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ESTABLISHED.1911 www.polamjournal.com CULTURE-IN-ExILE LEGEND JOURNAL NINA POLAN PASSES DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE PAGE.27 Wesołego Alleluja! Happy ! NEwSMARK Biden Travels to Time-Honored Handiwork in Show DZWINEL MARIAN PHOTO: TARGET SHOOTER INCITES INVESTIGATION. There of Support was foul play in Sochi, says Polish biathlete Krystyna Pal- ka, who says her brand new rifl e had been “tampered with.” Russian Aggression in The Polish team had been on track for a medal and Palka did indeed win the fi rst leg of the biathlon relay. Palka’s Ukraine Puts West on Alert shooting had always been her strongest suit, but she missed WARSAW (Polskie Ra- all fi ve targets plus two out of three of the penalty targets, dio) — U.S. vice-president shutting off all hope of a medal win for the Polish team. Joe Biden has said that fur- Palka remains adamant in saying that someone tam- ther sanctions will be im- pered with her rifl e sights. posed by the United States The Polish biathlete represented Poland at the 2006 and and European Union after 2010 Winter Olympics and won the silver medal at the President Putin signs a treaty 2013 World championships. to bring Crimea into the Rus- The Polish Biathlon Association is proceeding with an sian Federation. investigation in a dedicated attempt to ferret out the truth “We stand shoulder to in the Sochi matter. shoulder with Poland and the international community in JUST THE TICKET. 53-year-old Jerry Kajfasz went to the condemning the assault on Depew, N.Y. One Stop, his normal day-off haunt, where the sovereignty and territo- he bought some cigars and his favorite scratch-off New rial integrity of Ukraine,” Joe York Lottery tickets. The clerk mistakenly started to hand Biden said after talks with Kajfasz a $20 Win for Life Spectacular ticket. Kajfasz cor- Prime Minister Donald Tusk rected the clerk, got the tickets he wanted and left the store. in Warsaw and promised fur- That mistake set up a series of events that led Kajfasz to KRESY EASTER ICONS. Women in the once-Polish city of Wilno — today Vilnius, the cap- win a guaranteed minimum of $10 million total, or $10,000 ther action against Russia tial of Lithuania — prepare wałeczi, palms braided together from natural and dyed dried a week for life. following asset freezes and fl owers. This art form has been practiced for centuries. Just one of several styles, Easter The father of four, from the Buffalo suburb of Lancast- travel bans imposed by the palms are now often braided from wicker and juniper, sometimes decorated with diff erent er, said he kept winning on the scratch-off tickets. United States and EU. kinds of paper fl owers. See page 17 for stories about Easter customs in Poland’s former “I won like seven in a row. I just got lucky, until I hit Biden met with members Eastern territories. the big one,” he said. See “Russian ...” page 2 With about $25 in hand and feeling lucky, Kajfasz Karol Wojtyła – Poland’s Greatest Son asked the clerk for the ticket he almost took by accident. Longest-Serving He scratched off the ticket, fi nding the winning numbers. “I just sat there and couldn’t believe it,” he said. Blessed John Paul II Congressman “Shocked. I probably looked over the ticket half a dozen Dingell to Retire times.” Ascends the Altar on April 27 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kajfasz already has retired from his printing job, plans by Robert Strybel fast-track sainthood. It has been far more typi- Michigan Democratic Rep. to take care of his family, including keeping a promise to WARSAW — A survey conducted in Po- cal for candidates to wait for many decades or John Dingell, who was fi rst take his mother to visit family in her native Poland. land shortly after the death of John Paul even centuries before achieving canonization. elected to II showed that a majority of Poles regarded Congress BRIGHT STUDENT. 15-year-old Ann Makosinski of Vic- Karol Wojtyła as the greatest Poles that ever CONTINUITY, DYNAMISM, INTELLEC- in 1955 to toria, British Columbia, designed what she calls a “hollow lived. He was therefore ranked ahead of Co- TUAL BRILLIANCE. It is no wonder that fi ll a seat fl ashlight,” which transforms the heat from your hand into pernicus, Madam Curie, Kościuszko, promi- Pope Francis decided to co-canonize John his father a source of energy, thus eliminating the need for batteries. nent kings such as Casimir the Great, Jagiełło Paul II on April 27th with John XXIII. It was had held, In order for the fl ashlight to be powered by body energy, and Sobieski and internationally his Italian predecessor who launched says he Makosinski used Peltier tiles — a device that produces en- acclaimed composer Fryderyk the Second Vatican Council which will not ergy when one side is heated and another side is cooled. Chopin and Poland’s national helped modernize various facets seek re- Once charged, the light can last for about 20 minutes. bards Mickiewicz, Słowacki, of Catholic worship, and Cardi- election Makosinski won fi rst place in the 15-16 age category and Norwid. But unlike any nal Karol Wojtyła was among later this year. in the Google Science Fair fi nals, one of three winners of of the above-mentioned, its leading contributors. The He will leave offi ce hav- fi fteen semi-fi nalists from 120 countries. many Poles considered two churchmen were also both ing served in Congress longer “I’m really interested in harvesting surplus energy, en- him to be a saint already known for their people-friendly than anyone else in history. ergy that surrounds us but we never really use,” said Ma- during his lifetime. And approach and never lost their Last June, Dingell passed the kosinski. not only Poles. Banners common touch despite all the previous record holder, the and chants of “Santo subi- Vatican pomp, pageantry and late Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W. MARGINAL STUDY. Experts studying the handwriting of to” were already seen and celebrity treatment surrounding Va. Copernicus are attempting to discern if the notes written heard at his funeral in them. John Paul II also shared Dingell, who turns 88 in in the margins of a book from the Seminary of Warmia St. Peter’s Square in and developed the pro-ecumenical July, told the Detroit News Metropolis “Hosianum” in Olsztyn, Poland were written 2004. And it was line of another predecessor, Paul that “I’m not going to be car- by the famed Polish scientist, who once owned the book. mainly young VI, and he took the name of ried out feet fi rst ... I don’t The notes were discovered by researching scholars, Pro- Italians call- his short-lived immedi- want people to say I stayed fessor Teresa Borawska of Torun’s Nicolaus Copernicus ing for his im- ate predecessor, John too long.” University and Professsor Zoia Jaroszewicz-Piereslawcew mediate can- Paul I. Dingell is best known of the University of Warmia and Mazury. onization. But, continuity for his tireless championing The two professors together with library director Fr. Thanks to notwithstanding, of the Detroit auto industry, v Thomas Garwolinski, are studying the handwritten notes his successor, KAROL JÓZEF WOJTYŁA 18 MAY 1920 – 2 APRIL 2005 the Polish-born which sometimes brought and say that the tedious work of comparing the writing German-born Pope Benedict XVI, those de- Pontiff created a powerful new presence at him to odds with environ- with extant handwritten notes known to be those of Coper- mands have been met. Pope John Paul II was the Vatican. The handsome 58-year-old pope mentalists. nicus will be ongoing for several months. beatifi ed in May 2011 and is due to be canon- added a new dynamic dimension to the pa- He also played a major Born in 1473, Mikołaj Kopernik, Copernicus was a Re- ized on April 27, 2014. The present Supreme pacy, radiating infectious Christian joy which role in civil rights legisla- naissance astronomer and mathematician who formulated Pontiff Pope Francis has added his signature others were eager to become part of. The loss tion, including the 1964 Civil the heliocentric model of the universe which proposed that to the saint-making procedure. By the stan- of all his loved ones by age 21, war-time pov- Rights Act, and health care the sun was stationary in the center of the universe and that dards of the Roman Catholic Church, whose erty and Nazi bombardment, as well as life in legislation, including the cre- the earth revolved around it. mills grind slowly but surely, that is indeed See “Blessed John Paul II,” page 13 ation of Medicare in 1965. 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2014

ALMANAC Stay with Us Russian Aggression Puts West on Alert Follow us on Blessed John Paul II’s Last Easter Message continued from cover Facebook or visit us of the Polish government and the on the internet at: Editor’s note: In honor of the upcoming canoniza- manity on its journey through history! Estonian president in the Polish polamjournal.com tion of Blessed John Paul II, we wish to share with our Living Word of the Father, give hope and trust to all readers his final Easter blessing, delivered from the who are searching for the true meaning of their lives. capital following a referendum in April Q Kwiecieñ Vatican, March 27, 2005. Bread of eternal life, nourish those who hunger for Crimea which voted 97 percent for truth, freedom, justice and peace. leaving Ukraine and joining Russia. “The true Christian can nurture Mane nobiscum, Stay with us, Living Word of The United States, EU, and in- a trustful optimism, because he Domine! the Father, and teach us words terim Ukrainian government have is certain of not walking alone. In Stay with us, Lord! and deeds of peace: peace for declared the vote illegal. sending us Jesus, the eternal Son (cf. Lk 24:29) our world consecrated by your “The annexation of Crimea is made man, God has drawn near to unacceptable to Poland and the in- each of us. In Christ he has become blood and drenched in the blood our travelling companion.” With these words, the dis- of so many innocent victims: ternational community,” said Polish —Pope John Paul II ciples on the road to Emmaus peace for the countries of the Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The invited the mysterious Wayfarer Middle East and Africa, where change in geo-political borders “in- 1 April Fool’s Day to stay with them, as the sun was so much blood continues to be creases risks to central and eastern 1967. Death of three-time world setting on that first day of the shed; peace for all of human- Europe,” he said. wrestling champ Zbyszko Cy- week when the incredible had ity, still threatened by fratricidal The “unprecedented annexation ganiewicz. occurred. wars. and Russia’s campaign in Ukraine is 2 2005. Death of Saint John Paul According to his prom- Stay with us, Bread of eter- not just a problem for Ukraine but II, born Karol Wojtyla in Wado- ise, Christ had risen; but they nal life, broken and distributed for the whole world,” Tusk said. wice, Poland, 84. He is consid- Meanwhile, President Vladimir ered the most influential person did not yet know this. Neverthe- to those at table: give also to us of the 20th century, credited less, the words spoken by the the strength to show generous Putin signed a treaty making Crimea with bringing an end to Com- Wayfarer along the road made solidarity towards the multi- part of Russia, March 18, but said munism. their hearts burn within them. tudes who are even today suf- he did not plan to seize any other re- 4 1804. Birth of Vincent S. Dzie- So they said to him: “Stay with fering and dying from poverty gions of Ukraine. wanowski, Wisconsin pioneer us.” and hunger, decimated by fatal Putin told the Russian parliament credited with establishing the Seated around the sup- epidemics or devastated by im- that the ousting of pro- city of Pulaski. per table, they recognized mense natural disasters. president Viktor Yanukovich in Feb- 7 1909. Death of international ac- him in the “breaking of bread” By the power of your Resur- ruary was by people that included tress Helena (Modrzejewska) — and suddenly he vanished. rection, may they too become “neo-Nazis, Russophobes and anti- Modjeska, in Newport, Califor- Semites.” nia. (b. 1840) There remained in front of sharers in new life. 11 2010. A plane carrying a contin- them the broken bread, There echoed in their hearts the We, the men and women of the third millennium, “Western partners, led by the gent of Polish leaders, includ- gentle sound of his words. we too need you, Risen Lord! Stay with us now, and United States, prefer not to be guid- ing President Lech Kaczynski, Dear brothers and sisters, the Word and the Bread of until the end of time. Grant that the material progress of ed by international law in their prac- crashes out Smolensk, Russia, the Eucharist, the mystery and the gift of Easter, remain peoples may never obscure the spiritual values which tical policies, but by the rule of the on route memorial services down the centuries as a constant memorial of the Pas- are the soul of their civilization. gun,” Putin told members of Rus- marking the 70th anniversary of sion, Death and Resurrection of Christ! Sustain us, we pray, on our journey. In you do we be- sian parliament. “They have come the Katyn Massacre. Kaczynski On this Easter Day, together with all Christians lieve, in you do we hope, for you alone have the words to believe in their exceptionalism and 95 others are all killed in throughout the world, we too repeat those words: Je- of eternal life (cf. Jn 6:68). and their sense of being the chosen the crash. sus, crucified and risen, stay with us! Mane nobiscum, Domine! Alleluia! ones. That they can decide the des- 13 tiny of the world, that it is only them Niedziela Palmowa. This Stay with us, faithful friend and sure support for hu- — Libreria Editrice Vaticana feastday, commemorating Jesus’ who can be right.” triumphal ride into Jerusalem, The Russian foreign ministry marks the start of Mary Lanham Named Polish American Journal Book Review Editor said US and EU sanctions imposed (Wielki Tydzień) and palms are on Russia March 17 were counter- blessed at church on the oc- BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Polish include the Polish American Librar- productive. casion. In Poland, the “palms” American Journal announces the ians Association, the New York Li- “Attempts to speak to Russia in are usually pussywillows in- appointment of Mary E. Lanham brary Association and the Western the language of force and threaten tertwined with evergreens and as its new Book Review Editor. New York Library Resources Coun- Russian citizens with sanctions will various rod-type bouquets wo- Lanham was born in the Hudson cil among others. lead nowhere,” a foreign ministry ven from dried herbs and wild- Valley and raised in Western New Lanham is successor to long-time statement said. flowers. York. She is a graduate of the State PAJ Book Review Editor Florence Responding to Russia’s takeover 16 1897. First issue of Straz (The University of New York at Buffalo Waszkelewicz-Clowes, who passed Guard), official publication of of Crimea, former President of Po- with a Bachelor’s in History. As an away this winter. Clowes held that land, Aleksander Kwasniewski of- the Polish National Union of undergraduate, her focus of study position since 1984. America, Scranton, Pa. fered this perspective: was Immigrant and European his- In her spare time Lanham enjoys 17 Holy Thursday “Putin takes Crimea because 18 tory. Lanham also attained a Master reading, writing and painting very many Russians live there. I don’t Wielki Piątek, commemorat- of Library Science degree from the small pictures. understand why Chicago is still part ing the Passion and Crucifixion University at Buffalo with an em- We welcome Mary to our staff! of the United States.” of Christ, is the most somber oc- phasis on research and reference. casion in the Church calendar. While attending the University she 19 was responsible for arranging the May’s Paper Will Be Delivered Late Wielka Sobota is associated archives of the library’s Polish col- accomplishment she was named the Because John Paul II’s canonization takes place April 27, we are delay- by most Poles with the traditon- lection. Am-Pol Eagle “Citizen of the Year ing delivery of the May edition in order to provide coverage of the ceremo- al blessing of Easter food. After In June of 2010, Lanham was ap- - Community Leader” in 2012. In nies in Rome. The paper will be mailed on May 2. the blessing, it is customary to pointed librarian of the Adam Mick- addition to her work in libraries, Readers and advertisers who wish to place congratulatory patron adver- stop and say a prayer at the tab- Lanham has also edited the book, leau of Christ’s Tomb. New fire iewicz Library & Dramatic Circle tising can submit copy by April 17. and fresh Holy Water are also with the task of reorganizing and Adorned in Light: The Stained Glass blessed on this day. cataloging the collection. In the fall of Corpus Christi Church, Buffalo, 20 Easter Sunday of 2011 she formally reopened the N.Y. and numerous newspaper and PAJ Offices Closed for Easter Holiday He is Risen! Alleluja! library which had previously been journal articles. Our offices will be closed from Holy Thursday, April 17, until Wednes- 21 DYNGUS DAY closed for 17 years. Because of this Her professional memberships day. April 23 so staff may enjoy the holiday with family and friends. 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Start- But Radoslaw Sikorski believes This enables them to work and pay ing in the middle of the last decade, withdrawing the benefits would full taxes in Britain, but also means both of those countries’ economies starting having problems: the UK ˜ mean Poles working in the UK they are entitled to the same level of Wyśpiewujemy radosne would effectively be subsidizing child and other welfare benefits as as part of the worldwide recession, ˜ “Alleluja” i wychwalamy British children. British workers. Ireland as a result of the defanging Greetings and “If Britain gets our taxpayers, Child benefit in the UK is up to of the Celtic Tiger. Do you still stand Happy Easter to All! Pana za wielkie dzieła, shouldn’t it also pay their benefits? four times higher than the equiva- by your original view? które dla nas zdziałał. Why should Polish taxpayers sub- benefits in Poland. Their economic crises were not PEARL & RICHARD sidize British taxpayers’ children?” caused by immigrants. 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GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados SURNAME CORNER / Robert Strybel Why You Need to For the Birds! A large group of Polish last KRUK...... raven where they live and whether a coat Write Your Family History names were derived from the names KUKUŁKA...... cuckoo of arms goes with it, please airmail a We all have family stories that bers, the summaries were slowly ex- of common household objects, ŁABĘDŹ...... swan $19 personal or bank check or mon- give insights into the lives our an- panded to create my family history. tools, crops, livestock and wildlife. RUDZIK...... robin ey order (adding $10 for each ad- cestors. Some are entertaining, oth- If you are interested in telling Quite a few came from the names of PRZEPIÓRKA...... quail ditional surname you wish to have ers are celebrations of our cultural your family stories, please try to different birds, including: SIKORA...... coal tit researched) to: Robert Strybel / ul. heritage and others are more his- overcome your fears of writing and SKOWRON...... skylark Kaniowska 24 / 01-529 Warsaw, BOCIAN...... stork SOWA...... owl Poland. torical in nature. They all should be try to commit your family story to CZAPLA...... heron saved for future generations. the written word. Using summaries SZCZYGIEŁ...... goldfinch CZYŻYK...... green finch, siskin WRONA...... crow You will also get a useful genea- You may find it hard to believe as a starting point is a simple meth- GĄSIOR...... gander logical contact chart which can help that your family history is important od for organizing your information WRÓBEL ...... sparrow GOŁĄB...... pigeon ZIĘBA ...... finch you track down your family records to save. You should consider all of that can stand alone and then later JASKÓŁKA ...... swallow in Poland and possibly even turn up our immigrant ancestors contributed be combined into larger documents KACZOR...... drake To learn all about your Polish last long-lost relations. Please contact to America’s history and their sto- that become your family history. KAWKA...... jackdaw name, what it means, how it came [email protected] for more ries should be saved for our grand- Include oral history, family pic- KOGUT...... rooster about, how many people use it, information. children. The farmers and the facto- tures and genealogical documents ry workers contributed their efforts and you will create a readable and to the growth of America alongside interesting document that suddenly all of the names listed in the history becomes your family history. books. Our family histories should Don’t be afraid to begin. Concen- give clues of their roles and this will trate on finding one story and then help us understand our roots. another by doing the research. Find- Your collection of family oral ing the small pieces will make the histories, photos and documents are task easier and will be fun. Eventu- incomplete unless someone writes ally the small pieces will begin to fit an explanation of how they are re- together and the overall story that is lated. This creates your unique fam- your family history will appear. ily history and is the core of why v v v someone needs to write them down Stephen M. Szabadosis a promi- for the enjoyment of your children nent genealogist and author of three and grandchildren. You may be re- books, “Finding Grandma’s Euro- luctant to capture these stories be- pean Ancestors,” “Find Your Fam- cause you do not consider yourself ily History,” and “Polish Geneal- a writer. This can seem to be a very ogy.” challenging project for many peo- ple. If you feel you do not have the HELP FOR IMMIGRANTS. The skills to do this, who in your family New York State Office for New can? If you like to do the research, Americans Hotline, a multi-lingual is there someone that can work with information center providing live you to write it? It is important to un- assistance on general questions derstand that someone in your fam- about immigration and naturaliza- ily should capture and save the oral tion, has opened. It provides assis- histories now before the stories are tance in more than 200 languages, further diluted or lost completely. and offers referrals to the State Of- I also find it difficult to write. fice for New Americans (ONA) Op- However, I began creating summa- portunity Centers. It also provides ries for the individuals that I was re- information on all state programs searching and I used these as quick serving refugees and immigrants, reference pages. When I discovered other immigrant-related public and that these short summaries could private programs, and not-for-profit easily be read by other family mem- immigrant service providers.

