POLISH AMERICAN news August / September 2019

You’re Invited to see a SPECIAL PICTORIAL EXHIBIT Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Invasion of Poland in 1939 Including actual photos taken during World War II

Polish American Cultural Center Museum 308 Walnut Street in historic Philadelphia, PA Everyone is Invited • Welcome - Witamy

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Polonia Commemorates the 80th Anniversary of World War II Reflecting on the 1939 Invasion of Poland and the Struggles and Accomplishments of the Polish People during World War II 1) On September 1, 1939 . . . Hitler’s Nazi German troops invaded 10) Poland was home for the majority of Europe’s Jews for over 800 Poland marking the beginning of World War II. Poland was the years. Hitler’s plan was to exterminate the Jews as well as work first country to resist Nazi expansion in Europe. the Polish people to death. 2) On September 17, 1939 . . . Soviet Russian troops attacked 11) Because Poland was the home to the majority of Europe’s Poland on its east border. This was a shock to the Polish Nation, Jews, the Nazis constructed their concentration camps in since Poles never expected the Russians to unite with Nazi occupied Poland where they hoped to conceal from the world forces in violation of their non-aggression pact. the atrocities they were committing. 3) Throughout the invasion of Poland, the people fought 12) In the Spring of 1940, Soviet authorities murdered 21,768 courageously against the Nazi Germans and the Russian army, Polish officers and intellectuals, 4,000 found in Russia’s Katyn but their armed forces were not equipped to withstand the Forest, and the gravesites of others still unknown. combined might of their invaders. 13) During World War II, six million Polish citizens were 4) On September 28, 1939 . . . Warsaw fell to Nazi German forces slaughtered in camps; 3 million Polish Christians and 3 million after long and hard fought battles. This marked the beginning of Polish Jews. the Polish underground resistance which was active throughout 14) Poland suffered the greatest loss of life of all Nazi occupied the war. countries during World War II. 5) During the invasion of Poland, 200,000 men were killed or 15) General Wladyslaw Sikorski headed the Polish government-in wounded in battle. More than 600,000 Polish soldiers became exile from headquarters in France, allowing Poland to remain prisoners of war held by Russian and German troops. recognized as a nation during the Nazi occupation. 6) Intending to reduce Poland to a nation of slaves, Hitler planned 16) Throughout the war, extensive underground activities by the to eradicate any existence of Polish heritage and culture. After Polish people, including the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, hindered the occupation of Poland, Nazi German soldiers slaughtered Nazi efforts to exterminate the Polish nation and its culture, thousands of Poland’s intellectuals and clergy, trying to void while also helping to save hundreds of thousands of Poland’s the country of its leaders. Jews. 7) Following the opening months of World War II, Poland’s western 17) During the Nazi occupation of Poland, it was a major crime territories were annexed to Nazi Germany and the eastern punishable by death to help anyone, especially Jews, being territories annexed to Soviet Russia. pursued by the Nazi forces. Despite those rules the Polish 8) Soviet authorities deported 1.7 million Poles to Russian labor people helped hundreds of thousands of their fellow camps where over one million people died from starvation and countrymen escape death and the terror of Nazi forces. overwork. For more information, visit the World War II Exhibit at the 9) Tens of thousands of Polish soldiers escaped and formed fighting Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street in units to continue the struggle for Poland’s independence and Historic Philadelphia, PA. participated extensively in France, the Battle of Britain, Monte Cassino and Normandy.

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Museum’s Historic Reflections Project August / September “54th Annual” The Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Historic Polish American Festival Philadelphia presents Historic Reflections from Polish and Polish American history on the Polish American Radio Program. The August 31, September 1, 2 (Labor Day) & September 7 & 8, 2019 reflections are organized in a daily format. Some of the dates may be the birthday or death date of a prominent person. Other dates may Sat. Aug 31st The National Shrine of The Golden Tones celebrate a milestone in a prominent person’s life such as a career Our Lady of Czestochowa promotion, invention date, or some accomplishment that contributed Eddie Forman Orchestra to science, medicine, sports, or entertainment history. Other dates Polski Zespol “No Problem” 654 Ferry Road - Doylestown, PA may be an anniversary of a historical event in Polonia or Poland’s DJ Grzegorz www.PolishShrine.com history. Sun. Sept. 1st For your information, we have listed a selection of historic John Stevens Polka Band Sat. Sept. 7th reflections for the months of August and September. $12.00 TKO Heroes featuring Eddie Biegaj Per Person Lenny Gomulka Polski Zespol & Chicago Push Historic Reflections Project Part 1 “Nova Dance Band” Admission Includes: DJ Grzegorz August 1, 1943 - Sisters of the Holy Polski Zespol “Top Dance Band” Free Parking John Gora and Korona Family of Nazareth (Executed by Nazis) Midway Rides The Eleven Sisters of the Holy Family of Mon. Sept. 2nd Stage Shows Nazereth were arrested and executed by Nazi (LABOR DAY) Special Events soldiers in Nowogrodek, Poland, in 1943. Polka Family Sun. Sept 8th The sisters, who administered an orphanage For info call: Robbie Lawrence Polish American String Band in Nowogrodek, were taken to the outer & the Steelworkers 215-345-0600 limits of the town, shot and buried in a common grave. Lenny Gomulka DJ Joe Narodowski & Chicago Push August 2, 1940 - Kosciuszko Squadron #303 was formed Entertaining John Gora and Gorale The Polish pilots of the Kosciuszko Throughout the Festival) DJ Grzegorz Squadron #303, attached to the PKM Polish Folk Dancers RAF, fought valiantly in the Battle (Philadelphia) Throughout the Festival, you can also enjoy: of Britain in 1940. The Kosciuszko Ojczyzna Polish Folk Dancers Squadron downed 126 enemy (Baltimore) • Gorale (Polish Highlanders) • Polish Warriors • Dozynki (Harvest Festival) • Polish WWII Reenactors The Jelski Family Ensemble aircraft, winning the admiration of • Polskie Wesele (Polish Wedding) • Banner of Jasna Gora the British government and people. Our Lady of Czestochowa • Cooking Demonstrations • Winged Horsemen Polish Language School August 3, 1924 - Joseph Conrad (Died) Dozynki / Polish Wedding Jozef Korzeniowski, better known as Joseph Conrad, is Polish Folk Dance Groups will perform during the festival. an internationally respected author in the Polish and English languages. He is known for his works Lord Festival Hours • 12 Noon to 8 P.M. Jim and Heart of Darkness.

August 4, 1904 - Witold Marian Gombrowicz (Born) National Shrine of Witold Marian Gombrowicz was a Polish novelist and dramatist. His works are characterized by deep Our Lady of Czestochowa psychological analysis, a certain sense of paradox and “America’s Czestochowa” an absurd, anti-nationalist flavor. He gained fame only Pauline Fathers and Brothers during the last years of his life but is now considered one of the foremost figures of Polish literature. 654 Ferry Road August 5, 1981 - Polish American Heritage Doylestown, PA 18901 Month (Founding) Telephone: 215-345-0600 Polish American Heritage Month began in the Internet: PolishShrine.com City of Philadelphia, PA. A few years later it was moved to October to include schools and the fall season activities. In 2019, we mark the 38th anniversary of this effort which has become a successful national celebration of Polish history, culture and pride.

August 6, 1955 - Senator John F. Kennedy (Visit) Senator John F. Kennedy visited Poland on August 6, 1955. He made a pilgrimage to Czestochowa, and returned to the United States with great admiration for the faith of the Polish people.

August 7, 1942 - Kazimierz Barburski (Born) Kazimierz Barburski won the bronze medal for fencing in the 1968 Olympic Games in Ciudad de México.

