POLISH AMERICAN news October / November 2014 During October, We Salute Our Members, Friends, and Supporters Celebrating Polish American Heritage Month A National Celebration of Polish History, Culture, and Pride

For the past 406 years, Polish heritage has been represented in America. When the Polish Settlers arrived in 1608, they opened the fi rst glass industry in America. Over the years, millions of Polish immigrants have joined them in search of the American Dream. Over 20 million Americans share full or partial Polish heritage. People of Polish heritage can look at their family history and see how much Poles in America have contributed to the well-being of every aspect of society and see how much their history, culture, faith, and pride grew in the great mosaic of America during the last 406 years.

Polonia in America! As one of America’s major ethnic Polish American Cultural Center groups, Polish Americans remain a vibrant part of our nation’s ethnic Museum Exhibit Hall mosaic, its tax base, and cultural 308 Walnut Street well-being. If we look at what Polonia Featuring Polish History and Culture does in the Philadelphia area, we see a refl ection of the good Polish Americans Open 10 AM to 4 PM do within local communities across FREE ADMISSION the United States. January through April 1. Polish Americans have always been an outstanding pillar in Monday to Friday Philadelphia’s, Pennsylvania’s and the nation’s tax base. The taxes Polish Americans pay include income, property, May through December business, school, sales, inheritance and other taxes, which represent a substantial portion of the annual revenue used to Polish American Monday to Saturday support government services and continue community programs. Cultural Center Gift Shop is Open During 2. Polish Americans pride themselves in property ownership and 308 Walnut Street Regular Exhibit Hall Hours in proper building maintenance, which in turn promotes real Philadelphia, PA 19106 estate values in city neighborhoods and suburban communities. (215) 922-1700 Closed on Holidays 3. Polish Americans regularly sponsor public events of an ethnic or patriotic nature, highlighting ethnic richness. These events promote positive publicity and goodwill for the Polish American Internet at: PolishAmericanCenter.com community and the community at large. 4. Polish Americans believe in education and often choose the private and parochial systems, increasing their own fi nancial commitments, while reducing the fi nancial burden of city and state education budgets. 5. Polish Americans support youth, cultural and community service organizations, church groups, and civic and patriotic activities. Their community- wide efforts are sponsored with the intent to maintain Polish history, culture and pride, now and for the future. When community organizers seek assistance from city or state services, they are simply seeking a portion of the services and appropriations which are being made possible from a portion of their own tax dollars.

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Join the Polish American Congress Read the Polish American News Online at: Eastern Pennsylvania District PolishAmericanNews.com October / November 2014, Polish American News - Page 2 Best Wishes to Our Families, Friends, and the Entire Polonia as We Celebrate Polish American Heritage Month The Edward Adamow Family Walter & Barbara llnicki & Family Walter & Martha Piatek In Memory of Alexander & Helen Bagdzinski Henry Jachimczyk Walter Piesiecki Dolores Bartosiewicz Thomas & Helen Jakubowski Richard P. Poremski Danuta & Marian Bielawiec Jean Joka Marianna Prusik Mrs. Joan Ziomek Birely Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jonik Sharon & Ed Quinn Michael, Marion & Donna Blichasz Christine Kaszupski Marcella J. Reczek Michael A. Bralczyk Hedwig V. Kierbiedz In Memory of Frank & Mary Romanowski Helen Bubulka Thomas & Amber Klenieski Theresa B. Romanowski Walter Buraczyk Stanley Kletkewicz (Stan Klet) Drs. Janusz & Malgorzata Romanski In Memory of Ron Burkhardt Richard & Dorothy Klimek & Family In Memory of Joann Ruszkowski James Cackowski Marie Klincewicz Felicia & Jozef Rzeznik Walter & Carol Ceglowski Mark & Maria Koleda Joseph M. Rzonca Edward Chabalowski In Memory of Andrew Kolodziej Rev. Michael Rzonca David Chominski Al & Patricia Koproski Charles & Joan Sahms Helen Chominski Casimir & Renee Kowalski St. Valentine’s PNCC Caroline A. Ciesielka John & Cynthia Krakowiak Michaeline Schad Ann Pyzik Colduvell Teresa, Mary, Anna & Rose Krakowiak In Memory of Rev. John A. Sitko Mary Ann Collison Alfreda Kruszynski Mr. & Mrs. Stefan W. Skielnik Chester & Helen Cyzio Rev. Pawel Kryszkiewicz Stella Skorupa Dolores Daczkowski Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq. Dr. M. Slomiana Maryanne Daniel Fred & Fran Kwiatkowski Dennis E.Stasko In Memory of Edward & Laura Danielczyk John & Pat Kwoka Marianne Stone Gilbert F. Darlak Rev. Msgr. Kevin Lawrence Frank & Linda Szynal Irene Darlak Mr. & Mrs. John F. Lesniewski Joseph Trytek Jack & Dorothy Dempsey Richard Logis In Memory of Wally Twardowski In Memory of Walter Derby In Memory of Frances & Eugene Lubienecki In Memory of Dorothy L. Walunas Joanna Esry Rev. Leo Maletz Joseph Walunas Rita S. Frankowski Louis Marchuk Warczyglowa (1830 Uprising) Frances A. Frederick Captain & Mrs. David B. McGuigan, USN (Ret.) Mrs. Helen Waskiewicz Frances X. Gates Renatta Metkowski In Memory of Michael Weksel Bob & Barbara Gogoj Irene Chmielowski Miller Robert Wieckowski Helena Golos Richard V. Nowakowski Rev. Dennis Witalec Leon & Harriet Gosciniak Stella T. Ochmanski Regina Wnukowski Edward Grabowski Rev. James Oliver Stephen R. Wojdak Mr. & Mrs. John Groch & Sons Mr. & Mrs. John Opiela Albina Wojtkowski In Memory of Frank, Laura & Dorothy Orlichowski In Memory of Ted Wojtkowski Frank III Gutowicz Rev. Jan Palkowski Sir Stanley A. Wojtusik Theresa Hayden Pauline Fathers & Brothers Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Wyszynski Helen Hrabowski Mayor Ed Pawlowski, Allentown, PA Rev. Joseph Zingaro From the Desk of Janusz Romanski, Ph.D Visit “The Kosciuszko Room” As the president of the Polish People’s During October, “Polish American Heritage Month”, or anytime University, Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy “PUL”, throughout the year, visit the Kosciuszko Room in Ansonia, CT. I offer best wishes to Polonia as we celebrate The Kosciuszko Room, established in 1980 by Joseph Wardzala, Polish American Heritage Month during who devoted more than 50 years of his life studying the life and October. accomplishments of General Thaddeus Kosciuszko, and sponsored In October PUL begins its monthly lecture by the Kosciuszko Historical Society of Ansonia, Derby, Shelton and series. The following is the schedule of our Seymour, is located on the second fl oor in the historic General David upcoming lectures for 2014: Polski Dom, Humphreys House, 37 Elm Street, Ansonia, CT. Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, While in the United States, Kosciuszko befriended General Philadelphia, PA., at 3 P.M. Humphreys and spent much time in his home. The Kosciuszko Room displays many artifacts honoring General Polish People’s University lecture in 2014: Kosciuszko, including photographs, books, portraits, dolls dressed in October 19, Third Sunday - Danuta Piatkowska - historian, writer traditional Polish dress, and a letter written by Humphreys to “Droga bez powrotu – Emigracyjny szlak Tomasza Drzewniaka” Kosciuszko in 1791. It is open, admission free, Monday through “Way with No Return –Immigrant Life of Tomasz Drzewniak” Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m., or by appointment by calling Joseph November 16, Third Sunday -Prof Charles Krasicki – writer, Wardzala at 203-732-5886. historian “Estetyka niszczenia w poezji polskiej okresu Solidarnosci.” “Methods of trying to destroy Polish poetry during the time of Solidarity.” Tomaszewski Funeral Home December 7, First Sunday -Anthony Krzywicki, Esquire “Wielkosz czlowieka nie jest mierzona jego bogactwem, ale kim jest w rzeczywistosci.” “The Greatness of a Person is not Measured by his Wealth but by who He is”.

Ewa Matczak, D.M.D. General Dentistry 3084 Aramingo Avenue 4250 Richmond Street Philadelphia, PA 19134 Philadelphia, PA 19137 Edward C. Tomaszewski, Inc. Funeral Home 215-739-2787 215-533-2787 2728-30 East Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134-5999 Offi ce Hours by Appointment Mowimy Po Polsku (215) 739-6624 October / November 2014, Polish American News - Page 3 Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq. 2014 “Pride of Polonia Award” Recipient Best Wishes for an Enjoyable Polish American Heritage Month On Sunday, August 24, 2014, at the conclusion of the 12:30 P.M. and Pulaski Day Parade Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Congratulations & Sto Lat PA, the Polish Apostolate Pride of Polonia Award was presented to Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq., Polonia extends congratulations to by Bishop Grzegorz Rys, Auxiliary Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. who was Bishop of Krakow, and Msgr. re-elected as National President of the Anthony Czarnecki, National Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Chairman of the Polish Apostolate (PRCUA) during the elections that Committee. took place at the 61st National PRCUA The Pride of Polonia Award was Convention held August 10-13, 2014, at established in 1992 by the Executive the Grand Plaza Hotel and Conference Board of the Polish Apostolate to Center in Toledo, Ohio. recognize individuals who make Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq. Polonia from Pennsylvania are pleased receiving the “Pride of Polonia” unique contributions to the Polish to acknowledge that Joanne Zajac was community and are involved in award from Bishop Gregorz Rys, Auxilary Bishop of Krakow. also re-elected as a National Director, as philanthropic activites. The fi rst well as Sharon Quinn as a new National recipient was John Cardinal Krol. Director, both from Philadelphia. Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. PRCUA National President The recipient of this distinguished award, Richard L. Krzyzanowski, The Polish American Cultural Center Esq., was born in Poland and arrived in the United States in 1966 Museum in historic Philadelphia, Polish American Congress Eastern as a political refugee. He graduated from universities in Italy, PA District and the entire Polonia extend congratulations and much Poland, France and the United States, and obtained a doctorate success to Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. and the entire Executive Board of in International Law from the University of Paris (Sorbonne). He PRCUA. Sto Lat! is General Counsel, Executive Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors of a multi-national company, Crown Holdings, Inc. Mr. Krzyzanowski established a philanthropic foundation, the The Polish American Congress “Krzyzanowski Foundation”, which supports Catholic charities and Eastern Pennsylvania District invites you to support the many Polish American institutions, such as the Polish American Polish American News and our community-wide efforts Congress of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the Polish American Radio Program, Polish American Social Services, and the Polish American Kindly check one of the following Cultural Center Museum in Philadelphia. He has been deeply and return with your remittance: 2015 involved during the past 30 years with the John Paul II Foundation ___ Supportive Membership ___ Polish American News Supporter in the Vatican by assisting with its establishment and helping to raise funds for its endowment fund. Individual $35.00 ____ Family $45.00 ____ For his “pro bono” activities in support of the Catholic Church, As a supporter I understand I will receive a one-year subscription to the he received many medals and awards and is especially proud of the Polish American News, published 6 times per year. highest civilian Vatican recognition from Pope John Paul II, the Medal of St. Gregory, for his work for the Universal Catholic Church. Name ______Congratulations and Sto Lat to Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq.! Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______

