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Wyandotte, (grades 1 to 12) graduating in1979. He then entered St. Mary's College,Orchard Lake, to begin studies for thePriesthood. Walter Ptak spent a semesterstudying Polish language and culture atthe Catholic University in Lublin, Polanduntil Marshal Law was declared onDecember 13, 1981.

He graduated from St. Mary's in 1983with a BA in Philosophy and a doubleminor in Theology and Polish Language &Culture. He entered St. John ProvincialSeminary in Plymouth, MI for graduatestudies in Theology and graduated with aMDiv Degree in 1987. He was ordained aDeacon for the Archdiocese of Detroit onJune 6, 1987 and ordained a Priest for theArchdiocese of Detroit on Nov. 14, 1987 at

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral by His Excellency ArchbishopEdmund Szoka. (Continued on page 11)

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www.PRCUA.org May 1, 2012May 1, 2012 - 1 maja 2012 No. 5 - Vol. CXXVI

Naród PPolski PPolish NNationBi-lingual Publication of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America - A Fraternal Benefit Society Safeguarding Your Future with Life Insurance & Annuities.

Join the PRCUA Life Insurance Sales Force Today!Join the PRCUA Life Insurance Sales Force Today!Does helping people provide you with a feeling of gratitude? Do you or someone you know have a

warm personality combined with effective sales skills? The PRCUA is seeking new and/orexperienced candidates, preferably with an insurance or service background, to market our financialproducts. Please contact: Robert Fattore, PRCUA Sales Director at 1-800-772-8632 Ext. 2631 or [email protected] for more information. Sales and Product Training can be completed inperson or online. Call NOW!!

PRCUA Privacy Act - Safeguarding Members’ Information

NOTICE: All PRCUAmembers are receiving thisone issue of the newspaperwhich contains informationabout the PRCUA’s PrivacyAct. Next month, only NarodPolski subscribers willreceive the newspaper.

Protecting your privacyis important to the PolishRoman Catholic Union ofAmerica. We want ourcustomers to understandwhat information we collectand how we use it.

Information We CollectAbout You - You haveprovided the Polish RomanCatholic Union of Americacertain nonpublic personalinformation, such as yourname, age, residence, maritalstatus and social securitynumber. If you have appliedfor life insurance or anannuity, you also providedus with employment andmedical information andauthorized us to obtainfurther information con-

cerning your health history,mode of living, avocationsand other personal character-istics. Based on thisauthorization, only the mini-mum amount of informationnecessary to underwrite yourapplication has been collect-ed. If you have applied for amortgage or a student loan,you also have provided uswith information about youremployment, income andassets.

Information We CollectThrough Our Websitewww.prcua.org - We dotrack general website non-personal information todetermine the number ofwebsite visitors; date andtime of access; host or serverprovider information. Thisinformation is used toimprove website content,monitor traffic and diagnoseserver problems and is notdisclosed to third parties.

We do not obtain orutilize user-specific

information and do notcapture personal informationunless you willingly provideit to us either directly by e-mail or in those areas of thewebsite where you mayprovide it for informationaltype requests.

In order to provide betterservice, the Polish RomanCatholic Union of Americamay occasionally use a"cookie." A "cookie" is a smalltext file placed on your harddrive by our webpage server.These cookies do not collectpersonally identifiableinformation, and we do notcombine informationcollected through cookieswith other personalinformation to determinewho you are or your e-mailaddress. We may use cookiesfor a number of purposes,such as storing yourpassword so that you do nothave to input it every timeyou visit our website. Youcan set up your web browser

to inform you when cookiesare sent or to prevent cookiesfrom being sent. However,disabling cookies mayreduce the functionality ofcertain options availablethrough the Polish RomanCatholic Union of America'swebsite.

Confidentiality andSecurity - We maintain thehighest levels ofconfidentiality concerningyour nonpublic personalinformation. The employeesat the Home Office and ourbranch offices have beentrained in the carefulhandling and protection ofsuch information. Anyoversight of these matters isrigorous and our employeesunderstand that improperdisclosure of nonpublicpersonal information is aserious matter with severeconsequences.

PRCUA works hard toensure that our systems aresecure so that they meet

industry standards andcomply with Federal andState regulations regardingthe safeguarding ofnonpublic personal inform-ation. Where appropriate, weemploy firewalls, encryptiontechnology, user authenti-cation systems (e.g.,passwords and personal userID) and access controlmechanisms to control thephysical and electronicaccess to our systems anddata. We also institutepolicies and procedures tomaintain the accuracy ofcustomer information.

What Information WeDisclose - We are a fraternalbenefit society that hasalways been committed toprotecting the privacy of ourmembers. There are noaffiliated financial institu-tions or third-party non-affiliates, which have accessto your nonpublic personalinformation, except pursuantto your (Continued on page 12)

PRCUA NATIONAL CHAPLAIN ELECTED PRESIDENT OF P.A.P.A.The Polish Roman Catholic Union of

America is proud to announce that ourNational Chaplain Rev. Walter J. Ptak,Pastor of Our Lady of Mount CarmelParish in Wyandotte, MI, received thehonor of being elected as President of thePolish American Priests’ Association(P.A.P.A.) and Rev. Eric Orzech, of St.John Cantius Parish in Cleveland, Ohio -one of Narod Polski’s priest columnists anda member of PRCUA Soc. #2220 - waselected as Vice President of P.A.P.A. Theelection took place on April 19th duringthe 23rd Annual National P.A.P.A.Convention held from April 16 to 20, inMichigan City, IN.

Short Biography - Walter J. Ptak wasborn on September 20, 1961, the fifth ofseven children born to Walter A. and Margaret A. Ptak. Hewas educated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish School in

Rev. Walter J. Ptak, PRCUA National Chaplain

1-4 - 21-24 - WARREN, MI - TEXAS HOLD’EM, BLACK JACK + ROULETTE NIGHT at PampaLanes, 31925 Van Dyke Ave., (N of 13 Mile Rd), Warren, MI. Dinner 6-8:30 pm, cost $25includes $10 in starting chips for games: 6 pm-2 am. Proceeds to benefit Pope John Paul IISoc. #1593. Contact: Wallace Ozog at 586-751-8168 for dinner reservation by May 2nd.

5 LANSING, MI - SOC. #2342 PIEROGI DAY on Sat., May 5 at 7 pm at the FederatedPolish Home, 1030 W. Mt. Hope, Lansing, MI. Contact: Tom Croff 517-627-0222

6 WARREN, MI - POLSKIE MAKI DANCERS RECITAL on Sunday, May 6 at 2 pm at LincolnHigh School, 9 Mile + Van Dyke in Warren, MI. Contact: 586-979-5164

10 LANSING, MI - SOC. #2342 MEETING AND POT LUCK on Thurs., May 10 at 6 pm atthe Federated Polish Home, 1030 W. Mt. Hope, Lansing, MI. Contact: 517-339-4604

12 DETROIT, MI - NATIONAL JOIN HANDS DAY on Sat., May 12, 10 am - 12 Noon at St.Albertus Polish Catholic Church, 4231 St. Aubin St., Detroit, MI. All PRCUA, families andfriends are welcome. We will plant flowers and clean-up. Bring gardening gloves, suppliesand flowers to plant. This is a great community service. Contact: Chris Ozog 586-524-4907

133 Happy MMother’s DDay13 WYANDOTTE, MI - MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH on Sun., May 13, 8:30 – 12 Noon, PRCUA#162, 1430 Oak St., Wyandotte, MI. All you can Eat - $7 adults, $4.50 children to 12. Eggs,pancakes, sausage, hashbrowns, toast, fruit. Contact: Pres. Stan Pasko at 313-815-5230

14 CHICAGO, IL - DISTRICT # 7 MEETING on Mon., May 14 at 7:30 pm, PRCUA SocialHall, 984 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL. Crowning of the Bl. Mother. Contact: 773-763-4069

15 JOHNSTOWN, PA - ST. CASIMIR'S SOC. #531 MEETING on Tues., May 15 at 7:30 pm,306 Power St. Send premiums to: Ed Kaplaniak, 521 Southmont, Johnstown, PA 15905

16 CHICAGO, IL - PRCUA SOC. #475 MEETING on Wed., May 16 at 7:30 pm at PRCUASocial Hall, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL Contact: B. Jura 773-685-3134

17 CHICAGO, IL - ILL-IND WOMEN'S DIVISION MEETING on Thurs., May 17 at 10:30 am atPRCUA Social Hall, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL. Crowning of Blessed Mother andhonoring Mother of the Year. Contact: Irene Rush 630-295-5607

19 DEARBORN HTS. MI - PRCUA #162 vs PRCUA #718 GOLF RYDER CUP on Sat., May 19at 10 am at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26116 W Warren St., Dearborn Heights, MI LimitedSpace. Contact Mike Halberstadt at 734-283-4810

20 WYANDOTTE, MI - SUNDAY AFTERNOON POLKA DANCE on Sun., May 20 at PRCUA#162, 1430 Oak St., Wyandotte, MI, featuring Chicago’s D-Street Band w/Lenny Zielinski.Doors open at 1 pm, music 2-6 pm. Tickets at the door $12.00.

20 WYANDOTTE, MI - SOC #162 MEETING on Sun., May 20 at 1:00 pm at PRCUA #162Hall, 1430 Oak St, Wyandotte, MI. Dues: Linda Alexander, 69 Winder, Unit 462, Detroit, MI48201. Contact: Pres. Stan Pasko at 313-815-5230

20 WEST HAVEN, CT - ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOC #463 ELECTION MEETING on Sun.,May 20 at 11 am at Polish American Political Club, 194 W. Spring St., West Haven, CT. Allmembers are urged to attend.

21-24 WARREN, MI - PRCUA POPE JOHN PAUL II TEXAS HOLD'EM, BLACK JACK +ROULETTE NIGHT at Pampa Lanes, 31925 Van Dyke, Warren, MI, 6 pm-2 am. Proceeds go forthe Society's Fraternal Fund. Contact: W. Ozog at 586-751-8168 for information.

22 WARREN, MI - POPE JOHN PAUL II SOC. #1593 MEETING on Tues., May 22 at 7 pm,St. Anne's H.S., 36000 Mound Rd., Warren, MI. Contact: B. Adamkiewicz 586-573-7510

Calendar oof PRCUA EEvents

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1 DETROIT, MI - POLISH AMERICAN NIGHT ATCOMERICA on Fri., June 1, Tigers vs. Yankees, Polka music5:30 p.m., Polish dancing on the field at 6:30 p.m., Game7:05, post game fireworks. Cost: $43 pkg. includes upperbox infield seat, t-shirt, hot dog/chips/soda and $3donation to Soc. #1593 Scholarship Fund. Contact W. Ozogat 586-751-8168 or [email protected]

2 STERLING HTS., MI - POPE JOHN PAUL II SOC. YOUTHBOWLING FUN DAY on Sat., June 2 at Five Star Lanes, 2666Metropolitan Pkwy, Sterling Hts., MI. Open to all. Bowlingstarts at 10 am. Fee for PRCUA members $5 per child-includes lunch, 3 games reg. bowling or 2 games bumperbowling, shoes and prizes. PRCUA non-members $6 forbumper bowlers; $8 for regular bowlers. Lunch for adults -$3. Contact: Valerie Brumm at 248-622-8949.

10 ANNUAL SACRED HEART MASS on Sun., June 10 at 2pm at Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 31st St.,Orland Park, IL. Buffet Luncheon following Mass atHackney’s of Palos Park, 123rd + LaGrange Rd., Palos Park,IL. Donation: $25. Please RSVP by 6/5/12: K. Lech, 12551Palos West D., Palos Park, IL 60464 or call 708-361-5029

14 LANSING, MI - SOC. 2342 MEETING AND POT LUCKon Thurs., June 14 at 6 pm, Polish Home, 1030 W. Mt. Hope,Lansing, MI. Contact Betty Seckinger 517-339-4604

19 JOHNSTOWN, PA - ST. CASIMIR'S SOC. #531MEETING on Tues., June 19 at 7:30 pm, 306 Power St. Sendpremiums to: Ed Kaplaniak, 521 Southmont, Johnstown, PA15905

Get Well WishesThe PRCUA is happy to inform our

members that PRCUA National Vice ChaplainRev. Monsignor Stanley E. Milewski is doingwell in rehabilitation after a fall!

He is now in the Heartland HealthcareCenter, 925 West South Blvd., Troy, Michigan48085. Visitation hours at the Rehab Center are:8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. daily. Since hisroom number may change, address cards to:Attn: Msgr. Stanley Milewskiat the above address. Let us keep him in our prayers.

POLISH AMERICAN DAY AT SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICAGurnee, IL - Saturday, June 2, 2012

Everyone is invited to attend this day of fun andentertainment. Reduced-price tickets are $28 - childrenunder 2 yrs. Free. For tickets call: PRCUA 1-800-772-8632ext. 2601

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POLISH AMERICAN NIGHT - CHICAGOTuesday, July 3, 2012 - 7:10 P.M.

U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, ILWHITE SOX VS. TEXAS RANGERS

Lower box seats $20. Deadline: Monday, June 11. Fortickets call: PRCUA 1-800-772-8632 ext. 2601

JUNE

Narod Polski May 1, 2012

Have a CDHave a CD or IRA Maturing?or IRA Maturing?Invest in a PRCUA Annuity NOW! Invest in a PRCUA Annuity NOW!

PRCUA ANNUITY PORTFOLIO SERIES ACCUMULATION VALUE MILLENNIUM CLASSIC PREFERRED

$ 300.00 - and above 3.000% 3.000% 3.000%

Note: The above APYs could change with market conditions in the future.Present conditions in the world financial markets dictate this change. Please visitwww.prcua.org/annuity to keep posted on the current PRCUA annuity APYs.

Message from the PRCUASales and Marketing Depts. into LLife aand

Save wwith PPRCUADuring the month of May, the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America is

celebrating NEW LIFE by offering our SPRING LIFE INSURANCE SPECIAL!Receive $2,000 or $4,000 of life insurance as a

BONUS at no additional cost to you!We are offering our 20-Year Limited Pay Whole Life plan with at least $10,000

of life insurance protection and PRCUA will add $2,000 of life insurance to thecertificate face value! A total $12,000 of coverage for the price of $10,000 - that'sExtra, Free Security! Additionally, if you purchase $20,000 face value, you willreceive $4,000 of FREE insurance!

Example: A male, age 30, who is a standard non-smoker, may purchase a$10,000 20-year limited pay whole life certificate for $206.80 annually and receive$2,000 of insurance as a bonus - at no additional cost. A savings of almost $800during the 20 year period!

Features of the 20-Year Limited Pay Whole Life plan include:- 20 low annual payments for a lifetime of life insurance coverage- Payments can also be arranged semi-annually, quarterly or monthly- Plan is dividend participating- Accumulation of cash values - Availability of PRCUA benefits of membership: Narod Polski publication,educational scholarships and loans, single-family residential mortgage loans, sportstournaments, cultural and ethnic events and much more!

For more information or to apply, please contact your local PRCUA SalesRepresentative or call 1-800-772-8632 ext. 2631 or 2632. You can also reach us byemail: [email protected]

PRCUA' s FPRCUA' s FAMILAMILY PLUSY PLUSLIFE INSURANCE SPECIALLIFE INSURANCE SPECIAL

The PRCUA is offering a 10% discount with the FAMILY PLUS LIFEINSURANCE SPECIAL. And you decide the definition of “family.” Any two (2)individuals (or more) will be considered a family, for example: husband/wife andchild(ren); single parent and child(ren), grandparent and grandchild(ren), siblings, etc.At least one individual must be an adult (age 16 and up). If medically qualified, as longas 2 or more individuals are covered, you qualify as a family and are eligible toparticipate in the FAMILY PLUS SPECIAL.

This plan offers life insurance that applies to a PRIMARY INSURED and aSECONDARY INSURED and can include as many family members as you choose.YOU DECIDE what type of Life Insurance best suits your current financial needs andbudget. For example, the Primary Insured must have a minimum of $50,000 in WholeLife Insurance or a combination of $25,000 Whole Life and $25,000 20-Year Term LifeInsurance. The Secondary Insured must have a minimum of $25,000 Whole LifeInsurance or a $25,000 20-Year Level Term Life Insurance Certificate. YOU decide whois primary and who is secondary and the coverage for each insured. If the SecondaryInsured is a Juvenile (under the age of 16), the minimum face value of Whole LifeInsurance for a Juvenile is $10,000. The total premium would be calculated as follows:

INSURED GEN. AGE CLASS INSUR. PLAN ANNUAL PREMIUMSPrimary Male 35 Non-Smoker $25,000 Whole Life & $306.00

$25,000 20-Year Term 92.50Secondary Female 35 Non-Smoker $25,000 Whole Life 269.25Juvenile Male 10 Non-Smoker $10,000 Whole Life 91.40Juvenile Female 10 Non-Smoker $10,000 Whole Life 84.90

TOTAL $95,000 Combined Life Insurance $844.05LESS ANNUAL 10% FAMILY PLUS LIFE INSURANCE DISCOUNT - 84.40

ACTUAL COST $759.65

NOTE: The above table is just one example of the FAMILY PLUS LIFE INSURANCESPECIAL. A unique Plan will be created just for you and your family, based upon yourindividual circumstances.

The premium rates are calculated based upon the usual pricing guidelines for eachindividual, but for the FAMILY PLUS LIFE INSURANCE SPECIAL, after the entirecost is determined for each individual covered, TEN PERCENT (10%) WILL BEDEDUCTED from the total premium THIS YEAR and EACH YEAR that you pay thispremium in the future. Although the ACTUAL COST is based upon an annualpremium payment, for your convenience, either monthly, quarterly, semi-annual orannual premium payments can be arranged.

THIS IS A GREAT VALUE!Contact your local PRCUA Agent/Deputy or call one of the PRCUA Offices listed onpage 4.

Final Expense ProductFinal Expense ProductComing Soon!Coming Soon!

The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America is excited to announce theupcoming launch of Final Expense Insurance Coverage. Soon we will have aproduct that can be the perfect choice to assist you in your retirement and estateplanning needs. Some highlights include:

A Whole Life policy with no medical exam required*

Non-Dividend & Dividend participating programs

Lifetime coverage

Premiums never increase

Cash Value policy growth

Up to $25,000 in coverage to age 75

Up to $15,000 in coverage from age 76-85

5-Pay and Single-Pay (up to age 75) and Single-Pay (ages 76-85)

*Underwriting department reserves the right to conduct a medical background check

OTHER BENEFITS TO PURCHASING FINAL EXPENSE INSURANCE

Provides heirs with funds for funeral expenses

Tax exempt from estate taxes (Consult with your tax professional.)

Option available to use annuity funds to purchase

A vehicle to reduce exposure of taxable estate or assets

Funds to offset nursing home and medical costs

Immediate access to funds (Cash Value)

More information to come in our next issue...

PRCUA Jump Start Sales Contest Winners Announced!

The PRCUA is proud to announce the winning agents in the January-MarchPRCUA Jump Start Sales Contest.

This January-through-March Sales Contest was initiated to help our salesrepresentatives and deputies kick off the PRCUA 2012 product sales campaign inhigh fashion. The following PRCUA sales representatives were awarded with a$200 gift card for their accomplishments. Let's give them all a hand!Congratulations!

Thaddeus Klamerus - Michigan ($250,000 in Life Insurance sold.)

Janusz Domaszuk - Illinois ($450,000 in Life Insurance sold.)


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JOIN HANDS DAY IN MISaturday, May 12 · 10:00am - 12:00 noon

St. Albertus Polish Catholic Church 4231 St. Aubin St., Detroit, Michigan

All PRCUA, families and friends are welcome to attendthis event. We will be planting flowers, cleaning landscaping,etc... (bring gardening gloves and equipment - even someflowers to plant). This is a great community service that isgreatly appreciated by the Polish American Historic SiteAssociation.