August 8, 1915 - Fr. Kornelian Dende (Born) Fr. Kornelian Dende was the director of the Fr. Justin Rosary Program in 1915. The Fr. Justin Program can be heard on radio stations throughout the United States. You can hear the program anytime from: RosaryHour.com.

August 9, 1988 - Polish American Cultural Center Museum (Opening) The opening of the Polish American Cultural Center Museum at 308 Walnut Street in Historic Philadelphia took place on August 9, 1988. On this date, Vice President, George Bush Sr., along with John Cardinal Krol and members of Polonia, gathered to cut the ribbon at the new museum, which is a Polish American focal Bee Flowers Caterine Calderon point for visitors to Historic Philadelphia. 2637 E. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Phone: (267) 519-2453 • Fax: (267) 519-2475 For more information about Historic Reflectoins visit: [email protected] • www.bee-flowers.com PolishAmericanCenter.org/hr Flowers for all occasions Delivery National & International August / September 2019, Polish American News - Page 3 Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 2 Greetings to Polonia in August 10, 1898 - Tadeusz Mostowicz (Born) Philadelphia and the Tri-State Area Tadeusz Mostowicz was a Polish journalist and author of over a dozen popular novels. He is best known for from the The Career of Nicodemus Dyzma, the book that inspired Jerzy Kosinski’s 1971 novel, Being There.

August 11, 1950 - Steve Wozniak (Born) Steve Wozniak, also known as “Woz,” is a Polish American computer engineer who invented the Apple I and Apple II computers. His invention of the Apple personal computer led to the largest computer revolution in history.

August 12, 1915 - Alexander Wojciechowicz (Born) For information and a list of our locations, Alexander Francis Wojciechowicz was a professional visit us on the Internet at: football player in the National Football League. He was an offensive lineman and linebacker for the Detroit www.PSFCU.com Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. OUR CREDIT UNION...MORE THAN A BANK As a member you are also an owner of our Credit Union! August 13, 1920 - Battle of Warsaw Our unique understanding of the Polish & Slavic community Polish soldiers, led by Marshal Jozef lets us understand you and your family’s financial needs. Our Pilsudski and General Wladyslaw representatives speak Polish and English to serve you better. Sikorski in the Battle of Warsaw against Since 1976, we have been providing Polonia with financial the Bolsheviks, fought from August products and services such as checking, savings and IRA 13th to August 18th in 1920. Poland’s accounts. We also offer a variety of VIA credit, debit, and gift victory stopped the Bolsheviks from spreading their revolution across cards. In the past few years we have significantly expanded Europe. our electronic services, giving members access to internet and August 14, 1941 - Fr. Maximilian Kolbe (Executed) telephone banking, as well as online bill payment. Fr. Maximilian Kolbe, a Franciscan priest, who has We also take pride in offering a wide array of residential been canonized a saint, asked to be executed in the and commercial mortgages and consumer loans, all at very place of Franciszek Gajowniczek, another Pole detained competitive rates. Please visit one of our branches and at the Nazi Auschwitz death camp. In return, Fr. experience the credit union difference, or visit us on the Kolbe was sentenced to a slow death by starvation Internet: PSFCU.com and Franciszek Gajowniczek, whose life was spared, was eventually reunited with his family. On August 14, 1941, Fr. From the Desk of Maximilian Kolbe was executed by lethal injection because the Nazis Mary Ann Zerkowski, President felt his death by starvation was taking too long. Berks County Polish American Board of Education August 15, 1935 - Waldemar Baszanowski [email protected] (Born) Waldemar Baszanowski, a famous Polish Motorcoach Getaway – Philadelphia weightlifter, won gold medals at Olympic Mary Ann Zerkowski competitions in 1964 and 1968, as well as five The Polish American Heritage Association of world weightlifting championships. Berks County is sponsoring a getaway day trip August 16, 1905 - Marian Rejewski (Born) to the Polish American Cultural Center and the Kosciusko House in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The bus will depart Marian Rejewski was one of a three man team of from Lowe’s Home Improvement Center in Exeter Township, 4535 mathematicians that cracked the German Enigma code Perkiomen Avenue promptly at 9:30 A.M. After visiting the Polish during World War II. Rejewski’s fellow mathematicians American Cultural Center and the Kosciusko House, the travelers and cryptologists were Jerzy Rozycki and Henryk are free to plan their own itinerary. In close proximity is the new Zygalski who were recognized in past historic museum of the American Revolution, the Constitution Center and reflections. the Liberty Bell. If you don’t feel like walking, get on a double decker August 17, 1896 - Robert Chodasiewicz (Died) bus and hop off and on where you want. The bus will depart from Philadelphia promptly at 6:00 P.M. Robert Chodasiewicz, a Polish military officer, offered his service to the Union Army during the American The cost of the trip is $35.00 for members and $45.00 for non- Civil War. Robert Chodasiewicz served with distinction members of PAHABC. Payment is required when you make your and upon completion of the war, immigrated to reservation. The deadline for placing a reservation is Friday, Argentina. September 20, 2019. Bus seating is assigned in order of receipt of your reservation. August 18, 1937 - Edward Stachura (Born) For more information about the trip please contact Marilyn Edward Stachura was a Polish poet, philosopher and Wlazewski at 610-779-5523. Mail your reservation to Marilyn writer. He has over 18 major works to his credit and Wlazewski, 804 Gibraltar Road, Reading, PA 19606. Checks was one of the most interesting writers of the post should be made payable to: PAHABC. Please be sure to include a war generation. The major theme in his works is the phone number where you can be reached in the event it is necessary connection between art and reality. to contact you prior to the trip.

August 19, 2002 - Marek Kotanski (Died) Marek Kotanski was a Polish psychologist who practiced social work in Poland helping the sick, poor Yolanda Konopacka DeSipio of and homeless. Kotanski started many successful Bennett, Bricklin & Saltzburg, LLP programs which still operate today. Attorneys at Law • Call: (215) 423-4824 Available to assist clients throughout the August 20, 1898 - Leopold Infeld (Born) Philadelphia area & New Jersey in both the Dr. Leopold Infeld was a noted Polish physicist who English and Polish Languages worked with Albert Einstein at Princeton University. Immigration, Personal Injury, The two scientists co-formulated the equation Worker’s Compensation & Real Estate describing star movements.

August 21, 1907 - Henry Archacki (Born) Henry Archacki, founder of the Polish American Syrena Auto Body Shop Historical Association and historian, chaired the committee to have Paderewski’s heart enshrined at 6201 Oxford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA • (215) 535-6606 the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in 691 Bethlehem Pike • Montgomeryville, PA • (215) 361-1900 Doylestown, PA. August / September 2019, Polish American News - Page 4

Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 3 “October” Polish American Heritage Month Committee National Headquarters: Polish American Cultural Center Museum August 22, 1939 - Carl Yastrzemski (Born) 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215) 922-1700 Internet: PolishAmericanCenter.com Carl Yastrzemski was a Major League baseball player and the hitting star of the Boston Red Sox. Yastrzemski, Plan For A Successful Celebration won the Triple Crown in 1967, hitting .326, with 44 home runs and 121 RBI’s. Dear Members, Friends and Supporters, Since 1608, when the first Polish settlers arrived at Jamestown, Virginia, Polish people have been an important part of America’s August 23, 1778 - Jozef Hoene-Wronski (Born) history and culture. In 2019, Polish Americans will mark the 38th Anniversary of the founding of October as Polish American Heritage Jozef Hoene-Wronski was a Polish mathematician, Month, an event which began in Philadelphia, PA, and became a philosopher, economist, lawyer and military officer who national celebration of Polish history, culture and pride. served under General Thaddeus Kosciuszko during the Polish Insurrection of 1794. During 2019, as we unite families and celebrate Polish pride, we will mark the 80th Anniversary of the invasion of Poland, the 75th Anniversary of Monte Cassino, and the 75th Anniversary of August 24, 1975 - Ed Halicki (No Hitter) the Warsaw Uprising. We will also mark the 1,053rd Anniversary Ed Halicki is a former Major League baseball pitcher, of documented Polish history, the 400th Anniversary of the Polish who on this day in 1975, threw a no hitter for the San Settlers who organized the First Strike at Jamestown, Virginia, the Francisco Giants against the New York Mets in a 6-0 411th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers in America, and the victory. 240th Anniversary of the death of General Casimir Pulaski, Father of the American Cavalry. You are asked to spread the word about Polish American Heritage Month events in your local community and invite August 25, 1905 - Helena Kowalska (Born) people to view the information on PolishAmericanHeritageMonth. Helena Kowalska entered the convent in Krakow, Poland. com, including: Her convent name was Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska • First Polish Settlers in America and through her visions, she brought about the Divine • History of General Casimir Pulaski Mercy devotions which have now spread around the • Things to Do During October “Polish American Heritage Month” world. Sr. Faustina Kowalska was canonized a saint of • Polish American Heritage Month Posters the Catholic Church. • Tracing Your Heritage • Recent Editions of the Polish American News with August 26 - Our Lady of Czestochowa (Feast Day) Historic Reflections On this Feast day, Polish people all over the world • Some Reasons Why Polish Americans are Important to America honor Our Lady of Czestochowa as the patroness • It’s great to see that Polish American history and pride are well of Poland. Celebrations are held at the Shrine in represented in the “Great Mosaic of America.” Czestochowa, Poland, the Shrine in Doylestown, PA, One way that you can help us spread the word is by welcoming and hundreds of places named after the family and friends to join the Museum’s email list. The guest book beloved Czarna Madonna (Black Madonna). registration form is on the front page of the Museum’s Internet site at: PolishAmericanCenter.com. As you read the articles in the Polish American News, we ask that you spread the word to others. Your August 27, 1890 - Polish Union of the United participation is always appreciated. Best wishes to you and yours States of America (Founded) for an enjoyable Polish American Heritage Month celebration! If you need additional information, contact the committee at the telephone The Polish Union of the United States of number listed above, or email us at: America was a fraternal organization started [email protected] by Msgr. Majer in St. Paul, MI in 1890. The organization is now headquartered in Wilkes- Barre, PA and promotes the well-being of its Buying or Selling a Home? Contact Me: members as well as Polish culture and pride.

August 28, 1932 - Franciszek Zwirko (Won Aviation Award) Franciszek Zwirko was a prominent Polish sport and military aviator. Along with Stanislaw Wigura, he won 93 Old York Rd., Suite 6, 5070 RT. 42 the international air contest “Challenge 1932”. Jenkintown, PA 19046 Turnersville, NJ 08012 Office: (215) 885-8100 Office: 856-227-1950 August 29, 1756 - Jan Sniadecki (Born) Jan Sniadecki was a mathematician, philosopher and Marion Blichasz-Rott Direct Contact: (215) 292-1422 astronomer at the turn of the 18th century. He is Email: [email protected] known for his works on planetoids and pioneering work Licensed Sales Associate in New Jersey & Pennsylvania in the study of probability. Personal Service with a Difference August 30, 1902 - Jozef Bochenski (Born) What you should know about me is that, as a Weichert® Sales Associate, I Jozef Maria Bochenski was a Polish Dominican believe wholeheartedly in the unique, personal nature of real estate. You will logician and philosopher. He took part in the 1920 see that revealed in how I follow through on what I promise, as I carefully guide campaign against Bolshevik Russia, served as you through the many steps and decisions along the way. Chaplain to Polish troops in WWII and fought as a Feel free to contact me anytime, whether it’s to get started on helping you soldier at the Battle of Monte Cassino. After the war realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question. I would welcome the Jozef Bochenski held many academic chairs at various opportunity to make a difference for you. educational institutions and is a noted philosopher of Marion the “Cracow Circle.”

August 31, 1980 - Solidarity (Born) 39th Anniversary (1980-2019) The Polish Trade Union “Solidarity” was led by electrician Lech Walesa in the Baltic seaport of Gdansk, Poland. Solidarity was the catalyst that led to the downfall of communism in Eastern Europe.

September 1, 1939 - Invasion The brutal invasion of Poland by Hitler’s Nazi Forces took place on September 1, 1939. The invasion of Poland marked the beginning of World War II. From the first day of the invasion, Polish soldiers valiantly fought to stop the Nazi invaders. Their resistance is well remembered through the statement “Poland, the first country to fight back Nazi View and Download a copy of the Polsh American News at: forces.” Throughout World War II, Polish soldiers in exile helped other countries fight against Hitler’s Nazi soldiers. PolishAmericanNews.com August / September 2019, Polish American News - Page 5

Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 4 During October We Salute Our September 2, 1969 - Chris Kuzneski (Born) Chris Kuzneski is a New York Times bestselling Friends and Neighbors as They Celebrate American author. Born in Indiana, PA, he currently lives in Tampa, FL. Kuzneski played football at the University of Pittsburgh where he received his Polish American undergraduate degree in writing and his master’s degree in teaching. So far, his books have been Heritage Month translated into more than 15 languages. A National Celebration of Polish History, Culture and Pride September 3, 1951 - Edward Krzyzowski (Died) in Cooperation with Polonia across America Captain Edward Krzyzowski of the U.S. Army’s 2nd Infantry Regiment was killed in action on this date in 1951 during the Korean War. He was posthumously Place Your Salute in the October Edition awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for providing of the Polish American News cover that allowed his unit to escape Communist encirclement. Dear Members and Friends: September 4, 1809 - Juliusz Slowacki (Born) The celebration of Polish American Heritage Month during October and the annual Pulaski Day Observance will soon be upon us. Each Juliusz Slowacki was a poet and playwright who wrote year the committee coordinates several activities to celebrate Polish “The Trilogy of Polish History.” Pope John Paul II American Heritage Month in our area. quoted Juliusz Slowacki’s works on more than one occasion. Slowacki had an influence over other great At this time we are asking you to help support these efforts by Polish poets such as Krasinski, Norwid, and Ujejski. placing your Heritage Month Salute in the October edition of the His ashes were laid to rest in the Royal Crypt in Wawel Polish American News. Castle. As you know, the majority of the events sponsored are not fundraisers. They are held to commemorate important events, September 5, 1936 - Bill Mazeroski (Born) celebrate our heritage, work with our youth and keep our people Bill Mazeroski played with the Pittsburgh Pirates and united. All of these events, however, cost a tremendous amount was an outstanding defensive second baseman. He of money, and to help make them a reality, we need your financial won the Gold Glove Award eight times. His lead-off support at this time. homer in the bottom of the 9th inning of the 7th game Your salute in our newsletter will help us not only sponsor of the World Series in 1960 ranks as one of baseball’s our October Newsletter, but will also help us with other events greatest moments. Mazeroski’s homer gave the Pirates throughout the month. a 10-9 win over the Yankees for the World Series Championship. Kindly respond by using the form below. We need your help September 6, 1908 - Korczak Ziolkowski (Born) to make Polish American Heritage Month a success. Kindly reply today. Korczak Ziolkowski’s master work of a monument Special Edition Newsletter Committee to Chief Crazy Horse is continued by his family after his death in the Black Hills of South Dakota. When completed, Ziolkowski’s monument to Chief Crazy Polish American Congress Horse will be 563 feet high by 641 feet long, making Special Heritage Month Newsletter it the largest sculpture in the world. Salute September 7, 1939 - Brave Soldiers (Surrendered) Enclosed is a donation for the Special Heritage Month Newsletter The brave Polish soldiers under Major Sucharski Salute in the amount of $ were forced to surrender at the Polish Naval Depot List the following name under the in Westerplatte after seven days of desperate defense Polish American Heritage Month Salute: and inflicting heavy casualties on the invading Nazi German army. Poland continued to fight its invaders Name: throughout World War II. Business: $50.00 Organization: $50.00 September 8, 1230 - Erazmus Vitello (Born) Individual: $25.00 Erazmus Ciolek Vitello was a Polish Friar, theologian Must be returned by September 5, 2019 and scientist. Vitello is known for his work in Make your psychology and especially optics. The Vitello Crater check payable to: Polish American Heritage Month Committee on the earth’s moon is named after this early scientist. Mail to: PAC Special Edition Newsletter 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-1700 September 9, 2004 - Rose Gacioch (Died) Rose Gacioch was a pioneer in women’s professional baseball and one of the inspirations for ‘A League of Their Own,’ the all American professional women’s Polish Museum of America baseball league started during World War II. America’s First Ethnic Museum 984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642 September 10, 1957 - Pawel Huelle (Born) Pawel Huelle, of Gdansk, Poland, is a famous prose 773-384-3352, ext. 104 • PolishMuseumOfAmerica.org writer. He graduated from Gdansk University. He Founded in 1935, the Polish Museum of America is one of the worked for the press service of the Solidarity trade country’s first and largest ethnic museums. Polish and union, was a teacher of philosophy and history, and Polish American history is promoted through music, artworks, served as director of Polish Television in Gdansk from and historical and cultural displays. 1994 to 1999. Pawel Huelle’s famous work is Weiser Dawidek which was made into a film. Polish American Heritage Association September 11, 1975 - Markus Klepaski (Born) Manayunk, Roxborough & Surrounding Areas Group Markus James Klepaski was the bass guitar player for Breaking Benjamin. He is also the founder of In cooperation with Polish American Cultural Center the clothing line Ke’Kuhn. He currently lives in 308 Walnut Street - Philadelphia, PA - PolishAmericanCenter.com Pennsylvania with his wife and two children. For information about our upcoming meeting, contact: Helen Cyzio (215) 482-3040 September 12, 1925 - Stan Lopata (Born) Stan Lopata was a professional baseball player who was on the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Braves teams. Polish American Heritage Association “PAHA” He was a catcher and two-time all star player. Camden County, New Jersey, Community Contact Pat Kwoka – 856-310-1783 Visit us on the Internet at: Email: [email protected] PolishAmericanCenter.com August / September 2019, Polish American News - Page 6

