fellow Halka Dancer, Andrew Tabaczynski, was her escort. The PRCUA and all the PRCUA Dance School Directors and Teachers in Michigan are very proud of all the Michigan State 2013 graduates. We congratulate them and wish them well in their future Sarah Petrykowski endeavors.! Camille Rokita Written and submitted by Kelly Malinowski

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60th60th AnniversarAnniversaryy ofof DistrictDistrict #8#8 andand 140th140th AnniversarAnniversaryy ofof PRCUAPRCUA

Rev. M. Foley

(L-r) Dir. Rustik, Secy.- On Sunday, February 17, Tres. Robaczewski, 2013, PRCUA District 8 marked Pres. Drobot the 140th Anniversary of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America and the District’s 60th Anniversary. Mass was celebrated by Rev. Michael G. Foley, Pastor, Our Lady of the Woods Church in Orland Park, IL and Chaplain of District 8. Representatives of District 8 schools and groups served as lectors for the readings and petitions. Gifts were offered by PRCUA Officers and the PRCUA’s 2013 Cinderella Kelsey Cetnarowski and 2013 Prince Dir. K. Lech Charming Daniel Zuk. After Mass, a Banquet was held at Orland Chateau in Orland Park, IL, co-chaired by National Director and President of District 8 James Rustik and National Director of District 8 Krystyna Lech. District 8 students from the Southwest Center of Polish Dancing, Polanie Dancers, young adults from the 2012 Cin- derella-Prince Charming Ball and Wesoly Lud performed traditional dances choreograph- ed by Misia and Richard Jaminski. Children from the M. Konopnicka and John Paul II Polish Language Schools entertained with music, poems and songs in Polish. The full article is in the March Narod Polski on page 12. More photographs are on our website: www.prcua.org (Photos by A. Sokolowski and L. Kowalewicz)

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Dearly Departed PRCUA Higher Perspectives Brothers and Sisters Habemus papam!

The election of an Argentinian cardinal as Pope last month MEMBER SOC, STATE LESTOCK, LOUIS 1472 PA was a historical event which the young will remember for many ADAMSKI, SOPHIE 1000 IL LONCZAK, ALICE 1275 MA years, depending on their age. ADAMSKI, VIRGINIA 719 OH LULINSKI, VICTORIA 408 IL The election to the papacy of Karol Cardinal Wojtyla of ALABRODZINSKI, MARCELLA 162 MI MAJCHER, LUCILLE 2109 OH Poland on October 16, 1978 - which we all remember so well - BAESLACH, LLOYD 1492 FL MARCH, VIRGINIA 593 IL was an especially exciting event for me, too! BEDNARSKI, STANISLAWA 2019 NJ MARUTZKY, BARBARA 878 IL Imagine receiving a phone call from the White House asking whether I would accept an invitation by then President BIALOZYT, BARBARA 2220 OH MARZEC, EDWARD 2100 OH Jimmy Carter, to be part of the official delegation from the BIES, SOPHIE 87 MI MCCARTHY, ROSE 76 NJ United States at the inaugural of Pope John Paul II! My answer, BOCHNIARZ, THADDEUS 988 IL By Monsignor NALEPA, VICTORIA 2248 & 977 OH of course, was a resounding “YES!” Stanley E. Milewski, BOGUSH, FLORENCE 20 NJ NOWICKI, JANE 943 IL Within 48 hours, our traveling party landed in Washington, BOHN, JEAN 934 PA OPILA, HARRY 33 IL DC, where we were met by representatives of our government National Vice Chaplain, BOLEK, CHRISTOPHER 261 MI OSTRUSKA, DELORES 308 IL and transported to Andrews Air Force Base. The plane was one PRCUA BRUZOFSKY, CATHERINE 2010 PA OURADA, ALICE 795 IL of many used as “Air Force 1” aircraft. After a refueling stop in BYSIEK, MICHAEL 540 & 1000 NY & IL PADLO, GLADYS 87 MI Ireland, we were back in the air and, shortly thereafter, landing at Italy’s military airport. CELUSNIAK, LOUIS 435 TX PARDA, HELEN 1136 CT We were met by Vatican dignitaries and escorted by Italian police on motorcycles to Villa CHMIELOWIEC, MARGARET 1031 IN PEBCAK, EMILY 1228 IL Taverna, the U.A. Ambassador’s residence in Rome. CYGIEL, JOSEPHINE 105 KS PENCAK, RICHARD E 994 IL That evening, for dinner, I met with friends, who had traveled as private citizens to attend the Sunday Mass/Inauguration. Some of the other members of the U.S. delegation CYLKOWSKI, ISABEL 1368 MI PETERSON, CLARA 1004 IL included U.S. National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski, U.S. Senator Edmund DANOWSKI, WILLIAM 1615 PA PIEKUTOWSKI, MARY 227 OH Muskie, U.S. Congressman Eugene “Tip” O’Neill, former New York City Mayor Robert F. DOBICKY, CASIMIRA 84 IL PIENKOWSKI, WANDA 1408 NY Wagner and Luci Baines Johnson, the daughter of former President Lyndon B. Johnson, DRONGOWSKI, CLARA 2109 OH PLACZKOWSKI, EDMUND 1579 IL whom I discovered at that time, was a recent convert to Catholicism. DUDZINSKI, ANTHONY 1081 PA POLANDER, LILLINA 1188 IL On the Monday after the 1978 papal inauguration, the new Pope met with all the EAZARSKY, EDWARD 1486 IL PUDA, AMELIA 916 NY delegates from around the world in the same hall from which we saw Pope Francis FERANSKI, JULIA 300 IL RATAJCAK, CLARA 2109 OH emerge to be introduced as our new Holy Father. GAJDOWSKI, HENRY 2109 OH REEBER, THOMAS 718 MI On Thursday of that week, my Orchard Lake predecessor Father Walter J. Ziemba, GORZELANCZYK, WALTER 2144 OH ROBIDA, JEANNETTE 899 MA Father Zdzislaw Peszkowski, and I were granted a private audience with Pope John Paul HESKO, HELEN 291 NJ ROGALA, DOROTHY 408 IL II in the living room of his personal residence. During that visit, the new Pope graciously sat with us for a photographic opportunity. It certainly was quite a first visit to Rome and HYCKI, DONALD 1593 MI ROGASKI, REGINA 934 PA to the Vatican for me! JARUSIEWICZ, JEAN 802 NJ RUMIN, GERTRUDE 237 PA The sincere plea of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, for us to remember him in our JENKINS, MARLENE 72 MO RUSZKIEWICZ, BERNADINE 2303 WI prayers, must be taken seriously.As members of the PRCUA, we need to pray for one JERZ, ANNA 1035 PA SIERZPUTOWSKI, JOSEPH 419 FL another - not only during board meetings and the Annual Mass of the Sacred Heart of KAPANOWSKI, BARBARA 718 MI SILKA, THERESA 1437 DE Jesus, but on a daily basis. KARLIK, EVELYN 1344 IL SKLAREK, DOROTHY 2159 OH During this month of April, let us remember the Feast of Mercy (Divine Mercy KILIJANCZYK, JOHN 247 OH SMITH, STEPHEN 261 MI Sunday) that is celebrated on the First Sunday after Easter - April 7th this year. June, KLAMANEK, DOROTHY 290 IL STRYJEWSKI, JOSEPH 572 NJ when so many people observe the anniversaries of their marriage, and priests observe the KOPER, STEPHEN 1486 IL SULLIVAN, HELEN 111 NY anniversaries of their ordination to the Priesthood, we should show our love and KOWALCZYK, SUSAN 181 NY SWIATEK, WALTER 78 MI appreciation for them, by keeping them in our prayers, too. Also, concern for vocations KOWALESKI, FLORENCE 158 OH SWONDER, KAEKO 865 PA should be a concern for all of us. “Dearest Jesus, send us many, holy priests!” On a more somber note, today I learned of the death this week of two of my KOWALSKI, FRANK 136 PA TCHON, IRVIN 145 IL schoolmate priests: Father Robert Morand and Father James O’Leary, both 82 - may they KOZIK, MICHAEL 300 IL VANWALLAGHEN, BRANDON 162 MI rest in eternal peace. (I’m 83!) I will be attending their funerals in the next couple of days. KRASINSKI, TESSIE 388 IL VOLLMER, CHRISTINE 2206 OH Please say a prayer for them. KULAK, BOB 1615 PA WASILAK, CLARA 2102 OH Have a beautiful spring! God bless you! KUNICKI, HELEN 2290 PA WIENCLAW, EDWARD 2100 OH KURMANIAK, PAULINE 1111 MI WILSON, BERNICE 593 IL KURPASKA, HELEN 359 MA ZASOWSKI, BLANCHE 2003 PA Nat’l Basketball Tournament Champions LACHCIK, MONICA 849 IL ZDROJEWSKI, MARYANN 2022 PA LASSAK, YVONNE 384 PA ZUCHNIK, LORETTA 907 NJ LATKOWSKI, STANLEY 463 CT ZUREK, JOSEPH 1579 IL LAWRENCE, BLANCHE 855 PA ZYWIEC, JOSEPH 1493 MI

May they rest in eternal peace.