The reason St Albertus was chosen is because the PRCUAwas founded there in 1873, then it moved to Chicago. Theparish was founded in 1872 by Fr. Szymon (Simon)Wieczorek. It became a spiritual and devotional home tomany Kashubian Poles who arrived in Detroit between 1865and 1914. The church was built from 1883-85. It wasdedicated by Bishop Caspar Henry Borgess, the Bishop ofDetroit, on July 4, 1885.

Elizabeth Grabowski served thePRCUA as National Director of District 9for 10 years (2002 - 2012). She resigneddue to personal reasons in March of 2012.During her time as National Director,Elizabeth Grabowski has been verydedicated to the PRCUA and its mission,and for this we are very grateful.

Elizabeth was born in Poland andreceived a degree in economics fromKatowice University. She also finished a3-year school of sociology in Sosnowiec.

She arrived in the USA in 1984, metand married Konrad Grabowski in 1986 in Chicago and started afamily. The Grabowskis have 6 children: Natalia, Sonia, Bart,Bernadette, Agatha and Kinga and they reside in Munster, IN. Theyare a 100% PRCUA family!

Elizabeth joined PRCUA Soc. #413 in 1991 and became a licenseddeputy. She was a PRCUA dance teacher at St. Florian’s. In 1996, sheand Grace Biestek reorganized District 9 schools into the PRCUA St.Rafael Kalinowski Polish Dance & Language School at the CarmeliteFather’s Shrine in Munster, IN. They also introduced the PolishConsulate to the PRCUA, a relationship that has continued ever since.Elizabeth served as School Director from 1996-2008. She hiredqualified teachers and the school was officially accredited in 2004. AsDirector, she was a delegate to the Indiana Fraternal Congress, whereshe served as Vice President. With her family, she faithfullyparticipated in almost all local PRCUA activities, Chicago Hts. SisterCity programs and the Polish American Community Fair.

She sold PRCUA products to both her students and their parents,got youths involved in PRCUA basketball tournaments and served asFin. Secy. of Society #234. Elizabeth leaves behind a legacy of activitythat will be hard to match. Bóg zap³aæ!

Thanks Accorded toPast Dir. Elizabeth Grabowski

Elizabeth Grabowski

Sacred HHeart MMassJune 110th, 22:00 pp.m.

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OOrrllaanndd PPaarrkk,, IILLBuffet Luncheon following Mass at

Hackney’s of Palos Park123rd and LaGrange Road, Palos Park, IL

Donation: $25.00Please R.S.V.P. to:

Krystyna Lech12551 Palos West Drive

Palos Park, IL 60464708-361-5029 by Tues., June 5, 2012

Polish ConstitutionDay Parade

Join us - show your Polish Pride!On Saturday, May 5 at 11:30 a.m., Chicago’s historic

Polish Constitution Day Parade will kick off for the 121styear! This parade is recognized across the nation as one ofPolonia’s largest and finest parades, celebrating Poland’sfarsighted democratic constitution.

The event will start at Columbus Dr. and Balbo St. inGrant Park and proceed down Columbus Drive. PRCUAdignitaries, dance and language schools and the 2012Cinderella-Prince Charming will participate. Everyone isurged to attend this event and show your Polish pride!

On Sat. & Sun. May 5-6, Mayfest Weekend will be held atCopernicus Foundation, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago,featuring PRCUA’s Polonia Ensemble & Wesoly Lud PolishFolk Dance Co. on Sunday, as well as performers DAAB,Audio Feels and Trebunie-Tutki and others on 2 stages, Polishfood, and kids’ activities. Please support our PRCUA groupsby attending! Info: www.3majowka.com

District 7 Fund Raiser is SuccessCHICAGO, IL - The Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage

Dinner, hosted by PRCUA District 7, was enjoyed by a fullcapacity crowd at the PRCUA Social Hall on Sunday, March11. District 7 President Walter Szarowicz welcomed guests andDistrict 7 National Dir. Bob Bugielski offered said Grace.

Adding excitement to the festivities was the selection ofthe “Lad and Lass” of the day from the names of all the guestspresent. The lucky couple were Lass Diane Nanna and LadTim Jura. Congratulations! They each received a box of candyand a corsage or boutonniere.

A raffle of a variety of prizes was held. PRCUA’s 2012Cinderella Sylvia Kupiec and Prince Charming Pawel Cwylhelped to distribute the raffle prizes to the winners.

The afternoon was enjoyed by all. Thanks are extended tothe Committee forall their workpreparing forthis event. TheC o m m i t t e ewould like tothank everyonefor supportingthis event andthey lookforward to nextyear.

(Above, l-r) TimJura, CinderellaSylvia Kupiec,

Prince CharmingPawel Cwyl andDianne Nanna

(Left, l-r) Committee memberMary Gorny, SylviaKupiec, Pawel Cwyl

and District 7Secretary Shirley

Dudzinski


Dearly DDeparted PPRCUABrothers and SSisters

NAME SOC STATE

BARLIK, ANTHONY 1380 PA

BAUMGARTNER, SHARON 2303 WI

CHIKI, JEAN 413 IN

DOMANSKI, SHERIDAN 1633 OH

DORKEN, HARRIET 1575 IL

DZIENGELESKI, CHRISTINA 2002 PA

FISCHER, VERONICA 203 NY

FROGNOWSKI, PAULINE 709 OH

GAINES, CAMILLA 1004 IL

GLEBA, REV. PETER 132 NY

GNIAZDOWSKI, MARY 1133 PA

GONERKA, BERNARD 1000 IL

HALAPY, GENEVIEVE 213 WV

HALMI, JOSEPH 1486 IL

HOJNACKI, ROSE 1000 IL

JASKULSKI, LEONARD 28 NY

KALINOWSKI, VICTORIA 1612 IL

KAPELLA, LEOCADIA 295 PA

KEATING, KENNETH 1513 MI

KOCZWARA, DORIS 899 MA

KONIECZNY, FRANCIS 1486 IL

KOONCE, GERALDINE 475 IL

KOWALCZYK, HELEN 1213 NJ

KUDELKA, JOSEPHINE 227 OH

KURDZIEL, SALLY 2001 PA

KWIT, SYLVESTER 179 IL

LAWRENCE, JEAN 1579 IL

LEBAN, JEAN 122 IL

LECH, ELEANOR 337 IN

LOJEK, MITCHELL 1118 MI

MACHAJ, ANN 800 IL

MCHALE, HELEN 2003 PA

NAME SOC STATE

MITZO, IRENE 160 NY

MOLNAR, JOHN JAMES 2132 OH

OSITKOWSKI, STEPHANIE 2220 OH

PAWELA, HELEN 1000 IL

PELLEGRINO, HELEN 105 KS

PLOCKI, CASIMIR 224 PA

POKOPAC, ARTHUR 2248 OH

POSUNIAK, FELIX 718 MI

PYKOSZ, VALERIA 337 IN

REVAK, CATHERINE 413 IN

REZNICK, WILLIAM 1031 IN

ROGERS, BERNICE 606 IL

RUPNICK, MARIAN 2004 PA

SCEGO, EMILY 1579 IL

SENDOBRY, MARY 539 MO

SOLOLESKI, PAULINE 1004 IL

SPRINGER, FLORENCE 2100 OH

STATKIEWICZ, JENNIE 2022 PA

STRZALKO, STELLA 78 MI

SUCHARSKI, BENEDICT 2109-2220 OH

SUSZYNSKA, JEANNE 1049 MA

THOMAS, IRENE 542 IL

TOPIENIAK, ANTOINETTE 2001 PA

TYLUTKI, FRANK 87 MI

VINOKUROW, DEBORAH 2227 MI

VINOKUROW, PEGGY 2227 MI

WADE, OLIVIA 224 PA

WALLACE, PAULINE 2274 MI

WENZOWSKI, FRANCES 213 WV

WITKOWSKI, THERESA 2227 MI

WYDRA, ADAM 308 IL

ZMUDA, GREGORY 718 MI

MMaayy tthheeyy rreesstt iinn eetteerrnnaall ppeeaaccee..

P.A.P.A. 2012 CONVENTIONThe 23rd Annual National Convention of the Polish

American Priests' Association (P.A.P.A.) was held from April 16- 20, 2012 in Michigan City, Indiana, hosted for the first time byits Indiana Chapter. The convention venue was the Blue ChipCasino and Spa Hotel, which provided a warm and hospitablehome base for all of the convention delegates from throughoutthe U.S.A. and Canada.

P.A.P.A. is a national organization through which Polishpriests from around the country unite to deepen their priestlyfraternity, promote the cultural, traditional, and spiritual valuesof Polonia, and deal with the pastoral and ecclesiastical concernsaffecting Polish Americans. It is invaluable for the members ofP.A.P.A. to be able to gather annually, where the insights andperspectives of members enrich everyone, and bring forthconcrete proposals to practically and effectively address the matters at hand. P.A.P.A. is atrue blessing to its priests and to the Church!

The convention began with the National Officers and Board of Directors meeting onthe afternoon of Monday, April 16th. This helped to formulate the outline for thebusiness portion of the proceedings and led into the Opening Banquet and first sessionwhere national officers President Fr. Eric Orzech of Cleveland, Vice-President Msgr. PeterZendzian of Brooklyn, Secretary Fr. James Miara of New York, and Treasurer Fr. WalterPtak of Detroit, inaugurated the 23rd Annual Convention.

On Tuesday, April 17th, following prayers, the business session was greeted andaddressed by the Most Rev. Andrew Wypych, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, who alsoserves as Executive Director of the Catholic League for Religious Assistance to Poland.The delegates then headed to St. Hedwig Church in Gary, where they were met withgreat hospitality and an enthusiastic reception. Mass was celebrated by the Most Rev.Dale Melczek, Bishop of Gary, who also delivered the homily. Afterward, the groupstopped to see St. Adalbert Church in Whiting before journeying to the Cavalier Inn inHammond for a festive lunch. While there, delegates were treated to a brief presentationby Robert Fattore, PRCUA Director of Sales. From there, the priests went around thecorner to beautiful St. Casimir Church in Hammond and then St. Stanislaus Church inEast Chicago, before visiting the Polish Carmelite Monastery and Shrines in Munster.Following a tour of the Shrine grounds, a wonderful dinner was served before thedelegates returned to the hotel for the evening.

Wednesday, April 18th began with prayers and another business session before thedelegates left for Mass at the monumental St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Michigan City.Mass was offered by Fr. Eric Orzech, National President, who also preached the homily.Afterward, the parish provided lunch for everyone during which the priests wereserenaded with a beautiful program offered by the school children. The rest of the daywas free, offering everyone the opportunity to enjoy the many points of interest in thearea, as they wished. As with each evening of the convention, a delightful hospitalityroom was available to everyone upon their return.

Thursday, April 19th, was a day-on-the-road as the delegates journeyed to SouthBend. After visiting that bastion of French Catholicism, The University of Notre Dame dulac, Mass was celebrated at St. Hedwig Church, offered by the Most Rev. Kevin Rhoades,Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, who also preached and joined thegroup for a delicious lunch in the parish hall. From there, the priests went on awhirlwind tour of South Bend's Polish churches: St. Stanislaus, St. Casimir, St. Adalbert,and St. Stanislaus Kostka. Afterward, they stopped by the oldest Polish parish, St. Maryof Czestochowa in Otis, before returning in the mid-afternoon to the hotel.

Following a brief respite, a business session was held where the election of newnational officers and a few directors was conducted. P.A.P.A.'s new officers are: Fr.Walter Ptak of Detroit, President; Fr. Eric Orzech of Cleveland, Vice-President: Fr.Nicholas Coffaro of Saginaw, Secretary; and Fr. Ronald Osinski of Altoona-Johnstown,Treasurer. Replacing the Rev. Canon Thomas Machalski of Brooklyn, Msgr. DanielPlocharczyk of Hartford, Fr. Walter Rakoczy of Gary, and Fr. Maciej Melaniuk ofMetuchen as Directors on the National Board are the Rev. Canon Gerald Borawski ofLafayette, Rev. Canon Philip Majka of Arlington, Rev. Canon Witold Mroziewski ofBrooklyn, and Fr. Sigmund Peplowski, Paterson.

Very sincere thanks go to the officers and directors who served P.A.P.A. sogenerously and well over these past years. Your prayers are requested for the newly-elected officers and those assuming new positions for this term. Know that P.A.P.A.relies upon your help, cooperation, and support for continued success.

Thursday evening was capped-off with a magnificent Banquet at the Blue Chip.Joining the officers and directors were Bishop Melczek of Gary, Bishop John Yanta,Emeritus of Amarillo, Texas, who was present throughout the convention and is aFounding Father of P.A.P.A., and Fr. Czeslaw Krysa of Buffalo, who delivered a stirringkeynote address on "The Challenges Facing Polonia in America." P.A.P.A.'s highesthonor, the Fr. Leopold Moczygemba Award was bestowed posthumously upon thelegendary Msgr. Zdzislaw Peszkowski - a man who should need no further introductionto anyone familiar with Poland and Polonia. Joined by over 200 representatives ofIndiana Polonia, good food, good entertainment, and a good time were shared by all.

On Friday, April 20th, Mass at the Blue Chip, and the homily, were offered by Past-Pres. Fr. Eric Orzech, who then brought the 23rd Convention of P.A.P.A. to a close.

Thanks go to the Indiana Chapter for hosting the 2012 convention and to the plan-ning team of Fr. Steve Kosinski and Fr. Walter Rakoczy of Gary, Fr. Leonard Chrobot ofFt. Wayne-South Bend, and Rev. Canon Gerald Borowski of Lafayette for tending to all ofthe convention details and making everything run smoothly. They, and their "right-handman", Ken Kaminski, made the 23rd annual gathering a success.

Next year, P.A.P.A. will be hosted by its Western Pennsylvania Chapter in theDioceses of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, and Altoona-Johnstown. The delegates look forwardto that and hope that many of you will join in the public events there!

By Fr. Eric Orzech,St. John Cantius Parish

Cleveland, Ohio

PRCUA 60TH ANNUALPRCUA 60TH ANNUALNANATIONAL GOLF TTIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENTOURNAMENT

HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZE THIS YEAR IS $5,000.

The 60th Annual National PRCUA Golf Tournament willtake place at Giant Oak Golf Club in Temperance, Michigan onSaturday, July 21, 2012. Gary Boes, President of District 5, andhis committee are excited to host this event. All adult PRCUAmembers (16 and older) are invited to play!

Members can download the Entry Form from the PRCUAwebsite: www.prcua.org, click on News and Events, click onSporting Events. Or it can be obtained by calling the FraternalDepartment toll-free at 1-800-772-8632 Ext. 2601.

Housing for the event will be at the Fairfield Inn and Suites,5686 Benore Road in Toledo, Ohio; room rate is $89.95 for

double/king; $99.95 king suite (plus tax). Make your reservationsby calling 419-725-0050. Please mention you are with the Polish RomanCatholic Union of America (PRCUA) National Golf Tournament whenmaking the reservation. The cut-off date for reservations is June 20, 2012.

BREADED CHICKEN-BREAST CUTLET: Pound half ofchicken breast with mallet until thin, sprinkle with salt, pepperand a pinch of marjoram; dredge in flour, dip in egg beaten withequal amount of water, and roll in breadcrumbs, pressing inbreading and shaking off loose crumbs. Fry in butter, lard or oil

to golden brown on both sides, drain on paper towel and serve as a maincourse with dilled whole potatoes and mizeria. CUCUMBERS & SOUR CREAM (mizeria): Peel 2-3 cucumbers and slice thin. Toss with 1 smthinly sliced onion. Salt & pepper, sprinkle lightly with vinegar and sugar and toss. Add 1 c sourcream or more to taste. Garnish with some fresh finely chopped dill if desired.POLISH GROUND CUTLETS: Soak 2 rolls in milk until soggy. Fry 2 sliced onions in a little fatuntil golden. In food processor, briefly process drained rolls and onions. Combine with 2-1/4 lbsground pork & beef or pork, beef & veal mixture), add 2 eggs, mix well by hand to blendingredients, season with salt & pepper, garlic powder and a pinch of marjoram. Form thickoblong patties and brown to golden-brown on both sides in hot fat, then reduce heat, cover andsimmer on low 10 min or until fully cooked. GRILLED KIELBASA: Cut smoked kielbasa into 3 - 4" pieces. [Editor’s note: Cut 1/2” deep slitsevery 1/4” down the side of the kielbasa & brush with barbeque sauce.] Cook on charcoal orelectric grill well away from flame, turning frequently, until evenly browned. SPRING SALAD: Slice thin with knife or on slicer blade of hand-held grater 1 bunch radishesand combine with 1 peeled, halved, thinly sliced cucumber and 1 bunch green onions. Feel freeto alter the proportions of veggies as desired! Fork-blend 3/4 c sour cream with juice of 1/2 alemon, 1 t salt and 1 t sugar and pour over salad. Optional: Top with sliced hard-cooked egg anddust with paprika.SPRING ONION SALAD: Wash, dry and chop 3-4 bunches green onions. Salt & pepper. Fork-blend 3/4 c sour cream with juice of 1/2 a lemon, 1 t salt and 1 t sugar and pour over salad. SALAD DRESSING: Fork-blend 3/4 c sour cream with juice of 1/2 a lemon, 1 t salt and 1 t sugar(optional) and pour over lettuce for a tasty Polish-style salad dressing.


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We need the current address for the following members. If youknow the address of anyone on this list, please send it to:

James Robaczewski, Secretary-Treasurer, PRCUA, 984 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642-4101

or call (773) 782-2600 or 1-800-772-8632.

From the Office of the Secretary-TreasurerJames J. Robaczewski

SOC. NAME LAST KNOWN ADDRESS15 Eugene Zalewski 2249 N. Lockwood Chicago, IL 6063923 Aaron Okeeffe 3118 W. Shore St. Bay City MI 4870633 Marcia Suta 16 N. Warwick, Westmont, IL 6055936 Joseph Herudaj 17825 Libby, Maple HTS, OH 4413757 Karol Zon 1839 15th St Sam Francisco, CA 9410372 Janice Wilson 1765 Santa Blas, St. Louis, MO 6313878 Eugene Kobierski 1772 5th St, Muskegon, MI 4944178 Mark O'Neal 1759 Jefferson, Muskegon, MI 4944178 Richard Patton 1931 Barclay St Muskegon, MI 4944187 Diane Sioma 1837 Shirley LN Ann Arbor, MI 4810587 Annette Szczepanek 1864 Champaugn Lincoln PK, Mi 4814687 Joseph Wegrzyn 18830 Valencia Northville, Mi 4816787 Thomas Mical 18915 Thomson Dr, Brookfield, WI 5304587 Benjamin Zymanchuk 19697 Allen Rd Browntone, MI 48183105 Karen Campion 173-11 E. 40 Hwy B-74, Independence, MO 118 Karol Lacki 1670 Via Elisa El Cajon, CA 92021122 Alice Nowicki 1901 W. Canal St Blue Island, IL 60406122 Jane O;Connor 1922 Vermont Blue Island, IL 60406124 Wanda Mazurkiewick 1978 Hope Haven Dr Parma, OH 44134132 Stacey Majewski 142 Liberty St Syracuse, NY 13204132 Dorothy Marcyoniak 101 Percy St Syracuse, NY 13219139 John Ulaszek 184000 ExChange Lansing, IL 60438139 Stephen Schramka 1022 S. Ridgeland Oak Park, IL 60304154 Paula Popko 2 North Street Wakefield, MI 49968156 Loretta Michalak 2131 W. 52nd St Chicago, IL 60609162 Lauren J. Miruzzi 1420 Elm St Wyandotte, MI 48192

PRCUA Scholarship andEducation Fund Grants Available

to Members - July 1st DeadlineEach year, the PRCUA offers scholarships from its

Scholarship Fund, as well as Educational grants from thePRCUA Educational Fund, Inc. The deadline for application toboth programs is July 1st.

Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time sophomore,junior, senior, graduate student or professional student in anaccredited institute of higher learning.

Applicants must have successfully completed theirfreshman year of undergraduate studies before the deadlinefor filing an application. An official transcript or otherdocumentation from the applicant's school must be attachedto the completed application form or sent directly by theEducational Institution to the PRCUA on or before thedeadline of July 1st.

Full-time enrollment shall conform to those guidelinesestablished by the federal financial aid program. (A minimumof twelve (12) credit hours for day students or eight (8) credithours for evening students.) Part-time graduate orprofessional students are eligible.

Awards are made in August and sent directly to thedesignated educational institution.

For complete information go to the PRCUA website:www.PRCUA.org and click on Member Benefits.

A vacancy exists for the office of the National Director in District #9 as a result of the currentDirector's resignation.

Members are hereby informed that applications to fill the above vacancy are now beingaccepted. The applicant must be an active member of PRCUA in good standing for at least fiveyears and a resident of District #9: From 67th Street on the north, west from Lake Michigan toWestern Avenue, south on Western Avenue to Southwest Highway, west on SouthwestHighway to Cicero Avenue, Cicero Avenue south to Interstate 57, east of Interstate 57 to theboundaries of Cook County and Will County and all of the state of Indiana.

The vacancy shall be acted upon at the next Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directorsscheduled for June 9, 2012. Applications can be obtained from the office of PRCUA Secretary-Treasurer James Robaczewski. Completed applications with a photo must be filed no later thanMay 15, 2012 by registered or certified mail, or in person. To obtain an application, pleasecontact:

Secretary-Treasurer James J. Robaczewski, PRCUA,984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642-4101

Phone (773) 782-2600 or (800) 772-8632

The duties of Directors as defined in the PRCUA Constitution, approved by the August 2010Convention are:- participate in all Board Sessions of the Board of Directors;- supervise the locations of funds of the UNION;- approve the bond of the President and all other Officials of whom a bond is required;- examine and approve all reports and official actions of the respective Officers and beresponsible for the safety, development of, and order of the UNION;- upon the advice and written recommendation of the UNION's actuaries, may make anequitable distribution of surplus by the payment of dividends;- shall be bound to operate within the budget as approved by the Convention and reviewedannually and adjusted accordingly by the Budget Committee.

In addition to the official duties as outlined in the Constitution, a Director is encouraged to:- support membership in the PRCUA by encouraging individuals, both adult and juvenile, tobecome members of the PRCUA through its life insurance and annuity programs;- solicit and encourage individuals to represent the PRCUA as agents and deputies by joiningthe sales department of the PRCUA and becoming licensed sales people of PRCUA financialproducts; initiate, cooperate and participate in the local representative district's activities as itrelates to the fraternal goals and mission of the PRCUA.

PRCUA District #9National Director Vacancy


Rest in PeacePast Director Martha Kwiatt

DOWNERS GROVE, IL - ThePRCUA is sad to report the

passing of Past Director ofDistrict 8 Martha Kwiatt onMarch 26, 2012 at the age of 97.

Martha was born in NorthChicago, the daughter of Johnand Stephanie (Budnik)

Pucilowski. In 1948, she marriedJoseph Kwiatt and they had three

children: Arlene, James and Steven. The church and her family were the

priorities in Martha’s busy life. The Kwiatts were active in St.John of God Parish on Chicago’s southside and they were verydedicated members of the PRCUA. In 1969, they were amongthe charter members of the PRCUA Adult Culture Group.

For many years, Martha served as Recording Secretary ofSacred Heart Society #308, Treasurer of District 8 andInsurance Supervisor of PRCUA Sales District 22. She was adelegate and past officer of the PRCUA IL-IN Women’s Div.and a member of the Polish Museum of America LadiesAuxiliary, for which she volunteered at the PMA Gift Shop.

With her dear friend, Clara Winiecki, Martha founded andwas the School Director of the PRCUA Polish Dancing Schoolat St. John of God in Chicago in the early 1970s.

In 1973, District 8 hosted the 100th Anniversary of PRCUAat the Martinique in Evergreen Park, IL with 832 guests inattendance. Martha Kwiatt successfully chaired the event,which then District 8 President Victor Hyatt emceed. His wife,Bernice Hyatt, and Martha Kwiatt were the best of friends.

In 1974, Martha Kwiatt founded the Chopin Dancers at St.Turibius Parish and became its first School Director until shewas elected as National Director of PRCUA District 8 (1974-1982). After completing two terms in office, Mrs. Kwiattreturned as School Director until the school merged in 1985 tobecome the PRCUA Southwest Center of Polish Dancing.

In January of 1977, at the initiative of Cinderella-PrinceCharming Ball Choreographer Misia Jaminski, supported bythen District 8 Director Martha Kwiatt and the Women’s Dept.of PRCUA, the teens of the Adult and Teen Culture Groupbecame the Wesoly Lud Polish Folk Dance Company ofPRCUA. Mrs. Kwiatt was the first School Dir. of Wesoly Lud.

For its 25th Anniversary, District 8 hosted a Festival ofPolish Songs and Dances on March 19, 1978, at Lourdes H.S.School in Chicago that District 8 Director Kwiatt chaired.

In 1982, the PRCUA Women’s Dept. co-hosted the PolishFolk Dance Festival and Gala Concert at Auditorium Theater –Martha Kwiatt was a Committee Member; 400 dancers from 2continents, 40 dance ensembles, participated and performed.

With her dear friend, Regina Ocwieja – then PRCUA VicePresident – Mrs. Kwiatt was on the Committee that organizedthe PRCUA Youth Gala (1985) and Gala of Polish Traditions(1989). Over the years, Martha Kwiatt and Bernice Hyatt werethe District 8 Reservation Committee for many events.

In 2005, District 8 named Martha Kwiatt, Regina Ocwieja,Bernice Hyatt, and Clara Winiecki its “Sweethearts” andhonored them for their many contributions to the PRCUA atthe District’s annual dinner. It was a fitting and well-deservedhonor for all these remarkable, extraordinary ladies - three ofwhom were surely waiting at Heaven’s gate to welcome theirbeloved “komoszka” (comrad) Martha Kwiatt on March 26th.

Martha is survived by her children: Arlene (Jack) Curta,James (Sue) Kwiatt and Steven (Debra) Kwiatt; and 7grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Lauren Curta, Greg, Joe, Jaclyn,Stephanie and John Kwiatt. She was preceded in death by herhusband Joseph and siblings Estelle, Adeline, Marie & Eddie.

PRCUA Secy.-Tres. James Robaczewski led a delegationfrom District 8 in prayer at Martha’s wake. A Mass ofChristian Burial was held at St. Mary of Gostyn Church inDowners Grove, with interment in Resurrection Cemetery.

May Martha Kwiatt be blessed a hundredfold for all thegood she did for the PRCUA and for the youth of Polonia, andmay she rest in eternal peace. She will be missed by many.

CHICAGO, IL - The Illinois-Indiana Women’s Division of theFraternal Department of the PRCUA held its Annual Swiecone Luncheon onSunday, April 15 at Grota Banquets, 3112 N. Central Ave., Chicago, IL. Thisyear’s Polish Easter celebration was hosted by District 7 Directors AnnaKrysinski and Robert Bugielski.

Guests were warmly welcomed by District 7 National Director RobertBugielski. The tables were beautifully decorated with orchids and each guestreceived pansies.

Rev. GregHelminski, CR, District7 Chaplain, offered theBenediction, then

everyone enjoyed a delicious family-style meal.Mieczyslaw Dzis, Polonia Ensemble’s MusicDirector, provided delightful accordion musicthroughout the dinner.

Then District 7 National Director AnnaKrysinski who is also Director of Polonia Ensemble,thanked everyone for attending and she introducedthe group “Mala Polonia” - the group who will betraveling to Poland this summer to participate in the

Polish Folk Dance Festival. They gave a wonderfulperformance singing “Alleluia” and two other songs,including solos, accompanied by Mr. Dzis.

President Drobot addressed the crowd, praisingthe children for their performance and thankingeveryone for their support. Then a raffle was held.

There were 70 guests, including PRCUA Pres. &Mrs. Joseph A. Drobot, Jr.; Resident V.P. Anna &Mark Sokolowski; Medical Director Dr. Slawomir

Dabrowski; IL-IN Women’s Div. Pres. GeraldineKowalski; Cinderella Sylvia Kupiec; Prince Charming Pawel Cwyl;D8 Dir. Krystyna and Ted Lech; Past Res. V.P. Dolores

Spejewski; Past Secy.-Tres. Joyce &Walter Szarowicz; Past D7 Dir.Stephan & Irene DeLonka; PastD7 Dir. Lillian & RalphStempinski and the M. Konop-nicka Adult Culture Group.

Thanks are extended to theCommittee members who madethis event such a success.

[Photos: V.P. A. Sokolowski]

Illinois-Indiana Women’s Division

ŒŒWIÊCONE

PRCUA Member Awarded Fulbright GrantThe PRCUA is so very proud that Stephanie Jaczkowski, a member of Society

#1618 who danced for 14 years with PRCUA Mala Polska and Zajaczek DanceEnsemble, has been awarded a Fulbright Grant. A senior at Central MichiganUniversity, she is one of 10 applicants from across the nation to be offered aFulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Poland.

The Fulbright Program is an international educational exchange programsponsored by the U.S. government to increase mutual understanding. Thisdistinguished academic award will enable Jaczkowski to teach English at theUniversity of Gdansk in northern Poland, where she studied abroad in 2010.

Stephanie, who is a political science and integrative public relations doublemajor, said “Being offered this scholarship is a culmination of all the hard workI’ve done, and it shows what happens when you take advantage of opportunities people give to you.”

She said she is proud of her Polish heritage and stated that Polish culture has been a part of her lifesince her dad, Joseph, introduced her to Polish dancing when she was 4 years old. In 2008, she was chosenas the American Polish Century Club Heritage Princess, a contest based on knowledge of Polish culture.

Studying in Poland will help Stephanie develop her Polish language skills. She said she plans toattend graduate school and study public policy, as well as Russian and Eastern European studies. Sheaspires to work in Washington, D.C., as an analyst of Eastern European politics.

D7 Director Robert Bugielski

(L-r) Rev. Greg Helminski, CR, PRCUA First Lady JudyDrobot and President Joseph A. Drobot, Jr.

Res. V.P. Anna Sokolowski, 2012 Cinderella SylviaKupiec & 2012 Prince Charming Pawel Cwyl

Stella Sobilo and Past Res. V.P. Dolores Spejewski

Mala Polonia

Mieczyslaw Dzis

Christine Rosselli, IL-IN Women’s Dept. Pres.Geraldine Kowalski & Arlene Prugar

HEARTFELT SYMPATHY:- ANTOINETTE TOPIENIAK of SOCIETY 2001 was called to her

Eternal Rest on March 11th. She is sadly missed by her dear daughter,JOSEPHINE TOPIENIAK of SOCIETY 2001 and other family members. Mrs.TOPIENIAK was the former Dance Counselor of the UPWA Nicetown DanceClass. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Madeleine Sophie RCChurch with interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

- IRENE DOMBKIEWICZ of SOCIETY 2002 passed away on March 25th.She is survived by 2 daughters, 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.MRS. DOMBKIEWICZ formally served as UPWA Group 2's Vice Presidentand was a member of the Auditing Committee. Mass of Christian Burial wascelebrated at St. Adalbert Church with interment at Oakland Cemetery.

- Condolences are extended to SOCIETY 2040'S FLORENCE ANTONI onthe loss of her brother-in-law, Edward J. Antoni, Sr. who passed away onMarch 25th. Mr. Antoni is also survived by his niece, JUDY LEISURE ofSOCIETY 2040. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady Help ofChristians Church with interment at Resurrection Cemetery.

- Sympathy is extended to SOCIETY 2040 and 2009's MICHAELBLICHASZ, President of Polish American Congress Eastern PA District onthe loss of his beloved stepfather, Edward Danielczyk who passed away onMarch 28th. Mr. Danielczyk is also survived by his granddaughters DONNAand MARIAN of SOCIETY 2009 and other dear family members. Mass ofChristian Burial was celebrated at St. Laurentius Church with interment atWestminster Cemetery.

Our hearts go out to the TOPIENIAK, DOMBKIEWICZ, ANTONI andDANIELCZYK Families on the great loss in their lives. Our thoughts andprayers are with all the families during this difficult time in their lives.

C H R I S T E N I N GCONGRATULATIONS - OnMarch 4, 2012, SOCIETY 1538'smost recent member JULIEMARIE TRZASKAWKA - a4th generation PRCUAmember - was baptized atQueen of the UniverseCatholic Church in Levittown,PA. Julie and her fatherMARK, mother TARAJEANand brothers MARK JR.,SAMUEL and GABRIEL,dziadzi LEO and babciMARILYN TRZASKAWKA,are all members of SOCIETY#1538. Grandmother RoseTweedle and other familymembers were also present. Acelebration followed at the American Legion Post 960 in Levittown. May theblessings of this special day always be a part of Julie Marie’s life.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION BLESSINGS: - On Sunday, May 6th, PAIGE AGNES

YANCER, a member of SOCIETY 2002 willreceive First Holy Communion at Mother ofDivine Grace Church in Philadelphia. Thecelebration will continue in the afternoon at aBanquet Hall. Paige received the Sacrament ofReconciliation/Penance on December 14, 2011.She is 8 years old and is in second grade atMother of Divine Grace Elementary School,where she was “Student of the Month” inJanuary and just recently received the

“Principal's Award” for effort with her reportcard for the current semester.

This year Paige was selected to be a memberof the Junior Cheerdance Team at the Children's School of Performing Artsand has competed in two dance competitions. At the most recent competitionin Seacaucus, New Jersey, her group won a special invitation to the Nationalsin Ocean City, Maryland which will be held in July.

Paige is in her 6th year of dance and along with cheerdance, sheparticipates in ballet, hip-hop and Irish dance classes. She's the daughter ofChrissy and Jimmy Yancer and the goddaughter of Society 2002’s MicheleSop.


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- On the spring morning on the 5th of May,SOCIETY 2022'S CECILIA GRACEBURKHARDT will receive her First HolyCommunion during the 9:30 AM Mass at St.Francis of Assisi Church in Springfield, PA.Afterwards, a brunch will be enjoyed at theBURKHARDT residence in Glenolden, PA.CECILIA received the Sacrament ofReconciliation/Penance on February 8th. She is8 years old and is a second grade student at St.Francis of Assisi School. Her extra curricular

activities include being a member of the GirlScouts for the 3rd year, where she was a Daisy

for two years and is now a Brownie. She enjoys participating in the Girl ScoutCookie Drive every year. She is a member of the St. Francis of Assisi CrossCountry Team and also is enrolled in Tap 2 at a local Dance School in the area.She has been taking dancing lessons since the tender age of 2. On Sunday,May 6th, the celebration will continue in CECILIA'S honor at the AdelphiaRestaurant in Deptford, New Jersey. The BURKHARDT Family represents 4generations of PRCUA membership. CECILIA is the daughter of RON andKIM, sister of KATHRYN and EMILY, niece (and godchild) of MICHELE SOPand SEAN, cousin of ALLISON and granddaughter of RON and ELAINEBURKHARDT, all SOCIETY 2022 members.

To CECILIA and PAIGE, may Jesus grant you a sunbeam to warm you, amoonbeam to charm you, and a little angel to be at your side, so nothing can everharm you all the days of your lives.

PAT-A-CAKE - For sure there will be 2special birthday cakes for 2 special memberswho will be celebrating very specialbirthdays during the merry month of May.

PATRICIA (PATSY) TOMASZEWSKI ofSOCIETY 2013 will be blowing out thecandles on her birthday cake on May 24th and REV. THOMAS KALITA ofSOCIETY 2002 will be doing the same on May 29th at St. Peter's in Olney,Maryland. PATSY and FATHER TOM are former St. Adalbert Schoolclassmates. “Dear friends, you have crossed several milestones and now it's time toenjoy the fruits of your labor. Enjoy the bliss of reaching this special age in your lives.Here's hoping you enjoy one of the happiest birthdays ever!”

UNITED WE STAND - it's never too late to reassess your personalportfolios and make sure that you and the members of your family areadequately insured. Being a member of a fine Fraternal like the Polish RomanCatholic Union of America has so many advantages. The life insurancepremiums are very competitive and there are variable plans of insurance thatcan meet your needs. Stop by the PRCUA Philadelphia Satellite Office andgive us the opportunity to be of service to you.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY - "There is novelvet so soft as a mother's lap, no rose aslovely as her smile and no path as flowery asthat imprinted with her footsteps". (ArchiboldThompson). Did you notice that "mom"spelled upside down is "wow.” That's becauseMom's are amazing. On this very special day,may it be celebrated with love in your homes,joy in your world and contentment in your

hearts - Have a Happy Mother's Day! IT'S MAY - learn from yesterday, live for today and hope for tomorrow.

Have a merry and magnificent month of May.Elaine Burkhardt, Philadelphia Office

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - THE PHILLIES VS COLORADO ROCKIESThe Polish American Cultural Center in Philadelphia, PA cordially invites

you to attend Polish American Night with the Phillies at Citizens Bank Parkon Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 7:05 PM - it's the Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies.

Group seating for Polish American Night will be located in the TerraceDeck (sections 412-429) at $28.00 per ticket which is a $2.00 discount off theregular ticket price. Groups of 25 or more will be welcomed on the Philliesside auxiliary message boards at the top of the 5th inning.

Tickets are subject to availability and orders must be placed by May 21st.Please call the PRCUA Philadelphia Office for tickets or for additionalinformation at 215-425-3807 or 1-800-558-879

(L-r) TaraJean, Baby Julie Marie, Mark; (front)Mark, Jr., Gabriel and Samuel

Cecilia Grace Burkhardt

In 1975, the Adult Culture Group of the PRCUA, in an effort to raise funds for scholarshipsgiven to the candidates participating in the Annual Cinderella-Prince Charming Ball, hosted itsfirst Spring Fashion Show. Thirty-seven years later the M. Konopnicka Adult Culture Group(MKACG) of the PRCUA continues this time-honored tradition of raising funds forscholarships. The talents of Cinderella and Prince Charming Ball candidates, their moms andsome Adult Culture Group members, were showcased throughout the Spring Fashion Show.

The 37th Annual Spring Fashion Show was held on Sunday, March 4th at the Sabre Roomin Hickory Hills, Illinois. This year's event, chaired by Bonnie Zawora and Halina Avila,proudly celebrated "Fun in the Sun". And what fun we all had! The show opened with ourKimberly Bond candidates modeling to "Dancing in the Street."

As the show continued, commentators Teresa Skorusa and Tom Frankowicz introducedfashions by Dress Barn, Deb's, Men's Warehouse, Windsor, Christina's Bridal, ABA Tuxedo,and Kimberly Bond Boutique. Terri and Tom - with grace and charm - presented the models tosongs representing summer fun.

There were no winter blues at this event. "Soak up the Sun" was the motto as the teenagegirls danced with some of the candidates’ moms. The teenage boys looked debonair in theirsuits from Men's Wearhouse and reminded us of those "Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer."The teen girls and the lovely moms put on their sunglasses as they were "Walking onSunshine," flirting with their "Summertime Guys" dressed in Deb's and Windsor casuals. Andthe boys, with some of their moms ,let the "Summer Wind" take them away.

Not only was the audience entertainedby the models but the Fashion Show alsoincluded wonderful guest entertainers. WesolyLud, under the artistic directors/choreo-graphers Misia and Richard Jaminski,performed their "Jive." The music and theirtalent kept everyone in a party mood.

The younger models: David Balenda, JoannaBurdzy, Katarzyna Burdzy, Anna Richardson and AniaTumiel performed a sweet number choreographed byKasia Avila to "Sloneczko." This Fashion Show wouldnot be complete without these little sunshines.

