Naród Polski Bi-Lingual Publication of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America a Fraternal Benefit Society Safeguarding Your Future with Life Insurance & Annuities
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Naród Polski Bi-lingual Publication of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America A Fraternal Benefit Society Safeguarding Your Future with Life Insurance & Annuities September 2016 - Wrzesień 2016 No. 8 - Vol. CXXXI www.PRCUA.org Zapraszamy PRCUA FORMER PRESIDENT do czytania FRANCIS A. RUTKOWSKI PASSED AWAY stron 15-20 Westlake, OH - The Polish Mr. Rutkowski was the recipient of numerous honors and Roman Catholic Union is saddened awards: Heritage Award, Polonia Foundation of Ohio; Man of the w j`z. polskim. by the death of former PRCUA Year, Polish Legion of American Veterans, Roosevelt Post #58; President Francis A. Rutkowski, who Franklin A. Polk "Public Service Merit Award" of the Cuyahoga passed away on Sunday, July 31, County Bar Association Foundation, 1996; from The American 2016. Nationalities Movement of Ohio, 2014; and others. In 1984, he was Rutkowski, 74, was the son of one of the Presidential Delegates of the U.S. Presidential Delegation the late Honorable Anthony and Ann to Puerto Rico on the occasion of the visit of Pope John-Paul II. Rutkowski. He graduated from St. He has served the Polish American community in various Edward High School in Lakewood, capacities and was a member of numerous Polish organizations: Francis Rutkowski OH in 1960, received a B.A. degree Judge Advocate of the Polish Legion of American Veterans, from Alliance College in Cambridge Springs, PA in 1966 and a J.D. Roosevelt Post #58; General Secretary of the Alliance of Poles of degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1972. In 2002, he America, a Division of the PRCUA (2002-10); Polish American retired from Cleveland Municipal Court where he worked for 30 Congress - Ohio Division (from 2nd VP to National Director); PRCUA 2016 years as a Probation Supervisor. He also served as an Adjunct Secretary/Treasurer of the Alliance of Poles Federal Credit Union; OCTOBER POLISH Lecturer at CSU College of Urban Affairs at Baldwin Wallace Trustee and Treasurer of the Cleveland Society of Poles and of the College, a faculty member of the Judicial College of the Ohio Polonia Foundation of Ohio, Inc., where he also served as VP. AMERICAN Supreme Court, and as an instructor of criminal justice and Francis was married to Patricia (neBuk); he was the father of HERITAGE MONTH investigations at the Academy of Court Reporting. Christine (Scott) Hirth, Joseph (Julia), Anne, and Michael and the COLORING Rutkowski was licensed with the Ohio Department of Insurance grandfather of Hannah and Gabrielle. Francis and Patricia were CONTEST to sell life, accident, and health insurance, as well as annuities. In residents of Westlake, OH, and members of St. Ladislas Parish, 1986, he received insurance training at the Life Insurance where Francis served as a Eucharistic Minister. FOR CHILDREN Marketing/Management Institute of Purdue University. The Funeral Mass for Francis A. Rutkowski was held on Friday, AGES 3 TO 18 Both Rutkowski, and his father, Anthony, held numerous August 5, 2016 at St. Ladislas Catholic Church in Westlake, OH. YEARS OLD positions in the PRCUA. Anthony Rutkowski served as PRCUA VP Mass was concelebrated by: Rev. Donald Snyder, Pastor of St. on page 11 for the State of Ohio (1931-34), Ohio National Director (1934-41), Ladislas Church, who was the main celebrant, Rev. Thomas Winkel, and National Vice President (1941-50). Following in his father’s Rev. James Marsick, Rev. Eric Orzech, and PRCUA National footsteps, Francis Rutkowski also became very involved in the Chaplain Rev. Canon Walter Ptak. PRCUA. He was elected as Chairman of the 51st PRCUA Attending the Mass were about 350 faithful, which attested to CHECK OUT OUR Convention in Chicago, IL (1974) and the 52nd Convention in Rutkowski’s lifetime of service to others. Also in attendance at the CURRENT Buffalo, NY (1978). funeral, was a PRCUA delegation: Pres. Joseph Drobot and wife At the 52nd Convention, Rutkowski ran for the office of Judy, Vice Pres. Micheline Jaminski, Secy.-Treas. James PROMOTIONS: National VP and was elected. He was re-elected for another term at Robaczewski, President Emeritus Edward G. Dykla; National FINAL EXPENSE the 53rd Convention in 1982 in Cleveland, OH. He held the position Directors Mitchell Bienia (D-5), Thomas Jesionowski (D-5), Kevin INSURANCE until January of 1986, when PRCUA National President Joseph Kucik (D-7); as well as Past Directors: Joan Sylak (D-5) and Barbara Drobot, Sr. resigned from the office. Rutkowski assumed the Toboy (D-10). Representatives from various other organizations were on page 3 Presidency for the rest of the term until elections were held at the also present. A reception followed the Mass. & next Quadrennial Convention of the Union in August of 1986. The PRCUA mourns the loss of this dedicated member, who PRCUA GOAL FOR Through the years, Rutkowski was a Delegate to PRCUA leaves behind the enviable legacy of leadership and commitment to GROWTH PROGRAM Quadrennial Conventions, frequently attended Quarterly Board the PRCUA and to the Polish American community. Please keep Meetings, and participated in various PRCUA sport tournaments, Francis A. Rutkowski and his family in your prayers. May he rest in on page 5 events, and activities. eternal peace. