Metropolitan Washington, DC NEWSLETTER Summer, 2011 Friends of John Paul II Foundation, Inc. “Friends” Celebrate Birth and Beatifcation of John Paul II n Sunday, May 22, 2011, OThe Pope John Paul II Cultural Center was tempo- rarily opened for the cel- ebration of John Paul II’s Birthday and Beatification. The program began in the Chapel of the Center with Mass celebrated by Father Canon Philip S.Majka, Chaplain of the Friends. Af- ter Mass the guest speaker Mr. Vince Haley, Field Pro- ducer of the film spoke on”The Making of Nine Days that Changed the World”. Following Vince Haley’s talk, light refresh- ments and socializing were Mass at the Chapel of the Center enjoyed. Guests enjoy the reception

by Bozenna Buda Ortins OLQP Pope JohnPaul II’s Beatification Editor to Our Parish Times early everyone has been touched by bust of John Paul II on the grounds of Archbishop Sandri to a crowd in St. Peter’s Nthe life and death of Pope John Paul II. the Parish. The bust, erected in 2008 on Square on April 3, 2005, the day after the The parishioners of Our Lady Queen of the 25th anniversary of the OLQP Parish, passing of Pope John Paul II: Poland and St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish is an expression of love and thanksgiv- “As a gift to humanity, which sometimes in Silver Spring, Maryland, feel especially ing from the parishioners to John Paul II. seems bewildered and overwhelmed by close to him. The existence of OLQP Par- OLQP parishioner, Polish American the power of evil, selfishness, and fear, the ish is due in large measure to his inter- leader, and almost centanarian Walter - Risen Lord offers His love that pardons, cession while he was still known as Car- Zachariasiewicz traveled to Vatican City reconciles, and reopens hearts to love. It dinal Karol Wojtyla. for the John Paul II beatification ceremo- is love that converts hearts and gives As Pope John Paul II, he is credited nies at the invitation of Stowarzyszenie peace. with rejuvenating Catholicism through- Wspolnota Polska, literally “Polish Com- How much the world needs to under- out the world and in supporting people’s munity Association” of the Polish stand and accept Divine Mercy! Lord, who God-given rights. His hope-filled procla- Diaspora. Among others he met there revealed the Father’s love by Your Death mation, “Do not be afraid!” has been in- were Polish clergy, the President of Po- and Resurrection, we believe in You and strumental in our everyday lives and in land, and Polonia leaders from around confidently repeat to You today: Jesus, I toppling communist regimes in Eastern the world. trust in You, have mercy upon us and Europe, including in his native Poland. At the OLQP children’s Mass on Beat- upon the whole world. Priests have attributed the realization ification Sunday, May 1, Rev. Jan of their vocations to the priesthood to John Fiedurek, gave a homily which noted Paul II’s inspirational messages. Parents Pope John Paul II’s love and care for chil- have named their sons in his honor. dren and youth. The noon and the 3 p.m. The announcement that John Paul II Divine Mercy Masses that day also com- would be beatified was met with joy and memorated the joyful occasion of John anticipation. Spiritual preparations began Paul II’s beatification. immediately. In addition to the usual It was fitting that John Paul II’s beati- Masses and devotions, OLQP parishio- fication occur on Divine Mercy Sunday. ners heard short, recorded, excerpts of He established the feast in the year 2000 Pope John Paul II’s teachings and homi- when he canonized Sister Mary Faustina lies before Mass on Sundays. The Lenten Kowalska, called the apostle of Divine period included preparation for the be- Mercy. Even as he was dying on the eve atification as well as for Easter. On April of Divine Mercy Sunday in 2005, Pope 30, the eve of the beatification, there was John Paul II prepared a message. The fol- Fr. Fiedurek and parish children at the bust a prayer vigil at the decorated outdoor lowing is part of the message read by of Bl. John Paul II k 1 From the President Phase 2 difference between the organizations. The We will continue his legacy by placing two organizations are complementary or- Cecilia these DVD’s in media centers in Catholic ganizations with quite a distinct mission. Glembocki Colleges and College based Christian cen- ters along with a study guide developed John Paul II Cultural Foundation by Mr. Vince Haley. This guide is a com- The Cultural Foundation based in Wash- prehensive guide explaining the history ington, DC and established by Cardinal of communism, the history of the war and Maida, continues to work with its trust- how Solidity grew with the strength and ees and members of the Board of