Martha Madro, PRCUA & PMA Staff Preparing for Lent Fran Surowiec, Judy Hoffman, Jola Zachara, Maria Grzadziel, (Above) VP Bob Mary Jane Bielenda, Secy-Tres Jim Robles, Joseph Robaczewski, Pres. Joe Drobot and Drobot & Res VP Anna Kasia Budzyn Sokolowski with Div. A champs Pound Town Express (Right) Div. B champs East Chicago Aces

The 79th PRCUA National Basketball Tournament was held in Buffalo, NY on Chicago, IL - Fr. Andrew Maslejak of Holy Trinity Mission Saturday, March 23, 2013 - hosted by Soc. # 750 - Gary Kazmierczak, Chairman. Church graciously came to the PRCUA Home Office on Ash Congratulations to SOC. #162 POUND TOWN EXPRESS for winning the Basketball Wednesday to distribute ashes to the officers and staff. tournament in overtime - Division A, and the EAST CHICAGO ACES in Division B. Page 14 Narod Polski April 1, 2013 FFaasshhiioonn SShhooww

HICKORY HILLS, IL - In 1975, the PRCUA Adult Culture Group - in an effort to raise funds for scholarships Pres. J. Drobot, E. Muszalski, C. Steczek, M. Brzezniak, J. Drobot, given to the candidates in the M. Brzezniak’s daughter Veronica and granddaughter Deanna Crouchelli Moms and M. Konopnicka Adult Culture Group members Cinderella-Prince Charming Ball - hosted its 1st Spring Fashion Show. Thirty-eight years later, the M. Konopnicka Adult Culture Group continues this honored tradition. The talents of Cinderella and Prince Charming Ball candidates, moms, as well as Adult Culture Group members were showcased throughout the 2013 Spring Fashion Show. Held on Sunday, March 3, at the Sabre Room in Hickory Hills, IL, the event was chaired by Bonnie Zawora and Halina Avila. The "Rockin Spring Fashion Show" opened with our very own special guest, Polish Elvis, Jarek Spychalski. As the show continued, commentators Teresa Skorusa and Tom Frankowicz took time to commemorate today's Fashion Show in memory of Sue Buras, the Foundress of the Fashion Show. Sue Buras had inspired us all to be the best runway models that we could be and will be deerly missed. Her ideas, 38 years later transformed into a phenomenal fundraiser bringing forth great models from our own members and candidates and fashions by Dress Barn, Deb's, Men's Warehouse, Windsor, Christina's Bridal, ABA Tuxedo, and Kimberly Bond Boutique. Terri and Tom, with grace and charm, presented the models to some good old rock n’ roll music. With a “Rock N’ Roll Music is here to stay” motto, teen girls danced and modeled spring fashions. The teen boys looked debonair in suits from Men's Wearhouse. The lovely moms put on their dancing shoes as they flirted with Elvis during "Hunk of Burning Love." The teens showcased prom dresses and suits. We "Rocked Around the Clock" with CinderellaKelsey Cetnarowski and Prince Charming Daniel Zuk, 2013 Runners-Up Camilla Steczek and Jeremiah Stanek and 2012 Runners-Up Kimberly Skrzypiec and Timothy Eckert. Wonderful guest entertainers Wesoly Lud dancers, under the artistic directors/choreographers Misia and Richard Jaminski, performed "Dziadek Polka". The music and the talent took everyone back to their first sock hop, with poodle skirts and young love. Young models Nicole Johnson, Anna Tumiel, Anna Richardson, Joanna Burdzy, Katarzyna Burdzy, Teresa Czerwien, Ola Muszalski, Emilia Kroplewski, Karolina Kroplewski, Mathew Schab and Nicholas Schab performed a number choreographed by Kasia Avila to "Tutti Frutti" The HHPD Company dancers, Elise Schall, Gigi Aggozino, Ashley Udaykee, Katie McGee and Andrea Mitrofski, directed by Liz Dynowski, performed an exciting jazz dance to "Blue Suede Shoes." The finale featuring Cinderella and Prince Charming and 2013 candidates dressed to the nines from Christina's Bridal and ABA Tuxedo, as they danced to a “Love Me Tender” serenade by Elvis. Ed Muszalski, President of the M. Konopnicka Adult Culture Group, thanked everyone for making the event a huge success. He appreciated all the hard work done by Committee members: Halina Avila, Bonnie Zawora, Danuta Stypula, Gabriela Zuk, Walter and Liz Dynowski, Angie Muszalski, Mary Brzezniak, Veronica Crouchelli, Diane Cortesi, Stanley and Mary Dron, John Frankowicz, Vickie Kroplewski, Danielle Kroplewski, Krystyna Lech, Anita Richardson Jola Stanek, and Monica Pazdiora. The excitement continued as audience members won raffle prizes and money raffles. The donations, gifts, prizes and time contributed by so many in order to make this 38th anniversary fashion show a huge success is greatly appreciated by the M. Konopnicka Adult Culture Group. (See more photos on-line at www.prcua.org) Mark your calendars for the 42th Cinderella and Prince Charming Ball, which will be held on Saturday November 23, 2013 at Lexington House in Hickory Hills. For more information regarding the Ball, please contact Mr. Edward Muszalski (708) 937-3812. Currently, all past Cinderellas and Prince Charmings, as well as former Ball Candidates are asked to contact Monika Pazdiora at [email protected] with updated address information. Written by Liz Dynowski (Photos: Anna Sokolowski) Narod Polski Page 15 1 kwietnia, 2013

KALENDARZ na KWIECIEÑ 2013 POMOC FINANSOWA DLA STUDENTÓW ZPRKA Œ 7 kwietnia (niedziela) - RECITAL ZESPO£U “MA£A POLSKA”. Godz. 15:00. American Polish Cultural Center, przy skrzy¿owaniu ulic Maple Rd. (15 Mile Rd.) i Dequindre, Troy, MI. Informacje: Monica Ziezulewicz Osentoski: (810) 364-6967. ZPRKA oferuje swoim cz³onkom pomoc finansow¹ na studia w formie trzech oddzielnych programów: Fundusz Edukacyjny ZPRKA (PRCUA Education Fund, Œ 7 kwietnia (niedziela) - ŒWIÊCONKA Wydzia³u Kobiet na Stany Illinois/Indiana - Gospodarzem Inc), stypendia ZPRKA i po¿yczki studenckie. Ka¿dy program wymaga wype³nienia jest Dystrykt #9 ZPRKA. Pocz¹tek - 12:30, lunch - 13:00. Teibel's Restaurant, 1775 U.S. Highway 41 odrêbnego podania. W ramach Funduszu Edukacyjnego ZPRKA oferuje: (U.S. 30 & 41), Schererville, IN. Informacje: Elizabeth Sadus, tel. (708) 481-6796. Mile widziane Pomoc jednorazow¹: $1500 - “Ku pamiêci Aleksandra, Anny, Jana i Waltera Kuszel” nagrody na loteriê. Bilety do odebrania przy wejœciu. przeznaczone dla studentów formacji religijnej; $1500 - dla studentów pielêgniarstwa (dwie nagrody w wysokoœci $1000 jedna i 500 druga) Œ 14 kwietnia (niedziela) - RECITAL ZESPO£U “GWIAZDA”. Godz. 15.00. Parafia œw. Floriana, Pomoc wieczyst¹: “Ku Pamiêci Adele Szumilus Sularski” - bez wyszczególnienia 2626 Poland St., Hamtramck, MI. Informacje: Jessica Wendt (313) 682-3031 lub Basia Nowakowski kierunku studiów. (313) 433-4929. Rada Dyrektorów ZPRKA mo¿e ustanowiæ dodatkowe stypendia, w wypadku gdy dostêpne bêd¹ dodatkowe œrodki fiannsowe. Œ 14 kwietnia (niedziela) - RECITAL ZESPO£U “ROGALIN”. Godz. 14.00. Trenton High School, Podania o pomoc w ramach Funduszu Edukacyjnego, stypendia, po¿yczki 2601 Charlton Rd., Trenton, MI. $10. Informacje: Michelle Stechschulte (734) 283-4589. studenckie mo¿na znaleŸæ na stronie: www.prcua.org, gdzie nale¿y wybraæ: Member Benefits, a nastêpnie jedn¹ z trzech mo¿liwoœci: Educational Scholarships, Student Œ 19-21 kwietnia (pi¹tek-niedziela) - 76 KRAJOWY TURNIEJ KRÊGLARSKI ZPRKA - Taylor Scholarship Grant Program, Educational Loans. W sprawie otrzymania wniosków Lanes, 24800 Eureka Rd., Taylor, M. Gospodarzem bêdzie Tow. #162 ZPRKA. mo¿na równie¿ pisaæ na adres: PRCUA Educational Benefits, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642-4101. Œ 20 kwietnia (sobota) - RECITAL ZESPO£U “TATRY”. Godz. 15.00. W.F. Weber Performing Wype³nione podania, weryfikacja danych oraz potwierdzenie œredniej ocen Arts Ctr., 26255 Schoolcraft, Redford, MI. $6 w przedsprzeda¿y, $8 przy wejœciu. Informacje: Rose nale¿y przes³aæ do biura ZPRKA do 1 lipca 2013 r. Ann Lackey (313) 274-0183.

Œ 21 kwietnia (niedziela) - RECITAL ZESPO£U “WIELICZKA”. Godz. 14.00. St. Robert CZY JESTEŒ PRENUMERATOREM Bellarmine School, 27101 W. Chicago St., Redford Twp, MI. $16 - w cenie obiad i wstêp na recital. Informacje: Kristi Mihalic (734) 455-3504. “NARODU POLSKIEGO”?

21 kwietnia (niedziela) - RECITAL ZESPO£U “HALKA”. Godz. 15.00. Van Dyke Community Œ Czy jesteœcie Pañstwo zainteresowani regularnym otrzymywaniem Auditorium, 22900 Federal, Warren, MI. $7 - bilety do odebrania przy wejœciu. Informacje: Rita comiesiêcznego wydania “Narodu Polskiego”? Cerankowski (313) 891-2403. 1. Jeœli chcielibyœcie otrzymywaæ “Naród Polski” w wersji cyfrowej, prosimy wejœæ na stronê: www.PRCUA.org/narodpolski, po czym wybraæ opcjê: "Start your 27 kwietnia (sobota) - RECITAL ZESPO£U “OPOLE”. Godz. 14.00, Center Line H.S. Œ digital Narod Polski subscribtion”. Auditiorium, 26300 Arsenal, Center Line, MI. Bilety do kupienia przy wejœciu. Informacje: Beth (586) 2. Jeœli chcielibyœcie otrzymywaæ papierowe wydanie “Narodu Polskiego”, 944-9683 lub [email protected]. Zapraszamy wszystkich absolwentów do udzia³u prosimy o kontakt na adres: [email protected]. (informacja na str. 2). lub telefonicznie dzwoniæ do: Katrina Odrobina (800) 772-8632 w. 2636. Mo¿ecie równie¿ wype³niæ poni¿szy formularz i przes³aæ na adres: Polish Roman Catholic 28 kwietnia (niedziela) - RECITAL “PO£UDNIOWO-ZACHODNIEGO CENTRUM POLSKICH Œ Union of America, 984 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642; Attn: Katrina TAÑCÓW”. Godz. 12:30, Park Place of Coutnryside, 6240 Joliet Rd., Countryside, IL. Bilety $10 w Odrobina, Subscribe. przedsprzeda¿y, $13 przy wejœciu. Informacje: Ania Kraszewski (773) 972-0012. Nazwisko: ______Œ 2-5 maja (czwartek-niedziela) - ZBIÓRKA FUNDUSZY: Rozgrywki Texas Holdem, organizatorem jest Towarzystwo #1593. Pampa Poker Room, 31925 Van Dyke Ave. (na pó³noc od 13 Adres: ______Mile Rd.), Warren, MI. Informacje: Wallace Ozog (586) 751-8168. Miasto: ______Stan: ______Kod poczt: ______

Œ 5 maja (niedziela) - RECITAL ZESPO£U “POLSKIE MAKI”. Godz. 14.00. Lincoln H.S., Vand Nr. tel.: ______Adres e-mail: ______Dyke Auditorium, 22900 Federal, Warren, MI.

