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THAD BOCIANOWSKI DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE PAGE 9 THE GOOD SERVANT • BALTIMORE’S 13TH ANNUAL KATYN REMEMBRANCE • FIVE DAYS IN POLAND POLISH PRIESTS TAKE ON NEW DUTIES • SWITALSKI RECEIVES PURPLE HEART • “IT WAS A POLISH WIMBLEDON” THE KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION CELEBRATES TWENTY-THREE YEARS OF TEIP PROGRAM • MUSIC FOR HUNGRY EARS Polish Pulchritude Immigration Reform NEWSMARK Threatens Visa Waiver WASHINGTON Sainthood for “Our Pope” — Poland’s ambas- ROME — The prayers of generations of Poles and Pol- sador to the United ish American were answered when the Roman Catholic States says proposed Church announced it will declare the late Pope John Paul piecemeal changes II a saint. to the country’s The proclamation was immigration laws made after Pope Francis could threaten Poles signed the decree granting being included in sainthood to the late Pol- SCHNEPF: “... di- the Visa Waiver Pro- ish-born pontiff. viding the bill gram. Many Polish Ameri- into smaller parts “The idea of di- cans feel a strong sense of is ... dangerous viding the bill into pride for John Paul both as for us ...” smaller parts is Catholics and as Poles, said somewhat danger- the Rev. Steve Bartczyszyn ous for us, because it could lead to the of St. Hyacinth Basilica in Visa Waiver Pro- Chicago’s Logan Square gram being excluded neighborhood. With most [from the reforms],” Catholics, he said, saying ambassador Ryszard “our pope” means the cur- Schnepf said. “Not rent pope. For Polish Cath- because it is contro- olics, “our pope” refers to John Paul, even eight years after MISS POLONIAS 2012 Alexandra Szelewski (left) and 2011 Amanda Mozdzen versial, but because his death, he said. (right) congratulate Christine Pyrda, who was awarded this year’s title at the 59th it is not of interest “Sometimes they’ll even say, ‘our countryman the Polish Scholarship Festival, held in Syracuse, N.Y.’s Clinton Square, June 21-23. to members of the pope,’ and later on they’ll keep saying ‘our countryman,’ Pyrda is a junior at Whitesboro High School. Born in the United States, both her House of Represen- BOEHNER. “We not just ‘the pope’ — it shows they hold him near and dear parents emigrated from Poland. Pyrda would like to major in electrical engineer- tatives.” are not going to to their hearts,” Bartczyszyn said. ing and physical therapy at Buff alo University. Fluent in Polish, she has danced A meeting do the Senate John Paul II was pope from 1978 until his death in with The Little Poland Dance Ensemble and volunteers at the Polish Community of Republicans bill.” 2005, and the “celebrity” pontiff, drawing vast crowds as Home during her free time. in Washington he crisscrossed the globe. Over the past fi fty-six years, over $330,000 in scholarships have been awarded. decided to oppose to a central plank of a At his funeral, thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Story on page 20. See “Immigration,” page 4 Peter’s Square and chanted “Santo subito” (“Sainthood now!”). The pope was fast-tracked to beatifi cation and be- PGSA Documenting a Quest for Truth came “the blessed” John Paul II barely six years after his death, the fastest beatifi cation in centuries. Celebrates An Interview Pope John XXIII, who convened the Vatican II council Anniversary with Dr. Sabina in the 1960s, will also be declared a saint, the Vatican said. Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J., Vatican press director, Helping Searchers Find Bober on the said that the gathering of cardinals to decide the date of Polish Roots for 35 Years Legacy of the canonization of Blessed Popes John Paul II and John CHICAGO — 2013 is the 35th Anni- Bishop Ignacy XXIII will most likely be held in September with the can- versary of the founding of the Polish Ge- Tokarczuk onizations of both popes to follow soon after before the nealogical Society of America (PGSA). end of the year. While Blessed John Paul II’s cause fol- On April 23, 1978, a meeting was Dr. Sabina lowed the steps and had an accepted second miracle, that of Bober, trained John XXIII did not. Fr. Lombardi explained that allowing held at the Polish Museum of America in Chicago to discuss the forming of a in theology and his canonization to go forward without a miracle is in the Church history, power of the Pope, but is not absolutely necessary. Thus, Polish genealogical society. Statistics showed many Americans can trace at earned her doctor- he will be canonized in the 50th anniversary year of the ate at the Catholic opening of Vatican Council II, which he convoked. least one ancestral line to Poland. With that information and the enthusiasm of University of Lub- Pope John Paul II, the third-longest serving pope in his- lin (KUL). Her re- BOBER. “For me, he [Archbishop Tokarczuk] is a pillar of the tory, died in April 2005 at the age of 84. He had suffered those present, a second meeting was scheduled on May 5, 1978. At that meet- search has focused Polish Church and a model for both clergy and laity.” from Parkinson’s disease, arthritis and other ailments for on Polish Church several years before his death. ing the Polish Genealogical Society was its enemy. He was uncompromising in born and Edward Peckwas was elected history during the period of communist his defense of the individual and of the During his tenure, he became the most widely-traveled rule, and her dissertation focused on the pope in history and canonized more saints than any other president – a position he held until 1991. Church. There can be no concessions The Mission of the Society has always activities of Przemyśł bishop Ignacy To- to communists, he once said during a pope. karczuk (1918-2012), whose resistance His papacy included a lot of fi rsts. He was the fi rst mod- been “to collect, disseminate and pre- conversation with Primate Wyszyński. serve information on Polish and Polish to communist dictatorship was every bit In that regard, one could see the kind of ern pope to visit a synagogue and the fi rst pope to visit as vigorous (if less well-known) than Cuba. American family history and help re- man he was even before he took char- searchers use that information.” Primate Stefan Wyszyński’s or Cardinal ge of the Diocese of Przemyśł. While Karol Wojtyła’s. She spoke with the Pol- STEPS TO SAINTHOOD. There are three steps to becom- By 1992, the Society had grown to studying at the Catholic University of well over 600 members and changed its ish American Journal’s John Grondelski Lublin, he stood up for the University’s ing a Catholic saint after death: about Tokarczuk’s life and work. First, the title “venerable” is formally given by the pope name to Polish Genealogical Society of arrested rector, Father Słomkowski, who America to refl ect is national member- opposed communist interference in the to someone judged to have exhibited “heroic virtues.” Sec- When speaking about the Church’s ond, a miracle must be attributed to the deceased person’s ship and geographic diversity. Current University’s internal functioning. He did membership is approximately 2000, role in freeing Poland from communism, the same after Primate Wyszyński’s ar- intervention, allowing beatifi cation. Canonization — or people think of Cardinals Wyszynski and sainthood — requires a second attributed miracle. with representatives in all states, Canada rest, publicly calling his imprisonment and other countries. Board meetings fol- Wojtyla. But your writings show the im- unlawful. In 2010, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI approved John portant role of Archbishop Ignacy To- Paul’s fi rst reported miracle: a French nun supposedly lowed by a General meeting are held 4 times a year – February, May, August karczuk of Przemysl in resisting commu- Archbishop Tokarczuk built some- cured of Parkinson’s disease. nism. Tell us something about him and The second miracle reportedly occurred in Costa Rica, and November. General meetings are a thing like 400 churches in his diocese learning and sharing opportunity with a that role. without government permission. Why where a woman said she recovered from a severe brain in- Archbishop Ignacy Tokarczuk’s role jury thanks to the intervention of John Paul II. featured speaker or genealogical related was that so important, and why did he program. in Poland’s liberation from commu- need so many churches? See “Second Miracle,” page 4 See “PGSA,” page 4 nism was enormous. The government of Communist Poland regarded him as See “Archbishop Tokarczuk,” page 4 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2013

