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Canonization Reflections of John Paul II and John XXIII By Cecilia Glembocki eflecting on our recent trip to Rome Rfor the canonization on April 27, wicz from the Washingnton DC chap- 2014 of Pope John Paul II, one can’t ter. The Foundation had a lovely con- quite grasp the significance of the cert organized by Fr. Krzysztof event, the magnitude of the event, the Wieliczko, administrative secretariat significance in the course of church his- of the Foundation of the John Paul II tory to have witnessed such a time in Foundation of Rome. There was a our lives. I don’t think we will ever for- concert “Roman Triptych presented get the excitement of everyone from by Stanislaw Ojka with a band along those from hotel registration and con- with excerpts from the teachings of cierge to administrative secretariat to the Friends of John John Paul II at the Chiesa Nuova Church. What a marvel- Paul II Foundation Krzysztof Wieliczko. The city was alive ous performance with lights illuminating the ceiling of this with expectation that was everywhere. magnificent church. Dignitaries lined the pews and others We arrived Wednesday to somewhat empty streets and enjoyed the concert. Everyone was present to witness the people milling just to get a glimpse of where the event would new type of music so appreciated and relevant to the take place. Poles were singing quietly in groups in the plaza younger generation but beautifully performed. of St. Peters. The lights of the basilica were on as though Who could sleep before such an event, it was a sleepless they were expecting great things to come. We enjoyed the evening as we prepared for the 3 am wake up call. The ho- quiet of the evening. What a chance of a life time to be there tel made lunches for everyone who was leaving at that early to take part and keep hour. Yes, we were ready forever in our minds to leave the hotel at 5 to the significance of this escort Walter and Mrs. Z. event. The JPII Foun- to their assigned area dation was most gra- with the dignitaries. The cious as to have tickets car had special clearance for all the presidents of to pass through many organizations from road blocks manned by around the world. We Vatican and Roman po- had Rev. Canon Philip lice. There were no vis- Majka, Deacon Dr. ible cars except for cars Larry Ziemianski, with passes. The Roman Mark and Judy streets deserted by cars Michalski and Mr. and but filled with people just Mrs. Zarchariasie- waiting in line to enter the basilica. Lines were Part of the numerous representatives long and packed but from Poland continued next page Reflections continued moved quickly as the sun had not risen From the President yet. Finally at 5:30 we were able to be Gloria Klepczynski seated near the water fountain on the right. We saw friends from Detroit fter an extremely cold winter, we all which was a welcome sight. It seemed Alook forward to warmer weather as though we were in the midst of fam- and give thanks for all our blessings and ily with everyone speaking Polish, wav- freedoms here in this country. ing banners, signs for our Blessed John The Canonization ceremony of John Paul II. The Basilica had two tapes- Paul II was truly a very blessed and holy tries one of John Paul II and the other John XXIII. The altar had an array of event held at St. Peter’s Basilica in the roses in varying shades of yellow to Vatican on April 27, 2014. Karol Wojtyla pink. There was such an enormous dis- from Wadowice, Poland has left his play that could be seen from the Plaza. legacy for future generations and he will Crowds quickly filled the seats and it be remembered for years to come. Our mission now is even more was time to enjoy our well prepared important and necessary to spread the vision and accomplishments breakfast from the hotel. There was of Saint John Paul Il that will inspire people around the world. Our water available for everyone. Seeing Chapter was represented at many of the events held during that young families from Poland with weekend including the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, the Ba- young children brought a heartfelt silica of the Immaculate Conception, Our Lady Queen of Poland pride to knew the effort it took to have Church in Silver Spring, MD and even at the Vatican. the little ones there. A hush came over The former John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, DC has the crowd as the jumbo tons broad- been designated a National Shrine by the U.S. Conference of Catho- casted pictures of Pope Francis greet- lic Bishops and will now be known as the Saint John Paul II National ing Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. He Shrine. The Knights of Columbus purchased the Center several years did look fragile but smiled as he greeted ago and they will be responsible for preserving Saint John Paul II’s Pope Francis. Other dignitaries filed in, contributions to the Church and society. Many of the renovations each greeting the new Pope. He smiled to the existing building will be finished later this year and more in and seemed delighted to have so many early 2015. there. In the next issues of the newsletter, we will keep you informed The mass booklets were passed out regarding new books and films that will be available about the life and we all followed in a variety of lan- and legacy of Saint John Paul II. Please share with us any new guages. What a significant moment in information or books you may have read. time during the mass when the Pope Every year, we like to express our appreciation and thanks to all declared them saints, they will now be included in the Canon of the Mass and members and estate donors for generously supporting the Founda- referred to as Saint John Paul II and tion in Rome, Italy. During the past few years, we have received Saint John XXIII. Everyone applauded several large estate bequests. At the present time, our finance com- at that exact moment. Our beloved mittee members are carefully setting up a financial investment plan Pope John Paul II was now declared a that will ensure the future support of the John Paul II Foundation in saint. A warm glow of satisfaction Rome and also to plan for future activities in the local area. seemed to fill everyone’s heart as this Our annual fund raiser “Wadowice-on-the Potomac” will take was what we had longed for. We place on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club in prayed for and looked forward to. Arlington, VA. The event will be a Brunch held earlier in the day Pope Francis proclaimed sainthood and it will give us an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful fall colors Sunday for two former pontiffs, John and atmosphere at the Officers’ Club. Please mark your calendars Paul II and John XXIII marking the first with this date and plan to join us as we continue to celebrate our time in the church’s long history that new Saint John Paul II. two ex-popes have been canonized at We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our two the same time. Chaplains, Rev. Jan Fiedurek, T.Chr. and Rev. Canon Philip S. Majka. This will mark in our hearts a mo- We are very blessed to have them associated with our group and ment in our 50th year of marriage that thank them for their support and help over so many years. Con- we witnessed, and were part of the history gratulations to Father Fiedurek as he celebrated his 25th Anniversary as of the church and in our Christian lives. a priest on May 18th…Sto Lat! Raymond and Cecilia Glembocki celebrate Best wishes and blessings to all! their 50th wedding Anniversary with Fr. Majka while in Rome 2 Nestor of Polonia Ties the Knot by Marek Michalski