Œ 12 maja (niedziela) - ŒNIADANIE Z OKAZJI DNIA MATKI - Organizatorem jest Tow. #162 ZPRKA. Godz.: 8-12 w po³udnie. Bufet “all you can eat”. PRCUA #162 Hall, 1430 Oak St., 76. TURNIEJ KRÊGLARSKI Wyandotte, MI. Informacje: (734) 281-7036. 76. Krajowy Turniej Krêglarski - 19-21 kwietnia 2013 r., Œ 18-21 maja (sobota-poniedzia³ek) - ROZGRYWKI TEXAS HOLDEM, organizatorem jest Towarzystwo #1593. Pampa Poker Room, 31925 Van Dyke Ave. (na pó³noc od 13 Mile Rd.), Warren, Wyandotte, MI. Gospodarzem bêdzie Towarzystwo Sacred Heart Soc. #162. MI. Informacje: Wallace Ozog (586) 751-8168. Zapraszamy do udzia³u w innych turniejach sportowych ZPRKA: Œ 18 maja (sobota) - ROZGRYWKI GOLFOWE pomiêdzy Tow. St. Stan #718 ZPRKA i Tow. #162 ZPRKA - Erie Metro Golf Course, po rozgrywkach spotkanie w Kulubie Tow. #162, 1450 Oak St., 61. Turniej Golfowy ZPRKA - 20 lipca 2013 r., Livonia, MI. Gospodarzem Wyandotte, MI. Osoby zainteresowane wziêciem udzia³u w rozgrywkach prosimy o kontakt z: Mike bêdzie Towarzystwo St. Stan’s Society #718. Halberstadt: [email protected] lub zapisanie siê w klubie. 59. Krajowy Turniej Pi³ki Softball - 17 sierpnia 2013 r., Muskegon, MI. Œ 19 maja (niedziela) - OBCHODY 140-LECIA ZPRKA W TOLEDO - Msza œw. o godz. 10.30 w Gospodarzem bêdzie Tow. St. Michael the Archangel Soc. #78. Misiuda Hall, 5255 N. Detroit St., Toledo, OH odprawiona zostanie przez ks. Paula Kwiatkowskiego. Po mszy brunch i wystêpy ZPiT “Echoes of Poland”. Rezerwacje wymagane, liczba miejsc ograniczona. W sprawie rezerwacji prosimy siê kontaktowaæ z: Aggie Dahar (419) 420-5235 Oddzia³ Centrum Jana Paw³a II “Nie lêkajcie siê” [email protected] lub z Joan Sylak (419) 729-2126 [email protected]. w Chicago Œ Prosimy cz³onków Towarzystw ZPRKA o zapoznanie siê z terminarzem zebrañ Towarzystw str. 2. W niedzielê, 24 lutego 2013 r., odby³ siê w Chicago pierwszy uroczysty bankiet w restauracji “Jolly Inn”, w którym udzia³ wziê³o ponad 300 osób. Celem bankietu by³o ZPRKA poszukuje sprzedawców ubezpieczeñ wsparcie budowy Centrum Jana Paw³a II w Krakowie. Informujemy równie¿, ¿e w Chicago, za zgod¹ ks. kardyna³a Stanis³awa Dziwisza i w obecnoœci ks. dyrektora Fundacji Jana Paw³a II “Nie lêkajcie siê”, w Stanach Poszukujemy nowych lub doœwiadczonych pracowników ubezpieczeniowych do promocji Zjednoczonych Miros³awa Króla, zosta³ utworzony Oddzia³ Centrum, którego naszych produktów finansowych, najlepiej osób z doœwiadczeniem w sprzeda¿y ubezpieczeñ na przewodnicz¹cym zosta³ Papieski Komandor Orderu œw. Sylwestra dr Jan Jaworski, ¿ycie i w dziedzinie planowania emerytalnego. Zachêcamy ksiêgowych, adwokatów ze znajomoœci¹ sekretarzem mgr Ma³gorzata Tys, skarbnikiem Stanis³aw Chwala, przedstawicielem do prawa emerytalnego/nieruchomoœci i doradców finansowych. Prosimy o kontakt z Robertem spraw medialnych red. S³awek Budzik, a kapelanem ks. mgr Andrzej I¿yk. Fattore, dyr. sprzeda¿y ZPRKA tel. 1-800-772-8632 w. 2631 lub na adres: [email protected], Osoby, które chcia³yby wesprzeæ Centrum lub otrzymaæ dodatkowe informacje w celu uzyskania dodatkowych informacji. Skontaktuj siê z nami ju¿ dziœ, skorzystaz z okazji. mog¹ dzwoniæ pod numer: (773) 715-8183 lub (773) 726-3242. Page 16 Narod Polski 1 kwietnia 2013

