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POLISH AMERICAN news December 2016 / January 2017 Customs That Unite Poles Around the Polish American Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall World 308 Walnut Street Throughout the year, there Featuring Polish History and Culture are many customs, traditions and patriotic events that unite Polonia Open 10 AM to 4 PM around the world. Christmas is one FREE ADMISSION that has been uniting Polish people for over 1,050 years. In 2016, the January through April Polish people marked the 1,050 Monday to Friday Anniversary of Christianity in Poland and the beginning of documented Polish history. Everyone is invited May through December to celebrate the treasured Polish Christmas customs and spread the Polish American Monday to Saturday word to family and friends. For more information, visit: Cultural Center PolishAmericanCenter.org/Polish_Christmas_Customs.htm Gift Shop is Open During 308 Walnut Street Regular Exhibit Hall Hours Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia! That is the way to say “Merry Philadelphia, PA 19106 Christmas” in Polish. Among Poles, wherever they are, the most (215) 922-1700 beloved and beautiful of all traditional festivities is that of Christmas Closed on Holidays Eve. It is then that the Wigilia, or Christmas Eve Dinner is served. It is a solemnly celebrated occasion and arouses deep feelings of kinship among family members. Internet at: PolishAmericanCenter.com For days in advance, Poles prepare the traditional foods and Museum Exhibit Hall Schedule everyone anxiously awaits the moment when the fi rst star, known as Winter & Early Spring the Gwiazdka, appears in the eastern sky, for that is when the feast December 24, 2016 through April 29, 2017 to commemorate the birth of the Christ Child begins. Monday through Friday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. There is always a thin layer of hay under the white tablecloth Reopens on Saturdays beginning with the fi rst weekend of May in memory of the Godchild in the manger. Before sitting down at the table, everyone breaks the traditional wafer, or Oplatek, and After the meal the members of the family sing Polish Christmas exchanges good wishes for health, wealth and happiness in the New Carols called the koledy while the children wait impatiently around Year. This is such a deeply moving moment that often tears of love the Christmas tree or choinka for the gifts to be exchanged. Polish and joy are evoked from the family members who are breaking this Christmas Carols are numerous and beautiful, especially when sung symbolic bread. The Oplatek is a thin, unleavened wafer similar to in Polish parishes at the Christmas Eve Mass. This Mass is called the altar bread in the Roman Catholic Church. It is stamped with the the Pasterka, which means the Shepherds Watch, and there is a fi gures of the Godchild, the blessed Mary, and the holy angels. The popular belief in Poland that while the congregation is praying, peace wafer is known as the bread of love and is often sent by mail to the descends on the snow-clad, sleeping earth and that during that absent members of the family. holy night, the humble companions of men - the domestic animals - The dinner itself differs from other evening meals in that the assume voices. But only the innocent of heart may hear them. number of courses is fi xed at seven, nine or eleven. According to Aside from the beautiful Wigilia, the Polish people have a number myth, in no case must there be an odd number of people at the table, of other traditions that they practice throughout the Christmas otherwise it is said that some of the feasters would not live to see season. Christmas Day itself is spent in rest, prayer, and visits another Christmas. A lighted candle in the windows symbolizes the to various members of the family. In Poland, from Christmas Day hope that the Godchild, in the form of a stranger, may come to share until the twelfth night, boys trudge from village to village with the Wigilia and an extra place is set at the table for the unexpected an illuminated star and a ranting King Herod among them to sing guest. This belief stems from the ancient Polish adage, “A guest in carols. Sometimes, they travel through the towns in expectation the home is God in the home.” of more generous gifts. In some districts, the boys carry on puppet The Wigilia is a meatless meal, no doubt the result of a long-time shows called szopki. These are built like a little house with two Church mandate that a strict fast and abstinence be observed on towers, open in the front where a small crib is set. this day before Christmas. Although the Church laws have been During the Christmas season, the theaters give special revised and permit meat to be eaten on this day, the traditional meal performances. On the feast of the Epiphany, the priest and the remains meatless. Items that would normally be included organist visit the homes, bless them and write over their doors the in a traditional Wigilia menu include mushroom soup, boiled initials of the three wise men - KMB (Kasper, Melchior and Balthazar) potatoes (kartofl e), pickled herring (sledzie), fried fi sh, pierogi, beans - in the belief that this will spare the homes from misfortune. and sauerkraut (groch i kapusta), a dried fruit compote, babka, platek, assorted pastries, nuts and candies. The Christmas season closes on February 2, known as Candlemas Day. On that day, people carry candles to church and have them continued next column --> blessed for use in their homes during storms, sickness and death. 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215-423-0432 Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia Edward R. Czepulkowski, FD i staff & employees oraz Szczesliwego Nowego Roku Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! The Parish Family of Polish Eagle Sports Club St. Adalbert Church 3157 E. Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA Fr. Jan Palkowski 215-423-0800 Pastor December 2016 / January 2017, Polish American News - Page 3 Mass to Mark the 1,050th Anniversary Polish Christmas Open House of Christianity in Poland at Museum On Sunday, October 23, 2016, the people of St. Joseph’s Church, On Saturday, December 10th, the Polish 10th and Liberty Streets in Camden, New Jersey, welcomed members American Cultural Center Museum at 308 of Polish American Congress and TriState Polonia who attended a Walnut Street in historic Philadelphia will special Mass to mark the 1,050th Anniversary of Christianity in sponsor its annual Christmas Open House. Poland. Everyone is invited. Admission is FREE. The schedule for the Christmas Open House is as follows: 11:00 A.M. to 11:45 A.M. - Snacks and refreshments will be served in the 4th fl oor meeting rooms of the Cultural Center. 12:15 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. - Children’s Magic Show in the Exhibit Hall on the fi rst fl oor. 1:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. - Sw. Mikolaj will visit the Museum and have a treat for every child. 1:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. - The children will sing Koledy. Admission is FREE to everyone and Sw. Mikolaj will be available to take pictures with the children, so bring your camera. Refreshments will be served from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. For more information about the Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 10th, call the Museum - Monday through Friday between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. - Call 215-922-1700. During the Polish Christmas Open House the Museum Gift Shop will be open from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. The 10 A.M. Mass celebrated by the Pastor, Fr. Krzysztof Wtorek, began with a welcome procession around the church which included organizations from St. Joseph Church, Knights of Columbus, Historic Polish Reenactors, and the Polish American String Band. St. Joseph’s Church Choir sang for the Mass and following the events Christmas Greetings from in church a reception was held in St. Joseph’s Hall. Thanks to all Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq. who attended the Mass and reception which marked another date in Krzyzanowski Foundation Polish American history.