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The Maki Dance Group join the Polish Apostolate Committee congratulating Richard Krzyzanowski, Esq. receiving the “Pride of Polonia” award at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA SUGARHOUSE CASINO From the Desk of PROUDLY SUPPORTS Mary Ann Zerkowski, President Berks County Polish American Board of Education [email protected] The Polish American Heritage Association THE PULASKI of Berks County will sponsor the 10th Annual Christmas Eve “Wigilia” beginning at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, December 14 at the Stirling Guest DAY PARADE! Hotel, 1120 Centre Avenue in Reading. The evening will feature a social hour with hor d’oeuvres and open bar, sharing of the oplatek, dinner and koledy. The cost is $50 per member and $60 for non-members. The student cost is $30 for member child and $35 for non- member child. Reservations can be made with Henry Pruski, 439 North 5th Street, Reading, PA 19601 or call Henry at 610.372.1279 after 7:00 P.M.

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Museum’s Historic Refl ections Project Best Wishes To Our October / November Members and Polonia During Polish American Heritage Month The Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Historic Philadelphia presents Historic Refl ections from Polish and Polish Copernicus Society of America American history on the Polish American Radio Program. The refl ections are organized in a daily format. Some of the dates may be Council of United Polish Societies the birthday or death date of a prominent person. Other dates may Chester, Pennsylvania celebrate a milestone in a prominent person’s life such as a career Janosik Dancers promotion, invention date, or some accomplishment that contributed to science, medicine, sports, or entertainment history. Other dates National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa may be an anniversary of a historical event in Polonia or Poland’s Doylestown, PA history. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission For your information, we have listed a selection of historic Polish American Congress refl ections for the months of October and November. Eastern Pennsylvania District October 1, 1608 - First Polish Settlers in Polish American Cultural Center Museum America (Event) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The fi rst Polish settlers arrived in Jamestown, Polish American Heritage Association VA, on the ship Mary and Margaret. They were of Delaware County glassmakers from Poland hired by the Virginia Company of London to establish a glassmaking Polish American Heritage Association industry in the new American colony of “Virginia”. of Manayunk/Roxborough The glass products they produced became the fi rst products made in Polish American Radio Program America, and also the fi rst products made for export to Europe Polish Army Veterans Post #12 for sale. Polish Benefi cial Association October 2, 1922 - William Swiacki (Born) Polish Eagles Sport Club William Adam Swiacki played end for the New York Giants and Detroit Lions in the National Football League for fi ve Polish Falcons of America seasons. He played college football at Columbia University Polish Museum of America and was drafted in the sixteenth round of the 1946 NFL Chicago, Illinois Draft by the Boston Yanks. Polish National Alliance of U.S. of N.A. October 3, 1923 - Stanislaw Skrowaczewski (Born) Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Stanislaw Skrowaczewski was born in Lwow, Poland, and became best known for his work with the Polish Slavic & Federal Credit Union Minnesota Orchestra. In 1997, one of Skrowaczewski’s Polish Women’s Alliance of America works was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. He also led the Cleveland Orchestra and was the composer-in- Sacred Heart Parish residence for the Philadelphia Orchestra. Clifton Heights, PA October 4, 1705 - Stanislaw Leszczynski (Coronation) St. Adalbert Parish Philadelphia, PA Stanislaw Leszczynski was the fi rst Polish king crowned in Warsaw, Poland. St. Adalbert Polish Language School St. John Cantius Parish Philadelphia, PA October 5, 1861 - Antoni Fijalkowski (Died) St. John The Baptist Church Antoni Melchior Fijalkowski was the Archbishop Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan of Warsaw and spiritual leader of the nation St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish during the partitions of Poland. Minersville, PA St. Philip Neri Church/St. Stanislaus Church October 6, 1873 - Sir Pawel Strzelecki (Died) Philadelphia, PA Sir Pawel Strzelecki was an explorer of the Australian St. Joseph Parish continent. He named the largest mountain in Australia Camden, NJ after American and Polish freedom fi ghter, Tadeusz Second Street Polish Society Kosciuszko.

October 7, 1943 - Eugeniusz Bodo (Died) Eugeniusz Bodo was born Bohdan Eugene Junod. Eugeniusz changed his name to Bodo, a stage name, which he used at many theaters, eventually opening Cafe Bodo in Warsaw, Poland. With WWII raging, Eugeniusz Bodo ended up in the Soviet Union and was sent to a Gulag where he was executed. October 8, 1910 - Maria Konopnicka (Died) Maria Konopnicka was a poet, novelist, translator and essayist born in Suwalki, Poland. Her writing touched on many issues that beset the people in Poland during the late 1800’s. She often used the pen name “Jan Sawa.” Maria Konopnicka writings infl uenced generations of Polish poets and novelists.

October 9, 1779 - General Casimir Pulaski Mortally Wounded (Event) General Casimir Pulaski, Father of the American Cavalry, was mortally wounded while leading his troops in the Battle of Savanah, Georgia in 1779. Pulaski has parades and holidays in his honor until this day as well as parks, schools, bridges, towns and countries named after him.

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Best Wishes to Polonia As You Celebrate Museum’s Historic Refl ections Project Part 2 “Polish American Heritage Month” October 10, 1979 - Joel Przybilla (Born) Joel Przybilla was a professional basketball player During October in the National Basketball Association. He went to the University of Minnesota and played for several NBA teams. He recently played for the Portland Trail Blazers. October 11, 1903 - Kazimierz Kordylewski (Born) Kazimierz Kordylewski was an astronomer born in Poznan, Poland in 1903. In 1956, Kordylewski discovered clouds of dust, believed to be particles left over from our moon. These clouds are now named after him.

October 12, 1840 - Helena Modjeska (Born) Helena Modjeska was a Polish actress of international fame who immigrated to the United States in 1876. She became a star of American stages for many years with her portrayals of Shakespearian characters. Modjeska was the mother of Ralph Modjeski, the builder of the Benjamin Franklin and Tacony Palmyra Bridges in Philadelphia and several others across America. October 13, 1926 - “Killer” Kowalski (Born) Professional wrestler Wladek Kowalski is known as “Killer” Kowalski to his long-time wrestling Greetings to Polonia in fans. He wrestled in over 6,000 matches from 1947 to 1977, winning great popularity in TV Philadelphia and the Tri-State Area matches during the 1960’s and 70’s against foe, from the Bruno Sammartino. October 14, 1864 - Stefan Zeromski (Born) Stefan Zeromski was a Polish novelist who was given an apartment in the Royal Castle of Warsaw in recognition of his artistic abilities. He wrote over fi fteen major works.

October 15, 1817 - Thaddeus Kosciuszko (Died) After the struggle for America’s Independence, General Thaddeus Kosciuszko returned to his homeland of Poland. He swore an oath in the Krakow market place to fi ght for Poland’s liberty and For information and a list of our locations, took command of the Polish uprising in 1794, urging all men to take up arms to defend Poland. visit us on the Internet at: www.PSFCU.com October 16, 1726 - Daniel Chodowiecki (Born) Daniel Niklaus Chodowiecki was a Polish-German painter and printmaker with Huguenot ancestry, who J World Travel • Nina Tyra is most famous as an etcher. He spent most of his life 2626 E. Allegheny Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19134 in Berlin, and became the director of the Berlin Academy of Art. (215) 634-6006

October 17, 1849 - Fryderyk Chopin (Died) Fryderyk Chopin, Polish composer and pianist, was born in Zelazowa Wola, Poland in 1810. At age 7 Chopin wrote his fi rst composition, the Polonaise in G minor. At age 8 he presented his fi rst public concert. Fryderyk Chopin’s music continues to be played throughout the world. October 18, 1922 - Richard Stankiewicz (Born) Richard Stankiewicz was born in Philadelphia, grew up in Detroit, and had a presence in several prestigious art galleries in New York City during his career. He became internationally known in the 1960’s for his trend setting work by welding pieces of scrap metal. He died in 1983 at his home in Worthington, Massachusetts. October 19, 1984 - Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko (Died) Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko, the Solidarity Priest, was murdered by Communist internal security agents. His murder only solidifi ed the resolve of the Polish people to gain their freedom. Pope John Paul II visited the grave of Fr. Popieluszko during one of his visits.

October 20, 1948 - Honorable Robert Borski (Born) Honorable Robert Borski, former United States Congressman, represented the people of Northeast Philadelphia for many years. We thank him for his many years of service.