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Sejm 27. zebra³ siê w hotelu Empire House w Syracuse, NY w dniu 1 paŸdziernika 1901 r. POLONIJNE ORGANIZACJE ZAPRASZAJ¥ Obecnych by³o 78 delegatów, reprezentuj¹cych 214 g³osów. Nabo¿eñstwo sejmowe odprawione zosta³o w koœciele Najœw. Serca Jezusa. W czasie obrad ustanowiono dodatkowy urz¹d Zjednoczenie Polskie Rzymsko Katolickie w Ameryce, Zwi¹zek Narodowy Polski, wicekapelana i rozszerzono prawo zapisywania poœmiernego na cele dobroczynne. Postanowiono Zwi¹zek Polek w Ameryce oraz Sokolstwo Polskie zapraszaj¹ do udzia³u we wspólnie ponadto o wystaranie siê licencji w³adz asekuracyjnych w stanach licz¹cych ponad 500 organizowanych imprezach: cz³onków. Na tym¿e Sejmie po raz pierwszy zasiad³y na ³awach poselskich kobiety. 20 maja 1901 r. rozpocz¹³ siê we Wrzeœni w zaborze pruskim strajk dzieci, który NOC POLSKO-AMERYKAÑSKA NA STADIONIE COMERICA PARK - pi¹tek, przyci¹gn¹³ miêdzynarodow¹ uwagê. Niemiecki nauczyciel wymierzy³ karê cielesn¹ dzieciom za 24 maja 2013 r., Comerica Park, , Detroit, MI. Mecz rozegraj¹: Detroit Tigers i Minnesota odmowê odpowiadania w jêzyku niemieckim na lekcji religii. Zastrajkowa³o 118 uczniów i Twins. O godz. 17:30 wystêp orkiestr i pokaz polskich tañców ludowych. Pocz¹tek meczu uczennic, a ich rodziców w³adze niemieckie ukara³y wiêzieniem. Za przyk³adem dzieci o godz. 19:05. Bilety w cenie $38 (w cenie: miejsce infield upper box, hot dog, czipsy i wrzesiñskich poszli uczniowie w innych szko³ach zaboru pruskiego. Zarz¹d ZPRKA zaincjowa³ Pepsi, pami¹tkowa podkoszulka; $4 dolary z ceny biletu przekazane zostanie na fundusz w ramach popracia dla strajkuj¹cych dzieci, szereg wieców protestacyjnych w parafiach w stypendialny Tow. #1593 ZPRKA). Po meczu pokaz fajerwerków. Bilety mo¿na zamawiaæ Chicago oraz zbiórkê pieniêdzy. ZPRKA zebra³o na ten cel $552,17. indywidualnie pod adresem www.tigers.com/polish. Grupowe bilety (minimum 15) mo¿na W paŸdzierniku 1903 odby³ siê w Detroit, MI 28. Sejm ZPRKA. Reprezentowanych by³o zamawiaæ do pi¹tku 17 maja 2013 r. pod adresem: Corey Bell, 2100 Woodward Ave., 342 g³osów. Na Sejmie tym postanowiono przyjmowaæ do ZPRKA m³odzie¿ od 16 roku ¿ycia. Detroit, MI 48201 lub [email protected], fax: (313) 471-2599. Do ceny Uchwalono te¿ min., i¿ w razie przyjmowania ca³ych towarzystw, ZPRKA przyjmie wszystkich grupowej rezerwacji doliczona jest jednorazowa op³ata w wysokoœci $6.00. Oferta cz³onków w wieku do 50 lat, pojedynczo przyjmowano nowych cz³onków tylko do 45 roku ograniczona. ¿ycia. Liczbê dyrektorów zwiêkszono z 6 do 9 oraz uchwalono wybraæ wiceprezesów stanowych na niektóre stany. DZIEÑ POLSKO-AMERYKAÑSKI W SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA - 1 W 1904 roku do ZPRKA przystêpuje 20 nowych towarzystw. Wiosn¹ 1904 r. przeniesiono czerwca 2013 r. - Gurnee, IL; Bilety w cenie $29.00 od osoby: Bilety mo¿na zamawiaæ biura Zjednoczenia z lokalu przy 915 Noble do wynajêtego gmachu Walsha przy ulicach Emma i dzwoni¹c do biura ZPRKA pod numer: 1-800-772-8632 w. 2601; dzieci do 2 lat za darmo. Noble. 11 wrzeœnia 1904 r. W cenie biletu wejœcie do parku wodnego “SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR”. Uwaga: 23 czerwca 1905 r. zmar³ jeden z za³o¿ycieli ZPRKA, Piotr Kio³bassa. niewykorzystane bilety z dnia 1 czerwca, mo¿na bêdzie u¿yæ w jeden z kolejnych dni: 2 3 paŸdziernika 1905 roku zebra³ siê w Chicago, IL 29. Sejm ZPRKA. Msza œw. odprawiona czerwca, 8 czerwca lub 9 czerwca. W sprawie rezerwacji biletów mo¿na równie¿ dzwoniæ zosta³a w koœciele œw. Jozafata. Na Sejmie reprezentowanych by³o 245 Towarzystw (ogó³em do: PNA - (800- 621-3723 w. 316, ZPwA - (888) 522-1898, Sokolostwo Polskie - (847) 877- by³o w ich wówczas ZPRKA 250). 29. Sejm by³ jednym z wa¿niejszych w dziejach 4114 i zakupiæ elektronicznie w cenie $31.00 ka¿dy pod Zjednoczenia. Na Sejmie tym m.in: ulepszono skalê op³at za ubezpieczenie; uchwalono adresem:www.sixflags.com/greatamerica - wpisaæ nale¿y kod promocji (promo code): czêœciow¹ wyp³atê poœmiertnego (zale¿nie od lat przynale¿noœci do ZPKA i stopnia niezdolnoœci POLISH do pracy) dla kalek i starców (suma wyp³acona mia³a byæ odci¹gniêta od sumy ubezpieczenia po œmierci cz³onka); uchwalono, i¿ na przysz³oœæ Sejmom ma przewodniczyæ obierany marsza³ek a NOC POLSKO-AMERYKAÑSKA NA STADIONIE U.S. CELLULAR FIELD - nie prezes ZPRKA; uregulowano sprawê reprezentacji Towarzystw na Sejmach; obrano sta³¹ wtorek, 2 lipca 2013 r., Chicago IL. Pocz¹tek o godz. 19:10. Mecz rozegraj¹ dru¿yny referentkê dla spraw kobiecych, kóra mia³a wejœæ w sk³ad zarz¹du; zmieniono dotychczasow¹ Chicago White Sox i Baltimore Orioles. Przy wejœciu wystêpy polskich zespo³ów odznakê ZPRKA. Najwa¿niejszym postanowieniem tego Sejmu by³o uchwalenie funduszu na tanecznych. Przed meczem parada na stadionie. Osoby chêtne do wziêcia udzia³u w wy¿sz¹ oœwiatê, co by³o zacz¹tkiem Wydzia³u Pomocy Naukowej ZPRKA. Sejm 29. by³ paradzie, proszone s¹ o ustawienie siê przy wejœciu #1 przed godz. 18:00 Aby wzi¹æ udzia³ pierwszym, który wybra³ nowy zarz¹d za pomoc¹ balotów. Pierwsz¹ referentk¹ zosta³a w paradzie, nale¿y poprosiæ o specjaln¹ wejœciówkê przy zakupie biletu. Wejœciówki na jednog³oœnie wybrana Marja Osuch z Chicago. paradê ograniczone do 700. Bilety na mecz mo¿na zamawiaæ dzwoni¹c do: Anna Po reformie skali op³at za ubezpieczenia, ZPRKA mia³o najbardziej nowoczesny system Soko³owski (773) 782-2600. ubezpieczeñ. W maju 1907 r. za³o¿ony zosta³ w biurze ZPRKA pierwszy telefon. W latach 1905-1907 nast¹pi³ du¿y wzrost cz³onkostwa w Zjednoczeniu (by³y miesi¹ce, POLONIJNY KRAJOWY TURNIEJ KRÊGLARSKI DLA DZIECI I kiedy do ZPRKA przystêpowa³o 500 i wiêcej cz³onków), liczba cz³onków zwiêkszy³a siê w tym M£ODZIE¯Y - Do udzia³u zapraszamy dzieci i m³odze¿ w wieku od 3 do 18 lat z ca³ych okresie o ponad 10 tysiêcy, a maj¹tek prawie dwukrotnie. W maju 1906 roku og³oszony zosta³ Stanów Zjednoczonych. pierwszy kontest (czyli konkurs) na nabór cz³onkostwa. Pierwsz¹ nagrodê otrzyma³o Tow. œw. W sprawie otrzymania formularza zg³oszenia uczestnictwa i regu³ uczestnictwa, Józefa które wzros³o z 78 do 187 cz³onków. W grudniu 1906 r. og³oszono drugi kontest. prosimy siê skontaktowaæ z biurem ZPRKA, tel. 1-800-772-8632. Formularz mo¿na W okresie tym ZPRKA aktywnie bra³o udzia³ w sprawach publicznych. 27 listopada 1905 r. równie¿ znaleŸæ pod adresem: www.prcua.org. Wszystkie zg³oszenia uczestnictwa wraz z komitet z ³ona ZPRKA urz¹dzi³ obchód 50-lecia œmierci Adama Mickiewicza; w grudniu tego wynikami uzyskanymi przez dziecko na krêgielni, nale¿y przes³aæ do ZPRKA do 30 czerwca roku ZPRKA opracowa³o memoria³ na konferencjê dla spraw Imigracji w Nowym Jorku; po 2013 r. Wszyscy uczestnicy musz¹ byæ cz³onkami ZPRKA (do 31 grudnia 2012 r.), i mieæ trzêsieniu ziemi w San Francisco w kwietniu 1906 r., zarz¹d ZPRKA wystosowa³ odezwê do uregulowane wszystkie op³aty cz³onkowskie. cz³onków i zebrano $523.78 na pomoc rodakom, którzy ucierpieli w katastrofie; w czerwcu 1906 Rozgrywki bêd¹ prowadzone w piêciu grupach wiekowych. Dla zwyciêzców Zjednoczenie wystosowa³o protest do kongresu St. Zjednoczonych przeciw ustawie zakazuj¹cej pierwszych trzech miesc w ka¿dej kategorii przygotowane zostan¹ nagrody. Uczestnicy, przyjmowania na ziemi Waszyngtona analfabetów; równie¿ w czerwcu ZPRKA w³¹czy³o siê w którzy s¹ cz³onkami ZPRKA otrzymaj¹ od ZPRKA dyplomy uczestnictwa i drobne sprawê za³o¿enia Sierociñca œw. Jadwigi w Niles, IL; w listopadzie 1906 zarz¹d ZPRKA wyst¹pi³ upominki. z akcj¹ zbiórki funduszy na rzecz ofiar katastrofy kolejowej w Woodville, IN, w której zginê³o 60 osób, a 30 zosta³o ciê¿ko rannych - w tym wielu polskich imigrantów. 1 paŸdziernika 1907 r. rozpocz¹³ siê w Erie, PA 30. Sejm ZPRKA. Przed nabo¿eñstwem Maximilian: Œwiêty z Oœwiêcimia inauguracyjnym w koœciele œw. Stanis³awa B.M., biskup John E. Fitzmaurice z Erie, poœwiêci³ Saint Luke Productions zaprasza osoby z Michigan i Ohio, do obejrzenia przedstawienia sztandar Zjednoczenia. Po otwarciu Sejmu, pt. “Maximilian: Œwiêty z Oœwiêcimia”, w wykonaniu Leonardo Defilippis. Dramat wiceprezeska Osuch wrêczy³a sztandar prezesowi “Maximilian: Œwiêty z Oœwiêcimia” zawiera potê¿ne przes³anie dla nas w Roku Wiary, w Szopiñskiemu, jako dar dla organizacji od Polek w czasie, kiedy wolnoœæ religijna i inne wartoœci s¹ atakowane. Zjednoczeniu. Obecnych by³o 117 delegatów, Doœwiadcz historiê ks. Kolbego, bohaterskiego kap³ana, który odwa¿nie walczy³ z si³ami rezprezentuj¹cych 383 g³osy i 309 Towarzystw. z³a i ofiarowa³ swoje ¿ycie za innego cz³owieka w obozie koncentracyjnym w Auschwitz Na pomoc naukow¹ zebrano od ostatniego Sejmu podczas II wojny œwiatowej. Przedstawienie posiada wszystkie elementy teatru zawodowego - $12,751.64. Na Sejmie tym za³o¿ony zosta³ majestatyczny soundtrack nagrany przez orkiestrê, pe³ne profesjonalne oœwietlenie oraz t³o w³aœciwy Wydzia³ Wsparæ w Kalectwie ZPRKA. video - program trwa 90 minut i jest odpowiedni dla osób w wieku powy¿ej 10 lat. Postanowiono równie¿ organizowaæ towarzystwa Przedstawienia mo¿na obejrzeæ w: m³odzie¿owe w tych miejscowoœciach, gdzie ju¿ St Jane Frances de Chantal Church, Sterling Hts., MI - wtorek, 16 kwietnia, godz. 19:30 istnia³y Towarzystwa ZPRKA. Wiceprezesów Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Clawson MI - œroda , 17 kwietnia, godz. 19:00 stanowych mianowano urzêdowymi Queen of the Miraculous Medal Church, Jackson MI - czwartek, 18 kwietnia, godz. 19:00 organizatorami w granicach ich stanów. W razie St. Anthony Catholic Church, Temperance MI - pi¹tek, 19 kwietnia, godz 19:00 przystêpowania do ZPRKA ca³ych towarzystw, St. Mary Parish Cathedral, Lansing MI - niedziela, 21 kwietnia, godz. 19:00 ograniczono liczbê cz³onków w wieku 50 lat i Trenton Village Theatre, Trenton MI - wtorek 23 kwietnia, ogdz. 12:30 i godz. 19:00 wiêcej, do 5%, oraz pozwolono siê im Walsh University - Barrette Business and Community Center, North Canton, OH - ubezpieczaæ na sumê nie wy¿sz¹ jak $250. czwartek, 25 kwietnia, godz. 19:00 Pensjê prezesa podniesiono do $1,000 rocznie. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Liberty Township, OH - sobota, 27 kwietnia, godz. 19:30 Ustanowiono równie¿ ofiarê ZPRKA na pomnik Bilety w cenie $12 doroœli, $35 (rodziny 3 osoby lub wiêcej), $9 (grupy min. 20 osób): tel. Sztandar Zjednoczenia Koœciuszki w Waszyngtonie. cdn (734) 288-7380 lub [email protected] i MaxDrama2013.EventBrite.com Narod Polski Page 17 1 kwietnia, 2013