alter Zachariasiewicz, founder of Friends of John Paul For several years she has been a member of the Council WII Foundation, was married during Valentine’s Day of the John Paul II Foundation in Rome. In 2012 she received week-end to Sandra Rovsek-Crabb at Our Lady Queen of the “Pride of Polonia Award”from Cardinal Maida at Poland church in Silver Spring. Following the Sunday Mass Doylestown, PA. at the Church all parishioners attending were invited to a Sir Walter is almost a legend. A person/institution of reception in the parish hall Polish Life not only in where there were toasts, Washington but in songs and well wishes. America and Poland. The marriage ceremony His rich biography could on Saturday was attended by cover several lives. Af- a small group including wit- ter being sent to Siberia, nesses: RP Maciej Pisarski, his stay in Kazakhstan, representative of the Polish wandering across Eu- Ambassader and long-time rope, his life took a new friend of the groom; and turn in 1948 in New Holly Sukenik, friend of the York. He worked for bride. Also attending were UNRRA the United Na- the new Polish Consul, Piotr tions Relief and Reha- Konawrocki and his wife Julia bilitation Agency, pro- and Walter’s two Goddaugh- viding assistance to fel- ters, Barbara and Misia from low countrymen emi- New Jersey. grating to the US. His Fr. Jan Fiedurek and Msgr. life is full of sacrifices, Anthony Czarnecki presided. service and dedication During their homilies they to Polonian, Polish, and gave the groom advice to remember to end all conversa- Catholic Church issues. He has initiated or co-sponsosred tions with his wife saying”yes dear”and to remember that many organizations such as Polish American Arts Associa- the head of the household is the man and the woman the tion, Friends of John Paul II Foundation, the John Paul II neck which turns the head. Polish Home in Rome and is a member and supporter of just The couple met a few years ago at one of the Founda- about every Polish organization too numerous to mention tions functions. She is a third generation Pole on her here. His many awards and decorations include Knight mother’s side. She comes from Dearborn, Michigan the Commander of St. Gregory; Knight of Malta to name a few. daughter of Esther Irene Grebeck and businessman Sylvester The couple share a passion to promote and unite Polonia Rovska. For many years she was occupied with the export in the USA. They wholeheartedly continue to promote the of art works and ran an establishment “The Victoria Rose” work of John Paul II, the new mission of evangelization, phi- in Bel Air, CA. While working for Lucky Stars Productions lanthropy, aiding children and the less privileged layer of in Hollywood she worked on documentaries about the Pol- society. May the couple live in good health and happiness! ish Pope.