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Pulaski Day Parade Committee, Grand Marshal, David Chominski, and guests at the Pulaski Dinner Dance, Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the Associated Polish Home Ballroom, in Northeast Philadelphia, PA. PAC Compliments the Parade Committee The Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District, extends special thanks to the entire Pulaski Day Parade Committee for an outstanding parade and events surrounding this year’s 83rd annual Pulaski Observance in Philadelphia, PA. Special thanks to the presidents and leaders of participating organizations, pastors and clergy from the Polish parishes, and individuals who worked on the various committees. The parade supplement distributed during the parade outlined the many organizations and individuals who helped make this year’s events another success. Thank you also to the individuals who donated funds or offered salutes during the television broadcast on WPVI -TV 6 ABC. Thanks To All! Dziekujemy Bardzo! Thanks From Our Marshals!

From left to right: Pulaski Day Parade Contact, Theresa Romanowski, Grand Marshal, David Chominski, Military Guest, Brigadier General (Ret) Walter B. Chahanovich and Michael Blichasz, Parade Broadcast Host, at the Pulaski Dinner Dance, Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the Associated Polish Home Ballroom, in Northeast Philadelphia, PA. Thanks to the Pulaski Day Parade Participants The Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District, compliments the representatives of the parade divisions for their time and efforts in preparing this year’s Pulaski Day Parade. Although this event requires a tremendous investment of time and money to be successful, it provides a beautiful display of Polish Heritage to the Grand Marshal Military Marshal community at large. David Chominski Brigadier General (retired) Walter B. Chahanovich Thanks to the parade divisions which included: U.S.Veterans The 2016 Pulaski Day Parade Grand Marshal and Military Marshal Polish Army Veterans thank the members of the Polish American Congress, Eastern Frankford High School Color Guard Pennsylvania District, the Pulaski Day Parade Committee and Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District Polonia for their hospitality during this year’s parade observances. Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Philadelphia The Dinner Dance, Mass at St. Stanislaus Church, Pulaski Day Polonia in Delaware Parade and surrounding events were filled with Polish pride and Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union Polish Scouts “Harcerstwo” Port Richmond & Bridesburg togetherness. We sincerely appreciate your participation and remind Historic St. Stanislaus Church, South Philadelphia you that you can see the 2016 Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia Second Street Polish Society from the YouTube link on the front page of: Polish American Heritage Association of Delaware County Polish National Alliance PolishAmericanCenter.com St. Adalbert Parish, Port Richmond Section Polonia of South Jersey Pulaski Day began at Historic St. Stanislaus Church Knights of Columbus Polish Arts Club of Trenton, New Jersey On Sunday, October 2, 2016, the Pulaski Day Parade Observance Polonia of Camden County began with the 9:30 A.M. Mass at St. Stanislaus Church, 3rd and St. Joseph’s Parish, Camden, NJ Fitzwater Streets in South Philadelphia, celebrated by its Pastor, Polish National Alliance Group 3106, Cumberland County Polish American Heritage Association of Montgomery County, PA Fr. James Oliver. The Mass, in conjunction with the Second Street Polish American Heritage Association of Berks County Polish Society, celebrated Pulaski Day in Philadelphia, honored St. Polish American Heritage Association of Fishtown Section of Philadelphia Stanislaus, the patron of Poland, and remembered Blessed Fr. Jerzy St. John Cantius Parish, Bridesburg/Frankford Section Polish Beneficial Association Popieluszko, who celebrated Masses at St. Stanislaus during his Polish Police Association of Philadelphia visits to Philadelphia. The Mass also marked the 1,050 Anniversary Polish Eagle Sports Club of Christianity in Poland, which began in 966 A.D. The Marcella National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA Associated Polish Home, Northeast Philadelphia Kochanska Sembrich Chorus of Philadelphia, under the direction of Polish Intercollegiate Club, P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers David Zagorski, sang for the Mass. Guests of the Pulaski Parade Janosik Polish Folk Dancers Committee attended the Mass and the reception that took place in Polish American Heritage Associations Tri-State Polonia St. Josaphat Group of Manayunk and Roxborough Areas St. Stanislaus Hall. Thanks to all who gathered for the Pulaski Day Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Observance with prayers and singing. After the reception everyone St. Valentine Polish National Catholic Church went to the Parkway where the parade stepped off at Kosciuszko Foundation, Philadelphia Chapter 12:30 P.M. Polish Student Club Representatives Each of these parishes and organizations makes this annual parade possible in center city Philadelphia, in cooperation with the Polish American Congress Pulaski Day Parade Committee. Compliments to their representatives, pastors, and presidents for their outstanding participation in the 2016 Pulaski Day Parade.