T h e nthe HHPDCompany dancers, Elise Schall, Gigi Aggozino,and Ashley Udaykee, directed by Liz Dynowski,performed an exciting jazz dance to "Fireworks",celebrating the 4th of July.

No MKACG Fashion Show is completewithout the wacky and wild performance ofEd Muszalski, Walter Dynowski, JohnFrankowicz, and Stanley Dron, who donnedtheir "Itzy Bitzy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka-Dot Bikinis" and danced on stage to raisefunds for scholarships for our Polish-Americanteens. These wonderfully funny fellows, had everyone in the audience cheering with delight attheir humorous antics.

The afternoon's show ended with a finale featuring the 2012 Cinderella Sylvia Kupiec andand Prince Charming Paul Cwyl, along with candidates dressed up to the nines in fashionsfrom Christina's Bridal and ABA Tuxedo, as they danced the night away to "Summer Nights."

Edward Muszalski, MKACG President, thanked everyone for making the event such ahuge success. He appreciated all the hard work done by all the committee members: HalinaAvila & Bonnie Zawora, Chairwomen; Model Co-ordinators Halina Avila, Bonnie Zawora &Gabby Zuk; Reservations - Walter and Liz Dynowski with Stanley Dron & Angie Muszalski;Raffles - Mary Brzezniak, Veronica Crouchelli, Diane Cortesi, Stan & Mary Dron, JohnFrankowicz, Vickie Kroplewski, Danielle Kroplewski, Krystyna Lech, Anita Richardson, JolaStanek, Danuta Stypula & Gabriela Zuk. Program Book and Stage Manager - Monica Pazdiora;and Fashion Show Choreographers Liz Dynowski and Kasia Avila. You did a great job!

After all that fun, even more excitement was in store as guests won prizes and moneyraffles. Prizes were donated by many organizations, businesses, and PRCUA members. Themonetary donations and gifts are greatly appreciated.

The 41th Cinderella and Prince Charming Ball will be held on Saturday November 19, 2012at the Lexington House in Hickory Hills. Currently, the MKACG is looking for updated contactinformation for all past Cinderellas, Prince Charmings and candidates. If you have suchinformation, please contact Monika Pazdiora at [email protected] with updated addressinformation. We would like to invite them to support and attendance the next Ball. For moreinformation about the upcoming Ball, contact Edward Muszalski at 708-937-3812.

37th Annual Spring Fashion Show


Bielenda. President Drobot and V.P. Sokolowski both paid tribute tothe honorees with hearty congratulations and heartfelt words ofencouragement for continued participation within the PRCUA.

The thirteen graduates were: CLARA ALBRIGHT, 17, is the daughter of Franz and Glenda

Albright. She has been a member of the RogalinDance Troupe for 14 years. Her escort was DrewMcWilliams.

JESSICA BARTNICKI, 17, is the daughter ofTom and Beth Bartnicki, She has been a TatryDancer for 14 years. Her escort was MatthewBartnicki.

KATHERINE BEJSTER, 17, is the daughter ofJoe and Sandra Bejster. She has been a memberof the Rogalin Dance Troupe for 11 years. Herescort was Peter Corso.

JENNY CRAFT, 17, is the daughter of Larryand Delphine Craft. She has been a member ofthe Rogalin Dance Troupe for 16 years. Herescort was Matt Piotrowski.

DANIELLE DUNN, 17, is the daughter of Joeand Mary Ann Dunn. She has been a member ofthe Wieliczka Dance Ensemble for 14 years. Herescort was Jeremy Freeman.

HAZEL FOSTER, 17, is the daughter of Martyand Lynn Foster. She has participated in PolishFolk Dance classes for 13 years, the last 6 withthe Zajaczek Dance Ensemble. Her escort wasParker Saleski.

BAILEY HULSWIT is the 17-year-old daughterof John Hulswit and Shannon Bergt. She hasbeen a Halka Dancer for 14 years and her escortwas fellow Halka dancer, Brandon Hejza.

STACEY MALINOWSKi, 18, is the daughter ofBrian and Cheryl Malinowski. She has been aTatry Dancer for 13 years and her escort wasSteven Galanty.

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Who says “thirteen” is an unlucky number? If you werelucky enough to attend the 21st annual PRCUA Shirley AnnGalanty Michigan State Ball, you would have scoffed at thevery idea. Presented to PRCUA dignitaries, Detroit Polonia,family and friends were thirteen of the finest graduatingseniors of the PRCUA Michigan Dance Schools.

The Ball was held on February 25, 2012 at the elegantCrystal Gardens Ballroom and Conference Center inSouthgate, MI. Over the past 21 years, the Michigan State Ballhas honored and paid tribute to 462 qualified dance schoolgraduates for their many contributions to their dance schoolsand their dedication to Polish folk dancing and the PRCUA.

The evening began with a cocktail hour that allowedincoming guests to mingle with each other and to steal aglimpse of the beautiful graduates, donned in their long whitegowns and their handsome partners in black tuxedos. Theopening promenade of the PRCUA Michigan Dance SchoolDirectors, accompanied by their Dance School Instructors, setthe scene for the official welcoming of the PRCUA dignitarieswho traveled near and far to attend the Ball.

Leading the promenade of PRCUA dignitaries wasNational President Emeritus Wallace and Joann Ozog,National Chaplain Rev . Walter J Ptak, Associate Sales andMarketing Director Ted and Sally Klamerus, National Directorof District #10 Christopher Ozog, National Vice PresidentRobert and Eleanor Bielenda, Resident Vice President Annaand Mark Sokolowski and National President Joseph A.Drobot Jr. and First Lady Judith Drobot.

Serving as Master of Ceremonies was PRCUA NationalDirector District #10 and Choreographer for the Halka DanceSchool and Zakopane Adult Dance Ensemble, ThomasLisiecki. After welcoming guests with the Polish "Witamy,"the audience stood as the honorees elegantly entered theballroom to the gallant brigade of "Radetzky's March." TheAmerican National Anthem was sung by Rogalin DanceTroup graduate Clara Albright, followed by Katherine Bejster,also from the Rogalin Dance Troupe, singing the PolishNational Anthem. After grace, delivered by Fr. Ptak, and atoast given by Tom Lisiecki, everyone enjoyed dinner.

Then, the moment finally arrived for the honorees toshowcase their talents. The "Lucky Thirteen" rehearsed forseven weeks prior to the Ball. Each rehearsal brought thegraduates, from different schools, closer together. Theirpassion for dance and their dedication to the PRCUA wasevident with each dance performed. All eyes focused on thehonorees as they reentered the ballroom and danced to the"Grand Waltz" from the Sound of Music. The "Grand Waltz"included the beautiful carriage lift that has been a Balltradition since its inception 21 years ago. The majestic"Embassy Waltz" followed and was beautifully executed. Thegraduates and their escorts then performed a “Krakowiak,”giving the audience a quick look at the charm of one ofPoland's national dances.

The graduates were formally introduced by theirrespective dance school instructors. Honorary medallionswere then placed on all the graduates by PRCUA ResidentVice President Anna Sokolowski and Vice President Robert


Front Row (l-r)Rita

Cerankowski,scholarship

winnersCourtney Ozog

and JennyCraft, MariaJalkiewicz;

2nd Row: BethThacker, PatSteven; 3rd

Row RoseAnnLackey, Colleen

Bonkowski,Kristi Michalic;Top Row: Kelly

Malinowski,and MichelleStechshulte

Front (l-r) Courtney Ozog, Jessica Bartnicki, Bailey Hulswit, Danielle Dunn, Katherine Bejster, Samantha Villarreal, Mallorie Schmidt, Clara Albright;

2nd Row (l-r) Matthew Bartnicki, Parker Saleski, Hazel Foster, Leah Shaheen, Jenny Craft,Stacey Malinowski, Larry Stec, Alec Gibson;

Back (l-r) Steven Galanty, Peter Corso, Andrew Koehler, Matt Piotrowski, Chad LaFleur, Drew McWilliams, Brandon Hejza, Jeremy Freeman

LuckyThirteen

Clara Albright

Jessica Bartnicki

Katherine Bejster

Jenny Craft

Danielle Dunn

Hazel Foster

(Cont. from page 10) ANDREW KOEHLER, 17, is the son of David andTheresa Koehler. He has danced in Zajaczek Dance Ensemble for 7years. His dance partner was fellow Zajaczek graduate Leah Shaheen.COURTNEY OZOG, 18, is the daughter of Matthew and Brenda Ozog. Shehas been a member of the Rogalin Dance Troupe for 5 years. Her escortwas Alec Gibson.MALLORIE SCHMIDT, 18, is the daughter ofRodney Schmidt and Andrea & EdwinCoatney. She has been a member of the RogalinDance Troupe for 14 years. Her escort was

Larry Stec.LEAH SHAHEEN, 17, is the daughter of Edmund

and Helena Shaheen. She has been a PRCUAdancer for 14 years, the last 7 with the Zajaczek Dance Ensemble.Leah’s escort was fellow Zajaczek graduate Andrew Koehler.

SAMANTHA VILLARREAL, 18, is the daughter of Rudy and TamieVillarreal. She has been a member of the Rogalin Dance Troupe for 11years. Her escort was Chad LaFleur.

The honorees themselves took over the program for a fewpresentations of their own. Halka graduate, Bailey Hulswit, presentedto Orchard Lake Schools a donation of $500. Zajaczek graduates,Andrew Koehler and Leah Shaheen presented $635 to The AmericanPolish Assistance Association. Tatry graduates Jessica Bartnicki andStacey Malinowski presented to President Drobot a contribution of $500to the PRCUA Education Fund, Inc. All gifts were given on behalf ofthe 2012 PRCUA Shirley Ann Galanty Michigan State Ball Committeeand Graduates, as well as the PRCUA Michigan Women's Division.Parents of the graduates were then invited to stand behind their son ordaughter for the traditional family blessing.

Just when everyone thought all was said and done, the BallCommittee brought a new dimension of excitement to the program.Ball Co-ordinator Kelly Galanty Malinowski informed the surprisedgraduates and audience that two $250 scholarships would be awardedto two unsuspecting graduates. Graduates’ names were placed in thehopper and Ball Co-ordinator/Halka School Director Rita Cerankowskitumbled the hopper. As a drum-roll played, she reached in and selectedthe lucky winners: Jenny Craft and Courtney Ozog, both Rogalindancers, as recipients of the 1st scholarships awarded by the PRCUAShirley Ann Galanty Michigan State Ball.

With excitement levels high, it was time to finish the formalpresentation program with the graduates and their escorts performingPoland's oldest national dance, the Polonez. Then, taking one moredeep breath, the graduates danced their hearts and souls out in theirencore dance presentation of "Footloose."

Sincere appreciation is extended to the Dance School Directors whomake up the State Ball Committee: Colleen Bonkowski (Zajaczek), RitaCerankowski (Ball Co-ordinator & Halka), Maria Jalkiewicz (PolskieMaki). Rose Ann Lackey (Tatry), Kelly Malinowski (Ball Co-ordinator& choreographer), Kristi Mihalic (Wieliczka), Monica Osentoski (MalaPolska), Michelle Stechschulte (Rogalin), Pat Steven(Syrena), BethThacker (Opole), and Jessica Wendt (Gwiazda). Thanks are extended tothese ladies for all their efforts in making the Ball an exciting andmemorable evening for the graduates.

Special recognition should also be given to the Michigan DanceSchool Instructors who, in many ways, helped to shape and prepare thegraduates for the evening. Our teachers form a special bond with thestudents over the years and are excited to share in the evening withtheir graduates: Basia Grabas (Gwiazda), Rachael Kasperek (Zajaczek),Tomasz Kielar (Mala Polska), Tom Lisiecki (Halka & Zakopane), KarenLubiarz (Tatry), Kelly Malinowski (Polskie Maki), Kasza Schemanski(Wieliczka), Tommy Schemanski (Wieliczka), Cathy Sielicki (Syrena),Donna Skurski (Opole), Janet Vilag (Rogalin) and Tricia Zajac(Zajaczek).

Special thanks are extended to PRCUA members DuaneMalinowski, who provided cocktail, dinner and dance music and toMary Ann Prysiazniuk of Marygold's Florist for her floral artistrydisplayed on the arms and lapels of our graduates, escorts and specialdignitaries.

Our 13 dedicated graduates presented at the 2012 PRCUA ShirleyAnn Galanty Michigan State Ball represented their respective danceschools with great honor and should be recognized as PRCUA’s"outstanding ambassadors." What a terrific group of young men andwomen they are! We wish all our young graduates heartfeltcongratulations and best wishes on all their future aspirations. May allyour dreams come true!

Last but not least, we wish to thank the handsome and talentedescorts who participated in the Ball, for their time and for making this aspecial evening for all of us! They were remarkable!

Written and submitted by Kelly Malinowski, Ball Co-ordinator


Bailey Hulswit

Stacey Malinowski

Courtney Ozog

Mallorie Schmidt

Leah Shaheen

Samantha Villarreal

Andrew Koehler

PRCUA National ChaplainElected President of P.A.P.A. (Continued)

John Danielewicz 1918 - 2012John F. Danielewicz, 93, of New Britain,

CT, died on April 22, 2012. Born in New Britainin 1918, he grew up in Racewo, Poland andreturned to the USA at age 21. He proudlyserved in the U.S. Navy in WWII in the Pacificaboard the U.S.S. Essex. He was awarded 2silver stars, 4 bronze stars and 7 medalsincluding the Presidential Unit Citation. Hebelonged to the Veterans Council and receivedits "Veteran of the Year Award" in 1999.

John was employed by Fafnir Bearing Co.for 41 years. He served as President, Fin. Secy., and Treasurer ofPRCUA Soc. #1371 and was a deputy. He was a Charter member ofthe Holy Name Soc., Past-President of Holy Cross Choir, Usher andEucharistic Minister, K. of C. 4th Degree, Past Commander - DisabledAmerican Veterans, a VFW Charter Member, American Legion ofCatholic War Veterans, Sacred Heart Post #150, Haller Post No. III,Iwo Jima Survivors and USS Essex Buckaneers.

He is survived by daughter Joann Nejfelt (Michael Le Brun) ofPlainville and 4 sons: Franciscan Friar Noel Danielewicz of Chicopee,MA, Thomas (Robin) of New Britain, Robert (Cheryl) of Portland, andPaul of New Britain; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; 2brothers, Tadeusz (Alexandra) of New Britain, and Casimir ( Helen)of Racewo, Poland. John was predeceased by his wife, JennieKwasowski, son Francis, daughter Mary, grandson Michael, son-in-law Thomas Nejfelt, Sr. and siblings Sophie, Mary and Walter.

Mass of Christian Life was concelebrated by his son, Fr. Noel,Franciscan Friars and guest clergy at Holy Cross Church, NewBritain, CT. Burial with military honors was at Sacred HeartCemetery. May he rest in eternal peace, knowing that he lived a fulllife, surrounded by loving family and many friends.

John Danielewicz

(Cont. from page 1) Fr. Ptak’s priestly assignments include: AssociatePastor, St. John the Baptist, Monroe, MI; Associate Pastor, St. Alfred,Taylor, MI, 1988-91; Chaplain, Archdiocesan Girl Scouts, 1988-91;Faculty, SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary, Orchard Lake, MI, 1991-92;Associate Pastor, July 1992, Administrator, Jan. 1993, and Pastor, OurLady of Mount Carmel, Wyandotte, MI, March 1994-Present;Administrator, St. Helena, Wyandotte, MI, Jan. 2007-Sept. 2008(closed); Administrator, St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, Wyandotte, MIJan. 2007-June 2009; Pastor, St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, Wyandotte,MI, July, 2009-Present.

Father Ptak is very active in Polonia, as well as in theArchdiocese of Detroit. Other positions he held are: Member, Board ofRegents, Orchard Lake Schools (OLS) since 1995; Member, Board ofTrustees, SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary since 1995; Member, Boardof Directors of the West Side of Detroit Polish American HistoricalSociety, 2010-Present; Member, Polish American HistoricalAssociation; Member, The Kosciuszko Foundation; Past Director ofPolish American Congress Michigan Division; Past President, PriestsConference for Polish Affairs, Archdiocese of Detroit, 1999-2003, andPast Secretary, 1995-99; Treasurer, Catholic League for ReligiousAssistance to Poland, Archdiocese of Detroit; Chaplain, WyandottePolice Department, 1997-Present; Member, International Conferenceof Police Chaplains, 1997-Present; Chaplain, Polish Legion ofAmerican Veterans Post #7 Wyandotte, MI, 2006-Present; Chaplain,Polish Veterans Post #95 Wyandotte, MI; Chaplain, Klub PoloniaWyandotte, MI; Past President, MI District, Alumni Association ofOLS; Member, Ambassadors Cabinet & the Chancellor's Senate ofOLS since 1993 and 1995 respectively; Member, Knights of the HolySepulcher, inducted in 1999; Past Member, P.A.P.A. Board ofDirectors 2004 -08 and Treasurer, 2008-12; Chaplain, PRCUA Society#162, Wyandotte, MI, 1993-Present; Past National Vice Chaplain ofPRCUA 1994 - 2002; and National Chaplain of PRCUA 2002-Present.

Awards that Fr. Ptak has received are Alumnus of the Year OLS,1999 and the General Casimir Pulaski Medal of Honor from the PolishAmerican Central Citizens Committee, Detroit, MI in 2005.

Even though Father Ptak has so many responsibiities, he still hasfound time to teach Polish language and culture to adults at Our Ladyof Mount Carmel Parish in Wyandotte, MI for the last 16 years. Hehas led over 20 tours to Poland - the land of his forefathers - and inOctober of this year, he will become a 50-Year Member of PRCUA!

Father Wally’s hobbies include mushroom hunting in the Fall,spending time at a cabin in Northern Michigan, fishing, hockey,football and all things Polish!

Best wishes are extended to Father Ptak as he rises to the task oftaking on this leadership role as President of P.A.P.A., at the urging ofBishop John Yanta. Congratulations to Fr. Ptak and Fr. Orzech.


Thank you for donations from October 2010 to March 2012:Donor Town/State In Memory of:Mr. & Mrs. Dick Bejnar Washington, MI - Victoria KushelMr. & Mrs. Bernard Ciarkowski Sterling Hts., MI - Victoria KushelJackie Kolowski Warren, MI - Victoria KushelKen & Alice Johnson Taylor, MI - Victoria KushelSharon & Peter Rauch Rochester, MI - Victoria KushelMitchell Bobrowiecki III Clinton Twp, MI - Victoria KushelNorm & Joan Roden Plymouth, MI - Victoria KushelLaurie Propst Warren, MI - Victoria KushelLottie Basta Westland, MI - Victoria KushelCamille Ozog Canton, MI - Victoria KushelStella Godlewski Brighton, MI - Victoria KushelFrank & Jane Krolczyk Warren, MI - Victoria KushelPRCUA Echoes of Poland Toledo, OH - Victoria KushelMr. & Mrs. Stanley Krysztofik Trenton, NJ - Victoria KushelRuth Adams Lemont, IL - Victoria KushelBeverly Kushel (Armstrong) Cato, NY - Victoria KushelAlice Robaczewski Chicago, IL - Victoria KushelLottie Godlewski Holly Hill, FL - Victoria KushelJoseph Boruta Mt. Prospect, IL - Victoria KushelMr. & Mrs. Michael Ygeal Livonia, MI - Victoria KushelMr. & Mrs. Kasimer Zabek Adams, MA - Victoria KushelMr. & Mrs. Norbert Weglarz West Bloomfield, MI - Victoria KushelJohn and Barbara Cwiak Des Plaines, IL - Victoria KushelM/M Joseph Ozog Romulus, MI - Victoria KushelM/M. Joseph A. Drobot Chicago, IL - Victoria KushelPRCUA Halka Dance School Detroit, MI - Victoria KushelMary Jane Robles Forest Park, IL - Victoria KushelBill & Cheri Conoscenti Virginia Beach, VA - Joseph BorutaDaleConoscenti Waterbury Ctr., VT - Joseph BorutaWallace & Joann Ozog Warren, MI - Joseph BorutaBarbara Rybandt Larkspur, CA - Joseph BorutaJoan S. Smuda Chicago, IL - Joseph BorutaEdmund & Wanda Zbikowski Chicago, IL - Joseph BorutaWilliam & Joanne Ohlhaber Bartlett, IL - Joseph BorutaThomas Zbikowski Arlington Hts., IL - Joseph BorutaMichael & Judith Gerharz Davis, IL - Joseph BorutaVincent & Jane Candela Palatine, IL - Joseph BorutaRust-Oleum Corp. Vernon Hills, IL - Joseph BorutaJoseph W. Zurawski Park Ridge, IL - Joseph BorutaKathryn G. Rosypal Howard, PA - Joseph Boruta

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Dyngus Day Celebration at PRCUA Society #1031Dyngus Day Celebration at PRCUA Society #1031By Jennifer Henning

On Monday April 9, 2012, PRCUASociety #1031 celebrated Dyngus Dayfestivities in LaPorte, Indiana. FinancialSecretary Jennifer Henning invitedPRCUA President Drobot to attend thisyear’s celebration and he took her up onthe offer.