którego odgrywa³ Tomek. Potem walczy³ z najeŸdŸcami rosyjskimi ZPiT POLONIA i zwyciê¿a³ ich ostr¹ szabl¹ kiedyœ w dawnej Polsce, a teraz nawet na scenie (oczywiœcie by³ to tylko szermierski trik, ale zatrzyma³ W HO£DZIE PU£ASKIEMU dech w piersiach - doskonale zagrany). Og³oszony bohaterem za obronê Czêstochowy, Pulaski zostaje z entuzjazmem przyjêty przez Benjamina Franklina, którego znów mistrzowsko gra Tomek. Na "Count Pulaski - Polish hero known throughout Europe for fighting for freedom, defending the ziemi amerykañskiej ponownie Tomek, z godnoœci¹ wodza w roli Russians in Czêstochowa, I wonder what would he think of fighting for freedom in another gen. Georga Washingtona, powierza Pu³askiemu kawaleriê za country." bohaterstwo i ocalenie mu ¿ycia. Niestety, Pu³aski koñczy sw¹ rolê Oto myœli, jakie nurtowa³y le¿¹c, œmiertelnie zraniony pod Savannah. Na koniec najbardziej szanowanego we Francji w Gen. Washington czyta przedstawienia re¿yser, bardzo s³usznie, wprowadzi³ na scenê latach 1770-tych, nieoficjalnego w list od Franklina dwóch bohaterów polskich walcz¹cych w tym samym czasie o tamtych czasach jeszcze "ambasadora" rekomenduj¹cy niezale¿noœæ Ameryki: Kazimierza Pu³askiego i Tadeusza amerykañskiego Benjamina Franklina, Pu³askiego wyra¿aj¹cego Koœciuszkê, kórego z ¿o³niersk¹ - in¿yniersk¹ dum¹ odegra³ który czyta³ w gazetach francuskich o wolê pomocy Mateusz Bomba. Hymn God Bless America wieñczy dzie³o - bohaterstwie m³odziutkiego polskiego Congresional Army wszyscy tancerze i aktorzy œpiewaj¹ go wspólnie na scenie. genera³a Kazimierza Pu³askiego. Wszyscy bez wyj¹tku zas³uguj¹ na najwiêksze uznanie. Wszystkim wspania³ym artystom- Pragn¹c uczciæ Dzieñ Pu³askiego, tancerzom oraz statystom pozostaje tylko powiedzieæ "Pokazaliœcie najwy¿szy poziom Siarczysty mazur presti¿owa amerykañska organizacja wykonania mimo tak krótkiego czasu, jaki mieliœcie, podeszliœcie do swoich ról nadzwyczaj (w The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, za³o¿ona w 1891 roku z historyczn¹ siedzib¹ w pe³nym tego s³owa znaczeniu) odpowiedzialnie, profesjonalnie i z sercem. Wszystkim, którzy Oak Park, poprosi³a ZPiT Polonia o przygotowanie nas wspierali i pomogli, a szczególnie rodzicom (Danuta Podowski, Ewa Wszolek, Agata Zgiet, przedstawienia w jêzyku angielskim, o naszym Agnieszka WoŸny, Tadeusz Pacyniak), przyjacio³om z PACBY: Krysi i Jurkowi Hryszko, Polskim bohaterze i wystêp w ich piêknym, Marcie Rog i Barbarze Gasior oraz kolonialnym budynku. To ogromnie szlachetne i Basi Bilszcie z Akademii PASO, mi³e wezwanie by³o jednak trudne do zrealizowania, serdecznie dziêkujemy. bo jak¿e ukazaæ Kazimierza Pu³askiego spêdzaj¹cego Wyrazy podziêkowania swoje m³odzieñcze lata nie na balach, czy zabawach, panu Hankowi Kulesza i Heritage choæ mia³ ku temu najwiêksze szanse; pochodzi³ z Music and Dance z Milwaukee, WI jednej z najzamo¿niejszych rodzin w Polsce, oraz panu Janowi Lorysiowi i panu spokrewnionych z ksi¹¿êtami, by³ chrzeœniakiem Andrzejowi Chudziñskiemu, za króla Polski, który jednak nie chwyta³ w sw¹ rêkê Pary¿ - menuet nieocenion¹ pomoc. delikatnych d³oni pañ, by wieœæ je w Po raz kolejny POLONIA przepiêkne tany, lecz chwyta³ w sw¹ MO¯E BYÆ Z SIEBIE DUMNA. d³oñ ciê¿k¹, ¿elazn¹ szablê by toczyæ Cz³onkowie ZPiT 'Polonia" z twórcami widowiska Myœlê, ¿e gen.Kazimierz Pu³aski krwawe bitwy z wojskami ruskimi i (l-p): Iwona Puc - choreograf, w œrodku Walter patrzy³ z tamtego œwiata na na Was pruskimi, p³ac¹c za to tragediami Bochenek, z prawej Anna Krysiñski - dyr. "Polonii' z wdziêcznoœci¹. osobistymi, klêskami rodzinnymi i wspó³towarzyszy. Jak zespó³ pieœni i tañca mo¿e ukazaæ zwyciêsk¹ obronê Gratulujemy zwyciêskim dru¿ynom koszykarskim Pu³askiego na wa³ach Czêstochowy? Jak potem ukazaæ Pu³askiego Kazimierz Pulaski obiecuj¹cy walczyæ W sobotê, 23 marca rezegrany zosta³ w Buffalo, NY 79-ty krajowy Turniej Koszykówki odznaczaj¹cego siê na ziemi do ostatniej kropli krwi ZPRKA. Gospodarzem Turnieju by³o Towarzystwo # 750 ZPRK, przewodnicz¹cym Komitetu amerykañskiej niezwyk³ym kunsztem i Organizacyjnego by³ Gary KaŸmierczak. heroizmem. Tu potrzebny by³ teatralny talent Wgrupie A wygra³a po dogrywce dru¿yna Pound Town Express PRCUA Soc. #162, w mê¿czyzny, który czu³ tê gotuj¹c¹ siê krew w ¿y³ach Grupie B zwyciê¿y³a dru¿yna East Chicago Aces. Zwyciêzcom gratulujemy, a wszystkim Pu³askiego i musia³ daæ us³yszeæ na ¿ywo na scenie, uczestnikom, dziêkujemy za udzia³. ten ciêty, bolesny dŸwiêk ¿elaznej szabli Pu³askiego, odbijaj¹cej ciêcia wroga, oczywiœcie ostatecznie pokonanego. Autorem tekstów i re¿yserem by³ pan W³odzimierz Bochenek. Pani choreograf Iwona Puc, swoim artystycznym talentem koordynowa³a taneczne uk³ady i wplata³a je w tê wyj¹tkowo wojenn¹ tematykê przedstawienia. Dzieki jej tanecznej wyobraŸni, Taniec kolonialny u³o¿y³a tañce historyczne i dobra³a ich muzyczn¹ oprawê w³aœnie tak¹, jaka odpowiada³a

Pound Town Express PRCUA Soc. #162 East Chicago Aces DZIEÑ ŒW. JÓZEFA W BIURZE ZPRKA

Tradycyjnym ju¿ zwyczajem, w dniu 19 marca œwiêtowaliœmmy w biurze g³ównym ZPRKA Dzieñ œw. Józefa. Ks. Robert Fedek z parafii Our Lady of Victory odmówi³ krótk¹ modlitwê, poœwiêci³ stó³ Pu³aski walczy Scena przedstawiaj¹ca zwyciêstwo Pu³askiego z przygotowanymi przez Kasia’s Deli potrawiami oraz wszystkich obecnych czasowi i warunkom, w jakich je pod Czêstochow¹ pracowników ZPRKA i PMA oraz goœci. wykonywano. Dzie³em Jaclyn Krysinski by³ uk³ad tañca Krótko przemówi cz³onkowie zarz¹du: kolonialnego. prezes Joseph Drobot, wiceprezeska P. dyrektor Annie Krysiñski po ponad pó³rocznym Anna Soko³owski oraz planowaniu i odpowiedzialnoœci za wykonanie, ¿yczymy ju¿ Kilka s³ów od cz³onków zarz¹du ZPRKA sekretarz/skarbnik Jim Robaczewski. tylko odpoczynku i gratulujemy kolejnego sukcesu oraz pasji, z jak¹ podchodzi do ka¿dego przedsiêwziêcia. Za szczególnie serdeczny wk³ad w tworzenie przedstawienia i niezwykle ciep³y ale dobitny, profesjonalny g³os, jakiego nam u¿yczy³a pani Mary Anselmo w roli narratora przedstawienia, szczerze dziêkujemy. Dwaj najg³ówniejsi bohaterowie spektaklu Mark Podowski i Tomek Tarnowski Francuski dygnitarz Rhulieu zas³u¿yli na szczególne uznanie i podziêkowanie. Marek przekazuje Franklinowi list od jako Kazimierz Pulaski, rozpocz¹³ swoj¹ rolê w Pa³acu gen. Pulaskiego i obaj omawiaj¹ Królewskim, szczególnie i osobiœcie witany przez nowo plan przemycenia Pu³askiego wybranego króla Stanis³awa Augusta Poniatowskiego, statkiem do Ameryki Ks. Fedek poœwiêci³ bogaty stó³ i obecnych Przy suto zastawionym bufecie Page 18 Narod Polski 1 kwietnia, 2013