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Conference and Commemoration RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. at West Point to Honor Kościuszko WEST POINT MILITARY a.m. Mass at the Catholic Chapel of ACADEMY — On May 2-3, the the Most Holy Trinity, the U.S. Mili- Understanding Pope Francis American Association of Friends of tary Academy and public will honor Author and director of faith for- by the communists in 1932. mir’s RC Church where the various Kościuszko at West Point will hold Kościuszko for the 186th time. Af- mation at St. Pius X RC Church in worldwide households (Catholic, the 11th conference and 186th com- ter Mass, attendees can observe the Getzville, N.Y., Michael Ruszala GROUP VOLUNTEER PRO- Muslim, Hindu, Orthodox, Bud- memoration in honor of Tadeusz Cadet Review on The Plain from a has published “Pope Francis, Pastor GRAM. Joe Grosek, who runs the dhist) are celebrated. These cultures Kościuszko. reserved section and then join mem- of Mercy.” He brings to his read- Glenmary Home Missioners Group represent the people who have re- The conference on Friday will be bers of the Academy, the AAFKWP, ers a sense of walking through the Volunteer Program, steers volun- cently moved into the neighborhood held in the Eisenhower Room of the Liga Morska/Sea League, Harcerzy/ struggles and joys of a life journey teers to projects in Grainger County, of the church. Prayer and festivals Thayer Hotel starting at 9:30 a.m. Boy and Girl Scouts, Polish Singers that the pope experienced. From his Tenn., and has had to turn volunteers of the new immigration to Western Alliance of America, life growing up in Argentina, to his away because the projects were New York, along with those of their Polish American Jesuit training and ministry, to his fully staffed. Over the years, some European neighbors are represented. Congress, other Pol- work as pastor of souls and cardi- 20,000 volunteer young people have “I want the immigrants of Buffalo ish American organi- nal for the poor, Ruszala develops worked in different parts of Appala- and generations of their families to zations and the gen- a comprehensive picture of the cur- chia on building projects for poor fi nd something of their own in this eral public in tribute rent pope. The book was published people while at the same time learn- family Chapel, something familiar at the Kościuszko by Wyatt North and is available as ing Appalachian culture, immersing and permanent that makes them feel Monument. The key- an e-book download or softcover themselves in prayer and refl ection, welcome, accepted and honored,” note speaker will be book and can be found on Amazon participating in community build- said pastor Fr. Czeslaw Krysa. Thaddeus Buczko. and Apple’s iTunes. ing, and enjoying an environment of After the ceremo- simple living. For information: con- HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO… ny, participants can CATHOLICS AND ORTHODOx tact [email protected] Priests of the Buffalo RC diocese attend the luncheon COOPERATE. In Białystok, Po- celebrating 55 years of priesthood: and ending at 5:30 p.m. Panelists in the George Washington Room of land, Divine Missionary Fr. Ed- AMBASSADOR OPENS FILM Msgr. Matthew S. Wendzikowski; will include, among others, noted the Thayer Hotel, tour the grounds ward Konkol, SVD established a FESTIVAL. Ambassador of Po- Fr. Seweryn J. Koszyk, SAC; Fr. scholars: M.B. Biskupski, of Cen- of the academy, sit in Kosciuszko’s center where alcohol or drug addict- land Ryszard Schnepf delivered Marcel Sokalski, OFM Conv; 50 tral Connecticut State University; own garden, and/or visit the muse- ed young people can fi nd welcome introductory remarks before the years: Fr. Theodore C. Rog; Fr. James S. Pula of Purdue University um and library. and help to detoxify themselves. screening of the controversial Polish Eugene S. Slomba; 25 years: Fr. in Indiana; and Thaddeus Buczko of v v v He then opened a home where thriller “Aftermath,” a fi lm inspired Michael H. Burzynski; and 50 the Peabody Essex Museum in Mas- For information about access whole families could come to turn by the real-life mass killings in the years in religious life/40 years of sachusetts. to the U. S. Military Academy their lives around. A job center was town of Jedwabne during World priesthood: Fr. Benjamin Fiore, The theme is “Kościuszko, Po- grounds, costs for the conference added, and scholarship money was War II. Other fi lms in the “Spotlight S.J. land’s Constitution of May 3, 1791, and/or meals, please check the found to help 12 children each year on Polish Cinema” series, supported and the Political, Social and Secu- AAFKWP site at www.kosciusz- in his Angels’ Home. Many of his by the Polish embassy to the United STO LAT TO… rity Climate in Europe from 1791 koatwestpoint.org or make contact collaborators and supporters come States are: “Ida” set in Poland in Fr. Leon Biernat as through the Congress of Vienna.” with F. X. Gates at (917) 913-3133, from the Orthodox community in 1962; “Mamele” in Yiddish with he assumes the position of pastor of Participants are invited to contin- (718) 852-6812, [email protected] Białystok (about 30% of the popu- English subtitles; “The Jewish Car- St. Gregory the Great RC Parish in ue discussion at dinner afterwards. or Anthony Bajdek at (603) (718) lation). In Siberia, Divine Word dinal” based on the life of ’s Williamsville, N.Y. A former direc- On Saturday, beginning with 9:45 1351, [email protected]. missionaries who, with the descen- Polish-Jewish Cardinal Jean-Marie tor of vocations for the diocese, Fr., dants of Catholic Polish, Latvian Lustiger; “The Man Who Made Biernat has served in several par- and Byelorussian deportees in Bla- Angels Fly” a documentary about a ishes in the Buffalo Diocese, most Wstał Pan Chrystus, Alleluja! goveshchensk, received word from puppeteer. recently Our Lady of Pompeii in the new Orthodox bishop that the Lancaster, N.Y. ... Bishop-elect Jer- FR. wALTER J. Orthodox Church would return to BIKER ARCHBISHOP IN FUND- zy Zglejszewski, appointed by Pope RAKOCzY the Catholics their church, Transfi g- RAISER. Miami Archbishop Francis to be auxiliary bishop of the uration of Christ, taken from them Thomas G. Wenski joined some RC Diocese of Rockville Center, LI, ST. MARY’S 150 other motorcyclists in the sec- N.Y. Born in Czarny Białystocka in CATHOLIC CHURCH ond annual Archbishop’s Poker Run 1961, Bishop Zglejszewski did his 411 W. 11th St. Szczęśliwej to support Miami Catholic Chari- fi rst seminary studies in Białystok, Michigan City, IN 46360 ties-based programming for drug Poland and, after completing his (219) 874-7231 Wielkanocy and alcohol rehabilitation. The ride studies in the seminary in Hunting- started with Mass at Mary Help of ton, N.Y., he was ordained in 1990. Christians Church and aimed to sup- He is currently co-chancellor of the port St. Luke’s Addiction Recovery diocese and director of the offi ce of Center. worship ... Retired RC Bishop of Buffalo Edward Kmiec on being Chrystus NEw CHAPEL DEDICATED. Bish- honored with the Bishop’s medal in op Richard Malone of Buffalo, N.Y., recognition of his support for Cath- zmartwychwsta³! dedicated a new chapel at St. Casi- olic education. Prawdziwie zmartwychwsta³! MODLITWY PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. 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THE PONDERING POLE / Ed Poniewaz Celebrating a Milestone Lenten Meditation As this is written, the country’s If not a float then how about a second largest celebra- pączki and coffee/hot coco stand? tion is in full swing. I’m watching That would be an excellent choice the parade and observing the young for a cool or brisk March morning people around me, with delight and before or during the festivities espe- envy. I am positive that when I was cially for those not slurping down in that perfect wheelhouse of age beer or bourbon (though you could (25 to 35), strength, and beauty, I offer a coffee and bourbon option did not have near the confidence and for those that prefer the royale). boldness that I witnessed that day. What is your pączki promotion? My wish for the young people is If you have a Fat Tuesday event in that they will appreciate and cherish your city, you need to include the these days of frivolity and mirth but pączki , mon ami, any way you can! at one point understand that along with life’s parades come responsi- Polish or not? Cross off John bility, opportunity, challenges, and Candy, comedian and actor, on the sometimes a string of beads across Polish or not list! (I knew it!) Ac- the forehead. Thank you, dad. cording to Ethnic Celebs, (ethnice- So I am watching these excep- lebs.com/john-candy) he is Polish JOHN CANDY. Late comedian’s Joseph Pawlik and his wife Maria, married for 63 years, are pictured tional young people flit around and and Ukrainian on his mother’s side, mother is Polish and Ukrainian. with grandson Michael McKenna and daughter Josephine Pawlik my thoughts turn to what is excep- though by the look of the maternal Wesołego Alleluja to all! If you McKenna. Joe celebrated his 90th birthday, February 27. He has been tional, who has it, and where do you lineage he most likely is all Polish have a thought about this month’s active in the PNA for over 50 years, the Holy Name of Jesus Church, the get it. We hear about exceptionalism just from places located in Ukraine. topics, a question, or have interest- Holy Name Athletic Club in Stamford, Conn., and many other Polish as it applies to the United States, On the 2014 Academy Awards ing facts to share, contact me at: American organizations. talked about in liberal as well as in “In Memoriam” list was Stefan Ku- Edward Poniewaz, 6432 Marmad- At the annual meeting of the Holy Name Athletic Club, the member- conservative circles. There are com- delski, inventor. From Wikipedia uke Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139; ship honored Joe by singing “sto lat.” panies that have mission statements (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ste- email [email protected]. Don’t that include the word exceptional fan_Kudelski) he was born in War- forget to visit The Pondering Pole pertaining to service or products. saw and is “known for creating the blog, ponderingpole.blogspot.com. STERLING SILVER JEWELRY Exceptionalism for country or Nagra audio (tape) recorders.” Ku- If you send email, reference the Pol- company means going that extra delski won the Oscar for Scientific A ish American Journal or the Ponder- length to satisfy or doing something or Technical award in 1965, 1977, B D E ing Pole in the subject line. in an extra special way. Businesses and 1978. C spend a lot of money on surveys, employee development, and bene- fits to achieve an edge in the market Wesołego F place. The Piast Institute conducts G I surveys of Polonia to gauge how the Alleluja H Polish community is fairing. Can we from the say that there is Polish exceptional- ism? 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I don’t want to be selling Pol- ish as outstanding all of the time,but SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND I hope we are trying to be exception- al every time we are Polish. n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the Pączki, exceptional food. PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material Mark Klose, a well-known and and production costs. IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader popular DJ in St. Louis described pączki as “jelly donuts on steroids.” services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with Yes, that is so true and my addiction stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing to these drug-like Polish pastries is the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- exacerbated during Lent when they ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is pub­lished as a “public are so good and prevalent. Back service” for American Polonia. to the parade, a question that has Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper crossed my mind for many years is unless otherwise directed by the contributor. why we don’t: 1) have a Polish float A sincere “THANK YOU” for their donations to the PAJ PRESS FUND: associating Zapusty with the French Eugene Golomb, Rochester, N.Y.; Irena Krzywinska Lane, Santa Laissez le bon temps rouler (Let the Rosa, Calif.; Dr. John Niziol, Clifton, N.J.; V. Sokolowski, North Bay, good times roll!), while 2) advertis- Ontario, Canada; Richard & Pearl Wilgosz, Hollywood, Fla.; Regina ing pączki (perhaps even handing Wnukowski, Philadelphia; and one Friend of the PAJ. Dziękujemy wam them out rather than the beads) or wszystkim! The PAJ thanks all who donated to the Press Fund. other parts of Polonia. Mail to: PAJ PRESS FUND Polish American Journal P.O. 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HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman PMA’s Pulaski Day Celebration P P CHICAGO - hoto hoto S o k o l o w s k i , ally ridden. Two other pieces from

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(PMA) was filled araniak Deputy Con- This was definitely a concert worth to capacity on sul. Naturally, attending. March 3 to pay no Polish event Joanna Turska is a graduate of tribute to Briga- would be com- the Warsaw Academy of Music and dier General Ca- plete without en- studied in France and the Nether- simir Pulaski, an tertainment. The lands. Locally, she has performed American Revo- Wesoly Lud Pol- with Music of the Baroque, Chicago lutionary War ish Folk Dance Chamber Ensemble, the Chicago Hero and the Fa- Ensemble pre- Chamber Orchestra, Paderewski ther of the Ameri- sented a lively Symphony Orchestra, and many P can Cavalry. This Polish citizens were survivors found hoto living in Siberia.

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Day celebration At the White Eagle Banquets rszula took on a different in Niles, Illinois, over 120 guests tone among mem- commemorated this tragic event. As G Mayor Emamuel, Joanna Jaros, Beata Staszewski, Lt. orkowski bers of the Polish Gov. Simon, Senator Durbin Eugene Chmielowski, President of American com- the Association of Siberian Deport- munity. Illinois ees, mentioned after 74 years most and Chicago political leaders spoke survivors have passed away, but is out on the crisis in the Ukraine, the hopeful that a 75th commemoration visa waiver issue for Polish visitors, will take place in 2015. and immigration reform. Speakers PALA attendees related their comments to Casimir POLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS program of folk dancing. others. She has performed exten- Pulaski and his commitment to in- CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARIES. sively throughout Europe and has dependence and freedom. Congratulations to Chicago area PALA HELD 4TH ANNUAL appeared as soloist with the Fes- Among the guests attending Polish language schools for their MEEETING. The Polish American tival Estival in Paris, the Warsaw were Lieutenant Governor Shei- excellence and sustainability. This Librarians Association (PALA) Autumn Festival, and the National la Simon, U.S. Senator Richard past month, the Fryderyk Chopin held its 4th Annual Meeting and Ca- Philharmonic Orchestra in Warsaw. “Dick” Durbin, U.S. Congress- Language School celebrated its reer Development Day, on February Ms. Turska is a flute teacher and an man Mike Quigley, Illinois Comp- 35th anniversary. Victor Barczyk, 23, 2014. This year, PALA held it adjunct faculty member at the Col- troller Judy Baar Topinka, Judge a member of Anders’ Army, and his meeting in small-group settings at lege of Lake County. Aurelia Pucinski, Chicago Mayor Andrzej Lubowski wife, Sophia, a participant of the Loyola University Chicago’s Lake Jarosław Malanowicz is a gradu- Rahm Emmanuel, Cook County Warsaw Uprising, the co-founders Shore Campus. This also gave ate of the Chopin Academy of Mu- Treasurer Maria Pappas, Dorothy BREZEZINSKI’S BIOGRAPHER of the Chopin School, were on hand PALA an opportunity to showcase sic and the winner of numerous in- Brown, Clerk of Circuit Court of VISITS CHICAGO. Andrzej to celebrate this milestone. Mr. Loyola’s Polish Studies Program, ternational organ competitions. He Cook County, and Ariel Reboy- Lubowski, noted Polish economist, Barczyk viewed Polish language, along with the Information Com- performs and records internation- ras, alderman of Chicago’s 30th journalist, and author of Zbigniew history, and culture as an essential mons and the Cudahy Library with ally, especially with the National Ward. Additional guests included Brzeziński’s biography “Zbig. The element of the Polish American emphasis on its Polish Collection. Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Brigadier General Jarosław Stro- Man who cracked the Kremlin,” heritage. Today, the Chopin Schools Keith Michael Fiels, Executive Concerto Avenna, the National Phil- zyk, Defense, Military, Naval, and and “The Year 2040: Is the West in Palatine and Buffalo Grove have Director of the American Library harmonic Orchestra, and Sinfonia Air Attaché of the Republic of Po- Destined to Lose?” visited Chi- approximately 1500 students and 83 Association and one of the county’s Varsovia. land, and Robert Rusiecki, Depu- cago at the invitation of Paulina teachers. They are fully accredited top library leaders, was the keynote This performance was co-spon- ty Counsel General of the Repub- Kapuścińska, Consul General of the by the State of Illinois, thanks to speaker and addressed the attendees sored by this church and the Musi- lic of Poland in Chicago. Republic of Poland. He spoke at a the efforts of Mr. Barczyk. Attend- on the topic of “A Spectacular Ca- cians Club of Women (MCW). Es- Masters of ceremonies for this press conference at the Polish Con- ing the celebration were Eva Koch, reer and How to Have One!” Other tablished in 1875, the MCW is an event were Joseph A. Drobot, Jr., sulate, on February 20. The modera- President of the Polish American presenters were Bozenna Nowicka all-volunteer organization dedicated Chair of the PMA, and Maria Cies- tor was Daniel Bociąga, journalist- Teachers Association, Teresa Ab- McLees, Director of Interdisciplin- to promoting both emerging and es- la, the PMA’s President. The Most reporter from Polish Radio 1030AM ick, Vice-President of the Polish ary Polish Studies, and Ron Stoch, tablished women musicians. It hosts Rev. Andrew Wypych, Auxiliary and Polvision. National Alliance, and Konrad Zie- President of PALA, who spoke on an annual scholarship competition, Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chi- Lubowski discussed his book linski, Vice Consul of the Republic “Getting to Know PALA.” awards prizes totaling $80,000, and cago, gave the invocation and the on Zbigniew Brzeziński, United of Poland. Mr. and Mrs. Barczyk are offers free concerts at the Chicago benediction. States National Security Advisor proud that their six children attend- LUNCH TIME CONCERT. Almost Cultural Center and Fourth Presby- Senator Durbin made mention of under President Jimmy Carter, as ed and grandchildren now attend 100 music-lovers had a great op- terian Church. the fact that Pulaski is one of only well as the role of the United Sta- Polish language schools. portunity to hear Joanna Turska, seven individuals, who received tes in fighting communism. During Another school celebration took flutist, and Jarosław Malanowicz, SAVE THE DATE. The Polish Mu- honorary United States citizen- the meeting, guests from the Polo- place on Chicago’s Southside. The world renowned organist, perform a seum of America (PMA) will hold ship. He, along with Deputy Con- nia community had an opportunity Maria Konopnicka Polish Lan- noon-time concert on Friday, March its 34th Annual Summer Ball on sul General Rusiecki, spoke of the to ask questions of Mr. Lubowski. guage School celebrated its 40th 7, at the Fourth Presbyterian Church Friday, June 7, 2014 at the Galleria importance of Poland’s accession That same evening, he attended a year of teaching Polish American on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Part Marchetti, 825 W. Erie Street, Chi- into NATO. Judy Baar Topinka “Business After Hours” event ho- students the language, history, and of the program consisted of Sonata cago. This year, the Museum will be mentioned that Ukraine now needs sted by the Polish American Cham- culture of their ancestral home. This in E Minor by František Benda and presenting its Polish Spirit Award a Pulaski. She openly stated that ber of Commerce. school originally started in the class- Witraze by Marian Sawa, an ultra- to Mrs. Joann Ozog, former first one cannot believe the so-called The day before the press confe- rooms of Five Holy Martyrs School, contemporary organ solo, which, lady of the Polish Roman Catholic good intentions of Putin. “You can- rence, Lubowski met with Ameri- thanks to the efforts of the late Bish- at times, had the church rafters vi- Union and a very active life member not believe a scorpion,” she said. can history students of Professor op Alfred Abramowicz. At its peak, brating. The beautifully soothing of the PMA. This black-tie event is As Mayor Rahm Emmanuel stated Marek Suszko at Loyola University this school had nearly 900 students. Morceau de Concours by Gabriel the Museum’s major annual fund- regarding the visa waiver issue, Chicago. He discussed the impact Today, it has almost 400 students Fauré and Alain Beney’s Petits raiser. The cost of this event is $200 “You do not treat a first-class friend of 1980s events in Poland as they from grades kindergarten through Concerts Recreatifs were welcome per person. For further information, like a second class citizen,” as the affected Europe and the world, as the senior year of high school. additions to the program. But hear- contact Virginia Cudecki, Summer Great Hall filled with applause. well as the U.S. role in the changes Among the guests were Joseph A. ing Vocalise by Wojciech Kilar was Ball Chair, or Maria Ciesla, Presi- Frank Spula, President of the Polish in Central and Eastern Europe. His Drobot, Jr., President of the Roman worth the visit. It was somber, yet dent of the PMA, at 773.384.3352, American Congress, pointed out the topics included Poland’s economic Catholic Union (PRCUA), Anna passionate, melodic, and emotion- Ext. 104. importance and privilege that comes issues and its achievements. with voting. During this celebration, Mrs. CHICAGO SIBERIA SURVIVORS Ciesla thanked PNC Bank and COMMEMORATE DEPORTA- POLISH PROFESSIONALS! Jerry Furby, Executive Vice Presi- TION. On February 10, 1940, Pol- We invite you to join other family a favor while honoring your parents — dent, for the PNC’s generous $5,000 ish citizens were crammed into Polish-American doctors, join our organization and attend our summer donation to the PMA. Also, the Mu- cattle cars with only small bundles dentists, and lawyers who meeting. seum presented scholarships to two of belongings and were transported make up the National Medical The 2014 conference will take place from outstanding college students for to Kolyma and other destinations and Dental Association their splendid interpretational anal- July 30th-August 3rd at the Gaylord Resort in Siberia. The Poles who survived and the National Advocates ysis of paintings from the PMA’s art & Convention Center at National Harbor, inhuman transport conditions were Society. These organizations collection. Joanna Jaros analyzed destined to work in mines, quarries, D.C., next to Washington, D.C., just off exit present an annual conference in which you the painting, “In Deep Thought” and even felling timber. Often a 2A of I-95 of Maryland, and a short drive from will find a warm and friendly atmosphere, by Roman Kramsztyk, and Beata slice of bread seemed like a miracle. Reagan Airport. Staszewski interpreted the paint- Sometime in 1942, some of the male stimulating presentations, and discussions ing “Girl with the Polish Eagle” by survivors were able to join General on contemporary medical, legal, and cultural We encourage you to contact us about Władysław Benda. Anders’ Polish Army travelling to topics, with the opportunity to both relax attending the upcoming conference — you’ll The State of Illinois designates Iran, India, Palestine, then off to and see the local sights on your own. This be glad you did. Please communicate with Dr. the first Monday in March as Pulas- Italy and England, and some even- is a family-friendly event, and activities for Leon M. Mielcarek, Jr., at 104 Juniper Court, ki Day, a state holiday, and has done tually to the Americas. As history children are available. Do yourself and your Glen Milles, PA 19342, or call (484) 431-0111. so since 1978. will note, after World War II, many POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2014 www.polamjournal.com 9