Dyngus Day is a post Lenten bash. It isa Polish-American tradition that is alwaysheld on the day after Easter. In La Porte, itis a day to show Polish pride, flirt withpussywillows and listen to Polka music.

This is also a day to savor the best Polishdishes and enjoy a few beverages. The

history of Dyngus Day holds that on Easter Monday, boys would sprinkle the girls with waterand tap them with pussywillows. On Easter Tuesday, the girls would return the favor.

LaPorte held its 25th annual Dyngus Day celebration and PRCUA President Joseph A.Drobot Jr. and his lovely wife, Judy, were guests of Society #1031. Approximately ten othertaverns and clubs also participated in the event. The city's local bus service provided free ridesfor patrons to visit every establishment. Each establishment provided a Polish dish, variousdrink specials and music entertainment.

The visit of Pres. & Mrs. Drobot began at PRCUA Society #1031 Club. They dined on PolishChicken Goulash prepared by Society #1031's very own Club manager, Arlene Phillips. Society#1031's Sergeant-at-Arms Norman Lott and Financial Secretary Jennifer Henning escorted Mr.and Mrs. Drobot to visit PNA Lodge #1120 in LaPorte. The group visited with many members.They also visited Polish Falcons Nest #564. The Drobots agreed that it was very nice to meetwith other members of local Polishclubs. The PRCUA group waswarmly welcomed everywhere.

Mr. and Mrs. Drobot met andspoke with many PRCUA members,including those pictured to the rightand Soc. #1031 Secretary Sandi Lottand members Rick and Lori Lambert.

The visit ended much too soon.The Drobots agreed to join us againnext year on April 1 for Dyngus Dayand April Fool's Day all wrapped upin one celebration! We look forward tocelebrating again next year with Mr.and Mrs. Drobot.

Lori Lambert, Mr and Mrs. Drobot, Jennifer Henning

President Joe Drobot, Club Mngr. Arlene Phillips, Judy Drobot,Soc. #1031 Pres. Don Sawyer, Soc. Sgt.-at-Arms Norm Lott

St. Stan's #718 St. Stan's #718 One Game Knock-OutOne Game Knock-Out

DEARBORN HTS., MI - On March 16th, St. Stan's Soc.#718 of Detroit held its 10th Annual One Game Knock-Out atCherry Hill Lanes in Dearborn Hts., MI. There were 58 menand 25 ladies who participated in this event. In the men'sbracket, Mark Nasiatka bested Bill O'Mara and BobKapanowski to take this year's title. Among the ladies, MoGauvin, a long-time participant, beat out a rookie, AmandaPolly, to win the ladies’ title.

Thanks to Cherry Hill Lanes for donating a bowling ball toraffle off at this event. Jeff Levangie was the lucky winner ofthe ball.

After bowling was completed, a Polish Dinner was servedat the Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Hall withAlice’s Catering. Thanks go to Tim and Carol Michalski, MonaKret, Barbara Czajka and Harry Muszynski for handling theraffles and jackpots. Special thanks go to Kathy Bondar fortaking care of and recording all of the scores and bracketingthe bowlers. She did a great job.

Hope to see you and more of your friends again at thenext Annual One Game Knock-Out.

Written and submitted by Ron & Barb Bak

Donors to PRCUA Scholarships and the PRCUA Education Fund, Inc.


On Saturday, March 31st, Mala Polska Folk Ensemble held their 25th Annual Dance Recitalat Our Lady of Czestochowa in Sterling Heights, MI. This PRCUA school is proud to haveTomasz Kielar as its choreographer and artistic director. He has been with Mala Polska since2004. "Pan Tomek" as the dancers fondly call him, has a major in Polish Folk and NationalDance from Poland, and danced with Lawosiacy prior to coming to the U.S.

Our program opened with the entire ensemble preforming the "Polonez", one of thenational dances of Poland that is always used to open great occasions. Afterwards, everyonesang the National Anthems. During the program, 20 enthusiastic boys and girls, ages 4 to 18,impressed the audience with their energetic dance steps, singing, and Polish poetry. Theyperformed suites from various regions of Poland including Cieszyn, Kujawy, Wielka Polska,Przeworsk, Lowicz, Krakow, Nowy Sacz, and others. Thomas Osentoski, Master ofCeremonies, provided detailed descriptions of each suite. All the dancers were dressed inappropriate traditional regional folk dress for their suite.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, a dancer from Group 1 was unable to perform. (Wereally missed her!) Marianna Osentoski graciously took her place in the Grp. 1 dances, as wellas performing in her own Grp. 2 dances. (Thank you, Marianna!) The recital concluded with theentire ensemble dancing the Cieta Polka, and then, together with the audience, singing Dobranoc.

Receiving special recognition this year were Julia Lenart for dancing 10 years, and KamilOzga for dancing 5 years. They were each presented with beautifully embroidered ribbons,

which weredesigned andhandmade byC y n t h i aKozikowski. Inaddition, Lauraand Mary Lund,Erica and ValerieNowosielski wereintroduced asMala Polska’snewest membersperforming intheir first recital.We’re so glad thatthey have joinedus in celebratingour Polishheritage!

Then, each ofthe dancers wascalled by name,and presentedwith a certificateof merit forc o m p l e t i n ganother year ofdancing with MalaPolska. We are allso proud of you!

Ms. Monicatook theopportunity toextend many,

(L-r) Jakub Wasniewski, David Ozga, Valerie Nowosielski, Zosia Garnczarski, Alexander Daniel, Liam Longe

Back Row (-r): Erica Nowosielski, Laura Lund, Amelia Daniel, Julia Lenart,Marianna Osentoski; Front (l-r) Adam Wasniewski, Kamil Ozga

Back (l-r) Marta Zawadzki, Kaitlyn Puvalowski, Megan Kozikowski,Mary Lund; Front (l-r) Michelle Syty, Ashley Bousson, Megan Ulicny

Mala Polska with "Pan Tomek" Tomasz Kielar, Choreographer and Monica Ziezulewicz Osentoski, Director

Mala Polska’s 25th Recital

22nd ANNUAL POPE JOHN PAUL IIYOUTH BOWLING FUN DAY

Saturday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.5 Star Bowling Center

2666 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI 48310Open to all.

PRCUA members $5 per child - includes lunch, 3 games reg.bowling or 2 games bumper bowling, shoes and prizes.

PRCUA non-members $6 for bumper bowl; PRCUA non-members $8 for regular bowling.

Lunch for adults $3. Send child’s name, age, society # and whether regular orbumper bowl, plus name of any adult wanting lunch to: Valerie Brumm 22248 Brywood Court, Clinton Township,MI 48036. MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, MAY 28th. Make check payable to Pope John Paul II Society

Questions? Call Valerie Brumm at 248-622-8949.

Donations from October 2010 to March 2012:Donor Town/State Dedication:Joan E. Smuda Chicago, ILWallace M.Ozog Warren, MIRobert & Eleanor Bielenda Redford, MI - in memory of Matt Dobek,

Stan Drall, Joseph Foxa, Virginia Mardeusz, Shirley Galanty, Frank Pilat, George Hamel, Christina Bukata- in honor of Sylvia & Benny Kolano, Janet & Len Mier

Halka Dance Group Detroit, MI - in memory of Alice Chylinski

Joseph P. Boruta Mt. Prospect, IL - in memory of Sabina Logisz

Kenneth Ciesla Villa Park, ILWallace M. Ozog Warren, MI - in memory of Sabina

MuszalskiEdward Muszalski Burbank, IL - in memory of Sabina

MuszalskiPRCUA Michigan State Ball Dearborn Hts., MIPRCUA MI Women's Dept. Detroit, MIPre Convention Committee Arlington Hts., ILWallace M. Ozog Warren, MI - in memory of Bill KubikBenedict Wieclawek Huntley, ILMI PRCUA/APA Circuit XI West Bloomfield, MI(Continued in next issue)

Those games pushed four teams into theB-Division Playoff. In the first game, theNibblers outscored the EC Aces by 2 and, inthe other Semi-Final, Flexeon beat St. Rita's#2. In another great duel, a beat-up Nibblersteam had just enough against Flexeon.Smooth shooting Rick Kolze took home theMVP rolling cooler bag, while John Suski,JD Fabian, Jimmy Michaels, Pat Dermeyer,and Bartek Kwasniewski took home the All Star gym bags.

After all those preliminary and first roundplayoff games, four teams advanced to the ASemi-Finals: St. Stan's #3, Ph.D.s, Mr. Peter'sBoys and Society #162. Ph.D.s overcame St.Stan's # 3 in a passionate battle. PoundtownExpress defeated Mr. Peter's who had animpressive 3-1 run in the Tournament with the

infusion of some youth this year. Watch out, next year in NY! In the finals, Society #162's Poundtown Express beat the Ph.D.s in a great

seesaw game. The Poundtown Express was led by big 3-balls from slickshooting Dan Budzyn, the overall Tournament MVP. Charles Hutson, MarkGrkinich, John Lukowski, Danny Newell, Mike Belczak, VinceKazmierczak and Gary Kazmierczak were the A-Division All Stars.

At night, the atmosphere turned calmerand more sophisticated as the teams enjoyeda beautiful banquet and awards ceremony atthe Lost Marsh Golf Course Banquet Facility.The Poundtown Express and their beautifulcompanions “cleaned up” wonderfully afterthe Championship only an hour earlier. St.Rita's brought their sport coats. Entertainment was provided by Ph.D. guardand wounded warrior, Dave Padilla. Dancing was held to a minimum, mostlikely due to everyone’s soreness after the games. But the pinnacle of theevening was ourPresident's impassionedquestion: What do thecommercial insurancecompanies provide for youin terms of fraternalism?Many first-time as well asthirty-time Tournamentcompatriots understoodvery well exactly what hemeant.

The Tournament Committee would like to thank all the players and fans(including our good friends from Pittsburgh) for participating, as well as thegreat support from PRCUA Resident VP Anna Sokolowski and her PRCUAExecutive Assistant Mary Jane Robles. We also would like to thank our localpartners Lisa Kusiak, Dave Padilla, Hammond Councilman Mark Kalwinski,the East Chicago Goodfellows Club, the Lost Marsh Banquet Center, CristianFlores, the Bishop Noll Girls Basketball Team, Bishop Noll Institute and St.Stan's Grade School.

Personally, I would like to thank all the "Aces" who stepped up to help,including the #1 Ace, my wife, Cathy. The people who took on large roles

included Ralph Flores, Tom Stibich, Tom 'TC' Carr,Tony Rodriquez, Jerry Stafford, Cristian Flores, KevinKnight, John Lukowski, Stacey Zurek, Teddy Flores,Wally Kasprzycki and David Kesic.

- By Richard Sobilo, Tourney ChairmanThe PRCUA thanks Richard Sobilo for doing an

excellent job in chairing this successful and enjoyable 78thPRCUA National Basketball tourney.

(More photos at www.prcua.org - “News & Events”)

On Friday March 23rd, well over 100athletes descended on Hammond, Indiana forthe 78th Annual PRCUA National BasketballTournament with visions of fun, camaraderieand glory in their sights. Mr. Peter's Boysfrom Buffalo, NY logged the most travelmiles, but we appreciate all the out-of-townteams that participated. It was a greatweekend with wonderful representation fromour President Joseph Drobot, Res. V.P. AnnaSokolowski, V.P.Bob Bielenda and Secretary-Treasurer Jim Robaczewski.

The weekend started out withfraternalism at the Hospitality Room atthe East Chicago Goodfellows Club onFriday. With the backdrop of the NCAABasketball Tournament on the TVs,everyone had fun seeing old friends whowere very soon to become ardentcombatants.

The games started at 8 a.m. on Saturdaywith all teams separated into four 3-teamdivisions - Osajda, Drobot, Dykla and Ozog.The Nibblers grabbed the Number 1 seed fromthe Osajda Division, while Ph.D.s and Mr.

Peter's Boysbattled throughthe Drobot and Dykla Divisions on top,respectively. Rounding out the positional playwas Flexeon grabbing the highest seed in theOzog Division. The runner-ups in each divisionwere also placed into the A-Playoff first round.

Four teams advanced to C-Division Playoff. In the first round, St. Stan's #1edged St. Stan's #2. In the other first round game, St. Rita's #2 beat the upstartsCioteczny from East Chicago. Ciotecznyconsisted of players from former YouthDivision Teams who played the last timeSociety #413 ran the Tourney in 2009. It alsoincluded one girl playing in the Men'sDivision, Elena Sobilo, who held her own with

t h eb o y sagainst the men. In the Championship ofthe C Division, St. Stan's #1 held off St.Rita's #2. Travis Harvey captured MVPhonors in the C Division. Max Hojnacki,Jeff Levangie, Keith Kujawski and WillKasprzycki were the All Stars.

One comment heard from severalTournament veterans was about the overallquality of the teams participating. Any one ofprobably six teams could have won theTournament. One example of the competitivenature of the weekend was the EC Aces whofinished 1-3, losing by a sum of 9 total pointsincluding an overtime loss. This made the firstround match-ups in the A Playoff crucial, withthe winners moving on and the losers moving to the B-Division. St. Stan's # 3

beat the Nibblers, then the Ph.D.s edgedthe EC Aces in overtime, in a battle thatsaw several weekend warriors go down.In the bottom of the bracket, Mr. Peter'stook St. Rita's # 1 and PoundtownExpress upset Flexeon by three points,

one of the teams thought to be a favorite.


PRCUA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT 2012

(Left)2012

A-DivisionChamps

Society #162’sPoundtown

Express

Mr. Peter’s Boys

St Stan’s

Cioteczny

St. Stan’s

East Chicago Aces

Flexeon

St. Stan’s

St. Rita’s

Ph.D.

S. Sobilo, K. & J. Cipowski

The Nibblers

St. Rita’s in suit coats

Poundtown Express Champs with their ladies

C Div. and A. Div. All Stars and MVP

Overall MVP Dan Budzyn & teammate; B. Div. All Stars

KALENDARZ na MAJ i CZERWIEC 2012

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29 maja (niedziela) - POPO£UDNIE Z POLK¥ - Organizowane przez Tow. #162 ZPRKA; 1430 Oak St.,Wyandotte, MI. Otwarte od godz. 13.00, w godz. 14.00-18.00 do tañca graæ bêdzie D-Street Band z LennyZieliñskim. Bilety w cenie $12.00 przy wejœciu.

21-24 maja (poniedzia³ek-czwartek) - NOC GIER: Texas Hold’em i Black Jack oraz ruletka. Pampa Lanes,31925 Van Dyke Ave., Warren MI. Rozgrywki w godz. 18.00-2.00. Dochód przeznaczony zostanie na FunduszBraterski Tow. Jana Paw³a II #1593 ZPRKA. Informacje: Wallace Ozog (586) 751-8168.

2 czerwca (sobota) - DZIEÑ POLSKO-AMERYKAÑSKI W SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA - Gurnee, IL;Bilety w cenie $28.00 od osoby: Mary Jane Robles 1-800-772-8632 w. 2641; dzieci do 2 lat za darmo.

Prosimy cz³onków Towarzystw ZPRKA o sprawdzenie kalendarza na str. 2 - w celu zapoznania siê z terminarzemplanowanych na najbli¿sze miesi¹ce zebrañ Towarzystw.

Narod Polski Page 1151 maja, 2012

Patriotyzm Jana Paw³a IIw pracy doktorskiej Jana Jaworskiego

- Ubieg³y rok by³ szczêœliwy dla pana. W Polskim Uniwersytecie wLondynie obroni³ pan pracê doktorsk¹. Temat dysertacji: “Podstawypatriotyzmu Jana Paw³a II”. Gratulujê.

- Jestem szczêœliwy, ¿e w tym okresie mojego ¿ycia uzyska³em doktorat.Jako emigrant uzna³em, ¿e przedstawiê swoj¹ pracê na Polskim Uniwersytciew Londynie, uczelni o tak œwietnych zas³ugach i tradycjach. Praca moja by³aho³dem z racji beatyfikacji papie¿a, a obrona odby³a siê w paŸdzierniku 2011r., który to jest miesi¹cem rocznicy wyboru Papie¿a-Polaka Jana Paw³a II.Cieszê siê, ¿e pisz¹c tê pracê nie tylko sam siê wzbogaci³em duchowo, aletak¿e przybli¿y³em naszym rodakom zagadnienie patriotyzmu.

- Dlaczego zainteresowa³ siê pan szczególnie patriotyzmem papie¿a?- Po pierwsze dlatego, ¿e w tysi¹cletnich dziejach Polski i naszego

narodu nie by³o Papie¿a-Polaka. Jeœli nasz rodak by³ nastêpc¹ Piotra, tooznacza³o dwie rzeczy: Polska da³a Koœcio³owi Powszechnemu cz³owieka,niezwykle mocno zakorzenionego w “nasz” model prze¿ywania wiary,“nasze” - tak bogate cierpienia - dzieje zbawienia. Jan Pawe³ II wniós³ topolskie doœwiadczenie Chrystusa do wspólnoty innych kultur i narodów. Onpe³ni¹c pos³ugê apostolsk¹ Piotra - sta³ siê uosobieniem wolnoœciowychaspiracji narodu, udrêczonego uciskiem systemu komunistycznego. Jestoczywiste, ¿e nie by³oby zrywu “Solidarnoœci” bez Papie¿a, nie by³obyeuropejskiej “Wiosny Ludów” w roku 1989 bez Jego mocnego œwiadectwawiary, bez s³ynnej modlitwy na Placu Zwyciêstwa w Warszawie: “Niechzst¹pi Duch Twój i odnowi oblicze ziemi. Tej ziemi”.

Manifestowana przez Papie¿a z wielk¹ odwag¹ i prostot¹ mi³oœæ do tegowszystkiego “co Polskê stanowi”, w bardzo krótkim czasie pozwoli³aPolakom “wstaæ z kolan” i poczuæ w³asn¹ godnoœæ. A potem o wolnoœæ dlasiebie i innych wytrwale siê upominaæ. To co nast¹pi³o póŸniej, mo¿naokreœliæ jako cud. Polska i Europa œrodkowa, jeœli spojrzeæ na realiageopolityczne - nie mia³y szans wybiæ siê na wolnoœæ. A jednak sta³o siê.

- Ciekaw jestem, jakie w¹tki pana pracy szczególnie interesowa³ypromotora i recenzentów?

