POLISH AMERICAN news October / November 2014 During October, We Salute Our Members, Friends, and Supporters Celebrating Polish American Heritage Month A National Celebration of Polish History, Culture, and Pride For the past 406 years, Polish heritage has been represented in America. When the Polish Settlers arrived in 1608, they opened the fi rst glass industry in America. Over the years, millions of Polish immigrants have joined them in search of the American Dream. Over 20 million Americans share full or partial Polish heritage. People of Polish heritage can look at their family history and see how much Poles in America have contributed to the well-being of every aspect of society and see how much their history, culture, faith, and pride grew in the great mosaic of America during the last 406 years. Polonia in America! As one of America’s major ethnic Polish American Cultural Center groups, Polish Americans remain a vibrant part of our nation’s ethnic Museum Exhibit Hall mosaic, its tax base, and cultural 308 Walnut Street well-being. If we look at what Polonia Featuring Polish History and Culture does in the Philadelphia area, we see a refl ection of the good Polish Americans Open 10 AM to 4 PM do within local communities across FREE ADMISSION the United States. January through April 1. Polish Americans have always been an outstanding pillar in Monday to Friday Philadelphia’s, Pennsylvania’s and the nation’s tax base. The taxes Polish Americans pay include income, property, May through December business, school, sales, inheritance and other taxes, which represent a substantial portion of the annual revenue used to Polish American Monday to Saturday support government services and continue community programs. Cultural Center Gift Shop is Open During 2. 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Their community- wide efforts are sponsored with the intent to maintain Polish history, culture and pride, now and for the future. When community organizers seek assistance from city or state services, they are simply seeking a portion of the services and appropriations which are being made possible from a portion of their own tax dollars. Let Everyone Know You're Polish American Congress Eastern Pennsylvania District Newsletter 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Telephone: (215) 739-3408 PolishAmericanCongress.com October / November 2014 Join the Polish American Congress Read the Polish American News Online at: Eastern Pennsylvania District PolishAmericanNews.com October / November 2014, Polish American News - Page 2 Best Wishes to Our Families, Friends, and the Entire Polonia as We Celebrate Polish American Heritage Month The Edward Adamow Family Walter & Barbara llnicki & Family Walter & Martha Piatek In Memory of Alexander & Helen Bagdzinski Henry Jachimczyk Walter Piesiecki Dolores Bartosiewicz Thomas & Helen Jakubowski Richard P. Poremski Danuta & Marian Bielawiec Jean Joka Marianna Prusik Mrs. Joan Ziomek Birely Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jonik Sharon & Ed Quinn Michael, Marion & Donna Blichasz Christine Kaszupski Marcella J. Reczek Michael A. Bralczyk Hedwig V. Kierbiedz In Memory of Frank & Mary Romanowski Helen Bubulka Thomas & Amber Klenieski Theresa B. Romanowski Walter Buraczyk Stanley Kletkewicz (Stan Klet) Drs. Janusz & Malgorzata Romanski In Memory of Ron Burkhardt Richard & Dorothy Klimek & Family In Memory of Joann Ruszkowski James Cackowski Marie Klincewicz Felicia & Jozef Rzeznik Walter & Carol Ceglowski Mark & Maria Koleda Joseph M. Rzonca Edward Chabalowski In Memory of Andrew Kolodziej Rev. Michael Rzonca David Chominski Al & Patricia Koproski Charles & Joan Sahms Helen Chominski Casimir & Renee Kowalski St. Valentine’s PNCC Caroline A. Ciesielka John & Cynthia Krakowiak Michaeline Schad Ann Pyzik Colduvell Teresa, Mary, Anna & Rose Krakowiak In Memory of Rev. John A. Sitko Mary Ann Collison Alfreda Kruszynski Mr. & Mrs. Stefan W. Skielnik Chester & Helen Cyzio Rev. Pawel Kryszkiewicz Stella Skorupa Dolores Daczkowski Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq. Dr. M. Slomiana Maryanne Daniel Fred & Fran Kwiatkowski Dennis E.Stasko In Memory of Edward & Laura Danielczyk John & Pat Kwoka Marianne Stone Gilbert F. Darlak Rev. Msgr. Kevin Lawrence Frank & Linda Szynal Irene Darlak Mr. & Mrs. John F. Lesniewski Joseph Trytek Jack & Dorothy Dempsey Richard Logis In Memory of Wally Twardowski In Memory of Walter Derby In Memory of Frances & Eugene Lubienecki In Memory of Dorothy L. Walunas Joanna Esry Rev. Leo Maletz Joseph Walunas Rita S. Frankowski Louis Marchuk Warczyglowa (1830 Uprising) Frances A. Frederick Captain & Mrs. David B. McGuigan, USN (Ret.) Mrs. Helen Waskiewicz Frances X. Gates Renatta Metkowski In Memory of Michael Weksel Bob & Barbara Gogoj Irene Chmielowski Miller Robert Wieckowski Helena Golos Richard V. Nowakowski Rev. Dennis Witalec Leon & Harriet Gosciniak Stella T. Ochmanski Regina Wnukowski Edward Grabowski Rev. James Oliver Stephen R. Wojdak Mr. & Mrs. John Groch & Sons Mr. & Mrs. John Opiela Albina Wojtkowski In Memory of Frank, Laura & Dorothy Orlichowski In Memory of Ted Wojtkowski Frank III Gutowicz Rev. Jan Palkowski Sir Stanley A. Wojtusik Theresa Hayden Pauline Fathers & Brothers Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Wyszynski Helen Hrabowski Mayor Ed Pawlowski, Allentown, PA Rev. Joseph Zingaro From the Desk of Janusz Romanski, Ph.D Visit “The Kosciuszko Room” As the president of the Polish People’s During October, “Polish American Heritage Month”, or anytime University, Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy “PUL”, throughout the year, visit the Kosciuszko Room in Ansonia, CT. I offer best wishes to Polonia as we celebrate The Kosciuszko Room, established in 1980 by Joseph Wardzala, Polish American Heritage Month during who devoted more than 50 years of his life studying the life and October. accomplishments of General Thaddeus Kosciuszko, and sponsored In October PUL begins its monthly lecture by the Kosciuszko Historical Society of Ansonia, Derby, Shelton and series. The following is the schedule of our Seymour, is located on the second fl oor in the historic General David upcoming lectures for 2014: Polski Dom, Humphreys House, 37 Elm Street, Ansonia, CT. Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, While in the United States, Kosciuszko befriended General Philadelphia, PA., at 3 P.M. Humphreys and spent much time in his home. The Kosciuszko Room displays many artifacts honoring General Polish People’s University lecture in 2014: Kosciuszko, including photographs, books, portraits, dolls dressed in October 19, Third Sunday - Danuta Piatkowska - historian, writer traditional Polish dress, and a letter written by Humphreys to “Droga bez powrotu – Emigracyjny szlak Tomasza Drzewniaka” Kosciuszko in 1791. It is open, admission free, Monday through “Way with No Return –Immigrant Life of Tomasz Drzewniak” Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m., or by appointment by calling Joseph November 16, Third Sunday -Prof Charles Krasicki – writer, Wardzala at 203-732-5886. historian “Estetyka niszczenia w poezji polskiej okresu Solidarnosci.” “Methods of trying to destroy Polish poetry during the time of Solidarity.” Tomaszewski Funeral Home December 7, First Sunday -Anthony Krzywicki, Esquire “Wielkosz czlowieka nie jest mierzona jego bogactwem, ale kim jest w rzeczywistosci.” “The Greatness of a Person is not Measured by his Wealth but by who He is”. Ewa Matczak, D.M.D. General Dentistry 3084 Aramingo Avenue 4250 Richmond Street Philadelphia, PA 19134 Philadelphia, PA 19137 Edward C. Tomaszewski, Inc. Funeral Home 215-739-2787 215-533-2787 2728-30 East Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134-5999 Offi ce Hours by Appointment Mowimy Po Polsku (215) 739-6624 October / November 2014, Polish American News - Page 3 Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq. 2014 “Pride of Polonia Award” Recipient Best Wishes for an Enjoyable Polish American Heritage Month On Sunday, August 24, 2014, at the conclusion of the 12:30 P.M. and Pulaski Day Parade Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Congratulations & Sto Lat PA, the Polish Apostolate Pride of Polonia Award was presented to Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq., Polonia extends congratulations to by Bishop Grzegorz Rys, Auxiliary Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. who was Bishop of Krakow, and Msgr. re-elected as National President of the Anthony Czarnecki, National Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Chairman of the Polish Apostolate (PRCUA) during the elections that Committee. took place at the 61st National PRCUA The Pride of Polonia Award was Convention held August 10-13, 2014, at established in 1992 by the Executive the Grand Plaza Hotel and Conference Board of the Polish Apostolate to Center in Toledo, Ohio. recognize individuals who