Some “Friends” from Michigan 3 Chaplains’ Corner Friends of John Paul II Foundation Inc. Membership as of April 15, 2014 Mrs. Alice T. Laning Father Canon Ms. Barbara Lemecha Philip S. Majka Mrs. Linda F. Loch Chaplain: Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ahrens Mr. Stefan Loptkiewicz, Esq. Diocese of Arlington Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Baldyga Dr. Susanne Lotarski Mr. Edward J. Banas, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Aleksander Macander Mr. & Mrs. Charles Banionis Rev. Canon Philip S. Majka Mrs. Delphine Banko Dr. Lorenzo Marcolin, MD e the people of God Mrs. Leonore Barber Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Meros W asked Pope Francis to Mrs. Gisela Barry Mr. & Mrs. Marek Michalski decree that John Paul II be Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Blackshaw Mrs. Danuta Mikolajczyk listed in the litany of saints Ms. Janina Boral Mr. Thaddeus Mirecki Mrs. Sharon Brzostowski Ms. Shimwaayi Muntemba which he did on Sunday, April 27, 2014 the Mr. & Mrs. Brian Buckoski Feast of Divine Mercy. Our world began a Ms. Bozenna Buda Mrs. Janet P. Nash journey with Papa Wojtyla, October 16, 1978 Dr. Edwarda Buda-Okreglak Ms. Krystyna Nasiegniewska Hon. & Mrs. Lucien N. Nedzi as he invited us to open our doors to Christ. Ms. Marie Carr That Fall day Karol Wojtyla sparked our paths Ms. Roselyne Clair Ms. Susan Pawlukiewicz into the new millennium of Christianity... a Ms. Izabella Cully Dr. Wanda O’Brien-Trefil Springtime for the church. We the people of Dr. Richard Okreglak Mr. & Mrs. John J. Daly Mr. J. Bradley Ortins, Esq. God, the church, were inspired to follow the Mr. & Mrs. Larry DiJoseph Vicar of Christ by his word and example. Our Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Dobranski Dr.& Mrs. Bernard T. Pitsvada world had a fragile peace at that time. John Ms. Krystyna Dollison Mr. Richard P. Poremski Paul called a meeting of world leaders to Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Donnelly Mrs. Maria Quas de Penno Assisi, To make peace he shattered one wall Mr. Neil Dorian Mrs. Joanne Doyle Mr. Henry Rackowski, Sr. and made amends at another. He brought Mr. Andrzej Drozd Mrs. Hanna Raczynski birth to solidarity within his homeland. His Ms. Zofia Dunian Mr. & Mrs. Steve Rasiej Ms. Renata Dyhouse ministry of presence gave inspiration and Mrs. Eleonore B. Rickover hope to many peoples over the globe. We Mr. & Mrs. John Eckel Ms. Malgorzata Rogoyska lived in the generation of John Paul II The Mr. Joseph Feldmark Ms. Theresa Romanowski Great. We are the caretakers of our world. Rev. Jan Fiedurek Lady Blanka Rosenstiel With the open doors of our minds and hearts, Mr. Ben Filipczyk, Jr. Lt.Gen. & Mrs. Edward Rowny we are the people who have the seed for fu- Col. & Mrs. Robert Flanagan Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Ryan. ture dimensions. Therefore it is up to us to Mr. & Mrs. Aleksander Gawin Ms. Chiyono Sata expand the legacy of Saint John Paul II The Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Glembocki Ms. Irene Seborowski Great. Ms. Ewa Grzybowska Ms. Mary Shackelford Dr. Robert Shafer So as we reread his writtings and contem- Mrs. Mary Clare Haskin Mrs. I. Sikorsky plate his examples, we become the ones with Dr. & Mrs. Jacek J.Hawiger Mr. & Mrs. Maciek A. Siwanowicz open doors and open hearts with love to all Mr. & Mrs. John Hichwa Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Soares our brothers and sisters. Let us keep it so! STO Dr. & Mrs. Przemyslaw Hirszel Dr. & Mrs. Joseph T. Sobota LAT! Mr. & Mrs. Otto Hoernig Ms. Irene M. Sowa Mr. Matthew Stefanski Mr. & Mrs. Waldemar Izdebski Mr. Pawel Stefanski Ms. Alfreda Jamrosz Ms. Eve Szczepanski Bozenna Buda Appointed Mrs. Barbara Jarzynski Mrs. Vera Szerszen to Polonia Consultive Council Dr. Laura G. Kafka Mr. Jerzy Terzjewicz Mrs. Mary Lou Karch Dr. Ariadne Toczek Dr. & Mrs. William J. Klepczynski he Ambassador of the Republic of Poland, Mr. Ryszard Mr. Paul E. Konopka Mr. & Mrs. Marek Walicki TSchnepf, has formed a Polonia Consultative Council. The Mr. & Mrs. Alexander R. Mr. A. John Warnecki aim of the Council is to bring representatives of Polonia or- Koproski Mr. & Mrs. George S. Weigel ganizations within the consular territory of Washington, Mr. & Mrs. Slawomir Korzan Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wiermanski D.C., to create a forum for communication and exchange of Dr. Piotr Kosicki Mr. & Mrs. Jerzy Wos ideas. The representative from the Friends of the John Paul Mrs. Alina Kozinska-Plecha II Foundation to the Council is Bozenna Buda. Mr. Richard Krzyzanowski, Esq. Mr. Walter Zachariasiewicz Mr. Dariusz Zdziebkowski . . Mrs. Katazyna Kusnierz Dr. Lawrence L. Ziemianski 4 Father Jan Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Fr. Fiedurek celebrates the Anniversary Mass with con-celebrants