- W planie mojej pracy przedstawi³em g³ówne elementy nauki Papie¿a.Jan Pawe³ II - stan badañ nad problematyk¹ patriotyzmu i nacjonalizmu.Koœció³ - Europa - Polska, jako trida myœli o OjczyŸnie i œwiecie.Polska jako dziedzictwo kultury.Patriotyzm i wiernoœæ Polsce rozproszonej, czyli “Naród ¿yje nie tylko”

nad Wis³¹.Szczególnie by³ podziw i mi³oœæ do Jana Paw³a II, za jego wielkie czyny.

Nastêpnie, ¿e Pasterz Koœcio³a Powszechnego tak silnie podkreœla³ przyró¿nych okazjach sw¹ polskoœæ, sw¹ wiêŸ z krajem ojczystym.

- Jaki by³ patiriotyzm Jana Paw³a II, jak objawia³ siê na codzieñ?- Papie¿ nigdy nie rozdziela³ mi³oœci Chrystusa od mi³oœci do Polski, do

narodowych dziejów, do piêkna jêzyka polskiego, do bogactwa kulturyPolaków, do ojczystej ziemi. Dlatego patriotyzm Jana Paw³a II sweostateczne Ÿród³o ma w mi³oœci Bo¿ej. Gdy w roku 1980 przemawia³ wUNESCO, mówi³ o mocy kultury Polaków, która w ostatecznym rozrachunkuokaza³a siê silniejsza od potêg militarnych czy ekonomicznych. Rdzeniem tejkultury by³ dla Papie¿a Chrystus i Jego Ewangelia. S¹dzê, ¿e trzeba do takiejperspektywy patriotyzmu wracaæ tak¿e dziœ, by w epoce globalizmu takczêsto bezwzglêdnie niszcz¹cej mniejsze narody, ocaliæ w³asn¹ to¿samoœæ -trzeba pielêgnowaæ kulturê ducha. A tego siê nie dal zrobiæ bez ¿ywej wiary.

- Jest pan dziennikarzem i socjologiem, dzia³aczem spo³ecznym. Panadzia³alnoœæ na rzecz Koœcio³a doceniana jest w Chicago i w Polsce. Otrzyma³pan wiele odznaczeñ i wyró¿nieñ za swoje czyny. Czy upowszechni pan wjakiœ sposób swoj¹ pracê doktorsk¹?

- Dziêkujê za uznanie. Uwa¿am, ¿e zrobi³em tylko maleñki krok dladobra Polonii. Od lat mieszkam w Chicago i jestem zaanga¿owany w ¿yciepolonijne. Chyba wszyscy w Chicago rozumiemy, co znaczy mi³oœæ doOjczyzny, zw³aszcza rodacy, którzy walczyli w II wojnie œwiatowej, czyrodacy stanu wojenego, tak¿e inni, którym przysz³o ¿yæ poza Polsk¹.

Inspiracj¹ tej pracy by³o moje pragnienie, by przez ukazanieniezwyk³oœci Papie¿a-Polaka, o¿ywiæ uczucia patriotyczne, przybli¿yæsprawê Ojczyzny i Koœcio³a szerszym rzeszom rodaków mieszkaj¹cym wkraju i poza jego granicami. To prawda o czym pan mówi podkreœlaj¹c moj¹dotychczasow¹ dzia³alnoœæ. Co do upowszechnienia mojej pracy doktorskiej,to chcê poinformowaæ, ¿e w Lublinie ju¿ wkrótce uka¿e siê moja ksi¹¿ka,wydana przez wydawnictwo Norbertinum, ze s³owem wstêpnym MetropolityKrakowskiego kardyna³a Stanis³awa Dziwisza. Jestem wdziêczny izaszczycony tym s³owem najbli¿szego wspó³pracownika Jana Paw³a II.

Pragnê jeszcze podkreœliæ, ¿e ktokolwiek z Polonii robi coœ dobrego, czyosi¹ga jakis cel swego ¿ycia, staje siê radoœci¹ ca³ej wspólnoty. Cieszê siê, ¿eprzybli¿y³em rodakom patriotyzm B³ogos³awionego Jana Paw³a II Wielkiego.

- Œciskam d³oñ, raz jeszcze gratulujê. Czekamy na ksi¹¿kê.rozmawia³: Janusz Kopeæ, luty 2012

W sprawie zakupu ksi¹¿ki mo¿na kontaktowaæ siê z autorem 773-267-6489.

Wakans na stanowisko dyrektora Dystr. #9 ZPRKA

Powiadamiamy cz³onków, ¿e przyjmujemy podania na stanowisko krajowego dyrektora w Dystrykcie # 9ZPRKA. Kandydat musi byæ cz³onkiem ZPRKA i mieæ op³acone wszystkie sk³adki za ostatnie piêciolecie orazmusi zamieszkiwaæ na terenie Dystrykut #9.

Wakat bêdzie wype³niony na kwartalnym zebraniu rady dyrektorów w dniu 9 czerwca 2012. Podania s¹dostêpne w biurze ZPRKA. Wype³nione podania ze zdjêciem musz¹ byæ dostarczone do biura ZPRKA niepóŸniej ni¿ 15 maja 2012 przesy³k¹ polecon¹ (registered lub certified mail), albo osobiœcie. W celu otrzymaniapodania, proszê kontaktowaæ siê: PRCUA Secretary-Treasurer James J. Robaczewski, 984 N. MilwaukeeAvenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642-4101, Tel (773) 782-2600 lub (800) 772-8632

Zakres obowi¹zków dyrektorów jest okreœlony w Konstytucji ZPRKA i zosta³ zatwierdzony przez SejmZPRKA w sierpniu 2010 r. Obowi¹zkiem dyrektora jest m.in.:

- uczestniczyæ we wszystkich zebraniach rady dyrektorów;- nadzorowaæ przep³yw funduszy ZPRKA;- zatwierdzaæ kaucjê wymagan¹ od prezesa i innych urzêdników, od których takowa jest wymagana;- zapoznawaæ siê i zatwierdzaæ wszystkie raporty i dzia³ania innych cz³onków zarz¹du i dyrekcji, oraz byæ

odpowiedzialnym za bezpieczeñstwo, rozwój i porz¹dek w Zjednoczeniu;- na podstawie pisemnej rekomendacji i porady aktuariuszów Zjednoczenia, mo¿e dokonywaæ

sprawiedliwego rozdzia³u nadwy¿ek, przez wyp³atê dywidend;- jest zobowi¹zany do podejmowania dzia³añ w obrêbie bud¿etu jaki zatwierdzony zosta³ przez Sejm i jest

corocznie analizowany i stosownie regulowany przez komisjê bud¿etow¹.Oprócz obowi¹zków s³u¿bowych dyrektora ZPRKA, jakie przedstawione zosta³y w Konstytucji, dyrektor

powinien:- wspieraæ rozwój cz³onkostwa w ZPRKA przez zachêcanie osób, zarówno doros³ych jak i m³odzie¿y, do

wstêpowania do ZPRKA, przez wykupienie ubezpieczenia na ¿ycie lub programów emerytalnych;- zachêcaæ osoby do reprezentowania ZPRKA jako agenci ZPRKA w dziale sprzeda¿y ZPRKA i

otrzymania licencji na sprzeda¿ produktów finansowych oferowanych przez ZPRKA;- inicjowaæ, wspó³pracowaæ i uczestniczyæ w braterskiej dzia³alnoœci lokalnych Dystryktów, która jest

jednym z celów i zadañ ZPRKA.

Gratulacje dla zwyciêzców w konkursie sprzeda¿y!

Mamy zaszczyt podaæ do wiadomoœci, ¿e w konkrusie sprzeda¿y “Jump Start Sales Contest”,który trwa³ od od stycznia do marca 2012 r. zwyciê¿yli:

Thaddeus Klamerus z Michigan - wartoœæ sprzedanych ubezpieczeñ na sumê 250,000Janusz Domaszuk z Illinois - wartoœæ sprzedanych ubezpieczeñ na sumê $450,000Konkurs mia³ za zadanie pomóc naszym agentom rozpocz¹æ tegoroczn¹ kampaniê handlow¹ w

œwietnym stylu. Obaj agenci otrzymali karty gotówkowe na sumê $200 ka¿dy. Gratulujemy i ¿yczymy wielu kolejnych sukcesów!

NOC POLSKO-AMERNOC POLSKO-AMERYKAÑSKAYKAÑSKANA STADIONIE COMERICA PARK

1 czerwca 2012 r. Program rozpocznie o godz. 17.30 w rytmie polki, o godz. 18.30 wyst¹pi¹zespo³y tañca ludowego. Mecz rozpocznie siê o 19.05. Po zakoñczenieu meczu pokaz fajerwerków.Koszt uczestnictwa $43.00 - w cenie miejsca w tzw. upper box infield, koszulka T-shirt, kanapka zparówk¹, chipsy i napój gazowany oraz donacja w wysokoœci $3.00 na Fundusz Edukacyjny Tow.#1593 ZPRKA. Informacje: Wallace Ozog 1-586-751-8168 lub: [email protected].

NOC POLSKO-AMERNOC POLSKO-AMERYKAÑSKAYKAÑSKANA STADIONIE U.S. CELLULAR FIELD

Po raz kolejny zapraszamy ca³¹ Poloniê na Noc Polsko-Amerykañsk¹, we wtorek, 3 lipca 2012 r.Mecz rozegraj¹ dru¿yny White Sox i Texas Rangers. Pocz¹tek o godz. 7.10 wieczorem. Przed meczempolski program artystyczny. Liczba miejsc ograniczona, prosimy o dokonywanie rezerwacji doponiedzia³ku, 11 czerwca 2012 r. Miejsca LOWER BOX SEATS - $20.00 (regularna cena - $40).Bilety na mecz mo¿na zakupiæ dzwoni¹c do: ZPRKA, tel. 1-800-772-8632 w. 2601

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ZOSTAÑ AGENTEMUBEZPIECZENIOWYM ZPRKA

Czy lubisz pomagaæ ludziom? Czy masz predyspozycje jako sprzedawca? Czy chcia³byœzarobiæ dodatkowe pieni¹dze? ZPRKA poszukuje nowych agentów sprzeda¿y ubezpieczeñ i innychproduktów oferowanych przez ZPRKA w 25 stanach, w których posiada licencjê.

Jeœli Ty, lub ktoœ kogo znasz, chcia³by siê podj¹æ tego wyzwania, przejœæ szkolenie i zdobyælicencjê sprzedawcy, skontaktuj siê z Robertem Fattore, dyrektorem Dzia³u Sprzeda¿y ZPRKA podnumer 1-800-772-8632 w. 2631 lub na adres: [email protected]

Zmar³a b. dyrektorkaZPRKA Martha Kwiatt

Downers Grove, IL - Z ¿alem donosimy, i¿ w dniu 26marca 2012 zmar³a w wieku 97 lat b. dyrektorka Dystryktu #8ZPRKA, pani Martha Kwiatt. Pani Kwiatt urodzi³a siê w NorthChicago, jako córka Johna i Stephanie (Budnik) Pucilowskich.W 1948 r. poœlubi³a Josepha Kwiatt, mieli troje dzieci: Arlene,Jamesa i Stevena.

Priorytetami w ¿yciu Marthy Kwiatt by³y Koœció³ irodzina. Pañstwo Kwiatt dzia³ali aktywnie w Parafii œw. JanaBo¿ego, która znajduje siê na po³udniu Chicago oraz zoddaniem dzia³ali w ZPRKA. W 1969 r. byli jednymi zewspó³za³o¿ycieli Grupy Kulturalnej Doros³ych ZPRKA.

Przez wiele lat p. Martha by³a sekretark¹ protoko³ow¹Towarzystwa Najœwiêtszego Serca Jezusa 308, skarbnikiemDystryktu #8 ZPRKA i kierownikiem sprzeda¿y w Dystrykcie #22 ZPRKA. By³adelegatem i b. dyrektork¹ Wydzia³u Kobiet ZPRKA na Stany Illinois/Indiana orazcz³onkiem Ko³a Pomocniczego Pañ przy Muzeum Polskiem w Ameryce, w ramachktórego pracowa³a spo³ecznie w muzealnym sklepiku.

Na pocz¹tku lat 70-tych ub. wieku wraz ze swoj¹ serdeczn¹ przyjació³k¹, Clar¹Winiecki, p. Martha za³o¿y³a szko³ê tañca przy parafii, œw. Jana Bo¿ego w Chicago,której by³a równie¿ dyrektork¹.

W 1973 r. Dystrykt 8 by³ gospodarzem uroczystych obchodów 100. rocznicyZPRKA w Martinique w Evergreen Park, IL. Na uroczystoœci obecnych by³o 832 goœci.Martha Kwiatt z powodzeniem przewodniczy³a wydarzeniu, które prowadzi³ ówczesnyprezes Dystryktu #8, Victor Hyatt. Jego ¿ona, Bernice Hyatt i Martha Kwiatt by³ynajlepszymi przyjació³kami.

W 1974 r. Martha Kwiatt za³o¿y³a grupê taneczn¹ Chopin Dancers przy parafii œw.Turibiusza i zosta³a pierwsz¹ dyrektork¹ szkó³ki do czasu gdy nie zosta³a wybrana jakokrajowy dyrektor Dystryktu #8 ZPRKA (1974-1982). Po ukoñczeniu dwóch kadencji, p.Kwiatt powróci³a jako dyrektor szkolny, do czasu gdy szko³a nie zosta³a w³¹czona w1985 r. do Po³udniowo-Zachodniego Centrum Polskich Tañców ZPRKA.

W styczniu 1977 r., z inicjatywy Misi Jamiñskiej, choreografa balu “Kopciuszek iKsi¹¿ê”, przy poparciu Marty Kwiatt, która by³a wówczas dyrektork¹ Dystryktu #8ZPRKA oraz Wydzia³u Kobiet ZPRKA, doroœli i m³odzie¿ z Grupy KulturalnejDoros³ych, weszli w sk³ad polskiego zespo³u tañca ludowego “Weso³y Lud”. PaniKwiatt zosta³a pierwsz¹ dyrektork¹ “Weso³ego Ludu”.

Z okazji obchodów 25 rocznicy swego powstania Dystrykt #8 ZPRKAzorganizowa³ 19 marca 1978, w Lourdes H.S. School w Chicago, Festiwal PolskichPieœni i Tañców. P. Kwiatt przewodniczy³a koncertowi.

W 1982 r. Wydzia³ Kobiet ZPRKA by³ wspó³organizatorem Festiwalu PolskiegoTañca Ludowego i Koncertu Galowego w Auditorium Theater - Martha Kwiatt by³acz³onkiem komitetu organizacyjnego. W koncercie udzia³ wziê³o 400 tancerzy z 40zespo³ów tanecznych z dwóch kontynentów.

Wraz ze swoj¹ serdeczn¹ przyjació³k¹ Regin¹ Oæwiej¹ - wówczas wiceprezesk¹ZPRKA, pani Kwiatt by³a w komitecie, który zorganizowa³ Galê M³odzie¿ow¹ ZPRKA(1985) i Galê Polskich Tradycji (1989). W ci¹gu ostatnich dwudziestu lat Martha Kwiatti Bernice Hyatt, wielokrotnie pracowa³y w Komitecie Rezerwacji przy okazji licznieorganizowanych imprez i uroczystoœci.

W 2005 r., Dystrykt #8 nazwa³ Marthê Kwiatt, Reginê Oæwiejê, Bernice Hyatt, iClarê Winiecki tytu³em “Sweethearts” i uhonorowa³ je za ich oddanie i sumienn¹ pracê,przyjêciem w czasie dorocznego obiadu Dystryktu #8. To by³ odpowiedni i zas³u¿onyhonor dla wszystkich tych niezwyk³ych pañ. Trzy z tych pañ wczeœniej odesz³y ju¿ dorólestwa niebieskiego, gdzie na pewno czeka³y by przywitaæ swoj¹ ukochan¹“komoszkê” Marthê Kwiatt w dniu 26 marca.

Œp. Martha Kwiatt pozostawi³a dzieci: Arlene (Jack) Curta, James (Sue) Kwiatt iSteven (Debra) Kwiatt; 7 wnuków: Kaitlyn i Lauren Curta, Greg, Joe, Jaclyn, Stephanie iJohn Kwiatt. Przed ni¹ odszli do Królestwa Niebieskiego jej bracia i siostry: Estelle,Adeline, Marie i Eddie.

Sekretarz-Skarbnik ZPRKA James Robaczewski przewodniczy³ delegacji Dystryktu#8 modlitwie w czasie wystawienia Zmar³ej. Msza œw. pogrzebowa odprawiona zosta³aw koœciele Matki Boskiej Gostyñskiej w Downers Grove, IL. Zmar³a pochowana zosta³ana cmentarzu Resurrection Cemetery.

Zanosimy proœby o stokrotne b³ogos³awieñstwo dla œp. Marthy Kwiatt, za wszelkiedobra, które uczyni³a dla ZPRKA i m³odzieŸy polonijnej. Niech spoczywa w wiecznympokoju!

Rodzinie Zmar³ej, sk³adamy wyrazy g³ebokiego wspó³czucia i zapewniamy omodlitwie za Jej duszê.

Œp. Martha Kwiatt.

Z historii budynku Zjednoczenia

“Naród Polski”, œroda, 22 maja 1912.Nadzwyczajne posiedzenie Zarz¹du i Komitetu honorowego dla budowy budynku Zjednoczenia

odby³o siê dnia 11go bm., o godzinie 2ej popo³udniu. Obecni byli nastêpuj¹cy urzêdnicy i Komitetowi:Wiel. ks. Kapelan Fr. Wojtalewicz, prezes Stanis³aw Adamkiewicz, sekretarz N.S. Budzban, kasyer JanCzeka³a, reprezentantka dla spraw kobiecych Konstancya Chamska, dyretórka M. Dumanowska orazdyrektorzy: L. Zamorski, Jul. Szepañski, J. Ruszkiewicz, W. Przybyliñski, Stan. Godzich. Nastêpuj¹cycz³onkowie komitetu honorowego budowy domu: Jan Marmol, S. Lachajczak, B Ga³ecki, L. Wegner,M. Osuch, M. Miara; nieobecna M. Korzeniewska. Prezes Stan. Adamkiewicz otworzy³ posiedzenie,powo³uj¹c obecnych do porz¹dku; Wiel. ks. Kapelan odmówi³ modlitwê.

Prezes objaœnia, ¿e zproszono architektów, którzy przybyli dla podania ofert i powo³uje 1go panaH. Hincza, reprezentuj¹cego firmê Rodgers Co., który po wyjaœnieniu i wyt³ómaczeniu detalicznemswoich planów przedstawi³ dwie oferty planów wenwnêtrznych i zewnêtrznych, które zobowi¹zuje siêwykonaæ kompletnie: jeden budynek za $80,000,000, a drugi absolutnie ogniotrwaly za sumê$90,000,000; ogranicza dalej czas skoñczenia robót do po³owy listopada.

Nastêpnie przedstawia plany pan A. Tocha, który przedstawia swój plan z potrzebnemiwyjaœnieniami, oraz przestawia sumê $98,000,000 jako koszta budowy budynku opisanego w swoimplanie. Pan Henryk J. Szlaaka nie przedstawi³ planu zewnêtrznego z powodu przeprowadzki swojegobiura, ale oœwiadcza gotowoœæ przedstawienia go je¿eli oka¿e siê potrzba. Nastêpnie pan K. Piontek,reprezentuj¹cy p. Flizikowskiego przedstawia wewnêtrzne i zewnêtrzne plany objaœniaj¹c detalicznieka¿de piêtro i okreœla koszt budowy od $85,000 do $90,000; czas budowy ogranicza do jednego roku.Pan Steinbach reprezentuj¹cy firmê Worthmann and Steinbach przedstawia plany zewnêtrzne iwewnêtrzne objaœniaj¹c szczegó³owo ca³y rozk³ad tego¿; koszta pod³ug jego planów wynios¹ sumê$95,000; budowê tê mo¿e wykoñczyæ w 7 miesiêcy. Prezes z kolei proponuje wyznaczeniesubkomitetu dla prêdszego za³atwienia sprawy. Na wniosek dyrektora Przybyliñskiego uchwalono,a¿eby prezes zamianowa³ taki subkomitet. Prezes mianuje nastêpuj¹cych: Wiel. ks. Kapelana, prezesa,sekretarza i kasyera z Zarz¹du G³ów., reprezentantkê Chamsk¹, dyrektorów Przybyliñskiego,Zamorskiego i Godzicha z dyrekcyi oraz pani¹ Miarê i p. Marmola i Ga³eckiego z KomitetuHonorowego Budowy Domu.

