Naród Polski Bi-Lingual Publication of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America a Fraternal Benefit Society Safeguarding Your Future with Life Insurance & Annuities
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Naród Polski Bi-lingual Publication of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America A Fraternal Benefit Society Safeguarding Your Future with Life Insurance & Annuities June 2015 - Czerwiec 2015 No. 6 - Vol. CXXIX www.PRCUA.org Zapraszamy PRCUA PRESIDENT PRCUA CELEBRATES MAY 3rd do czytania JOSEPH A. DROBOT, JR. POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY stron 15-20 AWARDED Chicago, IL - The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America w j`zyku was proud to participate in the May Third Polish Constitution HALLER SWORDS MEDAL Day Parade that marched down Dearborn Street in Chicago on polskim. Saturday, May 2, 2015. For the 124th time, Polish Americans in Chicago honored the Cleveland, OH – The Polish May 3rd Constitution that was adopted by the Parliament of the Roman Catholic Union of America Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1791. It was the first Father congratulates PRCUA National democratic constitution in Europe and the second in the World is someone President Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. who after the U.S. Constitution. who holds you was awarded the Haller Swords Medal Mike (“Coach K”) Krzyzewski, coach of the Duke University by PAVA Post 152 on May 16, 2015. basketball team and the U.S. national basketball team was this when you cry, The award ceremony took place at the scolds you year’s Grand Marshal of the parade. Cardiologist Dr. Fred Leya, Polish American Cultural Center in and Dr. John Jaworski - well known Polonia activist and when you break Cleveland, OH, during the 80th President of PRCUA Soc. #800 - were Vice Marshals. The motto the rules, Anniversary Celebration of the Polish of the parade was "I Love Poland and You Should Too." shines with pride Army Veterans Association (PAVA) PRCUA was well represented in this year’s parade. Tadeusz Kosciuszko Post 152, Inc. when you succeed, President Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. led the PRCUA delegation along Other recipients of the Haller Swords with his wife, Judith and Anna Grabowski from the PRCUA has faith in you Medal that evening were: Frank Czerwony, U.S. General Office, who held the sign with the assigned number. even when you fail, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D9), Raymond Pianka, PRCUA IT Director Kevin Ryba and Sales Director Robert Fattore someone Taras Zacharyj, and Ted Zameskie. carried a big PRCUA banner. Representing the Main Office you look up to A number of other medals were also awarded during were: PRCUA Vice President Micheline Jaminski with her the celebration: Rev. Jerzy Kusy, Rev. Eric Orzech, no matter how husband Richard, Secretary-Treasurer James Robaczewski, Eugeniusz Bak, and Eugenia Stolarczyk received the Director of Marketing Agnes Bastrzyk with her husband Daniel tall you grow. Krzyż Czynu Zbrojnego Polonii Amerykańskiej; Rev. Lucjan and their two children Olek and Natalia, PRCUA Controller Stokowski was awarded the I. J. Paderewski Medal; Emily Kurda, Underwriting Manager Georgia Xamplas, Narod HAPPY Krystyna Gol, Jacek Chalasinski, Urszula Kowalik, Jozef Polski Executive Editor Lidia Kowalewicz, (Continued on pg. 6) FATHER’S DAY! Kubicki, Daniel Lecznar, Jozef A. Lecznar, David Milcinovic, Maria Pilipczuk, Stanisław Rejnis, and Czeslaw Stachowicz were presented with the PAVA 75th Anniversary Medal. Many of the recipients are also PRCUA members. Commander of PAVA Post 152, Joseph A. Lecznar, was the Master of Ceremonies. The American and Polish National Anthems were sung by Caryl M. Lecznar. Rev. Lucjan Stokowski offered the Invocation, and the Closing Hymn was sung by Mike Jankowski. Medals were presented to the Honorees by Commander Joseph A. Lecznar, Czesław Stachowiak and Mieczysław Garncarek. The Haller Swords medal was originally awarded to Marching in front of the PRCUA banner PRCUA National President World War I soldiers from Joseph A. Drobot, Jr., First Lady Judith Drobot and Anna Grabowski PERIODICAL POSTAGE America and Canada, who PAID AT CHICAGO, IL joined the Polish Army in France and fought under the command of General Jozef Haller. Later the PAVA (SWAP - Stowarzyszenie Weteranów Armii Polskiej) conferred this decoration upon civilians who work closely with PAVA and Polonia. Congratulations and best Main tribunal (l-r) Parade Grand Marshall Mike Krzyzewski, wishes to all the honorees. Alderman Ariel Reboyras, Bishop Jan Watroba from Rzeszów, Bishop Andrew Wypych, and Vice Marshal John Jaworski "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT CHICAGO, IL Page 2 Naród Polski June, 2015 CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND/OR REQUEST FOR CalendarCalendar ofof NAROD POLSKI NEWSPAPER PRCUAPRCUA EventsEvents