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Pulaski Day Parade Sunday, October 2, 2016

Parade hosts:

TV 6 ABC Reporter, Alicia Vitarelli, and Polish American Radio Program & American Workers Radio Host, Michael Blichasz.

Polish Scouts “Harcerstwo” Port Richmond sing the Polish and American national anthems along with Frankford High School Junior ROTC Unit Color Guard.

Philadelphia Mounted Police leading the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadlephia, PA.

Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson along with Frankford High School Junior ROTC Unit Color Guard.

Pulaski Day Observance banner carried by St. Adalbert Polish Language School members, followed by General Pulaski, portrayed by Richard Piascik.

General Pulaski, portrayed by Richard Piascik.

Polish Army Veterans Association, District 10 Banner, along with the Polish Army Veterans, Post #12 and Commander Zbigniew Wrzos.

Polish Legion Post #12 in the Pulaski Day Parade.

Polish American Congress banner carried by St. Adalbert Polish Language School members.

Niech Boża Dziecina błogosławi, darzy wszelką łaską i radością życia. Niech nowo narodzony Chrystus napełnia nas swoim pokojem, a Nowy Rok, niech obﬁ tuje nadzieją, byśmy byli znakiem miłości wobec Świata.

Ojcowie i Bracia Paulini z Amerykańskiej Częstochowy Polish American Cultural Center Museum banner carried by St. Adalbert Polish Language School members. December 2016 / January 2017, Polish American News - Page 6 Polish American Congress Looks Back at the 83rd Annual Pulaski Day Parade

Polish Scouts “Harcerstwo” Port Richmond.

Members of the Pennsbury High School Marching Band under the direction of Band Director Frank Mazzeo.

Members of the Polonia in Delaware. Polish Scouts “Harcerstwo” Port Richmond perform during the parade.

Historic St. Stanislaus Church, South Philadephia.

Polish American Heritage Association of Delaware County, St. Hedwig, Chester, PA Group and PNA Lodge 650 representatives.

Representatives of Second Street Polish Society of South Philadephia, PA. Krakowiaki Dancers during the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA.

Members of the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union, Trenton, New Jersey. Ojczyzna Polish Dancers from Baltimore, MD under the direction of Dennis Klima. National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa “America’s Czestochowa” Pauline Fathers and Brothers

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Thanks to Polish Dance Groups The performances by the Polish Dance Groups and Youth Groups certainly made the Pulaski Day Parade an exciting event. The Polish American Congress compliments: P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers St. Adalbert Polish Language School Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School Janosik Polish Folk Dancers Sloneczniki Children’s Folk Dance Group Polish Scouts “Harcerstwo” - Bridesburg & Port Richmond Ojczyzna Polish Dancers, Baltimore Maryland Compliments also to Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Chorus #321, Polish National Alliance Gr #3106, Cumberland County, NJ, Polonia Choir, Krakowiaki Dancers, St. John Cantius Polish Language School, Poziomki (from the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Representatives of the Polish Arts Club of Trenton, New Jersey. Doylestown, PA), Ogniwo Polish Language School, Trenton, NJ, and Polish School at St. Hedwig Parish, Trenton, NJ. Compliments as well to the bands: Polish American String Band, New Sound Brass Band, and Pennsbury High School Marching Band for a great performance. These groups were well received by the viewers and helped make the parade outstanding.

Representatives of the Ogniwo Polish Language School from Trenton, New Jersey.

Polish American String Band in the St. Adalbert Division under the direction of Captain Nick Magenta.

Polish School at St. Hedwig Parish, from Trenton, New Jersey.

St. Adalbert Polish Language School performing during the Pulaski Day Parade.

Rev. Krzysztof Wtorek and representatives of St. Joseph Church, Camden, New Jersey. Port Richmond Business Alliance.

Polonia of South Jersey Banner along with the Knights of Columbus. St. Joseph Church, Camden, NJ. Float “Preserving Our Polish Heritage”. December 2016 / January 2017, Polish American News - Page 8 Polish American Congress Looks Back at the 83rd Annual Pulaski Day Parade

Polish American Heritage Association of Montgomery County, PA, ﬂ oat, “Celebrating Polish Traditional Dances”. Representatives of Polish National Alliance, Lodge 3106, Cumberland County and Knights of Columbus.

Polish American Heritage Association of Reading, PA.

Representatives of Polish National Alliance, Lodge 3106, Cumberland County, and Polonia Choir sing during the parade alongside their ﬂ oat in the background “Marking the 408th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers in Jamestown, VA”.

St. John Cantius Parish, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, PA Group with Fr. Joseph Zingaro, Pastor, and Fr. Konstanty Pruszynski.