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September 13, 1964 - Rafal Ziemkiewicz (Born) September 24, 2002 - Leon Hart (Died) Rafal Ziemkiewicz is known as a social science fiction Leon Hart was a great football player who won the author whose works deal with future governments and Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award while at Notre the political climate in Europe. He is also currently Dame and went on to a great career with the Detroit writing for the Polish edition of Newsweek. Lions. He was inducted into the Polish American Sports Hall of Fame in 1988. September 14, 1561 - Jan Tarnowski (Died) Jan Amor Tarnowski (1488–1561) was a Polish- September 25, 1888 - Stefan Mazurkiewicz (Born) Lithuanian aristocrat. He was Grand Crown Stefan Mazurkiewicz was a Polish mathematician who Hetman from 1527 and was the founder of the city developed the Hahn-Mazurkiewicz theorem that deals of Ternopil, where he built the Ternopil Castle and with curves and space of curves. He also helped crack the Ternopil Lake. the Russian cipher code as a cryptologist for the Polish General Staff during the Battle of Warsaw.

September 15, 1941 - Miroslaw Hermaszewski September 26, 1963 - Joe Nemechek (Born) (Born) Joseph Frank Nemechek III is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Miroslaw Hermaszewski is Poland’s first cosmonaut. Series driver and owner of NEMCO Motorsports. He In 1978, Hermaszewski spent eight days in the won the 1992 Busch Series championship. He is Salyut space station and won an award for his nicknamed “Front Row Joe” for his tendency to qualify participation in the mission. He eventually made it to near the front of the field, a term given by former the rank of General in the Polish Air Force. Miroslaw teammate Wally Dallenbach. Hermaszewski is currently retired. September 27, 1331 - Battle of Plowce (Event) September 16, 1985 - Madeline Zima (Born) On September 27, 1331, one-third of the Teutonic Madeline Rose Zima is an American actress, known Order’s Force of Knights under Dietrich von for her six years as Grace Sheffield on the TV Altenburg left the blockaded peasant town of Plowce. Series The Nanny or as Mia Cross on the Showtime The Poles, under Wladyslaw Lokietek and his son dramedy Californication. Casimir, immediately attacked in a frontal assault. A few seconds later, Polish detachments hiding to the left of the city in a forest also attacked. In three hours the Teutonic Knights had been defeated and their September 17, 1968 - Jerzy Dabrowski (Died) leader captured. The Polish forces, victorious in this phase of the Jerzy Dabrowski was an aeronautical engineer and battle, took prisoner 56 knights, and freed many Polish captives. designer of the famed PZL.37 Los medium bomber. Jerzy Dabrowski’s airplanes were used during September 28, 1973 - Brian Rafalski (Born) World War II and were of superb flying quality. At Brian Rafalski (born in Dearborn, MI) is an the end of his career, he worked for Boeing Aircraft American professional ice hockey player who Corporation in Washington State. played defense for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League. Prior to joining the Red September 18, 1944 - Walter Shimshock (Shot Wings, Rafalski played seven seasons with the New Down and died in the Aircraft “I’ll be Seeing You”) Jersey Devils. After struggling to enter the NHL, Walter Shimshock was a 19 year old tail gunner on Rafalski has won three Stanley Cups and become a B-17 Bomber that had been airlifting supplies to an effective defenseman in the league. In his nine the people of Warsaw. During this mission, the “I’ll seasons in the league, he has played in five Stanley Cup finals (2000, Be Seeing You” was hit by German flak and crashed. 2001, 2003, 2008, 2009). Two of the ten crew members on board survived and September 29, 1943 - Lech Walesa (Born) were captured by the Germans and sent to a Nazi POW camp. Lech Walesa was President of the Republic of Poland from 1990 to 1995. Walesa was a trade union and September 19, 1905 - Leon Jaworski (Born) human rights activist who is recognized throughout the world for his participation in Poland’s Solidarity Leon Jaworski was the famous Polish American Trade Movement which helped end communism in lawyer and prosecutor in the Watergate Case. Europe. Leon Jaworski also served as a WWII war crimes prosecutor. September 30, 1954 - Barbara Trzetrzelewska (Born) September 20, 1960 - James Pawelczyk (Born) Barbara Trzetrzelewska, is known by her stage name, James Pawelczyk is a NASA Astronaut and Associate “Basia”, for her successful music career as a jazz-pop Professor of Physiology. Dr. Pawelczyk served as a singer in the United States, the United Kingdom and Payload Specialist in Space Shuttle Columbia from Japan. Basia has two platinum albums to her credit April 17th to May 3rd, 1998. and is noted for possessing a wide vocal range.