Direc- conviction of the Poles leading to the de- tors to be a locale for conferences directed struction of Communism. especially toward the needs of the clergy, Lesson plans will be developed for 7 religious and academic institutions of and 8 grades and high school social stud- higher education. Through the Inter Cul- Dear Friends ies teachers and curriculum specialists. tural Forum, the Foundation will host I would like to tell you about some of our Catholic Colleges and Universities will conferences, interreligious dialogues, concerns and on going projects of the be contacted through media centers or li- theological colloquies, and Days of Faith Washington DC chapter of the Friends of braries. and Culture in order to promote the teach- the John Paul II Foundation. ings of Blessed John Paul II guided by the Phase 3 Holy Father’s many and ex- Carrying on the Legacy • Develop and foster students to con- hortations. The Papal Polish Heritage tinue studying the teachings of Blessed Room as well as other papal artifacts and Phase I John Paul II. art work are on display; access to the col- We are progressing with the distribution • Sponsor through a scholarship pro- lection is arranged by appointment, of the DVD’s entitled “The Nine Days that gram, a student from Catholic University whether for groups or individuals. The Changed the World”, a two hour long who is involved in John Paul II Cultural Foundation continues to work with an documentary of John Paul II’s first Pil- studies program with a $1,000 scholar- array of church-related entities in metro- grimage to Poland after being elected ship. Washington and throughout the U.S.A. Pope. The DVD has been so successful • Develop a program to collect books, and regularly co-sponsors specialized that it has often brought a tear to the eye articles, magazines, videos to donate to a programming of the viewer, recalling to mind the im- media center where these items would pact one man, one Polish Pope had on the serve as a wonderful addition to a library. Friends of John Paul II Foundation course of history. This could be a project calling for our was established by Papal decree of John His legacy is continuing with the efforts members who may be downsizing, giv- Paul II on October 16, 1981 The “Friends” of our chapter distributing 275 of these ing away John Paul II memorabilia or Foundation has 14 organizations in the DVD’s to three dioceses Catholic schools wanting to find a home for things belong- United States and a total of 43 world wide. in Washington DC, Baltimore and Arling- ing to John Paul II. The Pope John Paul II Foundation was ton. formed as a response to the historic event Father Steven Boguslawski O.P, Execu- of the election of Karol Wojtyla to head tive Director, of the John Paul II Cultural Concerns over the two John the See of Peter. The Foundation in Rome Foundation in Washington DC will write Paul II organizations: is an ecclesiastical foundation (a not for a letter endorsing the importance of this profit) whose purpose to support and implement initiatives of a scholarly, cul- film as a teaching tool. There are lessons Since we have been receiving requests to tural, religious and charitable nature as- to be learned, historical facts to be cited. support the Friends as well as the Cul- sociated with the pontificate of Pope John We must instill within the youngsters, tural Center, members expressed a con- Paul II. Cognizant of what a great gift how one human being, devoted to the cern over the differences between the two Blessed John Paul II was and remains to Love of Christ and his church could make Washington DC based Foundations, the the Church, Poland and the world, the such a significant difference in the course John Paul II Cultural Foundation and the Foundation wishes to preserve and de- of history. Friends of the John Paul II Foundation. velop the spiritual heritage the Pope rep- The legacy will go on through the eyes Last month I met with Rev. Father resents and hand it on to future genera- and heart of young people who were so Steven Boguslawski at the John Paul II tions. With the help of Mr. Walter drawn to him and his magnetism, his cha- Cultural Center building that is currently Zachariaslewicz various groups were risma, his ability to draw the hearts and under discussion to be sold. formed under the name of Friends of the minds of young people. They gathered After an informative and gracious meet- John Paul II Foundation throughout the by the thousands to hear his every word. ing with Father Steven Boguslawski, Ex- world. They support the Foundation’s Surely they will be drawn to him through ecutive Director of the John Paul II Cul- goals. our legacy project. tural Foundation, Father established the .