Sloneczniki Children’s Folk Dance Group perform during the parade. Representaives of St. John Cantius Polish Language School, Bridesburg Thanks to Major Co-Sponsors section of Philadelphia. In addition to the fi nancial support the Pulaski Parade received from the parishes and organizations involved with the Parade, the Polish American Congress would also like to THANK those who offered Television Sponsorships, Television Salutes, or printing of Parade Supplements. They include: American Workers Radio Benefi cial Bank Michael Blichasz & Family Leon A. Mankowski, Esq. PECO Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District Polish American Cultural Center Museum Polish Scouts “Harcerstwo” Bridesburg fl oat, “Celebrating the 1,050th Polish American Radio Program Anniversary of Poland’s Christianity” with fl ags honoring the memory of “The Polish American Social Services Forgotten Soldiers” killed by the Communists, in the background. Polish National Alliance Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Polish Slavic & Federal Credit Union Polonia Bank Pulaski Club, Erie, PA Slabinski-Sucharski Funeral Homes Support American Workers Syrena Auto Body Tomaszewski Funeral Home In Memory of Dorothy L. Walunas Joseph Walunas Polish Benefi cial Association Division followed by Christine Kaszupski, Vice Washington Savings Bank President, Polish Benefi cial Association. December 2016 / January 2017, Polish American News - Page 9 Polish American Congress Looks Back at the 83rd Annual Pulaski Day Parade

Polish American Heritage Association of Fishtown, Historic St. Laurentius Church. Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School Dance Group.

Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School Dance Group performs during the parade.

Representatives of Polish Police Association of Philadelphia, PA.

Frances E. Wyszynski Scholarship Recipient Linda Malinowski.

Our Lady of Czestochowa Society of Marriage Encounter group and the ﬂ ags honoring the memory of “The Forgotten Soldiers”, during the parade.

Supporters of the Buy American Made Campaign Members of the Polish Eagles Sports Club. Asks all to promote our 2017 theme: “Support American Workers and the Made in America Label”

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Polish Eagles Sport Club ﬂ oat celebrating a “Polish Harvest Festival.”

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Representatives of the Associated Polish Home Division, Northeast Philadelphia, PA.

Representatives of Klub Gazety Polskiej, honoring the memory of “The Forgotten Soldiers” murdered by communists in the years 1944-1963.

Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School children perform during the parade.

Polish Intercollegiate Club (P.K.M.) Polish Folk Dancers of Philadelphia, PA perform the Krakowiak.

Representatives of Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy.

Janosik Polish Folk Dance Group perform dances from the Slask region.

Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Chorus #321 perform during the 2016 Pulaski Day Parade under the direction of David Zagorski.

Polish American Heritage Association of Manayunk / Roxborough.

Representatives of Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia, PA.

Polish American Heritage Association of Manayunk / Roxborough ﬂ oat “Dedicated to our Police and Firemen”.

Polka Deli 2719 E. Allegheny Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19134 Meats & deli products - fi sh, pierogi & baked goods Telephone: (215) 634-3750 Representatives of the Association of Polish Families. December 2016 / January 2017, Polish American News - Page 11 Boothwyn man recognized for preserving Polish culture and heritage Delaware County is a community of rich diversity and culture and, at the November 16th Council meeting, County Council recognized the contributions of the Polish American community, particularly Boothwyn resident David Chominski, 2016 Grand Marshal of the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia. “Many people know that I am proud of my Irish roots, but not many know that I am one-quarter Polish,” said Councilman John McBlain who joined Chominski in this year’s parade. Since the fi rst Polish settlers arrived in America on October 1, 1608, Polish Americans have been a vibrant part of America’s history, culture and communities. In fact, the histories of the United States and Poland are Polish Roman Catholic Union of America. intertwined as adopting the fi rst and second democratic constitutions in the world. In May there was a ceremony at the historic Chester Courthouse when Delaware County residents commemorated the Polish Constitution. In 2016, Polish-Americans celebrate the 237th anniversary of the death of General Casimir Pulaski, father of the American Cavalry. “In Delaware County, we are proud to have a very active and proud member of the Polish American community, David Chominski,” McBlain said. David currently serves as the president of the Polish American Heritage Association of Delaware County, St. Hedwig’s Society, the Delaware County representative to the Polish American Congress and a member of the Polish National Alliance. This year, he also served as the Grand Marshal of the Pulaski Day Parade held on Oct. 2 in Philadelphia. When he’s not promoting the Polish tradition and culture, he works in the Durable Medical Equipment business. A native of Rev. Andrew Bilinski and members of St. Valentine Polish National Catholic Chester, he now lives in Boothwyn. Church. “Not only does he believe in preserving the rich traditions of his heritage for future generations, he also feels it is important to remind people what happened in Poland in 1939. He has visited Auschwitz- Birkenau, the largest of the Nazi extermination camps,” McBlain noted. “In Delaware County, we are fortunate to have people like David who help today’s generation learn about the past. He is also a civic leader who gives much time to many causes.”

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Delaware County Council recognized David Chominski of Boothwyn for his role in promoting the Polish culture in the Philadelphia region and for serving as the 2016 Grand Marshal of the Pulaski Day Parade. Shown at the meeting are, front from left, Polish American Heritage Association (PAHA) members Hanna Sewruk, Stanley Zoltak of the St. Hedwig’s Catholic Club, David Representatives of the Kosciuszko Foundation, Philadelphia Chapter. Chominski, Councilman John McBlain, Helen Chominski, Judy Kuchinski and Jan Szymcyk and, back row, Council members Mike Culp, Chairman Mario Civera Jr., Vice Chair Colleen Morrone and Dave White.