October 21, 1969 - Waclaw Sierpinski (Died) Waclaw Franciszek Sierpinski was a Polish mathematician known for outstanding contributions to set theory (research on the axiom of choice and the continuum hypothesis), number theory, theory of functions and topology. He published over 700 papers and 50 books. Three well-known fractals are named after him (the Sierpinski triangle, the Sierpinski carpet and the Sierpinski curve), as are Sierpinski numbers and the associated Sierpinski problem. October / November 2014, Polish American News - Page 6

Museum’s Historic Refl ections Project Part 3 To all our Supporters and Friends We Extend Best Wishes for a Happy Celebration of October 22, 1978 - Pope John Paul II (Installed) Polish American Heritage Month Pope John Paul II, was elected to be the shepherd of the Universal Catholic Church in October 1978 Applebees (Castor & Aramingo Ave.) and served as pontiff until his death on April 2, American Workers Radio Broadcasts 2005. During his 27 years as Holy Father, he was recognized as a true son of Poland and an Benefi cial Bank international leader of faith and justice. On May Gerard Cuddy, President/CEO 1, 2011, Pope John Paul II was beatifi ed by Pope Benedict XVI as Blessed John Paul II, and on April 27, 2014, was Cape May Lock & Safe Company canonized a Saint by Pope Francis as Saint John Paul II. John Malinowski October 23, 1885 - Jan Czochralski (Born) Cassie Green’s Ice Service Jan Czochralski was a Polish chemist known for the Czochralski process of growing single crystals used in Comcast Business B4B the production of semiconductor wafers. He also helped Giorgio Products Since 1928 to develop a hand grenade for Poland’s Home Army during World War II. J World Travel Krzyzanowski Foundation October 24, 1916 - Edward Piszek (Born) Edward Piszek was a Polish American Industrialist Kulinski Memorials and Philanthropist. He was the founder of Mrs. Leon A. Mankowski, Esq. Paul’s Kitchens, the frozen-food business that became a national giant. Mr. Piszek was an outstanding Ewa Matczak, D.M.D. supporter of Poland and the Polish American Pat’s Auto Tags community. Among his many accomplishments, Edward Piszek helped eradicate tuberculosis in PECO Poland and was the main supporter of the Kosciuszko House in Polish American Journal Historic Philadelphia. Polka Deli October 25, 1867 - Jozef Dowbor-Musnicki (Born) Polish American Travel Service Józef Dowbor-Musnicki was a Polish military offi cer and commander, serving with the Polish army. He was Polonia Bank also the military commander of the Greater Poland Paul D. Rutkowski, President Uprising. Port Richmond Pharmacy Prudential Savings Bank October 26, 1910 - John Cardinal Krol (Born) Thomas Vento, President/CEO John Cardinal Krol was a Polish American Cardinal and the Archbishop of Philadelphia from 1961 to Andrew T. Rakowski Funeral Home, Inc. 1988. John Cardinal Krol participated in the Second Theresa Korneluk Reilly, M.D. Vatican Council, served as the President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and was advisor to The Selzer Company Pope John Paul II. Jerry Gregorowicz

October 27, 1991 - Free Elections Held in Poland Slabinski Funeral Home, Inc. (Event) SugarHouse Casino We mark the date of the fi rst free elections for the Polish Syrena Auto Body Shop Parliament, since World War II, on this day in 1991. Chester Chrzanowski George R. Szymanski, Jr., Esq. October 28, 1824 - Fr. Leopold Moczygemba (Born) Tantala Associates, LLC Fr. Leopold Moczygemba was a patriarch of America’s Polonia. Fr. Moczygemba organized the fi rst Polish Consulting Engineers settlement in the United States at Panna Maria, Texas 3rd Fed Bank in 1854. He was one of the founders and also served Kent Lufkin, President & CEO as president of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, which was founded in Chicago in 1873. He Edward C. Tomaszewski Inc., Funeral Home also established the fi rst Polish College in America at Orchard Lake, Michigan. Union Roofi ng Washington Savings Bank October 29, 1924 - Zbigniew Herbert (Born) Martin Bednarek, President/CEO Zbigniew Herbert was an infl uential Polish poet, essayist and moralist. He was a member of the Polish resistance movement during World War II. The Special Greetings from publication of his Selected Poems in the United States and England made Zbigniew Herbert one of the most Leon A. Mankowski, Esq. popular contemporary poets in the English-speaking Attorney-At-Law world. Thank You • Dziekujemy Bardzo! October 30, 1790 - Karol Lipinski (Born) The Offi cers and Members of the Polish American Congress, Eastern Karol Lipinski was a Polish virtuoso violinist and Pennsylvania District, thank all for their support of the Pulaski Day composer. His Stradivarius violin became known as Parade and Polish American Heritage Month Events. the Lipinski Stradivarius. His compositions included Michael Blichasz, President • PolishAmericanCongress.com four violin concertos, as well as polonaises, rondos and variations. The Karol Lipinski University of Music in Wroclaw, Poland, bears his name.

October 31, 1950 - Jozef Stolorz (Born) Józef Stolorz is a fi ne art painter born in Katowice, Silesia, Poland. He has displayed paintings at over 100 exhibitions worldwide, including over 60 individual exhibitions and since 2002 has been listed in an offi cial “Who’s Who in Poland”. November 1, 1918 - Harcerze (Founding) (Successor to Joseph T. Sekula Funeral Home) The fi rst American unit of the Polish Boy Scouts, known 2634 East Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134 as Harcerze, was started in Buffalo, New York, in 1918. 215 -739-7900 • 215-634-4202 They remain a well known scouting movement which www.rakowskifuneralhome.com has spread across the United States of America. Andrew T. Rakowski, Supervisor October / November 2014, Polish American News - Page 7

2014 Pulaski Observance You are invited to attend the Polish American Heritage Month Celebration Thursday, October 2, 2014, 11 A.M. to 12 Noon live Radio Proclamation Ceremony Broadcast on Polish Harvest Festival 860 AM Radio from the Polish American Cultural “Dozynki” Center, 308 Walnut Street in Historic Philadelphia. Sponsored by the Join us as we mark the 406th Anniversary of the Polish American Cultural First Polish Settlers in America, 81st Anniversary of the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia, 33rd Center Museum Anniversay of National Polish American Heritage Month and the 26th and the Anniversary of the Polish American Cultural Center Museum. Polish American Congress Following the broadcast at 12 Noon, a Polish Celebration Luncheon Eastern Pennsylvania District will take place in the Museum Exhibit Hall. Everyone is welcome. For Sunday, October 26, 2014 more information call the Museum at: (215) 922-1700.

“Dozynki” Harvest Mass - 10:30 A.M. Saturday, October 4, 2014, Pulaski St. Adalbert Church Dinner Dance at Polanka Park Thompson Street & Allegheny Avenue Ballroom, 3258 Knights Road in (Off I-95 and Allegheny Avenue Exit) Bensalem, PA. Cocktails at 5 P.M., in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section Dinner 6 P.M. For reservations and “Dozynki” Harvest Festival - 12 Noon to 4 P.M. information call Jean McCloskey at: (215) 425-4783. St. Adalbert’s Auditorium Thompson Street & Allegheny Avenue Sunday, October 5, 2014, Tune in to the Weekly Mass The Dozynki Festival will feature: at 5:30 A.M. Fr. Karol Jarzabek, O.S.P.P.E., Director Food & Refreshments - Live Music & Dancing - Polish Folk Dancers of Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School Arts, Crafts and Displays, and other entertainment. in Doylestown, PA, will celebrate this mass to mark the beginning of Polish American Heritage Month. The This is a community-wide celebration of Polish Heritage National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa Choir, for people of all ages and a time to enjoy yourself. under the direction of Evelyn Walsh, will sing during Bring your family and friends • Admission is Free the Mass. For additional information call the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street in historic Philadelphia, Sunday, October 5, 2014, Pulaski Parade Committee Monday through Friday between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. (215) 922-1700 will gather for the 9:30 A.M. Mass at the Cathedral of Internet: PolishAmericanCenter.com SS. Peter and Paul, 18th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Center City Philadelphia, followed by the Polish American Radio Program Pulaski Tribute Program, 10:30 A.M. at the Kopernik Serving Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Monument, Torun Triangle Park 18th & the Parkway, 7 days a week since 1925 Center City, Philadelphia, PA. Sunday, October 5, 2014, Pulaski Day Parade Monday to Friday 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon - 860 AM steps off at 12:15 P.M. from 20th and the Benjamin Local News, Music, Special Features and News from Poland Franklin Parkway. Free seating will be available in the Polish Language with Hostess Barbara Ilnicka at Logan Circle in the area of television parade Thursday 11:45 A.M. - 860 AM coverage on WPVI TV 6, ABC to be broadcast from 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. Pauline Fathers Radio Program from Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA in the Polish Language This year the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia marks its 81st Anniversary Saturday Variety Program and will also mark several historic events including the 75th 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon - 860 AM Anniversary of the Invasion of Poland and the Beginning of In English hosted by Michael Blichasz World War II, and the 406th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers in America at Jamestown, Virginia on October 1, 1608. Sunday 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. - 860 AM Polish Language Variety Program Polish American Congress, Eastern PA District Officers with hostess Barbara Ilnicka Michael Blichasz, President Theresa B. Romanowski, Vice President & Parade Coordinator Sunday 1:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. - 860 AM John J. Krakowiak, Vice President Polonia Today Stephen Skorczynski, Recording Secretary Joanna Majewski, Financial Secretary/Treasurer with producer & host Debbie Majka District Vice Presidents Sunday 2:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. - 860 AM Jozef Rzeznik, Montgomery County Stephen Skorczynski, Lower Bucks County Fr. Justin Radio Program Paul T. Sosnowski, Esq., Philadelphia County Listen to re-broadcasts 24 hours-a-day, 7 days a week Individual Parade Committees on the Internet at: PolishAmericanRadioProgram.com FORMATION Jack Dempsey / Chester Tomaszewski, Chairman Richard Klimek, Henry Cieplinski, Dorothy Dempsey, John Groch, Sandra Polish Museum of America Tomaszewski, Bruce Runowski, David Magerr, Duane Rutkowski, America’s First Ethnic Museum Peter Groch, Daniella Goral, Joanne Zajac, Ed Quinn, Sharon Quinn, David Plewa, Kenneth Lorence, Jerry Bohrer, Matt Gliwa, Greg Runowski, 984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642 Walter Schultz, Nicholas Schultz, Jacqueline Tomaszewski, 773-384-3352, ext. 104 • PolishMuseumOfAmerica.org Anthony Phillips, Andrew Rakowski Founded in 1935, the Polish Museum of America is one of the MAIN REVIEWING STAND country’s first and largest ethnic museums. Polish and Caroline Ciesielka, Chairlady Polish American history is promoted through music, artworks, Theresa Romanowski, Dorothy Dempsey, Judith Antoni Leisure, and historical and cultural displays. Kasia Fogarasi, Janina Ankielewicz, Cecelia Feret FLOATS AND BANDS Michael Blichasz, Theresa Romanowski, Henry Cieplinski Syrena Auto Body Shop PUBLICITY Michael Blichasz, Chairman 6201 Oxford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA • (215) 535-6606 Barbara Ilnicka, Theresa Romanowski, Donna Blichasz, Marion Blichasz, 691 Bethlehem Pike • Montgomeryville, PA • (215) 361-1900 John J. Krakowiak, Henry Cieplinski, Stephen Skorczynski, Raymond Wyszynski, Regina Gorzkowski, Dennis Ostopowicz, Teresa Wojcik, Debbie Majka, Bill Fleming, Walter Cichocki, Kazimierz Kowalski, Stephen Smolczynski Polish American Heritage Association DINNER DANCE Manayunk, Roxborough & Surrounding Areas Group Jean McCloskey, Chairlady In cooperation with Polish American Cultural Center Theresa Romanowski, Dorothy Dempsey 308 Walnut Street - Philadelphia, PA - PolishAmericanCenter.com PARADE NARRATION For information about our upcoming meeting, contact: Barbara Ilnicka & John J. Krakowiak Helen Cyzio (215) 482-3040 TELEVISION NARRATORS Michael Blichasz & Alicia Vitarelli October / November 2014, Polish American News - Page 8