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September 22, 1964 - Bonnie Hunt (Born) Bonnie Lynn Hunt is an American actress, Ewa Matczak, D.M.D. comedienne, writer, director, television producer and daytime television host. Hunt, who was born General Dentistry in Chicago, Illinois, is the daughter of Alice Hunt, 3084 Aramingo Avenue 4250 Richmond Street a homemaker of Polish descent, and Bob Hunt, an Philadelphia, PA 19134 Philadelphia, PA 19137 electrician of Irish descent. 215-739-2787 215-533-2787 September 23, 2001 - Dr. Stanislaw Blejwas (Died) Office Hours by Appointment Mowimy Po Polsku Dr. Stanislaw Blejwas was a history professor and the chairman of Polish Studies at Connecticut University and the President of the Polish American Historical Association. Dr. Blejwas was a respected expert in the field of Polish American Studies. August / September 2019, Polish American News - Page 7 Visit America’s Most Historic Square Mile

Bus Groups Welcome at the Polish American Cultural Center Museum Polish American Cultural Center Philadelphia welcomes many bus Museum Exhibit Hall groups and tour groups visiting the 308 Walnut Street Historic District every day. If you are Featuring Polish History and Culture planning a group tour to Philadelphia, be sure to visit the Polish American Open 10 AM to 4 PM Cultural Center Museum at 308 FREE ADMISSION Walnut Street and the Kosciuszko House at 3rd and Pine Streets. January through April Monday to Friday When you make your plans, call the Museum in advance so that a May through December representative can greet your group and give them a tour. Polish American Monday to Saturday Call the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, Monday Cultural Center through Friday, between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. and let them know Gift Shop is Open During 308 Walnut Street when your group is planning to visit. Call 215-922-1700. For Regular Exhibit Hall Hours more info, visit: PolishAmericanCenter.com/busgroups.html Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 922-1700 Closed on Holidays

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A Sincere Thank You to all who have contributed to the Poland-At-Arms World War II Exhibit 80th Anniversary of World War II Exhibits at the Polish American Cultural Center Museum Polish American Cultural Center Museum Historic Philadelphia, PA 308 Walnut Street in Historic Philadelphia, PA Telephone: 215-922-1700

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$500 and above Helen Cyzio The Poland-at-Arms exhibit highlights the fact that Poland was the first to fight against Hitler’s Nazi’s invaders during World War II. The Friends of Polonia exhibit has drawn hundreds of thousands of people remembering the tragic event that took place in Poland beginning on September 1, $250 and above 1939. Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (James Robaczewski, President) Port Richmond Savings (Sidney Smith, President)

$100 and above Dolores Bartosiewicz Walt & Carol Ceglowski Edward Chabalowski Caroline Ciesielka Mary Ann Collison Rita S. Frankowski John Groch & Family Michael & Karen Hrabowski Barbara & Walter Ilnicki Joyce & Krzysztof Kaczmarczyk 75th Anniversary of the The Warsaw Uprising Mark & Ela Majdosz The Warsaw Uprising consisted of a 63-day epic battle of heroic Polish American Heritage Association bravery manifested by the fighters, and the population at large of (Manayunk / Roxborough) the Polish capital. On August 1, 1944, on orders of the Home Army Catherine Sledzeski Supreme Command, the troops at first numbering 23,000 people, which at its peak grew to 47,500 insurgents, launched an armed St. John Cantius Church operation in Warsaw hoping to liberate the city from Nazi bondage. Syrena Auto Body Shop, Inc. All the armed organizations joined the struggle, including the (Chester Chrzanowski) People’s Army, along with the city’s civilian population. From the very first days the Germans acted with redoubled brutality against Lawrence M. Tkaczuk Funeral Home the civilian population- Mass murders, rapes, burning of hospitals John & Pat Wisniewski and similar acts were meant to break the insurgent resistance. In view of the tragic fate of civilians and a complete depletion of $50 and above supplies that could sustain continued fighting the representatives Ann Dadura & Bernice Cichocki of the Home Army Supreme Command signed an act of honorable Mary Feret capitulation on October 2, 1944. (In Memory of Fr. John A. Sitko) 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino Theresa Hayden The 2nd Polish Corps, formed out of the Polish Army in the East in Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Jankowski 1943, total strength about 50,000 men was transferred to the Italian Maria & Mark Koleda front. Operating as part of the 8th British Army under the command Pat & Al Koproski of General Leese, during the last days of March 1944, the 2nd Polish Corps took over the defense of positions around the Sangro River. Patricia Krol After April 24, 1944, it relieved British units at Monte Cassino and Alfreda Kruszynski in two successive waves with much bloodshed captured the Monte Wesley E. Musial Cassino hill monastery on May 18, 1944. On May 25, after fierce fighting, it took Piedimonte. Next on June 15, the Corps operated on Richard Piascik the Adriatic section capturing one locality after another, including Richard P. Poremski the all-important port of Ancona, then stormed German defenses Maria Prusik along the Misa, Cesano, Metauro, and Fogera Rivers, to reach Senio Rivers by December. From there the allies launched a new drive on Charles & Joan Sahms April 9, and the Corps fought fierce battles along other river lines Dr. M. Slomiana desperately defended by the Germans. The battle trail of the 2nd Dr. Dolores Szymanski Corps ended in the battle and capture of Bologna and Coticella on April 21, 1945. Jolanta & Janusz Walczak Alfred J. Wolanin Polmart Grocery Inc. $25 and above Polish Delicatessen Mr. & Mrs. Fred Kwiatkowski 2712 E. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Mr. & Mrs. John Opiela 215-291-9057 Theresa Gruszka August / September 2019, Polish American News - Page 9

Mark Your Calendar and Plan to Attend July 4th at the Polish American Cultural Center the 86th Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania On Sunday, October 6, 2019, the 86th Annual Pulaski Day Parade will step off at 12 Noon on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City, Philadelphia. It will be televised beginning at 12:30 PM on WPVI TV 6 ABC. This year the Pulaski Day Parade will highlight “Firsts in Polish History”, and the 400th Anniversary of the First Strike in America by the Polish settlers at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619. The Polish craftsmen caused the first civil rights action in America in the form of a work stoppage demanding their participation in the legislative body in the new American colony. This year’s parade will also highlight the 80th Anniversary of the invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, by Hitler’s Nazi forces. The Polish Army has been renowned in Polish and world history as the First to Fight against Nazi Germany invaders. Information about this year’s themes will be listed on the front page of pulaskidayparade.com. For additional information you can call (215) 922-1700, Monday through Friday, from 10AM-4PM, or email [email protected].

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Marian and Danuta Bielawiec Mary Ann Collison Helen Cyzio Judge Bernice DeAngelis Jack & Dorothy Dempsey Rita S. Frankowski Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Jankowski Maria & Mark Koleda This past July 4th at the Polish American Cultural Center, we had a special exhibit acknowledging the Polish Army during the Second Kristine Kousmine World War and its fight for freedom, just as the United States had Casimir Kowalski during the Revolutionary War. On display were both reproduction and original artifacts from the Polish Army for visitors to see up-close John & Pat Kwoka and hands-on rather than behind a display case, and a reenactor, In Memory of Helen Leszcynski Adam Smolij, manning the display to answer any questions visitors Edward Masternak may have had. Along with this, we had special visitors in the form of reenactors portraying British Regulars in the American War of Dorothy Orlichowski Independence, who graciously posed for a photo as seen above. As Richard & Elizabeth Piascik the 80th anniversary of the beginning of World War II dawns, we hope to hold more of these displays in honor of the Polish fight for freedom Dr. inz. Jozef Rzeznik from 1939 to 1989. In Memory of Fr. John A. Sitko Paul T. Sosnowski, Esq. Sto Lat! - May You Live a Hundred Years! Robert Szwajkos, Esq. Often sung at birthdays and name days in Poland, much like Mary Ann Zerkowski “Happy Birthday” in the United States, “Sto Lat” is more versatile as it can be also heard at special events such as anniversaries, We Thank These Supporters and Welcome You to be a patriotic events and award ceremonies. Below is a Polish and Co-Sponsor of the October / November edition of the English version for you to enjoy. Polish American News. For information call the Polish American Cultural Center Monday-Friday, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at 215-922-1700.