2 n May 1, 2011, Divine Mercy Sunday, represented in Rome ceremonies by: OPope JohnPaul II was Beatified in President, Cecilia Glembocki, her hus- Rome. All over the world people band Raymond Glembocki, former presi- watched the ceremony on television and dent, our founder, Walter Zacharia- attended special celebrations. The siewicz, KCSG, Chaplain Father Canon Friends of John Paul II Foundation were Philip S.Majka and Mary Lou Karch, Di- Specific goals of the Foundation are: rector. • to collect and preserve documents and materials related to Pope John Paul II and to sponsor research on the subject of his pontificate and his teachings, cooperating with institu- tions with similar purposes. • to host pilgrims in Rome who are the guests of the Foundation. • to provide assistance in the forma- tion of religious and lay individu- als, especially those coming from Walter Zachariasiewicz with Consul Cecelia and Raymond Glembocki at the Central and Eastern Europe. Wlodzimierz Suligowski in Rome Beatification The Foundation realizes these goals through its specific institutions: n the day after the Beatification cer- the World League of Poles Abroad Orga- • The Center for Research & docu- emonies a reception was held for the mentation of the Pontificate of Pope O nization from pre-war Poland. The Or- leaders of Polonia communities from ganization is dedicated to close contact John Paul II. various countries who came to the cer- • The John Paul II Polish Pilgrim between Poland and emigre groups. The emony. One of the invitees, Walter meeting was held at the Polish Embassy Home in Rome. Zachariasiewicz the last living activist in • The John Paul II Foundation in in Rome Lublin, Poland • The Foundation also provides scholarships to foreign students at the Catholic University in Lublin. Beatification in Rome

It’s been a month now and I am thankful that I had the opportunity to represent our Chapter at the be- atification of Blessed John Paul II. An additional miracle is required to make him a saint of the universal church; however, local congrega- tions have the right to pray to him Walter Zachariasiewicz at the microphone addressing President of Poland Bronislaw as a saint. Komorowski; behind him First Solidarity Premier of Polish Government, Tadeusz The press reported that 1.5 million Mazowiecki and Gen. Stanislaw Koziej, Chief of Polish National Security. people were in attendance, little did I know what an impact the event would have on me. The people, the Plans are being made for the 30th anniversary celebration of the holiness of the service were almost John Paul II Foundation and the Unveiling of the Current Plaque Commemorating overwhelming but the melody and Benefactors -Vatican, Rome, October 22-24, 2011. the words of the Beatification Hymn 10 rooms have been reserved for our chapter in Washington DC at a near by hotel or of Blessed John Paul II, sung by a Via Casa. Donors listed on the plaque will receive invitations million people will always be with Saturday me. The Beatification Hymn, “Open Holy Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica at the altar of Blessed John Paul II Wide the Doors to Christ” was com- Unveiling and dedication of benefactor’s plaque (John Paul II Polish Home). posed by the Italian Priest Marco Dinner-banquet at the gardens of the JPII Home Frisina Sunday Holy Mass at the Holy Spirit Church Borgo Santa Spirito If you wish to relive the beatifica- Angelus with the Holy Father Benedict XVI at St. Peter’s Square tion, EWTN’s remembrance DVD Dinner at the Giannicolo Restaurant by Raymond Arroyo is available. Concert “Tribute to the blessed Holy Father John Paul II” to celebrate the 30th anni- The site Sacra Domus Nazarena: also versary of the Foundation has the Beatification Hymn. Monday Papal Audience for the Friends of the John Paul II Foundation (depending on Pope Benedict XVI health condition) Contact: Cecilia Glembocki at [email protected] or 703 790-1984