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Follow us on Facebook or visit us The Good Servant on the internet at: polamjournal.com We all knew ture and the role it plays in its fol- managing the PIER 53 TO BECOME PARK. From John Paul II lowers’ lives. With that, he beatified PAJ’s Bookstore 1873 to 1915, immigrants from Po- August Q Sierpieñ would one day 1,340 people and canonized 483 and countless land, Italy, and Germany began their be a saint. Some saints, more than the combined tally clerical duties. life in America by being dropped “The saints have always been of us knew it of his predecessors during the pre- An ardent off by American Line steamships at the source and origin of renewal long before he ceding five centuries. athlete, he loves Pier 53, an Immigrant Port of Entry in the most difficult moments in the became pontiff. John Paul II was a servant of the the outdoors, at Washington and Delaware Av- Church’s history.” — John Paul II Karol Woj- Roman Catholic Church, and with and will un- enues in Philadelphia, known as the tyla was a man that, came under fierce criticism for doubtedly spend “Mini Ellis Island.” 1 1944. Warsaw Uprising be- who personified upholding the Church’s teachings MISZTAL. Retires more time in his Among these immigrants was gins. the 20th cen- against artificial contraception and after 32 years at kayak, on his my maternal grandmother, Mary 2 1899. Birth of Apolonia Cha- tury’s greatest BLESSED JOHN the ordination of women, and for PAJ. Harley, or at the Winkowski, nee Ciarkowska. lupiec, silent screen star later battle between PAUL II. Canon- his support of the Church’s Second shooting range. To assist the arriving Polish known as Pola Negri. (d. 1987). good and evil. ization expected Vatican Council and its reform. But, We wish him a very happy retire- immigrants Polish American So- 3 1924. Death of Jozef Conrad He witnessed one has to ask: if the head of the Ro- ment and thank him for his role in cial Services was created in 1908 Korzeniowski (Joseph Con- to take place by the invasion year’s end. man Catholic Church isn’t going to keeping the PAJ moving forward. by concerned Polish residents. In rad), 66, British and Polish au- of his native toe the company line, how can he 1915, the immigration station, one thor. NEW P.O. BOX With Christo- 6 FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION Poland, the murder of friends and expect that of anyone else? of seven processing centers for im- 7 1944. Poles play import role in neighbors, and the subsequent en- Many were also critical of John pher Misztal’s retirement, we have migrants in the United States, was Battle of Falaise. slavement of his country. Rather Paul II’s lack of leadership through- closed our Boston, N.Y. post office closed. The Pennsylvania Railroad 8 1915. Birth of Fr. Cornelian then surrender to fear, he found out the church’s sex abuse scandals. box. Effectively immediately, all used the building as a warehouse Dende, famed director of the faith, and used it to help others. But an assessment of qualifications editorial mail should be sent to P.O. until it was destroyed by a fire in Fr. Justin Rosary Hour. As a Pole, his sainthood means as a pope are entirely different Box 271, North Boston, NY 14110- 1965. In 1970 the pier became the 9 1942. Death in Auschwitz of St. much for Poland and her descen- from assessing his effectiveness as 0271. All accounting and subscrip- possession of the city’s port sys- Teresa Benedicta. dents. A native son in the truest a church leader, said Michael Sean tion renewals will still be sent to our tem and in 1990 was turned over 10 1880. Founding of the Polish sense of the word, John Paul II’s life Winters of the National Catholic Bowmansville post office box. to the Delaware River Waterfront National Alliance. was shaped by his patriotism. His Reporter. For those of you who are won- Corporation (DRWC), a non-profit 11 1950. Birth of Apple Computer love for Poland carried him from his “Declaring someone a saint is dering, Boston and North Boston founder Steve Wozniak. steward of the city’s master plan 13 1916. Birth of Polish American childhood to his final moments in not declaring that they were a good are south of Buffalo. for developing the central Delaware historian Edward Pinkowski, the Vatican. John Paul II’s canoniza- pope or a bad pope ... that has noth- waterfront. who discovered Pulaski’s re- tion is a validation of the Church’s ing to do with the skill set for being THANK YOU, CLIPPERS. For de- Presently, Pier 53 is a thin finger mains in the Pulaski Monument role in Polish history and culture. In a pope. This is basically a declara- cades, a dedicated army of “clip- of tree-covered land stretching into in Savannah, Georgia. 1978, news of the election of Polish tion that this person is in heaven, pers” mailed the PAJ hundreds of the tidal waters of the Delaware 14 ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE pope was a miracle in itself. Now, that they exhibited certain heroic newspaper and magazine stories of River. In 2014, Pier 53 will have a 15 ASSUMPTION his sainthood is proof. His love for virtues in their life and that they are Polish interest. Their dedication and new look. The DRWC has raised also known as Matki Boskiej family, faith, and county is indeed a role model for being a good Chris- keen eyes made the PAJ a “people $1.5 million in public and private Zielnej, Feast of the Lady of at the center of his Polishness, and tian — not necessarily for being a paper,” because the articles they grants to transform Pier 53 into a the Herbs. This day is marked in Poland by a massive pilgrim- – as he so often reminded us – our good pope.” submit drive its content. park. age to the Shrine of Our Lady of Polishness. Despite his critics, John Paul II With the advent of the internet, Thanks to the Polish American Czestochowa. Without a doubt, John Paul II was was a servant who knew his mas- more and more clippings became Center for sharing this news with 1920. “Cud na Wis³a” (“Mira- one of the most influential leaders ter’s will, and was not “beaten with the electronic type, composed of ev- us. Truly this will be an honor for cle on the Vistula”). Polish vic- of the 20th century. With the help of many blows.” (Luke 12:47). He un- erything from links to news stories the million-plus immigrants who ar- tory over the Red Army on the the United States, and the Solidar- derstood that much would be asked to copied-and-pasted articles. These rived from Europe and saw this as Wisla River. ity union in Poland, he helped bring of him. now outpace the hard copy we re- their front door to life in America! 16 1941. Largest crowd (135,132) an end to Communist rule in Poland Through it all, Karol Wojtyla ceive. to attend a U.S boxing march, and eventually all of Europe. was an exemplary Christian whose We thank those of you who still DON’T BE SHY. If you started a watched Tony (Zalewski) A key goal of his papacy was to words and actions have earned him take the time to cut out and mail new job, added new family mem- knock out Billy Prior. Zale news items to our office, and - en 17 ST. HYACINTH transform and reposition the Catho- a permanent chair amongst Heav- bers, celebrated any milestones (an- Sw. Jacek, priest, 1257. He is lic Church. He sought to improve its en’s most beloved saints. courage you to continue doing so. niversaries, graduations, baptisms, often depicted carrying the relations with Judaism, Islam, the However, be sure to send your clip- retirement, etc.), or just want to fill Blessed Sacrament from a Eastern Orthodox Church, and the CLOSING DOORS, OPENING pings to the North Boston address fellow subscribers in on your life, be church about the be pillaged by Anglican Communion. It was John NEW ONES. The guy who kept (see above). sure to keep us updated. thge Tartars. He is the patron Paul II who said there was an “ur- things running behind the scenes saint of pierogi, and the phrase, gent need” for the world’s great re- at the PAJ has retired: Christopher “Swiety Jacek z pierogami!,” ligions to come together, in light of F. Misztal, one of the founders of SPEAK UP / Letters to the Editor (“St. Hyacinth and his pierogi!”) their “common desire that all men Panagraphics, the paper’s publisher, is an old expression of sur- be purified of the hatred and evil has retired after 32 years of service. prise, roughly equivalent to the that always threaten peace.” A graphic artist, Misztal was re- American “good grief!” or “holy Brzezinski on Syria smokes!” He understood the importance of sponsible for most of the artwork 19 1506. Death of Alexander Ja- one-on-one contact, even if it meant and cartoons published in the PAJ “Brzezinski Questions U.S. author of many books, a respected giellon. one-to-five million, the estimated and the company’s first paper, the Policy on Syria” (PAJ, July 2013) member of our elites, only now sees 20 1940. Polish pilots fight in the number of people who came out to Polish American Voice. As technol- calling it “chaotic,” charging that that Obama is nothing but an empty Battle of Britain. hear and see him in Manila in 1995. ogy changed, he was put in charge the White House has not developed suit? The observations made with 1907. Birth of Henry Archacki, As pope, John Paul II visited 129 of the pre-press department, where a “specific strategy,” noting that “it respect to the Syrian policy by the founder of the Polish American countries. He left the Vatican over he spent countless hours process- all seems rather sporadic, chaotic, astute foreign policy expert, apply Historical Association. 1,500 times on visits to far away ing photographs and negatives for unstructured,” etc. to Obama’s domestic policies where 24 ST. BARTHOLOMEW lands, and to Roman Catholic par- printing. Adapting to further indus- Isn’t it amazing that a former na- chaos and inaction reign. 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Baltimore’s 13th Annual QUOTES / compiled from news sources Katyn Remembrance PHOTO: RICHARD POREMSKI RICHARD PHOTO: by Richard P. Poremski “Our Prayers Have Been Answered” BALTIMORE, Md. —And yet “Our prayers have been an- have met has been now proclaimed “I think it’s fabulous. He truly, they came again – for the thirteenth swered. He lived his life as a saint, a saint.” truly was a good man and I’m going year in a row – to assemble in hom- by example. Everything he did was — New Orleans Auxiliary Bish- to cry.” age to the over 25,000 Polish vic- holy.” op Sheldon Fabre, who, as a semi- — Margaret Fanning of New tims of the Katyn Forest Massacre — Justyna Sardin, a member of narian, met John Paul II in Rome. Orleans. in 1940 at the bloodied hands of the Holy Rosary Parish in Baltimore, v v v v v v Soviet Union’s NKVD in Russia Md., on the pending canonization of “You could not only hear it, but “Holiness just exuded from him. during World War II. From the ora- Pope John Paul II. you can also feel it — you can touch When I touched his hand and he tors everyone heard words of retro- v v v the faith he was projecting to the put those rosary beads in my palm, spection about the atrocity that took “This is great news not only for people.” there was a sense that he was close Poland’s brightest and bravest at the Polish Catholics, but all Catholics. — Chicago’s Auxiliary Bishop to God.” onset of the war. Pope John Paul was not only special Andrew Wypych, who attended — Sister Cherree Power, prin- Three coordinated Katyn Re- to Catholics, but to people from all seminary in Krakow and was lat- cipal of St. Veronica’s School in membrance events took place in religious faiths and backgrounds.” er ordained by John Paul, a few Howell, N.J., on her final visit with Baltimore, April 28, 2013 organized — Marta Samek, manager of months before the cardinal was Pope John Paul II in Rome in 2004. by the National Katyn Memorial the Krakow Deli in Woonsocket, R.I. elected pope in 1978. v v v Foundation (NKMF) under the aus- v v v v v v “He was a great man. I am so pices of Chairman Richard P. Po- “He’s absolutely deserving. I’ve “There are certain Catholics who happy this has happened and so remski and its Board of Directors. been waiting for this. I thought he are always invoking John XXIII and emotional I can’t even think of what In the morning, a solemn Polish- U.S. Representative John Sarbanes, emulated holiness. He’s one of the other Catholics who are always in- to say,” English Mass was celebrated at Holy one of several speakers, addresses best popes. He had so much sincer- voking Pope John Paul II. [Pope] — Teresa Sitar, 35, a shopkeep- Rosary Church, which included the the audience at the base of the Na- ity and holiness.” Francis is trying to say there are er from John Paul’s native Poland, participation of two Polish folklore tional Katyn Memorial during the — Chris Kruk of St. Nicholas two ways of living out the Christian who has been living in Italy for the groups and two formations of Polo- Katyn Remembrance Day ceremo- Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. vocation and the church needs them past twelve years. She said she wait- nia military honor guards. The Mass nies in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. v v v both.” ed in line for 16 hours to see John was followed by a reception in the “It’s exciting to say someone — National Catholic Reporter’s Paul at his wake. church’s undercroft. whom I knew, someone whom I Michael Sean Winters. At 1:00 p.m., beneath a cloudy sky, over 200 people assembled at on Katyn Circle in Harbor East, the 2013 Catholic Religious Assistance for the Church in Poland site of the National Katyn Memori- al. The national colors of the United League Appeal A TRADITION OF FAITH, LOVE AND SHARING WITH OUR BRETHREN IN POLAND States and Poland were advanced ext year will be the lic League has been a tremendous will bear fruit.” cause. by the Polish Legion of American seventieth anniversa- moral significance for the Church The 2013 Catholic League Ap- At the request of the Polish hier- Veterans Maryland Department, ry of the founding of in Poland. May Christian love con- peal for religious Assistance to the archy this years’ Appeal is designat- and the Polish Army Veterans Post the Catholic League tinue to arouse us to care and share. Church in Poland will take place ed for the support of the Polish Pon- 36, from Passaic, N.J. Baltimore for Religious Assis- The National Executive Director during the month of August in the tifical Institute and Polish Pontifical dance groups Krakowiaki (youth) tance to the Church in of the Catholic League, eight-county Diocese of Buffalo. College in Rome where talented and Ojczyzna (adult) led the singing N Poland. We give thanks Most Rev. Andrew P. Notice your parish Sunday bulletin priests are sent for higher studies. of the national anthems. The Roman to almighty God for Wypych, Auxiliary as to when you will be given the Please remember to pray for the Catholic, Polish National Catholic, all those clergy and la- Bishop in the Archdio- opportunity to contribute for this success of this year’s appeal. and Jewish denominations were the ity who pioneered the cese of Chicago visited officiating clergy. Many local and cause. the Buffalo diocese last national Polonia groups were in at- The continuation of October. Following his tendance. MC Adam Mazurek con- the Catholic League visit Bishop Wypych ducted the proceedings. mission is now our wrote: “I am still under Among the speakers were U.S. responsibility. It is a the aura of my visit to Senator Paul Sarbanes (retired); challenge to continue Buffalo. I thank you, his son, U.S. Representative John and build upon a rich the diocese, for your Sarbanes; Mayor Stephanie Rawl- tradition. The torch of warm welcome. I am ings Blake; City Council President the Catholic League grateful for your hospi- Bernard “Jack” Young; U.S. Major has been placed in our M S G R . M A T T H E W tality so my visit would KOPACZ, P.A. Buffalo General James A. Adkins; Rabbi hands. We hope and be fruitful. I am grate- Amy Scheinerman; and Polish Em- Diocese Coordinator, pray that once again Catholic League. ful for meeting Bishop bassy Consul General Piotr Konow- we can count on your Malone who is very rocki. U.S. Senators Barbara Mi- support. cordial and open to the continuation kulski and Benjamin Cardin, along The only way to ensure the fu- of the work of the Catholic League with Governor Martin O’Malley, ture viability of the Catholic League in his diocese. I will send him a note were not able to attend, but sent is for all of us to come together and of appreciation for his kind collabo- In gratitude, the priest-students at the Polish Pontifical College and the their respective representatives. An support it with faith, prayer and a ration. It was also good to see Bish- Polish Pontifical Institute in Rome remember the Catholic League bene- extensive wreaths-laying ceremony, contribution. Individually we can do op Kmiec and to share a delightful factors in their prayers. retirement of the national colors, some things but together we can do conversation. Thank you also for and “Taps” played by an Army bu- great things. showing me the beautiful churches gler, followed the speeches. Approaching a seventieth anni- (Saint Joseph Cathedral, Our Lady 2013 CATHOLIC LEAGUE At the reception/dinner held in versary gives us the opportunity and of Victory Basilica, Corpus Christi) APPEAL the Great Hall of Polish National reminder to reflect on the past and and for the opportunity to celebrate “LIGA KATOLICKA” Alliance Council 21, Poland’s develop a plan for the future. the Eucharist in the Magnificent President Lech Kaczynski and the The great Missionary of the Church of Saint Stanislaus. I know RELIGIOUS ASSISTANCE other 95 victims of the catastrophic Church Saint Paul, writes in his that the League will do much good TO POLAND April 10, 2010 Katyn/Smolensk air- first letter to the Corinthians: “If because the Holy Spirit is present plane crash were also remembered. one member suffers, all the mem- as I listen to the priests and see the Your gift will help subsidize: Candles were lit in front of their bers suffer with it; if one member is love they have for the Lord and for • PONTIFICAL INSTITUTE IN ROME • PONTIFICAL COLLEGE IN ROME photo collage by the Consul Gen- honored, all share it’s joy. You then their brothers in faith. I ask for your eral, followed by the re-reading of • FURTHER EDUCATION OF PRIESTS are the body of Christ. Every one of prayers to the Blessed Mother that • ASSIST CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS the NKMF’s letter of condolences you is a member of it.” The Catho- through her intercession our efforts addressed to the Polish Ambassador • PROMOTE, STRENGTHEN EVANGELIZATION and our brethren in Poland. In keep- ing with Polish custom and tradi- tion, everyone rose to their feet to MY GIFT THIS YEAR FOR THE CHURCH IN POLAND: observe one full minute of silence. IN MEMORY OF: Future of Gdansk q $100 q $50 q $25 q other Shipyard in Jeopardy NAME GDANSK, Poland — The fate of the Gdansk shipyard, birthplace ADDRESS of the Solidarity movement, is in CITY STATE ZIP jeopardy again, as its new Ukrai- nian operator runs out of funds to PHONE pay wages. That investor’s plans to construct modern high tech ships q CHECK HERE IF YOU WISH YOUR GIFT TO BE ANONYMOUS and a wind turbine factory have MAIL TO: MSGR. MATTHEW KOPACZ, P.A. failed. Since there will be no more COORDINATOR loans from private banking institu- Recently, the National Executive Director of the Catholic League, the CATHOLIC LEAGUE tions, the shipyard’s only remaining Most Rev. Andrew Wypych, Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Chi- 160 CABLE ST., BUFFALO, NY 14206 recourse is financial aid from the cago, visited and celebrated the Eucharist at the Polish Pontifical College GOD BLESS YOU! BOG ZAPŁAC! Polish government. in Rome. His visit there keeps us united and informed. 4 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2013 Archbishop Tokarczuk: Predicted Communism’s Collapse continued from cover priest and the faithful, for which the which the clergy of a desire to save those decaying The motto “Bringing God Closer local community and the bishop’s informed the monuments of culture as well as to People” was already found in the chancery raised money. Far more faithful during to use the empty churches for the pastoral program that Bishop Tokar- painful was being expelled from Mass, which an- Latin Rite, especially in the Bieszc- czuk announced on the day of his studies or fired for building illegal noyed the author- zady, where the local impoverished ingress as bishop. To achieve that churches. In those cases, even the ities very much. population was in no condition to goal, it was necessary to guarantee bishop helped victims find work. The Archbishop build churches from scratch. The people places for worship. Accor- It should be added that the greatest received a sum- Communists did not want to let the ding to him, a well-functioning pa- number of churches and chapels in mons to appear bishop take over the churches. They rish in a city should not have more Communist Poland were built in the before the Prose- stirred up the Orthodox clergy to than 10,000 faithful; in rural areas, Diocese of Przemyśł. cutor, but refused take back by force the churches the the distance to church should not to go. The au- Roman Catholics had taken over. In exceed 2.5 miles. At that time, espe- In what other ways did Archbish- thorities accused 1979, Bishop Tokarczuk received cially in the Bieszczady and the Ni- op Tokarczuk resist communism? him in the Vati- the Janina Ławruk Foundation skie Beskidy, the distance to church Neither the Polish Church nor can. The com- award for saving those Greek Cath- in some villages was huge. Archbishop Tokarczuk had any me- munists circu- olic churches. In the Diocese of Przemyśł, there dia behind them, the latter having lated anonymous ARCHBISHOP TOKARCZUK (1918-2012) “brought Tokarczuk did not take churches were too few churches in relation to been completely taken over by the leaflets about his people to the Church through his attitude and activi- away from the Greek Catholics; he the numbers of the faithful. By mid- state. The only way to reach society supposed col- ties,” said Bober. “I know many cases where people who saved churches that, absent an own- 1958, permission for building or re- was through the pulpit. Archbishop laboration with did not believe were converted after talking with him. er, would have been lost. The ex- novating churches had been stopped Tokarczuk noted, through his ser- the Nazis during One sees an almost opposite phenomenon today: propriation of these churches by the throughout Poland, the government mons and pastoral letters, just how the War. He was bishops do little, if practically nothing, to fill up the state for non-religious purposes was covering itself up by claiming a destructive the communist system threatened on nu- churches.” completely another problem, some- greater need, for example, to build was, given that one of its aims was merous occasions stage he was known as the greatest thing that Tokarczuk did not want. schools. By 1966, permission was the struggle with religion. He called with death. His car was often fol- opponent of the regime after Pri- being given annually to make minor upon the authorities to improve peo- lowed by secret police functionar- mate Wyszyński. The Western me- How did you get involved with repairs in only one or two churches ples’ material condition rather than ies. He knew he could die, and was dia mentioned him on various oc- the history of Archbishop Tokar- in the Przemyśł Diocese and, that fight with them. He called parents’ ready for it. casions, but his firmness in defense czuk? same year when Tokarczuk took attention to the need to raise their of Catholic values did not bring him I come from the Diocese of charge of the Diocese, the govern- children according to the Ten Com- If Tokarczuk was so important in sympathy from those opposition cir- Przemyśł, which Archbishop Tokar- ment stopped even those minor re- mandments. What was most impor- resisting communism, why is he so cles that were primarily secular and czuk headed. He enjoyed unques- novations. Bishop Tokarczuk appe- tant to Archbishop Tokarczuk was little known outside Poland? ill-disposed to the Church. tioned authority in his diocese. I aled on numerous occasions to the the truth — and he urged people to Tokaczuk’s activities on behalf was already interested in his activi- voivodeship authorities for permis- live by it. In his quest for truth, the of a free and democratic Poland are Tokarczuk’s diocese borders ties while in high school, and wrote sion to build or renovate churches, Archbishop was uncompromising. universally known in Poland, al- Ukraine, where there were all sorts both my master’s thesis and doc- but they did not react. That simply He always said that communism though post-communist circles have of conflicts between Roman Catho- toral dissertation about him. For me, left the choice of building witho- would collapse, because it was built done much to keep him from receiv- lics, Greek Catholics, and Ortho- he is a pillar of the Polish Church ut their permission, something to on lies. His word came true. ing the recognition he deserves. It dox. Tell us something about these. and a model for both clergy and la- which he had to convince both cler- was only in 2006 that President During and immediately after ity. He always stood up for people gy and laity, who faced both repres- When the Church resisted com- Kaczynski finally decorated him World War II, ethnic conflicts -be treated unjustly, whether they were sion and penalties for opposing the munism, communists pushed back, with the highest award of the Re- tween Poles and Ukrainians oc- priests or laymen: what mattered communist rulers. Many churches, often brutally. The bestial murder public of Poland, the Order of the curred in the eastern stretches of for him was the truth. In my opin- for example, were built at night in of Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko is �������one ex- White Eagle. Poland, conflicts is large part stoked ion, the Polish Church today lacks chicken coops, which were natural ample of this. Were there threats Tokarczuk was not a politician. by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army such brave and, simply put, honest hiding places concealing them from against Archbishop Tokarczuk? He fought with communism as (UPA). After the 1947 “Action bishops. Tokarczuk brought people the security forces’ patrols. The bis- The authorities tried to “break” Bishop of Przemyśł in defense of Wisła” many Ukrainians were dis- to the Church through his attitude hop would then come in the early the Archbishop in various ways. moral and national values. He was, placed from those lands and the and activities. I know many cases morning and consecrate the obje- Bugs were found in rooms of the therefore, in some sense a local ac- problem ended. The Greek Catholic where people who did not believe ct. Fines were imposed on both the bishop’s home and office, about tivitist, although on an ecclesiastical churches that were left behind in were converted after talking with those empty villages were designat- him. One sees an almost opposite ed by the authorities as warehouses phenomenon today: bishops do lit- Polish Genealogical Society of America and stables. Tokarczuk sought to tle, if practically nothing, to fill up the churches. continued from cover a hotel to accommodate non-local attendees. They are a take over the Uniate churches out PGSA volunteers offer personal assistance on learning and research sharing experience that includes Wednesday mornings at the Polish Museum of Amer- vendors and a Polish cultural event – such as colorful ica library. While the Society does not do individual and enthusiastic dance groups. This year’s 35th Anni- Cured Aneurysm is Second Miracle research for others, its volunteers can familiarize new versary conference theme is “Growing Your Research researchers with the process, offer advice, answer ques- Resources” and will be held on September 13 and 14 at Attributed to John Paul II tions and respond to brief email inquiries. Visitors are the Hilton Hotel in Lisle/Naperville, Illinois. The con- SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Suf- also welcome to browse the genealogical collection or ference also is a venue to present awards. The Wigilia fering a potentially fatal swelling in view microfilms at any time they are in Chicago to re- Award was established in 1988 to recognize individuals the brain, Costa Rican grandmother connect with family, see the city or tour the Polish Mu- and organizations that have made significant contribu- Floribeth Mora says a voice spoke seum of America tions to Polish Genealogical research. The Gwiazda to her through a photograph of the Since its inception, communication with Society Award honors those individuals who have given free- late Pope John Paul II, miraculously members has always been a priority. To this end, a ly of their time and talents to PGSA. curing her and sealing the late pon- semi-annual newsletter and quarterly bulletin were es- In 1988 PGSA joined with other groups in sponsor- tiff’s sainthood. tablished. These two publications were merged and ex- ing and promoting a United Polish Genealogical Soci- The Vatican said Pope Francis panded in 2000 into the current award winning Rodziny ety (UPGS) bi-yearly conference which takes advan- had approved Mora’s cure as the (Families) which is published quarterly and edited by tage of the resources of the Family History Library in requisite second miracle for the Fred Hoffman. The Journal provides information and Salt Lake City sainthood of John Paul II. insight on a wide range of topics and members are en- One wonders what the founders of the Society Mora says she was diagnosed couraged to submit articles to the editor for publication. would think if they could see how the PGSA has grown with an aneurysm in a cerebral ar- True to its Mission, PGSA has published works of in size and the variety of services it offers. From today’s tery on April 14, 2011 and sent genealogical interest. Among them are Polish Surnames standpoint, it is fascinating to imagine what the next 35 home from the hospital with the (now in its third edition) and First Names of the Polish years will hold for Polish genealogical research and the warning she could be dead within a Commonwealth by Fred Hoffman, several map books Polish Genealogical Society of America. month. for locating villages and parishes— one now on CD According to Mora, she drifted and Rodziny and More, a CD of early newsletters and off to sleep in the early hours of Rodzinys through 2008. PGSA also carries a limited in- Visa Waiver Threatened May 1, 2011 after watching a Mass MORA. “I heard a voice again that ventory of other books, including the Polish American continued from cover on television to mark the beatifica- said ‘get up’ and I looked at his Encyclopedia first published in January, 2011. Four in- Senate immigration bill which would create aroute tion of John Paul II, who died in photo and saw his open arms and formational packets, especially popular with beginning to citizenship for an estimated 11 million undocument- 2005. I heard a voice that said ‘be not researchers, cover Research, Translating, Maps and the ed workers. She says she prayed to the late afraid’.” Military. “We are not going to do the Senate bill,” Republi- pope to heal her, and when she PGSA has moved forward with the times. In 1993, an can House speaker John Boehner said. “I don’t believe awoke, her eyes fell on a picture of Lord,’” she added between tears, a electronic bulletin board was established which became the internal enforcement mechanisms in the Senate bill him she had on top of the television. golden rosary hanging around her the basis for the PGSA website in 1995. The website, are going to give the American people the confidence “I woke up when I heard a voice neck. www.pgsa.org, has news, research suggestions, book that we will stop this unlimited flow of undocumented that said ‘get up’,” Mora, now 50, Mora said she had been warned reviews, as well as a forum for questions and responses, workers coming to our country.” said at the Roman Catholic Church’s that she likely only had a short time and more. Frequently accessed are the databases with Some parts of the immigration bill would get sup- administrative offices in San Jose, to live, but the neurosurgeon who indexes to Parish Jubilee Books, obituaries, cemeteries, port from Republicans, however. showing the clipping. “I was alone admitted and diagnosed Mora, how- etc. The Member Only section has special features for “If there is a division of the bill [into smaller parts] in my room, I only had this clipping ever, denies he gave her a month to members and an electronic version of Rodziny. Another this matter will drag on and there will not be a final that was published around those live, but cannot explain how her an- electronic offering is the free monthly PGSA Notebook, product by the end of the year,” Ambassador Schnepf dates to commemorate John Paul eurysm disappeared. available to members and non-members alike. For all of said on the prospects of Poles being able to travel to the II’s papacy.” “What we found remarkable, its offerings, paper or electronic, the Society welcomes United States without a visa. “I had it in front of me and I heard unbelievable really, was that by new contributions. “This would require a change of strategy,” he added. a voice again that said ‘get up’ and November there was absolutely no Since its earliest days, PGSA has offered conferenc- Poland is one of only three nations in the European I looked at his photo and saw his trace in her brain that she ever had es with knowledgeable speakers from around the Unit- Union not included in the visa waiver program. open arms and I heard a voice that an aneurysm,” he said. “I had never ed States and Poland. These events are usually held in — Radio Polskie said ‘be not afraid’ and I said ‘Yes seen this in my career.” POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2013 www.polamjournal.com 5