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Polish American Social Services “PASS” PASS Helps Save Money PASS works with thousands of constituents annually, saving United Social Services Outreach Program government and agencies millions of dollars in the long run. Through Main Office: the efforts of PASS’s staff, individual constituents could receive up to $1,000 in benefits from various income enhancing programs. These 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 rebate programs allow them to stretch their annual budget, add to Open Monday to Friday • 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. the economy and help them remain more self-sufficient. Telephone: (215) 923-1900 Approximately 90% of PASS’s constituents manage to remain self- Outreach Services in and around the Philadelphia area sufficient and in their own homes.

If you, a family member, or friend have a question concerning social Ongoing PASS Program Objectives Include: services, call PASS and discuss your needs with a representative. 1. To enable constituents to make better use of available income All calls are CONFIDENTIAL, and PASS will either give you the through timely and well-informed income management and information you need, handle your service directly, or refer you to benefits counseling including low and moderate income programs the proper agency that can assist you. such as: PA Property Tax/Rent Rebates, LIHEAP, PACE, and Clients wishing to visit the main office at 308 Walnut Street, or one services offered by other agencies which promote self-sufficiency of the outreach sites, are asked to call in advance so that a Social and a reasonable quality of life. Service Representative can tell you what documentation you will 2. To remove obstacles and solve problems which prevent self- need to bring with you to process your request. sufficiency and a reasonable quality of life. You can view an outline of several programs available to senior 3. To establish and coordinate linkages between social service citizens and individuals of all ages on the PASS Internet site at programs to assure service delivery to constituents. PolishAmericanSocialServices.com. 4. Maintain a telephone helpline, which is particularly beneficial to For additional information, call PASS, Monday through Friday, individuals for whom travel is difficult. between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. at (215) 923-1900. 5. Promote employment opportunities through Job Fairs, job training programs, employment-unemployment services, and resume preparation. The Importance of our Mission: An Update On “PASS” Polish American A Strong Bond With Constituents Social Services, United Social Services Although PASS has established a strong bond with thousands of Serving Philadelphia & Southeastern Pennsylvania Philadelphia-area constituents, the current economic crisis requires a dramatic expansion of the agency’s outreach to constituents who have not needed the agency’s services till now. As residents Effective and Efficient Agency approach retirement age, or as current retirees experience both rapidly diminishing financial resources and failing health, they find PASS has earned a reputation as a highly effective and efficient themselves in unexpectedly dire circumstances, not knowing where component of the social services delivery system in the Philadelphia to turn for help. Even neighbors and relatives who have assumed a area due to its comprehensive benefits counseling, information/ caretaker role are ignorant of available services and resources. Often referral, and advocacy services to constituents. Its unique they are suspicious of government bureaucracy or reluctant to “go on contribution to social services is that it addresses the needs of a welfare related programs” and seek help from PASS. largely under-served community with language and cultural barriers that block access to programs and services that build constituents’ PASS Has A Well Established Outreach Network self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and overall physical and mental well Because of PASS’s positive reputation in the community and its being. access to multiple media outlets, including radio, neighborhood churches and organizations, local newspapers, the Polish American A Community Resource For Thousands News, and a website, PASS is the ideal one-stop point of contact. PASS, also known as United Social Services, is a multi-service PASS staff is pleased to provide direct assistance to constituents agency with a thorough knowledge of numerous resources and the and referrals to other services, as needed, to help them retain their flexibility to meet varied and complex constituent needs. In addition self-sufficiency during these difficult times. to assisting constituents from the Polish/Slavic community in Southeastern Pennsylvania, PASS is a referral point for six additional For more information call: ethnic groups and receives referrals from over 70 organizations. PASS - United Social Services The efficient sharing of comprehensive resources and services with people of all ages saves time and money and provides a reliable point 308 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, PA, 19106 Office open: Monday to Friday - 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. of contact for those in need. Telephone: (215) 923-1900 Who Benefits From “PASS” Internet: UnitedSocialServices.com or United Social Services? PolishAmericanSocialServices.com Each year, thousands of Philadelphia-area residents benefit from income-enhancing programs, such as rent/property tax rebates, PA Property Tax / Rent Rebate Program PACE, utility discounts, and many other programs. PASS’s services help individuals to add as much as one full month’s worth of income The Real Estate Tax/Rent Rebate each year, allowing them to weather occasional financial crises and Program for 2019 is being administered live healthier lives. The end result is fewer trips to the doctor and now. New applications are available. less stress over the rising cost of maintaining their homes. Homeowners can get back as much as $650 on last year’s real estate “PASS” works closely with the taxes while renters can get back up Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to to $500. The income limit is $35,000 provide information and assistance to annually for homeowners and $15,000 the elderly. For information regarding for renters to qualify. It is important services available in Philadelphia and to know that only half of your Social Southeastern Pennsylvania, call PCA’s Security or SSI counts toward the helpline number at (215) 765-9040 or PASS (215) 923-1900. income guideline. Age requirements are 65 or older, living with a spouse that is 65 or older, widow or widower www.PCACares.org between the ages of 50 to 64 or permanently disabled between the ages of 18 and 64. For more information call PASS at Download and print out archived editions of the (215) 923-1900. Polish American News Job Training Program Information from the Internet at: PolishAmericanNews.com If you are considering a job training program that can help you attain or retain long-term employment, contact PASS for more Special Greetings information. 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Polish American Social Services “PASS” Polish American Social Services “PASS” United Social Services MAIN OFFICE: 308 Walnut Street, Philadephia, PA 19106 Special Appeal Telephone: 215-923-1900 • Internet: PolishAmericanSocialServices.com Dear friends and supports, Attention - United Way Donor Choice Supporters Polish American Social Services (also known as United Social

Services and PASS) has been a leading force in helping people in Throughout the year, PASS welcomes support from its contributors. need, especially those who are experiencing age-related difficulties, The staff works hard to help its constituents maintain their dignity or are living on a fixed income with no possibility of extra income and self-sufficiency by providing up-to-date information, referrals to keep up with the rising cost of living, or those facing long-term and direct assistance regarding low-income, age-related difficulties, unemployment. Many face language and cultural barriers and have bilingual needs, and unemployment. no place else to turn to. The Board, staff and clients are grateful to all who share their For many years, PASS and many similar organizations helped resources with PASS. Direct donations to the agency and donations constituents remain financially self-sufficient with various public through United Way Donor Choice or corporate matching grants are services grants. Unfortunately, the prolonged recession has caused very important to our community outreach programs in Philadelphia many of these grants to be reduced or cut completely. and surrounding areas. In addition to serving the Polish/Slavic communities in For more information or to receive a donor reply form, contact Southeastern Pennsylvania, the agency assists constituents from PASS at: six additional ethnic groups through its United Social Services (215) 923-1900, or Outreach Program. As a one-stop point of contact, PASS helps email: [email protected] individuals remain self-sufficient by helping them access many forms Listed below are a few ways you can help PASS: of assistance that remain available. Direct your United Way Donor Choice contributions to United We appeal to supporters to join in our mission of building self- Polish American Social Services, the official name of the agency, sufficiency for thousands of constituents each year. PASS avoids using the following code number: PASS Code: 1869 directing people to government welfare programs that promote United Way of Greater Philadelphia Donor Choice Includes: chronic dependence by helping constituents address a temporary Southeastern Pennsylvania, Camden, Cumberland and difficulty with income enhancement programs like energy, utility Burlington Counties and property tax rebates or discounts, and the tax freeze for the low-income elderly. In this way, constituents retain personal dignity, Workplace campaign contributions to PASS are honored in many self-confidence and psychological well-being. Kindly help us continue regions across the country. 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He served as a proud Sergeant in the Polish Air Force. Jan met and married his late wife Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Barnes Zofia Koziol in Poland and in 1962, they and their 3 children left Poland and arrived in Michael Blichasz & Family Chester, PA. In 1972, Jan became a citizen of Mary & Jacek Brach the U.S.A. Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Brozek Once arriving in Chester, PA, Jan held Linda & Leonard Dimmick many positions and retired as a nuclear submarine design engineer for General Dynamics, a company that The Halasa Family assisted in building nuclear submarines for the U.S. government. Barbara & Walter Ilnicki Jan’s involvement in Polish American organizations were many. Richard & Dorothy Klimek He held many positions, ranging from President, Vice President, Maryann Milewski Moskal Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Director, and Commander in Chester, PA: Polish American Citizens Club, Polish National Dorothy B. Perkowska Alliance Lodge 650, Polish Army Veterans Post 104, St. Hedwig’s Richard & Elizabeth Piascik Catholic Club, and Polish American Heritage Association of Delaware Polish American Congress EPD County. He was a member of the Polish Air Force Veterans, Warsaw, Poland, Polish Air Force Wing, Philadelphia, PA, S.W.A.P. Post 12, Polish American Congress Bensalem, PA, and a delegate to the Polish American Congress (Pulaski Parade Committee) Eastern PA District. He was the 2015 Philadelphia Pulaski Day Polish American Cultural Center Museum Parade Military Marshal, along with his son and grandson. Polish American Radio Program He is survived by his 3 sons, 3 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, and his 4 siblings who are residing in Poland. His Polish American Social Services funeral took place on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at St. Hedwig Church, Theresa B. Romanowski Chester, PA. Interment was held at the National Shrine of Our Lady Mr. & Mrs. Louis Spadafora of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA. May he rest in peace! St. Anne’s Senior Center Lydia Wasik & Family In Recognition of a Major Donation to the Polish American Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall Tomaszewski Funeral Home From Casimir Kowalski