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For more information call March 31, 2017. PASS at (215) 923-1900. For those who are not familiar with the program, there is no age restriction to apply. The household income must be within the Medications and Prescription Plans following guidelines: PACE PLUS is the name being used for the Number in Household Approximate Monthly Income Annual Income PACE/PACENET programs, (the Pharmaceutical 1 $1,485.00 $17,820 Assistance Contract for the Elderly) that help 2 $2,002.50 $24,030 3 $2,520.00 $30,240 pay for prescription drugs. The new name 4 $3,037.50 $36,450 refl ects how this program works with Medicare 5 $3,555.00 $42,660 Part D. It can provide better coverage for those 6. $4,072.50 $48,870 who have both PACE/NET and Medicare D. This program has two qualifying income categories For more information on fi ling requirements or to get an for determining eligibility. Seniors, age 65 or application, call PASS at (215) 923-1900. older with incomes as follows: for PACE, a single person $14,500; a couple $17,700. For City of Philadelphia Property Tax FREEZE PACENET, a single person between $14,500 and $23,500 or a couple between $17,700 and $31,500. For more info If you are a senior citizen living in the City of Philadelphia and and to get an application call PASS at (215) 923-1900. interested in applying for the Property Tax Freeze, call United Social The Pennsylvania Patient Assistance Services. To qualify for the City of Philadelphia Property Tax Freeze Program, you or your spouse must be 65 years of age or older, or if Program Clearinghouse you are a widow or widower over 50 years of age and your spouse This program works with Pharma (Pharmaceutical Manufacturers) was over 65 years of age, call our offi ce for the income guidelines to get prescription drugs for those unable to pay. For more and an application. information, call 1-800-955-0989. Call PASS’s United Social Services Outreach Program, Monday through Friday, between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. at area code Attention Employers! (215) 923-1900 and a staff worker will assist you with the People seeking employment often contact PASS. The staff will application. be pleased to alert job seekers of Job Openings that have been reported. Pulaski Day Parade Report from If your place of employment is about to or has posted an Richard Piascik employment opportunity, kindly let PASS know. Call Monday through Friday, between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. (215) 923-1900, I have had the privilege of portraying General Casimir or send the job information to: Pulaski in the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia for the Attn: Employment Information past 15 years. Prior to that, I participated in the Parade Polish American Social Services as a member of PKM, and performed with the dance 308 Walnut Street group for many years. I’m married to Miss PKM 1993, Philadelphia, PA 19106 a lovely lady named Elizabeth, who also continues to participate in the parade each year. Kindly include qualifi cations needed, starting salary and where to go for an application and interview. Over the years, I have learned much about the history of General Pulaski and his love of freedom and independence, both in his native Job Training Program Information Poland and in the United States. I take great pleasure in telling the story of General Pulaski to school children at the Polish American If you are considering a job training program that can help you Cultural Center and most recently at the Associated Polish Home. attain or retain long-term employment, contact PASS for more This year, I had the pleasure of nominating Brigadier General information. The outreach program is especially important to Chahanovich as the Military Marshal of the 2016 Pulaski Day individuals who are unemployed due to company closings or Parade. General Chahanovich served in West Germany during the relocations. PASS will share information about Pennsylvania height of the cold war and served in Iraq along side of Polish NATO area Job Training Programs to help you become more employable forces. He is very proud of his Polish heritage. General Chahanovich in a changing job market. Call PASS’s Employment Outreach attended the Pulaski Dinner Dance where he delivered an Representative for more information at (215) 923-1900. inspirational speech. He was impressed with the pride and culture of Polonia in the Tri-State area. Fittingly, he donated his own insignia of rank, the one star of a Brigadier General, to the Polish American Z Calego Serca Cultural Center to be included as part of Brigadier General Pulaski‘s From Our Heart uniform. It is truly an honor to see all the hard work of the volunteers and St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church organizations that made the 2016 Pulaski Day Parade a resounding success! 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“PASS” works closely with the Serving the Polish American Philadelphia Corporation for Community Since 1982 Aging to provide information and assistance to the elderly. For Fr. Krzysztof Wtorek, Pastor information regarding services available in Philadelphia and Telephone: 856-963-1285 Southeastern Pennsylvania, call PCA’s helpline number at Fax: 856-963-2466 (215) 765-9040 or PASS (215) 923-1900. Visit our website and live stream at: www.PCACares.org StJosephsCamdenNJ.org December 2016 / January 2017, Polish American News - Page 13

To all our Members and Friends Tomaszewski Funeral Home Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year Association of Families Copernicus Society of America The Order of St. Paul The First Hermit Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Polish American Congress Eastern Pennsylvania District Edward C. Tomaszewski, Inc. Funeral Home Polish American Cultural Center Museum 2728-30 East Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134-5999 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (215) 739-6624 Polish American Heritage Association of Berks County Polish American Heritage Association of Delaware County Extending Our Most Sincere Wishes to All for a St. Hedwig Society, Chester, PA Joyous and Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! Polish American Heritage Association of Warm Wishes from the Tomaszewski Family Manayunk & Roxborough Polish American Heritage Association of Montgomery County, PA Donation to the Polish American Radio Program Polish American Cultural Center Polish Beneﬁ cial Association Museum Exhibit Hall Polish Falcons of America in Memory of Polish Museum of America, Chicago, Illinois Mary Romanowski Polish National Alliance of U.S. of N.A. January 15, 1915 - November 25, 2006 Polish National Alliance Lodge #650 10 Year Anniversary Polish Police Association of Philadelphia Offered by Daughter Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Theresa Romanowski Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, District 3 Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union Polish American Travel Service Polish Women’s Alliance of America Travel Reservations Pulaski Club, Erie, PA Translation Services St. Adalbert Parish, Philadelphia, PA PEKAO • Parcels to Poland St. Adalbert Polish Language School 2714 E. Allegheny Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19134 St. John Cantius Parish, Philadelphia, PA (215) 634-3396 St. John the Baptist Parish, Philadelphia, PA St. Joseph Parish Camden, NJ In Memory of St. Valentine PNCC, Philadelphia, PA Second Street Polish Society Dorothy L. Walunas