During October Polonia in the U.S.A. Celebrates the 33rd Anniversary of National Polish American Heritage Month. On Sunday, October 5, 2014, beginning at 12:15 P.M. the 81st Annual Pulaski Day Parade Marches on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadephia, PA. The Parade is a community-wide tribute to General Casimir Pulaski (1745-1779) General Casimir Pulaski and Saint John Paul II. Pope John Paul The Great American Revolutionary War Hero Pope of the Universal Catholic Church Father of the American Cavalry This year also marks the 406th Anniversary of the October 16, 1978 - April 2, 2005 Mortally wounded in the Battle of Known for his efforts to unite people Savannah in October, 1779 First Polish Settlers at Jamestown, Virginia in 1608. of faith and good will across the world

2014 Pulaski Day Parade Military Marshal 2014 Pulaski Day Parade Grand Marshal Commander Marian Szumal Raymond J. Wyszynski Marian Szumal Raymond Joseph was born in Lopuszna near Wyszynski was born and Nowego Targu, Poland, and raised in the Fairmount educated at the Technical section of Philadelphia where Institute. He was employed in he attended St. Hedwig’s a leather factory, eventually Parochial School. He becoming the Vice President of graduated from Southeast a division with 400 under his Catholic High School and command. Marian was very Bucks County Community active with the “Harcerstwo” College. (Polish Scouts), church In 1969, Raymond became organizations and sports. President, CEO and Chairman He was a member of the of the Board of Wyszynski Firemen¹s Vounteers, receiving Provisions, which was started many awards, among them a by his grandfather, Walter Gold Medal from the National Wyszynski. Since the age of Committee of the Firemen¹s twelve, he had learned the Association. While in Poland in trade of making kielbasa and 1969, he married Bronislawa running the business from Gocek. his grandfather and father. He came to the United States in 1970 and worked in many During his time of leadership, the company boasted offerings of factories and construction sites. In 1974, he received employment 1,000 different items, operated a retail outlet at the factory, shipped in a machine shop, continuing his education in evening classes its products throughout the U.S. and held contracts with numerous in mechanics. In 1984, he was transfered to the General Motors entities, including the U.S. military and the City of Philadelphia. Mechanical Division in Trenton, NJ., then, ten years later, moved After forty fi ve years, the food products business closed its doors in to Buffalo, NY, after the GM plant in Trenton closed. He returned 1996, but Raymond remained the President of RAYBAR Developers, to Bensalem in 2003 where he assumed his current position in the Inc., a land development company specializing in subdivisions of maintenance department for Bensalem Township. large tracts of ground into estate size building lots. Upon his arrival in the U.S., he became a member of the Polish Raymond’s involvement in Polonia is extensive. For many years, National Alliance (PNA), America¹s largest national fraternal he has been involved with the Polish American Congress, Eastern organization. He served different functions in the PNA, among them PA District, Philadelphia¹s Pulaski Day Parade, and the Polish Police a fi ve-time delegate to the PNA annual convention. He became very Association of Philadelphia, where he participates yearly in the active after his return from Buffalo with the Polish Army Veterans distribution of Easter Baskets and Christmas food certifi cates to Post 12. He served on various committees and for the last two years families in need. has served as the commander of the Polish Army Veterans Post 12. He is also a member of the National Polish Army Veterans SWAP. In the late 1990’s, he initiated a college scholarship fund for the Under his leadership as commander, many fi nancial and material children of Thomas Walenty, a deceased police offi cer and member of improvements were made at their headquarters, Polanka Park and the Polish Police Association of Philadelphia. In 2003, he established Ballroom on Knights Road in Bensalem, PA. the France E. Wyszynski Memorial Scholarship, which offers a young female member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Kosciuszko Commander Szumal and Bronislawa, his wife of 45 years, have Foundation an opportunity to participate in the Summer School of three daughters and seven grandchilden. The Polish Army Veterans Polish Language and Culture at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Post 12 will salute their Commander, Marian Szumal, as the 2014 Poland. Pulaski Parade Military Marshal during their march in the Pulaski Day Parade on Sunday, October 5, 2014. Sto Lat! The scholarships that bear his family name were inspired by his love of Poland, passed down through the generations from his grandparents, and by his desire to memorialize his mother, Frances Wyszynski, who had been a constant support for him and his brothers. Through the scholarships, Raymond found a way to “give back” to the Polish American community which had contributed to his success. Ray and his lovely wife Barbara (Graham) are the proud parents of 2014 Pulaski Day Parade Route three children and grandparents of seven grandchildren. Sto Lat!