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A Special Invitation to National Polish Apostolate Committee Members, Supporters and Polonia Kindly Spread the Word! The Fathers and Brothers serving at the National Shrine invite you to join us for the coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, August 25 at the 12:30 pm Mass. The celebrant presiding at the liturgy will be the Archbishop of Philadelhpia, Charles Chaput, OFMCap. The Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa was blessed and personally signed by Pope John Paul II. Pope Francis blessed the crowns, which are replicas of those offered by Pope Clement VI in 1717 for the original Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Poland. The crowns are tokens of the gratitude felt by pilgrims for all of the spiritual help given to them by Our Lady in their times of difficulty and struggle On the occasion of the coronation, Pope Francis has granted all pilgrims who visit the Shrine from the beginning of May until the end of October a Plenary Indulgence under the usual conditions. We invite everyone to prepare spiritually for this blessed occasion through novenas, personal prayers, night vigil prayers at our Shrine, and receipt of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You can find more information about this celebration at: https://www.czestochowa.us/coronation We look forward to your presence at the coronation itself on Sunday, August 25 as we join you in prayer. Visit our website at: PolishApostolate.com

Our Lady of Czestochowa Saint Luke the Evangelist, according to tradition, is believed to be the original artist of this painting in which Mary is depicted holding the Christ Child. This sacred picture, enshrined and venerated at the renowned Marian Shrine in Poland, was first brought from Jerusalem through Constantinople and was bestowed to the Princess of Ruthenia. It was brought to Poland in 1382 through the efforts of Ladislaus of Opole who had discovered it in a castle at Belz. To ensure its protection, he invited the Monks of Saint Paul the First Hermit from Hungary to be its guardians. From this time onward, the historic records of the painting are documented and authenticated by the miracles associated with the painting. In 1430, a devastating attack on the Polish Shrine resulted in tragic losses and the damaging of the holy picture. To this very day, despite the attempts to repair the damage, the slashes on the face of the Virgin Mary are still visible. The foundation of the Monastery and Shrine in Czestochowa began with a small wooden church. Subsequent development (1632-48) led to the construction of the present day basilica and defense wall which surrounds the sacred buildings. Under the heroic leadership of the Prior of the Monastery, Father Augustine Kordecki, the Shrine withstood the attacks of the Swedish Invasion of 1655. This great victory proved to be a tremendous boost to the morale of the entire Polish nation. As a result, King Jan Casimir, in 1656, made a solemn vow proclaiming the Mother of God to be the "Queen of the Polish Crown" and the Shrine of Jasna Gora to be the "Mount of Victory" and a spiritual capital for Poland. During the years of Poland's partition (1772-1918) the Shrine of Jasna Gora became a vibrant link for the Polish people with their homeland. The holy painting enshrined at Czestochowa beamed as a lighthouse of hope during the painful years of national hardships and defeats. Following the restoration of national independence in 1918, pilgrimages to the Polish Shrine grew in number and size. As World War II ended, a nation devastated by the scourges of war drew new strength and courage from the Shrine to rebuild and recover from the war. Today the Shrine of Czestochowa in Poland attracts millions of worshipers and tourists who come to honor the miraculous image of Our Lady of Czestochowa. In 1966, in celebration of the 1000th Anniversary of Poland's Christianity, a National Shrine to Our Lady of Czestochowa was dedicated in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and is under the direction of the Pauline Fathers and Brothers who also administer the Shrine in Poland.

Everyone is invited to the Polish American Festival Celebrating the 38th Anniversary of October as Polish American Heritage Month Saturday, October 5, 2019 – 3 to 9 PM On the grounds and in the auditorium of Saint John Cantius 4415 Almond Street in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia Admission is free Presented by: Polish American Social Services and State Street Events The festival will feature: Polish and American food and refreshments, Live music, Polish Dancers and DJ – A variety of vendors, and much more. There will be various parking locations for the festival. There will also be a parking shuttle running from the parking locations with drop-offs and pick-ups at Almond and Orthodox Street before, during, and at the end of the festival. Details will be posted on our Internet site. For additional information, contact the Polish American Cultural Center Museum during regular business hours at 215-922-1700 or visit our website at: PolishAmericanCenter.com or StateStreetEvents.org Vendors Contact: [email protected] August / September 2019, Polish American News - Page 14 From the Desk of

Michael Blichasz American Workers Advocate Join Us in Promoting NOVEMBER as Host of Saturday Variety Program at 11 A.M. & American Workers Radio, Wednesdays at 11 A.M. AMERICAN MADE MONTH