From the Desk of From Joseph S. Walunas Mary Ann Zerkowski, President Berks County Polish American Board of Education Polish Museum of America [email protected] America’s First Ethnic Museum Swiety Mikolaj will greet children from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. in the Polish American 984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642 Cultural Center in the GoggleWorks Center for 773-384-3352, ext. 104 • PolishMuseumOfAmerica.org the Arts, 201 Washington Street, Reading, PA, on Founded in 1935, the Polish Museum of America is one of the Sunday afternoon, December 11, 2016. Santa will distribute holiday country’s ﬁ rst and largest ethnic museums. Polish and goodie bags to all children visiting Santa at the cultural center. Note: Polish American history is promoted through music, artworks, He will be seated in the Ceremonial Chair that was saved for the and historical and cultural displays. heritage association after the closing of the building that housed the Polish Falcons Alliance, Nest 964. PAHABC will sponsor the 12th Annual Christmas Eve “Wigilia” In recognition of donations to the beginning at 4:15 P.M. on Sunday, December 18th at the Stirling Guest Hotel, 1120 Centre Avenue in Reading. The evening Polish American Cultural Center will feature a social hour with hor d’oeuvres and open bar, sharing of the Christmas Wafer (oplatek), dinner and singing of Koledy. The Museum Exhibit Hall cost is $50 per member and $60 for non-members. The student in Memory of cost is $30 for member child and $35 for non- member child. Reservations can be made with Henry Pruski, 439 North 5th Street, Kathryn M. Magerr Reading, PA 19601 or call Henry at 610.372.1279 after 7:00 P.M. Leonard Metkowski The members of the Polish American Heritage Association of Berks Felicia Rzeznik County have elected Sandy Hummel, Vice President, and Mary Ann Becker, Treasurer, for 2017. They will be installed at a party Walter Zachariasiewicz to welcome the New Year on Sunday afternoon, January 15, 2017, beginning at 1:30 P.M. at Giannotti’s Country Manor, 3118 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, PA. For more information and reservations call or Krakus Meat Market email Sandy at 610.582.8717, [email protected]. A Complete Polish Super Market Polish American Heritage Association Home Made Kielbasa - Imported Items from Poland Manayunk, Roxborough & Surrounding Areas Group 3150 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA Telephone: (215) 426-4336 • Internet: KrakusMarket.com In cooperation with Polish American Cultural Center 308 Walnut Street - Philadelphia, PA - PolishAmericanCenter.com For information about our upcoming meeting, contact: Caterine Calderon Helen Cyzio (215) 482-3040 Bee Flowers 2637 E. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Phone: (267) 519-2453 • Fax: (267) 519-2475 View and Download a copy of the Polsh American News at: [email protected] • www.bee-flowers.com PolishAmericanNews.com Flowers for all occasions Delivery National & International December 2016 / January 2017, Polish American News - Page 14 Polish American Cultural Center Exhibit Hall Sponsors Business Directory Auto Body Shop Insurance Organizations Syrena Auto Body Shop The Selzer Company Copernicus Society of America 6201 Oxford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA Insurance - Business & Personal 1 Reiffs Mill Road (215) 535-6606 975 Easton Road, Suite 100 Ambler, PA 19002 • 215-646-4420 691 Bethlehem Pike • Montgomeryville, PA Warrington, PA 18976 215-491-1660 Ext. 107 (215) 361-1900 Polish American Congress See ad in this newsletter. Eastern Pennsylvania District 308 Walnut Street Legal Services Philadelphia, PA 19106 • 215-739-3408 Engineering Services Leon A. Mankowski, Esq. Polish American Heritage Association Tantala Associates, LLC 2624 E. Allegheny Avenue of Delaware County Philadelphia, PA 19134 6200 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135 St. Hedwig’s Society, Chester, PA 215-289-4600 • www.tantala.com 215-739-8521 • Fax: 215-739-8082 Albert M. Tantala, Sr., P.E. Email: [email protected] Peter J. Tantala, P.E. Polish National Alliance, Lodge #650 Albert M. Tantala, Jr., AIA 2201 N. Bent Lane Michael W. Tantala, P.E. Life Insurance Aston, PA 19014 • 484-995-0597

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From the Desk of Michael Blichasz, Host Saturday Variety Program at 11 A.M. American Workers Radio, Wednesdays at 11 A.M. 860 AM Radio • Philadelphia, PA AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com