WPVI TV 6 Will Televise Philadelphia’s Pulaski Day Parade

The PAC encourages you to inform your family and friends that they can view the 2014 Pulaski Day Parade on Sunday, October 5, 2014, 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. on WPVI-TV 6 ABC serving the Philadelphia and Tri- State area. Your broadcast hosts, Alicia Alicia Vitarelli Vitarelli, TV 6 Reporter, and Michael Blichasz Michael Blichasz, host of the Polish American Radio Program, will narrate this annual display of Polish history, culture, and pride. PulaskiDayParade.com October / November 2014, Polish American News - Page 9 Pulaski Day Parade, Sunday, October 5, 2014 Sponsored by the Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District 19th & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City, Philadelphia • Parade Begins at 12:15 P.M. Everyone is invited! 2014 Parade Line Up POLONIA OF CAMDEN COUNTY Grand Marshal Raymond J. Wyszynski (South Jersey Polonia): Assistant Grand Marshal: Anna Rodon Military Marshal Commander Marian Szumal Divisional Marshal: Danelle Wisniewski Parade Coordinator Theresa Romanowski Military Coordinator Joseph J. Jaworowski Jr. Participating Organization: St. Joseph’s Parish, Camden, NJ Guests of the Polish American Congress: Jagiellonian Law Society POLISH NATIONAL ALLIANCE, GROUP #3106 Military Guest Groups (South Jersey Polonia): Frankford High School Color Guard, Army Junior ROTC Unit, Assistant Grand Marshals: Dorota & Albert Karwowski Overbrook High School Army JROTC Cadet Battalion Divisional Marshal: Kristine Kousmine Polish Army Veterans Participating Organizations: National Anthems - Polish Scouting Organization ZHP Inc., Polonia Choir Philadelphia Chapter (Harcerstwo) Port Richmond Polish American Ethnological Society, Atlantic City, NJ Philadelphia Fire Department Polska Misja Katolicka of Ventnor, New Jersey Portrayal of General Casimir Pulaski POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Polish American Cultural Center Museum OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA: Polish American Social Services “PASS” Assistant Grand Marshal: Sharon Novitski Historic St. Stanislaus Church Divisional Marshals: Anthony Boccella, Kathleen Boccella, Second Street Polish Society Participating Organizations: Assistant Grand Marshal: Mark Olkowski Sr. Polonia of Swedesburg & Montgomery County Divisional Marshals: Joseph Verbitski Jr., Leon Plocha, John Sloneczniki Children’s Folk Dance Group Bielec, Thomas Wojnar, Hon. Henry Lewandowski, Joseph Verbitski Sr. POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union OF FISHTOWN SECTION OF PHILADELPHIA: Polish Scouting Organization ZHP Inc., Assistant Grand Marshal: Myles Kuppe Philadephia Chapter (Harcerstwo) Port Richmond Divisional Marshals: Linda Jakubowski, Peter Maslejak, Elaine McKnight POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Participating Organizations: TRI-STATE POLONIA: American Legion - Elm Tree Post #88 St. Josaphat Group of Manayunk and Roxborough Areas St. Laurentius School Children Assistant Grand Marshal: Robert Duncan St. Laurentius Home & School Association St. Valentine Polish National Catholic Church Assistant Grand Marshal: Fr. Andrew Bilinski POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION OF BRIDESBURG, PHILADELPHIA Kosciuszko Foundation Philadelphia Chapter Assistant Grand Marshal: Teresa Wojcik ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH & POLISH BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION: Polish American School Groups: Assistant Grand Marshal: Rev. Joseph J. Zingaro St. Joseph’s Prep Polish Association Divisional Marshals: Rev. Konstanty Pruszynski, Kathleen Drexel University Polish Society Lisiewski, Phyllis Rooney, Jerzy Galecki, Elizabeth Michta, Beata University of Pennsylvania Polish Club Zuk, Ewa Pater Jasz, Jagoda Rojek, Krzysztof Mozdzonek Marysia John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School Polish Club Puciata, Loretta Zekanis, Christine Kaszupski, Walter Drejerski, Sierra Hack - Miss Pennsylvania Collegiate 2015 Marianne Stone, Joseph Jankowski, Jane Maciejewski, Ann Teska Pennsbury High School Marching Band Participating Organizations: POLISH NATIONAL ALLIANCE: St. John Cantius Parish Polish Scouting Organization ZHP Inc., Assistant Grand Marshal: Renata Jodlowski Philadephia Chapter (Harcerstwo) - Bridesburg Divisional Marshals: Wesley Musial, James Mislak, Teresa St. John Cantius Polish Language School Buckoski, Hedy Pennell, Philip Tarashuk Polish Beneficial Association Participating Organizations: Szymanski Rywacki Post #546, Chester, PA POLISH POLICE ASSOCIATION: Polish Legion of American Veterans Assistant Grand Marshal: Frank Somensky (Casimir Pulaski #209), Baltimore, MD Divisional Marshals: Ed McCloskey, Joseph Gorka, Mike Pahnlick, Polish American Heritage Association of Delaware County Bob Pacan (St. Hedwig’s Society) Dance Kidz Dance Studio PNA Council 140, Lodge 650, Chester, PA PNA Councils, 1, 106, 166, Philadelphia POLISH EAGLES SPORTS CLUB: PNA Council 205, Bucks County Assistant Grand Marshal: Jerzy Maciejewski PNA Council 171, Lehigh Valley & Divisional Marshals: Maria Ladzinski, Maria Mardula The Polish School of Language & Culture of St. Peter & Paul Church, Allentown, PA NATIONAL SHRINE OF PNA Council 21, Lodge 238, Baltimore, MD OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA: PNA Council 203, Maryland Assistant Grand Marshal: Elzbieta Majdosz Divisional Marshal: Kasia Axsom POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Participating Organizations: OF PORT RICHMOND Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School ST. ADALBERT PARISH, PHILADELPHIA: Shrine Volunteers Assistant Grand Marshal: Rev. Jan Palkowski Divisional Marshals: Jan Szymula, Maria Koleda, Danuta Eichler ASSOCIATED POLISH HOME: Participating Organizations: Assistant Grand Marshal: Andrew Wisniewski St. Adalbert Parish Divisional Marshals: John Wisniewski, Dolores Czaplicka, Marie St. Adalbert Polish Language School Hejnosz, David Zagorski, Kasia Gmyr, Joe Krawczyk, Elizabeth Polish American String Band Piascik Participating Organizations: POLONIA OF SOUTH JERSEY Adam Mularczyk Theatrical Group KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School POLISH ARTS CLUB OF TRENTON, NJ Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Chorus #321 (South Jersey Polonia): Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia Association of Polish Families Assistant Grand Marshal: John Bogdan P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers - Polish Intercollegiate Club, Philadelphia Divisional Marshals: William Muszynski, S. Paul Bosse, Linda Everett, Donna Shanders JANOSIK POLISH FOLK DANCERS: Participating Organizations: Assistant Grand Marshal: Kathleen Colduvell-Dimm Polonia of South Jersey Divisional Marshals: Linda Banashek Sena, Gerald Sena, Ogniwo Polish Language School Geoffrey Selling, Nina Edelman October / November 2014, Polish American News - Page 10 Register To Vote 2014 Museum’s Historic Refl ections Project Part 4

On Tuesday, November 4th, Americans will vote in the General November 2, 1942 - Stefanie Powers (Born) Election to fi ll several national, state and local offi ces. Stefania Federkiewicz, well-known by her stage name It is important that Americans elect qualifi ed individuals who will Stephanie Powers, starred in movies and television look out for the well-being of America, its employment base and shows. Stephanie Powers is well known for her educational system. The only way positive things happen in America television series Hart to Hart with co-star Robert is when every registered voter exercises his or her privilege to elect Wagner. worthy candidates to represent the best-interests of the American people. November 3, 1951 - Edward Murawinski (Born) If you are 18 years of age or older and a citizen of the United States, Edward Murawinski was born in Jersey City, contact the offi ce of your local elected offi cials and request a mail- New Jersey. He is currently employed by the New in voter registration form. Registration forms are also available at York Daily News as a cartoonist and a member post offi ces, libraries and on online at: RegisterToVote.org. Complete of the National Cartoonist Society. He attended the form, mail it in and you will receive your registration card in the the Manhattan School of Visual Arts and has mail. All 50 states offer mail in voter registration forms. been employed by the Daily News since he was seventeen. If you live in Pennsylvania, you can also call the Polish American Congress offi ce in Philadelphia at (215) 739-3408, and a mail- November 4, 1937 - Loretta Swit (Born) in registration form will be sent to you. This form is good for all Loretta Swit is a proud Polish American and counties throughout the State of Pennsylvania. well-known actress of the stage and television. She The last day to register to vote for the November 2014 election in is best known for her portrayal of the character Major Pennsylvania is October 6th. In other states it is generally 30 days Margaret Houlihan on the television series M*A*S*H. before the election. All American citizens are urged to vote on Election Day. November 5, 1530 - Jan Kochanowski (Born) Jan Kochanowski was a Polish Renaissance poet and writer. He is recognized as one of the most important poets before the 19th century.

November 6, 1755 - Stanislaw Staszic (Born) Stanislaw Staszic was a Catholic priest, philosopher, statesman, geologist, scholar, poet, writer and leader of the Polish Enlightenment. He had a direct infl uence on the Third of May Constitution of 1791.

November 7, 1944 - Joe Niekro (Born) Joe Niekro was a Major League Baseball Player and Polish American Cultural Center the brother of Hall of Famer, Phil Niekro. Joe Niekro Museum Gift Shop like his brother Phil, specialized in throwing the Open During Regular Exhibit Hall Hours knuckleball. During the 1970’s and 80’s, the Niekro brothers combined for 539 total wins, making them For an order form, call the Gift Shop, Monday through Friday the most successful brother combination in baseball history. Joe’s son, Lance, is a former major league baseball player. between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. and a form will be mailed to you. November 8, 1940 - Charles Kowal (Born) If you are on the Internet, there is an order form you can download. Charles Kowal is a Polish American astronomer who Visit the Museum Gift Shop on the Internet at: discovered the two moons of Jupiter, Leda in 1974 and PolishAmericanCenter.com Themisto in 1975. Charles Kowal is also known for discovering many supernovas in other galaxies. Items are shipped United Parcel Service or Priority Mail

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November 10, 1909 - Pawel Jasienica (Born) Pawel Jasienica was the pen-name of Leon Lech Beynar, a Polish non-academic historian, journalist, writer and soldier.

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Museum’s Historic Refl ections Project Part 5 Polish American Social Services “PASS” November 14, 1972 - Edyta Gorniak (Born) Special Appeal Edyta Górniak (born in Ziebice, Poland) is one of the most From the Board, Staff and Constituents of PASS, popular female singers of Polish pop music. She was the The prolonged recession has been diffi cult for many people. This star of the musical Metro (“Subway”) - the most popular is especially true for those who are trying to address the situation and longest running homegrown musical in Polish history. on their own as they have done their entire lives. Polish American Social Services (also known as United Social November 15, 1980 - Pope John Paul II Visit to Services and PASS) has been a leading force in helping people in West Germany (Event) need, especially those who are experiencing age-related diffi culties, On November 15, 1980, Pope John Paul II visited or are living on a fi xed income with no possibility of extra income West Germany. This historic occasion marked to keep up with the rising cost of living, or those facing long-term the fi rst visit of a pontiff to Germany in over 200 unemployment. Many face language and cultural barriers and have years. no place else to turn to. For many years, PASS and many similar organizations helped November 16, 1603 - Augustyn Kordecki (Born) constituents remain fi nancially self-suffi cient with various public Augustyn Kordecki led the historic defense of the services grants. Unfortunately, the prolonged recession has caused sanctuary of Our Lady of Czestochowa during the many of these grants to be reduced or cut completely. Swedish Invasion from November 18th to December In addition to serving the Polish/Slavic communities in 26th, 1655, prior to the cloister of the Pauline Southeastern Pennsylvania, the agency assists constituents from Fathers in Czestochowa, Poland. six additional ethnic groups through its United Social Services Outreach Program. As a one-stop point of contact, PASS helps November 17, 1954 - Tadeusz Banachiewicz (Died) individuals remain self-suffi cient by helping them access many forms Tadeusz Banachiewicz was a Polish astronomer, of assistance that remain available. mathematician, and the director of the Krakow We appeal to supporters to join in our mission of building self- Observatory. Tadeusz Banachiewicz’s international suffi ciency for thousands of constituents each year. PASS avoids recognition came from his theory of cracovians directing people to government welfare programs that promote - a matrix algebra that helped to solve several chronic dependence by helping constituents address a temporary astronomical, geodesic, mechanical and mathematical diffi culty with income enhancement programs like energy, utility problems. A lunar crater is named after him. and property tax rebates or discounts, and the tax freeze for the low-income elderly. In this way, constituents retain personal dignity, November 18, 1860 - Ignacy Paderewski (Born) self-confi dence and psychological well-being. Kindly help us continue Ignacy Jan Paderewski, pianist and composer, our mission. became the most noted statesman of Poland to the Cut out the form below and return with your donation. United States during and after World War I. In 1919, after World War I, Ignacy Jan Paderewski became the fi rst premier of the newly created Republic of Poland. United Polish American Social Services His heart is enshrined at the National Shrine of Our Polish American Social Services (“PASS”) Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and his remains are buried in the crypt of St. John’s Cathedral in United Social Services Warsaw, Poland. 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215) 923-1900 Outreach Services in Southeastern Pennsylvania November 19, 1925 - Zygmunt Bauman (Born) Internet: UnitedSocialServices.com Zygmunt Bauman (born in Poznan) is a Polish sociologist who, since 1971, has resided in England Donor Reply Form after being driven out of Poland by an anti-Semitic campaign, engineered by the Communist regime of To help raise additional funds from matching grants available to the time. Professor of sociology at the University of Polish American Social Services, I offer my donation in support of the Leeds (and since 1990 emeritus professor), Bauman services listed below. Kindly check one or more: has become best known for his analysis of the Community outreach services to people of all ages to build self- links between modernity and the Holocaust, and of postmodern suffi ciency in time of need. consumerism. Information, referral and direct assistance to low income senior November 20, 1926 - Dr. Andrzej Shally (Born) citizens. Dr. Andrzej Wiktor Shally was a Polish-born Senior citizen services for individuals seeking bilingual services. endocrinologist who won the Nobel Prize in 1977 Employment outreach services. in Medicine for research work. Dr. Andrzej Shally Educational outreach media services (print, internet and radio) developed a whole new realm of knowledge concerning directed to helping constituents avoid a crisis by timely the brain’s control over body chemistry. information about benefi ts and services