3 The Making of Nine Days that Changed the World

he opportunity to be present before witness and eventually the dictatorship When we told him, he said, “I was there Tthis special group has caused me to was overthrown. on June 2, 1979”. We talked more and we get a bit emotional. I was thinking dur- This drama I was reading about was the interviewed him the next day for the film. ing Mass what a blessing it has been for stuff of movies and fairy tales, yet it was Another example was how we were me to play a small role in bringing to life absolutely true. For years after reading able to arrange for interviews, on a very in a documentary film what I think is an Weigel’s account, I thought that Holly- short notice, with so many notable Poles extraordinarily important moment in the wood needed to do a movie about this who were able to provide authoritative life of the Polish nation and the pontifi- pilgrimage and call it JUNE 1979. reflections on the 1979 pilgrimage. That cate of Blessed Pope John Paul II; his nine Fast forward nine years to March 2008 was only possible because we had made day pilgrimage to Poland in June 1979. and I am discussing ideas for a documen- the acquaintance of Tomasz Pompowski, And seeing Father Majka today for the tary film project with Newt Gingrich, a Polish journalist, who had been in the first time in 33 years reminds me of my who I have been working for at this point United States for a brief time covering the parents. Father Majka was a priest at my parish Good Shepherd near Mount Vernon when I was seven years old. Like millions around the world, I felt very close to Pope John Paul II even though I never met him. I was in the sev- enth grade when Sister Kathleen Weber gathered our class together at St. Mary’s in Alexandria, VA to watch the newly elected Pope speak for the first time to the crowd that had assembled in St. Peter’s Square. A year later I was with my Mom and twin sister on the Mall in Wash- ington, DC to take part in the Mass on the Mall. I followed him in the news, and every few years I got to “visit” with him from nearby: the Mass on the Great Lawn in Central Park in 1995; a few Wednes- Mr. Haley addressing the audience after Mass day audiences during my trips to Rome; in Toronto in 2002. for five years, his wife Callista, and movie 2008 elections. It turns out that Anthony But it was not until 1999 did I have any director Kevin Knobloch. Newt, Callista, Dolan, who had been President Ronald idea of the details or significance of the and Kevin had already teamed up with Reagan’s chief speechwriter for eight June 1979 pilgrimage. Having studied in- Citizens United Productions, led by years, met Tomasz in California at the ternational relations as a graduate stu- David Bossie, to produce a number of Ronald Reagan Library where both of dent and lived in Europe for a number of documentaries. When the idea came up them were giving talks to young people. years, I thought I knew a bit about Cold to do a movie about Pope John Paul and Anthony connected Tomasz to our team. War history. Yet, it was only when I sat the 1979 pilgrimage, everybody seized The more we talked with Tomasz, the down to read George Weigel’s definitive upon it. more we realized we had discovered an biography of Pope John Paul II – Witness From that moment, it took two years indispensable partner in telling this story. to Hope – did this 1979 pilgrimage even before we were able to show the movie It was Tomasz’ absolute integrity that ac- come across my radar screen. for the first time on April 9, 2010 at Mount counts for so much of the film’s depth. I was overwhelmed by Weigel’s ac- Vernon. Then there is the story of the captivat- count. The new Pope returned to his What I mostly wish to share with you ing footage we found of some of the homeland on the eve of Pentecost, where today is how the experience of making events of the 1979 pilgrimage. It turns out a Christian people were living under the the film was, in my view, populated with that a Polish film director that I met in control of a violent, atheistic dictatorship. small miracles along the way. That is, Rome in October 2008 had come across Over the course of nine days, one third some of the key contributions to the film this remarkable footage for a separate of the nation came to see him in person, arose from circumstances that I can only movie that he was making for which he while the rest followed on radio or tele- ascribe as Providential. They didn’t arise had very little use. He let us know how vision. The Pope preached the Word of from an organized, systematic approach to find it in the archives of Polish state God. He called on his fellow Poles, who to making a documentary film. television. Much of it is material that has had already experienced extraordinary For example, one of the people we in- never been seen before in Poland or the death and suffering over the previous terviewed for the film, Krzysztof A. United States. four decades, to carry out “a particularly Meissner, who I believe offers one of the The last example I wish to share is my responsible witness” in the face of such great first hand accounts of the Pope’s first experience of attending the memorial repression. He prayed that the Holy Spirit Mass in Poland, is someone our film team Mass in Pilsudski Square on June 6, 2009, descend and renew the face of the earth, met in the baggage claim area of the Rome which commemorated the 30th anniver- the face of Poland. After ten years of hard- airport. He saw this large group of Ameri- sary of Pope John Paul II’s first Mass of ship, that’s what happened. The Polish cans just arriving on a flight from War- the 1979 pilgrimage. We were initially people did carry out an extraordinary saw and asked what we were up to. unaware of this event and only found out