póŸnej ju¿ godziny, rodzice i zgromadzeni goœcie Anna Soko³owska, wiceprezeska szaleli na parkiecie przy rytmach skocznej i rytmicznej muzyki. Dziêki ogromnemu zaanga¿owaniu du¿ej grupy rodziców, zarz¹dów szkó³ i znakomitej organizacji, Patrz¹c przez okienko... zabawy w obu szko³ach by³y niezwykle udane, przez ca³y czas panowa³ radosny nastrój, który zachêca³ do wspólnej zabawy i na d³ugo pozostanie w naszej Witaj Wiosno!!! Choæ jeszcze pamiêci. Dochód z zabaw zosta³ przeznaczony na zimny wiatr nas owiewa, to ju¿ coraz potrzeby szkolne. Dziêkujemy za zaproszenie! Jubileusz 60-lecia Dystryktu #8 - ks. wiêcej s³onecznych promieni W niedzielê, 17 lutego, odby³ siê uroczysty Michael G. Foley celebruje mszê œw. wychodzi spod chmur. Jest to oznaka, bankiet z okazji 60-cio ¿e wiosna ju¿ tu¿ tu¿, a prognozy lecia Dystryktu #8 pogody na nastêpne tygodnie s¹ ZPRKA. Jubileusz rewelacyjne. Poma³u ciep³e dni obchodów rozpocz¹³ siê powracaj¹, ptaszki zaczynaj¹ uroczyst¹ msz¹ œwiêt¹, na wyœpiewywaæ wiosenn¹ serenadê, a za któr¹ dyrekcja i oknem czuæ zapach wiosny. Marcowy cz³onkowie ZPRKA, Pierwszoklasiœci w szkole im. Jana Paw³a II œnieg, którego mieliœmy doœæ du¿o, uczniowie i tancerze poma³u stopnia³, a w ogrodzie pomalutku szkó³ sobotnich i grup kie³kuj¹ barwne tulipany, hiacynty i ¿onkile. Na tanecznych z tego M³odzie¿ ze szkó³ek jêzyka polskiego i zespo³ów tanecznych wierzbie pojawiaj¹ siê bazie, akurat na obchody Dystryktu wraz z dzia³aj¹cych w Dystr. #8 ubogaci³a mszê œpiewem i czytaniem Palmowej Niedzieli. Kasztan p¹czki wypuszcza. rodzicami, nauczycielami Czas wyjœæ na spacer, z³apaæ trochê s³oñca i oraz reprezentanci organizacji polonijnych z na³ykaæ siê wiosennego œwie¿ego powietrza. zaproszonymi goœæmi udali sie do koœcio³a pw. "Our Chyba nie ma nic wspanialszego ni¿ patrzenie, Lady of the Woods". Mszê celebrowa³ proboszcz tej jak przyroda budzi siê powoli do ¿ycia i parafii, ks. Michael G. Foley. Ks. Foley poruszy³ w pokazuje nam swoje piêkno i si³ê. homilii wartoœci przynale¿noœci do organizacji o tak Podzielê siê z Wami niektórymi wra¿eniami z wielkich tradycjach. Dyr. Jolanta Tatara pasuje pierwszaków uroczystoœci i spotkañ, w jakich bra³am udzia³ w Po uroczystej mszy œw. odby³ siê jubileuszowy na uczniów szko³y ostatnich tygodniach. bankiet w pobliskiej, ³adnie przybranej sali. W lutym, a mianowicie w sobotê 9 lutego, Uroczysty bankiet rozpocz¹³ siê odœpiewaniem odby³o siê tradycyjnie œlubowanie uczniów pierwszej hymnów narodowych Stanów Zjednoczonych i Polski, wykonanych przez prezesa ZPRKA Josepha (L-p): dyr. Dystr. #8 Jim Rustik, klasy w szkole im. Jana Paw³a II w Lemont. W sekretarz-skarbnik ZPRKA Jim piêknie udekorowanej sali w obecnoœci dyrektorki Drobota i sekretarza/skarbnika Jima Robaczewskiego. Uroczystego otwarcia bankietu Robaczewski, prezes ZPRKA Joseph szko³y p. dr. Jolanty Tatara, wychowawczyni p. mgr. Drobot zaœpiewali hymny narodowe Bo¿eny Lazarskiej, przedstawicieli Ko³a dokona³ dyrektor Dystryktu #8 ZPRKA Jim Rodzicielskiego, rodziców i dziadków oraz Rustik. W swoim wyst¹pieniu ciep³o zaproszonych goœci, nowi pierwszoklasiœci œlubowali powita³ zgromadzonych tego wieczoru przed sztandarem szko³y, aby byæ dobrym uczniem i goœci. Po modlitwie i wzniesionym toaœcie obywatelem Polski i USA. Po œlubowaniu, dyrektorka podano smaczny obiad. W czasie obiadu szko³y, p. Tatara dokona³a pasowania uczniów odby³a siê prezentacja multimedialna specjalnie przeznaczonym do tego o³ówkiem. Mi³ym przedstawiaj¹ca historiê Dystryktu #8. dope³nieniem uroczystoœci by³o wrêczenie uczniom pami¹tkowych Po obiedzie, dyrektorka Dystryktu #8 dyplomów, ksi¹¿eczek oraz specjalnych prezentów od naszej p. Krysia Lech przedstawi³a zaproszonych organizacji. Nastêpnie pierwszoklasiœci zaprezentowali swoje goœci, podziêkowala za liczne przybycie na M³odzie¿ ze szko³y im. Jana Paw³a II umiejêtnoœci recytatorskie, wokalne, muzyczne i nawet taneczne. tak wa¿n¹ uroczystoœæ. Nastêpnie bankiet Po czêœci artystycznej, uczniowie z wychowawczyni¹, dyrekcj¹, uœwietni³a czêœæ artystyczna, któr¹ rodzicami oraz goœcmi, zostali zaproszeni na s³odki poczêstunek. profesjonalnie poprowadzi³a p. Misia Bardzo serdecznie dziêkujê za zaproszenie oraz œliczne kwiaty, Jamiñska - dyrektorka i choreografka które uczniowie mi wrêczyli. Wszystkim Pierwszakom Zespo³u Pieœni i Tañca "Weso³y Lud" oraz Wystêpy pierwszaków gratulujemy i ¿yczymy wielu sukcesów! choreografka Zepo³u Pieœni i Tañca Tego samego dnia wieczorem, odby³y siê dwie doroczne zabawy karnawa³owe w naszych "Polanie". Program artystyczny, barwny i szko³ach. Najpierw odwiedziliœmy Polsk¹ Szko³ê im œw. Rafa³a Kalinowskiego w Munster, pe³en splendoru, rozpocz¹³ siê walcem, Indiana. W zabawie brali udzia³ nie tylko rodzice, zaproszeni goœcie, ale te¿ uczniowie szko³y. który wykonali kandydaci z ostatniego Balu Kandydaci ostatniego Balu Ksi¹¿êcego Po serdecznym przywitaniu przez dyrektorkê szko³y p. Agnieszkê Fezatt oraz prezesa szko³y p. "Kopciuszek i Ksi¹¿ê". Nastepnie odby³y oraz “Kopciuszek” i ”Ksi¹¿ê” Ma³gosiê Rolaniak, na scenie wyst¹pi³a grupa taneczna "Ma³y Œl¹sk" z piêknym repertuarem siê wystêpy zespo³ów tanecznych: "Weso³y tañców ludowych, prowadzona pod bacznym okiem instruktora tañca, p. Nicole Mielnicki. Lud", "Po³udnowo Zachodnie Centrum Polskich Nastêpnie zabawê Tañców" oraz "Polanie". Tancerze, w barwnych poprowadzi³ DJ, oryginalnych strojach ludowych, z odrêbn¹ choreografi¹, który bawi³ przenieœli widzów do tradycji i kultury danego rejonu w uczniów ró¿nymi Polsce. Tañce by³y przeplatane wystêpami polskich tañcami i szkó³. Uczniowie Polskiej Szko³y im. Marii konkursami dla Konopnickiej zaprezentowali program muzyczny, a dzieci. Do zabawy uczniowie Polskiej Szkoly im. Jana Paw³a II zaœpiewali w³¹czyli siê hymn szko³y. Dodam, ¿e wielu uczniów z obu szkó³ tak¿e tañczy w powy¿ej wymienionych zespo³ach równie¿ rodzice i Weso³y Lud zaproszeni goœcie, tanecznych. Dla mnie wzruszajacym Wystêpy uczniów ze szko³y Kalinowskiego w rytmie piêknej momentem by³o wykonanie mojej ulubionej muzyki, porywaj¹cej do piosenki, zadedykowanej dla mnie pt. "Kraj tañca. Wszyscy wspaniale rodzinny matki mej". Piosenka piêknie i siê bawili. emocjonalnie zosta³a wykonana przez PóŸniej udaliœmy siê na Renee Bober-Kroplewski i Annette zabawê zorganizowan¹ Zurawski-Nowakowski. By³am bardzo przez szko³ê im. M. wzruszona tym niespodziewanym gestem i Konopnickiej. Zostaliœmy tak piêknym wykonaniem, ¿e ³zy nap³ynê³y do moich oczu, a moje serce na parê minut serdecznie przywitani “Scenka warszawska” - ZPiT “Polanie” przez dyrektora szkoly p. znalaz³o siê w Polsce. Sk³adam serdeczne podziêkowanie dla wykonawców oraz dla komitetu organizacyjnego, za tak wzruszaj¹cy gest. Tancerze ze szko³y im. œw. Rafa³a Kalinowskiego z cz³onkami Stanis³awa Skubisza i Wspania³y program artystyczny zakoñczy³ siê Hymnem Zjednoczenia, który odœpiewali zarz¹du i dyrekcji ZPRKA, nauczycielami i oo. Karmelitami zarz¹d szko³y. Mimo Narod Polski Page 19 1 kwietnia, 2013