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TRAVELOGUE / Staś Kmieć Five Days in Poland Part II Into the Future. LOT found up refreshed — ready for breakfast LOT’S FLIGHT INTO HISTORY itself undergoing constant man- and ready to take my next Poland CONTINUES. My first introduction agement change in the late 2000s. adventure. Gliding over Poland like to Poland was when it was a satel- After placing orders for several a stork in flight, I viewed the wel- lite state of the Soviet Union under Boeing 787 aircraft and taking de- coming patchwork stripe pattern of Communist Rule. The LOT experi- livery of two, the carrier has found the landscape. ence was under that restriction and itself “nearly insolvent” due to the Having landed, gone through control for many years. January 2013 grounding of the 787 passport control, and retrieved lug- Dreamliner. The airline’s first -at gage, I walked through the sliding The People’s Republic. The tempt to inaugurate the service from door to Warsaw. Back in the day, the government of the People’s Re- Chicago’s O’Hare was aborted just waiting area at the old Okęcie Air- public of Poland recreated LOT in hours before departure after the Fed- port would contain a mob of fam- 1945; in 1946, the airline restarted eral Aviation Administration tempo- ily members awaiting the arrival its operations. In 1955 LOT con- rarily grounded the aircraft. LOT of relatives from abroad. Today at nected Warsaw with two major Eu- will be the first European carrier to the modern Chopin Airport, which ropean cities, Moscow and Vienna; operate the Dreamliner, which will took over the duties of welcoming services to London and Zurich were bring it into an exciting, new era of tourists, businessmen and returning re-established in 1958; in 1961, The bakery department at Real hypermarket in Warsaw’s Janki Mall. its history. nationals, there are only handfuls of “Okęcie,” and it remains as such in international retail group Auchan routes traveled to Africa and the Addendum: LOT’s Dreamliner people waiting and mostly car ser- Middle East. popular and industry use, including overtook the Real hypermarkets finally took flight in June from New vice chauffeurs holding cards sport- air traffic and aerodrome references. in Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and From 1962 and onwards the com- York and Chicago, well after my ing the name of their pickup. position of the airline’s fleet shifted It was early in the morning, so Russia for 1,1 billion Euro. trip. I look forward to this new ex- Do not accept any offers for a maybe there was traffic? Within In addition to a few thousand to Soviet-produced aircraft only. perience in the future. taxi while you are inside the termi- Charter flights inaugurated the minutes my long-haired friend supermarkets and discount stores, nal — they will charge you much for oh-so-many years appeared. there are over 260 hypermarkets in first transatlantic routes in 1972. THE STORK TAKES FLIGHT. I more than the rank outside. You The introduction of Il-62 aircraft Krzysiek told me that there was Poland, located mainly in shopping boarded the plane and found my shouldn’t have any trouble finding a unusual morning traffic — nothing centers. Real operates 54 hypermar- enabled the establishment of trans- seat in the first row of the bulkhead cab outside arrivals, but if you want atlantic services to New York City new for this Manhattanite. He told kets here; the combined Auchan/ seating — alongside a pre-boarded peace of mind, book a taxi transfer me of the underground connection Real business is bound to become in 1973. collection of three mothers, two in advance. In the Fall of 1981 air transpor- to the center of Warsaw that was the nation’s third largest retailer. small children, and three babies. Krzysiek Kurlej from Mazowsze opened in June 2012 in time for the It is a customer friendly, wide- tation collapsed and many Western Szczęśliwej podróży! This LOT was scheduled to pick me up, but I airlines suspended their connections Euro football championships. aisled, big box store with items stork was carrying a few too many couldn’t find him. Maybe he is hold- The Warszawa Lotnisko Chopina stacked high — there were no short- with Warsaw; in December, when babies! I conversed with the Polish- ing in the car at the curb — stay- Martial Law was imposed, all LOT railway station was built as part of ages on anything here and an abun- born woman next to me, who was ing inside so not to get ticketed? I Terminal 2 in 2008, but remained dance of fresh meats and produce. Polish Airlines connections were from Connecticut and was holding stepped outside into the hot air, but suspended. In 1984 charter flights non-operational until the track to I was snapping photos of all the an extremely well-behaved and in- he was not in sight; another check connect to the network was com- products and taking inventory of to New York and Chicago were re- quisitive infant. They were on route inside. How do I contact him? My sumed; eventually regular flight pleted. The journey time to the War- everything. Although I prefer my to the Śląsk area to attend a first Verizon cell phone text service saw Central Station (Dworzec Cen- Polish food homemade with rich fla- connections were restored on April Communion. does not work here. Assuming there 28, 1985. tralny) is slightly over 20 minutes. vors and the perfect blend of savor Departing at 6:20 p.m. will put might be wireless service, I pulled Krzysiek was bypassing War- and seasoning, the packaged soup Democratic Poland. As Poland me into Warsaw at 9:30 a.m. on the out my iPad. No connections, but a saw directly and we were headed section had a plethora of delights made the transition to democracy following day, so I was determined notice on my screen informing me for Karolin — the home and head- to choose from including box-con- from 1989, the airline began a trans- to sleep through this flight. As we that I could get service through a quarters of Poland’s Mazowsze tainer products of barszcz, żurek, formation from a Soviet-controlled were airborne, the stewardess carted new program. Company; but first a stop at a su- rosół broth and bottles of kwas — carrier to a European flag carrier. through with drink requests. I asked Free wireless internet connec- permarket within a mall complex. a fermented sour made from black LOT started a process of fleet -re for my familiar “black current juice tion for passengers was launched in It was Krzysiek’s halfway to “Sto or rye bread and used in soups and newal with the purchase of Western — sok z czarnej porzeczki” and mid-January. In order to use it, pas- Lat” birthday and guests were ex- bread recipes, or as a non-alcoholic aircraft to replace old Soviet mod- wódka to help me “wind down.” A sengers need to obtain a username pected for an informal get together drink. I am afraid that the Poles may els. brand I was not accustomed to — and a password from one of the six this evening. become lazy with all these instant From the mid-1980s to early Żubrówka Biały (the bison vodka special info kiosks located through- cooking conveniences. 1990s LOT expanded to serve Polo- brand without that special sheaf of out Terminal A. This can be done by THE HYPERMARKET. I am always The candy section had some nia communities in North America. grass) was served, without ice. A scanning the 2D barcode on a paper intrigued to visit foreign supermar- American and international favor- By 1992 the airline became a joint box dinner labeled “Bon Appétit — or mobile boarding pass or via a text kets — mostly to see the products. ites, but the primary focus was on stock company, as a transitional Smacznego — Enjoy your meal” message, after sending the relevant Over the years I have seen Poland’s Polish products, including boxes of step towards partial privatization. A followed. access request through a website little market shops, outdoor ven- liquor-filled candies. With my affec- code-sharing agreement was signed After changing into sweatpants, I (wifi.lotnisko-chopina.pl), filling in dors, produce stalls, then the su- tion for sweets and different tastes, with American Airlines in 1994; in took off my shoes, put my personal a form and confirming that you are persam, and an unfortunate period I would have sampled every one of 1997 a sister airline, EuroLOT, was sleeping mask on and “tuned out” a passenger. Each user gets free ac- of emptiness during Martial Law. I the appetizing single-by-the-weight set up to take over domestic flights; for the night. My dreams were filled cess for 30 minutes. It is impossible witnessed the huge leap in quality items at the candy counter. LOT became a full member of Star with the crying soundtrack of the to log in again once the session has and quantity during visits within the As one of the developed econo- Alliance in 2003. With its fleet of neighboring babies — which led to expired, with the exception of the last 10 years. The last time I was mies in the Eastern Europe region, aircraft, LOT operates a complex a fantastically fictional dream of be- VIP and Executive Lounges, where in Poland, we stopped at a charm- Poland has been witnessing a trans- network to 60 destinations in Eu- ing forced to land on a highway by guests can enjoy access for 4 hours. ing small store that had ultra-fresh formation in its supermarket indus- rope, the Middle East, North Amer- a legion of Soviet trooper planes. I I already departed the inside of vegetables and a deli counter with try landscape. Changing consumer ica, and Asia. was in a totally deep sleep and woke the terminal and with no booth in homemade pierogi. behavior, favorable demographics, sight — I was out-of-luck. A few We parked and entered the Janki increasing investments and entry of more futile attempts and I resigned Mall on route outside of the city. foreign chains has given a new di- myself to wait patiently inside. The The Mall, which opened in 1999, mension to the industry. Consumers airport is comprised of two termi- features 76 shops, 11 restaurants, here prefer to shop at supermarkets nals; the 1960s terminal building and a mulitiplex Cinema City. Past and are visiting these markets more that many of us remember, has since the recycling trash containers for often as compared to other formats been demolished szkło, pastik, and papier, the hair for their daily grocery needs. With the colorful address of salon, optical, cell phone, and H&M According to “Poland Supermar- Żwirki i Wigury 1, Warsaw Cho- stores, we crossed into the Real ket Outlook to 2012,” supermarkets pin Airport is Poland’s busiest air- shopping centerpiece. will emerge as the most dynamic port and handles just under 50% of Real is a European hypermarket segment of the retail industry in Po- the country’s air passenger traffic and was a member of the German land. Grocery chains will now shift with approximately 300 scheduled trade and retail giant Metro AG. In their focus to smaller cities and sec- flights daily. Formerly Okęcie Inter- 2006, Metro acquired Walmart’s 85 ond tier towns as the urban markets national Airport, it bore the name of stores in Germany and bought 26 hy- have been saturated. These smaller its Okęcie neighborhood through- permarkets in Poland from a French towns will give new growth fron- out its history, until the renaming retail group — all stores were re- tiers to supermarket chains and will in honor of composer and former branded as Real. In addition to food, emerge as key contributors to the Warsaw resident Frédéric Chopin the stores offers a wide range assort- industry. in 2001. Despite the official change, ment of household goods, electrical Next month: Mazowsze — serce this name is almost never used by appliances, books, media, textiles, Polski, a quick trip to Warsaw, Anna residents of Warsaw; most frequent footwear, sports goods, and statio- German, and the Jan Kiepura Musi- visitors know the airport simply as nery. In November 2012, the French cal Theater Awards 6 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2013

RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. ASSIGNMENTS, CLOSINGS, AND MERGERS Health Care Mandate Controversy Continues Polish Priests Take on New Pastoral Duties CHICAGO — Francis Cardinal Priscilla; Rev. Marcin Zasada, P u r s u - of the California-based Alliance of fi rst doctors and therapists believed George, Archbishop of Chicago, an- St. Ferdinand; and newly-ordained ing Pittsburgh Catholic Health Care noted that the abuse had no long-lasting impact. nounced that, effective July 1, the Rev. Rafal Stecz will be associate Bishop David then-head of Planned Parenthood in He added that sexual abuse of a mi- following clergy appointments have pastor at St. Pascal. (G.B.C.) Zubik’s op- California said the wording was de- nor was fi rst seen as a moral failing been confi rmed: position to the signed to close the “Catholic gap” in and sin that needed personal direc- But fi rst, it’s offi cial. For the fi rst DETROIT POLONIA CHURCHES imposition of contraceptive coverage. tion, then as a curable “psychologi- time in the 80-year history of the MERGED. Three historic downtown requirements While the Catholic bishops still cal defi ciency” that needed therapy, Polish Jesuits’ presence in Chicago, Detroit landmarks — St. Joseph on religious or- challenge the mandate’s attempt to then as an addiction, then as crimi- St. Ladislaus, an Archdiocese of (Founded in 1855 by German im- ganizations to narrow the defi nition of religious nal activity. The documents include Chicago parish, will be under the migrants), St. Josaphat (organized provide ster- employers to churches and not in- depositions of former Milwaukee stewardship of the Polish Jesuits. in 1889 to alleviate overcrowd- ilizations and clude Catholic hospitals, health Archbishop Timothy Dolan (now ZUBIK Its new pastor is Father Marek ing at St. Albertus), and Sweetest contraceptive care organizations and other Church Cardinal in New York City), retired Janowski, S.J., who will be assisted Heart of Mary (organized in 1883 and abortion causing drug coverage ministries, Sr. Carol Keenan, presi- Archbishop Rembert Weakland, by Wiesław Faron, S.J. by Poles wanting their own parish) in their health plans, the R.C. Dio- dent of the Catholic Health Asso- retired auxiliary Bishop Richard The following priests have been — are united now under one parish cese of Pittsburgh has fi led a lawsuit ciation, has accepted the mandate’s Sklba, and laicized priest Daniel appointed pastors on Chicago’s name, Mother of Divine Mercy Par- charging that the federal govern- defi nition of a religious employer Budzynski. Northwest Side. They are: Rev. ish. All are under the administration ment has created illegal barriers to and approved the government’s ac- Stanisław Jankowski, C.R., St. of Fr. Grzegorz Tokarski. its request for information about the commodation. TREASURED ICONS. The icon of Hyacinth Basilica; Rev. Franciszek The three buildings — all listed lobbyists that infl uenced the impo- In a related matter, Ken Klu- the Good Shepherd was to be writ- Florczyk, St. Helen; and Rev. To- on the National Register of Historic sition of these requirements. In the kowski, director of the Center for ten by Karen Bruskiewicz, teacher masz Wojciechowski, St. Hedwig. Places, will stay open. None of the fi ling the diocese noted that federal Religious Liberty at the Family Re- of Good Shepherd School in Camp In Chicago’s Old Town, Rev. three landmarks have any debt, but offi cials at fi rst responded to the search Council, has reacted to the Hill, Pa., for the anniversary of the Larry Lisowski was welcomed as the archdiocese has left open the Freedom of Information Request Obama administration’s opposition installation of Bishop McFadden, pastor of Immaculate Conception/ possibility that one of the churches with a demand for $1.8 million for to the Religious Freedom amend- 10th bishop of Harrisburg. He died St. Joseph. In the South West Sub- may have to close if there is a lack the relevant records and a delay of ment to the National Defense Au- before the anniversary but she com- urbs, these priests were appointed of money to make needed repairs. fi ve years to fi nd them. This was lat- thorization Act. The amendment pleted the icon posthumously. In his pastors: Rev. Artur Sowa, St. er changed to a $25,000 processing came as a result of reports of open collection was an icon of Our Lady Francis Assisi, Orland Park; Rev. RETIREMENT LEADS TO MERG- charge with a three-year timeline. hostility toward religious expres- of the Sign, previously owned by Waldemar Stawiarski, Ss. Cyril ER. After 56 years in the priesthood, The time line was still deemed too sion by service members. John Cardinal Krol and given to him and Methodius, Lemont; and, in the Fr. Matthew Wieczorek is retiring lengthy by the diocese. Joining the upon the cardinal’s death. Far South suburb of Midlothian, from St. Casimir’s R.C. Church in suit are Catholic Charities of Pitts- CHILD ABUSE FILES RELEASED. In Lackawanna, N.Y., the walls Rev. Kryzystof Paluch was ap- Endicott, N.Y., where he had served burgh and the Catholic Cemeteries Milwaukee’s Bishop Jerome of the Serbian Orthodox Church of pointed pastor of St. Christopher. for 36 years. The church will merge Association. “Just because it’s a po- Listecki released almost 6,000 pag- St. Stephen are covered with hun- Appointed as associate pastors with nearby St. Joseph’s Church ac- litically sensitive issue, the people es of documents related to the Arch- dreds of icons depicting the life of were: Rev. Andrzej Nowicki, St. cording to the re-organization plan of HHS shouldn’t decide they’re diocese of Milwaukee’s handling of Christ, and the angels and saints. Celestine in Elmwood Park; Rev. of the Syracuse diocese. The two above the law and try to stonewall sex-abuse cases. He said, “My hope They are the work of Serbian Or- Marion Soprych, Ss. Cyril and churches have already been shar- the provision of material requested in voluntarily making these docu- thodox priest Fr. Theodore Jure- Methodius in Lemont; and Rev. ing some services since 2003. As Fr. under the Freedom of Information ments public is that they will aid wicz. Fr. Jurewicz has been doing Robert Pajar, St. John Brebeuf in Wieczorek stated, “The parish is the Act,” the diocesan lawyer said. abuse survivors, families, and others this work for 40 years, working on Niles. people, not the priest. I am grateful The mandate’s original language in understanding the past, reviewing several Orthodox churches at a time The following were appointed to God for the opportunity to have was patterned after a California the present and allowing the Church as he commutes from his Erie, Pa. to parishes on Chicago’s Northwest served the people.” bill which was crafted to leave out in southeastern Wisconsin to contin- church. Some of the icons in the Side: Rev. Marcin Szczypula, St. of the religious exemption health ue moving forward.” He noted that Lackawanna church were done by care providers, universities and so- the documents show how society Fr. Jurewicz’s mentor Fr. Cyprian cial service agencies. William Cox has changed over time and that at Pyzhov in the 1960s. MODLITWY

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CIEKAWOSTKI / Martin S. Nowak VETERANS A Strange Belief Overdue, Switalski Receives Purple Heart This is the story of a Polish his life’s work to that point was lost, dictators. LACKAWANNA, N.Y. — Con- Upon recovery, Switalski re- American artist who held an ex- though a few pieces were recovered Szukalski was strongly pro-Pol- gressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) turned to his unit just as the Korean tremely unorthodox set of beliefs. after the war. He escaped to Califor- ish and his Zermatic theories reflect and City of Lackawanna Mayor War was over. He continued his Whether he created these beliefs as nia where he began rebuilding his this. Poland was a bastion of resis- Geoff Szymanski kicked off Na- service and rose in the Army to the an extension of his creative mind, to life. In near poverty, he found work tance to the Yetisyny, and Protong, tional Military Appreciation month rank of Corporal on November 13, shock, to stimulate the imagination, as a designer for movie studios and an ancient common language, was in May by presenting local Army 1953. Almost a year later, on No- or to draw attention to himself is a drew maps for aerospace compa- basically Polish, he claimed. All veteran Charles Switalski a Pur- vember 11, 1954 Corporal Switalski matter of conjecture. But he suppos- nies. Europeans were once Polish and de- ple Heart and other service medals was honorably discharged but never edly did not create his theory to be From 1939 on, Szukalski pro- scended from them. At one point in earned while serving during the Ko- received the medals he was owed. treated as a fiction. duced thousands of art works in Poland, he founded the Szczep Ro- rean War. He recently reached out to Con- His name was Stanisław Szukal- support of his unusual pseudo-sci- gate Serce, or Tribe of the Horned “Thank you does not go far gressman Higgins office for help. ski and he was born in Warta near entific hypothesis called Zermatism. Heart to promote his idea of a Slavic enough to express the gratitude we GABRYSZAK TO HOST TRIP. Łódż in Russian occupied Poland in This theory postulated that humans have as a nation for the service and 1893. He was an art prodigy from emerged from the muck of the sea Szukalski’s portrait of Galileo Galilei. sacrifices of Switalski and so many New York State Assemblyman Den- the age of six and attended the Fine after the Great Deluge, settled on Look at the mathematics on the like him,” said Higgins, a member nis Gabryszak (D-Cheektowaga) Arts Academy in Kraków where he Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean wall, and the prominent cross on of the House of Representatives invites veterans of the 143rd Dis- received several awards and did not and dispersed throughout the world his head. Committees on Foreign Affairs and trict to attend this year’s “A Salute hesitate to question the status quo. from there. Our social, racial and Homeland Security. “We are truly to Our Veterans: A Patriotic Tour of In 1913 he immigrated to Chica- cultural differences derived from union called Neuropa. honored to present Corporal Swital- West Point and New York City” to go and due to his talent became as- the ocean currents that played upon Most of Szukalski’s artworks ski with this Purple Heart and addi- be held Sept.18-21. sociated with the so-called Chicago the mud, forming our varied charac- were derived from his attempts to tional medals as a lasting tribute of The tour will visit West Point, Renaissance movement in the arts, teristics. picture the Yeti and Yetisyny. our appreciation.” Purple Heart Museum, 9/11 Me- which also included writers Carl Szukalski believed that the an- The last decades of his life were Born in Buffalo, Switalski morial, Intrepid Museum, Statue of Sandburg and Sherwood Anderson cestors of the Poles originally set- spent in relative obscurity as he worked as a press operator at the Liberty, Ellis Island, and more. The and lawyer Clarence Darrow. tled in what is now the Swiss town painted, sculpted and wrote. He Bethlehem Steel plant before leav- tour is open to anyone who is a vet- With his imaginative modernist of Zermatt, hence the name Zerma- produced a thirty-nine volume work ing Western New York to serve his eran and or has/had a veteran in their paintings and sculptures, Szukalski tism. He said the Poles were one on Zermatism entitled I Claim the country at the age of 20. Drafted on family and lives within the 143rd was hailed as an art genius and by of the few people who would take World, and enjoyed a slight revival November 12, 1952, Private First NYS Assembly District, which in- the late 1920s was considered to be a stand against a threat to mankind, in the 1970s and gained a cult fol- Class Switalski was assigned to cludes the Towns of Cheektowaga the top living Polish artist. As a re- the Yetisyny, literally the sons of lowing, but he and his works and serve in Company A, 31st Infantry and Lancaster and the Villages of sult, the Polish government enticed Yeti, or the Abominable Snowman. ideas remain today mostly unknown in the United States Army. Sloan, Depew, and Lancaster. him to return to Poland in 1927 with Szukalski taught that the Yeti to the world. On May 16, 1953, while serving A deposit of $100 per person is the promise of his own museum in emerged from the muck of the sea at He died in Burbank, California on the front line in Korea, Switalski required. The seats are held on a Warsaw to exhibit his works. Re- the same time as humans, interbred in 1987 and his ashes were scattered sustained serious wounds to his face first-come, first-served basis. The turning briefly to the United States with them and produced Yetisyny, in a quarry on Easter Island. Some and left hand as well as both legs final payment is due August 10. To in the early 1930s, he went back to who commingled with humans and of his work can be found in the Pol- and feet. He was airlifted to a field register, please send your deposit to Poland in 1935 and founded a studio are the most physically unattractive ish Museum of America in Chicago hospital in Daegu, Korea. Later he Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak, in Katowice. But in 1939 at the out- among us, and the most evil. They and in the Polish National Museum was taken to Japan, where the ma- c/o Adam Locher, 2560 Walden break of World War II his Warsaw were the Nazis, the Bolsheviks, the in Warsaw as well as in numerous jority of the shrapnel was removed Ave. Suite 109, Cheektowaga, NY museum was bombed and most of terrorists, the tyrannical kings and private collections. and he underwent rehabilitation for 14225. If there are any further ques- three months. tions, call (716) 686-0080. 8 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2013

HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman Polish Consulate Congratulates Croatia C H I C A G O KOWALEWICZ LIDIA PHOTO: — On July 1, the Polish Consulate’s historic premises were used by the Croatian Consul- ate to mark Croa- tia’s accession to the European Union (EU). It is now the 28th member state of the EU. Consul General Paulina Kapuścińska wel- l. to r: Kurzydłowski, Asmonaite, and Galić. comed leaders of of Musical Arts from the University Polish teachers honored by PMA with “Spirit” award. Zweig and Rutherford Chicago’s Croatian community. of Missouri-Kansas City. Among those in attendance were quet in Rosemont, Illinois was filled fact and more importantly, many Croatian Consul General Jelena DAR SERCA HELD SOLD OUT with 150 guests to celebrate the 33rd guests were astounded at the high Grčić Polić, members of the Chi- CRUISE. June 30 was a perfect Annual Summer Ball to benefit the percentage of younger Polish Amer- cago Consular Corps, and repre- summer day for the Mystic Blue, Polish Museum of America (PMA). icans. Some say over 50 percent. sentatives of the Chicago Croatian a three-decker luxurious cruiser, As has been the custom since 1987, The evening was filled with lively cultural and business organizations, to hold a “Cruisin’ for Charity” to the PMA presents its “Polish Spirit” conversation and gourmet dining. as well as the Consul General of benefit the Gift of the Heart (Dar Award. This year, the award was The evening officially began with Lithuania, Marijus Gudynas, whose Serca) Foundation. Dar Serca’s Ju- presented to the Polish Teachers the singing of the national anthems, country assumed on this day the six nior Board did an outstanding job, Association in America (PTAA). sung by Aleksandra Kurzydłowski, months’ rotating Presidency of the completely selling out this event The evening began with a cock- followed by a piano performance of EU Council. with 450 people aboard. This cruise tail hour, then a welcome from this Igor Lipinski. Many came to learn The celebration began with included a non-stop buffet dinner, year’s ball chair, Betty Uzarowicz, about the PAL-PAC’s mission and the singing of the national an- open bar, and live music on all three followed by the singing of the Pol- goals. Arie Zweig, the PAL-PAC thems of Poland, Lithuania, Croa- ish and American national anthems Chairman, welcomed guests and decks. During this 3.5 hours cruise Musiał and Rusiecki. tia and United States, which were along Lake Michigan shoreline, by Aleksandra Kurzydłowski, an introduced the organization’s Board sung respectively by Aleksandra incoming freshman of Barnard Col- Consul General, thanked all for at- of Directors and Junior Board of Kurzydłowski, Rimante Asmo- lege. An invoca- tending and for supporting Polish Directors, while Lucas Fuksa, the naite, and Iva Galić. The program tion was said by artists, music, and WFMT. PAL-PAC President, explained the continued with a special You- Thaddeus Makare- Sponsored by the Consulate organization’s mission, purpose, and Tube video performance of Croa- wicz, a Museum General of the Republic of Poland in goals. Among the guest speakers tian cellist, Ana Rucner, playing board member, Chicago and WFMT, listeners had were Paulina Kapuścińska, Consul Beethoven’s “Ode of Joy,” which with Maria Ciesla, an opportunity to hear internation- General of the Republic of Poland, included an overview of beautiful president of the ally acclaimed Polish-Canadian pia- Congressman Daniel Lipinski, for- Croatia and its people. This was PMA, offering a nist Musiał perform works of Fry- mer Congressman Robert Dold, as followed by two heartwarming toast. The evening deryk Chopin, Witold Lutosławski, well as Illinois State Treasurer and YouTube video tributes: the Pol- continued with and Zygmunt Stojowski, along with candidate for Governor, Dan Ruth- ish “Drobrodosli” in which Poland dinner and danc- works of Spanish composer Joaquin erford. After all introductions were congratulated Croatia and its citi- ing. Accepting the Turina, Catalan Spanish composer made and speeches were given, the zens, and “Dziękujemy Polsko” in “Polish Spirit” Frederic Mompou, Argentinian evening continued with dancing. which Croatia thanked Poland as its Award on be- composer Alberto Ginastera, and The purpose of PAL-PAC is po- ardent supporter. Consuls General A few of the Dar Serca children on cruise. half of the PTAA Cuban composer Ernesto Lecu- litical in nature and was organized Kapuścińska, Gudynas, and Grčić guests also enjoyed the captivat- was Eva Koch, ona. Musiał delighted her audience with the intention of addressing the Polić made remarks about Croatia’s ing views of Chicago’s magnifi- its president. Once again, the eve- and listeners by playing Lecuona’s social, civic, and, business issues and Poland’s emotional alliance and cent skyline. All proceeds from this ning would not have been complete Malagueña. and interests of the Polish Ameri- how Chicago has welcomed the event will benefit the children of without the music of the Anthony Musiał has performed as a soloist can community through education Croatian community. Dar Serca. Kawalkowski Orchestra. and chamber musician throughout and active representation. PAL-PAC The Croatian Consulate was For more than 24 years, the Based in Chicago and founded in North America, Europe and Asia. believes that education is the pri- pleased to present a piano con- Gift from the Heart Foundation/ October 1962, the PTAA was estab- Additionally, she won First Prize mary focus of its mission, because cert by Nicholas Phillips. Phillips Dar Serca, a not-for-profit orga- lished by merging two post-World at the 2011 Bradshaw & Buono In- individuals cannot be motivated to performed an all Croatian recital nization, has brought hundreds of War II teachers’ organizations – ternational Piano Competition in take action without knowing what is featuring the music of the late and seriously ill and disabled children one founded in 1952 by displaced New York, was a prize winner at the important to them. Thus, part of its renowned Croatian composer Boris from European countries, primar- Polish teachers who came to the Krzysztof Penderecki Internation- mission is to increase an active Pol- Papandopulo, as well as composi- ily Poland, to the United States. United States from Germany, the al Competition of Contemporary ish American voice and to engage tions of Dora Pejačević and Ivo Once here, Dar Serca helped these other founded in 1961 by teachers Chamber Music in Krakow and the Polish Americans in local, state, and Josipović. Philips has performed children receive modern medical who similarly came from England. Kay Meek Competition in Vancou- federal elections. in recitals throughout the United treatment at the best hospitals and Today, the Association consists of ver. She has delighted audiences, With this in mind, the PAL-PAC States, as well as at the Croatian clinics, special care that is unat- more than 300 teachers from 45 playing at Carnegie Hall, the Van- understands that in order to make Embassy in Washington D.C. and tainable in their home countries. schools teaching over 16,500 stu- couver Olympic Games, the Tem- significant progress, the Polish the U.S. Embassy in South Korea. dents from not only the Chicago pietto Festival Musicale della Na- American community must identify Nicholas is an assistant professor of POLISH MUSEUMJ HELD ITS area, but outlying Illinois communi- zioni in Rome, and played with the and select leaders that will repre- music at the University of Wiscon- 33RD SUMMER BALL. On June 7, ties. Bielsko Chamber Orchestra at the sent its interests. Without an active sin-Eau Claire, and holds a Doctor the ballroom of the Rosewood Ban- The PTAA provides curriculum International Bach Festival opening voice, Polish Americans will not be and textbooks and co-organizes in Poland. All of the above are just heard. graduation ceremonies, proms and a few of her concert performances. various competitions for Polish She was the featured artist on nu- school students. It promotes Polish merous radio broadcasts and made Polish Costumes language and knowledge of Poland television appearances throughout and its great literature, as well as its Europe, Canada, China, and the history and traditions. It improves United States. For Sale teaching methods through seminars This autumn, Musiał will launch and workshops for teachers, and it her new album, “Come Dance With Kansas City, Kansas — Sets of Polish costumes are for sale for fosters cooperation between Polish Me.” She mentioned that this lively boys and girls in sizes to fit 4th graders to early college age. teachers throughout the world and classical album should appeal to the The St. John Tamburitzans of Kansas City were a group of young in Poland. The PTAA has become “younger crowd.” Also, she will re- musicians a few years ago and their performing costumes have an international ambassador of Pol- turn to Chicago for a September 8 been stored and covered in a climate-controlled atmosphere to ish culture. performance at the Beethoven Festi- ensure their preservation. They are beautiful authentic crafted val: LOVE 2013 which will be held costumes made by experienced seamstresses. MUSIAŁ PERFORMS LIVE AT from September 7-15 at the Merit WFMT STUDIOS. June 23 was a School of Music, located at 38 S. Also available are girls’ red boots and boys’ black hot, humid, and sunny day. A perfect Peoria Avenue. boots, girls’ red dancing shoes, black Mary Janes, day to be at one of Chicago’s beach- opanke and long braided wigs. es or pools, but a few Polish Ameri- PAL-PAC HELD INAUGURAL cans had the privilege of attending GALA. Nearly 400 guests attended For further information, an invitation-only piano recital and the newly-organized Polish Ameri- reception at the 98.7FM - WFMT can Leadership — Political Action please contact studio to hear and watch Katarzyna Committee (PAL-PAC) Inaugu- Adrienne Nastav at Musiał perform an outstanding live ral Gala on June 15 at the Donald 913-634-7925 concert both for its studio audience E. Stephens Convention Center in Please make checks payable to: ACPC, c/o and its radio listeners. Prior to the Rosemont Illinois. It was an evening Florence Langridge, Membership Chair, 78 Meadow Lane, West Hartford, CT 06107 recital, Robert Rusiecki, Deputy of enthusiasm and camaraderie. In POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2013 www.polamjournal.com 9

POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka Skoraczewski Scores a $25,000 Baker Prize PHOTO: RICHARD P. POREMSKI RICHARD PHOTO: by Richard P. Poremski See How Your Pierogi Measure Up E L K R I D G E , Md. – Polish born BUFFALO, N.Y. — Corpus ed an Open House on June 22 ... The Dariusz Skorac- Christi Church is once again look- Professional and Business Women zewski, 41, was ing for Buffalo’s best pierogi. This of Polonia awarded its 2013 schol- declared on May 2 historic East Side church is host- arship to Lucille Perry at its recent to be a 2013 Baker ing its sixth annual Buffalo’s Best scholarship dinner at Kloc’s Grove Artist Awards win- Pierogi contest on Sat., Aug. 17, in West Seneca. ner, which confers 2013 at 4:30 p.m. The contest is On June 23, Alexander Ladysz a $25,000 unen- open to all amateur cooks and busi- performed with pianist Jaroslaw cumbered prize. nesses. Domagala at the John Paul II Pol- The juried The contest has grown from ish Cultural Centre in Mississauga, Baker Award, es- fourteen contestants in its first year Ontario ... The Dunkirk Kosciuszko tablished in 2008, to last year’s high of forty-three. Polish Home held its Annual Street is designed to Christopher Byrd, the contest orga- Dance featuring the Diva Show encourage local nizer, says the event “captures Buf- Band on June 28 and 29 ... Buffalo artistic talent at Dariusz Skoraczewski (left) is pictured above with his falo’s love for food while celebrat- Bishop Richard Malone participated large and to foster wife Pie Lu-Skoraczewska, and their daughter Anna, ing our city’s rich ethnic heritage in the 140th anniversary Mass of St. Baltimore’s cre- celebrating the prestigious recognition of Dariusz’s with recipes and traditions passed Stanislaus Church, the Mother ative community. cello accomplishments. Anna is proudly holding the on from one generation to the next. Church of Buffalo’s Polonia, on The three current distinctive “Golden B” memento that represents the Buffalonians have incredible pas- June 30. The parish sponsored an awardees were an- Mary Sawyers Baker Prize. sion for their pierogi.” anniversary banquet at the Millen- THE BUFFALO BISONS baseball nounced publical- People who wish to enter the nium Hotel in Cheektowaga after team will honor Fr. Thaddeus ly for the first time on the Maryland satisfied with the result.” His most contest can online by visiting the the Mass ... As a result of recent Bocianowski (above), pastor of Public Television show “Artworks.” recent labor-of-love result is the is- church’s website www.Corpus- resignation of Polish Genealogical St. Stanislaus Parish as the team’s An artist and photographer were suance of a progressive CD “Cello ChristiBuffalo.org or by contacting Society of New York State presi- 2013 Polish American of the Year at also equally recognized, completing Populus” on the Analog Arts label. the rectory at (716) 896-1050. The dent David Newman, vice president the Annual “Polish Festival Night” the annual troika . Dariusz was extensively profiled deadline for entries is Saturday, Au- Ted Smardz will act as president of to take place at Coca Cola Field in Skoraczewski, a Peabody Insti- in the September, 2011 issue of the gust 10, 2013. the group until a special election can Downtown Buffalo, Aug. 6. The Bi- tute of the Johns Hopkins Univer- PAJ when he ascended to the Bal- Applicants will be judged in be held. sons will play the Pawtucket Red sity 1996 alumnus, was quoted in timore Symphony Orchestra Princi- one of four categories: Homemade Kabaret Pod Banka presented Sox after the pre-game tent party, the Baltimore Sun as saying “I’m pal Cello Chair, which he presently Traditional; Homemade Non-Tra- “Lato z Banka” at the After Hours which will feature polkas, Polish an independent person. I don’t just occupies with distinction. ditional; Commercial; and new for Club in Mississauga on July 11 ... food, dancer groups, and more. perform; I’m also a self-taught en- Dariusz says he will use the wind- 2013, Desert. Rev. Ryszard Biernat, featured in fall to help pay for his new, custom- the Norfolk Tides. gineer. That way, I have much more A group of celebrity judges will last month’s PAJ for his work as a control over the outcome, from the designed Christopher Dungey cello determine the winners for the con- beekeeper, has been appointed as and to record Bach’s Suites for Un- UPCOMING. On August 4, Res- final sound to the packaging. I’ve test. Winners in each category will Secretary to Buffalo Bishop Rich- found that then I’m much more accompanied Cello. walk away with the title of Buffalo’s ard Malone and Vice Chancellor of urrection Parish in Cheektowaga Best Pierogi Maker. the Diocese of Buffalo for a term will present its “Polka Sunday,” The contest will take place dur- of three years ... The Immaculate featuring the Buffalo Concertina Lipinski Helps Pass Bill Naming Musial Bridge All Stars, and the Holy Mother of ing Corpus Christi’s 34th annual Conception Parish “Summer Fes- WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill Fame’s first inductee are worthy of the Rosary PNCC Cathedral in Lan- Dożynki Polish Harvest Festival, tival” in Eden will kick off with a co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Dan caster will host its parish picnic ... our admiration alone. But his deeds August 16-18. This joyful com- Polish Folk Mass on July 13 ... The Lipinski (IL-3) to call the Interstate The Pulaski Police Association off the field, including service to his memoration, which dates to the Podhale Parents and Youth As- 70 bridge over the Mississippi River of Buffalo and WNY will sponsor country and unquestioned character, middle ages, is the Polish equivalent sociation hosted its Annual Picnic at St. Louis the “Stan Musial Veter- its Annual Family Picnic at Como make him one of America’s great- of America’s Thanksgiving holiday. at its camp in Franklinville on July ans Memorial Bridge” has passed Lake Park in Lancaster on August 7 est heroes and especially deserv- Corpus Christi Church was 13 and 14 ... Our Lady of Fatima the House by a 395-2 vote. Rep. ... On the 11th, Polish Falcons Nest ing of this tribute,” Rep. Lipinski founded in 1898 and is located in Shrine in Lewiston marked “Our Lipinski, co-chair of the Congres- 6 in Cheektowaga will sponsor a said. “As a lifelong baseball fan and the heart of East Buffalo’s Historic Lady of Czestochowa / Polish Day” sional Caucus on Poland, co-spon- Polish Harvest Workshop as part of proud Polish American, I am hon- Polonia. with a Polish language Mass and ro- sored the bill and helped spearhead the PFA’s Legacy Project ... On Sun- ored to have helped lead the push to For more information about the sary procession, July 14 ... The Pro- the effort to name the bridge after day, August 18, Annunciation Par- name the I-70 bridge after ‘Stan the festival, visit http://dozynki.corpus- fessional & Businessmen’s Asso- the St. Louis Cardinal great and Pol- ish in Elma will celebrate a Polish Man’.” christibuffalo.org. ciation hosted its Annual “Summer ish American legend. Polka Mass featuring John Stanczyk The bill was quickly approved by Stag and Pig Roast” at the Bowen “Stan Musial is the greatest Pol- & Rare Vintage to open its Annual the Senate. POLONIA TIDBITS. Buffalo na- Road Grove in Lancaster, July 18. ish American player to ever step on Church Picnic. Lenny Gomulka & Musial died in January at the age tive Tom Dudzick adapted his The Cheektowaga Polish a baseball diamond. His exploits on the Chicago Push will perform later of 92. His entire Hall of Fame career award winning play, “Over the Tav- American Festival featured per- the field and status as the National in the day ... The Roncesvalles Pol- ern,” into two one-act plays entitled formances by the Polish Heritage Polish American Sports Hall of was spent playing for the St. Louis “Over the Tavern: The TV Show” Dancers of WNY, Polish American ish Festival in Toronto, touted as Cardinals, where he amassed 3,630 ... The Polish Heritage Society of String Band (Mummers), Cheek- North America’s largest celebration hits, a .331 lifetime batting average Rochester hosted a “Noc Swietojan- towaga Community Symphony of Polish culture, will be held Sep- Polish-English and three World Series titles. Musial ska” for its members, and the WNY Orchestra, Buffalo Touch, Lenny tember 14 and 15. For more infor- Translator also was a World War II veteran who Division of the Polish American Gomulka & the Chicago Push, mation, please visit http://polishfes- served in the U.S. Navy, as well as a Congress sponsored a Polish Happy Rare Vintage, Maestro’s Men, and tival.ca. • Official documents, letters, Presidential Medal of Freedom win- v v v Hour at the Century Grill in Down- Bud Hundenski & the Corsairs the e-mails, etc. ner. If you have an item for this col- • Reasonable rates. town Buffalo, on June 21 ... Mazu- weekend of July 18 through 21. The • Fast, reliable service by e-mail Lipinski’s congressional district rek’s Bakery on South Park Avenue Annual General Pulaski Association umn, please send the information by is home to more than 100,000 Pol- the 6th day of the month preceding or regular mail. in Buffalo’s Old First Ward marked Parade traveled down Harlem Road • Translation to/from other lan- ish Americans. the month in which you would like its 80th anniversary on June 21 and on Sunday afternoon ... July 26 was guages available as well. The I-70 bridge project over the the item to appear at pietruszka@ 22 ... Holy Mother of the Rosary Polish Night at Frontier Field in • Over 25 years experience work- Mississippi River between Illinois PNCC Cathedral in Lancaster host- Rochester. The Red Wings played verizon.net. ing with genealogists, attorneys, businesses, film-makers, gov- and Missouri is expected to be com- ernment, medical professionals, pleted in 2014. Construction started etc. in 2010. ANDY GOLEBIOWSKI The naming of the bridge had 109 Rosemead Lane previously been under scrutiny fol- Cheektowaga, NY 14227 lowing a disagreement by both Il- (716) 892-5975 linois and Missouri lawmakers in May. POLISH AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER 308 WALNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 (215) 922-1700 When You’re in Philadelphia’s Historic District, Visit The Polish American Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall Featuring Polish History and Culture OPEN 10:00 a.m. TO 4:00 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION January through April • Monday to Friday May through December • Monday to Saturday Gift Shop is Open During Regular Exhibit Hall Hours Closed on Holidays Visit Us on the Internet: www.polishamericancenter.org 10 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2013