4 by Vince Haley OF SPECIAL INTEREST ice-President Gloria Klepczynski has about it because our filming trip to Po- prepared an attractive new brochure the Unknown Soldier, a symbol of brav- V land kept getting delayed again and about the Foundation and the Friends of ery of Poles, there will be a Cross stand- again until it coincided with this memo- the Foundation, their objectives, purposes ing which is a symbol of faith, persever- rial event and Tomasz Pompowski and activities. When you receive a copy, ance, and hope. alerted us to it. please pass it on to prospective new mem- Today we are gathered not only to rec- The Polish President, his wife, the bers. ollect moving moments but to express Mayor of Warsaw, the Archbishop of War- our gratitude that we are a generation saw, and a company of soldiers, along who was living in the times of a Polish with 50,000 Poles stood together as the Pope and living in a free Poland in a Polish people dedicated a Memorial Europe without borders. Cross in memory of the 1979 pilgrimage. And living here and now we are tak- At the foot of the memorial cross, in gold ing responsibility not only for a free Po- letters: Niech zstapi Duch Twój! I odnowi land, but also for the solidarity of all of oblicze ziemi. Tej ziemi! (Let your Spirit Europe. descend! And renew the face of the earth. This Cross is a symbol that what is im- This earth!) possible becomes possible. I close with the deeply moving remarks of the Mayor of Warsaw offered just be- (Vince Haley is a field producer for Nine fore the unveiling of the memorial Cross: Days that Changed the World. This ar- Here in Warsaw in this very place, ticle is adapted from his presentation follow- Pope John Paul II said Mass during his ing the celebration of the Mass for Blessed Pope first pilgrimage to his homeland. That John Paul II’s Birthday and Beatification at event had its spiritual and social mean- the John Paul II Cultural Center on May 22, ing. 2011.) The spiritual one because here the un- forgettable words were spoken “May your spirit descend and renew the face of the earth…This earth.” These are the kinds of words about which the prophet Isaiah spoke: “So shall Mark your calendars: my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but Saturday, June 25, 2011 it shall accomplish that which I please, Polish American Arts Association irginia Delegate Barbara Comstock , and it shall prosper in the thing I sent it Festival of Wreaths - Wianki of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to do.” V 6 to 10 pm General Assembly, sponsored a Resolu- The message of John Paul II met with U.S. Capitol Reflecting Pool tion designating June 2, 2011, as Pope John our highest national and social aspira- for information: Paul II’s Pilgrimage to Poland Day in Vir- tions. It poured hope into our hearts. 703-255-9645 or www.paaa.us ginia. The bill was passed. Then for the first time in decades we saw how many of us are here. We felt what it Saturday, September 10, 2011 meant to be together, free and in commu- Friends of John Paul II nity. Board Meeting Soon, August 1980 arrived and Solidar- 10:00 am at Our Lady ity was established. Then the tragedy of Queen of Poland Parish Hall December 1981, and thanks to those who went through that and did not reject Sunday, September 11, 2011 hope, June 1989 arrived. Polish American Arts Association The word was fulfilled. 45th Anniversary Gala Dinner-Dance This week we have two anniversaries. 6pm - Congressional Country Club, The 20th anniversary of regaining freedom Bethesda, Maryland and the 30th anniversary of Papal Mass, during which John Paul II emphasized Saturday,November 12, 2011 the sacrifice of Polish soldiers, and also Friends of John Paul II spoke the less known words that there General Meeting cannot be a just Europe without an inde- (time and place TBA) pendent Poland on its map. We Poles know that the demolition of communism did not start in 1989, but ten Delegate Barbara Comstock holding a years earlier, here on this square, with the framed copy of the bill. words of John Paul II. From this day forth in Warsaw in the heart of Poland, opposite of the Tomb of

5 Chaplains’ Corner

Reverend Canon Ks. Father Jan Fiedurek, Philip S. Majka S.Ch. Chaplain: Diocese of Arlington Chaplain: Archdiocese of Washington