TRAVELOGUE: Five Days in Poland / Staś Kmieć The Jan Kiepura Musical Theater Awards Part VII with this transition he is at last “psy- I introduced to? “First Lady of Pol- After a delicious lunch at chologically calm and at peace” ish Song” Irena Santor – the original Mazowsze’s Karczma restaurant, I – no longer does he need to worry soprano of “Ej Przeleciał Ptaszek;” slipped away to my room for a short about the workings and activity of who left Mazowsze in 1959 to em- power nap in preparation for the big Mazowsze on a daily basis. bark on an immensely successful Gala evening. My suit was hang- We entered into the theater and solo singing career. She recorded ing in the bathroom – spritzed with separated to take our seats. I quickly many pop hits of that era – com- water from a spray bottle to relax pulled out my notebook and jotted posed exclusively for her. Our ex- any travel wrinkles and all the other down notes of our conversation. I change was interrupted by the bell clothing pieces pressed and set to picked up the pro- go. I rehearsed the offi cially worded gram to see the text for my stage presentation a few order, and began times before settling down in my looking around to goose-downed bed with my sleep see who I might mask in place. know. Krzysiek came to take the seat next to me and proceeded to introduce me to some of the pre- senters in atten- dance – Poland’s After I presented the Jan Kiepura award for “Best Choreographer” to Ar- artistic elite. tur Żymełka (right), I was fi nally able to relax. First up – the with the microphone in the other that afternoon rehearsal, everyone Polish fi lm ac- and announced the recipient of “The seemed to be juggling the hand mi- tor Olgierd lifetime achievement award” – cho- crophones. I’ve seen enough award Łukaszewicz who reographer and dancer Krystyna shows to know that the presenter is “Kukułeczka kuka, chłopiec panny has appeared in szuka…” Mazurówna. Mazurówna was given always elegant, at ease … and does over 60 fi lms. the statuette and the certifi cate, only not hold a mic. I began drifting into a dream zone I’ve seen his work to hand both back to the presenter to Unlike American televised when I heard an odd sound – “Hoo- in Wesele, Noce take the microphone to speak. Seiz- awards programs, there were no hoo, hoo-hoo.” Was this an owl dis- i dnie, Seksmis- ing up the situation I accessed how time allotments or swelling music to turbing my rest? I fl oated back into ja, Decalogue, I could do it perhaps smoother. The cut off a speech. After what would slumber. Again with the disruption! Karol: A Man colorful 74-year old Mazurówna in have been the fourth award, but in Was it the famed “Kukułeczka” that Who Became accepting the award said “my ca- actuality was the eighth, the “Best Mazowsze keeps singing about? Pope as Karol reer is not over; I still have much Choreographer” category was an- “Cuckoo-cuckoo?” I began hearing Wojtyła’s fa- Irena Santor (left) presented the award for “Best Fe- male Vocalist” to Anna Sroka-Hryń for her portrayal to create.” A former soloist with the nounced – a surprise to me. imaginary voices singing Tadeusz ther, and even as Grand Theatre in Warsaw, she now As my artistic credentials were Sygietyński’s arrangement of this a voice actor in of Edith Piaf in the original musical sensation Édith i Marlene. makes Paris her home. read by an offstage announcer, I folk tune. Like “counting sheep,” I Tim Burton’s 3D I was keeping track with my pro- walked calmly up the side stairs; focused on the rhythmic words to stop-motion animated fi lm Fran- tones signaling the beginning of the gram to know when I was up next. received the envelope from Magda; lull myself to sleep – “Kukułeczka kenweenie as “Mr. Rzykruski.” He program. The program was divided in three and went to the standing micro- kuka, chłopiec panny szuka… asked how things were on the artis- As the lights dimmed I kept in separate sections – a list of winners, phone at the foot of the stage – as Kuku, Kuku, aha, aha, uoj-diridi, tic scene in New York and I related mind the rehearsal instructions: ad- musical selections, and presenters. I was instructed to do during the uoj-dirididyna, uoj-dirididyna, to him about the current Broadway vance to the stage; go to the center With the second award I noticed rehearsal. Łukasz rushed forward to uha!” The alarm went off; I rolled season. Krzysiek informed me that microphone; be handed an enve- that it was not following a match- give me the handheld which I held out of bed refreshed, and was fo- Łukaszewicz had been the President lope; read the name of the recipi- ing chronological order. The sec- down by my side. Poised, I began cused on the role I would now play of the Union of Polish Stage ent and present the winner with the ond winner was listed in the ninth to speak and sound came from the – “Awards Show pre- Artists (Związek Artys- award. position. Luckily in my category center microphone that no one else senter.” tów Scen Polskich), so Anna Matusiak of RDC-Polskie the winner and presenter lists cor- wanted to use – “Teatralną Nagrodę I entered on we had a few points of Radio and Ochman were the eve- responded as the 13th. Muzyczną imienia Jana Kiepury w the red carpet of conversation with re- ning’s emcees. Włodzimierz Iz- The following award jumped kategorii najlepsza choreograf otzy- the lobby of the lation to my role as a ban, who in addition to being the back to the third, so I soon realized muje Pan Artur Żymełka.” Matecznik the- Councilor of the gov- director of Mazowsze, is the Gen- I would have to just “go with the I turned to the back and ex- ater. The atmo- erning body at Ac- eral and Artistic Director of The fl ow.” The award for “Best Musi- changed the envelope and hand- sphere was abuzz tors’ Equity Associa- Mazowiecki Music Theatre greeted cal” was given to “Korczak,” writ- held for the statuette. Presented the with activity and tion. He ended with a the audience as the Chapter Chair- ten by the English writing team of Award to Mr. Żymełka and mo- well-dressed at- few words in perfect man of the Kiepura Awards. After Nick Stimson and Chris Williams, tioned him to the center position, tendees. Wiola cor- English. Mozart’s Overture from the opera which was presented by the Pod- but he reached out for the handheld nered me for some I knew of Don Giovanni was played by the lasie Opera and Philharmonic. instead. I guess our cultures are a photos and with Wiesław Ochman, orchestra of The Mazowiecki Teatr Irena Santor presented the bit different. Żymełka of the Music ticket in hand I pro- the celebrated Pol- Muzyczny under the baton of con- award for “Best Female Vocalist” Theatre in Łódz won for his work ceeded into the hall. ish tenor who had ductor Jacek Boniecki, the evening to Anna Sroka-Hryń for her por- on the production of Leonard Ber- At the entrance I felt performed at the proceeded to the fi rst award. A trayal of Edith Piaf in the original nstein’s American musical “Won- a tap on my shoulder Teatr Wielki in couple of dancers from Mazowsze musical sensation Édith i Marlene. derful Town.” I gave the additional and heard a famil- i a r Warsaw – I had listened to his re- – Magdalena Zalipska and Łukasz “Best Set/Costume Design” went items to the winner, and I was able voice; it was Witek - Witold Zapała, cords as a child. He sang the lead Neter entered from the wings carry- to the legendary Barbara Ptak who to settle back in my seat and fi nally the master choreographer respon- role of Jontek in the opera Halka for ing the winning envelope, the Kiep- has worked on stage and in fi lm with breathe. sible for much of Mazowsze’s allure the opening performance in the re- ura Award statuette, a framed award such directors as Andrzej Wajda; … to be continued and magic. He had recently retired constructed Grand Theatre in 1965. certifi cate, and a single white rose. four fi lms, for which she designed from the spotlight and the grind His international career took him to The fi rst presenter approached the costumes, have been nominated of activities with the company. He the stages of the Opera in Berlin, and stood in front of the onstage for an Oscar. Jacek Boniecki re- was surprised to see me in Poland. Paris Opera, and New York’s Metro- orchestra at the center of the stage ceived “Best Conductor.” He introduced me to his lovely wife politan Opera. Having danced there, area… he didn’t go to the cen- As most of the presenters were Danuta – a former dancer, and we we had a few items about opera that ter standing mic. He was given a coming from out-of-town, I don’t had a brief chat. Witek asked about we could discuss. handheld microphone and balanced believe anyone except me attended a few of his dear Polonia friends in What a thrill is was to meet art- holding the envelope in one hand the United States, and told me to in- ists whose work I have admired form everyone that knows him that through my lifetime! Who next am POLISH AMERICAN

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POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka General Pulaski Remembered at Wreath-Laying Ceremony BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Gen- Polish veterans’ groups and mem- POLONIA TIDBITS. “Ostatki” Market/Adam Mickiewicz Library featuring the music of New Direc- eral Pulaski Association held its bers of the Pulaski family. celebrations were held on March “Best Pączki Competition” were tion took place at the Polish Nook annual commemoration of the life After the ceremony at the statue, 1 at Our Lady, Queen of Poland as follows: Tombak’s Bakery (First Restaurant in Niagara Falls; and the of General Casimir Pulaski and the group retired to the Millennium Church in Scarborough, Ontario; Place), Mazurek’s and Chruschiki Syracuse Polish Home sponsored wreath laying at the Pulaski statue Hotel for its installation banquet. Polish Legion Post 315 in Hamilton, Bakeries (tied for Second Place) and an excursion to the Syracuse Silver in Downtown Buffalo on February WKBW-TV Channel 7 meteorolo- Ontario; the Polish Hall in Burling- White Eagle Bakery (Third Place). Knights indoor soccer game ... On 28. The year’s ceremony was at- gist Aaron Mentkowski served ton, Ontario; and John Paul II Polish On March 2, the Rochester Polo- March 3, St. John Gualbert Parish tended by U.S. Bankruptcy Court as the Master of Ceremonies at the Cultural Centre in Mississauga, On- nia Community marked “Doomed in Cheektowaga held a candle light Chief Judge for the Western Dis- dinner. Cheektowaga Town Justice tario ... Local attorney Craig Bucki Soldiers’ Day,” a remembrance ceremony, “Angels, Alleluias and trict of New York Carl Bucki, NYS Paul Piotrowski administered the was recently elected the president honoring the underground army of Pączki,” dedicating new adoring an- Senator Tim Kennedy, former Erie oath of offi ce to the organization’s of the WNY Chapter of the Kos- freedom fi ghters killed by Poland’s gels in the church’s sanctuary; and County Executive Dennis Gorski, offi cers. President Brian Rusk pre- ciuszko Foundation ... The Toronto Soviet occupiers, at St. Stanislaus the Polish Canadian Women’s Fed- NYS Supreme Court Justices Hank sented this year’s Karamanoukian District of the Canadian Polish Con- Kostka Church ... The Polish Heri- eration hosted its Third Young Tal- Nowak and Deborah Chimes, Scholarships to Katherine Met- gress (KPK) is continuing its efforts tage Dancers of WNY hosted their ent’s Concert at the Beverley Street Erie County Comptroller Stefan zler, Nicole Komin, and Lawrence to keep Art Spiegelman’s comic 17th annual “Pączki Day Celebra- SPK Hall in Toronto. Mychajliw, Erie County Sheriff Strosser. Polish World War II vet- book, “Maus,” out of Ontario class- tion” featuring the music of Special Buffalo native Tom Dudzick’s Tim Howard, Erie County Clerk eran Janusz Nieduzak received rooms ... The Euro-Cafe, which has Delivery on March 2 at the Hearth- play, “King o’ the Moon: Over the Chris Jacobs, Erie County Judge special recognition. NYS Supreme many traditional Polish foods on stone Manor in Depew. It was one Tavern II,” completed a successful Michael Pietruszka and Cheek- Court Justice Donna Siwek and its menu, opened on Main Street in of the last events held at that venue run at the Lancaster Opera House in towaga Supervisor Mary Holt, as Dennis Gorski delivered the key- Geneseo the fi rst weekend of March before its closure ... Also on the mid-March ... The Am-Pol Eagle, well as representatives of various note addresses. ... The results of the Broadway 2nd, the “Pączki Day Polka Party” WNY’s Weekly Polish newspaper, announced its 2013 Citizens of the BUFFALO’S BEST KIEŁBASA CONTEST LOWS Our Hours are: Year: Anna Gabryszak (Arts and KO Ki Lunch Drama), Michael Kucinski (Busi- Easter Monday, April 21, 2014 • Noon-2:00 p.m. SO ’S M-F 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ness), Dr. Andrew Wise (Commu- nity Leader/Non-Pole), Broadway New Location! Buffalo’s Broadway Market Fri. Night Dinners Market 125th Anniversary Com- 999 Broadway, Buffalo NY 14212 5:00-9:00 p.m. Sat. Night Dinners mittee (Community Organization), Free Admission 4:00-9:00 p.m. Kathleen Rumfola (Culture), Ashli Commercial Samples .50 each Lounge open ‘til 1:00 Skura Dreher (Eduction) Pulaski Polish Beer • Bar ‘til 5:00 p.m. a.m. on Fri. and Sat. Police Association (Fraternal), Live Music by Docenko Brothers Gerald Chwalinski (Government), Cleveland’s Premier from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Jean Waclawski-Wende (Health/ Polish American Medicine), Amy Smardz (Heri- More info call (716) 479-2342 UNIVERSITY INN Restaurant tage), Charles Peszynski (Individ- CLEVELAND, OHIO Now in our 90th year ESTABLISHED IN 1923 in Business ual in Organization), Robert Cie- sielski (Law), Christopher Parker Featured on the Travel (216) 771-9236 (Media), Michelle Cofi eld (Music), & Food Network www.sokolowskis.com Steven Walters (Politics), Rev.  Richard Jedrzejewski (Religion)  and Stan Figiel (Sports).

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BOOK REVIEW / The Rev. Dr. Zygmunt Zieliński Szyk Exhibit Opens April 20 NEW CANNAN, Conn. — The works of famous Polish Jewish art- Clear in Detail but Lacking in Context ist Arthur Szyk will be displayed at the New Cannan Library, Thursday, GERMANS TO POLES: tailed in its particulars, but lacking war communist functionaries (in the April 20, 2014, starting at 6:30 p.m. Communism, Nationalism and in context. Some of his sources are period 1944-57, of 447 supervisory The event is co-sponsored by the Ethnic Cleansing after also problematic, e.g., he bases most positions in the communist security Polish American Cultural Society of the Second World War of his details about the expulsion of services, 29% — 131 — were held Stamford, and the Jewish Historical by Hugo Service Germans from Silesia on the Fra- by Jews) cannot be written off just Society of Fairfield County. New York: Cambridge genbogenberichte zur Dokumenta- as simple anti-Semitism. Szyk was born in Lodz, Poland University Press 2013 tion der Vertreibung der Deutschen While similar lacunae and impre- in June of 1894 and died in Sep- HB, pp. 387, $99.00 aus Ostmitteleuropa, whose ques- cision can be found elsewhere in the tember, 1951 at his home in New After World War II ended, ap- tionnaires were already formulated book, this does not however mean Cannan. His stellar career was high- proximately 3.1 million Germans in such a way as to contribute to that the author is one-sided. He tries lighted during World War II with his were expelled from what is now Po- one-sided responses. to paint a picture on the basis of the caricatures denouncing Hitler and land and resettled in what was then sources (including Polish ones) that the Anti-Semitism of the time. A West Germany. Those expulsions Did Germans suffer from dis- he used. One problem is context. Polish edition of Szyk’s biography were decided by the Big Three — ease and want after World War II? Another is balance of sources. The was published in 2005. Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin — Yes, but those twin scourges equally influence of post-1990 studies — In the Jewish community he is Szyk’s rendition of Kościuszko and reconfirmed at Potsdam. Among affected Poles, and probably af- when German historians and writ- well known for his “Haggadah,” and other Polish patriots demon- the reasons for the expulsions were: fected Poles uprooted from their ers began to pay greater attention to which is considered to be his mag- strates his pride in his Polish heri- recognition of the Germans’ brutal homes in what became the USSR the postwar suffering of Germans, num opus and is read every year tage. atrocities perpetrated against Poles, even more. Was the expulsion of the cause of which they assigned to during the Seder. tion in New York. including Poland’s civilian popula- Germans from Silesia sometimes expulsion—is evident in the book. The last big presentation of Thanks go to the Kosciuszko tion; fear of reprisals; concern about brutal? Yes, but the brutality of Pol- One can even suggest that various Szyk’s works before World War Foundation for loaning 20 repro- German “Fifth Column” destabili- ish soldiers was also motivated by ideological elements have infiltrat- II was twenty paintings exhibited ductions of Szyk’s artwork for this zation; and the dirty little secret of memories of the bestial atrocities ed interpretations of the historical at the Polish Pavilion at the 1939 exhibit. Szyk was proud to be Pol- needing to compensate Poland for Germans perpetrated for the preced- events. German unification, the loss World’s Fair. Most recently Szyk’s ish, American, and Jewish. lands seized and peoples expelled ing six years, e.g., the expulsion of of lived historical memory, the as- artistry was presented at the Holo- For more information on the ex- (about 2,000,000) by the Soviets children from the Zamość region, cendance of “Europeanization” and caust Museum, New York City, and hibit contact Al Koproski at (203) who — now as Allies — had to be many of whom froze to death on the dominant influence of the expel- last year at the Kosciuszko Founda- 323-9944. appeased. It would be absurd, after the trains. Were German goods left lees’ movement in German politics, all, if Poland — the casus belli of behind in Silesia plundered? Yes, all play roles and their influence in World War II — came out on the but the Germans had done the same turn is mirrored in the book. Little lexicon of Polish Easter winning side as a total loser. thing during their more than half de- Symbols, Customs and Concepts Those Germans expelled from cade occupation of Poland, and their There are also missing Poland have long been active, and looting was not a Nazi-only affair. links. Service completely omits by Robert Strybel bought dyes, these were made by still play a vocal role in German Losing a war has consequences. the supremely important role that Alleluja = This is the Polish placing eggs in water in which politics. In recent years, especially On the other hand, when speak- the Catholic Church played in spelling of Alleluia, a term which onion skins, spinach, certain tree since German unification in 1990, ing of the Poles who settled in the Recovered Territories. Cardi- in Hebrew means “praise God”. In barks, beets, etc. had been boiled. their demands for recognition of Silesia, he fails to comment on the nal Hlond—Poland’s Primate—is Polish tradition it is closely associ- Niedziela Palmowa = Palm their suffering (and for compensa- insecurity of their hold on the land mentioned but once, and Bishop ated with Easter and is frequently Sunday; the day “palmy” (see tion for their “victimization”) have and property, a serious deterrent to Kominek (critical to the life of the written with icing on the mazurka, below) are blessed in church; intensified. investment and improvement there Church in both and later a traditonal Easter cake. It is also formerly also known as Kwietna With the collapse of the Iron for decades after the War. (Remem- Wrocław) thrice. The most im- found in the traditional Easter Niedziela (Floral Sunday) and Curtain, historians have scrambled ber that West Germany did not ac- portant issue for Service from an greeting: “Wesołego Alleluja.” Wierzbna Niedziela (Willow Sun- to make up for lots of neglected knowledge Poland’s western border ecclesiastical viewpoint seems to Baranek = Easter lamb made day). work. Hugo Service, who teaches at until 1970). be Communist leader Aleksander of cake, butter, sugar, white choco- Pisanki = patterned Easter eggs Oxford, examines the postwar situ- Zawadzki’s ban on use of German late, wood, fleece, plaster or plas- made by applying designs with a ation in Upper and , When speaking of the Poles in church services (pp. 285-88), a tic and placed in and special stylus or pin dipped in concentrating on the expulsion of who settled in Silesia, he prohibition not always carried out. on the Easter table as the main molten beeswax and then dying the Germans and other social phe- Omission of the Church’s religious centerpiece, the eggs; to get multicolored eggs fails to comment on the Chrystus zmartwychwstał! = nomena there. and supra-religious role in Silesia is the procedure could be repeated a insecurity of their hold on Christ has risen (old-fashion Eas- a serious defect. number of times. ter greeting), to which the person The book’s fundamental the land and property ... For an American looking for Rezurekcja = Early morning problem is context, and for a histo- basic facts about those events, Ser- being greeted replies: Prawdziwie zmartwychwstał! (Truly He has Easter Mass that begins at day- rian, context is everything. Every- Service’s analysis can be super- vice’s book is serviceable, albeit break with a which thing that took place in the period ficial. He writes, for example, in the incomplete. For European readers risen!) Dziady śmigustne = Easter trick-or-treaters wearing hats and thrice encircles the church. 1939-50 in the narrow geographic Preface (p. 9) that Polish commu- more familiar with those events, his Święconka = in Poland – the nists assumed nationalist elements gaps leave much more room in dis- cloaks made of straw who start sphere of Central Europe occurred wicker basket in which Easter amidst a very broad spectrum of of interwar National Democrat ide- cussing the book’s merits. their house-to-house rounds on food is blessed or the custom it- causes in a very long prehistory. ology, which the Reds supposedly v v v Easter Sunday night. self; in Polonia – also an Easter Given the way Service divides up used to eliminate ethnic minorities. The Rev. Dr. Zygmunt Zieliński Dzielenie się jajkiem = The party (dinner-dance) usually held his book, that context is lost amidst One should also note that it was the is emeritus professor of modern sharing of wedges of blessed hard- his proportional imbalance. Allies’ idea to expel the Germans; Church history at the Catholic Uni- cook eggs begins the family break- during Easter week. To study “communism, national- the Polish communists played a role versity of , Poland. fast or brunch served after Easter Wesołego Alleluja = Happy ism and ethnic cleansing” involves only because they ruled Poland at morning Mass; this symbolically Easter (traditional holiday greet- taking account not just of Poland’s Moscow’s sufferance. But expulsion ends the 40-day Lenten fast (al- ing) “recovered territories” but also of those Germans was also what the Jurek-Park Slope though some start nibbling the Wesołych Świąt (Wielkanoc- of the eastern lands Poland lost. Polish government-in-exile and so- Funeral Home, Inc. treats right after the Holy Saturday nych) = Happy Easter (a more Chapters one and two do that to ciety at large wanted, recalling their food blessing). secular version) some degree, while chapter three Fifth Column role in interwar Po- Kraszanki = solid-colored Eas- Wielkanoc = Easter; literally: covers the end of the War in Sile- land (something else Service forgets ter eggs; before the era of store- the Great Night.. sia (omitting the siege of Wrocław, to mention). the initial period of peace and So- The author also presents post- viet/Polish Communist policy in the war attacks on Jews simply as ˜ ˜ area). Chapters 4-10 are devoted anti-Semitic ethnic cleansing. His ED DYBICZ Congratulations exclusively to Silesia, the expulsion use of anti-Semitism is imprecise: Pope John Paul II! 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MEMBERS OF ROCHESTER, N.Y.’s Ukrainian community reached out to the city’s Polonia for a show of support for the protesters in Kiev, who seek to end Russian control of their country. Gathered at the alter of St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Rochester are (l. to r.): President Ukrainian Women’s Alliance; Father Ro- man Sydorovych, pastor of Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Epiphany; (with American Flag) George Homa, past president of Rochester’s Pol- ish National Alliance “Wolna Polska” Lodge 512; Father Igor Krekovetsky, pastor, St. Mary the Protectoress Ukrainian Orthodox Church; (Ukrainian Flag) Bogdan Zakharchishin, board of directors, Rochester Ukrainian Federal Credit Union; Pastor Rt. Rev. Mitred Archpriest Philip Weiner, St Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church; (Polish Flag) Steve Flor, vice presi- dent Rochester Polonia Civic Centre, national director Polish American Congress WNY. The Polish American Congress drafted a statement of support, which was then broadcast on the local Polish radio station. Ukrainian commu- nity leaders thanked the Polish Americans for their support, and said they were grateful for all the medical aid that Poland contributed. Others expressed great thanks for the Polish media, saying it played a role in the outcome, as it was the only source of truth that they could fi nd. As a show of appreciation, the Polish American contingency was es- corted to the beginning of the procession. At the end of the service, the pastor invited PAC director Steve Flor to address the crowded church.