BABA JAGA’S CORNER / Jagoda Urban-Klaehn POLONIA ON FILM / Joseph W. Zurawski Curie Institute in Warsaw; The Meanest Man in the World (1943) Comedy the screenwriters were discuss- Irene Joliot-Curie’s Discovery Director: Sidney Lanfield ing the role of Pulaski with Jack Screenwriters: George Seaton, Benny, the lead character in the continued from last month ited Poland. Allen House movie. Benny’s father was born After receiving two Nobel prizes Back in Paris, Marie continued Distributor: Twentieth Century in Poland in 1864, his mother and after honorary trip to America, working at the Radium Institute. After Fox Film Corporation in Lithuania. As religious Jews, Marie Curie became known not only Irene married Frederick Jolie in 1926, Jack Benny, Tor Johnson they may have heard the name among a scientific community but all Marie stayed with Eve in a comfort- (as Vladimir Pulaski) “Vladimir” more frequently than around the world. She became an icon able and spacious apartment. The only Don’t blink. You might miss Polish names. Jack Kubelsky for women, since she proved that it’s extra equipment bought by Marie was the brief appearance of Vladimir (later named Jack Benny) was possible to be a mother and a scientist a huge piano, on which Eve could Pulaski at the end of The Mean- born in 1894 in Chicago. As far at the same time. Until the end of the practice. Marie’s relationship with est Man in the World. Perhaps as we know he did not speak Pol- 19th century, women’s role was lim- Irene was very different from the one noted film critic, Leonard Matlin, ish. So “Vladimir” did not strike ited to home duties. with Eve. After Irene got married and did blink during the film. When him as a non-Polish name. After World War I, Marie made moved out, Marie was devastated ini- he noticed that Tor Johnson was The story — adapted from trips to several countries on different tially, since she was used to discussing Frederick Joliot and Irene Joliot- listed as Vladimir Pulaski in the a George M. Cohan play — is continents. She was invited by kings, with Irene all details of the scientific Curie at work at the Radium Institute. cast of characters, he assumed about a small town good-hearted queens and presidents, participating work at work and at home. They still he was a wrestler. He wasn’t. electron. Eventually they did a series lawyer who is not financially in several events as honorary guest. remained close since they were work- It looked like he might have of carefully-executed experiments successful. He is advised to go In August 1922, Marie Curie became ing together at the Radium Institute, been wrestling, but he was fully during which they detected unex- to New York. He remains poor as a member of the newly-created Inter- but they could not communicate as dressed in a suit and was tackling pectedly long-lasting radiation, even bills are piling up. He learns his national Commission for Intellectual often as before. At home, Marie had the man he thought had abducted when they removed an alpha source, fiancé and future father-in-law Cooperation of the League of Nations. to do her calculations alone or spend the attorney who hired him as a that could cause the radiation. This will visit him. He “moves” into Still, she was the most happy to be at time with Eve, sometimes listening to bodyguard. All this took about led them to a discovery of an artificial an apartment he thinks is vacant, work, mainly at the Radium Institute her music. Irene and Eve were quite five seconds of screen time. Let’s radioactivity in 1934. Artificial radio- leaves hurriedly with his guests in Paris and teaching in Sorbonne. different. Irene was an introvert, could credit Pulaski with a few more activity means that the radiation can when the owners show up and When Poland became a free coun- be seen as aloof from outside, not very seconds of recognition, as his produce artificial nuclear source- ma spends what little money he has try, something Marie believed would social, dressed mainly in a laboratory business card is shown earlier in terials that are not naturally radioac- on entertaining. He is glad his not happen in her lifetime, she had apron and dark dresses like Marie. the movie. tive. The discovery was announced in guests leave. He is advised that a new mission: she wanted to equip Eve had an artistic spirit, and liked Don’t be surprised to see ‘Pu- 1934, subsequently they were award- he must get mean to be a suc- Poland with radium and build a ra- wearing make-up and high heels. laski” spelled “Pulasky” as it is ed a Nobel Award in 1935. Marie was cess. After his (not really) mean diotherapy and curio-therapy institute The Radium Institute was one of the listing on the Internet Movie aware of Irene and Frederick’s dis- streak takes effect, he begins to there. In 1925 she went to Warsaw the main centers for radioactivity re- Data Base. Frequently film list- covery and was very happy about it, get clients, but that turns his girl to lay a cornerstone for the future ra- search. Among their most famous ings are not consistent with cor- although she did not live long enough against him. Coming to terms dium institute in Poland. The Polish workers, besides Marie, was André- rect spellings of names of char- to see Irene’s Nobel award. with who he really is, he returns government began collecting money Louis Debierne, who discovered acters. And the people writing The next and a last article of this to Pottsville to practice law and for the institute. Private people could actinium, a new element, and Irene the reviews often did not pay series will be devoted to Marie’s Cu- marry his fiancé. buy a brick for the Marie Sklodowska- and Frederick Joliot who discovered attention to minor characters. v v v rie final year, her illness and death and Curie Institute. In 1929 Marie went to and explained artificial radioactivity. Sometimes, “Polaski” is listed her entombment in Pantheon in 2012. Joseph W. Zurawski is author America again, this time to collect The discovery was not an easy one, as the name of the husband and of Poland: The Captive Satellite; money for 1 g of radium for Poland. Irene and Frederick had their share References: “Pulaski” is given as the name Polish American History and Finally, on May 29, 1932, with Polish of missed opportunities, but did not 1. Eve Curie: “Madame Curie.” for the wife in the same film Culture: A Classified Bibliogra- president Moscicki, Marie Curie and give up. First, they misinterpreted a 2. Barbara Goldschmidt: “Obsessive Ge- and another source might list the phy; Polish Chicago: Our His- Bronya Dluska (Marie’s sister) pres- neutron (neutral particle forming an nius.” characters as “Pulasky.” tory, Our Recipes; six regional ent, in a big ceremony, the Radium atom together with electrons and posi- 3. Marie Curie from Wikipedia. Maybe that’s how “Vladimir” histories (Niles, Illinois, Door Institute was inaugurated in Warsaw. trons), which was correctly identified became Pulaski’s first name. Cer- County, Sister Bay, Kewanee With her health deteriorating quickly, by Chadwick. They also misidentified Baba Jaga Corner: Visit Jaga Polish tainly “Vladimir” is not a Polish County, Liberty Grove, Saukville) this was also the last time Marie vis- a positron (anti-electron) as an outside Culture Website at: www.polishsite.us name. Let’s guess that maybe and Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding.

PONDERING POLE / Edward Poniewaz Going Forward Every once in a while, it all FLASHBACK I: “MAKING” TA- The connection to Ed was how there are a million stories out there asked the question on how impor- comes together and I really feel like MALES AND GOŁĄBKI. I re- his non-Polish wife Sue, learned to like this one. Teach a kid to make tant is it to have Polish names or we will make it. ceived a wonderful email from Ed make pierogi and gołąbki from his pierogi and you might be producing words for famous places and popu- “Making it” is when various as- Drobinski referring to the May 2013 grandmother. No written instruc- a future president of the Kosciuszko lar events. My theory is seeing and pects of our ethnic presence and “Pondering Pole,” talking about the tions and apparently babcia (like all Foundation, the president of Poland, hearing the Polish name or word history are shared and even become Mexican uncle who brought the grandmothers) made them very well or the president of the United States. resonates a positive vibe over and embedded in the greater mosaic of family together each year to make a as requests come in regularly for I believe it. over. Sometime in the distant future, the American scene. So it thrilled me batch of tamales using “grandma’s” Sue to create the Polish food. She is some young person will wonder, when a number of examples demon- family recipe. If you recall, none of the family expert. The real triumph, FLASHBACK II: THE ALLURING who was that person that bridge is strating this surfaced recently. the children in this Mexican family as with the Mexican folks, is that AGNES B. I’m sitting at the hair- named after and who were his an- These items also tie back to some were married to anyone of Mexican it is not solely the food that draws dresser’s waiting for my shampoo cestors? So now we have the new of the same points discussed previ- descent. Eventually part- or non- everyone in, but it is the fun and fel- and cut, and I pick up a copy of Al- Stan Musial Veterans Memorial ously from the Pondering Pole files Mexicans will be charged with the lowship in preparing and eating it lure magazine. If you are wonder- Bridge being built over the Mis- through the years. responsibility to preserve the tra- that makes it taste so great. ing, that magazine was within reach sissippi River in St. Louis and I Let’s call them Flashbacks 1, 2, dition of making and eating these …and my grandmother wast- and I was too lazy to walk over and couldn’t be happier. This is a tribute and 3. heritage tamales. ed little time teaching Sue how to pick up a copy of UFC (Ultimate to Stan and excellent signage (until make gołąbki and pierogi with- Fighting Championship), but after they rename it) for Polonia. out written recipes. Since then, paging through the latest “trends,” v v v Become a member today Sue is the go-to girl for Easter, I checked out the publisher’s page Dziękuję bardzo to Ed Drobinski Christmas, and anyone’s desire to see what names are involved with for the neat tale about his family Polish American for a Polish meal. We normally putting together this periodical. To that eats together and stays together. make the pierogi for Christmas my surprise, the Vice-President and Also DB to Raymond Cwieka for Historical Association on the Sunday after Thanks- publisher of Allure is Agnes Bog- sending me the papers and videos The Polish American HistoricalAssociation giving, with numerous friends dan Chapski. “Bogdan” is how her on Polish dance. It is very interest- was established in December 1942 as joining the family for camarade- name is listed on the staff page in ing and educational, and I am enjoy- a special commission of the The Polish rie, samples, and a share of the the magazine otherwise she is Ag- ing the material. v v v Institute of Arts and Sciences in America to finished product. nes B. Chapski everywhere else. collect, compile and publish information about Krupnik and/or wisniowka Back in the 2008 April edition of If you have a thought about this Polish Americans. In October 1944, it was reor­ganized as a national somehow make an appearance “The Pondering Pole” Klara Glow- month’s topic, a question of your American society to promote study and research in the history and and the event really takes off! czewska was featured as the editor own, or have interesting facts to social background of Americans of Polish descent. The Association, My mom (Polish) and Sue’s of Conde’ Nast Traveler. Allure and share, contact me at: Edward Po- which was incorporated under the laws of Illinois in 1972, strives to mom both take part as well. Sue Traveler are owned by Conde’ Nast niewaz, 6432 Marmaduke Avenue, assist and cooperate with all individuals and organizations interested has long since written down the Publications and apparently they St. Louis, MO 63139; eMail ali- in Polish American life and history. Contributions in support of the recipes and shares them will- like the Polish girls as editors and [email protected]. Don’t forget to work of the Association are tax-exempt. ingly, but we usually insist on a publishers of their popular maga- visit The Pondering Pole blog, pon- “making” party to show the tech- zines. If you are a Polish woman, deringpole.blogspot.com. Regular one-year membership to the Association is $40.00. ($25.00 for nique. seek employment with Conde’ Nast. N.B. If you send eMail, refer- students) made payable to the Polish American Historical Association. A “making” party, according to They like you, they really like you ence the Polish American Journal Ed, includes teaching the kids how a lot. or the Pondering Pole in the subject PAHA, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 06050 to make grandma’s gołąbki and in- line. I will not open an eMail if I www.polishamericanstudies.org troducing them to the Polish meal. FLASHBACK 3: SIGNAGE. In do not recognize the subject or the I’ll take one, but my hope is that July of 2006, “The Pondering Pole” sender. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2013 www.polamjournal.com 11 Polka Cruise with the Stars VII POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL Be Treated Royally in 2014 Full Circle is proud to announce cago Push and Full Circle, played the details of its next polka adven- with Marion years ago. ture in paradise – the “Polka Cruise For something new, an open- with the Stars VII.” invitation Freelance Polka Jam will From Feb 8-15 2014, this South- take place to feature the talents of ern Caribbean cruise will sail from guest musicians and cruisers alike! Ft. Lauderdale aboard the luxurious As usual, the affable Polka DJ- Crown Princess. This state-of-the- DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC at-Sea, Kenny Olowin, will join us art ship features all the latest inno- to host his fun-fi lled parties, and vations including the Crown Plaza Father Tom Aleksa will be there to Kozicki Elected Director of New York Shows Celebrate Anniversaries — a unique atri- conduct an uplifting Polka Mass at um with restau- Sea. All polka parties and events Polish American Musician’s Club ALBANY, N.Y. — Dennis WVCR-FM, Polka Spotlight rants and meet- are private and will take place in the CHICAGO — The Polish American and Gerry Rymanowski have Show, 515 New Loudon Road, ing places; The comfortably elegant Club Fusion Musician’s Club presented its annual din- begun their 25th year of hosting Loudonville, NY 12110. Sanctuary — an Nite Club. ner, dance and induction of offi cers, Wed., the Polka Spotlight radio show BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mike adults-only ha- In between all the polka excite- June 19, 2013 at the White Eagle Banquet on WVCR-FM (“The Saint”), Pasierb, along with his father ven of serenity; ment, our adventure will take us to facility in Niles. The Club has been in ex- in the Albany area. Broadcast- George, celebrated twenty years the Piazza — a the exotic, tropical islands of Aru- istence since May 1, 1922. ing from the campus of Siena on the air with the Rockin’ Pol- casual street of ba, Curacao, and Princess’ private cafés and shops, Popular musician and radio DJ Leon College in Loudonville, N.Y., kas radio shows on WXRL 1300 playground – Princess Cays. We’ll and the outdoor Kozicki was administered the oath of of- the show can be heard Sundays AM in Lancaster (Buffalo), New Gomulka be celebrating Valentine’s Day on- fi ce as a recently-elected director of the from 9:00 a.m ‘til noon at 88.3 “Movies Un- board, so bring that special sweet- York. der the Stars” that features fi rst-run club. He is a well-known national music FM, and on the internet at www. Mike began his polka radio heart along! wvcr.com. fi lms. personality and has been a member of the career on Fredonia college ra- As past Full Circle cruisers can The show fi rst aired Sunday And the food on the Crown club for many years. Kozicki thanked all dio in 1992 and on Sunday, June attest, you’ll be treated like royalty for the honor accorded to him and pledged April 23, 1989. Princess is considered some of the 1993, along with his father, en- best in the industry. Discriminating on this fabulous trip. Cruise rates his efforts to continue to promote the club. WVCR-FM is one of the start as low as $999. most powerful college stations tered the market of Buffalo radio. cruisers will especially appreciate The oath was administered by Gary Matts, For more information, contact in New York State, broadcast- Mike and George look for- this superior cruising experience. In president of the Chicago Federation of Helga Leonard of A Dream Trip 4 ing at 35,000 watts. Polka music ward to having their listeners addition to Full Circle, Lenny Go- Musicians, Local 10-208. U at (724) 234-2033 or email her at has been heard on WVCR since tune to each show and enjoy mulka & Chicago Push will provide Among personalities present were mu- [email protected] or con- sician and vocalists Chet Kowalkowski, 1975. some great music along with stellar live music all week long. And as a special bonus, Full Circle will tact Full Circle members at info@ former IPA President Ken Gill, as well as Bands, promoters and listen- some radio memories. Rockin perform an encore of “Memories of gonefullcircle.com. Hans Schaden, president of the Czecho- ers can contact Dennis and Gerry Polkas is heard on Saturday from Marion Lush,” featuring Polka Hall Fulfi ll your dream in 2014 with slovak Musicians Club, and Joe Kainz, via e-mail: rymbrothers@yahoo. 2-3 p.m. and on Sunday from of Famer Richie Tokarz. Richie, Full Circle’s Polka Cruise with the president of the German American Musi- com, by phone at: (518) -783- 8:00-9:00 p.m. WXRL is at 1300 along with Mike Stapinski of Chi- Stars VII. (see ad on page 13) cians Club. 2400 or by mail: Siena College, on the AM dial.

POLKA INSIDER / Steve Litwin Blazonczyk Family Hospitality at its Finest CHAMPION, Pa. — Some come home again. all they have to offer. them. The Nu-Tones offered their year’s Polka Fireworks and this one, drive, some fl y, some may still be The Festival has become an in- Ray Jay & the Carousels were at driving beat and personal touch to like all those before it, brought to- there from the previous year, be- stitution of polka music, and the their honky best, The Diddle Styx, their performance. Jeff Mleczko’s gether 28 musicians and a large au- cause once you get there you don’t Blazonczyk family works overtime brought enthusiasm and excitement. Dynabrass and Polka Family gave dience in the Matterhorn Lounge. want to leave. to make it all happen. It is a polka The Eddie Forman Orchestra played Saturday night the perfect wrap-up. Our sincere thanks to the Blazonc- This year’s 39th Polka Fireworks family reunion where some only every style with veteran precision. Sunday offered Henny & the Versa zyks, the musicians, and the Interna- at the Seven Springs Resort in West- meet once a year. It is where people Stas Golonka is and always will be Js, Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phase tional Polka Association for making ern Pennsylvania pulled fans in “polkabrate” — celebrate and par- “Mr. Honky Style.” Darrell Wel- and Jimmy K’s Ethnic Jazz. Jam 30 even more special. from places near and far. From that ticipate — day and night, indoors tin’s New Brass Express are power From the Insider’s personal note- Since pictures are often better fi rst minute on the grounds of this and out. It is a place where the on stage. The Knewz brought that book, we had the pleasure of host- than words, here are just a few of massive resort you feel like you’ve bands play up, giving the audiences “Nickel City” musical magic with ing our 30th Concertina Jam at this the over 500 we took that weekend:

Steve and Adele Litwin’s Concertina Jam. The Diddlestyx of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The brass and reeds section of Concertina Jam 30.