¯yczenia powrotu do zdrowia!

Z radoœci¹ informujemy, ¿e wicekapeln ZPRKA ks. pra³at Stanley Milewskiwraca do zdrowia po przebytej niedawno operacji.

Ks. Milewski przebywa w Heartland Healthcare Center, 925 West South Blvd.,Troy MI 48085. Kartki z ¿yczeniami bezpoœrednio na nazwisko ksiêdza pra³ata:Msgr. Stanley Milewski, mo¿na przesy³aæ na powy¿szy adres. Godziny odwiedzinw centrum rehabilitacyjnym: 8.00-20.00.

Proœmy o zdrowie dla ks. Pra³ata w naszych codziennych modlitwach.

UWAGA CZ£ONKOWIE ZPRKA!

Zjednoczenie Polskie Rzymsko Katolickie w Ameryce jest zobowi¹zane przes³aæraz w roku do wszystkich swoich cz³onków informacjê o prywatnoœci danychosobowych tzw. Privacy Act, który zamieszczamy na str. 1 i 12 tego wydania“Narodu Polskiego”.


Rok szkolny 2011-2012 rokiem pe³nym sukcesów dla Polskiej Szko³y

im. Œw. Rafa³a Kalinowskiego

Mijaj¹cy rok szkolny 2011-2012 by³ dla naszej szko³yrokiem przepe³nionymsukcesami. Na ka¿dy z tychsukcesów mia³a ogromnywp³yw ciê¿ka praca wielu osób.Dziêki niestrudzonej pracyZarz¹du Szko³y, sk³adaj¹cegosiê z rodziców wolontariuszy,grona pedagogicznego, dyrekcjii uczniów - ambitniezaplanowany na pocz¹tku rokuszkolnego kalendarz, zosta³ wpe³ni zrealizowany.

W paŸdzierniku, powitaliœmy 11 nowychpierwszoklasistów. By³o towzruszaj¹ce wydarzenie nie tylko dlarodziców i uczniów pierwszej klasy,ale równie¿ dla naszej ca³ejspo³ecznoœci szkolnej. Z dum¹œledzimy cotygodniowe postêpypierwszaków w nauce tego piêknego,lecz trudnego jêzyka ich rodziców idziadków.

Równie¿ w paŸdzierniku,uczniowie klas od I podstawowej doIII liceum, mieli szansê na wyjazd doteatru i kina w Chicago, na spektakleprzybli¿aj¹ce im historiê i tradycjepolskie. M³odszym dzieciom bardzo

podoba³a siê historia "Pyzy za wielk¹ wod¹", opowiadaj¹ca o emigracji polskiej, a starsiuczniowie g³êboko prze¿yli zekranizowan¹ historiê pt. "Bitwa Warszawska"

W listopadzie odby³ siê pierwszy etap Matury 2012 z geografii Polski! Naszych trojematurzystów: Nicole Mielnicki, Penny Czosnyka i Conrad Czosnyka, wspaniale zaprezentowaliprzygotowane przez siebie prace na temat wybranego miasta wPolsce i œpiewaj¹co zdali egzaminustny.

Pocz¹tek grudnia up³yn¹³naszym uczniom na oczekiwaniuna œw. Miko³aja, który odwiedzi³nasz¹ szko³ê z plecakamipe³nymi s³odkoœci oraz naprzygotowaniach do jase³ek,zatytu³owanych "Tak, On jestKrólem". Specjalnie zakupionyw Polsce scenariusz, bardzonowatorska wizja (pantomimanarracyjna) i re¿yseria paniTeresy Studziñskiejspowodowa³y, ¿e przedstawienie toby³o zarówno widowiskowym jak iwzruszaj¹cym prze¿yciem dla naszychuczniów-aktorów i zaproszonych goœci.

Styczeñ obfitowa³ w wielewydarzeñ:

1) dziêki ogromnej pracyprzygotowawczej naszego Zarz¹du, 140goœci (zarówno spoœród rodzin szkolnychjak i zaproszonych organizacjipolonijnych) mia³o szansê na szampañsk¹zabawê podczas corocznej ZabawySzkolnej. Pobieraj¹cy w naszej szkolelekcje tañca ludowego uczniowie, podbacznym okiem pani choreograf NataliiGrabowski, przepiêknie zaprezentowaliwspaniale przygotowane tañce. Pysznyobiad, loteria fantowa i zabawa tanecznado pó³nocy - dope³ni³y tego wspania³egowieczoru.

2) nasi maturzyœci wraz z innymitegorocznymi maturzystami z innychsobotnich polskich szkó³ wziêli udzia³ w

Studniówce. Choæ nieliczni grupowo, zdum¹ i radoœci¹ reprezentowali nasz¹szko³ê wspaniale siê bawi¹c.

3) 29 stycznia, nasze uczennice: JuliaFezatt i Natalia Makarewicz, wziê³yudzia³ w miêdzyszkolnym konkursierecytatorskim "Julian Tuwim - Czarodziejs³owa". Dziêki piêknie zarecytowanymwierszom "O Grzesiu k³amczuchu i jegocioci" (Julia) i "Zosiasamosia" (Natalia) - naszeuczennice otrzyma³y Imiejsca w swoich grupachwiekowych! Do kolejnychstyczniowych sukcesównaszych uczniów nale¿yrównie¿ zaliczyæ zajêcie IIImiejsca w konkursie naanglojêzyczny essej pt."Miasto moich przodków", napisany przez nasz¹uczennicê Emily Matson (II LO). Jako przedmiotswojego eseju, Emily wybra³a Kraków.

W lutym odby³ siê kolejny etap Matur - tymrazem z historii Polski. Maturzyœci odpowiadali napytania dotycz¹ce historii pañstwa polskiego od jegopowstania do czasów wspó³czesnych. Komisjaegzaminacyjna by³a pod wielkim wra¿eniemwszechstronnej wiedzy uczniów oraz piêknejprezentacji w jêzyku polskim wylosowanych tematówegzaminacyjnych.

W marcu odby³a siê ju¿ drugaedycja ogólnoszkolnego KonkursuOrtograficznego. Uczniowie w klasach od4 - tej do II liceum, próbowali swoich si³ wpoprawnym pisaniu, na 3 ró¿nychpoziomach. Uczniowie, którzy zajêlimiejsca od I do III - otrzymali nagrody wpostaci certyfikatów (gift cards)ufundowanych przez Zarz¹d Szko³y.

W chwili, kiedy dzielimy siê zPañstwem tymi wspania³ymiwiadomoœciami, mamy wci¹¿ przed sob¹ostateczny, III etap Matur z jêzyka

polskiego, wyjazd na Paradê 3-Maja do Chicago oraz zakoñczenieroku szkolnego w dniu 13 maja, które ju¿ tradycyjnie obchodzonejest uroczyst¹ msz¹ œwiêt¹, rozdaniem œwiadectw i Piknikiem

Szkolnym.Z wdziêcznoœci¹ patrzymy

na up³ywaj¹cy czas i nawszystkie sukcesy osi¹gniête wtym roku oraz na tych, którzybyli ich autorami. Naszepodziêkowania kierowane s¹przede wszystkim w kierunku

ZPRKA, dziêki któregopatronatowi finansowemu mo¿emy

zaoferowaæ naszym uczniom to wspania³edoœwiadczenie, jakim jest polska sobotniaszko³a. Nie mo¿emy równie¿ omin¹æ naszychwspania³ych rodziców, uczniów, nauczycielioraz Ojców Karmelitów Bosych z klasztoru wMunster, IN, gdzie nasza szko³a ma siedzibê,za ich pracê, poœwiêcenie i serce dlawspanie³ej misji, jak¹ jest zachowywaniepolskich tradycji, kultury, historii i jêzyka dlaprzysz³ych pokoleñ. Do nastêpnego rokuszkolnego!

Agnieszka Fezatt, Dyrektor

Powitanie pierwszoklasistów.

Zabawa szkolna 2012.

Grupa “Œl¹sk”.

Studniówka 2012 - Maturzyœci Conrad, Penny i Nicole.

Miêdzyszkolny kokurs recytatorski (u góry) Julia Fezatt i Natalia Makarewicz.

Maturzysta ConradCzosnyka podczas

egzaminu z geografii.

Maturzyœci 2012 (l-p) Penny Czosnyka,

Conrad Czosnyka, Nicole Mielnicki.

Jase³ka bo¿onarodzeniowe “Tak, On jest królem!”

Wszystkim MMatkomnajlepsze ¿¿yczeniaw ddniu IIch œœwiêta!

Pieœni¹ wesela witamy,O Maryjo, miesi¹c Twój!

My Ci z serca czeœæ sk³adamy,Ty nam otwórz ³aski zdrój.

W tym miesi¹cu ziemia ca³a¯yciem, woni¹, wdziêkiem lœni.

Wszêdzie Twoja dŸwiêczy chwa³a,Gdy majowe p³yn¹ dni...

Pisz¹c ten artyku³, za parê dnizbli¿a siê miesi¹c maj, któryprzynosi nam radoœæ. W tym roku ju¿wiosna w pe³ni, przyroda raczy nascudownymi widokami i zapachamikwitn¹cych kwiatów i drzew.

W tym piêknym miesi¹cu jestwiele wydarzeñ, które zapis³ay siê nakartach naszej historii. Dnia 3-gomaja my Polacy, obchodzimycorocznie wyj¹tkowe wydarzenie,które mia³o miejsce równo 221 lattemu. Dok³adnie w 1791 roku w³aœniew ten dzieñ, zosta³a uchwalona ustawa, którejzadaniem by³o uregulowanie panuj¹cego wówczasustroju prawnego na terenie Rzeczypospolitej.Mowa oczywiœcie o akcie zwanym Konstytucj¹ 3Maja. Jej nowoczesne ustalenia by³y jak na tamteczasy niezwykle odwa¿nym posuniêciem. Niedziwi tak¿e, ¿e dzieñ podpisania Konstytucji odrazu zosta³ uznany Œwiêtem Konstytucji 3 Maja.By³a to tak¿e druga po Konstytucji amerykañskiej z1787 r. konstytucja na œwiecie. Z tej okazji wpolskich szko³ach odbywaj¹ siê okolicznoœcioweakademie, a tak¿e specjalne lekcje historii. WChicago, IL oraz w Cleveland, OH odbywaj¹ siêparady, na które œci¹gn¹ t³umy ludzi, a my Polacy,mamy mo¿noœæ pokazania naszej dumy narodowej.

Miesi¹c maj jest uznany jako najpiêkniejszy i mo¿e dlatego te¿ jest poœwiêcony Maryi,Matce Bo¿ej. To w³aœnie w maju uczêszczamy do naszych koœcio³ów na nabo¿eñstwa ku czciMatki Bo¿ej, zwane majówkami. Z piêkn¹ pieœni¹, litani¹, modlitw¹ ró¿añcow¹, prosimy ob³ogos³awiestwo, o urodzaj, o matczyn¹ opiekê.

W tym miesi¹cu tak¿e obchodzimy Dzieñ Matki. Jest to œwiêto maj¹ce na celu okazaniemamom mi³oœci, szacunku i podziêkowania za najtrudniejsz¹ rolê na œwiecie - bycie matk¹.Sk³adamy wszystkim Matkom najserdeczniejsze ¿yczenia zdrowia, zadowolenia z ¿ycia,zrozumnienia u dzieci i wnuków oraz wielkiego poszanowania wynikaj¹cego z Waszego trudu,pozycji i tego, co zrobi³yœcie i nadal nam dajecie z siebie.

Wspomnê w skrócie, co ostatnio dzia³o siê w Zjednoczeniu.W sobotê, 3 marca odby³ siê w Troy, MI, V Festiwal Polonijnych Zespo³ów

Folklorystycznych. Amerykañsko-Polskie Centrum Kulturalne w Troy by³o gospodarzemFestiwalu, pod dyrekcj¹ choreografa oraz pomys³odawcy p. Tomka Kielar. W Festiwalu wziê³oudzia³ ponad 15 zespo³ów dzia³aj¹cych w metropolii miasta Detroit, w tym zespo³y naszejorganizacji. Gratulujemy wszystkim zespo³om, ich rodzicom oraz wszystkim, którzy pracowalipoza kulisami tego piêknego przedsiêwziêcia. Specjalnie gratulujemy p. Tomkowi Kielar za

zaintersowanie w zorganizowaniu tego festiwaluoraz za pielêgnowanie tradycji polskiegofolkoru.

W niedzielê, 4 marca odby³ siê Pokaz Mody,zorganizowany przez Grupê Kulturaln¹Doros³ych im. M. Konopnickiej. Jest to imprezacharytatywna, ca³y dochód jest przeznaczony nastypendia dla zdolnej i aktywnej m³odzie¿y -uczestników "Balu Kopciuszka". W g³ównej

roli modelek i modeli wyst¹pili uczestnicyostatniego "Balu Kopciuszka", z Kopciuszkiemi Ksiêciem na czele. Niemal we wszystkichpokazach, które zobaczyliœmy, mo¿na by³odostrzec wp³yw rozkwitaj¹cej w pe³ni wiosny.Zgromadzeni goœcie w trakcje prezentacji mieliwyj¹tkow¹ mo¿liwoœæ zobaczyæ wiosenno-letni¹ kolekcjê strojów na ka¿d¹ okazjê.Prawdziw¹ furorê zrobi³a kolekcja sukienek otypowym kroju balowym, koronki oraz du¿ofinezyjnych falbanek i zmarszczeñ w

asymetycznych sukniach z krótszymprzodem. Szczególnie dobrzeprzyjête zosta³y wystêpynajm³odszych. Dzieci w rytmiemuzyki prezentowa³y ubranka naró¿ne nadchodz¹ce wiosenno-letnieokazje. Goœcie gor¹co przyjêliatrakcyjny program artystycznyZespo³u Pieœni i Tañca "Weso³yLud". Ca³y pokaz mody wzbogaci³a dawkaró¿norodnej muzyki i piosenek, zwi¹zana ztematem "Fun in the Sun".

Specjalne podziêkowania dla wszystkich,którzy brali udzia³ w Pokazie Mody -dziêkujemy i gratulujemy. Czekamy nakolejny spektakularny pokaz w 2013 roku!

W poniedzia³ek, 5 marca w stanie Illinoisobchodziliœmy Dzieñ Pu³askiego. Akademiaodby³a siê w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce, októrej pisaliœmy w poprzednim miesi¹cu. Koñcowym akcentem chicagowskich Dni Pu³askiegoby³ bankiet zorganizowany przez Wydzia³ Stanowy Kongresu Polonii Amerykañskiej. Na

bankiecie wyst¹pi³ Zespó³ Pieœni i TañcaPOLONIA, który przedstawi³ piêknyspektakl o Pu³askim, przeplatanytañcami. Gratulacje dla zespo³u, któryna zakoñczenie otrzyma³ gor¹ce brawa!!

Kolejny tydzieñ by³ bardzo zajêtyprzygotowaniami sprawozdañ doKomitetu Bud¿etu oraz przygotowañ dokwartalnego zebrania dyrekcji naszejorganizacji, które odby³o siê w sobotê, 9marca. W czasie tego zebrania prosi³am

dyrekcjê o przyznanie funduszy na wyjazd naszych najm³odszych tancerzy na 8-my PolonijnyFestiwal Dzieciêcych Zespo³ów Folklorystycznych, który odbêdzie siê w Iwoniczu-Zdroju wlipcu tego roku. Festiwal organizuje Stowarzyszenie Wspólnota Polska - oddzia³ Rzeszów,które tak¿e oferuje podró¿nym pokoje goœcinne w samym centrum Rzeszowa po bardzokonkurencyjnych cenach. Jeœli jesteœcie zaintersowani - prosimy o skontaktowanie siê zeStowarzyszeniem Wspólnota Poska - oddzia³ Rzeszów; 35-064 Rzeszów, Rynek 19, tel. (+48)17 862 01 74, fax (+48) 17 862 14 51: e-mail: [email protected]. Pragnê w

imieniu swoim oraz naszych tancerzy podziêkowaæ naszejdyrekcji, za przyznanie pomocy na wyjazd do Polski. Jestempewna, ¿e nasi tancerze przywioz¹ z Polski niezapomnianewra¿enia, którymi podziel¹ siê z nami na ³amach tej gazetki.

W niedzielê, 18 marca odby³ siê koncert Zespo³u Pieœnii Tañca "Weso³y Lud" z okazji Jubileuszu 35-leciapowstania. Na niedzielnym jubileuszowym koncerciewidownia teatru by³a wype³niona po brzegi, a wœród widzówtrudno by³o znaleŸæ kogoœ, kto nie by³ zwi¹zany z zespo³em.Koncert trwa³ 2 godziny i dostarczy³ wszystkim obecnymniezapomnianych doznañ artystyczno-kulturalnych. Na

scenie zaprezentowali siêwszyscy obecni tancerzezespo³u oraz grupa tancerzy zporzednich lat (seniorów) orazich dzieci czy nawet wnuki! Wrepertuarze znalaz³y siê tañce zró¿nych regionów oraz uk³adychoreograficzne tañcównarodowych takich jak mazur ipolonez. Oczywiœcie niezabrak³o skocznych polek.

Przepiêkne, bajecznie kolorowe i b³yszcz¹ce strojepodkreœla³y charakter tañców, ilustruj¹c folklor zró¿nych czêœci Polski. Zespó³, organizatorzy aprzede wszystkich choreografowie - Misia i RysiuJamiñscy, w³o¿yli mnóstwo si³, czasu i serca wprzygotowanie znakomitego wystêpuartystycznego, który zachwyci³ przyby³ych goœci.Na koniec koncertu nast¹pi³ mi³y momentprzyjmowania gratulacji od zaproszonych goœci.Uœciskom, gratulacjom i ¿yczeniom dalszych lattwórczoœci i sukcesów nie by³o koñca.

Szczególnie ciep³e s³owa skierowa³ do zespo³u konsul generalny RP w Chicago ZygmuntMatynia. Podziêkowa³ dyrekcji zespo³u za owocne 35 lat dzia³alnoœci zespo³u oraz zapielêgnowanie wartoœci kulturowych, a tak¿e za motywowanie m³odego pokolenia. Nastêpniekonsul Matynia, w uznaniu zas³ug dla upowszechnienia kultury polskiej w StanachZjednoczonych uhonorowa³ Misiê i Ryszarda Jamiñskich odznak¹ "Srebnego Krzy¿a Zas³ugi",przyznan¹ przez prezydenta RP Bronis³awa Komorowskiego.

Po zakoñczeniu koncertu, udaliœmy siê do pobliskiej restauracji na bankiet z okazjijubileuszu Zespo³u Pieœni i Tañca "Weso³y Lud". Po smacznej kolacji by³y przemowy,

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V Festiwal Polonijnych Zespo³ów Folklorystycznych w Michigan

V Festiwal Zespo³ów Folklorystycznych(l-p) Anna Soko³owski, pp. Judy

i Joseph Drobot, Rita Cerankowski.

Pokaz Mody.

“Polonia” po spektaklu o gen. Pu³askim.

Anna Soko³owski, MisiaJamiñski, Joseph A. Drobot, Jr.

Pokaz Mody

Bankiet Jubileuszowy “Weso³ego Ludu” - tancerzeotrzymali dyplomy i pami¹tkowe statuetki.