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seminarian and one of the few who human person” – a physical, spiri- The Polish Pope’s charisma and in- Blessed John Paul loved soccer, swimming, skiing, tual, cultural, social and psychologi- fluence led to an upsurge of priestly The life, work and II Ascends the camping and kayaking. cal entity. In the light of John Paul’s vocations in his homeland, and trials of the World’s The saint-making efforts of John teachings, the “culture of death” many in other countries also heard Altar on April 27 Paul II were another distinguishing went beyond the physical liquida- God’s call. Pilgrims who received Greatest Pole feature of his papacy. During his 26 tion of those regarded by some as the Holy Eucharist from John Paul, continued from cover years as pontiff he beatified 1,340 “undesirables.” Rampant material- or who were married or had their John Paul II timeline: from an officially atheistic state were saintly men and women and canon- ism, consumerism and the unbridled children baptized by him have been boyhood to sainthood among the personal challenges ized 483 saints – more than all the “fun ethic” being forcefully pro- positively marked for life. The same which enabled him to closely identi- of the last five centuries com- moted by the big-money powers can holds for most of the many thou- Compiled by Robert Strybel fy with the world’s poor, oppressed, bined.. Among them were his com- also destroy the human spirit if they sands who met him at general Vati- downtrodden and war-weary. patriots Jadwiga (Hedwig) Queen of replace all higher values. can audiences and elsewhere. And MAY18, 1920: Emilia née Kaczorows- John Paul also overturned stereo- Poland, Sister Mary Faustyna, Al- photos with John Paul II are proud ka Wojtyła gives birth to a baby boy types eagerly peddled by left-lean- bert Chmielowski, Rafał Kalinows- family keepsakes in homes across against the advice of her doctor who ing, agnostic academics and media ki and Father Maksymilian Kolbe. Poland and Polonia and around the said the infant didn’t have a chance types trying to equate religious be- Some critics voiced misgivings globe. to survive and should be aborted. lief with simple, superstitious peas- over such “wholesale sanctity”, but JUNE 20, 1920: The Wojtyła baby is ants. But the Pope from Poland was the Holy Father patiently explained High standards or “out baptized at the Wadowice parish a brilliant intellectual, a profound that our materialistic, de-Christian- of sync”? In the purely religious church and receives the name Kar- philosopher whose university lec- ized times needed such positive role sphere, John Paul II was criticized ol (the Polish equivalent of Carl or tures attracted throngs of students models more than ever. by some for upholding priestly celi- Charles). who latched onto his every word. bacy and not allowing the ordina- APRIL 19, 1929: Karol suffered his first His struggle for religious freedom Ecumenism – that they may tion of women to the priesthood. major tragedy at the age of nine, against his country’s godless com- be one. John Paul II once said that The sexual abuse scandal erupted when his mother died. Right after munist regime had helped hone the world’s three great monotheis- towards the end of his papacy when the funeral, his father Lieutenant Karol Wojtyła senior, an army admin- both his debating skills and strate- tic religions – Judaism, his health was rapidly deteriorating gic thinking. His acting experience istrative official and devout Catholic, and Islam – were all moving towards and it was unknown how much in- took him and his elder brother to taught him self-discipline and how one and the same God but along put his Vatican entourage provided the Marian shrine in nearby Kalwaria to interact with the audience. And slightly different roads. He was also St John Paul II’s legacy. The him with. It is a fact, however, that Zebrzydowska to pray for the repose his fluency in many different lan- a major force for ecumenism – the admiration and respect he com- he did order an investigation into of her soul. guages also facilitated his mission movement to draw estranged Chris- manded was exemplified by what priestly pedophilia charges and just SEPTEMBER 1930: Karol, known to of spreading the Word of God. tians closer together. was probably the biggest funeral in months before his death ordered the his friends and classmates as Lolek, The Holy Father did a great deal recorded history. It was attended by closure of an Austrian seminary, enrolled in the Wadowice middle A man of firsts and super- to heal the wounds of yesterday’s crowned heads, presidents, prime where homosexual activity had school. He did well in his studies, latives. Although he was never mutual recrimination and bridge ministers and other international been reported. was good at sports and was goal- interested in setting any Guinness age-old religious rifts. He took ma- dignitaries, nearly 3,000 Catholic In the broader area of general keeper in school soccer matches be- records, as pope the former Cardinal jor strides to make peace with the churchmen, representatives of all human interaction, he was attacked tween Catholic and Jewish students. Karol Wojtyła did score a number of Eastern Orthodox Church as well as the world’s religions and some three for allegedly being not in tune and It was there that his literary and act- ing inclinations began emerging. memorable milestones. He was the Protestant denominations and even million faithful. Over a billion peo- out of step with the modern world first non-Italian pope in 455 years He also stood out for his piety and “erased” the excommunication once ple around the world followed the and its “anything goes” lifestyles. served as an altar boy. since the reign of Dutchman Adrian imposed on Bishop Franciszek Ho- requiem liturgy on television. The Holy Father did not deny the DECEMBER 5, 1932: A mere three VI who died in 1523. Not counting dur, the organizer of Polonia’s own During his first papal homecom- existence of the sexual revolution the first pope, St Peter, believed to years after his mother’s death, trag- Polish National Catholic Church. ing in 1979, John Paul uttered pro- and the counterculture of the 20th edy struck again, when his 26-year- have reigned up to 37 years, John John Paul also publicly apologized phetic words to the huge throngs century’s final decades. But unlike old brother Edmund, an MD, died of Paul II (1978-2005) was the second and asked God’s forgiveness for the packing a central Warsaw square: those who had promoted it for finan- the scarlet fever he had contracted longest serving pontiff who led the harm that Christians had done over “May Your Spirit descend and re- cial gain and brainwashed a part of from a patient he was treating. world’s 1.2 billion Catholics for the ages to Jews and Muslims. And new the face of the earth (…) this public into believing moral decay MAY 14, 1938: Karol Wojtyła passed 26 years, five months and 18 days. he was the first pope since St. Pe- earth.” More people all over the was somehow “progressive,” he his secondary-school-leaving exam The longest serving was Pius XI ter to visit a synagogue and the first country turned out to welcome their saw the bitter fruits it had produced with flying colors and decided to (1846-1878) who reigned for more ever to set foot in a mosque. “Papież Polak” than had ever greet- and where it was all leading. study Polish Language and Litera- 31 years. But in an unprecedented move ed any Soviet or Polish communist The “modern” lifestyles cre- ture at Kraków’s Jagiellonian Uni- Ranked among the most influen- that transcended the monotheistic ruler. Poles were able to stand up, ated a society of confused and un- versity. He and his father moved to tial leaders of the 20th century, John faiths, in 1986 John Paul II held the be counted and realize that Catho- happy kids. Youngsters were and Kraków to facilitate his academic Paul II not only journeyed for Christ first World Day of Prayer for Peace lic Poland, not the oppressive, So- continue to be the main victims of studies and lived in a two-room rented basement apartment. more than any previous pope but in Assisi, Italy. Some 160 Christian viet-installed regime, was their true selfish adults, youthful promiscuity, was also one of the most traveled and non-Christian religious lead- homeland. That realization in turn fatherless homes or otherwise dys- 1939: Karol readily absorbs the intel- world leaders. During his pontifi- ers from around the globe gathered gave them the courage and self-con- functional families, not to mention lectual and artistic climate of the Ja- giellonian and the city of Kraków in cate he visited 129 different coun- for the first time in history to pray fidence to stand up for their rights. easy divorce, custody battles, paren- tries, logging 725,000 miles. During general. He makes new friends and – each in his own way – for the gift The pope’s unswerving moral tal abductions and other “advance- joins a student theater group. those pilgrimages he was seen in of peace. Included along them were support for Poland’s freedom and ments.” person by millions – probably more SEPTEMBER 1, 1939: World War II be- Buddhists, Hindus, Taoists, Shinto- independence enabled Solidar- Was John Paul II “out of sync” gins with Hitler’s attack on Poland. than any other figure in history. ists and representatives of Animist ity to survive General Jaruzelski’s with modern times, as some detrac- The Polish Pilgrim Pope travels in- religions. martial-law crackdown and emerge tors contended, or did he simply re- SEPTEMBER 6, 1939: German troops march into Kraków. Nazi Governor cluded eight visits to France, seven triumphant in 1989. That led to the main true to the high standards he to the United State (including two General sets up his headquarters in The Pope of Life. John Paul II collapse of communist rule across himself had always epitomized? Poland’s historic Wawel Castle. stop-overs in Alaska) and five each was among the few who consistent- Europe, ending arms race and the He saw that replacing such ba- NOVEMBER 6, 1939: The Germans to Spain and Mexico. ly championed life as a gift of God cold war. sic values as altruism, patience, The Holy Father from Poland close down Jagiellonian University from conception to natural death. The great following John Paul restraint and modesty with self-in- and sends its professors to a con- also spoke more languages than any And simultaneously, he opposed II had among young people, who dulgence, and other forms of ego- centration camp. To help shore up of his predecessors. Besides his na- the killing of the unborn, the death flocked by the thousands to World ism was a blueprint for disaster. If his and his father’s deteriorating fi- tive Polish and Church Latin, he was and suffering caused by war, capital Youth Days and wanted him de- the present trend of moral unravel- nancial situation, Karol finds work in fluent in English, Italian, French, punishment and euthanasia. clared a saint at once, prompted ing continues, sooner or later many the limestone quarry of the Solvay German, Spanish Portuguese, Rus- The taking of human life for some to speak of a “JP2 Genera- people will probably come to real- Chemical Works.. sian, Ukrainian and Slovak. He had whatever reason reflected what he tion.” For many that was more than ize that its promoters were the ones FEBRUARY 18, 1941: One day, when a working knowledge of at least called “the culture of death” which just a passing media buzz-word. who were “out of sync.” he brings home dinner, Karol finds that many other languages and was was contrary to God’s plan. Manip- his father dead. The loss of his last known to extend Christmas and ulating life and death in the pursuit family member comes as a devas- Easter greetings in several dozen of selfish goals violates the sanctity tating blow to the 20-year-old who different tongues. Wojtyła was the and dignity of the human person. He moves in with the friendly and sup- portive Kydryński family. first pope ever to have been a Nazi therefore defended Catholic tradi- slave laborer as well as an actor, tion regarding family life and sexual SPRING 1941: Karol is promoted to the playwright, poet and underground morality, emphasizing “the whole job of blaster’s assistant at the quar- ry under head blaster Franciszek Łabuś, a devout Catholic. Łabuś is Zmartwychwstał z grobu Pan, Alleluja! believed to have suggested that Niebo i ziemia się cieszą. Alleluja! Alleluja! Karol study for the priesthood. Karol Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! attends a religious retreat where he meets tailor Jan Tyranowski, an ex- Truly He is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! pert on the teachings of st John of What Joy the Easter Message gives! the Cross and St Theresa of Avila, And at this time of great prayer and praise who helps him find his religious vo- at the Canonization of Pope Saint John Paul II cation. Karol takes part in the activi- May you and all of Polonia ties of the now underground Rhap- sodic Theater. be blessed in many ways. 1942: Karol surprises his fellow stu- Happy Easter! Jezu Ufam Tobie! dent actors when he decides to enter a clandestine seminary to study for the priesthood. In the early RevEREND FATHER morning he serves mass for Metro- politan Archbishop Prince Adam James Joseph Sucholet Sapieha before going to work at the and the parish communities of Solvay; at night he studies. ST. COLMAN CHURCH, Middlefield, Conn., and FEBRUARY 29, 1944: Karol is struck NOTRE DAME CHURCH, Durham, Conn. See “Timeline ....” page 15 14 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2014 Blessed John Paul II on Ethnic Identity by Rev. Leonard Chrobot, Ph.D. Awareness of identity for Pol- Soll und Haben by Gustaw Freytag, was sacrifi ced at Yalta to the Soviet ment when the population of War- The television phenomenon of ish Americans has not always been which depicted the Poles as barbar- Union, while Germany and Japan saw sang this song gathered around the 60s, Alex Halley’s “Roots,” easy. When Karol Wojtyla was elect- ians—uncivilized, wild, ungovern- were rebuilt with American aid. We John Paul II in the center of the city made many people aware of the ed Supreme Pontiff in 1978, I was able, tribal, much like Hollywood still occasionally see reference in on his fi rst visit, as the Kremlin importance of knowledge of one’s so moved I wrote an article titled: viewed native Americans like the the media to “Polish” death camps. looked on with dismay. ethnic identity in establishing one’s “It Has Not Been Fun to be Polish Comanche, Sioux, Apache. West- In its beginning the American My experience at Notre Dame character, personality, and value in the American Catholic Church,” ern movies portrayed the attitude Catholic Church came into a pro- University reinforced these atti- system. People without an aware- published on the front page of the that the only good Indian was a foundly militant Protestant culture, tudes. I began teaching a course in ness of their origins, the place they National Catholic Reporter, (No- dead Indian. In Germany this gave strongly against old world wars the Sociology Department in 1991, came from and the price their an- vember 24, 1978). It was a summa- origin to a German phrase Pol- and religions. Catholics could not SOC 3087 Polish Americans. A cestors paid for them to be here, ry of our “bolaczki” (hurts) by the nische-Wirtschaft—the Polish way become Democratic or Republi- course on Irish Americans was al- are subject to the most destructive German and Irish hierarchy which of doing things—somewhat like can because they gave allegiance ready taught. My purpose was to ideologies and fads of our consumer little understood to a monarchical remind the University that it is not and materialistic culture — drugs, the importance of papacy. The Ku Irish, but Catholic. Some did not gangs, crime. language to Pol- Klux Klan was know the difference. The fi rst writ- A Black student in my class in ish Catholics. violently anti- ten assignment was a brief anec- sociology at Notre Dame several In most other Catholic. Indiana dotal paper on what it means to be years ago decided to write his fi nal countries one’s had the largest a Polish American. Those who were research paper on his ethnic back- national identity percentage of not Polish had to interview another ground. He did some preliminary is based on re- members of all student who was. I have kept the pa- work on Africa but found that he ligion and lan- our states. pers, numbering in the 100s, some- had little knowledge of where his guage. In Poland, The hierarchy day to do an article on them. ancestors came from, nor any way for example, if of the Church Virtually all of the papers began of fi nding out. I suggested that his one speaks the was dominated negatively, often with Polish jokes. background had more to do with Polish language by the Irish and It was not an “in” thing to be Pol- Mississippi where his parents and one is considered Germans, whose ish at Notre Dame. Those of mixed grandparents came from than it did to be a member principal aim was ancestry with Irish fathers and Pol- with Africa. There is a big cultural of the “narod,” to show fi delity ish mothers, hence an Irish surname, difference between people who or nation. In the to our new coun- never identifi ed themselves as Pol- come from Africa and those who United States to try by American- ish or Irish Polish. It was “in” to be lived through the slave experience be an American izing the immi- Irish. Yet virtually all of the papers of America in the south. His fi nal does not depend grant. This was ended on a positive note, especial- paper proved my point. on religion and/ done by encour- ly on the 3-Fs, Faith, Family, and In 1976, after the International or language but aging (sometimes Food. Many discovered that it may Eucharistic Congress in Philadel- on the acceptance forcing) people be a bad thing to be Polish, until you phia, a delegation of some twenty of certain ideas POLAND’S PERFECT SON. John Paul II’s election to the Holy Sea evoked to forget their old consider the alternatives. Polish bishops, led by the then Car- contained in the changes in social as well as religious circles. world customs In his talk to Polonia in Ham- dinal Archbishop of Krakow, Karol Constitution. It He understood the importance of ethnic identity, both in defi ning and languages. tramck in 1987, our Holy Father Wojtyla, came to Orchard Lake, has always toler- one’s self and — more so in the case of Poles who have traditionally had The Sociology called for the integration of the Michigan, for a workshop before ated many lan- strong ties to the Church — one’s spirituality. Department of Polish heritage with our American setting out on visits to various Pol- guages and reli- He reminded Poles of this during his 1979 visit to Nowy Targ, when the Henry Ford identity. He said: ish American centers in the United gions. Belonging he talked about those who had to leave to fi nd work outside of Poland: Factory sought to “… the more you are aware of States. The fi rst day the College and to the American “Let them not forget their country of origin, family, Church, prayer Americanize its your identity, your spirituality, your Seminary faculty lectured the bish- “nation” has a and everything they took from here. Because even though they had to workers and their history, and the out ops on the Church in America; the different conno- emigrate for lack of material goods, yet they took with them from here a families with a of which your ancestors and parents second day the bishops lectured us tation and feel- great spiritual heritage. Let them take care that while they become rich vengeance. For grew … the more you will be able to on the conditions of the Church in ing than it does in materially they do not become spiritually impoverished: neither they, the Poles, the key serve your country, the more capa- Poland. other countries. not their children, nor their grandchildren.” to their identity ble will you be of contributing to the I delivered a talk in which I stat- One cannot Respect for John Paul II’s love of his homeland is evident in the tradi- was Catholicism common good of the United States.” ed that third, fourth, and subsequent understand Po- tional dress worn by pilgrims from Nowy Targ, who visited Rome seven- and the Polish He then quoted the Polish poet generations of Polish Americans do land without un- teen years later in 1996. language. The Wyspianski: “There are so many not consider themselves “Poles liv- derstanding the Irish substituted strengths in the nation.” He added: ing in America,” as many Bishops experience of the partitions (1795- the Three Stooges. The travelogue Catholicism for their Gaelic lan- “And I wish to pray with him,” considered them. They are Ameri- 1918), which left such a deep scar again became popular in the 20th guage at the insistence of the Eng- “Make us feel the strength.” cans, of Polish heritage, proud of on its psyche and imprint on its cul- Century fed by the Nazi government lish. Germans did not emphasize v v v their ancestry but more concerned ture. The political revolutions of the and became the justifi cation for the their language because of World Rev. Leonard F. Chrobot, Ph.D. with American problems of poverty 18th century especially in France, eventual enslavement of Poland in War I and II. For the Poles language is President Emeritus, Saint Mary’s and race than Polish problems with with its bloody reactions against the World War II. was especially important in their ca- College, Orchard Lake, Mich., Ad- communism. Several weeks later, monarchy, nobility, and upper Cath- There is some subtle revisionism thedral-like churches—preaching, junct Professor Emeritus, Depart- Cardinal Wojtyla made reference olic hierarchy traumatized the auto- of history in some of the documen- catechism, but especially singing. ment of Sociology, University of to the distinction at a talk in New cratic governments throughout Eu- taries that appear on television these The Polish hymnbook Spiewnic- Notre Dame, Coordinator Emeritus, York at the Kosciuszko Foundation. rope. The French revolution and the days. A recent one about World War zek Koscielny has 372 separate and Department of History, American Although he recognized that we are Rights of Man, the American Revo- II seeks sympathy for the people of multi-verse songs, most known by Polish Research Fellowship Pro- Americans, he reminded us that we lution and its Bill of Rights, and the Berlin, Dresden, and Cologne but heart. Long before permission to use gram, and pastor Emeritus of the have a twofold obligation: to know Polish Revolution of the Constitu- does not mention Warsaw, Lon- the vernacular, Poles sang songs that Catholic community of Saints Pat- the price our ancestors paid for us to tion of Third of May so frightened don, or Stalingrad. Few know that paralleled the various parts of the rick & and Hedwig, South Bend, be here, and to tell the story of Po- the monarchs of Germany, Russia, Poland lost more percentage-wise Mass, to the dismay of Latin purists Ind. land to Americans. When I and my and Austria that they wiped Poland than any other country: six million and some bishops. Their favorite Substantial sections of this pa- mother met with our Holy Father off the map of Europe by dividing Polish citizens—three million Gen- song was “My Chcemy Boga,” es- per were delivered as a sermon at a on a pilgrimage to Rome in 1979, it up into their own political states. tiles and three million Jews—one- sentially saying “We Want God” in Mass celebrated on May 1, 2011, at he remembered “that young Polish Certain attitudes emerged, espe- fi fth of the population. Poland was our families, books, schools, work, Saint Hedwig Parish, South Bend, American priest sociologist from cially in Prussian Germany. In 1855 also occupied for the longest time in our courts, military, and politics. on the occasion of the beatifi cation Orchard Lake.” there appeared a travelogue titled of all other nations. Afterwards, it It was a spectacular and tearful mo- of John Paul II in Rome. 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tion is unanimously accepted by the nalizes bishops by denying them Great Britain. John Paul II timeline council of the Jagiellonian’s Theolo- passports for travel to Rome and by DECEMBER 27, 1983: The pope meets continued from page 13 gy Department, but the communist drafting their seminarians into the and forgives his would-be assassin, by a German truck, but a German of- education authorities do not ap- army. Mehmet Ali Ağca, in a Roman prison. prove the subject until 1957, when fi cer stops a car and orders its driver 1966: The communist regime cele- MARCH 1983: The pope visits a Nica- to drive to Pole to hospital. He is he is given the title of docent (assis- brating the Thousand Years of Polish tant professor). He begins lecturing ragua torn by civil strife between the treated for a brain concussion and throws obstacles in the path of the communist Sandanista government lacerations to the head. at the Kraków Theological Seminary Church celebrating the Millennium and Jagiellonian University as well and US-backed contra rebels. The AUGUST 6, 1944: Startled by Warsaw of Christian Poland. as the Catholic University of Lublin regime buses in people for all over Uprising on August 1, the Germans (KUL), 170 miles away. MAY 1967: Pope Paul VI announces the country to heckle John Paul and seek to prevent a similar outbreak Archbishop Wojtyła’s elevation to drown out his sermons about “god- in Kraków by rounding up all young JULY 28, 1958: At the age of 38, Father the rank of cardinal. less communism” with their revolu- Wojtyła becomes Poland’s young- males. Karol and other seminarians AUTUMN 1967: Cardinal Wojtyła de- tionary chants and songs. take refuge at the Episcopal Palace. est bishop and is given the post of auxiliary bishop of the Kraków Arch- clines an invitation to attend the AUGUST 16, 1983: The Polish Pontiff JANUARY 18, 1945: Soviet troops diocese. First Bishops’ Synod in Rome to arrives in his homeland for his sec- march into Kraków – a sign that express his solidarity with Primate ond papal pilgrimage and uplifts the World War II is winding down. Like 1959: Bishop Wojtyła heads KUL’s Eth- Wyszyński, barred by the regime spirits of his downtrodden country- people all over Poland, Karol is not ics Chair, where his lectures attract from traveling outside Poland. But men following the regime’s 1981 sure whether Poland is being liber- crowds of students. He shows he has the cardinal does take part in subse- crackdown to crush Solidarity. The ated or whether one totalitarian a way with young people who af- quent synods. pope persuades communist strong- fectionately call him “Wujek” (uncle) occupation will be replaced by an- JULY 1968: Many of Cardinal Wojtyła’s man General to other. and whom he takes on mountain coming, and some 10 million lift martial law, a move announced hikes and canoe trips. During that views, including his opposition to Poles turned out to meet him as NOVEMBER 1, 1946: After success- the following month. period he publishes extensively in abortion and contraceptives, are the toured the country. The rest fully completing the Catholic journal “Znak” and “Ty- refl ected in Pope Paul VI’s watched the live TV coverage of his APRIL 13, 1986: John Paul pays a visit his studies, on godnik Powszechny.” “Humane vitae.” pilgrimage. The highpoint of the to and prays at Rome’s main Syna- All Saints Day AUGUST 12, 1978: Polish Cardinals trip was the pope’s farewell address gogue, the fi rst pope since St Peter Karol Wojtyła is 1960: Bishop Wojtyła begins peti- Wyszyński and Wojtyła travel to in Warsaw, when he said: “Let your ever to cross the threshold of a Jew- ordained to the tioning the communist authorities Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Spirit descend and renew the land.... ish temple. priesthood by for permission to build a church in Paul VI and elect his successor. this land!” Those words instilled new OCTOBER 27, 1986: John Paul holds Cardinal Sapieha Kraków’s new industrial suburb of hope in his countrymen. A year later, the fi rst World Day of Prayer for and celebrates ; the regime regards it AUGUST 26, 1978: The Archbishop a strike wave erupted which would Peace by inviting 160 Christian and his fi rst mass at St as a model socialist workers’ com- of Venice Albino Luciani is elected snowball into the Solidarity move- non-Christian religious leaders from Leonard’s Crypt munity which should be devoid of pope, but dies on September 28. ment, the Soviet bloc’s fi rst free la- around the globe to Assisi, Italy in Wawel Cathedral. religion. His book on marriage “Love OCTOBER 4, 1978: The funeral of and Responsibility” triggers contro- bor union. This is the fi rst of his nine JUNE 8, 1987: The Holy Father ar- NOVEMBER 15, 1946: Father Wojtyła Pope John Paul I is held, followed by versy in conservative Catholic circles visits to his native land. rives for this third pilgrimage to his is sent to Rome to study at Ange- preparations for the next conclave. for its treatment of sexuality. SEPTEMBER 29, 1979: The Polish- homeland and takes part in a Na- licum, the Pontifi cal University of OCTOBER 16, 1978: Polish Cardinal born Pontiff makes his fi rst pilgrim- tional Eucharistic Congress. St. Thomas Aquinas. While in Rome, 1962: Bishop Wojtyła becomes ac- Karol Wojtyła is elected pope and age to the United States, drawing he gets to meet the famous mystic tively involved in preparations for takes the name John Paul II. He is the DECEMBER 1, 1989: Soviet President record crowds wherever the visits. In Father Pio who, according to some the Second Vatican Council ordered fi rst non-Italian elected to the pa- Mikhail Gorbachev is received by New York, he addresses the United accounts, predicts that the Polish by Pope John XXIII. He deals with pacy in 455 years. Church bells ring the Pope at the Vatican. Their discus- Nations General Assembly, appeal- priest is destined for the papacy. media issues and favors replacing out and a wave of euphoria sweeps sion includes the question of reli- Latin with national languages in the ing for world-wide peace. gious freedom in the USSR. JULY 1948: Father Wojtyła’s fi rst as- Poland and Polonia in cerebration liturgy. MAY 13, 1981: John Paul survives an signment is that of vicar at the par- of the unprecedented event. Alarm JANUARY 15, 1991: In separate letters assassination attempt in St. Peter’s ish in Niegowić, a village not far from DECEMBER 30, 1963: Pope Paul VI ap- bells ring at the Kremlin and other to US President Bush and Iraqi lead- Square, where he is shot in the ab- Kraków, where he serves 13 months. points Bishop Soviet bloc capitals as communist er Saddam Hussein, the pope seeks Wojtyła the leaders deliberate how to react to domen and hand by a young Mus- do avert a war in the Persian Gulf. AUGUST 1949: Cardinal Sapieha re- Metropolitan this new challenge. lim Turk, Mehmet Ali Ağca. His life is assigns Father Wojtyła as vicar to JUNE 1, 1991: During his fi rst papal Archbishop of saved by prompt medical attention St. Florian parish in Kraków. There OCTOBER 22, 1978: The offi cial inau- pilgrimage to free Poland, John Kraków, a post at Rome’s Gemelli Clinic, but he will he has good rapport with the par- guration of John Paul II is held. It is Paul elaborates on the subject of that has been never fully regain his former robust ish youth for whom he organizes memorable for the historic embrace freedom and expresses alarm at vacant since state of health. excursions, theater outings, discus- of the new people and his mentor, the “anything goes” interpretation the death of MAY 28, 1981: In Poland, Cardinal sion circles and Gregorian Chant Cardinal Wyszyński, as well as the of that concept. He urges people Cardinal Sa- Wyszyński dies following a long and practice. He also attracts throngs of words “Do not be afraid,. due to be- to guide themselves by the ethical pieha in 1951. debilitating bout with cancer. He is faithful to the his religious retreat. come a key element of the Wojtyła concepts of Christianity and not use 1964: Archbish- pontifi cate. succeeded as primate by Archbish- the notion of freedom as an excuse 1950: Father Wojtyła begins publish- op Wojtyła helps convince Polish op Józef Glemp. to violate the moral order. ing his poetry in Kraków’s Catholic JANUARY 25, 1979: The new pope Primate Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński MAY 12, 1982: On the fi rst day of the weekly “Tygodnik Powszechny” un- visits Mexico, the Dominican Repub- JULY 15, 1992: The pope is hospital- to approve a crucial letter to the Holy Father’s visit to Fatima, Por- der the pen-name Andrzej Jawień. lic and the Bahamas in his fi rst apos- ized for 11 days in connection with German Episcopate containing the tolic trip abroad. The most traveled tugal, a deranged Spanish monk a surgical procedure to remove a be- JULY 1951: Following the death of words: “We forgive you and ask for pontiff in history, John Paul visited lunges at him with a bayonet, but nign intestinal tumor. Cardinal Sapieha, who had looked forgiveness.” 129 countries and logged 725,000 the pope escapes unhurt. after Father Wojtyła. Archbishop APRIL 28, 1994: The Holy Father slips 1965: The letter sent to the Ger- miles during his 27-year pontifi cate, MAY 28, 1982: In an attempt to pre- Eugeniusz Baziak, serving as archdi- and falls at the Vatican, injuring his man Episcopate infuriates Poland’s earning the title of “Pilgrim Pope.” vent future assassination attempts, ocesan administrator, urges him to hip. Following hip-replacement sur- communsit rulers who accuse the an enclosed bullet-proof vehicle continue his post-graduate studies. JUNE 2, 1979: John Paul II arrived gery, he has to walk with a cane and Church of meddling in Poland’s in- known as the Popemobile makes its in Poland for his fi rst papal home- See “Timeline ....” page 16 DECEMBER 12, 1953: His disserta- ternational aff airs; the regime pe- appearance for John Paul’s visit to You Still Have Time to Be Part of History St. John Paul’s Buˆ alo Home Share Your Joy — May 2014 Edition The Canonization of Blessed John Paul II, April 27 Celebrates THE MAY EDITION of the Polish American Journal will be a special one this year. Never could we have imagined the event that will take place in Rome on April 27: Our Blessed John Paul II, Poland’s Karol Wotyla, will Canonization take his rightful place amongst the saints of the Roman Catholic Church. To commemorate this event, we have prepared this current (April) edi- tion with a history of Pope John Paul II and congratulary offerings from Sat. April 26, 2014 Polish American leaders and subscribers. 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pilgrimage and meets communist AUGUST 15, 2004: The pope breathes dow overlook- John Paul II timeline leader Fidel Castro. heavily and gasps for air during an ing St Peter’s continued from page 15 JUNE 5, 1999: Apparently fearing it open-air mass in Lourdes, France, Square. Instead, one of just two foreign pilgrimages he blesses the appears visibly weakened by the ex- may be his last, John Paul II begins in 2004. crowds with the perience. what will be his longest pilgrimage to his homeland due to last until FEBRUARY 1, 2005: The Holy Father Sign of the Cross MAY 30, 1994: In a letter to bishops, June 17. Health issues prevent him is rushed to a Rome hospital with made with an John Paul reaffi rms the Church’s op- from celebrating mass at Kraków’s breathing problems, but released unsteady hand. position to the ordination of priest- grassy commons, but he manages nine days later when his situation MARCH 31, 2005: esses, saying that the Church “has to visit his hometown of Wadowice. stabilizes. The Holy Father’s no authority whatsoever to confer health continues priestly ordination on women.” That MARCH 20, 2000: Papa Wojtyła, as FEBRARY 25, 2005: The pope agrees to deteriorate. statement predictably infuriates he is known in many places (“papa” to a tracheotomy after doctors as- The medical radical feminists. means pope), arrives for a six-day sure him he will be able to address pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He the faithful following the procedure. team attending MARCH 25, 1995: John Paul II issues celebrates mass in Bethlehem and Catholics around the globe hold him at his Vati- an encyclical titled “Gospel of Life” fi ve-year waiting period normally prays at Jerusalem’s Wailing Wall, prayer vigils in his intention. can apartment containing his strongest denun- required after a candidate’s death. where he inserts a note asking God’s issues daily communiqués on his ciation of the “spreading culture of MARCH 21, forgiveness for Christian persecu- condition to the media. MAY 28, 2006: During his visit to Po- death,” which includes abortion, 2005: Recover- tion of Jews. ing from throat APRIL 28, 2005: For days, thousands land, Pope Benedict XVI encourages euthanasia and experimentation on prayers for the early canonization of human embryos. MAY 13: 2000: On his third pilgrimage surgery John of worshipers have been witnessing to Fatima, Portugal, John Paul be- Paul II is un- the dying pope’s agony and taking his predecessor and expresses the OCTOBER. 20, 1994: The pope’s au- atifi es two of the shepherd children able to address part in prayer vigils below his apart- hope it will occur “in the near future.” tobiographical book “Crossing the who had visions of the Virgin Mary the faithful ment. At exactly 9:37 PM, the pope’s DECEMBER 19, 2009: John Paul II is Threshold of Hope” is published. in 1917. The Vatican reveals that the from his bal- personal physician Dr Renato Buz- proclaimed venerable by his suc- MAY 22, 1995: During an Apostolic Third Secret of Fatima foretold the cony window. zonetti announces the death of John cessor Benedict XVI – the initial pre- Visit to the Czech Republic, the pope 1981 attempt on the pope’s life. He presses his Paul II. It turns out that the pope did beatifi cation stage in a candidate’s pays a brief several-hour visit to the not want any exceptional methods AUGUST 16, 2002: John Paul II man- hand to his head and pounds the road to sainthood. neighboring Polish town of Skocz- to keep him artifi cially alive and ages to make his ninth and last trip lectern in apparent frustration at not ków, where he canonizes St. John said: “Let me go to the Home of the MAY 1, 2011: Following several years to Poland. Its highpoint is the conse- being able to respond to his congre- Sarkander. Father.” of investigation into the life and cration of Kraków’s Church of Divine gation in St Peter’s Square. work of John Paul II as well as the OCTOBER 8, 1996: The Holy Father Providence, a major religious center. MARCH 25, 2005: For the fi rst time in APRIL 8, 2005: Numerous heads of validation of a cure attributed to his undergoes an appendectomy. The three-day visit to his homeland his 27-year papacy a dying 84-year- state and other foreign dignitaries as intervention, the late Pontiff is be- MAY 31, 1997: The Polish Pontiff is also a nostalgic trip down memory old John Paul passively participates well as some 3,000,000 worshipers atifi ed and given the title of Blessed. makes another pilgrimage to his lane for the aging and ailing Pontiff . in the Good Friday Way of the Cross attend the papal funeral in St Peter’s The ceremony is attended by 87 in- homeland, whose theme is “Christ MARCH 2003: “Roman Triptych,” John around Rome’s ancient Colosseum; Square. Two billion viewers across ternational delegations, including yesterday, today and forever.” It in- Paul’s fi rst book of poetry since be- he is shown watching the proces- the globe watch the live televised 22 world leaders. Beatifi cation is the cludes celebrations of the 1000th coming pope, is published; it is a sion on a video link in his apartment proceedings. The remains of John penultimate step leading to Catholic anniversary of St. Adalbert’s three-part meditation on nature, while embracing a large crucifi x. Paul II are laid to rest in the crypts of sainthood. St Peter’s Basilica. During the funeral (Wojciech’s) martyrdom. Although life, and death. MARCH 27, 2005: Although his doc- APRIL 27, 2014: The “fast-track” can- his age and infi rmities have slowed banners and chants of “Santo subito” MAY 17, 2003: The pope’s trembling tors assured him he would be able onization of a man many have called him down, but he still displays much (immediate sainthood) go up. hand and slurred speech has been to speak following his tracheotomy, “John Paul the Great” has been set of his former verve and enthusiasm. noticeable for quite some time, but John Paul, once known as the Great MAY 13, 2005: The beatifi cation for Mercy Sunday, a feast day intro- JANUARY 21, 1998: John Paul II brings now for the fi rst time a senior Vati- Communicator, is unable to utter process of John Paul II is offi cially duced by the Polish-born Pontiff . hope to the religiously persecuted can offi cial announces that the Pon- the seven Latin words of an Eas- launched when his successor, Ger- He will be co-canonized with Pope Catholics of Cuba during a six-day tiff suff ers from Parkinson’s disease. ter Sunday blessing from his win- man-born Benedict XVI, waives the John XXIII.