lessed John Paul the great Dear Countrymen! B opened his soul to the world on October 16,1978 telling the The entire Church and es- world to open its doors to pecially we Poles , have Christ. Reflecting upon this lived another great Holy Day; the beatification of statement we could see that he is laying a foundation John Paul II on May 1, 2011. Not only were mov- for us, the living stones of the church to construct the ing tears shed during the beatification in Rome modern day church. At creation God said, “Let there but in front of TVs. That’s normal. But beatifica- be light.” There was a burst of energy and the world tion is not just some nostalgic remembering of a came into being. The world evolved and in time the Great Person. It is rather a wake-up call, a call to Virgin Mary opened her soul to the will of God by holiness. During the beatification Mass the Holy saying, “Let it be done.” Thus, the Son of God came Father Benedict XVI spoke among other things into the world and laid the foundation of the church, about the newly Blessed: “With enormous upon which St. Peter became the Rock. Christ was strength, a strength derived from God, he re- the Corner Stone. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus versed trends which seemed irreversible”. told us that we are the Salt of the Earth. Salt is a little particle, but many small particles make up the mo- Holiness changes the world, it changes the course saic of a large stone-like substance. Salt enhances the of history. True, we are not giants. And it may flavor in things. The next sentence challenges us to irritate, when a believer objects: “but I am not so be the Light of the World. This is our lot! At Baptism holy”. Whence this fear? Maybe because we con- many years ago we received the taste of salt and a fuse a saint with a prude. candle to carry brightly opening our doors to the world. Let us accept our call to build upon His foun- Everyone repeats that John Paul II was such a nor- dation. As Mickiewicz said, “Each one of you has in mal person, humane and approachable. This, of his soul the seed of future laws and the measure of course, is holiness. A saint is not a freak or a ghost; future boundaries. In so far as you enlarge and im- he is normal, whether he is praying, working, ski- prove your own soul, by so much, you will improve ing, loving life, mountains, people, God. He is so your laws and enlarge your boundaries ... Sow ye, normal, that for many earthly oddities he seems therefore, love of country, and the spirit of self-sacri- not normal. But there is nothing to be concerned fice, and be sure that from this seed will grow a Com- about. One doesn’t need to be a giant, but it is monwealth, great and splendid.” worthwhile to be holy. Blessed John Paul brought us into the third millen- nium of Christianity, the new Springtime of Chris- The Beatification of John Paul II obligates us all, es- tianity. We are members of His Church in this Pente- pecially Poles, to more careful and more creative read- cost, this new Springtime. In Polish, for the word Pen- ing of the heritage contained in his words, his per- tecost, we say “Zielone Swieta” or the “Green Holi- sonality, and his style of living and service. days.” Our planet is going GREEN to preserve our natural resources. Our resources are not merely natu- May the road signs which the Holy Father left us, ral but spiritual. We can spread seeds from our soul and in taking the lead in these new challenges and to preserve the positive qualities of going GREEN, in may they inspire our personal and social life. other words, GROWTH in community; HEALING of the wounds of indifference; and the much needed Blessed John Paul II be our spiritual guide. ABUNDANCE of peace and good will towards each other. As Mickiewicz says ... “from this seed will grow a Commonwealth great and splendid.”

6 To All Our Members and Donors

e extend to you our grati- The Holy Father Pope John Paul II said Wtude and appreciation for during a meeting with benefactors of the your continued patronage and Foundation on October 23, 2001 that loyal support throughout the “The most outstanding of all initiatives Recent Donations Received years. Our administrative needs is the fund for scholarships for young are minimal, so we are able to people from Central and Eastern Eu- Herbert K. Bilewski send a very large percentage of the rope and from other countries of the ex- Eugenia Braun membership dues and all of the Soviet Union. After completing their Teresa Buckowski Year End Gift Giving donations to studies at various faculties of the Catho- Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Dempsey (celebrating the Foundation in Rome, Italy. lic University of Lublin and other Pol- Helen Rackowski’s 90th birthday) Because of your support, the ish universities, many students return Andrzej Drozd Foundation is able to use a con- to their countries and have become pro- Dr. Estelle von Wachtel-Torres siderable amount of the funds for moters of science and culture solidly Mr. & Mrs. Robert Flanagan scholarships to sponsor poor and based on perennial values. This work Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Glembocki talented young people coming is invaluable! Whosoever invests in the Barbara Jarzynski from Eastern and Central Euro- human person, in his overall develop- Paul Konopka pean countries to attend the Catho- ment, never loses. The results of this Alice Laning lic University in Lublin, Poland. investment are imperishable”. Dr. Lorenzo Marcolin Mr. & Mrs. Thaddeus Mirecki Ed Pawlowski Dr. & Mrs. Bernard T. Pitsvada A Memorial or Special Occasion Donation in remembrance of a family Marian W. Pospieszalski Capt Ronald J. Pytel member or friend may be made to the Friends of John Paul II Foundation, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Rackowski Inc. This is a wonderful way to make a lasting gift that will perpetuate our Paul Szerszen & Lidiya Leshko great Pope John Paul II’s legacy and his elevation to sainthood. The names with the donation are forwarded to the John Paul II Foundation in Rome, Italy and they are acknowledged by the Director. Please use the form be- low to send in a Memorial or Special OccasionDonation.

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