Polka DJ Ken Olowin, poolside at Twenty-four of the musicians who participated in Concertina Jam 30. Darrell Weltin of The New Brass Ex- the Polka Fireworks. press. 12 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2013

NOTES / Barbara Pinkowski Get Ready for the Owl Picnic BUFFALO — Every year for the IN WITH THE NEW. Dan Potts Sept. 21 at the Lamm Grove. Sonny chlik. Sadly, he passed away on his & Rare Vintage, and then BackBeat ‘64, past 25, a group of volunteers has opened his new hall with dances on Wanderlich is very excited about 40th birthday, June 13 … We were a Beatles tribute band, 12:30-3:30 p.m.. put together what has grown into June 22 and June 23. When I heard this new venture. The band will saddened to learn of the passing of Polka music by Lenny Gomulka & Chi- one of the premier fundraisers in there were two in a row, I was a little be called The Band. How simple Frank Stachelski, husband of Lori cago Push from 4:00-8:00 pm There will be food, raffl es and rides, too. Western New York. The Owl Pic- concerned about drawing a crowd. and easy is that? Sonny told me this (nee Boruszewski), and brother- Aug. 17. Corpus Christi Parish, Clark nic shares its proceeds with Camp But, I was pleasantly surprised and band will boldly go where no band in-law of Sandra and Matt Lewan- St., Buff alo. Dozynki Fest. Concertina Good Days and Special Times, happy when both dances had a large has gone before. dowski. Frank was only 51. All Stars. 6:00-10:00 p.m. Mercy Flight of Western New York, turnout. On Saturday, The Boys By the way, Sonny’s real fi rst May all their souls rest in peace. Aug. 18. Corpus Christi Parish, Clark St. the Former NYS Troopers Helping wowed the crowd with their dynam- name is Richard, named after his Polka Mass with Dave Gawronski fol- GET WELL WISHES … go out to Hands, St. Adalbert’s Response to ic sound and vocals. They are one of musician father. So far, he has an- lowed by music in the beer tent. 2:00- Big Al Bakowski, who had some Love Center, and Wings of Hope, the top bands and they are hot. The nounced the following members: 6:00 p.m. by New Direction. health problems recently. Hope he all charities that help children and New Direction did some great hon- Johnny Wanderlich (accordion) and Aug. 20. The Buff alo Polka Boosters quickly returns to good health … the less fortunate. ky style tunes. Concertina player concertina, Eric Bakowski (con- meeting at the Polish Falcons Hall, 445 Also best wishes for a speedy re- This year’s event will be held Ron Urbanczyk just had arthroscop- certina), Chris Bukowski (drums), Columbia Ave., Depew. Doors open at covery to Denise Finan, who had a 7:00 p.m. Refreshments, music and a Aug. 25 at the Lamm Manor Grove, ic knee surgery and managed to play Al Kania (trumpet) and Sonny will knee replacement in July. We hope short meeting. Everyone welcome to 962 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, N.Y. with no apparent problem. play bass. One more member is yet she is doing well and heals fast. attend. Call Chris at 771-1076. A variety of music, raffl es, food and On Sunday, Stephanie and her to be announced, not known as of Aug. 25. The Owl Picnic at the Lamm entertainment from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Honky Band with guest Eddie this writing. Two of the musicians, RED, WHITE, AND BLUE. The 4th Manor Grove, 962 Wehrle Dr., Williams- Admission is only $20 and includes Guca did an excellent job playing Eric and Chris, play with the Tru of July celebration at the Cheektow- ville, N.Y. (See lead story). For more info food, drink and music by The Eddie so many familiar honky tunes. Ed- Heritage band and that band will aga Town Park started with a big pa- call (716) 837-3582. “O” Orchestra with the Vignettes, die Guca was a great addition to the continue. I can’t wait to hear The rade down Harlem Rd., in which the Aug. 27. Special Delivery at the band- New Yorks with C.J. Luksch, Crash band; he knows that style of music Band. Buffalo Touch played. Later, in the shell behind Cheektowaga Town Hall. Cadillac, The Buffalo Touch, Tony and his vocals are perfect. Andy pavilion, Special Delivery played 6:00-8:00 p.m. END OF SUMMER DANCE. It is Aug. 28. Polka Variety Club Meeting Krupski, Rare Vintage, Special De- Kuczmarski was the drummer, John some polkas and some rock ‘n roll unfortunate, as if often the case, at the Leonard Post, 2540 Walden Ave., livery, Concertina All Stars, Dave Gnojek on horn, Al Romanowski on that The Band’s premiere confl icts to make sure everyone was happy. Cheektowaga. Door open at 6:30 p.m. Gawronski, and Danny Neaverth bass were the other musicians. This with the End of Summer Dance at I really liked their version of “I Music starts at 7:30 p.m. New members with Accordion Bill. is Stephanie’s 45th year playing pol- Potts’ Hall on Sept. 21. Music will Won’t Go Home” oberek, where all are welcome. Call Bill at 759-8194. For more info call (716) 837- kas. She will be releasing a new CD be provided by Phocus and Special the members sang. Reminds me of 3582. soon. Delivery. Admission is only $10.00. the old days of Frank Wojnarowski There was great entertainment FREE CATALOG! HERITAGE FESTIVAL. On June There will be music from 7:00 p.m. when his band members would all at the new hall both days. The hall 7-8, the 11th Annual Polish Heritage until midnight. For table reserva- join in on parts of the songs played. HEAR ALL THE POLKA STARS is nice but it will be even better in Festival took place at the Grange tions call Mike Kurdziel at (716) They did a great job. on the future when Potts acquires more Bldg. at the Hamburg Fairgrounds. 901-6369, or Ted Szymanski at 668- There are plenty of places to go area when the occupied space be- SUNSHINE This year all the activities took 9101. this month. Please support as many tween the hall and the restaurant is place in the same room so the crowd as you can. acquired. We got to see his new res- CONGRATULATIONS TO … Eric SEND FOR A FREE CATALOG was not spread out. UPCOMING SUNSHINE taurant too as food was offered both and Lori Cieslak, who got married On Friday, the young and ener- Aug. 6. Polish Festival night at the Ball PO BOX 652 days. getic Chardon Polka Band and a few months ago. Eric is the grand- Park. Music by the Knewz in the pre- W. SENECA, NY 14224 It was a triple header for the CDs $12 each Polka Family shared the stage. The son of the late Jane Machlowski game tent party from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Kaisertown area on June 23 with $2.00 SHIPPING & HANDLING following day, The Buffalo Touch … Sandy and Bob Krawczyk on Polish menu will be available and Pol- Stephanie at Potts Hall, Phocus at and John Stevens Double Shot becoming grandparents. A grand- ish dancing featuring the Krakowiacy the OLC lawn fete and The Buffalo Dancers from Eugenia Dance Studio. bands entertained. I had a nice chat daughter, Haley, was born on July Touch at Houghton Park and they The Game starts at 7:05 p.m. when the Listen to the with John and asked if he was Pol- 2. Bob is the manager of the Lamm all did well. Post Manor and Grove. Buff alo Bisons meet the Pawtucket Red ish. Interesting that he is Lithuanian- Sox. Slovak who comes from Swoyers- NEW RELEASE. Our polka friend CONDOLENCES. Our deepest Aug. 9. New Direction Band plays from BIG TONY POLKA SHOW ville, Pa. With a little coaching, he across the border, John Gora, has sympathy to Fred Wisniewski 1:00-4:00 pm at the Slade Park at the does great with the Polish lyrics. a new CD entitled Butterfl y. A nice and family on the passing of his Erie County Fair at the Fairgrounds in WJJL 1440 AM His latest CD, Kicking Polkas, is an variety of tunes with some interest- daughter, Kathleen Kordasiewicz, Hamburg. Niagara Falls / Buffalo, NY enjoyable mix of polka, waltzes and ing little twists makes this a winner. June 6. Kathleen was only 48 and Aug. 10. German-Polish Day at the SUNDAY EVENING obereks sure to please everyone. All leaves behind family and friends. Spring Garden Park, 3838 Two Rod IN THE MAKING. I am happy to Road, East Aurora. Music by Frankfurt- 5:00 p.m. the bands did a fabulous job. There Fred is from N. Tonawanda and of- announce that a new band in our ers and New Direction. 4:00-10:00 p.m. were so many other activities too. ten played Santa at many holiday area will be making their debut on Admission is $7.00. Call 697-8222. Send all promotional material to parties … Our sincerest sympathy Aug. 13. The Buff alo Touch plays at the Tony Rozek goes out to Sue Ochal and family River Grill in Tonawanda. 7:00 p.m. 78 Cochrane St. on the loss of her son, Kevin Ry- Aug. 16-18. Annunciation Church Pic- The Rich Bobinski Orchestra nic on Clinton St. in Elma. Friday music Buffalo, NY 14206 Rich Bobinski • 2010 Inductee International Polka As- by Hit ‘n Run 7:00-11:00 p.m.; Sat. the sociation Polka Music Hall of Fame Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra 2:00- For advertising information, call RBO THE POLKA CAROUSEL 4:30 p.m., followed by The Strangers (716) 824-6092 7:00-11:00 p.m.. Sunday, a Polish Polka Summer 2013 Appearances Mass at 11:30 a.m. with John Stanczyk [email protected] Sun., Aug. 4. Pulaski Park, 40 Belchertown Rd., Three Rivers, MA. 2:30-6:30 p.m. Food available. Call Paul 413-323-8236. Wed., Aug. 7. Sherman Green Gazebo, Corner of Reef and Post Rds., Fairfield, CT. 7:00-8:30 p.m. Park Concert, Bring lawn chairs. Call Ken 203- 259-7765. Tues., Aug. 13. Coe Memorial Park, Torrington, CT. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Park Concert, Your Host: Ed Slomkowski Bring lawn chairs, Rain location inside auditorium on site. Call Donna 860-489-2274, June 860-536-2452 www.radioharborcountry.org Sat., Aug. 17 & The Riverhead Polish Hall, 214 Marcy Ave., Riverhead, NY. Wed. 11:00 a.m. to noon Sun., Aug. 18. Sat. Noon-5:00 p.m.; Sun. 1:00-6:00 p.m. in conjunction with The Sun. 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Polish Town Fair. Under the tent in the picnic area, Polish food available in The Hall. Call Mike 631-727-7696. www.polishnewcastleradio.com Sun., Aug. 25. The Four Seasons Country Fair, St. Michael Church, 25 Maple Wed. 5:00 to 6:00: p.m. Ave., Beacon Falls, CT. fternoon (time to be announced), Food, Fri. 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Booths, Crafts, Bring lawn chairs. Call Paul 203-747-4641. Sat., Aug. 31. Laurel Beach Club, 102 Sixth Ave., Milford, CT. 6:30-11:00 p.m. Call Ted 203-874-4780 or June 860-536-2452 Sun., Sept. 1. 5th Annual Polka Fest 2013 with Polka Paul, Roosevelt Park, St. Paul St., Blackstone, Mass. NOTE LOCATION CHANGE, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Food available, Bring lawn chairs, Free admission Drivetime Polkas Call Paul 508-294-1512 ROCKIN’ROCKIN’ Fri., Sept 13- Irene and Bob Jaracz’s Polka Weekend, The Beacon Resort, with “RONNIE D” Sun., Sept. 15. Lincoln. Watch for info regarding a bus trip WESTERN NEW YORK’S ONLY SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK POLKA SHOW Call Bob 603-635-3067 or June 860-536-2452 POLKASPOLKAS Sat., Oct. 5. The Polish American Citizens Club, 8 Ives St., Danbury, CT with www.drivetimepolkas.com WXRL 1300AM Dinner 6:00 PM, Dancing 7:00-10:00 p.m. Call Sue 203-994-0622 MIKE & GEORGE PASIERB MONDAY-SATURDAY 5:00-7:00 p.m. WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION about RBO’s FLORIDA TOUR 2014. 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TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk Summer in Full Swing Summer is in full swing, and this for news of another celebration later means a lot of traveling, memorable this year. events, and fun times with friends. The Toledo Area Polka Society Forty-five years ago, a couple of welcomes 2013-2014 officers, -in organizations promoting our Polish cluding David J Jackson, Larry and culture were started, and they sur- Carol Holt, Tony Groch, and this vive to this day. One of course, is writer. Speaking of anniversaries, the United States Polka Association. TAPS celebrates 30 years October Another is The Echoes of Poland 26th with a Dinner Dance featur- Folk Song and Dance Ensemble of ing Lenny Gomulka. But before Toledo. This year, the Echoes of that, September 28th , The Knewz POLKAMOTION Poland 45th Annual Spring Concert is coming to town for the first TAPS September 12-15, 2013 was presented on Sunday, June 13, dance of the season. Dances are 2013 at the Ave Maria Performing held at Conn-Weissenberger Hall Rehoboth Beach Arts Center at Notre Dame Acad- and more info will follow in this emy in Toledo. column. Covention Center “Echoes” as it is commonly Just a final note before I end this called here, was the brainchild of month’s recap, it is so exciting to 229 Rehoboth Avenue Paulina Tul-Ortyl, who had been announce that the University of To- Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 asked to prepare a Polish Christmas ledo book about Polish-Americans celebration using young people, in in northwest Ohio, to which I con- “Famous and Delicious” 1968. Since that time, the group tributed a chapter, is in the final Lenny Gomulka homemade Polish food from the has been comprised of hundreds stages of development. Professor & Chicago Push kitchen of Gil Ziemski! of performers from throughout To- Barbara Floyd, Director of the Ward ledo and beyond, and now includes M. Canaday Center for Special Col- Polka Family Adult Senior (60+) Youth (17-21) second-generation dancers along lections at the University of Toledo, Thursday $16 $15 with their parents. This year’s con- met with project director Tim Bor- Eddie Forman Orchestra cert was hosted by Rob Wiercinski den recently, and the goal is to have The Beat Friday $17 $16 WOW! and Janet Gawle and live music was the book on shelves by November Saturday $17 $16 performed by Randy Krajewski. of 2013. The book is filled with The Boys Sunday $11 $10 The concert program consisted of chapters all about Polish-American an array of songs and dances from life in and around Toledo, and will Polka Country Musicians throughout Poland, and highlighted include a variety of photographs (PCM) Children under the age of 16 are admitted FREE! the talents of the children’s group, as well. It was a lot of fun and at New Direction Admission fee does not include food and beverages! the teen group, and the adult group. times a challenge to put together a No food or drink is allowed to be brought into Soloists included Mallory Jagodz- chapter on Toledo polkas, but it was Dennis Polisky the Convention Center! inski and Rob Szczublewski. Al- well worth it. More to come on this & The Maestro’s Men though Echoes celebrated its an- in future columns. Enjoy the rest of Reserved seating for bus groups only due to limited niversary with this concert, watch the summer! Jimmy Weber & The Sounds seating — Thank You for your cooperation!