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Polish Easter customs in the kresy Easter in Vilnius: John Paul II Received Vilnius Palm during 1993 Visit his month, we present a hills. It is the capital of Divine Mer- from wicker and juniper, sometimes M PHOTOS: ALL look at Polish Easter cus- cy. Here is found the icon of Our decorated with different kinds of pa- toms in Vilnius, Grodno, Lady of Ostra Brama. per flowers.

and Lviv — the kresy, Easter — the time of awaiting the The is festive arian three major Polish areas and cities Lord’s Resurrection — is beautiful and enchanting in Wileńszczyzna,

T D that were Polish before World War throughout Wileńszczyzna. The the atmosphere palpable. During zwinel II but are now, respectively, Lithu- beauty lies in waiting, just as this Holy Week, there is plenty of clean- year’s mild winter ing, cooking, and baking going on. yields grudgingly No Easter table should lack roast to spring. veal, smoked ham, cooked home- Every March, made kiełbasa, cold cuts and pâté, special attention horse radish, and pastries. On Holy focuses on the Ka- Thursday at 10:00 in the morning, zimierz Market in Archbishop Gintar Grušas presides Vilnius. From the over the Chrism Mass. In the eve- cathedral to city ning throughout Wileńszczyzna is hall, stalls are set celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s up with various Supper. People greet their priests works of crafts- with flowers on that day, which com- men. A special memorates the institution both of Kazimierz Market is named in honor of St. Casimir. ginger bread-like the Cross in this Kalwaria (like Kal- horseradish, and matches. One cookie (pierniki) waria Zebrzydowska, near Kraków) only colors eggs on Holy Saturday and palms are the is built to model Jerusalem. Among morning. Many homes throughout special kings of the stations is number 33, the Wileńszczyzna use only tradition- that fair, which “Small kalwaria,”or the Church of al natural methods to paint eggs: is called the Ka- the Finding of the Cross, in which blends of oak root, onion skins, and zimierz Market in a relic of the true cross is kept. It blades of grass combined with wax. honor of St. Casi- is also the station of the Tomb of Children are the primary egg paint- mir, who died 530 Christ, in which a guard of honor ers! years ago and lies is mounted dur- in a special chapel ing the Paschal Wikieliszki palms. of the cathedral. Triduum. (There Iced pierniki and bagels are among is also a real mass anian, Belarusian, and Ukrainian. Vilnius palms, which adorn the many treats one will find at the grave of Armia While we are all familar with the Easter table, are exceptionally markets. Krajowa soldiers the customs that exist in Poland and beautiful. The most widely known near station 25). American Polonia today, we rarely are the “Wałeczi,” braided together the Eucharist and of the priesthood. The whole hear how members of the Polish mi- from natural and dyed dried flow- By tradition, all servile work course of the Way nority in those former Polish lands ers but, unfortunately, they are also should be done by Holy Thursday. of the Cross is celebrate our traditions on now- growing rarer because of the large On that day, the people of Vilnius go four miles long, alien shores. quantity of wild flowers and the to the public baths because, in folk so it’s not surpris- Vilnius — Polish Wilno — is even greater labor they require. custom, the day is known as “Clean ing the devotion today the capital of Lithuania but, Today in Wileńszczyzna, palms Thursday.” last four hours. before World War II, lay within Po- are woven in various other shapes, Good Friday is a time of quiet. The practice was land. like “brzuszki,” “rumianki,” “pta- Again, traditionally at 10:00 a.m., begun in 1669 by Bishop Jer- by Andrzej Aszkiełowicz zy Białozor, in Wileńszczyzna is the region thanksgiving for around Vilnius (Wilno), reaching the liberation of into what is today . It is the the city from the heart of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy Muscovites. of Lithuania. It is an interesting and dynamic region, full of legends and On the eve- still alive in tradition. ning of Good With the roofs of its Catholic Friday is celebrat- and Orthodox churches that shoot ed the Liturgy of into the heavens, Vilnius is a beau- the Lord’s Pas- tiful and multicultural city, perme- sion. A beautiful ated with the traditions of centuries. liturgy is celebrat- For centuries, it’s been a multicul- ed in Holy Spirit A happy customer at the Kazimierz Market. tural city in which Lithuanians, Church in Vilnius, Poles, Jews, Belarusians, and Rus- where the choir intones “We Adore The Paschal Vigil, the most beau- sians lived together. Between the You, Oh Christ, and We Bless You.” tiful and most important Mass of the world wars, when about 200,000 Vendors at the market in Wilno. From 1986-2005, the original image whole Catholic liturgical year, oc- people lived in Vilnius, 60% were of Divine Mercy, “Jezu Ufam To- curs on Holy Saturday night. There Poles, 30% Jews. In today’s city sie piórka,” “astry” and “grzybki.” the Way of the Cross is conducted bie,” hung in that church. When Bl. is a beautiful liturgy in the Vilnius of 500,000, Lithuanians constitute Palms were traditionally produced from the Cathedral to the Hill of John Paul met with Vilnius Polonia Dominican Church of Ss. Philip and the decisive majority. Catholicism in the village of Krawczuny near the Three Crosses. Fourteen sta- in that church in 1993; he received a James, which ends with a Resurrec- has been rooted in these lands since Vilnius, where the women of practi- tions are marked both in Polish gift of a Vilnius Palm. tion procession after midnight. the 14th century, when Poland and cally every home have been making and Lithuanian. Vilnius is home to Preparations for the celebration Mass at dawn on Easter is beauti- Lithuania joined together after the palms for centuries. Today, they are the Vilnius Kalwaria, in which 35 of Easter continue on Holy Satur- ful. Throughout Wileńszczyzna, the latter’s baptism and the work of the also made in Sałaty, Nowosiólki, stations marking Christ’s Passion day, as housewives prepare baskets “alleluia” swells. The Rezurekcyja first Franciscan missionaries there. Wikieliszki, and Ciechanowiski. (In stand amidst a thick wood, on hills to be blessed. Tradition dictates procession is particularly charming Sometimes called the northern the last, there is a palm museum). and valleys through which the Ce- they include colored eggs, kiełbasa, in the villages, e.g., in Podbrzezia Rome, Vilnius also stands on seven Easter palms are now often braided dron River flows. The Stations of cheese, bread, butter, water, salt, continued on next page