n Sunday, May 18, 2014, Reverend Jan Fiedurek, S.Chr., Houston, and Chicago, prior to Silver Spring, Maryland. O celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination. Rev. In his message to parishioners and friends, Father Fiedurek has been the Washington Archdiocese chaplain of Fiedurek noted how Pope John Paul II has been a constant the Friends of the John Paul II Foundation since becoming source of inspiration for him. In his book entitled Gift and pastor of Our Lady Queen of Poland Parish in Silver Spring, Mystery: “On the fiftieth anniversary of my priestly ordina- MD, in 2007. tion (1996)”, Pope John Paul II wrote that, “For every priest, Fr. Fiedurek was ordained on May 16, 1989, in the Arch- in every age, the greatest task is each day to discover his diocese of Poznan, Poland, by Bishop S. Napieraly. His or- own priestly ‘today’ in the ‘today’ of Christ.” Bozenna Buda der, the Society of Christ, was founded in 1932 by Cardinal representing the Friends of John Paul II Foundation pre- August Hlond, then Primate of Poland and now Servant of sented Father with a card, check and flowers. God, to work with the Polish diaspora. The co-founder and We thank God for Father first Superior General of the order was Servant of God Rev. Fiedurek’s gift of his vocation to Ignacy Posadzy. the priesthood and we thank Fr. Father Fiedurek’s first assignment was in Poland. Two Fiedurek for his continued spiri- years later, he was assigned to North America. In the United tual guidance to the Friends of States, he served in the Detroit area, in Los Angeles, Miami, John Paul II Foundation.