Future Generations are Depending on Us! For decades the American people have been distracted from the real issues that face America and its future. As the candidates for all levels of public offi ce debate issues, it would be benefi cial for them to direct more of their attention to the main issue facing America, JOBS, so that more opportunities will be provided for people to support themselves. It is good to see Americans speaking up for more JOB opportunities and not more government handouts to compensate for the lack of jobs that build self-suffi ciency. Americans are making it known that they want elected leaders that understand the issues facing America and have plans ready to sit down with private sector businesses who have the ability to restore jobs and America’s future. This is the fi rst time in decades that the American people are More Jobs for Americans! calling upon candidates to demonstrate that they fully understand Because of the participation of tens-of-millions of supporters of the reasons businesses left America and what the individual The Buy American Made Campaign, we have been able to focus candidates are proposing to change the loss of jobs outsourced America’s consumers on the need for more industrial and service around the world to avoid taxes, regulations and the cost jobs in the United States of America. Together we have become a of doing business in America. Americans want to know that voice for change as we promote the need to restore no less than the people they elect have the ability to urge PRIVATE SECTOR 50% of EVERY item sold in American being made in America BUSINESSES to restore jobs in the U.S.A. and not only talk, but again. have realistic plans to make the changes America needs. With all of the new products It would be especially good for all being invented and those presently candidates to take a very close look at each on the market there are endless of the categories listed on the U.S. Debt opportunities to manufacture Clock. These categories are a report card of America’s economy products made in the U.S.A. and today and a forecast of future trends. If the candidates review the expand our network of jobs and job U.S. Debt Clock and address the real concerns of the American skills. Through our efforts we see people without distractions, we will all benefi t. The U.S Debt Clock that it is really up to America’s consumers to create a demand for is posted on the front page of: AmericanWorkersRadio.com. items with made in the U.S.A. label. Thanks for your participation and for spreading the word to The global market is here to stay, but, by directing more of our your family and friends. purchasing power to items produced by American based suppliers, we continue to work toward the 50/50 balance between domestic 29 Million Need Us! and imported products in America’s stores. As we work toward changing the way business is done in America, Since many companies stated that they moved production more than 29 Million businesses registered in America welcome overseas for cheaper labor and greater profi ts for their investors, I your business and concern for American workers. These businesses think it’s time for us to shop around and support the businesses represent sole proprietors, small and medium size businesses as well that did not abandon America so they are able to increase their as larger businesses employing hundreds or thousands of people. product lines and get more Americans working again. The 29 million private sector businesses presently provide over 128 million Americans with full and part time jobs. An additional Positive Results Because of OUR Supporters! 23 million people are employed by government services. The combined total of private sector and government jobs is only The responses to the Buy American Made Campaign continue 151 million people employed in America. These statistics are to grow and refl ect a POSITIVE change in the way Americans provided by the United States Department of Labor. However, with are thinking and reacting to our campaign to restore jobs and a population of over 324 million people, America should have America’s economy. more than 188 million full and part time jobs available for its As we continue in our efforts, people which mean the defi cit of job opportunities for Americans I ask that you remember that is much higher than most people realize. America’s WORKERS and America’s In recent years, supporters of America’s CONSUMERS are the same people. the Buy American Made Campaign Therefore by supporting one another, Consumers are have expanded their efforts to all Americans benefi t in the long-run. NEVER Powerless! urge America’s consumers to use Therefore, before you make any purchase, look at the labels to their purchasing power to support see if your purchase will benefi t American workers. American made products of every type which are growing in numbers The goal of all our efforts is to have business investors and in America’s stores. Helping businesses expand their product American workers benefi t together. Businesses need to make a profi t lines in the United States would create several million new job to remain in business and workers need employment opportunities opportunities replacing the foreign made products sold in America’s to support themselves. By directing our purchasing power to stores. After watching tens of thousands of businesses relocate their products made in America we support the private sector manufacturing overseas, everyone is asked to focus on products businesses still operating in the U.S.A. and workers presently made in the U.S.A., so we can help America rebuild and get millions employed. From the reports I hear, there are a growing number of of Americans back to work. businesses working hard to expand their product lines in the U.S.A. If just 5 million of America’s businesses were able to employ They need your support to expand and restore jobs in the United an additional 5 people to meet the demands for American made States of America, so look for American made label FIRST. products, there would be 25 million new job opportunities Thanks for your participation and for spreading the word about created right here in the U.S.A. When you look at the amount the efforts of the Buy American Made Campaign. of foreign made products now sold in the U.S.A. helping American based businesses expand their product line is not only a possibility, but necessary. Thanks for your participation and for spreading the word to your family and friends. Create and Save American Jobs online at: MadeInAmericaStore.com Help Promote For Store Locations National Small Business Weekend and Hours, Call us at: The First Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Every Month Visit NationalSmallBusinessWeekend.com 1-800-284-0384 December 2016 / January 2017, Polish American News - Page 16