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Polish Easter customs in the kresy Easter in Vilnius Some Easter Reflections from Grodno continued from page 17 Easter Monday is a day for Easter Grodno (Hrodna), a city of universe, the sun, earth, physi- if you shared a blessed egg with the procession circles the church. The wishes and visits. Smigus-dingus is only 335,000, lies east of Białystok in cal strength, fertility, birth. They those close to you, it reinforced morning dew gives the procession an es- practiced in Wileńszczyzna; elsewhere today’s Belarus. Between World were believed to have a particu- your relationship and protected pecially remarkable character. in Lithuania, there is no such tradition. Wars, that area through No- lar power against evil spirits. the family against bad external In some parts of Lithuania, the head wogrodek was part of Poland. influences, assuring them of vi- The Easter breakfast , which of the household makes a sign of the Eggs play a role in every tality and health. starts after the Rezurekcyja Mass, some- cross in each corner of his home using by Fr. Roman Kotlimowski major moment of a farmer’s life. In Belarus, there was also a times lasts till late evening! The break- the blessed fire. The tradition is to pro- The Easter season begins with When a farmer led his cows out cult of holy water, especially of fast begins with the head of the house tect the house and those who dwell in it the , which starts af- for the first time in spring, he offering a prayer of thanksgiving, and water blessed at the Easter Vigil. from evil. ter sunset on Holy Saturday, ide- placed an egg on the threshold It was given to bees and poured then everybody takes a blessed egg. Ev- ally in the late evening. The rites of the barn which, after the herd Farmers foretell the weather on Holy into wells, so that they might be erybody strikes the narrower end of the of the Easter Vigil initiate people had passed, was given to the poor egg into that of the person next to him. Saturday. Winds from the south fore- healthy and clean. tell a warm summer, from the north, a into the most joyous period of with a request for prayers for It’s said that who has an egg that remains Easter, which our forefathers the farm’s prosperity. Eggs were There were also interesting whole will enjoy good health throughout cold one. Farmers in Wileńszczyzna still reasons why the Rezurekcyja sprinkle their fields on Easter Monday would joyfully mark by greeting used in the cult of the dead for the year. Everybody then eats breakfast, each other with the “alleluia” on the so-called coena novemdialis procession circled the parish with foods that had been blessed the day with holy water, praying for bountiful church thrice. Some say it is crops. They also burn or bury the shells their lips. Both Church and folk (the supper on the ninth day), before in Church. customs agree that Easter is the which concluded the mourning because Christ rose on the third After breakfast, people take part in of blessed eggs in the ground. most important feast of the whole period. They were placed in the day; others say it stood for the various Easter games. “Kaczanie jajek” One more tradition: the week of Di- year for Christians. grave to “cleanse” the deceased three theological virtues (faith, is a particularly popular game, in which vine Mercy. That week, which culmi- and to ensure that his spirit would hope, and charity). Following the multiple players take part. It usually takes nates in the Feast of Divine Mercy the One of the most visible not “wander” the world. When a Rezurekcyja, the faithful would place outdoors, weather permitting. The Sunday after Easter, is celebrated in an customs of Easter is the bless- new house was built, an egg was greet each other throughout the animals’ food trough is set standing on especially festive character, since Vil- ing of the food and beverages on placed in its foundation for good Easter Octave with “Christ is its side. Each player rolls an egg along nius is the home of the original image the Easter table. Evidence of this luck. the edge of the trough. The Easter egg of Divine Mercy, “Jezu Ufam Tobie,” risen!” (Chrystus zmartwychstał) of the next player must reach that of the practice reaches back to the end Many customs and beliefs and the reply “He is truly risen!” where it was painted (in the then-home of the seventh and beginning of were connected with Easter eggs previous one and hit it. A cracked egg of Fr. Michał Sopoċko, near the Rossie (Prawdziwie zmartwychstał). becomes the player’s property. Whoever the eighth centuries. The ancient (pisanki), too. One example was Even today, the family and Cemetery, by Eugeniusz Kazimierowski Church’s rigorous fasting prac- the practice of wybitki (cracked collects the most eggs wins. Pobite jajko in 1934. Each day, Mass is celebrated in close friends then share a com- staje się własnością danej osoby. tices forbade Christians from eggs), when one egg was struck mon Easter breakfast. In the af- Polish and Lithuanian. This year marks against another. Whoever had After breakfast, children, especially consuming meat, milk products ternoon, groups of young people, the 80th anniversary of the painting of and eggs during Lent. It was no the strongest, undamaged egg those in the villages, go from house to especially in the countryside, go the image. On this April 27, the inhab- surprise, then, that the faithful at the end was deemed to be the house, conveying Easter greetings, recit- from house to house singing Eas- itants of Wileńszczyzna will bend the joyfully awaited Easter, which strongest. There was also many ing verses, and singing Easter songs. In ter hymns and folk songs. They return, they receive Easter eggs, fruits, knee on the Feast of Divine Mercy, be- ended a long period of fast and love-related fortune telling prac- were regarded as messengers and candy. It used to also be a tradition fore that image, in thanksgiving for the abstinence. tices involving eggs. If an even in Wileńszczyzna to sing songs beneath canonization of John Paul II. The tradition of blessing number of blessed eggs were from heaven, promoting a rich the windows of unmarried women on v v v foods explains the “new life” we found on the table, it augured harvest and good life. Easter evening. It was believed that Andrzej Aszkiełowicz teaches high received in Baptism, when we quick marriage for the young v v v when a happy crowd sang for an eligible school religion in the St. Stanislaus became a “new creation.” Eggs women. When a lover gave an Fr. Roman Kotlimowski writes young lady, she would get married that Kostka High School in Podbrzezia, Lith- occupy a special place among the egg to the beloved, it foretold a from Grodno (Hrodna), Belarus, year. That tradition, unfortunately, has uania, and at its various branches. He is foods that are blessed. Eggs can happy union, success, and many where he works in the Catholic passed completely into history. a licensed tour guide of Vilnius. symbolize chaos, the embryo, the children. It was also believed that seminary. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2014 www.polamjournal.com 19

Polish Easter customs in the kresy in Łwów Lviv — Polish Łwów — today Holy Thursday evening through An important custom is the bless- the next day after lies in Ukraine but, before World Good Friday, Holy Saturday and ing of food, or “święconka,” which the Easter Mass War II, was part of Poland. the Easter Vigil—is known as the occurs on Holy Saturday. In the past at Dawn (Rezu- Paschal Triduum. It is the highpoint in eastern Poland, the blessing of rekcja). by Mikołaj Kizłyk of the entire liturgical year, remind- foods took place on the estates of E v e r y b o d y The traditions and customs of ing us that God’s love went so far as the nobility, because of the tradition knows the Easter Holy Week and Easter in what had death to give us selfless forgiveness that everything that would be put on rabbit. Its sym- been the southeastern regions of Po- of sins. Through the liturgy, one can the Easter table had to be blessed. bolism is multi- land and are now Ukraine did not enter into an intimate relationship Because such a tradition took up faceted. The rab- fundamentally differ from those cel- with the Savior in whom man finds much of the pastor’s time, the cus- bit is a symbol of ebrated elsewhere in Poland. Today, God and himself in Him. tom of blessing foods in the church the constant re- these differences are even fewer, Polish communities in the kresy, was introduced. Today, the Easter newal of life (fer- given the speed and permanence of as throughout Poland, experienced food basket is brought to church and tility) and watch- contacts between peoples. Good Friday in a particularly in- put on a table. The priest then prays fulness (it sleeps Easter—one of the oldest and tense way. As a strict fast day, peo- over the baskets and blesses them. in the daytime most important of Christian feasts— ple limited their eating to the bare The baskets most often contain: and keeps guard marks and recalls the Resurrection minimum, completely excluding • A Lamb (baranek) – a symbol of at night). The of Jesus Christ. It is hardly just not just fat or sweets, but protein as the Risen Christ; word “rabbit” in one of a number of feasts; it is the well. They ate barely one meal, of- • Eggs—(pisanki, krasanki) col- Greek is lagos, “feast of feasts,” the “celebration of ten giving even that up. The entire ored and decorated, Easter eggs similar to the celebrations” (just as the Eucharist day was passed in an atmosphere of are the symbols of new life. The word logos—the is the “sacrament of sacraments”). serious meditation, with time dedi- custom of making and sharing “Word,” Christ. The mystery of the Resurrection, in cated to prayer and penitential prac- Easter eggs reaches far into the The blessing which Christ destroyed death, pen- tices. past. The ancient Persians gave of fire, which oc- A COMMON BOND. A table of desserts for a etrates the whole of our time until The situation today in Ukraine red-dyed eggs to their friends. curs at the Easter święconka in Lviv would look at home in any Polish everything will be subject to Him. is somewhat different as a conse- The Greeks and Romans took Vigil, was con- or Polish American household. Note the lamb cake, Holy Week begins with Palm quence of the differences in calen- over the tradition. The eggs were nected with the iced mazurek, and pussy willows. Sunday. In the past, people would dars used by the Catholic (Gregori- regarded as a means to prevent lighting of fires ing which best wishes are extended reenact Jesus’ triumphal entry to Je- an) and Orthodox (Julian) churches. illness. They were also given to on hilltops at Easter. Fire was taken to each other. rusalem by either an indoor or out- Because the Julian and Gregorian animals and buried in fields (to from the church and placed on the Finally, we all know “wet Mon- door procession around the church. calendars calculate the time of Eas- counteract plant diseases). graves of loved ones. The bless- day” or śmingus-dyngus” a fun The main symbol of the day is the ter differently, celebration of the • Salt and Pepper (sól i pierprz) – ing of water also takes place at the custom when one can douse every- palm, most frequently made of Paschal Triduum in the Catholic a symbol of immortality, protect- Easter Vigil. Holy water was valued body, everywhere, with water. Cus- budding willow branches (“pussy Church often collides with the nor- ing food against spoiling highly, often treated as medicinal tom held that young girls who were willows”) and dried flowers. After mal work period of Greek Catholic • Meat and Cold Cuts (mięso i with regard to diseases of the eye soaked that day had a better chance the palms were blessed, one would and Orthodox believers: the Paschal wędliny) — symbols of prosper- and other ailments. of getting married. And if any of gently strike other members of the Triduum loses something of its sa- ity and signs that Lent was over Religious observances of Easter them were insulted by the custom— household so as the assure them of cred character when normal, every- • Horseradish (chrzan) — a sym- begin in the very early morning with it augured that she would not be good fortune throughout the year. day life is taking place on the street. bol of the Savior’s conquest of a procession and Mass that we call finding a husband soon. One could Swallowing one of the blessed buds As the oldest and most important his bitter Passion the Rezurekcja. (This is theologi- avoid being doused by an Easter foretold good health and wealth. Christian feast, Easter is celebrated • Bread () – a symbol of cally inaccurate: Catholic theology egg, which is why every young Placed behind a picture or in a vase, in memory of the Resurrection of perfection which, by tradition, today emphasizes the Easter Vigil, woman tried to make her kraszanki the palms were supposed to protect Christ. At first, it was celebrated at ought to be baked and not store beginning after sunset on Holy Sat- the prettiest. A boy giving a girl an the home from misfortune or neigh- the time of the Jewish Passover but, bought. urday, as the most important liturgy Easter egg on that day meant he bors’ jealousies. since the Council of Nicea in A.D. • Cheese (ser) – a symbol of of the entire Church year — Edi- liked her. Holy Week reminds Christians 325, it falls on the Sunday after the friendship between man and ani- tor). Afterwards, one eats a festive Alas, these traditions are disap- of the most important events in first full moon of spring (i.e., be- mals. breakfast as a family, preceded by a pearing. Only a few still survive; Christ’s Life. Its final days—from tween March 21 and April 25). The blessed foods are consumed sharing of pieces of Easter eggs dur- most have been forgotten. 20 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2014

POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL PolkaJUKEBOX / Steve Litwin Talent is Crystal “Clear”

DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC “Polka Dreams at Sea” Cruise Announced PITTSBURGH — “A Dream Its featured bands this year are favorite polka tunes, and Dream Trip 4 U” announces the details Polka Country Musicians from Trip “Priest@Sea” Father Tom of its next polka cruise adventure Conn. and The Knewz from Buf- Aleksa will be there to conduct in sunny paradise, the new “Polka falo, N.Y. The cruise will also have aPolka Mass. In between all the Dreams at Sea” Polka Cruise. From the “Polka Dreams All-Star Band,” polka excitement, adventures will January 31 thru February 7, 2015, featuring some of the biggest and take guests to the exotic tropical New Direction (l. to r.): Bob Krupa (trumpet); Frank Zeczak (clari- this Western Caribbean cruise will hottest polka stars in the coun- islands of Grand Cayman, Roatan net, sax and trumpet); Geno Rzeznik (bass and guitar); Jim Raczkowski sail from Ft. Lauderdale on board try — names to be announce very (Honduras), Cozumel (Mexico) and (drums); and Ron Urbanczyk (concertina and piano). the beautiful Caribbean Princess. soon. The Dream Trip will have the Princess’ private playground Prin- This state-of-the-art ship features “best of the best” live polka music cess Cays. “The directions are clear, keep Mixing in some originals like all of the latest innovations includ- all week long on one of the big- As anyone who has sailed with playing and singing the songs peo- “Life’s Too Short” and “It’s Alright ing a unique atrium with restaurants, gest dance floors at sea. There will us on one of Dream Trip’s previ- ple like to hear.” This first sentence to be a Polka Fan,” these five “Nick- Crooner’s Lounge, and other meet- also be a Polka Jam session where ous polka cruises can attest, you’ll of the liner notes on the new CD, el City” boys add some of their per- ing places; The Piazza — a casual you can be the star; and there will be treated like royalty on this fabu- Clear Direction, by New Direction sonal touches to this project. New street of cafés, the Vines Bar, and be themes such as “All Country – lous trip. Cruise rates start as low as of Buffalo, tells the story in fourteen Direction doesn’t need a map to find shops; The Sanctuary — an adults- Day & Night,” “Ladies Night Out,” $999. For more information and to words and 17 tracks of music. the right road. These veterans sim- only haven of serenity;, and the out- “Pajama Party,” and more. The day get a cruise brochure, contact Helga Creating a recording where Li’l ply reached back to those early days door “Movies Under the Stars” that after boarding is “Super Bowl Sun- Leonard at (724) 234-2033 or email Wally standards like “First Time,” when clubs and polka lounges fea- features first-run films. Cruisers will day,” and the cruise will have appro- her at [email protected]. “Here Comes Johnny,” and “Lucky” tured local bands playing good old especially appreciate the superior priate sports activities, so get ready You can download the brochure at polka are featured with Casey fashioned “Chicago Style” polkas. cruising experience of this premium to root for your favorite team. www.polka-cruise.com. Also keep Homel’s “To the Left” oberek, “Clear Directions” is on the Sun- cruise line. The food on the Carib- As usual, affable Polka-DJ-at- checking our Facebook page for Casey Siewierski’s “Hey Ha” polka, shine label. More band informa- bean Princess is considered some of Sea Kenny Olowin will host fun- updates at www.facebook.com/ad- and an updated Richie Gomulka tion can be found on the internet at: the best in the cruise industry. filled parties and spin some of your reamtrip4u. tune, the band plays for the people. www.thenewdirectionband.com.

Polka Insider / Steve Litwin TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk Five Bands Featured at tras on the East Coast. Three broth- March 14, 2014. Other band mem- Club Festival ers continued the band started by bers include Tom Sanocki, Frank their father. Piotrowski, Dick Strang Jr., Jeff Enough About Winter STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. His many fans will remem- Jasicki, Mike Walukonis, and the Who knew “Let It Snow” would were Jimmy K. & Mostly Honky — The American-Polish Century ber Lou and the band at the Polka band’s elder statesman Ed Sanocki. end up being an Easter song? Seri- Combo. The crowd was cozy but Club will sponsor the American Derby Weekend, April 25-27 at Ed began performing at St. Mi- ously, thinking that we’d have this everyone seemed to enjoy the Wat- Polish Festival & Craft Show, July the Hudson Valley Resort in Ker- chael’s Catholic School when he much snow on the ground when Day- kins style hamburgers, the compli- 11-13, 2014, on the club grounds. honkson, N.Y. Eddie Derwin & the was in the sixth grade. light Savings Time arrived shocked mentary pączki with paid admis- Highlighting the festival will be five Polka Naturals will be performing Their final performance was at everybody. As so many readers have sion, and of course, the solid sounds bands: The Polish Muslims; Jeff at the tribute. Eddie played many the Polish Falcon Club. experienced in their hometowns, of the band. To top it off, there was Mleczko’s DynaBrass; The Knewz; times with Lou and the Kryger Toledo broke the all time record for no snow falling at all. IPA Tribute Band; the Polka Coun- Brothers Orchestra. Radio Co-Host, snowfall, with somewhere around But enough about winter. Would try Musicians; and Box-On. Along with Eddie Derwin, Jim- Polka Fan Pass 77 or 78 inches (and still counting the prospect of a bus trip cheer any- The festival draws thousands my Sturr, Mollie B & Squeezebox, as I write this column). I hope it is one up? If the answer is yes, Stas from all around Michigan, Ohio, Joe Stanky, and the Polka Country RICHLAND, Pa. — Deborah L. gone by Easter Sunday, but I’m not Pasko and the fine folks of PRCUA and Illinois. Along with the music Musicians will be performing. “Deb” Marano, 61, Mineral Point, holding my breath. Society 162 along with Kevin and and dancing there will be a Polish The Belmonts will also be per- died Jan. 6, 2014, at Windber Hos- To while away those wintry days, Judy Kwiatkowski invite you to join pice. With her husband, Bill, she kitchen, the Polish Pub-n-Grub, out- forming. the polka crowd made appearances them for the 4th of July Polka Fire- co-hosted Saturday Morning Polka- door craft show, beer tent, and the Contact United Polka Artists, at the few events not canceled by works at Seven Springs Mountain motion and the Pennsylvania Polka 2014 Srodek’s Pierogi Eating Chal- Box 1, Florida, N.Y. or call: (800) the wicked winter. On February 23, Resort. It’s the 40th anniversary of Show. Marano also organized many lenge. A traditional Polish Mass will 724-0727. Duane Malinowski & the Polka Polka Fireworks, so there are sure to be offered on Sunday at noon. bus trips to various polka events and Jamboree played for TAPS. A com- be some extra special surprises this Admission to the festival is free served as a Cub Scout den mother. fortable crowd joined in the fun at year. The bus departs from Wyan- Michigan Band Retires HERMITAGE, Pa. — Michael to the public, although a $5.00 daily Conn-Weissenberger Hall. It was dotte July 4th with stops in Toledo MUSKEGON, Mich. — The Dorfi passed away March 18, 2014, parking fee is required. especially nice to see Duane Ma- and Cleveland along the way, and Old Timer’s Polka Band, which in his home. He was 82. linowski Jr., now a freshman at the returns July 6th after Mass. This has started playing over seven decades Born in Romania, he came to the University of Toledo, dancing with become one of my favorite polka Kryger Tribute ago, is now officially retired. United States in 1956. friends and family to the music of trips in recent years, (and I’m sure FLORIDA, N.Y. — Lou Kryger, The original band, known as the Dorfi loved polkas, and with his father’s band. the snow will be melted by the time leader of the famed Kryger Brothers Pee-wee Orchestra, began perform- his wife Olga, traveled all over the On Friday February 28th, I we take off!). If you are interested, Orchestra passed away recently in ing in 1937. Due to medical de- United States to festivals; he was a turned the vehicle north, picked $75.00 holds a seat and you can his hometown of Wilkes­Barre, Pa. mands faced by accordionist Fred member of the United States Polka up a friend, and headed to the Our find out more by e-mailing Kevin at At one time, The Kryger Orchestra Walker, the Old Timer’s Polka Band Association, and the Cleveland Pol- Lady of the Scapular Paczkowy [email protected]. All proceeds to was one of the most popular orches- played its final gig in Muskegon on ka Association. Ball in Wyandotte. Musical guests benefit PRCUA Society #162.