Bozenna Buda makes presentation to Father Jan

The card from the “Friends”

Fr. Jan with his friends who came to Con-celebrate his Anniversary Mass 5 Book Review legacy and his experiences will inspire Smokey Joe future leaders. He makes a strong case for diplomacy to succeed, it must be & the General supported by a strong military pres- By Former Ambassador & ence retired Lieutenant General NOTE: Gen. Rowny is a member and long- Edward L. Rowny time supporter of our organization among others. His websites: www. apacouncil. Soft cover, info covers his presidency of the A merican 374 pages numerous illustrations Polish Advisory Council and Available from Amazon.com, www.paderewskirowny.com recounts his barnesandnoble.com and wherever fifty year struggle to return the remains fine books are sold. Autographed cop- of Ignacy Jan Paderewski to Poland, and ies, with free shipping, can be pur- his establishment of the Paderewski Schol- chased for $34.00 payable by check or arship Fund. money order, sent to: Edward L. Rowny, 6200 Oregon Ave. NW, Apt. 345, Washington, DC 20015 Memorial t has been said that during World Donations in IWar 2 the American soldier had a sin- His descriptions give the reader an gular advantage over the enemy, i.e. his intimate knowledge of the personali- Memory of ability to continue toward the objective ties. The truly gifted leaders learned Bernadette even if his commanding officers had from past experience and implemented been killed or wounded, whereas the new methods. They displayed integrity, Wiermanski enemy was trained to wait for replace- bravery and moral courage. He re- ments. Such leadership abilities were counts his early training and service ACPC instilled by their training and we can under Colonel Wood before the out- Mr. Edward Banas Mrs.Delphine Banko be thankful for such far seeing officers break of WW2 and subsequent service Joan Cannizzaro as John Elliott Wood, “Smokey Joe”. His in Liberia and Italy. During the Korean Kay & Chris Cole far-sighted strategies prepared his men War he served Gen. Douglas McArthur Zofia Dunian to perform above their rank. He was a as official spokesman and was a plan- Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Glembocki firm believer in respect for the indi- ner of the Inchon Invasion. In Vietnam Healthcare Leadership Council vidual and looked for intelligence, in- he led the Advanced Concept Team Frederic & Alison Hueber dustry, innovation and integrity in his (ACTTV) which brought armed heli- Mr. & Mrs. Fred & Pat Hueber officers. copters to combat thus laying the Ms. Alfreda Jamrosz Edward Rowny, the son of immi- groundwork for their roles in the Gulf Barbara Jarzunski grants from Poland was raised to be- Wars and Afghanistan. Betty, Phil & Elaine Kauper come a great patriot with integrity and As military representative to the Mr. & Mrs. William Klepczynski high principals. His military career be- Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty nego- Koss Family Mrs. Alice Lech Laning gan at West Point where his relation- tiations, he resigned in protest over Barbara Lemecha ship with then Col. Wood began as a President Carter’s signing of the Salt II Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Leahey mentorship and developed through the Treaty. Under President Reagan he was Henry W. Lim, M.D. years as a close and lasting friendship. Chief Negotiator of the START Treaty Deborah M. Majka Smokey recognized the potential of his and later Special Advisor to the presi- Mr. Ted Mirecki protegee and encouraged and pro- dent for Arms Control. He was Jane A. Morse moted him throughout his career. awarded the President’s Citizen’s Mr. & Mr. David Mutschler During his career, Rowny met and Medal as one of the chief architects of Ladies Aux. Knights worked with some of the most distin- Peace Through Strength. of Colombus, Council 8251 guished people of the time. Through his As long as gifted leaders leave a Hon. & Mrs. Lucien N. Nedzi personal curiosity and interest in them record of their experiences, future lead- Joyce A. Poli as well as his astute powers of obser- ers will learn from them and take it up Maria Quas de Penno Mr. David V. Way vation, he presents them in his book. a notch. General Rowny has left such a 6 AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR POLISH CULTURE 66th Annual Convention • July 30 - August 3, 2014 Hyatt Regency, Buffalo, New York