860 AM Radio, WWDB • Philadelphia, PA During the entire month of November, American Workers Radio will expand I welcome you to review the information from its efforts to promote America’s businesses, the industries manufacturing and assembling products in the U.S.A., and the jobs that employ Americans and my recent weekly commentaries and ask that add to a vibrant economy. you share this information with others. This is a national event and everyone is asked to participate. For more information, visit: AmericanMadeMonth.com. AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com 30 Million in the United States for US to Support! As the American people focus on supporting American workers, I want to focus on the 30 million registered businesses in the United States of America. The largest number of businesses in the United States represent individuals that are self-employed. Next are millions of local small businesses located in communities all over American Workers Need You • Spread the Word! America. There are also six million larger sized businesses where hundreds or thousands of people are employed. America has 30 Listen to live or re-broadcasts of American Workers Radio at: AmericanWorkersRadio.com For more information, contact Michael Blichasz at: [email protected] million registered businesses that provide over 135 million jobs in the private sector for working Americans. For your information, the United States Small Business “American Made Month” Administration has published the following information: During the entire month of November, American Workers 1. Presently, 24 million registered small businesses in America Radio will expand its efforts to promote America’s businesses, the account for 54% of all sales in the United States. This includes industries manufacturing and assembling products in the U.S.A., sales of both imported and American made products, and various and the jobs that employ Americans and add to a vibrant economy. services. Six million larger businesses account for 44% of sales This is a national event and everyone is asked to participate. in the United States. American Made Month will highlight American workers in all 2. Small businesses provide 55% of all present jobs and 66% of professions and focus on ways for America’s consumers to circulate all new jobs. more of their money in America’s economy by supporting products and services provided by American workers. 3. Small businesses occupy up to 50% of all commercial space. During November, 2019, American Made Month will promote These few facts highlight how important our campaign is to efforts to expand jobs for Americans and UNITE local, state and restore tens-of-millions of jobs needed in the United States and national businesses that manufacture, assemble, promote, distribute the possibility of restoring a 50/50 balance between foreign and and sell American made items. American made products available where we shop. In order to Brief Schedule: have this trend continue, I urge you to support the products and 1. Friday, November 1st, Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, services provided by American businesses and American Workers. November 3rd, go out of your way to support National Small The FIRST weekend of every month is National Small Business Business Weekend, which is held the first full weekend of every Weekend. Kindly go out and support your local businesses. For more month. information about this effort, visit 2. November 5th is National Election Day, an opportunity to NationalSmallBusinessWeekend.com. vote for political leaders who support efforts to expand the American Made campaign and jobs for Americans from the self- We Are the Key to Success! employed to individuals employed by major corporations. As America’s consumers join our efforts and look closely 3. Weekend of November 8th, 9th & 10th, promote American at labels on the products they are looking to purchase, it has Made items, list the places where they are sold with a focus on the items that will make great gifts for the holidays. created a more patriotic consumer that has been helping many levels of business in the United States. We encourage 4. November 11th, Veterans Day, a time to honor veterans and everyone to be a patriotic consumer and spend more promote jobs for America’s veterans and all American workers. of their money on products and services provided by 5. November, 28th, Thanksgiving Day, a time to give thanks American workers. Buying American made products and and unite our family, friends and neighbors to support the Buy services helps our cause, and in the process, helps circulate American Made Campaign and jobs for American workers. more of our hard-earned money in the country where we live 6. Friday, November 29th, Black Friday, a time to focus on and want to flourish. American Made EVERYTHING, so American made businesses benefit. The National Consumer Research 7. November 30th, Small Business Saturday, a national event to support America’s small businesses and another opportunity to Center reports that seek out American made products. given a choice between products made in the 8. November 29th and 30th, the last days of American Made U.S.A. or identical Month is an opportunity to consider what more can be done to make the balance of the holiday shopping season a success products made for the businesses manufacturing, assembling, promoting, abroad, 78 percent of distributing and selling American Made Products. Americans would rather buy an American made product. Mark your calendar and spread the word so November “American National reports also indicate that consumers often find it Made Month” will be a great success. difficult to find the items they are seeking made in the United States and would like to see that change as soon as possible. Recent surveys of America’s consumers also show that Find Americans are willing to pay more for products made in the U.S.A. because they know buying American made is one of “Made in America” the most effective ways to encourage businesses to invest Products from your in America. Your participation is appreciated. Kindly spread the word iPhone to your family and friends because American workers need and access your support. American Workers Create and Save American Jobs online at: Radio. 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Second Street Polish Society Looking for homemade POLISH food that will send your taste buds SOARING? Summer Polish Party Visit “Zabawa nad Morzem” CZERW’S KIELBASY In the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia Saturday, August 17, 2019 3370 Tilton Street Philadelphia, PA 19134 at EXIT 6 - formerly Echo’s 215-423-1707 100 W. Walnut Ave., North Wildwood, NJ 08260 For over 80 years, Czerw’s has been the purveyors of old- 5 to 9 P.M. fashioned Polish foods. Using Info call John Bielec (215) 284-7878 the “Old World” technique, our kielbasa is smoked in traditional Sunday, August 18 - Polish Soldiers’ Day, National Shrine of Our brick-oven smokehouses. Lady of Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA. Mass 12:30 P.M., Kielbasa is made and smoked activities throughout the day. All are welcome. Info call fresh daily!! Rest assured you 215-345-0600. are receiving the HIGHEST quality foods from us. None of our products contain artificial fillers or preservatives. Sunday, August 18 - Polka Pals Polka Dance, Sacred Heart Parish Center, 2596 Cornwall Road (Cornwall Rd. & 419), Cornwall, PA. Music by Polka Whoo Band, 2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704. Mark your calendar Sunday, August 25 - Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa & Polish Apostolate Day, National Shrine of Our and plan to attend the Lady of Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA. Mass 12:30 P.M. All are welcome to attend. Info call 215-345-0600. 86th Annual Pulaski Day Parade Sunday, August 25 - Polka Dance, Evergreen Country Club, on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in 415 Hartz Road, Fleetwood, PA, 2 to 6 P.M. Music by John Stevens’ Philadelphia, PA Double Shot Band. Info call 610-944-7501. Sunday, October 6, 2019 Labor Day Weekend, August 31, September 1st and 2nd, and the following weekend Saturday, September 7th & Sunday, Pulaski Parade steps off at 12 Noon from September 8th - Polish American Festival at the National Shrine 20th and the Parkway. of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA. Live music, dance Free seating at Logan Circle in the area of television coverge on groups, food and refreshments each day, 12 Noon to 8 P.M. Info call WPVI-TV6 ABC, 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. Info call 215-922-1700. 215-345-0600 or visit Polish Shrine.com More details at: PulaskiDayParade.com For more information about St. Adalbert Polish Language School Registration & Schedule, call Danuta Eichler 267-251-3776. Saturday, October 12 - Capitol City Polka Dancers Association Friday, September 6 - St. John Cantius Polish Language School Dance, Monaghan Township Fire Hall, 245 West Siddonsburg Road, Registration & First Day of School, School Building, (next to St. Dillsburg, PA. Music by Joe Stanky & the Cadets Band from John Cantius Church), Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, 5 P.M. 5 to 9 P.M. Call Polly 717-774-1031. Info call Ewa Jasz 215-888-7769. Wednesday, September 11 to Sunday, September 15 - St. John Cantius Annual Parish Carnival, 4433 Almond Street in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, Wednesday through Saturday, 6 to 9:30 P.M., Sunday 1 to 5 P.M. Rides, food, games, dinner specials and much more. Info call David Zagorski 215-535-6667. Saturday, September 14 - Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School First Day of School, National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA, 9 A.M. (Registration applications will be available during the Shrine Festival in the Polish School Village and on the school’s website [email protected]. Mass will be on Sunday, September 15, 10:00 A.M. Info call Joanna Mikoluk 484-363-3781. Sunday, September 15 - St. Valentine Church Annual Picnic, Pulaski Park, 875 Mill Road, Andalusia, PA, Mass at 12 Noon followed by the picnic 1 to 5 P.M. Polish food, music. Info call Joyce 267-640-7340. Sunday, September 15 - Polka Pals Polka Dance, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA., 2 to 6 P.M. Music by The Golden Tones Band. Info call Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704. Sunday, September 29 - Polka Dance, Evergreen Country Club, 415 Hartz Road, Fleetwood, PA, 2 to 6 P.M. Music by The Boys from Baltimore Band. Info call 610-944-7501. Friday, October 4 & Saturday, October 5 - Annual Harvest Fest, St. Mary Church, 94 Walnut Road, Hamburg, PA , food, games, raffles and much more. Friday, 4 to 9 PM, Music by Flamin’ Dick & Polish American String Band The Hot Rods Oldies Band. Saturday, 12 noon to 9 P.M. with music A Philadelphia Mummer’s Tradition since 1933 by the Golden Tones Polka Band from 1 to 4 P.M. A Polka Mass will begin at 4:30 P.M. & more music until 9 P.M. Info call 610-562-7657. 856-287-7845 PolishAmericanStringBand.com Polka Deli 2719 E. Allegheny Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19134 Meats & deli products - fish, pierogi & baked goods 2535-37 Castor Avenue (Castor & Aramingo) Telephone: (215) 634-3750 Philadelphia, PA 19134 • 215-744-1531

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