POLKA MEMORIES / Steve Litwin

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Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr., with DJs Eleanor and Art Kott; and Ed- Dom Polski, North Tonawanda, N.Y. Johnny Haas Band, Pottstown, Pa., 1957. (l. to r.): trumpet, Bob die Blazonczyk, Jr., circa 1990. Stephen Wilczek on washboard, and Stan Sako; bass John Osuch; sax, Bob Petro; drums, Johnny Haas; and ac- Lachut on accordion. 1967 cordion, Frank Morba. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2014 www.polamjournal.com 21

DANCE TIME / Jen Pijanowski Easter Already? A Perfect Time to Show Your Pride BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s hard to fore heading home. He is a wonder- with non-stop entertainment. Those audience. The memorial instigated UPCOMING EVENTS believe that Easter is just around ful host and I am thrilled that I was a present seemed to really enjoy the much story telling from everyone Buffalo the corner. I know that I am look- part of this birthday celebration. atmosphere at this new polka locale about their personal memories of April ing forward to many of my polka On Sunday, Buffalo Concertina and are eager to return to the next Jerry. 5 Buffalo Touch, Broadway Market friends visiting Buffalo in the next All Stars hosted its annual Hard event. Thank you for opening your There were polka lovers in atten- Easter Festival, 12:00-3:00. Free. few weeks to celebrate Dyngus Day. Times Dance. This has grown to be doors to the Polish community. dance hailing from Buffalo, Cleve- 5 Special Delivery, Polish Night, This is the perfect time to show your one of the most successful yearly It was great to be back to Buffalo land, Michigan, Chicago, and be- Moose Lodge #89, 296 Lakeshore Polish pride and attend some won- events. It is a steal to attend for only Polka Boosters meeting with music yond. The hospitality of the Pulaski Dr. E., Dunkirk 7:00. 10:00 p.m. derful events. $5.00 (as long as you bring a cou- by Buffalo Concertina All Stars. Club especially Dave and Princess $20.00. Includes dinner. pon). Once you are at the dance, This social group has been a strong- Bonczkiewicz is unmatched. It was 6 Special Delivery, Dianeagains, It was a busy second weekend there are $1.00 glasses of beer and hold during my time in Buffalo and a weekend-long celebration filled 2460 Clinton St., 4:30-7:30 p.m. of February for polkas in the Buffa- $1.00 baloney & onion sandwiches. I look forward to every meeting. with marvelous music, irresistible Free. 12 New Direction, Broadway Market lo area, as three bands performed at How can you go wrong? You get great Buffalo polka music, laughter, an abundance of reminisc- Easter Festival, 12:00-3:00. Free. three different venues. I was lucky Every table and the bar area were beer, soda, and a snack for $7.00! ing, and a multitude of new friend- 12 IPA Spring Fling Dance, The Boys enough to attend each of the events filled for this “hard times” affair. This month President Chris Tan- ships created. and New Direction, Potts Banquet and they were all quite enjoyable. There were even a few little sur- ski made homemade clam chowder While in Arizona, I learned that Hall, 41 S. Rossler St., 7:00-12:00. My first stop on Saturday night was prises as Tommy Wanderlich and for the entire club. It was absolutely the Phoenix Polish Festival was $15.00 at the Pre-Valentine’s Day Dance at Andy Bojczuk joined the band for a delicious and even more enjoyable in full swing. I took advantage of 12 Buffalo Touch, Milo’s Restaurant, Metzger’s Pub where Special De- served on a cold February evening. 5877 Main St., Williamsville. 7:30 livery filled the air with the sweet Members of the board also provid- p.m. Free. sound of polka. Couples dancing ed a delicious array of homemade 13 Phocus, Anchor Inn, 5:30-9:30 p.m. consumed the floor as they reveled baked goods for the masses. It was Free. 18 Buffalo Touch, Broadway Market in a wide variety of music from the a great get together with people Easter Festival, 3:00. Free. band. This venue typically hosts the who truly love the music and want 19 New Direction, Broadway Market band on a Sunday afternoon so it to keep it alive. The passion of the Easter Festival, 12:00-3:00. Free. was a welcome change to see a pol- officers and board shows through as ka band there on a Saturday night. they want this club to grow and re- For a listing of Easter Sunday and It was obvious that the patrons of main a mainstay in Buffalo for years Dyngus Day events, please turn to this establishment agreed as the bar to come. page 22. and adjoining room were filled with Keep an eye on the calendar of 23 Special Delivery, Polka Variety those present just to hear the music. events to join us at the next Buffalo Meeting, Pvt. Leonard Post, 2450 The evening was filled with a di- Polka Booster meeting. Walden Ave. 7:00-10:00 p.m. $8.00 verse array of music and the enter- Phocus livened up the An- members/$9.00 non-members. taining frivolity that I have come to chor Inn in Cheektowaga for their 24 John Gora, Buffalo Polka Boosters expect from Special Delivery. The monthly polka Sunday. This event Swieconka, Polish Falcons, 445 Co- friendliness and talent of these mu- always brings lots of local WNY- lumbia Ave., 7:30-10:30 p.m. $7.00 sicians is infectious to anyone who ers, but this month we were lucky members/10 non-members. happens into the bar while they are enough to have a group of visitors. 25 Buffalo Touch, Ellicott Creek Fire Hall, 45 S. Ellicott Creek, Tonawa- on the stage. Our Canadian friends descended on nda. For info call Linda 628-0648. After leaving there, I headed Dave and Princess Bonczkiewicz the Anchor and added to the vivac- Jerry D’Anna and Carol Wozniak 26 Special Delivery, Run for Smiles over to Polish Villa II for their from the Pulaski Club in Phoenix. ity of the evening. They enjoyed a owners of the Penteon 5K Sanctioned Run, SUNY Buffalo, event. New Direction was provid- few beverages, indulged in some South Campus Harriman Hall. 10:30 ing the entertainment to celebrate few songs. I love seeing fellow mu- chicken wings and danced the night this opportunity and stopped by the a.m. 1:30 p.m. Free. owner Eddie Kutas’ birthday. If sicians supporting each other. We away. It was a wonderful surprise event. I was shocked to learn that 26 Buffalo Touch, St. Gregory’s Din- you know Eddie at all, you would are so fortunate to have so much tal- for all of us. They obviously reveled over 100,000 people of Polish de- ner Dance, 200 St. Gregory Ct., Wil- know that this was destined to be ent in our area and it always refresh- in the evening too as they quickly cent live in Phoenix alone. The fes- liamsville. 8:00-11:00 p.m. a fun-filled night. The band fed off ing to see the respect amongst these said they would be returning. tival was bursting with Polish pride 27 Special Delivery, Metzger’s Pub, the energy of the people who came musicians. The band kept everyone Trumpet player Bob Wroblews- through music, art, organizations, 4135 Seneca St., 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free. to celebrate with him. Eddie poured entertained and constantly dancing. ki was celebrating his birthday so food, and much dancing. Our Lady shots of Zubrowka vodka for tables A special thank you goes out to his entire family was there to com- of Czestochowa Parish welcomes of his friends as they celebrated his the Potts family for always provid- memorate the occasion. Polka Sun- over 2,000 people a day to their an- Wesołego Alleluja! always entertaining outlook on life. ing whatever resources necessary to day is always lively at Anchor but nual festival. Happy Easter! On one of the band’s breaks, help a polka band with their event. the extra additions boosted the ex- During my visit, I noticed a polka the staff rolled out a large birthday Molly Potts stood for what seemed citement of the evening. dancing competition. They played STEVE & cake (home made by his wife Rosie) like hours as the line for the baloney Henny & the Versa Js, John Gora, ADELE while everyone in the restaurant sandwiches never seemed to end. A WELCOMED BREAK. I relished and for the dance competition fina- LITWIN cheered and serenaded him with Bargain prices on admission, deli- in a short siesta from the Buffalo le, Buffalo’s own the Knewz. It was Binghamton, “Sto lat.” Eddie is a business owner cious food, drinks, and gratifying cold winter by traveling to Phoenix, amusing to watch the couples battle New York who appreciates his customers and entertainment are a perfect formula Ariz. for a polka weekend with the it out to win the polka competition. loved nothing more than celebrating for a fun Sunday polka afternoon. Buffalo Touch. The Pulaski Club Janusz, who was the organizer of with each and every one of them. Great job Buffalo Concertina All rolled out the red carpet for the band the event, is a famous Polish broad- I know that every person in at- Stars on marketing this dance and and everyone who attended this fab- caster who relocated to Phoenix tendance wholeheartedly meant ev- making it a pleasure to attend. ulous weekend. It was a Mardi Gras from Chicago. He took some time ery cheer, na zdrowie and sto lat that celebration complete with gorgeous and talked with me about the parish was shared that evening. In true Ed- Valentine weekend brings decorations, delicious food, and un- and this successful event. die fashion, after the band had fin- thoughts of dinner, flowers, choco- believable hospitality. My visit concluded with a tour of ished playing, he invited everyone lates ... and polkas? Buffalo Touch welcomed guest the beautiful church and the grounds out onto the dance floor to have a The Penteon in Tonawanda host- musician Richie Tokarz, who which boasts a gorgeous bronze birthday picture taken with him and ed a Valentine Dance with the Buf- helped them out for this engage- statue of beloved Blessed Pope the band. Laughter filled the hall as falo Touch. Owners Jerry D’Anna ment. The band kept the beat alive John Paul II. It was a weekend everyone gathered around him for and Carol Wozniak recently and the dance floor hopping for both which created lifelong memories for this classic picture. opened this venue which hosts all days. Kenny Machelski surprised me, my husband, and my friends. The evening was almost over but types of music. The hall filled with everyone with a video remember- Thanks to my Phoenix polka fam- not until Eddie brought out plates polka lovers ready to dance their ing Jerry Darlak, the former leader ily for making this an unforgettable of rye bread, butter, and homemade cares away. The Buffalo Touch took of the band. The emotion of this getaway. sausage for everyone to enjoy be- the stage and provided attendees remembrance captivated the entire THE POLKA CAROUSEL

Your Host: Ed Slomkowski www.polishnewcastleradio.com Wed. 5:00 to 6:00: p.m. Fri. 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. www.radioharborcountry.org Wed. 11:00 a.m. to noon Sun. 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. 22 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2014 Everybody’s Polish on Dyngus Day! by Mike Pietruszka Additional events were also at www.dyngusdaybuffalo.com. Outside Western New York Ridge, Ill., from 7:00 p.m. and Jennifer Pijanowski added over time, including the Here is a listing of events avail- Easter Sunday • Indiana. Tony Blazonczyk’s New BUFFALO, N.Y. — This year very popular Dyngus Day Parade, able at press time. There will likely Phaze at the Crumstown Conversa- • Illinois. Tony Blazonczyk’s New tion Club, 59440 Crumstown Hwy., April 21 will mark one of Western which will proceed from the front of be many more, as many restaurants Phaze at Polonia Banquets, 4604 New York Polonia’s most visible Corpus Christi Church at 5:00 p.m., and bars will be running Dyngus Crumstown, Ind., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. S. Archer Ave., Chicago, Ill., dinner • Ohio. Jimmy K & Ethnic Jazz at So- and enjoyable community celebra- through the Historic Polonia Dis- Day specials and Polish food: 1:30 p.m., music 2:30-5:30 p.m., $25, kolowski’s University Inn, 1201 Uni- tions — Dyngus Day. trict, ending at the New York Cen- Easter Sunday teens 13-17 $15, children 4-12 $10, versity Rd., Cleveland, Ohio, from For those not familiar with this tral Terminal again this year. There under 4 Free. 6:00 p.m. holiday, Dyngus Day, which is ob- is also a “Blessing of the Instru- • Special Delivery. Polka Mass, Mil- • Pennsylvania. Joe Stanky & his Ca- served on Easter Monday, cel- ments” at the Pre-Dyngus Day Party lennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave., Dyngus Day dets at the Regal Room, 216 Lacka- ebrates the end of the sacrifices at the Millennium Hotel in Cheek- 12:30 p.m. wanna Ave., Olyphant, Pa., 56:00- • Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push • Arizona. Varitones at a Dyngus Day 10:00 p.m. of Lent. Dyngus Day has become towaga on Easter Sunday evening. Potluck, Pulaski Club Arizona, 4331 an opportunity to celebrate Polish Also, the new Betty and Buffalo Touch, Pvt. Leonard Post, 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektow- E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., American culture and heri- Crockski food truck will meeting 12:30, music 2:00-5:00, free Have fun, but remember to be aga. responsible. Do not drink and drive. tage, while celebrating the be officially launched on • Polka Family and Polka Country admission. coming of Spring and hav- the streets of Buffalo on Musicians, Millennium Hotel, 2040 • Illinois. Lenny Zielinski & the D Jeśli pijesz, nie należy prowadzić ing some fun. Dyngus Day. Walden Ave., 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Street Band at Glendora Banquets, samochodu. Tradition says Of course the big $10.00 10225 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago that the custom goes news this year is the back to the Middle relocation of Cho- Dyngus Day Ages when men doused pin’s Dyngus Day • Buffalo Touch and New Direc- women with water to sym- Party to downtown Buffa- tion, Polish Villa II, 1085 Harlem Rd., bolize a renewed Baptism, but lo. Hosted at the Hearthstone $10.00. a more likely scenario involves Manor in Depew for the last • Phocus, Pool Party, Millennium Ho- young men who wanted to at- 15 years, the sudden closure of tel, 2040 Walden Ave., noon to 4:00 tract the attention of young ladies as the banquet center forced Chopin’s p.m. Free. the snows of Winter began to melt. to find a new home. The organiza- • Freeze Dried and IPA Tribute Band, Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden The young men threw water and hit tion decided to move the party right Ave., 5:00 p.m. to midnight. $10.00. the women on the legs with pussy to the center of downtown Buf- • Special Delivery (1:45-3:45 p.m.) willows to get their attention. At falo, to the banquet hall of Adam’s and Phocus (6:00-10:00 p.m.), Polish modern Dyngus Day parties, it is Mark Hotel, 120 Church St., right Falcons, 445 Columbia Ave., Depew. common practice for both men and at the foot of the Skyway. Music by $10.00. women to splash each other with Rare Vintage from 2:00-6:00 p.m., • Rare Vintage (2:00- 6:00 p.m.) and water and switch each other with Special Delivery (7:30-midnight), Special Delivery (7:30-11:30 p.m.), pussy willows equally. Polka by CDS DJs Rob and Geri, Chopin’s Dyngus Day Party, Adam’s The modern Dyngus Day cel- and performances by the Chopin Mark Hotel, 120 Church St., Buffalo. ebration in Buffalo began with the Singing Society and Toronto’s • Docenko Brothers and Hocus Po- cus, Adam Mickiewicz Library, 612 Chopin Singing Society in 1961. White Eagle Dancers. Doors open Fillmore Ave., Buffalo. 5:00-? $10.00. Retired NYS Appellate Division at 11:30. Admission is only $10.00, • Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push Justice Ann Mikoll and her late and an Easter Buffet will be avail- and The Knewz, Pvt. Leonard Post, husband Ted Mikoll hosted the first able from 12:00-2:30 p.m. and 4:30- 2450 Walden Ave., 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 party at the Society’s clubrooms on 7:00 p.m. for only $10.00. Smac- a.m. Kosciuszko Street in Buffalo’s His- zne! And — to top it all — you can • Concertina All-Stars and Stepha- toric Polonia District. This year’s stay at the hotel for just $89.00 by nie & Her Honky Band, St. Stan- Chopin’s Original Dyngus Day Par- calling (716) 845-5100. islaus Social Hall Peckham St., Buf- ty was in question, but the event will You can search the Chopin’s falo. 5:00-? go on at the Adam’s Mark Hotel website (www.chopinsingingso- • Polka Family and John Stevens’ Doubleshot, Potts Banquet Hall, 41 in downtown Buffalo. (More on that ciety.com/) or Facebook page for S. Rossler St. 4:00-? later). additional details as Dyngus Day • Dyngus Day Jam Band at the Fire- The success of Chopin’s parties nears. house Bar and Grill, 2141 Clinton St., during the 1960s and 1970s led to Buffalo is the uncontested “Dyn- West Seneca, N.Y., 12:00-4:00 p.m., other Dyngus observances in vari- gus Day Capital of the World.” For $5.00. ous taverns located on Buffalo’s more information on Dyngus Day • John Gora & Gorale at IV Stallions East Side, which later spread across and the latest WNY celebration up- Bar, 2912 William St., Cheektowaga, WNY. date, check out Dyngus Day Buffalo N.Y., 5:00-9:00 p.m. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2014 www.polamjournal.com 23 Dyngus Day Kiełbasa Contest FREE CATALOG! Drivetime Polkas HEAR ALL THE POLKA STARS BUFFALO, N.Y. — Applications on with “RONNIE D” are being sought for Buffalo’s Best WESTERN NEW YORK’S ONLY SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK POLKA SHOW Kiełbasa Contest in both commer- SUNSHINE cial and homemade categories. SEND FOR A FREE CATALOG www.drivetimepolkas.com WXRL 1300AM The Broadway Market and Adam SUNSHINE MONDAY-SATURDAY Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic PO BOX 652 Circle (Mickey’s) are bringing back W. SENECA, NY 14224 5:00-7:00 p.m. the spirited event on Dyngus Day, CDs $12 each $2.00 SHIPPING & HANDLING April 21, 2014. WECK 1230AM This contest will converge Dyn- SUNDAYS gus Day revelers, Polish beer con- noisseurs, and sausage lovers into DEPEW POLISH FALCONS CLUB 8:00-11:00 a.m. the Heart of Polonia to determine FOR INFORMATION or Buffalo’s Best Kiełbasa. ADVERTISING RATES, CALL The sponsor of this event is Fill- DYNGUS DAY (716) 683-4357 more District Council Member Da- CELEBRATION vid A. Franczyk. Our 40th Year! 25th Annual Palm Sunday Polka Benefi t The winner of this year’s contest will receive a basket of Polish cheer MON., APRIL 21, 2014 ALL TICKET SALES PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE and, best of all, the honor of being 2:00 p.m.-?? • Doors open at 1:00 p.m. SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND AT SARATOGA BRIDGES NYSARC designated Buffalo’s Best in either MUSIC • FOOD • DRINKS • GOOD TIMES Sunday, April 13, 2014 doors open at 12:00 noon! category; a People’s Choice winner One of the originals — we keep it going! will also be chosen. Celebrating a local event with local bands at the K of C Hall, Pine Rd & Rt. 29 West The contest will be held at The FEATURING BUFFALO’S BEST BANDS Saratoga Springs, NY Broadway Market, 999 Broadway Musicians from the past twenty five Palm Sunday events , plus from noon-2:00 p.m. SPECIAL DELIVERY • PHOCUS Admission to the event is free. . other special surprise guests, to 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m 6:00 p.m.-?? Tickets for kiełbasa tastings will be No table reservations • Public is welcome • Plenty of FREE parking alternate with sold for $.50 each. Those in atten- Food and drinks available at reasonable prices Polka Country Musicians dance will receive a ballot to vote Kitchen will open at 2:00 p.m. (PCM) until 6:00 p.m. for the People’s Choice Contest $10.00 admission • NO REFUNDS CHILDREN UNDER 12 ADMITTED FREE WITH PARENTS SPONSORED BY: SARATOGA EAGLE (which means you get to sample the YOUR PLACE FOR EVERYTHING BEER best from the commercial vendors DEPEW POLISH FALCONS (716) 684-2373 ED NABOZNY 984-1160 • TOM PRZYBYLA 651-9195 Highlights: and help decide the People’s Choice • Prepaid tickets & Reservations: $15.00 reserves your seat winner) 445 COLUMBIA AVE., DEPEW, NY • Prizes—Raffles—50/50 Applications are being accepted www.polishfalconsdepew.com • NO BYOB—NO BYOF in both categories until April 16. • Kitchen & bar (12pm—6pm) run by the Knights of Columbus Participants must register in ad- • Live remote internet broadcast on Polish New Castle Radio! vance by completing a registration For seating & advance tickets, please mail payment to or call: form. 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SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Poland’s Best Winter Olympics Ever The Sochi 2014 Games proved to be Poland’s best winter Olympics ever. Poland won the same number of medals at Sochi — a total of six — that it won at Vancouver in 2010. However, in Sochi four of those medals were gold, in comparison to the single gold Poland won four years ago. Although Poland has par- ticipated in every Winter Olympic since 1924, it had only won a total of eight medals until Vancouver.