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Friends of John Paul II Foundationis a member of ACPC 7 Friends’ Celebrate Saint John Paul II’s n May 18, the date of the birth of Karol Wojtyla, at 6pm Solidarity and the Dignity of the Human Person. He pointed Othe Friends of John Paul II Foundation held their an- out that these two concepts were John Paul II’s greatest is- nual birthday celebration of John Paul II. This year was the sues and read short excerpts from his Papal Encyclicals. added joy of his canonization and the recounting of his Rev. Canon Philip Majka, Cecilia and Ray Glembocki legacy. gave short accounts of their experiences at the Canoniza- A delicious dinner was held at the Toll House Restau- tion in Rome. Their presentations were especially interest- rant in Silver Spring, MD. President Gloria Klepczynski ing as we have seen the ceremonies on television but they welcomed the guests and Father Canon Philip Majka, our presented a different perspective i.e. the experience of actu- Chaplain gave the Invocation. ally being there, “a once in a lifetime experience.” Father Following dinner the program was introduced by Bill and Majka reminded us how important it is to preserve the Gloria Klepczynski. Marianna Eckel presented a program Legacy of John Paul II and that it behooves each one of us to of songs and dances “Young Karol Wojtyla” from the do what we can to make sure it lives on. Wadowice, Mountain Region and Krakow where Karol grew Fr. Majka then gave the Benediction which was followed up. Performers were: violinist: Olek Skrzypczuk, Soloist by the closing of the Program with a Sing-a-Long with the Stasia Skrzypczuk and Krakowiak Dance Group: Nickolas violinist and soloist presenting John Paul II’s favorite song Bondyra, Olivia Stanitski, Lukas Bandyra, Melissa “Barka” in Polish, Spanish and English. Copies of the words Kalinowski. All wore original costumes of the regions. were provided at each table. It was the conclusion of a most Dr. Piotr H. Kosicki, Assistant Professor of history at the enjoyable and interesting evening which St. John Paul II University of Maryland spoke about “Saint John Paul II on would have greatly enjoyed as did we.

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Scenes from the celebration

Dr. Piotr H. Kosicki

9 In Memoriam Bernadette Melkowski Wiermanski April 18,1931 - April 12, 2014 ernadette loved life and Health for Children in Poland. She served in the capacity B enjoyed its blessings to of Executive or Board Member of most of the Polish and re- the fullest. She took the dis- lated organizations and was President of the Friends of John appointments, problems and Paul II Foundation of which she was a founding member. hardships in stride. Her deep Of the many awards she received were the Knight Com- faith gave her the strength to mander of Saint Sylvester from the Pope and the Cavalier’s overcome adversities and to Cross from the Republic of Poland. be grateful for the good times Bernadette loved to travel and she and Richard were off and there were plenty of both. on tours or cruises with friends or family members who She was the half of a pair. She came along to enjoy the great company. She loved to enter- and her husband were a team tain, concerts, and the theater. She was well read and inter- that was able to accomplish ested in all the people and places she knew or visited. She much. They had met in high was always tastefully dressed and made an impression when high school and were inseperable since. she entered a room. Bernadette and her family moved to the Washington, DC She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard M. area from Chicago, her birthplace, in 1978. Here she Wiermanski; her children Mary (Tim) Kauper of Bloomfield switched careers from being a music teacher to a member Hills, MI; Rick (Cindie) of Rockford, IL; Ann (Joseph of the Professional Staff of the College of American Patholo- Sidenbergh) Halvorsen of Albuquerque, NM; Kathy gists, a medical specialty association, lobbying group from Ercolano of Mechanicsville, VA and David (Beth) of which she retired. Gaithersburg, MD. She is also survived by eight grandchil- She continued her active involvement in Polish organi- dren and three great grandchildren. zations which she served in Chicago and added the local She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and we ones. She worked with the Polish Embassy on projects in- hope someday, God willing, to see her again in a better place. cluding Breast Cancer Awareness in Poland and Mental May the Lord keep her in His loving care!