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Saturday, December 10 - Polish Christmas Open House, Polish Sunday, January 15 - Snowball Dance, Sacred Heart Parish Center, American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street, historic 2596 Cornwall Road (Cornwall Rd & 419), Cornwall, PA. Music by Philadelphia, 11 A.M . to 2:00 P.M. 11 A.M. snacks & refreshments, Shoreliners Band, 2 to 6 P.M. Info call Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704. 12:15 P.M. magic show, 1 P.M. visit by Sw. Mikolaj and singing of Friday, January 20 - Polka Dance, Evergreen Country Club, 415 koledy. Everyone is invited. Free Admission. Info call Hartz Road, Fleetwood, PA, 6 to 11 P.M. Music by Flying Dutchman 215-922-1700. Band. Info call 610-944-7501. Sunday, December 11 - Polish American Heritage Association Friday, February 3 - Polka Dance, Evergreen Country Club, 415 of Manayunk-Roxborough Traditional Polish Wigilia Dinner, St. Hartz Road, Fleetwood, PA, 6 to 11 P.M. Music by Flying Dutchman Josaphat Church Hall, 124 Cotton Street, Manayunk, 3 P.M., doors Band. Info call 610-944-7501. open 2 P.M. Info call Helen Cyzio 215-482-3040. For December Calendar of Events at the National Shrine of Our Lady Sunday, December 11 - Christmas Celebration, Associated Polish of Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestowm, PA, visit their web page at: Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia. Concert, www.czestochowa.us, or call 215-345-0600. featuring the Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Chorus & the Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School Children, 2:30 P.M., followed by a traditional Polish Wigilia Dinner, 4 P.M. Music by DJ Narodowski. Everyone is invited to attend the Info/reservations call 215-627-1391. Annual Tribute Ceremony Honoring Sunday, December 11 - “Ch ristmas Party” Polka Dance, Sacred American Revolutionary War Hero Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music by and Freedom Fighter for Poland Golden Tones Band, 3 to 7 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe Yaklowich General Thaddeus Kosciuszko 717-566-5704. Marking the 271st Anniversary Friday, December 16 - Polka Dance, Evergreen Country Club, of his Birth and the 415 Hartz Road, Fleetwood, PA, 6 to 11 P.M. Music by Walt Groller Band. Info call 610-944-7501. 200th Anniversary of his Death Saturday, December 17 - St. Mary’s Polish American Society Saturday, February 4, 2017 - 12 Noon Wigilia Christmas Social, St. Mary’s Church, West Elm & Maple Kosciuszko House Streets, Conshohocken, PA. Mass at 11 A.M. followed by the Polish 3rd & Pine Streets in Historic Philadelphia Wigilia Dinner. Info/reservations call Dorothy Swedkowski, sponsored by the 610-630-0861. Polish American Congress Sunday, December 18 - Polish American Heritage Association Eastern Pennsylvania District of Berks County 12th Annual Polish Christmas Eve “Wigilia”, A Luncheon will follow the Ceremony at the Stirling Guest Hotel, 1120 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA. Doors open Polish American Cultural Center Museum at 4:15 P.M., with cocktails followed by sharing of the oplatek, For additional information or luncheon reservations call the: dinner and koledy. Info call Henry Pruski 610-372-1279 after 7 P.M. Polish American Congress at (215) 739-3408 or call the Sunday, December 18 - Ceremony of Carols, S t. John Cantius Polish American Cultural Center, Monday through Friday Church, Thompson & Orthodox Streets, Bridesburg section of between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. at (215) 922-1700. Philadelphia,7 P.M. Info call Terry Dombkoski 215-535-6667. Friday, December 23 - Polka Dance, Evergreen Country Club, 415 Hartz Road, Fleetwood, PA, 6 to 11 P.M. Music by Happy Polkateers Band. Info call 610-944-7501. Polmart Grocery Inc. Saturday, December 31 - New Year’s Eve Celebration, National Polish Delicatessen Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, 2712 E. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 PA, 8:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M. Music by DJ Grzegorz Tyminski. Hors d’oeuvres, hot dinner buffet, dessert table. Info/reservations call 215-291-9057 Helen 267-994-8078 or the shrine 215-345-0600. Saturday, December 31 - St. Adalbert Polish Language School THANK YOU SUPPORTERS! New Year’s Eve Party, St. Adalbert Church Auditorium, Thompson Kindly support the businesses listed in the Polish American Street, and Allegheny Avenue, Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, News and Thanks to the organizations and individuals that offered 9 P.M. to 3 A.M. Music by Bez Szefa Band and DJ Bart. Appetizers, Christmas and New Year Greetings to all. Their ﬁ nancial support and dinner, desserts, champagne. BYOB. Info/reservations call participation is appreciated and help make the Polish American News Danuta 267-251-3776 or Maria 610-368-1604. possible! Let them know you saw them listed in the Polish American News. Saturday, December 31 - St. John Cantius Polish Language School New Year’s Eve Party, St. John Cantius Parish Hall, 4415 Almond Street, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, 9 P.M. Music by Congratulations Pulaski Parade DJ Andrzej Band, dinner and much more. Tickets may be purchased at the Polish Bookstore (Ksiegarnia Polska), 2617 E. Allegheny Drawing Winners Avenue, Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, 215-426-2767. First Prize $500 Joseph Figurski Everyone is invited. Second Prize $200 Moore Kids Friday, January 6 - Polka Dance, Evergreen Country Club, 415 Third Prize $100 Helen Tertel Hartz Road, Fleetwood, PA, 6 to 11 P.M. Music by Flying Dutchman Fourth Prize $50 C. Cupchak Band. Info call 610-944-7501. Sunday, January 8 - Annual Wafer Luncheon, St. Joseph Church, Upper Parish Hall, 1010 Liberty Street, Camden, NJ, 11:30 A.M., The Polish American Congress followed by dance music by the Music Box Band. Info/Reservations Eastern Pennsylvania District invites you to support the call Pat 856-310-1783. Polish American News and our community-wide efforts Sunday, January 8 - Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School Christmas Program, “Jaselka “, Shrine of Our Lady of Kindly check one of the following and return with your remittance: Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA, prior the 12:30 P.M. 2017 Mass. Info call the shrine 215-345-0600. ___ Supportive Membership ___ Polish American News Supporter Sunday, January 8 - Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy Lecture in the Individual $35.00 ____ Family $45.00 ____ Polish Language, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 3 P.M. Speaker: Dr. Mariusz Wasik, Profesor. As a supporter I understand I will receive a one-year subscription to the Topic: “Diagnosis and therapy of tumors in the era of explosion of Polish American News, published 6 times per year. genomic research”. Info call 215-624-9954. All are invited to attend. Name ______Free. Sunday, January 15 - Polish American Heritage Association of Address ______Berks County Installation Dinner, Giannotti’s Country Manor, City ______State ______Zip ______3118 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, PA, 1:30 P.M. Info call Sandy Lubas Hummel 610-582-8717. Email ______

Sunday, January 15 - St. Adalbert Polish Language School Make check payable and mail to: Annual Christmas Program, “Jaselka”, St. Adalbert Auditorium, Polish American Congress Thompson Street and Allegheny Avenue, Port Richmond section of 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, 12 Noon. Free. Info call Danuta Eichler Philadelphia, PA 19106 267-251-3776. For more information call the PAC at (215) 739-3408.