“DIVINE JUSTYNA” TRIUMPHS. There were high hopes for cross- Zbigniew Bródka won gold in the 1,500 m speedskating event by country skier Justyna Kowalczyk, upsetting former record holder Shanni Davis and the rest of the favor- who won a gold, silver and bronze ites. in 2010 in Vancouver. However, gold it won in Vancouver, but was goal and four assists for Team USA after the 31-year-old finished a dis- hampered by a foot injury to driver in Sochi. appointing sixth in the 5 km cross- Justyna Kowalczyk said she was determined to “win or croak” Steve Holcomb. When Pavelski returned to the country race, an x-ray showed an (“wygrać albo zdechnąć”). Curt, 33, was a Nebraska foot- NHL, he registered a hat trick in a injury that had been bothering her jumpers of all time. However, while TEAMWORK PAYS OFF. ball walk-on who earned bachelor’s 7-3 victory over Philadelphia in his since January was a fractured bone Bronze Małysz was a the four-time world and master’s degrees in electri- first game back. in her right foot. Despite the injury was won by men’s speedskating champion and four-time World Cup cal engineering. He returned to his Kowalczyk said she was determined pursuit team of Zbigniew Bródka, winner, he had never won Olym- hometown of Shelby, Nebraska A MEMORABLE DAY. February to “win or croak” (“wygrać albo Konrad Niedzwiedzki, and Jan pic gold — just three silvers and a (population of about 700) to a hero’s 15, 2014 will be remembered by the zdechnąć”). She competed in the 10 Szymanski. There was a bit of bronze. After Stoch’s win, Małysz, welcome. Poles as “Golden Saturday” or “Pol- km race and, with the help of pain- controversy after defending Olym- now a rally car driver, said that he ish Day” at the Winter Olympics. It killers and a tightly bandaged foot, pic Canada lost to the Poles in the would trade all his four medals for STRONG FINISH. For J.R. Cel- was on that single day that Poland she won gold. Unfortunately, at the bronze medal race. The Canadian just one Olympic gold. ski and the rest of the American (specifically Stoch and Bródka) start of the 30 km cross-country coach said that the Polish team was Stoch later won the long hill ski Speedskaters, it was certainly a won two gold medals, as many as race, a competitor hit her leg and the less fatigued than the Canadians jumping competition, though by just disappointing Olympics. However, it had won in every previous Winter injury forced her to eventually with- because they didn’t race as hard as three points. Stoch became only the Celski and Team USA finally did Games combined. With four golds, draw. Still, the Poles loved “Divine they could have in their previous third man to win double jumping medal, finishing a close second to one silver and one bronze, Poland Justyna” for her perseverance — race. He argued that the Polish team golds in the same Winter Games. the Russian team to take silver in ranked 11th among the 100 compet- and for bringing home a gold. did not go all-out in their semi-final Unfortunately the Polish ski the 5,000-meter relay. ing nations in both gold medals and because they knew they couldn’t jumpers failed to win a medal in the Much had been expected of the total medals (by the way, only 26 of JUMPING FOR GOLD. On the sec- defeat heavily favored Netherlands. team event. The team, comprised of 23-year-old Celski, but it didn’t go those countries won even a single ond day of the Olympics, ski jumper By going easy against the Dutch, he Stoch, Kot, Ziobro and Piotr Żyła, well for him in Sochi. J.R. finished medal). That could improve in the Kamil Stoch won the normal hill said, they were fresher in the bronze finished fourth. It was still the best fourth in the 1,500-meter individual future for the Poles, especially if competition in dominating fashion. medal match against Canada. finish by a Polish ski jumping team race, crashed in the quarterfinals of the International Olympic Commit- Despite the pressure of being the fa- The team of Katarzy- in Olympic history. the 1,000-meter and came in sixth tee approves a joint bid to hold the vorite, the current World Cup leader na Bachleda-Curuś, Luiza in the 500-meter. Still, look for him 2022 Winter Games in Poland and had an extraordinary performance. Złotkowska, Natalia Czerwonka, FAST ON HIS FEET. Zbigniew to come back strong in 2018. Don’t Slovakia. The proposal would have He surpassed second place finisher and Katarzyna Woźniak won sil- Bródka won gold in the 1,500 m forget his comeback four years ago Krakow hosting the Opening and Peter Prevc of Slovenia by almost ver. They finished behind the Neth- speedskating event by upsetting for- in Vancouver, when he won two Closing Ceremonies of the Games 13 points, a huge margin. Stoch erlands, whose athletes dominated mer record holder Shanni Davis and medals despite cutting open his as well as most of the events on ice, wasn’t feeling well that morning, speedskating. the rest of the favorites. In the final leg just five months earlier. He’s as Zakopane hosting snowboarding, but was much better by the end of The Polish’s speedskaters’ suc- pair he defeated world champion strong-minded and talented as they cross country skiing and biathlon, the day. “When I woke up I felt a cess was all the more remarkable Koen Verweij of the Netherlands come, and I’m sure we’ll hear a lot and Jasna in Slovakia hosting ice headache and I had a high tempera- considering that Poland was the by a mere 0.003 of a second. It was more from him. hockey and alpine skiing. ture, but the doctors did everything only European country competing one of the closest races in Olympic they could do bring me to life and that does not had a single profes- speed skating history, and it was HAT TRICKS. USA hockey failed LAPUS CALAMI. In last month’s they did,” Stoch said. sional indoor track for speed skaters later determined that the margin of to medal, but Joe Pavelski played PAJ, I mistakenly identified Ka- Other Polish ski jumpers also did to train on. The Poles have to ei- victory was equivalent to a differ- well. The San Jose Shark, who was leb Tarczewski as an Arizona Sun well in the normal hill competition ther travel abroad or train outdoors. ence of 4.5 centimeters. on the silver medal team four years Devil. In fact, the athletic teams at at Sochi, as Maciej Kot finished The 29-year-old Bródka is a fire- FINAL PUSH. ago, demonstrated his speed and the Tucson-based University of Ari- seventh, while Jan Ziobro was Curt Tomasevicz fighter from Łowicz who placed all-round skills in Sochi. He had an zona are called Wildcats. The Sun 13th. ended his ten-year bobsled ca- 27th in the 1,500 at the Vancouver impressive performance in the 5-1 Devil is the mascot of Arizona State Stoch and his fellow Polish reer with a bronze in the four-man Games four years ago. win against Slovenia, setting up Phil University, located in Tempe. Prz- jumpers had been inspired by Adam bobsled in Sochi. The USA “Night Kessel’s three goals. Pavelski had a epraszam! Małysz, one of the world’s best ski Train” team hoped to repeat the

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OBITUARIES IN MEMORIAM Monsignor Anthony Jaworowski Diana Maria Migala, Vocalist, Actress, and Businesswoman Active in Philadelphia Polonia by Geraldine age years, she performed in Migala joined her family as host of a live talk-in pro- Balut Coleman Polish theater and was ac- in creating the Radio Halls- gram, Just Between Us. She in August, 1976. Cardinal Diana Maria Migala, 67, tive in Harcerstwo, the Polish Royale Inn Catering Service also served as the vice presi- Karol Wojtyla, then Arch- passed away on February, 20, bishop of Krakow, later Pope Scouting Organization. Her in Chicago. Then she went on dent and business manager 2014, after a long illness. She talents went beyond theater to work in the travel industry, of Migala Communications John Paul II, was a guest at was born in Krakow, Poland St. Adalbert Church during and scouting; Migala was a first as a travel agent, then as Corporation. Additionally, on May 11, 1946. In October voice student of Alice Ste- the CEO of Europe Travel Migala was a guest director the Eucharistic Congress. 1947, she emigrated to Chi- Msgr. Jaworowski was also phens at the Chicago Conser- Bureau, Inc., also located in of the Second City Children’s cago with her parents, Jozef vatory College, as well as a Chicago. An avid traveler, Theatre, as well as serving as on the committee for the visit and Sława, along with two of student at the American Con- Diana traveled worldwide a theatre critic on the ethnic of Pope John Paul II to Phila- her sisters, Barbara and Lu- delphia in October, 1979. cyna. She was a graduate of servatory in Chicago. She and established another travel television station, ETC-TV During his distinguished Holy Family Academy High was one of the original mem- agency, Come Along Travel, channel 25. priestly career, Msgr. Ja- School and the University of bers of the Lira Singers, today Inc. Migala is survived by her worowski was honored by Illinois at Chicago, where she known as the Lira Ensemble, Along with her family, mother, Sława, sisters, Bar- many organizations for his was the recipient of a Bach- Artist-in-Residence at Loyola she established radio station, bara Holtzinger, Lucyna Mi- Msgr. Anthony Jaworows- outstanding leadership and elor of Arts degree in speech University Chicago. Migala WCEV 1450 AM, one of the gala, Krista Dinges, brother, ki, a Catholic priest for over ongoing work with the Polish and theater. Diana was very sang with the Lira as an alto metropolitan Chicago’s eth- George; a niece, three neph- 69 years, was born April 18, American community. active in the Polish American and, for 15 years, was its first nic radio stations. On this ews, one grand niece, and 1917 in the Manayunk section He was a founding board community. During her teen- assistant manager. radio station, Migala served five grand nephews. of Philadelphia. The son of member of the Polish Ameri- the late August and Katherine can Cultural Center Museum Jaworowski, he was ordained in Historic Philadelphia and Marcella Nowak, Renowned Baker and Cook a priest of the Archdiocese of a long-time board member of Polish American Social Ser- in Europe would extend into a parishioner of St. Ladislaus it was an adventure for Ted, Philadelphia in 1944. In ad- Poland, so he sent for his for 65 years. She was one of her learning disabled and dition to his archdiocesan as- vices. He served as pastor of St. family. Marcella, along with the star bakers of the church’s developmentally challenged signments, he was a teacher her mother, Anna, and sister, bake sales, creating kołaczki, son. Each ride was entertain- at St. Pius X High School, Adalbert Parish in Philadel- phia from 1972 to 1993. After Susan, arrived in the United breads, oatmeal cookies, and ment for him. They were the Pottstown, Pa. In 1972 he was States on December 24, 1938, even gołabki. Each gourmet “best of buddies.” Together, assigned as pastor of St. Adal- his retirement he was a resi- dent priest at Sacred Heart aboard the MS Piłsudski donation prepared with lov- they did everything and went bert Church in the Port Rich- Ocean Liner. ing hands, but never from any everywhere. mond section of Philadelphia. Church in Swedesburg, PA from 1993 to 2011, when he From that point, Christmas written recipe. She had an However, a few years ago, After many years of services Eve was always an important abundance of recipes in her Mrs. Nowak had a stroke and to the church he received title moved to the Villa St. Joseph for clergy in Darby, Pa. date for Marcella. At the age head. their roles were reversed. Ted of Monsignor in 1976. of 16, she began working at Marcella and her son, Ted, became her caregiver, always Involved with church and Donations may be made in memory of Monsignor Ja- one of the former Pixley and were fixtures on certain CTA at her side, ready to call 911 community activities, Msgr. Ehlers Restaurants. One day, (Chicago Transit Authority) or one of his sisters. But Ted Jaworowski was the general worowski to the priest retire- ment home of “Villa Saint as she stood at the restaurant’s buses. With Tupperware con- died in 2011. Marcella Nowak chairman of the Polish Com- by Geraldine window baking pies, Richard tainers of homemade chicken needed special care. She died mittee of the 41st Eucharistic Joseph,” 1436 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby, PA 19023. Balut Coleman Nowak saw Marcella. It was soup, in hand; she would on December 26, 2013 at the Congress held in Philadelphia Marcella Nowak, 86, was love at first sight. They had travel from her Northwest Alden Northmoor Care Cen- born in Poland. Jozef Mala- such a huge Polish wedding Side home to Lake Shore ter on Chicago’s Northwest cha, Marcella’s father, left his that there were three separate Drive. A chore? Never! She Side. She is survived by her Anna E. Rajtar family in Zdrochec, Poland to dinner seatings. They settled was always available to care daughters, Patricia Nowak Member of Dolina Polish Folk Dancers, seek work in Chicago. While on the Northwest Side of Chi- for her adult children, when- Izban and Donna Baumgardt, Saturday School Teacher here, he felt that the turmoil cago, where Mrs. Nowak was ever they were sick. But also, along with her sister, Susan. by Staś Kmieć and worked in radiology at Born in Lublin, Poland, Abbott Northwestern where Nina Polan, Polish Culture-in-exile Legend Ania Tefelska met her hus- she was loved by her pa- band Edward Rajtar at the tients and co-workers. One by Staś Kmieć speare’s Henry IV. She also Nina Poland was awarded Course for Instructors of co-worker in the MRI de- With the stage name of appeared in productions by with the Knight’s Cross of the Polonia Artistic Ensembles partment recalled how Ania Nina Polan, actress and sing- the London’s Polish Dramat- Order of Merit of the Repub- at the University of Marie taught them Polish words, er, Janina Katelbach set out ic Theatre, and ZASP Polish lic of Poland, and the Gold Curie-Skłodowska. She was kept them entertained with to conquer the world’s stage. Theatre. Medal for Merit to Culture an opiekunka (student guard- stories of cooking lessons She was a Founding Director At 27 years of age after “Gloria Artis.” ian) who excelled in the and was a calming presence of the Polish Theatre Institute a stint with Radio Free Eu- Poles and Americans bade English language, he was a in the midst of chaos. “Ania of New York and was its artis- rope, she came to the United Nina Polan farewell in a Me- student with a keen interest was always professional and tic director, director, producer States and immersed her- morial service held at St. in folklore. Eventually they looked crisp and fresh in her and manager. self in the theater scene. She Stanisław Church in Manhat- married, and she was trans- dress clothes and lab coat at Polan’s work in promot- played many New York the- tan. Friends, American actors ported to the world of Ameri- the start of the day, and later ing Poland’s culture came aters, including the famous and producers, emphasized can Polonia in Minneapolis in ironed scrubs with neat through the Institute with La MaMa, and performed in Nina’s contribution to the and the workings of the Do- creases.” the presentation of numer- theaters in several states from promotion of Polish culture lina Polish Folk Dancers. She is survived by her hus- ous plays, concerts, musicals, Washington to Florida. in the United States. Anna was a former direc- band of 25 years, daughters: operas, and cabaret perfor- Polan appeared in sev- Helena, the Queen of the Consul General of the Re- tor of the Adam Mickiewicz Karina and Kaja; siblings: mances in theaters, commu- eral films including Sophie’s Emigrants, In the Footsteps public of Poland in New York Polish Saturday School, Maciej, Piotr, Marysia, and nity centers, universities and Choice, Fever, and Occupant; of Chopin, and Who was that Ewa Junczyk-Ziomecka not- member of the Polanie Club; Basia schools, throughout the Tri- appeared on television in the Man? – a historical drama ed that Nina Polan belonged State area, elsewhere in the movie Cheaters, on Saturday about Janusz Korczak. to the greater family of the United States, and on many Night Live; and is the voice of “We are the only Polish so-called London Emigra- Edward J. Mendyka tours of Poland. Among the Olenka Targonski in the vid- American professional, bi- tion, whose members attend- Founding Member of the Polish many roles that she played, eo game – Wolfenstein: The lingual, traveling theater in ed the funeral in great num- her favorite character, apart New Order. the United States, playing the bers. The London Emigration Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland from Lady Macbeth, was In the ’70s Nina bought treasures of Polish literature, is distinguished for its patrio- Edward J. Mendyka was Cleveland roots and Polish Helena Modrzejewska. the Polish Theatre Institute drama and music,” she said. tism and cultivation of the the son of the late Adam J. heritage. At various times in founded by Lech Michalski Like other immigrant insti- Polish language, in conjunc- A Citizen of the tutions in the United States, and Anna H. (nee Twardzik) his life he volunteered at the in New York, and since 1984 tion with Polish literature and World. Born in Berlin (dur- was its artistic and general the Institute struggled with art. Consul General expressed Mendyka. He attended St. Veterans Hospital in Brecks- John Cantius Elementary ing the Weimar Republic), she director. The troupe became financial problems. Partially hope that the heritage, espe- ville, Playhouse Square, was the daughter of Zenaida the Polish Theater Institute of funded by the New York cially in the field of theater School, Lincoln High School, Seaman’s Service, and the and Adalbert College of Semplińska, a Polish activ- New York in 1984. The ob- State Council for the Arts, it that Nina Polan left, would Cuyahoga County Archives. Western Reserve University. ist from Kowno region, and jective of the institute was to continues to balance funding remain a valuable commod- After spending four years in He was one of the founders Tadeusz Katelbach, a Polish spread the knowledge of Pol- mostly on its own. ity for younger generations of To the dismay of Polan, the U.S. Army and being part of The Polish Genealogical senator of the Second Repub- ish history, through literature Americans of Polish descent. Polish American institutions of the Korean Peace Action, Society of Greater Cleve- lic, journalist and staunch ac- and music, among Ameri- Nina Polan’s ashes were have not been interested he was honorably discharged. land, and was retired from the tivist in exile. As a child she cans. transported to Poland and lived in Wilno (currently Vil- Polan staged and directed in their plight. Her passion will remain at Powązki in He was an avid Cleveland General Motors transmission nius, Lithuania) and Warsaw, productions of stage classics could be seen in her every Warsaw, in a family grave. sports fan and proud of his plant. and later grew up in London. such as Alfa by Sławomir gesture, every word and in Contributions in her mem- Nina graduated from the Mrożek; Pastorałka (Leon her work as she fought not ory will be accepted for the SUBSCRIBE and RENEW ON-LINE prestigious Royal Academy Schiller); the Wilno version only to sustain the Institute, Polish Theatre Institute (Pol- MasterCard, Visa, American Express, of Dramatic Art, performed of Halka by Stanisław Moni- but also to awaken the con- [email protected], 112 Discover, and PayPal accepted! in theaters on London’s West uszko; Krakowiacy i Górale; sciousness of the Polish in the West 72nd St. 8A, New York, End, and was directed by Pe- and Moniuszko’s Verbum United States. 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When it confectioner’s sugar and add to flour that floats up away from the bottom rises add 4 whole eggs, ½ c sugar, mixture. Sprinkle with 2 T milk and is suspect. Do not boil it but break it a pinch of slat and ½ c milk, mix- 2 t baking powder, quickly work in- and smell it. If it doesn’t smell bad, ing well. Gradually add about 1-3/4 gredients into a dough and chill in it is still good for baking. c flour and work ingredients into a fridge 30 min. Meanwhile grind or smooth dough. It should not stick process 1½ lbs farmer cheese and HARD-BOILING EGGS to hands. If too wet, work in a bit blend together with 2 med cold, (gotowanie jaj na twardo). There more flour. Melt 1 stick minus 1 pat well-mashed potatoes. Cream ¾ c are two basic ways of preparing of unsalted butter and gradually add butter with 1 c confectioner’s sugar. hard-cooked eggs: 1) Newer way: to dough, working it until butter is Add 1 t vanilla extract, continue Place fresh eggs that have passed absorbed. Set said in warm place to beating, gradually adding 5 egg the freshness test (above) in pot double in size. Transfer dough to yolks and cheese mixture a little at a in single layer and full with water greased, breadcrumb-sprinkled bab- time. When fully blended, sprinkle which should be 1-1/2- to 2 inches ka, brioche or Bundt pans and again in with 3 T potato starch (or corn- above the eggs. Add 1 T salt and on YOU CAN GARNISH deviled eggs with any number of fresh-cut veg- allow to rise until doubled. Brush starch), add 1 c plumped raisins and medium heat bring to a boil under etables. These mushroom deviled eggs (jaja nadziewane pieczarkami) are exposed top with beaten egg yolk 2 T finely chopped candied orange cover. Switch off heat and let stand decorated with slices of red and yellow sweet peppers and green onions. and bake in pre-heated 330° oven rind. Mix ingredients and fold in 3 covered about 15 min. Pour off hot 30-40 mins. stiffly beaten eggs whites. Roll out touch, press a chive cross into the bine with onion. Add 2-3 heaping T water and cool in cold running wa- ⅔ of the dough ¼” thick to fit lightly top of each egg (cut chives into 1” ter until cooled to room temp. 2) finely chopped fresh dill, 1 heaping WAFER-STYLE MAZURKA (ma- greased pan. Top with cheese filling and 1/2” strips). Our Babcia’s way: Place fresh eggs T finely chopped chives and salt & zurek na waflu). If you don’t do and smooth the top. Roll remain- that have passed the freshness test MUSHROOM-DEVILED EGGS pepper rather generously to taste. much baking, this is the mazurka ing dough into pencil-thick strands for you! You will need several (4- (above) in pot in 1 or 2 layers and (jaja nadziewane pieczarkami). In Mix ingredients well. Fill shells and arrange latticework on top of 5) large, plain square or rectangular full with water which should be saucepan sauté 4 oz finely chopped with mixture pressing it down very cheese. Brush top with beaten egg wafers (available at a pastry-supply, 1-1/2- to 2 inches above the eggs. fresh mushrooms and 1 finely gently so as not the damage them. and bake in preheated 350° oven gourmet, speciality or European Bring to boil, reduce heat and cook chopped med. onion in 2 T butter or Sprinkle tops generously with bread about 50 min. import shops) or large sheets of at a gentle rolling boiling 8-10 min margarine until fully cooked (about crumbs, pressing them in gently. To opłatek (Christmas wafer). Spread 1 OUTSOURCING (zaopatrzenie depending on size of eggs. Pour off 15 min), stirring frequently. Peel 6 serve, fry stuffed eggs, open-side sheet thinly with thick jam (powidła, zewnętrzne). Nothing can beat hot water and cool in cold running hard-cooked eggs and remove yolks. down in 2 T butter or margarine un- apricot, cherry), cover with another good, home-made comfort foods water until cooled to room temp. Mash yolks and combine with cool til a golden-brown crust forms and wafer, press down gently and spread at Easter time. However, there may mushroom-onion mixture. Stir in 2 EGGS IN HORSERADISH SAUCE top of shell is hot to the touch. thinly with canned or home-made be times and situations when that T sour cream, 2 T finely chopped (jajka w sosie chrzanowym). Com- chocolate of white frosting, cover is not an option. In such cases, out- fresh dill and 1 T finely chopped bine 3/4 c sour cream with 1 heap- DID YOU KNOW? Although with another wafer, spread it with sourcing may be the next best thing. fresh parsley. Mix well, salt & pep- ing T prepared horseradish. Season known in Polish as “palmy” or jam and continue alternating. 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