November 21, 1920 - Stanley Musial (Born) Donor & Mailing Information (Please print or type your information.) Stanley Musial, nicknamed “Stan the Man”, was born Donation categories: on November 21, 1920 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. $25.00 $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 Total donation: $ He played 1,890 baseball games as an outfi elder and Please make check payable to: Polish American Social Services 1,016 games as a fi rst baseman, but was known 308 Walnut Street mainly as a left-handed consistent hitter. Musial won Philadelphia, PA 19106 several National League Most Valuable Player Awards and received Sports Illustrated magazine’s “Sportsman of the Year” award and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Name ______Address ______November 22, 1950 - Gregory Luzinski (Born) City ______State ______Zip ______Gregory Michael Luzinski was a former left fi elder in Major League Baseball, nicknamed “The Bull”. He Phone: (_____) ______E-mail ______spent the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies. Still a fan favorite in Philadelphia, he opened Charge my donation to: “Bull’s Barbecue” in the Phillies’ new stadium, Citizens Bank Park. ____ Visa ____ American Express ____ Discover ____ Master Card November 23, 1933 - Krzysztof Penderecki (Born) Total credit card amount $ ______Card #______Krzysztof Penderecki is an internationally known CVV Code# ______Expiration Date ______composer and conductor of classical music. In 1980, Krzysztof Penderewski was commissioned by Solidarity Signature______to compose a special musical piece to accompany the unveiling of the Gdansk Shipyard Memorial statue Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. honoring those killed during the 1970 shipyard riots. We are grateful for your support. ____ You may list my contribution _____ Do not list my contribution View more historic refl ections online at: You can also donate online from the link at: PolishAmericanCenter.org/hr PolishAmericanSocialServices.com October / November 2014, Polish American News - Page 12 Polish American Social Services “PASS” PolishAmericanSocialServices.com or UnitedSocialServices.com

Polish American Social Services “PASS” PA Property Tax / Rent Rebate Program United Social Services Outreach Program The Real Estate Tax/Rent Rebate Main Office: Program for 2013 is being administered now. New applications are available. 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 Homeowners can get back as much Open Monday to Friday • 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. as $650 on last year’s real estate Telephone: (215) 923-1900 taxes while renters can get back up Outreach Services in and around the Philadelphia area to $500. The income limit is $35,000 annually for homeowners and $15,000 If you, a family member, or friend have a question concerning social for renters to qualify. It is important services, call PASS and discuss your needs with a representative. to know that only half of your Social All calls are CONFIDENTIAL, and PASS will either give you the Security or SSI counts toward the information you need, handle your service directly, or refer you to income guideline. Age requirements are the proper agency that can assist you. 65 or older, living with a spouse that is 65 or older, widow or widower Clients wishing to visit the main office at 308 Walnut Street, or one between the ages of 50 to 64 or permanently disabled between the of the outreach sites, are asked to call in advance so that a Social ages of 18 and 64. For more information call PASS at Service Representative can tell you what documentation you will (215) 923-1900. need to bring with you to process your request. You can view an outline of several programs available to senior Attention Employers! citizens and individuals of all ages on the PASS Internet site at People seeking employment often contact PASS. The staff will PolishAmericanSocialServices.com. be pleased to alert job seekers of Job Openings that have been For additional information, call PASS, Monday through Friday, reported. between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. at (215) 923-1900. If your place of employment is about to or has posted an employment opportunity, kindly let PASS know. Call Monday Look Out For LIHEAP through Friday, between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. (215) 923-1900, Fuel Rebate Program About to Begin or send the job information to: As in previous years, the Low Income Home Energy Attn: Employment Information Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also known as the Fuel Polish American Social Services Rebate Program, begins on November, 2014 and will 308 Walnut Street continue through the beginning of 2015. Those who have Philadelphia, PA 19106 applied in previous years should be receiving applications Kindly include qualifications needed, starting salary and where to in the mail. go for an application and interview. For those who are not familiar with the program, there is no age restriction to apply. The household income guidelines will be Job Training Program Information approved shortly and be listed on PASS’s Internet site. For more information on filing requirements or to get an If you are considering a job training program that can help you application, call PASS at (215) 923-1900. attain or retain long-term employment, contact PASS for more information. The outreach program is especially important to individuals who are unemployed due to company closings or Medications and Prescription Plans relocations. PASS will share information about Pennsylvania area Job Training Programs to help you become more employable is a new name being used PACE PLUS in a changing job market. Call PASS’s Employment Outreach for the PACE/PACENET programs, (the Representative for more information at (215) 923-1900. Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly) that help pay for prescription drugs. The new name reflects how this In recognition of a contribution from the program works with Medicare Part D. It can provide better coverage for those who Barra Foundation have both PACE/PACENET and Medicare D. This program has two qualifying income For Polish American Social Services programs categories for determining eligibility. Seniors, age 65 or older with incomes as follows: for PACE, a single person $14,500; a couple $17,700. For PACENET, a single person Special Greetings from between $14,500 and $23,500 or a couple Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq. between $17,700 and $31,500. For more info and to get an application call PASS at (215) 923-1900. Krzyzanowski Foundation The Pennsylvania Patient Assistance Program Clearinghouse “PASS” works closely with the This program works with Pharma (Pharmaceutical Manufacturers) Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to to get prescription drugs for those unable to pay. Income guidelines provide information and assistance to approximate $20,000 for a single person, $25,000 for a married the elderly. For information regarding couple and $30,000 for an adult and two or more dependents. services available in Philadelphia and Call 1-800-955-0989. Southeastern Pennsylvania, call PCA’s helpline number at (215) 765-9040 or PASS (215) 923-1900. Social Security and Medicare Updates www.PCACares.org Annual Enrollmet Period Medicare Updates From October 15, 2014 to December 7, 2014, Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their medical and/or prescription drug plans for 2015. Medicare beneficiaries should seek out the help of trusted family members and friends, or community groups to determine if their current plan will be offered next year, what changes to expect in the plan, and if it is still the best plan based on their needs. For additional information, you can call PASS, Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. at (215) 923-1900. For more information visit: www.Medicare.gov For more information about PASS and its Services visit: PolishAmericanSocialServices.com October / November 2014, Polish American News - Page 13

Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 6 In Grateful Recognition to the following Co-Sponsors of the Pulaski Day Parade Line Up published in this Newspaper November 24, 1972 - Barry Potomski (Born) Barry Potomski is a former professional ice hockey right Beneficial Bank winger. He played 68 National Hockey League games: Michael, Marion and Donna Blichasz 59 with the Los Angeles Kings and 9 with the San Jose Cassie Green’s Ice Service Sharks. Comcast Business B4B Giorgio Products Since 1928 November 25, 1985 - Ray Jablonski (Died) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jonik Ray Jablonski was a third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, John & Cynthia Krakowiak Cincinnati Reds and the New York Giants. Ray Teresa, Mary, Anna & Rose Krakowiak Jablonski was elected to the National League All Star Leon A. Mankowski, Esq. Team in 1954. PECO November 26, 1855 - Adam Mickiewicz (Died) Polish National Alliance of U.S. of N.A. Adam Mickiewicz was known for his poem Pan Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Tadeusz and is considered one of Poland’s greatest Polish Slavic & Federal Credit Union romantic poets. All of his greatest works were Polonia Bank written in the Polish language. He is buried in Wawel Castle. Prudential Savings Bank Theresa B. Romanowski Slabinski Funeral Home, Inc. November 27, 1958 - Artur Rodzinski (Died) SugarHouse Casino Artur Rodzinski was a Polish conductor of opera and symphonic music. Rodzinski studied music in Lwów, Syrena Auto Body Shop and then law in Vienna, where he simultaneously 3rd Fed Bank enrolled at the Academy of Music. He was associated Edward C. Tomaszewski Inc. Funeral Home with Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic. Washington Savings Bank November 28, 1948 - Agnieszka Holland (Born) Agnieszka Holland is one of Poland’s most prominent Port Richmond Pharmacy filmakers. Agnieszka Holland is best known for her Store Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 A.M. to 8 P.M. movie, Europa Europa, which brought her the Golden Saturday: 8:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. Globe Award and her second nomination for an Sunday: 8:30 A.M. to 12 Noon Academy Award. Closed on Sundays in the Summer “Mowimy po polsku”! November 29, 1830 - Polish Uprising 2512 East Clearfield Street • Philadelphia, PA 19134 (Event) The famous Polish Uprising of 1830 was Tel: 215-426-5099 a revolt against Russian rule in Poland Fax: 215-426-4401 which caused one of the largest waves of www.PortRichmondRx.com immigration in Polish history to France, Email: [email protected] the United States and several other countries around the world. • Friendly Competent Service • Polish & Albanian Translation • Always Prompt Courteous Service • Free Delivery & Rx Pick-Up November 30, 1768 - Jedrzej Sniadecki (Born) • Family Atomosphere • All Insurance Accepted Jedrzej Sniadecki was a Polish writer, physician, • Convenient Location • Food Mart, Gifts, Keys Made, Greeting Cards chemist and biologist. Sniadecki’s most important • ATM Inside • Medical Supplies book was entitled The Beginnings of Chemistry, the • Open 7 Days A Week • Free Blood Pressure / Diabetes Screening • Lottery Tickets • UPS Drop Off & Pick Up first Polish-language chemistry textbook. It is believed that Jedrzej Sniadecki was the original discoverer of Nicholas Masino: Owner / Pharmacist the element ruthenium in 1807. John Masino: Owner / Manager Gerry Masino: HR / Customer Relations Manager Kristie Masino-Monoky: Pharm. D. In recognition of donations to the Winner “Best of Port Richmond” 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 Polish American Cultural Center Winner of “Best of River Wards” 2012 Museum Exhibit Hall in Memory of Sophie Szymczyk In Grateful Recognition to the following Patrons of the Pulaski Day and Heritage Month Events published in this Newspaper A Biography of the Life and Legacy of Fr. Justin Figas, OFM Conv Mrs. Joan Ziomek Birely James Cackowski is now available in English and Polish Caroline A. Ciesielka Only $9.00 each Include shipping and handling charges Chester & Helen Cyzio Send payment to: Stanley Kletkewicz (Stan Klet) Fr. Justin Rosary Hour Al & Patricia Koproski P.O. Box 454, Athol Springs, NY 14010 Ewa Matczak DMD Polish American Heritage Association of Manayunk/Roxborough PIEROGI FACTORY Polish Beneficial Association 9965 Bustleton Avenue Polish Eagles Sport Club Philadelphia, PA 19116 Felicia & Jozef Rzeznik 215-516-1111 Sacred Heart Parish, Clifton Heights, PA Featuring a Variety of Polish Food St. Adalbert Parish, Philadelphia, PA Dine in or Take out! Rev. Dennis J. Witalec October / November 2014, Polish American News - Page 14 Polish American Cultural Center Exhibit Hall Sponsors Business Directory Auto Body Shop Insurance Organizations Syrena Auto Body Shop Jerry Gregorowicz Council of United Polish Societies Chester, PA 6201 Oxford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA The Selzer Company 113 Prospect Drive (215) 535-6606 Insurance - Business & Personal Wilmington, DE 19803 • 302-479-0070 691 Bethlehem Pike • Montgomeryville, PA 975 Easton Road, Suite 100 (215) 361-1900 Warrington, PA 18976 Copernicus Society of America See ad in this newsletter. 215-491-1660 Ext. 107 1 Reiffs Mill Road Ambler, PA 19002 • 215-646-4420 Engineering Services Polish American Congress Legal Services Eastern Pennsylvania District Tantala Associates, LLC Leon A. Mankowski, Esq. 308 Walnut Street 6200 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135 Philadelphia, PA 19106 • 215-739-3408 215-289-4600 • www.tantala.com 2624 E. Allegheny Avenue Albert M. Tantala, Sr., P.E. Philadelphia, PA 19134 Polish American Heritage Association Peter J. Tantala, P.E. 215-739-8521 • Fax: 215-739-8082 of Delaware County Albert M. Tantala, Jr., AIA Email: [email protected] St. Hedwig’s Society, Chester, PA Michael W. Tantala, P.E. P.O. Box 1164 - Brookhaven, PA 19015 George R. Szymanski, Jr. 302-798-2842 Attorney • Adwokat Financial Institutions Polish National Alliance, Lodge #650 When You Need Personal Legal Attention 2201 N. Bent Lane POLONIA BANK Accidents• Injuries • Criminal Defense • Social Security With 7 Offi ces in the Philadelphia Disability • Wills & Estates • Free Initial Consultation Aston, PA 19014 • 610-876-4565 Area to Serve You 2538 E. Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19134 • 215-426-4680 Polish Police Association of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA: P.O. Box 16381 2646 E. 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Box 37107 215-743-6673 215-423-2314 Philadelphia, PA 19148 Frankford: Woodhaven: 4625 Frankford Avenue Knights & Woodhaven Polish Falcons of America The Society of Our Mother of Consolation 215-289-1400 215-824-0151 A National Fraternal Insurance Organization P.O. Box 331 Mayfair: Girard: Main Offi ce: 381 Mansfi eld Avenue Wilmerding, PA 15148 Roosevelt Blvd. at 136 W. Girard Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15220 • 412-922-2244 215-627-3769 Unruh 215-332-7650 Pharmacy For locations in Bucks & Mercer Counties, Polish National Alliance Port Richmond Pharmacy please call 215-579-4000. America’s Largest 2512 E. Clearfi eld Street National Fraternal Organization Philadelphia, PA 19134 National Offi ce: 6100 N. Cicero Avenue 215-426-5099 Washington Savings Bank Chicago, IL 60646 • 1-800-621-3723 “Best of Port Richmond” 2007 through 2011 See ad in this newsletter. 2701 E. Allegheny Avenue 215-427-3500 Polish Roman Catholic Union of America 2548 E. Lehigh Avenue National Fraternal Benefi t Society 215-739-7219 Main Offi ce: 984 N. Milwaukee Avenue Physicians & Surgeons 10663 Bustleton Avenue Chicago, IL 60642 • 1-800-772-8632 215-673-3500 Ewa Matczak, D.M.D. www.prcua.org 8729 Frankford Avenue 3084 Aramingo Avenue 215-624-8400 Philadelphia, PA 19134 • 215-739-2787 4250 Richmond Street 2900 Comly Road Polish Women’s Alliance of America 215-698-9400 Philadephia, PA 19137 • 215-533-2787 National Fraternal Benefi t Insurance Organization Offi ce Hours by Appointment Branches in States Across America See ad in this newsletter. Main Offi ce: 6643 N. Northwest Highway - 2nd Floor Funeral Directors Chicago, IL 60631 • 847-384-1200 Theresa Korneluk Reilly, M.D. Andrew T. Rakowski or Toll Free - 888-522-1898 Eye Physician & Surgeon Funeral Home, Inc. 2418 E. Allegheny Avenue (Successor to Joseph T. 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From the Desk of Michael Blichasz “American Made Month” American Workers Advocate During the entire month of November, American Workers Host of Saturday Variety Program at 11 A.M. Radio will expand its efforts to promote America’s businesses, the & American Workers Radio, Wednesdays at 11 A.M. industries manufacturing and assembling products in the U.S.A., 860 AM Radio, WWDB • Philadelphia, PA and the jobs that employ Americans and add to a vibrant economy. I welcome you to review the information from This is a national event and everyone is asked to participate. my recent weekly commentaries and ask that American Made Month will highlight American workers in all you share this information with others. professions and focus on ways for America’s consumers to circulate AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com more of their money in America’s economy by supporting products and services provided by American workers. Why 50% is Better for America! During November, 2014, American Made Month will promote efforts to expand jobs for Americans and UNITE local, state and Supporters of the Buy American Made Campaign have been national businesses that manufacture, assemble, promote, distribute doing an excellent job promoting the restoration of a 50/50 balance and sell American made items. between American made and foreign made products sold in stores Brief Schedule: across America. 1. November 4th is National Election Day, an opportunity to vote The major benefi t of a 50/50 for political leaders who support efforts to expand the American balance is that there would be Made campaign and jobs for Americans from the self-employed to an increase in products labeled individuals employed by major corporations. “Made in the U.S.A.” Right now, in many cases, especially clothing 2. Friday, November 7th, Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, and electronics, the proportion of November 9th, go out of your way to support National Small imported products is 90% or more Business Weekend, which is held the fi rst full weekend of every foreign made. All of us working month. together to restore the 50/50 3. November 11th, Veterans Day, a time to honor veterans and balance will result in tens of millions of Americans employed in promote jobs for America’s veterans and all American workers. manufacturing, research and development, assembling, packing, 4. Weekend of November 14th, 15th & 16th, promote American shipping and sales. After supplying our own needs we can once Made items, list the places where they are sold with a focus on the again make more American made products available for shipment items that will make great gifts for the holidays. around the world. 