SPECJALNA OFERTA UBEZPIECZENIOWA Z OKAZJI 140 LECIA ZPRKA 14-15 LIFE INSURANCE SPECIAL

Southwest Center of Polish Dancing W 2013 roku ZPRKA, obchodzi jubileusz 140-lecia s³u¿by dla “Kraj matki mej” Uczniowie szko³y im. M. wszyscy uczestnicy koncertu. naszych cz³onków i spo³ecznoœci polonijnej. Jesteœmy dumni, ¿e jesteœmy wykona³y Renee Bober- Konopnickiej wykonali Ró¿norodnoœæ repertuaru tanecznego i artystycznego, najstarsz¹ polsko-amerykañsk¹ bratersk¹ organizacj¹ w Stanach Kroplewski i Annette program s³owno- oprawa muzyczna, piêkne stroje ludowe, bia³e balowe Zjednoczonych! Zurawski-Nowakowski muzyczny suknie i czarne smokingi kandydatów na Bal Kopciuszka i W duchu tej wspania³ej okazji, mamy przyjemnoœæ przedstawiæ Ksiêcia, z Kopciuszkiem i Ksiêciem na czele, sprawi³y, ¿e ca³y koncert artystyczny wypad³ okazale i by³ na specjalny program ubezpieczeniowy pn. 140th ANNIVERSARY 14-15 najwy¿szym poziomie. Jubileuszowa uroczystoœæ uœwiadomi³a nas w ilu przedsiêwziêciach Dystrykt #8 LIFE INSURANCE SPECIAL! uczestniczy³ i jak wzbogaci³ nasz¹ organizacjê. Jesteœmy przekonani, ¿e Dystrykt #8 ZPRKA bêdzie dalej tak Co oznacza 14-15? Wszyscy, którzy skorzystaj¹ z tej oferty prê¿nie funkcjonowa³ i przyci¹ga³ nastêpne pokolenia m³odych cz³onków do naszej organizacji. Mamy nadziejê, ¿e otrzymaj¹ 14% zni¿ki przy pierwszej rocznej sk³adce, a - po op³aceniu za 60 lat nasi nastêpcy, na podobnej uroczystoœci jak ta, bêd¹ wspominaæ ten jubileusz, jako wa¿ne wydarzenie, sk³adek przez 14 lat - w 15-tym roku nie ma op³aty! Jest to np. du¿a które zapisa³o siê na kartkach historii Dystryktu #8 ZPRKA. Serdeczne podziêkowania dla wszystkich oszczêdnoœæ w wysokoœci kilku tysiêcy dolarów dla 55-letniego organizatorów tego Jubileuszu, którzy przez kilka miesiêcy z wielkim poœwiêceniem pracowali nad jego niepal¹cego mê¿czyzny, który posiada polisê ubezpieczeniow¹ w przygotowaniami, przede wszystkim dziekujemy Misi i Ryszardowi Jamiñskim, Krysi Rozwadowskiej, dyrekcji wysokoœci 50.000 dolarów! A ile Ty mo¿esz zaoszczêdziæ? Dystryktu #8 i wszystkim uczestnikom programu. Zapamiêtaj! Pocz¹wszy od 1 stycznia 2013 do 31 grudnia 2013 r., Wszyscy zas³u¿yliœcie na gratulacje! ZPRKA oferuje ten nowy, op³acany przez 15 lat program ubezpieczenia W sobotê, 23 lutego, odby³ siê w piêknych sta³ego. Gdy wszystkie sk³adki s¹ op³acone, Twoja polisa bêdzie uwa¿ana salach bankietowych "San Marino Club" w Troy, MI, za wyp³acon¹, a ubezpieczenie bêdzie wa¿ne do koñca ¿ycia! doroczny Bal Absolwentów zespo³ów tanecznych w Najwa¿niejsze cechy produktu: stanie Michigan - "Shirley Ann Galenty Michigan - Dostêpny dla ludzi w wieku 0 - 75 lat State Ball". W tym roku 21 absolwentów zespo³ów - Najni¿sze sumy ubezpieczenia na ¿ycie, zaczynaj¹ siê od 14.000 tanecznych pod patronatem naszej organizacji z dolarów miasta Detroit i jego przedmieœæ, bra³o udzia³ w balu. Bal Absolwentów zespo³ów tanecznych w stanie Michigan - Sta³e ubezpieczenie na ca³e ¿ycie Po odœpiewaniu hymnów Stanów Zjednoczonych i - Ubezpieczenie posiada wartoœæ gotówkow¹ Polski przez absolwentów - Tiffany Ozog i Krzysztofa Luzinskiego - Ubezpieczenie nie wygasa po op³aceniu wszystkich sk³adek oraz modlitwie, podano smaczn¹ kolacjê. Po kolacji absolwenci - Dodatkowe korzyœci z cz³onkostwa, takie jak: stypendia na uczelnie, zaprezentowali wszystkim zgromadzonym goœciom oraz rodzicom po¿yczki edukacyjne, oszczêdnoœci przy wykupie lekarstw i wiele wiêcej! wspania³y spektakl taneczny - elegancki walc. Nastêpnie prezes Prosimy o skontaktowanie siê z lokalnym przedstawicielem ZPRKA Joseph A. Drobot Jr. oraz ja, wiceprezes ZPRKA, w imieniu sprzeda¿y ZPRKA lub z Biurem G³ównym ZPRKA tel. 1-800-772-8632 naszej organizacji z³o¿yliœmy ¿yczenia i gratulacje absolwentom w celu uzyskania dodatkowych informacji lub zamówienia wniosku oraz wrêczyliœmy im specjalnie zrobione na t¹ okazjê medale. (application). Wype³nione wnioski nale¿y przes³aæ wraz z kuponem na Absolwenci oraz dyrekcja zespo³ów wrêczy³a donacje pienie¿ne dla str. 3 oraz czekiem wystawionym na PRCUA na sumê wyliczon¹ przez Seminarium Duchownego w Orchard Lake, na konto stypendialne Twojego agenta sprzeda¿y lub Biuro G³ówne. Absolwenci otrzymali medale i dyplomy ZPRKA oraz na fundacjê American Polish Assistance Association. Jeœli masz jakiekolwiek pytania, prosimy o kontakt: Robert Fattore, Ks. kanonik Thomas Machalski, Jr., kanclerz szkó³ w dyr. dzia³u sprzeda¿y 1-800-772-8632 wew. 2631 lub Agnieszka Orchard Lake, pob³ogos³awi³ absolwentów i ich Bastrzyk, dyr. marketingu 1-800-772-8632 wew. 2632 lub poczt¹ rodziców. Absolwenci zakoñczyli czêœæ oficjaln¹ elekroniczn¹ na adres: [email protected]. Wszystkie wnioski bêd¹ piêknie i elegancko wykonanym polonezem. Nastêpnie dok³adnie rozpatrzone. odby³a siê zabawa taneczna, a rytmy zespo³u muzycznego Duan'a Malinowskiego porwa³y wszystkich do tañca. Wszyscy wspaniale siê bawili, POLSKA SZKO£A JÊZYKA I TAÑCA nastroje by³y doskona³e i zabawa trwa³a do póŸnych im. Œw. RAFA£A KALINOWSKIEGO godzin. pod patronatem finansowym PRCUA Serdeczne podziêkowania i gratulacje dla w Munster, Indiana Kelly Malinowskiej, niestrudzonej choreografki, która tak œwietnie przygotowa³a nasz¹ m³odzie¿ do tego Pami¹tkowe zdjêcie z Balu Absolwentów w Michigan presti¿owego balu. SERDECZNE GRATULACJE!!! Pragnê te¿ podziêkowaæ wszystkim dyrektorom, choreografom i instruktorom zespo³ów tanecznych, za ich wieloletni wk³ad pracy, trud, poœwiêcenie i zaanga¿owanie w pracê z nasz¹ m³odzie¿¹. Z okazji jubileuszu 140-ej rocznicy za³o¿enia ¯YCZENIA I GRATULACJE Zjednoczenia Polskiego Rzymsko Katolickiego w Ameryce Pani Bernice Adamkiewicz z Michigan, ¿yczymy najszybszego powrotu i 60-ej rocznicy za³o¿enia Dystryktu 8 ZPRKA, do zdrowia oraz powrotu do wszelkich jej pasji i zajêæ. pragniemy z³o¿yæ wyrazy uznania za lata pracy w³o¿one Gratulujemy uczniom: Agacie Bernat z Polskiej Szko³y im. Marii w szerzenie polskiej kultury, tradycji i jêzyka oraz ¿yczymy Konopnickiej, Mateuszowi Juleckiemu z Polskiej Szko³y im. Sw. Rafala kolejnych sukcesów na przysz³e lata pracy. Kalinowskiego oraz Mateuszowi Ezlakowskiemu ze Szko³y Œw. Trójcy Zarz¹d, Dyrekcja, Nauczyciele i Spo³ecznoœæ Szko³y zdobycia pierwszego miejsca w Miêdzyszkolnym Konkursie Historycznym "Powstanie Styczniowe 1853", który odby³ siê 16 marca w siedzibie szko³y Polska Szko³a Jêzyka i Tañca im. Œw. Rafa³a Kalinowskiego im. Ks. St. Cholewiñskiego. Serdecznie dziêkujemy dyrekcji Polskiej Szko³y oferuje naukê jêzyka polskiego, historii, geografii, tañca im. Ks. St. Cholewiñskiego za zorganizowanie tego konkursu. ludowego, jak równie¿ przygotowanie do sakramentów ¯yczymy 200 lat p. Irene Ziol, by³ej dyrektorce Dystryktu #9 ZPRKA, Z laureatami Miêdzyszkolnego œwiêtych na poziomach klas od przedszkolnej do klas ktora 16 kwietnia bêdzie obchodzi³a 97 lat! ¯yczymy du¿o zdrowia i radoœci Konkursu Historycznego licealnych. oraz samych s³onecznych dni! Tel: 1-219-671-9834; www.polskaszkolakalinowskiego.org; Serdeczne gratulacje dla prezesa ZPRKA Josepha A. Drobota Jr. i jego ¿ony Judy, z okazji narodzin wnuka - E-mail: [email protected] Joseph Anthony Drobot III - syna Emily i Timothy Drobot. Ma³y Joey urodzi³ siê 11 marca 2013, ¿yczymy maleñstwu du¿o zdrowia, radoœci i wszelkich ³ask Bo¿ych. Gratulujemy te¿ szczêœliwym rodzicom. KONDOLENCJE Rodzinie zmar³ej Teresy Buckner, która odesz³a po krótkiej i ciê¿kiej "Spieszmy siê kochaæ ludzi, bo tak szybko odchodz¹" - ks. Jan Twardowski chorobie, sk³adamy serdeczne wyrazy wspó³czucia. Pani Buckner by³a Z g³êbokim smutkiem i ¿alem zawiadamiamy o nag³ej œmierci Jana Jamiñskiego - ojca Ryszarda Jamiñskiego i dzia³aczk¹ polonijn¹ i aktywn¹ cz³onkini¹ wielu organizacji i klubów teœcia Misi Jamiñskiej (choreografów ZPiT “Weso³y Lud”, “Po³udniowo-Zachodniego Centrum Polskich Tañców polonijnych. Czeœæ Jej Pamiêci Ludowych” i “Polanie”). Drogi Rysiu z rodzin¹, jest nam niezmiernie przykro z powodu utraty tak bliskiej Czekam na Wasze uwagi, komentarze i nowinki. Piszcie na adres: 984 Waszemu sercu osoby. Nie jest ³atwo ¿egnaæ serdecznego, ciep³ego i przyjaznego, jakim by³ i pozostanie w N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-4101, lub wyœlijcie e-mail: naszych najlepszych wspomnieniach. £¹czymy siê w bólu i w modlitwie z rodzin¹ Zmar³ego i sk³adamy najg³êbsze [email protected]. wyrazy wspó³czucia. Wieczny odpoczynek racz Mu daæ Panie..... Do nastêpnego spotkania na ³amach tej gazetki. Page 20 Narod Polski 1 kwietnia, 2013