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT CHICAGO, IL NEW CONSUL GENERAL VISITS PRCUA AND PMA Chicago, IL - Recently appointed Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago Piotr Janicki paid his first visit to the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) and the Polish Museum of America (PMA) on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Consul Janicki was welcomed to the PRCUA/PMA building with the traditional Polish custom of presenting a guest with bread and salt. Welcoming him were Micheline Jaminski, PRCUA Vice President and PMA Board Member, PMA Managing Director Małgorzata Kot, PMA President Richard Owsiany, PRCUA Secy.-Treas. Consul Janicki welcomed with bread James Robaczewski, other PMA Board and salt by VP Micheline Jaminski members and employees of the PRCUA and Man. Dir. Małgorzata Kot and PMA. Consul Janicki was introduced to the PRCUA employees by James Robaczewski, who also presented a brief history of the PRCUA. His visit continued with a meeting held in the PRCUA Board Room. This was followed with a tour of the Polish Museum’s Sabina P. Logisz Great Hall, Consul with PMA Board Members and employees in the Art the Kusmierczak Art Gallery, the Galery: (l-r) Halina Misterka, Iwona Bożek, Richard Paderewski Room, and the PMA Library. PERIODICAL POSTAGE Owsiany, Consul Janicki, Victoria Granacki, Stephen PAID AT CHICAGO, IL Consul Janicki with Secretary- Photos: Julita Siegel Treasurer James Robaczewski Kusmierczak, Jan Lorys, Małgorzata Kot Page 2 Naród Polski September, 2016 CalendarCalendar ofof PRCUAPRCUA EventsEvents ______________________SEPTEMBER 5 LABOR DAY – PRCUA OFFICE CLOSED 10 CARELTON, MI – SOC. #718 MIXED GOLF OUTING on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Throne Hills Golf Course at 12915 Sumpter Rd. in Carleton, MI. This year the number of golfers will be limited to the first 150. Start time at 9:00 a.m. The cost for golfers is $45 and $15 for non-golfers. Price includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and refreshments. Contact: Dan Gdowski at 734-497-2681 or 734-654-2734. 18 ARLINGTON HTS., IL – ANNUAL DISTRICT #7 FISHING DERBY on Sun., Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Busse Lake Fishing Wall, Arlington Hts., IL. Contact: Walter Szarowicz 847-577-7274 (See details on pg. 3.) 18 HICKORY HILLS, IL – CINDERELLA-PRINCE CHARMING BALL ORIENTATION on Sun., Sept. 18 at noon at Camelot Banqets, 8624 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills, IL Reservations: Gabriela Zuk 708-989-2408 or Danuta Stypula 708-257-9019. (See deatils on pg. 7.) 18 LOCKPORT, IL - JOHN PAUL II POLISH SCHOOL 2ND FAMILY PICNIC on Sunday, Sept. 18, at St. John Vianney Parish grounds, 401 Brassel Str., Lockport, IL from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Polish Mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney Church. Free entry. CHANGE OF ADDRESS 20 WARREN, MI – POPE ST. JOHN PAUL II SOC. #1593 MEETING on Tues., Sept. 20 at 7:00 p.m., St. Anne's Jr. H. S., 36000 Mound Rd., Warren, MI. Contact: Joann Ozog 586-751-8168. AND/OR REQUEST FOR NAROD POLSKI NEWSPAPER 21 LANSING, MI – WHITE EAGLE SOC. #2042 POTLUCK AND MEETING on Wed., Sept. 21 (every third Wednesday of each month) from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Federated Polish Home, 1030 W. Mt. Hope, Lansing, MI. Contact: Veronica Ulrich at 517-484-3311. q ADDRESS CHANGE q REQUEST NEWSPAPER q CANCELLATION ______________________OCTOBER q E-MAIL ADDRESS 2 RIVERVIEW, MI – EDWARD BZURA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING on Sun., Oct. 2 at Riverview Highlands Golf Course, Riverview, MI. Best ball play. $75 per golfer, includes golf & dinner following at the PRCU NAME ___________________________________________ Hall. Watch for more information. Hole sponsors are very much appreciated. All proceed benefit our Scholarship Programs. For more information contact Chris Zelasko at 734-671-9366. ADDRESS _______________________________________ 11 DEARBORN HTS., MI – STAN’S SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE DRAWING on Tues., Oct. 11 at 8:00 p.m. at CITY ____________________________________________ Randy’s Bar & Grille, 25122 W.Warren Ave., Dearborn Hts., MI. Everybody is welcome to attend. ST __________ ZIP ________________________________ 16 WYANDOTTE, MI – SOC. #162 MEETING on Sun., Oct. 16 at 1:00 p.m. at PRCUA #162 Hall, 1430 Oak St, Wyandotte, MI. Dues: Linda Alexander, 1059 Mollno, Wyandotte, MI. E-MAIL _________________________________________ 19 LANSING, MI – WHITE EAGLE SOC. #2042 POTLUCK AND MEETING on Wed., Oct. 19 (every third Wednesday of each month) from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Federated Polish Home, 1030 W. Mt. Hope, Lansing, MI. OLD ADDRESS: Contact: Veronica Ulrich at 517-484-3311.