5. November, 27th, Thanksgiving Day, a time to give thanks and Right now 70% of America’s economy depends on the unite our family, friends and neighbors to support the Buy American American people purchasing products and services. This type of Made Campaign and jobs for American workers. imbalance does not represent a successful economy, but a road to future diffi culties. How many of you would shop at a store that has 6. Friday, November 28th, Black Friday, a time to focus on a sign stating 90% of what this store sells is foreign made? Wouldn’t American Made EVERYTHING, so American made businesses benefi t. you rather shop at a store with a sign stating 50% or more of 7. November 29th, Small Business Saturday, a national event to everything sold here is made in the U.S.A.? support America’s small businesses and another opportunity to seek Since our national elected leaders did nothing to prevent or slow- out American made products. down outsourcing, we have to direct our spending on more American 8. Sunday, November 30th, the last day of American Made Month made. The lack of national leadership has had a very negative effect and an opportunity to consider what more can be done to make the on our economy and has made America less free and less secure. balance of the holiday shopping season a success for the businesses Until at least 50% of what is sold in America is made in America, I manufacturing, assembling, promoting, distributing and selling urge you to support the Buy American Made Campaign and spend American Made. more of your dollars on products and services that benefi t American Mark your calendar and spread the word so November “American workers and the businesses that employ them. Thanks for spreading Made Month” will be a great success. the word. More information will be posted at: AmericanMadeMonth.com Your Vote is Important! When I encourage people to go out and VOTE in local, state or national elections, I am often asked if I think voting is really going to make a difference. My response is always YES because America is the greatest nation on earth and VOTERS really have the opportunity to vote for whomever they feel will best represent their interests. If 90% of America’s voters came out on election day, things in America would be much different and we would have more jobs in the U.S.A. On the FIRST TUESDAY of November, Americans have the opportunity to SPEAK without saying a word, but in order to have this great power you must be registered to vote. If you haven’t voted in the past or want to change your registration, send in your registration form no later than 30 days before the election. Registration forms are available at post offi ces and libraries across America. You can also contact your local elected offi cials for a registration form or download a registration form at: RegisterToVote.org. Complete the voter registration form and mail it in. You will receive a voter registration card in the mail. If you want positive change in America, VOTE on every election day so those seeking your vote know the true will of the majority of America’s voters. Part of the diffi culties America is experiencing is because not enough people are involved in the election process. If more people voted on election day we would have a better idea of the will of the American people. With only 20-30% of the registered voters voting it does not allow the will of the American people to be properly represented. If people don’t vote they have no reason to complain. Spread the word and be sure to go out and VOTE because Find “Made in your vote is very important. America” Products TriState Media Network 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 from your iPhone Radio, Internet & Phone: (215) 829-9200 Newspaper Advertising Mobile: (215) 205-3287 [email protected] Coming to Android Stephen J. 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Friday, October 3 & Saturday, October 4 - Harvest Fest, St. Saturday, November 8 - Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia Mary Church, Hamburg, PA (Walnut Road in Tilden Twp., between Annual Polonaise Ball & Awards Dinner, Associated Polish Hamburg and Shartlesville off Old Rt. 22), food, games, raffl es. Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia. Cocktail Friday, 4 to 9 P.M., Saturday, 12 noon to 9 P.M. with music by the Hour 6 P.M., Elegant Buffet 7 P.M. Music by Dennis Ostopowicz Golden Tones Polka Band from 1 to 4 P.M., followed by a Polka Band. The Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Chorus will be honored. Mass at 4:30 P.M. Info call 610-562-7657. Info call Jean Joka 215-483-0193 or Tiffany Loomis Saturday, October 4 - Pulaski Dinner Dance, Polanka Park 215-292-4931. Ballroom, 3258 Knights Road, Bensalem, PA. Cocktails 5 P.M., Friday, November 14 - Kosciuszko Foundation Philadelphia dinner 6 P.M. Music by the Music Box Band. Info call Jean Chapter Presents Poetry Reading by the Overbrook Poets McCloskey 215-425-4783. Society, Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Sunday, October 5 - Pulaski Parade Committee will gather for Street, historic Philadelphia, 7:30 P.M. Free. Info call Katarzyna the 9:30 A.M. Mass, Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul, Newcomer 610-688-6226. 18th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Center City Philadelphia, Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16 - Holiday followed by the Tribute Ceremony. Info call 215-739-3408. Bazaar/Flea Market, St. Valentine Parish Hall, 2330 Margaret Sunday, October 5 - Pulaski Parade steps off at 12:15 P.M. from Street, Frankford section, Philadelphia, Saturday, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. 20th and the Parkway. Free seating at Logan Circle in the area of and Sunday, 12 Noon to 2 P.M. Polish food, holiday crafts, and television coverge on WPVI-TV6 ABC, 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. Info call much more. Everyone invited! Info call Joyce Paluszkiewicz 215-739-3408. 267-640-7340 Sunday, October 5 - Polka Dance, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Club (TK), Sunday, November 16 - Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy in the Polish East Hector and Apple Streets, Conshohocken, PA. Music by the Language, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Shoreliners Band, 3 to 7 P.M. Free parking. Admission price Northeast Philadelphia, 3 P.M. Speaker: Prof. Charles Krasicki, includes a meal. Info call 610-828-9352. writer, historian. Topic: “Methods of trying to destroy Polish poetry during the time of Solidarity .” Info call 215-624-9954. Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12 - Polish Poppy All are invited. Free. Art and Craft Festival and Polish Beer Garden, presented by Secret of Flowers Floral Art Studio, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Sunday, November 16 - Fall Blast of Polka Music, Sunnybrook Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 1 to 7 P.M. both days. Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown, PA, 12 Noon to 8 P.M., Polish food platters, outdoor Beer Garden, demonstrations of Polish food. Music by Lenny Gomulka, Dennis Polisky, O’Such European fl oral design, fashion shows, live Polish music, folk Rhythm & Music Band. Info/tickets call 484-624-5187 or Janet dancers, and much more. $5.00 entrance fee. O’Such 610-326-2915. Info call 215-668-1094 or 215-301-7041. Sunday, November 16 - Polka Pals “Give Thanks to the Veterans” Sunday, October 12 - Polish American Citizens Association, Dance, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Clifton Heights, 4th Annual Golf Outing, Cobbs Creek Golf Cornwall, PA. Music by the Continentals Band, 2 to 6 P.M. Course, Lansdowne Avenue, Philadelphia, 9 A.M. Info call John Info/tickets call Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704. Oleykowski 610-585-0685. Saturday, November 22 - St. Adalbert Polish Language School Sunday, October 19 - Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy Lecture in the “Andrzejki” Dinner Dance, St. Adalbert Hall, 3233 E. Thompson Polish Language, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Street (Thompson & Allegheny Avenue), Port Richmond section of Northeast Philadelphia, 3 P.M. Speaker: Danuta Piatkowska, Philadelphia, 8 P.M. Music by DJ Pawel Rodzik. Info/reservations historian and writer. Topic: “Way with no Return - Immigrant life at Ksiegarnia (Polish BookStore), 2617 E. Allegheny Avenue, or of Tomasz Drzewniak.” Info call 215-624-9954. All are invited to call 215-426-2767. attend. Free. Saturday, November 22 - Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Sunday, October 19 - Polka Pals “Witches & Bats” Dance, Sacred Language Schoool 15th Anniversary “The Ball”, Visitors Center, Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA, 6 P.M. Music. Info/reservations by the Polka Naturals Band, 2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe call Adrianna 267-250-9164, Sylwia 215-869-0766 or Lucyna Yaklowich 717-566-5704. 267-880-9474. Sunday, October 19 - Polish National Alliance Lodge 650 Polish Sunday, November 23 - Christmas Bazaar, St. Mary Parish, 12th American Heritage Month Breakfast, St. Hedwig’s SocialRoom, & Spruce Streets, Reading, PA, 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Crafts, games, 4th & Hayes Streets, Chester, PA, after 9:15 A.M. Mass. Info call rummage sale, Polish food, and much more. Info call Hedy Pennell 484-995-0597. Proceeds to benefi t St. Hedwig’s 610-376-6321. Church winter expenses. Sunday, December 7 - Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy Lecture in the Thursday, October 30 - Kosciuszko Foundation Philadelphia Polish Language, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Chapter Concert Polish musical artists Jolanta and Northeast Philadelphia, 3 P.M. Speaker: Anthony Krzywicki, Esq., Maciej Ziemski known as “Duo Klavitarre.” St. Mary’s Chapel, Topic: “ Greatness of a person is not measured by his wealth, but Villanova University, 8:30 P.M. Info call Teresa Wojcik by who he is”. Info call 215-624-9954. All are invited to attend. 267-608-7978. Free. Sunday, November 2 - Polka Dance, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Club Sunday, December 7 - Christmas Bazaar, St. Stanislaus Hall, 3rd (TK), East Hector and Apple Streets, Conshohocken, PA. Music by and Fitzwater Streets, South Philadelphia, 12 Noon to 4 P.M. The Naturalistix Band, 3 to 7 P.M.. Free parking. Admission price Games of chance, food and much more. Info call rectory includes a meal Info call 610-828-9352. 215-468-1922. Everyone invited! Friday, November 7 - AMPOL (Americans of Polish Descent Sunday, December 7 - Polka Dance, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Club Cultural Society)” Jesienny Bal”, (Harvest Ball), Hotel du Pont, (TK), East Hector and Apple Streets, Conshohocken, PA. Music by Wilmington, DE, 6:30 P.M. to 12 Midnight. Dinner, Open Bar. the Shoreliners Band, 3 to 7 P.M. Free parking. Admision price Music by Zambrowiacy. Info/reservations call 302-547-4668. includes a meal. Info call 610-828-9352. Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8 - Christmas Saturday, December 13 - Polish Christmas Open House, Polish Bazaar, St. John Cantius Hall, 4415 Almond Street, in the American Cultural Center Musem, 308 Walnut Street, historic Bridesburg section of Philadelphia. Friday, 6 to 9 P.M., Saturday, Philadelphia, 11 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Free. Info call 215-922-1700. 4 to 9 P.M. Polish food, game wheels, pictures with Santa, Sunday, December 14 - Polish American Heritage Association of Christmas Caroling (Friday night), Christmas Shop and much Manayunk-Roxborough Traditional Polish Wigilia Dinner, more. Info call 215-535-6667. St. Josaphat Church Hall, 124 Cotton Street, Manayunk, 2 P.M., doors open 1 P.M. Info call Helen Cyzio 215-482-3040.

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