q ADDRESS CHANGE q REQUEST NEWSPAPER q CANCELLATION NAME _____________________________________________ ______________________________________JUNE STREET ___________________________________________ 7 ORLAND PARK, IL – ANNUAL SACRED HEART MASS on Sun., June 7 at 2:00 p.m. at Our CITY ______________________________________________ Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park, IL. Buffet luncheon following Mass at Hackney’s of Palos Park, 123rd and LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL. Donation: $25. Please RSVP by 6/2/15: to Dir. K. Lech, ST ________________ ZIP ____________________________ 12551 Palos West Drive, Palos Park, IL 60464 or call 708-361-5029. OLD ADDRESS: 9 JOHNSTOWN, PA – ST. CASIMIR'S SOC. #531 MEETING on Tues., June 9 at 7:30 p.m. 306 Power St. Send premiums to: Ed Kaplaniak, 521 Southmont, Johnstown, PA 15905. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ 13 MILWAUKEE, WI – POLISHFEST on Sat., June 13 at Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Summerfest Grounds, Milwaukee, WI. Performances by PRCUA Dance Groups: SWCPD and Polanie at 3:00 p.m.; Wesoly To access the newspaper online, go to: Lud at 3:30 p.m.; PFDAA Gala Concert at 6:00-7:30 p.m. www.PRCUA.org/narodpolski Click on "Start your digital Narod Polski subscription." 17 TROY, MI – CIRCUIT XI MEETING on Wed., June 17 at Noon at the American Polish Cultural If you'd like to get a print-copy, email Center, 2875 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI. Contact: Bernardine Wozniak at 586-731-3692. [email protected] or mail the form above to: 17 LANSING, MI – SOC. #2342 POTLUCK AND MEETING on Wed., June 17 (every third PRCUA Wednesday of each month), Potluck at 5:30 p.m, meeting at 6:00 at the Federated Polish Home, 1030 W. Mt. 984 N Milwaukee Ave., Hope, Lansing, MI. Meeting of the Board of Directors at 7:00 p.m. Contact: V. Ulrich at 517-484-3311. Chicago, IL 60642-4101 21 WYANDOTTE, MI – SOC. #162 MEETING on Sun., June 21 at 1:00 p.m. at PRCUA #162 Hall, Attn: Pam Tuytens 1430 Oak St, Wyandotte, MI. Dues: Linda Alexander, 1059 Mollno St. Wyandotte, MI 48192. Contact: Stan Pasko at 313-815-5230. 28 GLENWOOD, IL – 1st ANNUAL PRCUA FAMILY PICNIC AND OUTDOOR MASS on Sun., June 28, 2015 at PACF Grove, 18600 E. Glenwood-Thornton Rd., Glenwood, IL from Noon to 6:00 p.m. Hosted by PRCUA Districts 7, 8 and 9. For more information please call PRCUA Fraternal Department at 773- 782-2601. 30 WARREN, MI – POPE JOHN PAUL II SOC. #1593 MEETING on Tues., June 30 at 7:00 p.m, St. Anne's Jr. High Building, 36000 Mound Rd., Warren, MI. Contact: J. Ozog 586-751-8168. No meeting in July. ______________________JULY 10-12 TROY, MI – POLISH FESTIVAL - Fri.-Sun., July 10-12 at American Polish Cultural Ctr., 15 Mile and Dequindre, Troy, MI. Performances by PRCUA Halka, Zakopane and Zajaczek Dance Ensembles. Come out and show your support. 14 JOHNSTOWN, PA – ST. CASIMIR'S SOC. #531 MEETING on Tues., July 14 at 7:30 p.m., 306 Power St. Send premiums to: Ed Kaplaniak, 521 Southmont, Johnstown, PA 15905. 15 LANSING, MI – SOC. #2342 POTLUCK AND MEETING on Wed., July 15 (every third Wednesday of each month), Potluck at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Federated Polish Home, 1030 W. Mt. Hope, Lansing, MI. Meeting of the Board of Directors at 7:00 p.m. Contact: V. Ulrich at 517-484-3311. Members of the Illinois-Indiana Women’s Division 25 HAMMOND, IN – NATIONAL PRCUA GOLF TOURNAMENT hosted by Society #413- of the PRCUA will be honored at a Brunch PRCUA Our Lady Queen of Poland on Sat., July 25 at Lost Marsh Golf Course in Hammond, IN - (Details on on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, page 11.) at the Oakbrook Drury Lane Theatre, www.whitesox.com/phn and will receive a Complimentary Ticket for this Brunch. Come out to a White Sox game and celebrate your Polish heritage on Wednesday, July 8th. Cost for Adults: $30.00 This specially-priced ticket offer is Cost for Children: extended to all friends and families of the $15.00 (6-12); $10.00 (3-5) Polish Community. Tickets start as low as $17 and for every ticket purchased, you will also receive a pass to participate in a pre-game parade around For additional information & reservations call: the field!* (773) 782-2601. Orders will NOT be redeemed at the U.S. Cellular Field ticket windows or the White Sox administrative offices. For the first 750 tickets sold, a Polish Heritage Night baseball hat will be included with each ticket you purchase! All hats will be available for pick up the night of the game at the 100 level sales booth, located on the main concourse behind home plate. Hats are limited to the first 750 tickets purchased and hat voucher is required for pick up. *Parade passes limited to first All articles for the July issue 1,800 tickets purchased. Parade starts at 6:15 pm at Gate 1. of Naród Polski, must be submitted PRCUA Wesoły Lud will perform at the entrance and on the field before the game.