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OBITUARIES The Kosciuszko Foundation Celebrates Twenty-Three Years of TEIP Program Joseph Carl Brozeski, Owner of Pierogi Palace, Spearheaded Oil City’s Polish Heritage Project OIL CITY, Pa. —Joseph Carl Brozeski, 67, died at UPMC-North- west in Seneca after an extended ill- ness. Born March 28, 1946 in Oil City, he was the son of Mildred M. “Mil- lie” Dabrowski Brozeski and the late Carl S. Brozeski. Brozeski attended Assumption Schools and was a 1964 graduate of Oil City Area High School. He attended Clarion University and graduated with a B.S. in Music. He had been a music therapist at Polk State School early in life and had been a music teacher in Florida Volunteer educators and teaching assistants from Kent State University where he was involved in the Miami and communities surrounding Northeastern Ohio were among those Dadetown Election Bureau. taking part in the Kosciuszko Foundation’s Teaching English in Poland Always active in local politics Program. Educators from 20 states were included in this year’s cross- BROZESKI. Took great pride in documenting Oil City’s Polish history. and his northside business dis- cultural learning experience. trict, Brozeski was the manager of ing but, his passion was his Polish Piesni Adwentowe; and My Chcemy NEW YORK — This summer versational skills. the Pastel Record & Music Co. in Heritage . Boga. marked the twenty-third anniversa- The purpose of the Arts Enriched Oil City for over 30 years and had Brozeski spearheaded the Polish The Polish Heritage Park on ry of the Teaching English in Poland English Language Camp Program is taught music lessons at the store. Heritage Project which included the Spruce Street was just finished be- program (TEIP), an innovative cul- to strengthen students’ appreciation He had also started the Pierogi completion of the Church’s Centen- fore his death, and Brozeski saw tural and educational exchange be- for creativity and the innovation that Palace in Oil City and was the man- nial Hymnal where he oversaw the the completion of 13 monuments tween the United States and Poland. art provides. ager of the store at the time of his church choir’s production of seven placed at the park. This summer program is cospon- The Kosciuszko Foundation and death. recordings started by his father Carl He was a member of the P.N.A sored annually by the Kosciuszko the Polish National Commission Brozeski was a member of the S. Brozeski. Club in Oil City as well as the Pu- Foundation and independent, edu- for UNESCO cooperate to prepare Assumption B.V.M. Church in Oil Under Brozeski’s direction, they laski Club. cational, nonprofit organizations. and implement specific components City where he served as choir direc- recorded Rozaniec Do Najswietszej Memorials may be made to the To accommodate different sched- of the TEIP program. The Founda- tor and church organist. He was a Maryi Panny Trzy Czesci;Polskie Polish Heritage Project, c/o Oil City ules and interests and to satisfy the tion recruits and selects American staunch supporter of the Church and Koled;, Wesolego Alleluja; P.N. A. Club 410 Seneca St. Oil demand for such educational oppor- teachers and assistants; organizes its heritage. Krolowej Anielskiej Spiewajmy; City, PA 16301. tunities, the Kosciuszko Foundation the staffing of each camp; provides He enjoyed reading, and garden- Kochajmy Pana; Gorzkie Zale and and our Polish partners offered four training sessions for American par- choices to students: two English ticipants; facilitates the educational William “Rad” Radlinski, former Associate Director Language/American Culture Camp aspects of the program as outlined Programs and two Arts Enriched in the curriculum guide. of the United States Geological Survey English Language Camp Programs. The TEIP Program has been LEESBURG, Virg. — William for 10 years, nearly two of which he the government in 1979, Radlinski Both programs included students awarded grants and in excess of “Rad” Radlinski, 91, a World War II was Acting Director. Radlinski was served as Executive Director of the ages nine to eighteen. $14,000 from Delta Kappa Educa- veteran and former Associate Direc- president of the American Society American Congress on Surveying This year, there were two Eng- tional Foundation to help purchase tor of the United States Geological of Photogrammetry and Mapping for five lish Language/American Culture equipment for the Arts Enriched Survey died in February at Loudoun in 1968, president of years. Camp Program opportunities; one English Language Camp Program. Hospital in Leesburg, Va. after a the International Fed- For more than in Zalecze Wielkie from June 29 to This summer, about 300 Polish brief illness. eration of Surveyors 15 years, Radlinski July 20, and another in Otwock held students attended the camps located He was born on Aug. 13, 1921, (FIG) for three years resided at Falcon’s from July 1 to July 12. in Zalecze Wielkie, Otwock and in Salamanca, N.Y. and graduated in the mid 1970s, Landing, a continuing The camp in Zalecze Wielkie Pinczow. The Foundation selected from Salamanca’s Jefferson Street and was an Honorary care retirement com- was a two-week English language four group leaders, twenty-two High School in 1938. He served in Member of munity in Potomac immersion experience for Polish American teachers and twenty-three the United States Army Corps of Great Britain’s Falls, Virg., where he students. The Polish hosts at each teaching assistants to participate in Engineers as a topographic engi- Royal Institution of served as president of site also offered a cultural tour of the program. neer officer in the European- The Chartered Surveyors the Residents’ Coun- Poland for American teachers and Since the TEIP program began ater of Operations during World and FIG. He traveled cil and the chairman assistants who volunteer their time in 1991, the Kosciuszko Foundation War I where he was in three cam- extensively, includ- of the newsletter edi- to the program. has organized a total of 112 educa- paigns, including the Battle of the ing trips to the Soviet torial board. He was The purpose of the English Lan- tional camps throughout Poland Bulge. After the war, he graduated Union and was co- an avid writer and guage/American Culture Camp Pro- The reciprocal nature of the TEIP from Hofstra College and attended chairman of a joint unrelenting editor, a gram is to provide Polish students program enables large numbers of Georgetown University Graduate US-USSR committee on environ- skilled genealogist, a lifelong pho- who demonstrate intermediate to Polish students and American par- School. He remained in the U.S. mental protection in the oil and gas tographer, prolific woodworker and advanced levels of proficiency, with ticipants to share in educational, sci- Army Reserves retiring in 1981 at industry. Mt. Radlinski, a 9,020-foot he played tennis well up into his opportunities to improve their con- entific and cross-cultural exchanges. the rank of Lt. Colonel. mountain in Antarctica, was named 80s. A Registered Professional Engi- after him in 1963. Radlinski re- He is predeceased by his beloved neer and Certified Photogramme- ceived the U.S. Department of Inte- wife of 69 years, Theresa (Har- trist, Radlinski had a 30-year career rior’s Distinguished Service Award muth); four; and a sister, Anne Ma- STERLING SILVER JEWELRY with the U.S. Geological Survey and was a member of the Cosmos rie Skrobacz. He is survived by two A where he was the Associate Director Club since 1970. After retiring from sons; a sister; and sister-in-law. B D E Radlinski will be inurned with C full military honors at Arlington  (718) 383-8600 National Cemetery at a future date. A.K. No. 383-0320 Donations in his memory may be F  Peter Rago made to the Salamanca Area Histor- G I  Lic. Mgr. ical Memorial Fund, 125 Main St., H Leslie P. Rago Salamaca, NY 14779. F.D. J K JUREK-PARK SLOPE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 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THE OLD COUNTRY / Richard Poremski GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados PHOTO: RICHARD POREMSKI RICHARD PHOTO: Location and Types of Records Available only in Poland If Polish vital records are not available in online da- • Police records — Citizens were required to tell the tabases or FHC films, then requests must be made to police when they moved. These records could be the Polish State Archives and Polish church archives to used as a substitute census record by the genealogist. obtain records that are only available in Poland. • Hospital records — Usually include the patient’s Below are brief descriptions of the type of records name, sex, age, marital condition, residence, occu- that can be found at these Polish archives. More de- pation, and religion. tails of these records can be found in the books Going • Military records — Russia, Germany and Austria Home: A Guide to Polish American Family History Re- required their Polish subjects to give mandatory search by Jonathan Shea and In Their Words – Polish military service. Avoiding this service, may have by Jonathan D. Shea and William F. Hoffman. been the main reason for many young Polish men to emigrate. Other church records that should be available for genealogists in Diocesan and local parish archives are: Obtaining records from sources in the “old country” • Lists of church census of parishioners • Review the catalogs of the archives to find what they • Notes taken by priests which were usually about have available specific parishioners — this information may have • Request should be for specific documents — do not good or bad comments. ask for a generic search. RIDING THE ACCORDION BUS. Warsaw. May 16, 1976. • Lists of who received First Communion, Confirma- • Check for method of payment. tion and Anointing of the Sick plus marriage banns, • Be prepared to send your request in Polish. This is BRUSH UP / Polonia Media Network conscripts and converts. a sign of respect and may generate a more positive • Divorce proceedings — affidavits may give infor- response from the archive. mation that would not be in other documents. • Hiring a professional researcher may produce better Violations • Other records found in the State Archives and local results but this will be more expensive option. registry offices that concern genealogists include: • Deal only with people that are recommended napad...... assault • Passport applications — Austria and Germany re- PGSA.org has a list of recommended Polish re- (NAH-pahd) quire their citizens to obtain permission to emigrate. searchers. zakłócenie porządku ...... disturbing the peace The application would include information on birth v v v (zah-KWUH-tseh-nyeh poh-ZHOHN-tkuh) and military service. Stephen M. Szabados is the author of Finding posiadanie narkotyków possession of drugs • Taxpayer lists — Listed property owners and men- Grandma’s European Ancestors (available from the (poh-shah-DAH-nyeh nahr-koh-TIH-kuhf) tions their property. Polish American Journal Bookstore), and Find Your nielegalny wjazd...... illegal entry • Notary records — Include land transactions, loans Family History. (nheh-lee-GAHL-neh VAHZD and financial agreements. brak wizy ...... entering without a visa • Probate for family members who did not emigrate (brahk VEE-zih) occasionally mentions their relatives in America. pobyt bez ważnej ...... staying without a valid visa SURNAME CORNER / Robert Strybel • Legal proceedings - Important source of information (POH-biht behs VAHZH-nay) if your ancestor was the defendant or plaintiff. kradzież ...... theft • Land records for the manor estates – Includes own- Names by Occupation (KRAH-djehsh) ers and workers. Many Polish last names originated many centuries naruszenie przepisów drogowych...... traffic violation • School lists — this would include list of children ago to describe people on the basis of their occupation. (nah-ruh-SHEH-nyeh psheh-PEE-suhf droh-GOH-vih) and the faculty. In addition to the basic form (given first), numerous de- praca bez pozwolenia...... working without a permit rivatives emerged to indicate the person’s son or helper. (prah-tsah behs pohz-voh-LEH-nyah) Here are some of the more common: Płaci pan mandat ...... You’re getting a traffic fine, sir. m VAMPIRE GRAVEYARD IN POLAND? Archaeol- (PWAH-chee pahn MAHN-daht) ogists in Gliwice, southern Poland have discovered Operarzy...... laborer Płaci pani mandat...... You’re getting a traffic fine, mam. f a burial ground where the dead were laid to rest in Pasterz ...... shepherd (PWAH-chee PAH-nee MAHN-daht) accordance with practices for alleged vampires. Piekarz ...... baker − continued next month − Four skeletons were found at the site, where man- Położna ...... midwife datory digs were being carried out prior to the con- Półrolnik...... farmer with a house, farm struction of a ring road. In each case, the deceased PROVERBS, SAYINGS, AND NOTIONS / Robert Strybel buildings, animals, and cropland had been buried with the head between the legs. Pracowity...... peasant According to folk beliefs, this prevented a possible Rataj (Ratajczyk)..... serf dependent on the village lord vampire from finding his or her way back to the land Rolnik...... farmer Folk Wisdom of the Polish People of the living. Sklepikarz...... shopkeeper Various sayings have long been Wilk jest syty i owca cała. There was no trace of any earthly possessions Skryba...... scribe, clerk known to reflect the common knowl- Rough equivalent: You can have such as jewelry, belts or buckles at the burial ground. edge, folk wisdom, values and feel- your cake and eat it. “It’s very difficult to tell when these burials were For a custom-researched analysis of your surname – ings of the Polish people. They have Literally: The wolf has eaten his carried out,” said archaeologist Dr. Jacek Pierzak its origin, meaning, number of users, where they live taken the form of proverbs, apho- fill and the sheep is still all in one However, it is believed that they took place in the and coat of arms if any,, kindly airmail a $19 check risms, mottos and slogans. Many piece. (Describes a win-win situa- early modern period, and may be the remains of vic- (adding $10 for each additional surname you wish re- embody profound truths; others are tion in which achieving some goal tims of cholera. Tests to determine exact burial dates searched to: Robert Strybel, ul. Kaniowska 24, 01-529 light-hearted, even comical. required no sacrifice). will be done once the site is cleared. Warsaw, Poland. For more information please contact: Many proverbs and concepts are [email protected]. shared with other nations, although Bez pracy nie ma kołaczy. their phrasing may differ. Others are Equivalent: He who doesn’t more unique and difficult to trans- work doesn’t eat. late, let alone find equivalents for. Literally: Without work there can The following compilation barely be no cakes. scratches the surface of Poland’s extensive treasure trove of maxims Z jakim przestajesz, takim się and adages, but even these few may stajesz. help show what Polish people be- Equivalent: Who keeps company lieve in, what they consider impor- with the wolves, will learn to howl. tant and – in a word – what makes Literally: You become like those them tick: you hang out with.

W zdrowym ciele, zdrowy Co nagle, to po diable. duch. Equivalent: Haste makes waste. Equivalent: In a health body a Literally: Hurrying is the devil’s healthy spirit. (Extols the impor- thing. tance of combining both physical continued next month and moral health). 16 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2013

BOOKS IN BRIEF / Florence Waszkelewicz Clowes MLIS BOOK REVIEW / John Grondelski Third Book Completes New Classic A Comprehensive Introduction to Being Polish THE WARSAW CONSPIRACY task in life now — polishing and THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO When you get done with this “what connects and defi nes us Poles by James Conroyd Martin repairing the name plates from the BEING POLISH: 50 FACTS AND book, you’ll have a general intro- is … the freedom gene” (p. ix). Hussar Quill Press, 2012, 490 pp., graves of the villagers. From that FACETS OF NATIONHOOD duction to Poland, and the path will Many Polish Americans will be $ 17.00. introduction the reader is provided a by Anna Spysz and Marta Turek have been enjoyable! Consider this able to relate to Anna Spysz de- This is part three of a turn-of-the monologue that eventually sums up Williamstown, MA: New Europe insight into the “Polish Mentality:” scribing what it was like to be a kid century trilogy — now turned clas- the storyteller’s whole life. The only Books, 2013. Pp. 336, PB, $19.95 If you ask the average Pole to growing up in a Polonian commu- sic — based on the diary of a Polish name given is Mr. Rogers, owner To order: NewEuropeBooks.com come up with a list of their personal nity (in her case, in Houston): countess. As in his fi rst book, Push of a summer resort, who has asked or 1(800)733-3000 successes and failures, you will get Not the River, it propels forward the storyteller to take care of things, As summer 2013 winds down, a long and elaborate inventory of As a child, I was taken (or of- with engaging characters, vivid de- for which he receives a stipend ev- people will be coming back from failures, whereas the triumphs might ten dragged away from the morn- scriptions and includes many his- ery month. In long rambling para- Poland—some who went for the have two or three items listed, one ing cartoons) to Polish school on torical fi gures. graphs that might annoy the reader, fi rst time. Others will think about item crossed out, and maybe two Saturday mornings, run by the In this third book, the fam- the conversation includes the story going in the future. And those who left by the end. … And yet, a cur- local Polish church … I would ily saga of Jan and Anna Stelnicki of his life, from village childhood, cannot make the trip may simply be rent of national pride runs through learn Polish grammar as well continues, again experiencing war, old times and traditions, dreams, thinking about their Polish heritage. most Poles’ veins, even if it only as Polish history and culture, love, intrigue and death. Set against ghosts and God. The narrator won- If you are looking for a ponder- comes out once they have left Pol- and we would often sing Polish the 1830-1831 November Uprising, ders about life in general, as well as ous tome of scholarly refl ection on ish borders” (pp. 116-17). songs and even put on plays dur- the revolutionaries bravely chal- specifi cs such as circumstances that the essence of polskości … keep In fi fty chapters (each about 5-6 ing the holidays. Afterward, my lenge the Russian Empire, taking placed him in a safe place during looking. If you want a fun, easy-to- pages), you’ll get good presentations mother and I would go shopping the reader along in their fi ght for the war, the underground school, his read yet surprisingly comprehensive about Polish legends, Polish kings, for Polish ham and other goods independence. The hefty book in- parents murdered by the Nazis, his introduction to the many facets of the country’s capitals, its relations in the Polish store … Many cludes Polish proverbs, a pronuncia- post-war work as an electrician and being Polish, spend an evening with with its neighbors, communism Sundays we would drive a good tion key and a map of the Congress his dream of becoming a musician. this book. and post-communism, the quirks hour to attend Mass at the Pol- Kingdom of Poland (1815-1831). Mysliwski is a two-time win- Spysz and Turek survey a wide of the language, Polish saints and ish church, … and afterward my Polish culture and history are all in- ner of Poland’s Nike prize and the range of Polish topics. The book national symbols, Polish customs parents would meet with their terwoven, including details as small Golden Sceptre Award for his body is part introduction to customs and (including food, family, shopping, other friends, all speaking Polish, as the dress of a nun’s outfi t. of work. Bill Johnson is Chair of the traditions, part look at Polish food, weddings, holidays, folk traditions, while I ran around with the other Martin is to be commended, as Comparative Literature Department part history survey, part overview of górale, schools, and saints’ days), children, speaking in English un- one of the few Polish Americans at Indiana University and received a Poles abroad, and part biography of Poles who excelled in various ar- less addressed by the adults” (p. who was able to rise from self-pub- NEA Poetry Fellowship for Trans- famous Poles. In other words, it’s eas (fi lm, art, theater, literature, sci- 267). lishing to acceptance by a large pub- lation and other notable awards. a whirlwind tour of lots of themes ence, sports, and protest—yes, we A good, fun, yet relatively com- lishing house. Archipelago Books dedicates itself Polish. Books that range this broad- are very good in protest), and Poles plete overview of Polish life and to publishing translated works of ly always risk being superfi cial; this overseas (in England, America, and culture, the book is a worthy addi- ANTHEM TO HOPE classic and contemporary world lit- book is not. For its breadth, it’s also now the EU). In his preface, Lech tion to Polonians’ bookshelves. by K.J. Kulinowski, 2013 erature. pretty thorough. Wałęsa argues that the essence of Tau Publishing, 354 pp. $21.95 Each short section is written in the voices of Polish survivors as they struggle to live during the Sec- Music for Hungry Ears ond World War and continue for a by Irena Kaczmarek say this band air for the Polish music scene. This delight of the many of the women span of eighty years. They include WARSAW — Can music change has become is why Californian punk rock is the in the audience. All were amazed by a Jewish rabbi, an Italian holocaust your life? Is there any one concert a benchmark perfect retreat for the hungry free- live sound of vocalist. survivor, and a brave resourceful you can recall that infl uenced the for future Pol- dom, fun and easy, confl ict-free sub- Following the show, band mem- Polish woman. The woman, Danuta, way you think or act? I am sure the ish punk rock jects. bers had nothing but praise for the takes in a Jewish orphan, Israel, dis- answer is “yes,” even though the i n s p i r a t i o n s . Polish audience. guising him as a Catholic in order to intent was just to escape reality, if Moreover, The HARD ROCK SOUNDS AT IM- “It took us thirty years to get save him from the Gestapo, camps even for a moment. Offspring gave PACT FESTIVAL. The Impact Fes- here,” said Bon Jovi. “I don’t know and death. In the 1990s, foreign music did Poles and Cen- tival was held June 4-5 at the airport why it took us so long. We’ll see you Throughout the book Kulin- not play a dominant role in the Pol- tral Europeans in Bemowo. This was the second again – we’ll defi nitely come back.” owski demonstrates the kinship of ish music market. In time, as Poland Dexter Holland quintessential time this festival was held. This the Jewish and Polish people, the opened to the European Union and of The Off spring Americanness edition surprised the Polish music HEINEKEN OPEN’ER FESTIVAL. bravery, brotherly love and a pas- the West, musical trends changed, in Warsaw. — the essence gourmet with a wonderful pleiad The undisputed king of Polish mu- sion for life. The time period cov- and grunge, ska (or so-called Cali- of a country far away and exotic. of stars, including: Korn, Slayer, sic festivals that take place in the ered here includes information on fornian punk rock) successfully ap- Although it was not the band’s 30 Seconds to Mars, and Paramore. summer is the “Heineken Open’er Pope Pius XII, who, in contrast to peared on radio and television. fi rst visit in Poland, this Orange These and many other bands treat- Festival,” which in the past few other negative portrayals, is shown The change in styles brought ce- Warsaw concert will go down as one ed listeners to both new songs and years has hosted more musicians to have saved people from death by lebrities not only from Europe, but of the most important and infl uential older hits. Poles love the heavy rock from the United States. paying ransoms and providing false also from the United States,. Polish for Polish fans of American punk sound; Korn and Slayer have ap- This year’s celebrities at the documents to enable Jews to pass as rock music fans impatiently looked rock. The performance took place peared on Polish soil several times. “Open’er” in Gdynia (July 3-6) Christians. Historical fi gures such forward to concerts with stars from on the main stage in a newly-built Fans equally loved 30 Seconds to were, among others, Kings of Leon as Pope John XXIII, Pope John Paul overseas. They showed their appre- National Stadium. The venue im- Mars and Paramore, who made their and Rihanna (July 7). II, and Lech Walesa are included, ciation with everything from from pressed both the stars on stage and fi rst appearance in a concert set- Without a doubt, Kings of Leon as well as the solidarity movement endless ovations to memorizing the the audience. Adding to that, the ting in Poland, confi rmation of the were the undisputed stars of the and the changing of control of the lyrics of all their songs. Offspring’s performance was part of number of fans of its music in our Open’er Fesival. After release of country. Among the bands that visited Po- one of the greatest shows to be held country. Earlier visits were held at the album “Only by the Night,” the This is an accounting of people’s land were The Offspring, Cypress for Poland’s youth, who attended in smaller venues, as 30 Seconds to band immediately stormed the Pol- determination to survive, to do Hill, Korn, Slayer, and Paramore. record number. Mars initially attracted fans of ac- ish music chart. Fans were seduced what’s right, to help one another and Their shows were held at the most As predicted by Polish fans, tor/musician Jared Leto, and Para- by good vocals that sounded just as to trust in God. important Polish music festivals — The Offspring played its greatest more’s music was known mainly to great live, but also well-composed A TREATISE ON Orange Warsaw Festival (May 25- hits, and in doing so, recaptured the fans of the movie “Twilight.” songs and lyrics that move the lis- SHELLING BEANS 26) and Impact Festival (June 4-5). hearts of the audience, who will- Like all concerts in large settings, tener directly into the story told by ingly sang the lyrics with the band. I the Impact Festival did not create an the musicians. With the addition of by Wieslaw Mysliwski, tr., by Bill THE CULT OF REBELION AND awaited this concert impatiently, as I intimate atmosphere that some are excellent musicianship, and a great Johnson; Archipelago Books, FUN AT ORANGE WARSAW FES- am not only a fan of The OffSpring, used to when hearing bands like audience, (that sang along with the 2013; 450 pp., $22.00 TIVAL. The star of this year’s fes- but also a person who grew up on its these — or so I thought. The concert band), the show was absolutely suc- The title is taken from a custom tival was California-based The Off- music. As anticipated, members of created a bond between artist and cessful. Festival participants sang of the area — neighboring fami- spring. It is no exaggeration to say the band gave their all on the stage, audience, whose participation fi t the loudest during the band’s two lies getting together to dry, sort and this band is popular in Poland. Sev- and its energy effected all partici- perfectly into the Polish mentality. famous hits: “Sex on Fire” and “Use store beans that they have planted, eral years ago it won the hearts of pants of the festival, even those who Poles love to have fun at the con- Somebody.” tended and picked. When a stranger young Poles who repeated the mel- were not necessarily punk rock mu- certs and forget about the stresses of This incredible fun atmosphere knocks on his door, the sole narrator ody and lyrics of tracks like “Pretty sic fans. daily like. If jumping and shouting- was carried over to the Rihanna invites him in, presuming he is there Fly” or “Americana.” You can even What was once a retreat for the at-will is any measure of fun, the concert. Besides her songs, the au- to buy beans. The narrator has one average Polish teenager has grown Impact Festival was a success. dience admired her body, which be- in popularity. Poles are growing ac- came more evident as she rid herself TUMIŁOWICZ: A HISTORY / GENEALOGY customed to songs that cover dif- BON JOVI IN GDAŃSK. Bon of pieces of her wardrobe through- Compiled in this book of 125 pages are copies of fi cult topics, from politics to sex. Jovi’s June performance in Gdańsk out the show. 16th-19th century documents, their English transla- Before the arrival of American rock was attended by a watched by over Other stars at the festival in tions, extended genealogies, historical reference re- bands, Polish rock musicians fo- 30,000 fans from Poland and neigh- Gdynia included American bands garding origins, and class status of clan Tumilowicz, cused on communism, its impact boring countries. Contrary to expec- Queens of the Stone Age, The Na- and analysis of surname versions. on subsequent years, and socio- tation, at the PGE Arena was packed tional, and Nas. The Polish audi- Research strategies and stylistic aspects of the economic conditions in Poland. The with fans of all ages, not only the ence enthusiastically adopted the book may prove useful in the collection, understand- bands from the United States made mature ones who remember the star musicians, and their successful per- ing, and presentation of data found in sources virtu- young listeners realize music can from the 1980s. formances will give them an even ally inaccessible to American genealogists. not only be protest song, but also a The musicians did not disappoint wider audience of Polish fans. The book is available for $17.00 (includes postage). form of fun. In this aspect, the mu- the audience and played their great- Contact: Joseph Tumilowicz, Ph.D., 23 Tall Oaks, Dr. sic of bands such as The Offspring, est hits. Jon Bon Jovi is in excellent You can subscribe and renew at Laurel Springs, NJ 08021 / (856) 228-2528 and Blink 182 were a breath of fresh physical great condition, much to polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2013 www.polamjournal.com 17

SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Poles Apart Germany’s she was introduced to tennis by Times article, more Polish female has one of the most powerful serves month, had some timely hits for LA. Sabine Lisicki her father, who has his doctorate in players are emerging. Besides Rad- in tennis and is widely considered a However, he’s best known for his (left) had a great sport science. wanska’s sister Urszula, some top future star. strong defensive capabilities, with Wimbledon, de- Before playing Radwanska at Polish female tennis players are good hands and a strong and accu- feating defend- Wimbledon, Lisicki recalled their Paula Kania, Magda Linette and STRZAŁKA SIGNS CONTRACT rate arm. His game management has ing champion junior days. “I remember, and actu- Katarzyna Piter. WITH YANKEES. Baseball.pl re- shown great improvement. Serena Williams ally we talked about that not so long Radwanska drew more head- ports that 18-year-old Polish pitcher Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 4th round ago, that we played some teams lines after Wimbledon when she Artur Strzałka signed a seven-year in the seventh round of the 2008 and then Po- championship in Poland that I think appeared nearly nude in ESPN The contract with the New York Yan- MLB Draft out of the University of land’s Agniesz- was under 10 or 12. So it was really Magazine’s “Body Issue.” kees organization. This is the first North Carolina, Tim was a two-time ka Radwanska in an exciting semi- long time ago,” player born and trained in Poland all-conference player as a catcher final. Lisicki then lost in the finals to she said. “The POLES COLLIDE. Jerzy Janowicz to be signed to U.S. Major League for Apex High School (NC). France’s Marion Bartoli. time flies, and beat Davis Cup teammate Lukasz Baseball (MLB), said sports news Lisicki is one of a number of suddenly we Kubot 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 at Wimbledon service. PERKOSKI’S NOTEBOOK. In- top female tennis players who are all here playing in the first all-Polish meeting in a Strzałka will travel to Zurich, fielder Brian Dudek of St. Mary’s children of Polish immigrants. That the semifinal of Grand Slam men’s draw. After the where he will pitch for Poland in of Lancaster was named to the All- phenomenon was written about in a a Grand Slam. match the friends warmly hugged the the European Championship. Western NY baseball team. Mem- 2009 article in the New York Times So I think this at the net and then exchanged shirts. Following, will take part in a two- bers of the second team included that talked about the “Polish tennis is great to face Kubot said: “We’re just fight- week organized by the MLB tryout infielder Charlie Sobieraski of diaspora.” someone that ing with every point, but when the camp in Regensburg, Germany. At Lockport, outfielders Ryan Ste- “Polish Spoken Here” by Chris- you know for so many years.” match is finished, we are friends. the beginning of the school year, faniak of St. Francis, Brad Wro- topher Clarey, pointed out that “an Radwanska (left) could have We are just showing that this is only the 18-year-old will be able to leave blewski of Lockport, and DH Matt expanding group of players of Pol- been a Polish expatriate as well. sport.” Janowicz agreed: “Honestly high school for a few weeks in the Michalski of St. Francis … former ish origin is also making a signifi- Her family moved to Germany, and saying, if I have to compare this Dominican Republic, where he will Washington Left-hander Tom Gor- cant impact” in women’s tennis. He her younger sister Urszula was born match to some other matches, this play his first game in a Yankees zelanny signed a two-year deal with identified a number of top female there. Agnieszka began playing was one of the toughest matches of jersey. After returning to Poland, Milwaukee … John Czarnecki has tennis players as Polish-speaking there at age 4 in the club in Gro- my life.” he have to finish high school and been named Director of Intercol- daughters of first-generation Polish nau where her father, Robert, was Kubot was disappointed, but obtain his diploma. Plans are for legiate Athletics at Hilbert College immigrants. Besides Lisicki, there a teaching professional. “It was al- praised his friend. “We knew one Strzałka to move to Florida, where (NY) … Colorado’s Troy Tulowit- was Denmark’s Caroline Woz- most the same way for us as for the Polish guy would be in the semifi- he will continue training and work- zki was named a NL All-Star for the niacki and Canada’s Aleksandra others,” Agnieszka said. “But when nals,” said the 130th-ranked Kubot.. outs, and hopefully get into the Yan- third time … New England TE Rob Wozniak. Other female pro tennis I was 6 or 7, my father decided that “As I said, I had only one chance kee’s lineup. Gronkowski is recovering from players born to Polish parents in- Urszula and I should go to Polish today; I didn’t make it. Jerzy defi- back surgery, and it is not known if clude Germany’s Angelique Ker- schools, so we went back to Poland. nitely deserved to win this match. “FEDEX” DELIVERS FOR THE he’ll return in time for the opener ber and Australia’s Olivia Rogows- I think it was a good decision for the He was the better player today. I just DODGERS. Timothy “FedEx” against Buffalo. ka. family.” want to wish him good luck, and of Federowicz appears to have caught Dr. Richard and Elizabeth Lis- In 2008 Radwanska became the course I’m going to cross my fingers on with the Los Angeles Dodgers. THEY SAID IT icki emigrated to West Germany first Polish woman to reach a Grand for him.” Federowicz was called up when “It was a Polish Wimbledon.” from Poland in 1979. Sabine was Slam singles quarterfinal during the The 24th seeded Janowicz went regular catcher A.J. Ellis went on — Polish President Brownislaw born in Germany in 1989, but cur- open era and only the second Polish on to lose to 2nd seed and eventual the disabled list, but when Ellis re- Komorowski, at a ceremony pre- rently lives and trains in Florida. woman (since Jadwiga Jedrzejows- champion Andy Murray in the semi- turned to the roster the Dodgers de- senting honors to Agnieszka Rad- Known as “Boom Boom” because ka in 1939) ever to reach a Grand finals. The 22-year-old son of Polish cided to keep him around. wanska, Jerzy Janowicz and Lukasz of her powerful, aggressive game, Slam singles quarterfinal. Since the volleyball players, the 6-8 Janowicz Federowicz, who turned 26 this Kubot. 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2013

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MINNESOTA NEW YORK Mass 1:00 p.m. followed by Com- MINNEAPOLIS —Do you have memorative Exercises and Picnic. Favorite Fruit Dishes Take a favorite Polish bread, coffeecake Info call Marian Szumal (267) 718- or pastry recipe? If so, you may 2038 or Polanka (215) 639-1019. Advantage of Summer’s Bounty wish to enter it in the Polish Baking DOYLESTOWN — Sun., Aug. Contest, which is part of the Twin 18. Polish Soldiers’ Day, National continued from last month HOME-MADE CHERRY COR- Cities Polish Festival to be held Shrine of Our Lady of Czesto- Summer is a time for barbe- DIAL (domowa wiśniówka). along the Minneapolis riverfront on chowa, Ferry Rd.. Mass 12:30 p.m., cuing, cold drinks and lots of in- Wash and drain well 1 lb sour August 10-11. activities throughout the day. All are season fruit. According to Polish cherries. Remove and discard all The baking contest will have welcome. Info call (215) 345-0600. tradition, here are some more of but 4 of the pits. Place cherries and DOYLESTOWN — Sun., Aug. three categories — Breads and the favorite ways fruit is used and the 4 pits in saucepan, add 1 c wa- 25. Polish Apostolate Day & Pol- Rolls, Cakes and Tortes, and Pas- enjoyed. ter and 1 c sugar and heat gently ish Women’s Alliance of America tries. The contest is open to every- until sugar dissolves and cherries Rev. Richard Jedrzejewski Day, National Shrine of Our Lady APPLE PANCAKES (racuszki/ one — entrants need not be Polish release their juice. Remove from of Czestochowa, Ferry Rd.. Mass placki z jabłkami). Beat 2 c sour or live in Minnesota. Recipes and/or BUFFALO — On Sun., Aug. 11, heat and let cool slightly. Transfer 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to at- milk (zsiadłe mleko) or buttermilk family stories about the baked items Assumption Parish will celebrate to large jar, drench with 3 c 100 may be submitted with the entries. its 125th Anniversary. A special tend. Info call (215) 345-0600. with 2 eggs until creamy, adding 2 proof vodka, seal and store in dark The baked goods are to be 11:00 a.m. Mass will be celebrated DOYLESTOWN. Aug. 31-Sept. c flour, 1/2 t baking powder, 1/2 t brought to the Festival Headquarters by Bishop Richard J. Malone, Bish- 2 (Labor Day Weekend) and Sept. baking soda and 1/2 salt and beat- place, shaking jar once every few in Riverplace on Saturday morning, op of the Diocese of Buffalo. 7-8. Polish American Festival at ing until smooth. Stir in 2-3 peeled days. After 4 weeks strain through Aug. 10, then judging takes place Assumption Church, a landmark the National Shrine of Our Lady of and cored cooking apples, coarse- sieve into bowl and allow to settle. that afternoon and the winners (1st, in the Black Rock section of Czestochowa. Live music, dance ly grated or thinly sliced. Heat 4 Then strain liquid through cotton- 2nd and 3rd places in each category) Buffalo is located at 435 Amherst groups, food and refreshments each T butter or oil in skillet, spoon in filled funnel into bottle or decanter. will be announced to the public on St. The Mass will feature music day, noon-8:00 p.m. Info call (215) batter and fry pancakes to a nice Seal and store until ready to serve. Sunday afternoon, Aug. 11. Contest by The Chopin Singing Society 345-0600 or visit PolishShrine.com. golden-brown on both sides. Add It mellows with age! rules and registration/entry forms under the direction of Dr. Thomas PHILADELPHIA — In October, more fat as needed. Drain on ab- can be found on the Twin Cities Pol- Witakowski, the parish organist. the Pulaski Day Parade will cel- sorbent paper and serve at once. HOME-MADE PLUM BRANDY ebrate its 80th Anniversary. In rec- ish Festival website: www.tcpolish- The parish has been preparing Dust with confectioner’s sugar or (domowa śliwowica). Rinse well ognition of the participation of the festival.org. for the anniversary celebration for serve with jam or fruit syrup of 5 oz. unpitted prunes, drain, dry, ST. PAUL — September 7, 2013. the past few years with renovations many organizations that have made choice. up the parade over the years, the Pu- place in jars and drench with 2 qts Talk: “Poland and Emigration including a new lighting system, 100 proof vodka. Into each jar add laski Parade Committee will high- BAKED CRANBERRY-FILLED During the Late 19th and Early interior painting, renovation of the a 1 inch piece of vanilla pod and 20th Centuries.” 10:00 a.m.-noon. bells and clocks and a new roof. light the organizations. The presi- APPLES (jabłka pieczone z sliver of orange peel that has been PGS, 2nd Floor Conference Room, These multi-year projects have been dent or official representative of żurawiną). Core but do not peel scrubbed well with hot soapy wa- 1185 N. Concord St. Dr. Klejment lead by Rev. Richard Jedrzejewski, the organizations will be the Grand 6 large baking apples. Be sure will talk about the social conditions pastor of Assumption Parish. Marshal for their respective groups. not to cut through the base of the ter and then scalded with boiling in Poland, including the economic Assumption parish is proud of Mark your calendar for Sun., Oct. apples. Fill apples with cranber- water. Seal jars tightly and store in and political conditions that led to the fact that they have the highest 6, 2013, and plan to be part of the ry jam (Poland’s Łowicz brand dark place for 4 weeks. Shake jars emigration during the period. number of vocations in the Diocese parade on the Benjamin Franklin Żurawina is recommended), place every few days. After four weeks, Dr. Klejment is a professor at of Buffalo including 26 priests and Parkway in Center City. in baking pan, add 1c or so water pour mixture through cotton-filed For more information call the the University of St. Thomas. She 43 religious sisters. Among these to bottom of pan and bake in 350° funnel into bottle or decanter, seal Polish American Congress office at: earned a Ph.D. from the State Uni- are: Father Jedrezewski, the current oven about 60 min This makes a and store in dark cool basement (215) 739-3408, or visit: Pulaski- versity of New York at Binghamton pastor, Bishop Edward M. Grosz, nice dessert but can also be served several months. Come Christmas, DayParade.com. and is a trained social historian with D.D., V.G. Auxiliary Bishop of the alongside roast duck. it will be ready to enjoy. a specialty in twentieth century US Diocese of Buffalo, and Cole Web- history. A native of Rochester, N.Y., ster, a current parishioner who is she is proud that her great grandfa- studying for the priesthood at Christ ther and his brother were among the the King Seminary in East Aurora. THE POLISH KITCHEN STORE founders of the first Polish Roman As part of the 125th Anniversary Catholic parish in the city. 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SCHOLARSHIPS Dedicated Volunteers Help Polonia’s Young Scholars Scholarship Festival preciation. Both are recent gradu- Monika was chosen Miss Conge- ates of East Hartford High School. niality in the Miss Polonia contest Packs Clinton Square Matthew will major in Engineering in New York City. Upon graduat- SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The 59th at the University of Virginia and ing from Rider University in 2014 Polish Scholarship Festival (PSF) Tyler will major in Mathematics at she plans to go to Wharton for her was held at Syracuse’s Clinton Clark University this fall; MBA. Square on June 21- 23, with 12-time Matthew Wlaz, son of Teresa Abigail (Abby) Sydnes, a se- Grammy nominee Lenny Gomulka and Andrzej Wlaz of Wethersfi eld, nior at Radnor Township School & the Chicago Push from Massa- a graduate of Wethersfi eld High District. Upon graduation, she will chusetts with his famous “Push” School, will attend the University of enter Temple University in Philadel- style of polka music heading the en- Connecticut majoring in Account- phia to study electrical engineering. tertainment Saturday night. ing. She wishes to pursue a career in ro- Festivities began Friday at noon The sixth recipient, Felicia M. botics, in which she is active in lo- with the Polish fl ag being raised Woron, daughter of Julia and Thom- cal competitions. She is also an avid at City Hall with Syracuse Mayor as Woron of East Hartford, a gradu- golfer. Stephanie A. Miner, PSF President ate of Loomis Chaffee School, will Each received an academic Tad Szyszka, and our festival vol- attend the University of Chicago scholarship of $1,000.00 in addition unteers. this fall with an undecided major. to being presented with fl owers. Melody Lane opened the enter- A social ended the evening and tainment on Friday; the band from was enjoyed by all. Rochester, New York, performs a Awards Given in Sister mix of musical styles, including 2013 POLISH SCHOLARSHIP FESTIVAL RECIPIENTS and officers. (l. to r.): PHS Awards $5K Cities Essay Contest modern polkas and new generation Agnieszka Bak; PSF Vice President Kasia Prus; Konrad Mozdzien; PSF Presi- BUFFALO, N.Y. — At its annual Polish music. Desire, a tribute band dent Tad Szyszka; Alexander Siok; John Slominski; Alexandra Szelewski; Elis by Jean Joka membership meeting, June 4 at the for U-2, out of Hamilton, Ontario Tartaglia; Megan Elizabeth Visconti; Magdalena Wozny; MC Mark Bostic; PHILADELPHIA — On May Msgr. Pitass Social Center, Buf- continued Friday’s entertainment. and Christopher Zurawski. Missing from photo: Marietta Guzda. 5, 2013, enthusiastic members falo Rzeszow Sister Cities, Inc. pre- Tim Shaughnessy’s incredible expe- of the Polish Heritage Society of sented awards to three Buffalo area rience as a vocalist and entertainer Miss Polonia. for supporting this year’s festival, Philadelphia and their families is proven as he authenticates and The Polish Scholarship Fund, including: Okocim Brewery; T.J. gathered at the captures the charisma of Bono on Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 organization, Sheehan; Hollis Funeral Home; The National Shrine stage. whose main purpose is to award Post Standard; Scotsman Press; of Our Lady of Saturday began at noon with Syr- scholarships to deserving students Polish American Journal, and YNN Czestochowa in acuse’s Jasiu Klocek & the Salt City of Polish descent in the central TV, CNY Central, Channel 3 and Doylestown, Pa. Brass. The Figiel Brothers from New York area. Over the past fi fty- Channel 9. It also thanks DJs Gary for an annual Albany also performed Saturday six years over $330,000 has been Sroka, from the Saturday Polka Re- Mass and schol- afternoon. Toronto’s award-winning awarded while promoting Polish view; Art Kott; Bob Pietrucha; and arship luncheon. Lechowia Polish Canadian Dance culture and heritage. This year PSF Virginia Grey from Love Radio; The church was Company performed both Saturday awarded ten scholarships, a total of Richard Noga; WIBX; and Mark fully attended, and Sunday. The lively sounds of $10,000 to: Agnieszka Bak, Mariet- Bostic from Jazz 88.3, and John and the Mass was John Gora i Gorale were heard on ta Maria Guzda, Konrad Mozdzien, Smith from Love Radio, who served celebrated by the stage Sunday afternoon, along with Alexander Siok, John Slominski, as MCs. Reverend Father the Noise Boys, a local talented Alexandra Szelewski, Elis Tarta- To learn more about the PSF, Marcin. duo. 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The PSF Commit- Jaworski Scholarships ing the offertory. Following Mass, tee thanked sponsors and volunteers by their parents and several teach- chosen by a public vote as this year a lunch of Pol- ers, president Jim Serafi n and es- ish cuisine was say chair Therese Clarke presented served in the caf- certifi cates and awards for the best PAJ SUBSCRIPTION FORM eteria. After the essays describing Rzeszow, Poland. luncheon, Marie The winners were: Grand prize

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