W “Weso³ym Ludzie” tañczyli ichdziadkowie i rodzice...

podziêkowania, odczytanie listów gratulacyjnych oraz wrêczenie specjalnychstatuetek dla dzieci, które bra³y udzia³ w koncercie oraz specjalne dyplomy zKonsulatu RP dla tancerzy, którzy tañczyli w zespole ponad 5 lat. By³o gwarno,wzruszaj¹co, weso³o i zbyt krótko, aby nasyciæ siê rozmowami, czy te¿

potañczyæ przy fajnej muzyce. 30 marca odby³a siê w

Chicago konferencja prasowaPolskich Lini Lotniczych LOT, naktórej prezes LOT-u Marcin Pirogpoinformowa³ nas, ¿e od stycznia2013 r. Na trasie Chicago-Warszawabêdzie lata³ najwiêkszy samolot B-787 "Dreamliner". "Dreamliner" jestsamolotem bardziej ekonomicznym,przestronnym i wygodnym odobecnie u¿ytkowanych samolotów.

Prawdopodonie te¿ bêd¹ promocyjne cenybiletów.

KONDOLENCJEZ wielkim ¿alem przyjêliœmy

wiadomoœæ o œmierci Marthy Kwiatt.Pani Martha by³a do koñca jej ¿yciazaanga¿owana w ¿ycie naszej organizacji.Zawsze ciep³a, serdeczna, obdarzonawspania³¹ intuicj¹, z wielkim sercem. W

ka¿dej chwili mogliœmy na ni¹ liczyæ, a teraz pozostanie w naszychwspomnieniach. Pani Martho, na zawsze pozostaniesz w naszych sercach,spoczywaj w pokoju. Szczere kondolencje i wyrazy wspó³czucia sk³adamyrodzinie i przyjacio³om Zmar³ej.

GRATULACJE Serdeczne gratulacje sk³adamy p. Celinie Ro¿nowskiej, choreografce

Zespo³u Pieœni i Tañca "POLONIA", która otrzyma³a specjalne wyró¿nienie odKongresu Polonii Amerykañskiej - Wydzia³ Illinois, za dzia³alnoœæ artystyczn¹ ipropagowanie kultury polskiej.

Najserdeczniejsze, z g³êbi serca p³yn¹ce gratulacje dla p. Misi i RyszardaJamiñskich - choreografów i za³o¿ycieli Zespo³u Pieœni i Tañca "Weso³y Lud" zokazji otrzymania cennego odznaczenia pañstwowego "Srebrnego Krzy¿aZas³ugi" przyznanego przez prezydenta RP Bronis³awa Komorowskiego wuznaniu zas³ug za wieloletni wk³ad pracy w rozpowszechnianiu tradycji ikultury polskiej na ziemi amerykañskiej i na œwiecie.

Z radoœci¹ donosimy, ¿e Danielle i Robert Kroplewscy s¹ rodzicami syna -Anthony Robert, który urodzi³ siê 2 kwietnia 2012 r. ¯yczymy, aby Waszsynek chowa³ siê w zdrowiu i radoœci. Szczêœliwym rodzicom oraz dziadkom -Krysi i Tadeuszowi Lech oraz Vicke i Janowi Kroplewski, oraz ca³ej rodzinie,gratulujemy!

Pañstwu Alinie i Lucjanowi Rozwadowskim, z okazji rocznicy œlubu,najserdeczniejsze gratulacje oraz ¿yczenia zdrowia, spokoju i pomyœlnoœci nadalsze lata wspólnego ¿ycia!

PODZIÊKOWANIEW imieniu w³asnym pragnê podziêkowaæ za wysokie odznaczenie "Z³oty

Krzy¿ Zas³ugi", które otrzyma³am od prezydenta Polski Bronis³awaKomorowskiego w ubieg³ym miesi¹cu. Specjalne podziêkowania dlaStowarzyszenia Wspólnota Polska i p. Mariusza Grudnia, który by³pomys³odawc¹ oraz z³o¿y³ wniosek - dziêkujê serdecznie. Czujê siê niezwyklezaszczycona i dumna z tego wyró¿nienia. Przyjê³am to odznaczenie zwdziêcznoœci¹, bo jest ono odznaczeniem dla tych wszystkich, którzy ze mn¹wspó³pracuj¹ i z którymi pracowa³am i nadal pracujê, dla tych, którzy dbaj¹ orozpowszechnianie i pielêgnowanie kultury i tradycji polskiej oraz imieniaPolski poza jej granicami. Serdecznie dziêkuje wszystkim, którzy nades³aligratulacje, kwiaty i ...czekoladki - jestem bardzo wdziêczna za Wasze poparcie,mi³e i serdeczne s³owa i za szczere z serca p³yn¹ce gratulacje.

DATY DO ZAPAMIÊTANIAJoin Hands Day - czyli Dzieñ Wolontariusza - wypada 5 maja.

Zachêcamy, abyœcie siê zaanga¿owali w dzia³ania spo³eczne na rzeczœrodowiska lokalnego, aby pokazaæ, jak wa¿na i potrzebna jest pomoc innym.Zachêcamy, abyœcie przyst¹pili do akcji np. podawania obiadów dlabezdomnych, porz¹dkowania lokalnego parku, sadzenia kwiatków, czymalowania i napraw ogrodzeñ w lokalnym parku, koœciele, szkole. Wiêcejinformacji o "Join Hands" mo¿na uzyskaæ na stronie internetowej - www.joinhandsday.org

Dzieñ Polsko-Amerykañski w Six Flags Great America - Gurnee, Illinoisodbêdzie siê w sobotê, 2 czerwca 2012 roku. Bilety po zni¿onej cenie - $28.00od osoby, mo¿na kupiæ dzwoni¹c do ZPRKA - Mary Jane Robles - 1-800-772-8632 w. 2601; dzieci do 2 lat za darmo. Serdecznie wszystkich zapraszamy!

Dzieñ Polsko-Amerykañski w U.S. Cellular Field (Sox Park) Chicagoodbêdzie siê we wtorek, 3 lipca, 2012. Bilety na mecz White Sox tylko po$20.00. Proszê telefonowaæ po bilety do naszego biura - Mary Jane Robles - 1-800-772-8632 w. 2601.

Czekam na Wasze uwagi, komentarze, nowinki. Piszcie na adres: 984 N.Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642.

Reprezentanci Ma³ej Polonii i M³odej Poloniiwspólnie œwiêcili koszyczki

W Wielk¹ Sobotê dzieci i m³odzie¿ z zespo³ów Ma³a Polonia i M³oda Polonia wspólnie œwiêcilikoszyczki wielkanocne w parafii œw. Ferdynanda w Chicago. Tancerzom towarzyszy³y choreograf ikierownik artystyczny zespo³ów p. Cecylia Ro¿nowska oraz dyrektorka zespo³ów i zarazemdyrektorka Dystr. #7 ZPRKA, Anna Krysiñski.

Piêkne, barwne i bogate wielkanocne koszyczki poœwiêci³ zawsze ¿yczliwy dla m³odychtancerzy “Polonii” proboszcz parafii,ks. Zdzis³aw Torba.

zdjêcia: Zofia Wcislo i Jan Liskowicz


Plakat ze zdjêciem“Dreamlinera” we flocie LOT-u.

STYPENDIA I DOTACJE DLA STUDENTÓW ZPRKA

Ka¿dego roku Zjednoczenie Polskie Rzymsko Katolickie w Ameryce przyznaje m³odzie¿y studenckiejstypendia Funduszu Stypendialnego ZPRKA i dotacje edukacyjne z Funduszu Edukacyjnego ZPRKA.

Termin nadsy³ania podañ na pomoc finansow¹ ZPRKA up³ywa 1 lipca 2012 r.Ubiegaj¹cy siê o stypendium studenci musz¹ byæ na 2 (sophomore), 3 (junior) lub 4 (senior) roku studiów

licencjackich (undergraduate) lub studiów magisterskich (graduate), albo zawodowych (professional) wakredytowanej uczelni lub szkole wy¿szej. Musz¹ równie¿ uczêszczaæ na studia w pe³nym wymiarze godzin.

Jako pe³en wymiar godzin uznaje siê: min. 12 godzin dla studentów studiów dziennych i 8 godz. dlastudentów studiów wieczorowych. Kwalifikuj¹ siê równie¿ studenci studiuj¹cy w pe³nym lub niepe³nymwymiarze godzin w programie magisterskim (graduate) albo studiów zawodowych (professional).

Student musi mieæ ukoñczony z pozytywnymi ocenami pierwszy rok (freshman) studiów licencjackich(undergraduate) - przed terminem nadsy³ania podañ; oficjalny odpis ocen studenta musi byæ do³¹czony dopodania, lub przes³any przez szko³ê bezpoœrednio do ZPRKA do 1 lipca 2012 r.

Decyzja o przyznaniu pomocy finansowej podjêta zostanie w sierpniu, a stypendia i dotacje przes³anezostan¹ bezpoœrednio do instytucji naukowej, w której uczy siê student.

Szczegó³owe informacje i formularze podañ mo¿na znaleŸæ na stronie:www.PRCUA.org

pod has³em Member Benefits.

Tow. Jana Paw³a II ZPRKA zaprasza dzieci na 22. Doroczny Dzieñ Krêglarski

Tow. Jana Paw³a II zaprasza wszystkie dzieci w sobotê, 2 czerwca 2012, w godz.10:00-14:00 do 5 Star Bowling Center, 2666 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 na DzieñKrêglarski.

Koszt uczestnictwa: cz³onkowie ZPRKA - $5 od dziecka (w cenie: lunch, 3 rozgrywki na regularnychtorach krêglarskich lub 2 rozgrywki na torach z bandami tzw. bumper bowling, wypo¿yczenie butów inagrody); $6 - rozgrywki na torach z bandami (bumper) dla dzieci nie nale¿¹cych do ZPRKA; $8 - naregularnych torach dla dzieci nie nale¿¹cych do ZPRKA. Lunch dla doros³ych - $3.

Prosimy o przes³anie nastêpuj¹cych informacji: nazwisko oraz wiek dziecka, nr. Towarzystwa, doktórego nale¿y, zaznaczyæ na jakich liniach dziecko bêdzie gra³o (na regularnym torze czy na torze zbandami) oraz nazwisko osoby doros³ej, która bêdzie korzystaæ z lunchu, na adres: Valerie Brumm 22248Brywood Court, Clinton Township, MI 48036. Zg³oszenia musz¹ byæ nades³ane do poniedzia³ku, 28maja. Prosimy wystawiaæ czeki na: Pope John Paul II Society. Dodatkowe pytania: Valerie Brumm, tel:(248) 622-8949.

Cz³onkowie zarz¹du ZPRKA zprezesem LOT-u Marcinem Pirogiem.

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Dziêkujemy dyrektorce Dystr. #9 p. El¿biecie Grabowskiej

W miesi¹cu marcu zrezygnowa³a ze stanowiskadyrektorki Dystryktu #9 ZPRKA, pani El¿bieta Grabowski.

Chcielibyœmy podziêkowaæ dyr. Grabowskiej za wielelat pracy na rzecz Dystryktu #9 oraz Zjednoczenia PolskiegoRzymsko Katolickiego w Ameryce.

P. Grabowska ukoñczy³a 5-letnie studia ekonomiczne wKatowicach i 3-letnie studium socjologii w Sosnowcu.

Do USA przyjecha³a w 1984 roku, tu za³o¿y³a rodzinê.Zda³a stanowy egzamin na agenta ubezpieczeniowego izwi¹za³a siê prac¹ z ZPRKA. Zwi¹za³a siê równie¿ z Polsk¹Szko³¹ Sobotni¹ im. Œw. Rafa³a Kalinowskiego w Munster,IN, w której w 1998 r. objê³a stanowisko dyrektora szko³y.Wczeœniej pracowa³a w szkole jako nauczycielka przedszkola.

Zajmowa³a siê sprzeda¿¹ ubezpieczeñ i innych produktów ZPRKA oraz pe³ni³afunkcjê finansowej sekretarki Towarzystwa #234. Na Sejmie ZPRKA w 2002 roku,zosta³a wybrana dyrektork¹ krajowego Dystryktu #9 ZPRKA, na stan Indiana.Ponownie na stanowisko dyrektorki zosta³a wybrana na sejmach ZPRKA w 2006 i w2010 r.

P. Grabowski jest zamê¿na, wraz z mê¿em Konradem posiadaj¹ szóstkê dzieci:Nataliê, Soniê, Bartka, Bernadettkê, Agatkê i Kingê.

Pani El¿biecie dziêkujemy za poœwiêcenie i d³ugoletni¹ sumienn¹ pracê na rzeczZjednoczenia i polskiej m³odzie¿y w szkole œw. Rafa³a Kalinowskiego.

¯yczymy wielu lat w zdrowiu oraz b³ogos³awieñstwa Bo¿ego we wszystkichpoczynaniach osobistych i zawodowych w przysz³oœci.

Trzeci Majze zbioru “Ludziom i chwilom”

Maria Konopnicka

O ty dniu radosny,O ty Trzeci Maju,

Zapachnia³eœ kwieciemW ca³ym polskim kraju.Zapachnia³eœ kwieciemNajs³odszej wonnoœci:— Mi³oœci¹ Ojczyzny,

I bratniej jednoœci.

Zapraszamy do licznego udzia³u w tegorocznej 121. Paradzie 3-Majowej, któraprzemaszeruje po ulicy Columbus Drive w œródmieœciu Chicago w sobotê, 5 maja.2012 r. Pocz¹tek parady o godz. 11.30. W godzinach popo³udniowych w sobotê orazw niedzielê, 6 maja, odbêdzie siê bogaty program artystyczny w CentrumKopernikowskim, przy 5216 W. Lawrence Ave. w Chicago. W niedzielê wyst¹pi¹ m.inzespo³y ZPRKA: w godz. 15.15-16.30 wyst¹pi ZPiT “Weso³y Lud”, a o godz. 17.45ZPiT “Polonia Ensemble” przedstawi Wielkie Multimedialne Widowisko Historyczne.

Parada organizowana jest ku pamiêci uchwalenia Konstytucji 3 Maja,historycznego dokumentu, pierwszej demokratycznej konstytucji w Europie i drugiej naœwiecie po konstytucji Stanów Zjednoczonych. Jest wspania³¹ okazj¹ do manifestacjijednoœci i si³y Polonii.

WIOSENNY SPECJALNY PROGRAM UBEZPIECZENIOWY

W miesi¹cach kwietniu i maju, ZPRKA celebrowaæ bêdzie “Nowe ¿ycie”. OferujemyWIOSENNY SPECJALNY PROGAM UBEZPIEZPIECZENIOWY.

Otrzymaj $2,000.00 lub $4,000.00 ubezpieczenia na ¿ycie jako bonus, bez koniecznoœci wnoszenia dodatkowych op³at.

Oferujemy plan ubezpieczeniowy 20-Year Limited Pay Whole Life o wysokoœci$10,000.00. ZPRKA podniesie wartoœæ ubezpieczenia o $2,000.00. Ogólna wartoœæubezpieczenia wynosiæ wiêc bêdzie $12,000.00 - za cenê ubezpieczenia 10-tysiêcznego.Dla osób, które zakupi¹ ubezpieczenie o wartoœci $20,000.00 bonus wyniesie $4,000.00!

Dla przyk³adu: niepal¹cy mê¿czyzna w wieku 30 lat, mo¿e wykupiæ polisêubezpieczeniow¹ na sumê $10,000.00 na powy¿szy plan ubezpieczeniowy. Sk³adkawynosiæ bêdzie $206.80. Polisa bêdzie wystawiona na $12,000.00, bez dodatkowychkosztów* ze strony ubezpieczaj¹cego siê. W ci¹gu 20 lat - zaoszczêdzi prawie $800!

Plan 20-Year Limited Pay Whole Life cechuje:- 20 niskich op³at rocznych, które pokrywaj¹ do¿ywotni plan ubezpieczeniowy- op³aty mog¹ byæ dokonywane pó³rocznie, kwartalnie lub miesiêcznie- naliczane s¹ dywidendy

- posiada wartoœæ gotówkow¹- ubezpieczony mo¿e korzystaæ z wszystkich dodatkowychkorzyœci: publikacjê “Naród Polski”, stypendia i po¿yczki na

szko³y wy¿sze, po¿yczki na domy jednorodzine, turnieje sportowe,imprezy kulturalne i towarzyskie, oraz wiele innych!

* Wszystkie podania musz¹byæ wczeœniej zatwierdzone

GRATULUJEMY KSIÊ¯E KAPELANIE!

Gratulujemy naczelnemu kapelanowi ZPRKA ks. W³adys³awowiPtak, wyboru na krajowego prezesa Stwowarzyszenia Polskich

Ksiê¿y w Ameryce (Polish American Priests Association - PAPA).Wybory odby³y siê w czasie 23. Krajowego Sejmu, który odby³ siê w

dniach 16-20 kwietnia, 2012 r. w Michigan City, IN.Niech Boski Zbawiciel prowadzi Ksiêdza Kapelana

po piêknej lecz nie³atwej drodze powo³ania dla ludu Pana.

Dystrykt #8 Zjednoczenia Polskiego

Rzymsko Katolickiego w Ameryceserdecznie zaprasza na doroczn¹

Mszê œw. ku czci Boskiego Serca Jezusa

w niedzielê, 10 czerwca 2012 r.o godz. 14.00

w koœciele Our Lady of the Woods10713 W. 131 St., Orland Park, IL

Po mszy œw. zapraszamy na lunch w stylu bufetowym w Hackney’s of Palos Park

123rd i LaGrange Rd.Palos Park, IL 60464Koszt - $25 od osoby

Prosimy wystawiaæ czeki na: PRCUADistrict #8

Rezerwacji nale¿y dokonaæ do 5 czerwca 2012 r.

Rezerwacje prosimy kierowaædo:

Krystyna Lech12551 Palos West Drive

Palos Park, IL 60464708-361-5029

Ju¿ wkrótce - nowy produkt ZPRKA!

ZPRKA pragnie powiadomiæ, i¿ ma zamiar w najbli¿szym czasie wprowadziæ na ryneknowy plan ubezpieczeniowy Final Expense

Wkrótce bêdziemy oferowaæ produkt, który mo¿e byæ doskona³¹ opcj¹ w planowaniutwojej emerytury i zagospodarowania maj¹tku w razie œmierci w³aœciciela. Najwa¿niejszecechy nowego produktu to:

- sta³y program ubezpieczeniowy nie wymagaj¹cy badania lekarskiego*- plany ubezpieczeniowe mog¹ lub nie musz¹ posiadaæ dywidendy z zysków- ubezpieczenia s¹ aktywne do¿ywotnio- op³aty nigdy nie wzrastaj¹- wzrasta wartoœæ gotówkowa- proces wykupu ubezpieczenia jest uproszczony- ubezpieczenia do 25,000 dla osób do 75 lat- ubezpieczenia do 15,000 dla osób w wieku 76-85- 5-letni plan ubezpieczeniowy lub jednorazowa op³ata (do 75 roku ¿ycia) &

jednorazowa op³ata (dla osób w wieku 76-85)

INNE KORZYŒCI Z WYKUPU PLANU FINAL EXPENSE:- dostarcza spadkobiercom funduszy na pokrycie kosztów pogrzebowych- ulga podatkowa od podatku maj¹tkowego (prosimy skonsultowaæ siê ze specjalist¹ od

rozliczeñ podatkowych)- mo¿liwoœæ wykorzystania programów emerytalnych do zakupu ubezpieczenia- sposób na redukcjê opodatkowania maj¹tkowego lub aktywów- fundusze na pokrycie kosztów utrzymania w domu spokojnej staroœci i kosztów

medycznych- natychmiastowy dostêp do funduszy (wartoœæ gotówkowa)

* Departament ubezpieczenia zastrzega sobie prawo do sprawdzenia historii medycznejWiêcej informacji w nastêpnym wydaniu.

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