OBCHODY DNIA PU£ASKIEGO PAPIE¯ FRANCISZEK W MUZEUM POLSKIM W AMERYCE 13 marca 2013 roku, po pi¹tym g³osowaniu o godz. 19.06 ukaza³ siê nad Chicago, IL - W poniedzia³ek, 4 marca 2013 r. odby³a siê w Sali G³ównej Kaplic¹ Sykstyñsk¹ bia³y dym, oznajmiaj¹c Muzeum Polskiego w Ameryce uroczysta akademia z okazji obchodów Dnia œwiatu, ¿e 115 kardyna³ów uczestnicz¹cych w Pu³askiego. konklawe dokona³o wa¿nego wyboru, a ich Akademiê poprzedzi³o spotkanie przy kawie, w którym udzia³ wziêli wybór zosta³ przyjêty. Nowy papie¿ wybrany przedstawiciele w³adz miejskich, stanowych, powiatowych, Konsulatu RP w zosta³ wymagan¹ wiêkszoœci¹ 77 g³osów. Chicago, organizacji polonijnych, duchowni, przedstawiciele mediów i inni. Kilkadziesi¹t minut póŸniej kardyna³ Oficjalny program rozpocz¹³ Jan Loryœ, który powita³ wszystkich zebranych i protodiakon Jean-Louis Tauran oznajmi³ z przedstawi³ mistrzów ceremonii: Josepha A. Drobota, przewodnicz¹cego Rady okna Bazyliki œw. Piotra, i¿ nowym papie¿em Dyrektorów MPA i prezesa ZPRKA oraz Mariê Cieœlê, prezeskê MPA. Wspomnia³ wyrany zosta³ Jorge Mario Bergoglio i przyj¹³ równie¿ o przypadaj¹cych w tym roku rocznicach, 150. rocznicy Powstania J.E. bp Andrzej Wypych imiê Franciszek. Nowy papie¿ pojawi³ siê na Styczniowego, 100. rocznicê otwarcia budynku ZPRKA, 150. rocznicy bitwy pod balkonie Bazyliki œw. Piotra, pomodli³ siê za swojego poprzednika i – zgodnie Gettysburgiem. z tradycj¹ – udzieli³ b³ogos³awieñstwa "Urbi et Orbi" (miastu i œwiatu). Inwokacjê odmówi³ biskup pomocniczy Archidiecezji Chicago, J.E. ks. bp Jorge Mario Bergoglio, SJ - urodzi³ siê 17 grudnia 1936 roku w Buenos Andrzej Wypych. Hymny narodowe Polski i Stanów Zjednoczonych odœpiewa³a Aires. Jest arcybiskupem Buenos Aires, a zarazem prymasem ca³ej Aleksandra Kurzyd³owski, której akompaniowa³ na fortepianie Piotr Dymon. Argentyny. Z krótkimi przemówieniami wyst¹pili: burmistrz miasta Chicago Rahm By³ jednym z piêciorga dzieci argentyñskiego kolejarza. Jako nastolatek z Emanuel, kongresmenka z Illinois Jan Schakowsky, gubernator stanu Illinois Pat powodu choroby musia³ poddaæ siê operacji usuniêcia p³uca. Studiowa³ Quinn, wicegubernator Illinois Sheila Simon, skarbnik Illinois Dan Rutherford, chemiê, po obronie dyplomu z chemii rozpocz¹³ studia w seminarium w Villa kontroler stanowy Judy Baar Topinka, prezes Kongresu Polonii Amerykañskiej i Devoto ko³o Buenos Aires. 11 marca 1958 r. wst¹pi³ do zakonu jezuitów i Zwi¹zku Narodowego Polskiego w Ameryce Frank Spula, skarbnik stanu Illinois kontynuowa³ naukê w zakonnych domach studiów; w nowicjacie w Chile, Burmistrz Rahm Emanuel Maria Pappas, prezeska Kongresu Polonii Amerykañskiej na Stan Illinois Mary gdzie zg³êbia³ nauki humanistyczne. W Colegio Maximo San José w San Sendra Anselmo, komisarz z Chicagowskiej Komisja ds. Stosunków Miguel ko³o Buenos Aires obroni³ licencjat z filozofii, w Colegio de la Miêdzyludzkich Mona Noriega, radny miejski Ariel Reboryas. Immaculada w Santa Fe studiowa³ literaturê i psychologiê, a w Colegio del Wszyscy przemawiaj¹cy podkreœlali jak wielkie znaczenie maj¹ obchody Dnia Salvador w Buenos Aires teologiê. Œwiêcenia kap³añskie przyj¹³ 13 grudnia Pu³askiego. Oddaj¹c ho³d gen. Kazimierzowi Pu³askiemu, który poœwiêci³ swoje 1969 r., a ostatni¹ profesjê z³o¿y³ 22 kwietnia 1973 r. ¿ycie w walce o wolnoœæ i demokacjê oddajemy ho³d wszystkim tym, sk³adamy By³ mistrzem nowicjatu w Villa Barilari, profesorem Wydzia³u Teologii i wyrazy uznania dla wszystkich, którym idee Pu³askiego s¹ bliskie, którzy przybyli rektorem Colegio Maximo San Jose w San Miguel, cz³onkiem konsulty do Stanów Zjednoczonych i na ziemi amerykañskiej wykorzystuj¹ swoje talenty dla prowincji zakonnej San Miguel, prowincja³em Argentyny (1973–1979). Pe³ni³ dobra ogó³u oraz dla tych, którzy podobnie jak Pu³aski poœwiêcili swoje ¿ycie w równie¿ funkcjê dyrektora duchownego Colegio del Salvador w Cordobie. walce o wolnoœæ, demokracjê. 20 maja 1992 r. zosta³ mianowany biskupem pomocniczym Buenos Aires, Wiêkszoœæ wystêpuj¹cych mówi³a Gubernator Pat Quinn sakry biskupiej udzieli³ mu 27 czerwca 1992 arcybiskup Buenos Aires kard. równie¿ o potrzebie reformy ustawy Antonio Quarracino; w czerwcu 1997 r. promowany na arcybiskupa- wizowej w Stanach Zjednoczonych i koadiutora tej archidiecezji. W listopadzie 1998 r. zosta³ jednoczeœnie zniesieniu wiz dla obywateli polskich ordynariuszem dla wiernych rytów orientalnych, mieszkaj¹cych w Argentynie. oraz o koniecznoœci nacisku na Pe³ni³ funkcje Wielkiego Kanclerza Katolickiego Uniwersytetu Argentyny cz³onków Kongresu, aby podjêli oraz wiceprzewodnicz¹cego Konferencji Episkopatu Argentyny. decyzjê w sprawie zniesienia wiz dla Bra³ udzia³ w sesjach Œwiatowego Synodu Biskupów w Watykanie. W Polaków. lutym 2001 r. Jan Pawe³ II wyniós³ go do godnoœci kardynalskiej, nadaj¹c tytu³ Laureaci stypendiów Jewel-Osco List w imieniu senatora Marka prezbitera S. Roberto Bellarmino. W latach 2005-2011 by³ przewodnicz¹cym Kirka odczyta³ Robert Johnson, a list w Konferencji Episkopatu Argentyny. imieniu kongresmana Mike’a Quigley odczyta³a Karolina ¯aczek. Kontroler stanowy Judy Baar Topinka Papie¿ Franciszek jest pierwszym od prawie 1300 lat papie¿em spoza Po raz pierwszy w czasie uroczystoœci Dnia Pu³askiego mia³a okazjê wyst¹piæ Europy, pierwszym jezuit¹ i pierwszym Argentyñczykiem wybranym przez nowo mianowana konsul generalna RP w Chicago, Paulina Kapuœciñska, która konklawe. podkreœli³a, ¿e genera³ Pu³aski by³ dla wielu wielk¹ inspiracj¹, przyk³adem We wtorek, 19 marca odby³a siê na Placu œw. Piotra w Rzymie msza œw. prawoœci i determinacji. inauguruj¹ca pontyfikat Franciszka. Na uroczyst¹ inauguracjê przyjecha³o W czasie uroczystoœci tradycyjnie ju¿, wrêczone zosta³o piêæ stypendiów w ponad 130 delegacji dyplomatycznych z ca³ego œwiata. Nowy Ojciec Œwiêty wysokoœci $1000 ka¿de, studentom, którzy wziêli udzia³ w konkursie na pracê otrzyma³ insygnia w³adzy papieskiej: paliusz i tradycyjny Pierœcieñ Rybaka. pisemn¹. Stypendia otrzymali: Anette Elliot, Emil Leon Klosowiak, Aleksandra Kurzydlowski, Paul Odrobina i Elizabeth Zborek. Czeki wrêczyli laureatom Ojcu Œwiêtemu Franciszkowi ¿yczymy wielu ³ask Bo¿ych, wiceprezes Jewel-Osco Nick Bertran i dyrektor public relations Miguel Alba. mocy Ducha Œwiêtego, opieki Matki Bo¿ej oraz zdrowia Wiceprezeska banku PNC Linda Morris i prezes regionalny PNC Jeseph Konsul generalna w Chicago Gregoire przekazali Muzeum Polskiemu w Ameryce donacjê w wysokoœci i si³ w kontynuacji dzie³a swoich poprzedników i wype³nianiu misji Paulina Kapuœciñska $5000. przeznaczonej przez Opatrznoœæ. W uroczystoœci udzia³ wziêli weterani ró¿nych formacji wojskowych WP, którzy w imieniu Ko³a nr 31 Stowarzyszenia Polskich Kombatantów, przekazali do Gratulujemy najlepszym sprzedawcom muzeum sztandar Ko³a z proœb¹, aby by³ on dowodem wieloletniej walki o wolnoœæ Polski i lekcj¹ historii dla przysz³ych pokoleñ. W imieniu weteranów przemówi³a ubezpieczeñ i programów Annuity. prezeska Skrzyd³a Chicago, Maria Chudziñska, która w imieniu weteranów ¯yczymy wielu kolejnych sukcesów! przekaza³a muzeum donacjê w wysokoœci $500. Wiêcej na str. 5 Benedykcjê odmówi³ ks. Tomasz Ludwicki, z Misji œw. Trójcy w Chicago. Na zakoñczenie oficjalnego programu, z³o¿ono wieniec pod obrazem “Pu³aski pod Savannah”. Prezes KPA i ZNP Po uroczystoœci goœcie zaproszeni zostali na poczêstunek przygotowany przez Frank Spula ATZT ZPR Kasia’s Deli, Inc. i Jewel-Osco. 40 L KA 1 1873 2013 !!

Msza œw. jubileuszowa odprawiona zostanie w sobotê, 5 paŸdziernika 2013 r. w koœciele œw. Stanis³awa Kostki, 1351 W Evergreen Ave, Chicago IL o godz. 16:00. Po mszy œw. odbêdzie siê uroczysty bankiet.

Z³o¿enie wieñca pod obrazem Szczegó³y podane zostan¹ do wiadomoœci w póŸniejszym Weterani z SPK przekazali muzeum sztandar “Pulaski pod Savannah” terminie.