Edward Jan Paul Pawlowski Lt. Col. U.S. Army, Ret. PhD dward John Paul Pawlowski of Leesburg, Virginia died At the time of his death, Dr. Eon Thursday, February 20, 2014 at INOVA Hospital. He Pawlowski was a member of the was predeceased by his wife Janice Pawlowski. He leaves Board of Directors of the Wash- his children Edleen (Keith) Bergelt of West End, NC and Ed- ington Metropolitan Area Divi- ward Pawlowski of Virginia Beach and grandchildren Evan sion of the Polish American Con- and Geneva Bergelt and Ryan and Connor Pawlowski. In gress on which he served for 1954 Ed received his B.S. degree from West Point. His mili- over a decade. He was the re- tary training included airborne and ranger training; ad- cipient of the Division Award of vanced jump training; the Intelligence School in Recognition in 2012. The Polish Oberammergau, Germany (Chech language); Infantry Of- American Arts Association of ficer Advanced Course at Ft. Benning,GA; the Defense Lan- Washington benefitted from his guage Institute in Monterey, CA(Russian). Received his MA term as President and continu- in Russian language and area studies and completed his ing service with its scholarship, Ph.D. in 1968 in Russian Area Studies at Georgetown Uni- nominating and Chopin concert committees, as well as his versity. His final military assignment before retiring in 1972, service to the American Council for Polish Culture. A long was with the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, time member of the Friends of John Paul II Foundation he DC. served on several committees and volunteered to drive After retiring from the military he worked as an admin- members who needed a ride to meetings. He served as an istrator on Wall Street and returned to Washington to work usher and Eucharistic Minister for shut-ins at St. Mark’s for the CIA. He retired from there in1994. parish. For 20 years he volunteered weekly at the White House in the Office of Presidential Correspondence. Wanda Spasowska (Age 86)

ied on February 7, 2014 at her home in Oakton, VA. She was the wife of the late Ambassador of Poland, Romuald DSpasowski; mother of the late Maria Spasowski and Wladyslaw Spasowski. In protest to the imposition of martial Law in Poland, Ambassador and Mrs. Spasowski defected to the US in 1981. 10 Thank You for Your Support e extend to you our gratitude and appreciation for Saint John Paul II’s W your continued patronage and loyal support throughout the years to the Friends of John Paul II Foun- Favorite Song “Barka” dation, Washington DC Chapter. (English translation)

he Holy Father Pope John Paul II A Memorial or Special Oc- Lord, You Have Come said during a meeting with bene- T casion Donation in remem- Lord, you have come to the seashore, factors of the Foundation on October brance of a family member or 23, 2001 that “The most outstanding friend may be made to the Neither searching for the rich nor the wise, of all initiatives is the fund for schol- Friends of John Paul II Foun- Desiring only that I should follow. arships for young people from Cen- dation, Inc. This is a wonder- tral and Eastern Europe and from ful way to make a lasting gift other countries of the ex-Soviet that will perpetuate our St. Refrain Union. After completing their stud- Pope John Paul II’s legacy Oh Lord, with your eyes set upon me, ies at various faculties of the Catho- and his elevation to saint- lic University of Lublin and other Pol- hood. The names with the Gently smiling, you have spoken my name. ish universities, the students return donation are forwarded to All I long for, I have found by the water, to their countries and become pro- the John Paul II Foundation At your side, I will seek other shores. moters of science and culture solidly in Rome, Italy and they are based on perennial values. This work acknowledged by the Direc- Repeat Refrain is invaluable! Whosoever invests in tor. Please use the form be- the human person, in his overall de- low to send in a Memorial or velopment, never loses. The results Special Occasion Donation, of this investment are imperishable”. as well as membership.

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