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Volume 92 June 2014 Issue #6

Within the Polish National Catholic Church, the month of June is designated as Sacred Vocations Month. It is a chance for the entire Church and each of its parishes and members to focus their attention and prayers on the need of the Church for priests and deacons to take up the sacred ministry. The prayer book of the P.N.C.C. contains the following prayer that I encourage all Polish National Catholics to pray.

FOR THE INCREASE OF PRIESTS

Almighty and Eternal God, in Your plan for our salvation You provide priests as shepherds for Your people. Inspire men to answer Your call to become priests, because “the harvest is great but the laborers are few.” Grant Your Church an increase of priests and keep them faithful in their love and service to You and the people entrusted to their care. Through their faith and ministry may Your light shine in the world and Your kingdom be built among us. Through Jesus Christ, our High Priest. Amen.

Within the prayer there is much for us to consider as we continue to pray for priests to answer the call to the sacred ministry. We first acknowledge that the ministry of priests within the Church is a part of the plan of God for our salvation. Throughout the pages of Scripture we know that God desires to be in a relationship with each of us, but we then ask ourselves, how does each of us participate in this? Does each one of us have to go out to the desert to meet God? Do we have to travel to the Holy Land? Must we climb the nearest mountain? None of this is the case; God provides priests so that, in each community, His representative may be present, and the community of God, where we partake of the presence of God, is then as close as our parish

church, where God’s priest stands as the mediator of the divine presence.

As a Catholic Church, we know that our religious life revolves around the sacraments, and especially the Eucharist. For this ministry to be fruitful and active within our parishes and our Church there must be priests. But within this work the priests serve as shepherds. They certainly have a ministry to impart the sacraments to the faithful, but this ministry does not end there. It is the priests who teach us the meaning and importance of the Eucharist as well as what it signifies and accomplishes within our life. It is the priest who helps to prepare us, in the teaching of children and adults through classes and homilies; and it is also the priest who helps us to receive the sacrament worthily through confessing our sins and making our souls clean to receive the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

In all of this the priest truly acts as a shepherd and follows the example of Jesus, Who is the Good Shepherd. In John 10:11-15 we hear Jesus tell of this role of the shepherd, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A hired man, who is not a shepherd and whose sheep are not his own, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away, and the wolf catches and scatters them. This is because he works for pay and has no concern for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down my life for the sheep.”

The priest then must follow the example of the Good Shepherd, out of love and concern for the sheep, the

For the Increase of Priests

Most Rev. Anthony Mikovsky

Prime Bishop

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people of God, that he is to nurture and protect. But it is also in the priest’s role as shepherd that he is to guide and discipline them to keep them safe and sound. The priest performs this important role all in the plan for our salvation given by God. Certainly we must pray for those who serve as priests and shepherds over us and pray that as God calls further shepherds, they will answer this important call.

In the next sentence of the prayer we say, “Inspire men to answer Your call to become priests.” Notice that we do not pray for God to call men; this is because we really don’t have to. If it is God’s plan for our salvation that there be priests, then we can know for sure that He will call them. The issue than is that these men then be able to answer that call. We pray that these men be inspired to rise above the confusion and din of everyday life and answer this call. Within this part of the prayer we must also be cognizant of the role we play in these men being able to answer this call. We certainly know that the world today is not conducive to men answering the call to serve God as priests. The world calls people to the lure of power and pleasure rather than to service. But while we point the finger at our culture and the rest of society, what are each of us encouraging in the world around us? Do we honor those who serve us in the role of priests and shepherds? Do we show respect to them in how we treat our priests and support them, both financially and spiritually? As we pray for God to inspire men to answer the call to the priesthood, let us also pray for the inspiration to honor and respect our priests and thereby encourage other men to answer the call of God to the priesthood.

We next pray for the priests to be “faithful in their love and service to You [God] and the people entrusted to their care.” We certainly ask God to give our priests strength to persevere, especially in this difficult world, but again we must realize that we play a role in this aspect as well. Do we listen to the spiritual advice and guidance that are offered to us by the priests and bishops of the Church? Do we help them in their work for the parish and the Church in supporting their programs and participating in the spiritual services of the Church? Do we realize that all of these programs and services are for the benefit of us as God’s people, and not for the priest alone?

And lastly we pray, “through their faith and ministry may Your light shine in the world and Your kingdom

be built among us.” We must realize that this work of the deacons, priests and bishops among us is not a human work. It is not just another job among many different choices of vocation. The work of the sacred vocations is holy. It is the work of Jesus Christ in the world, to shine forth the light of Christ and build the kingdom of God. It is a holy work that is being accomplished because God wills it; but the question is then, are we a part of God’s plan or are we working against God’s plan?

Now I know that the call to the priesthood is usually not something that comes out of the blue like a flash of lightning from the sky. It is rather a gentle calling, like the “still small voice” that is mentioned in Scripture. Because of this the call to a sacred vocation is also truly the work of the entire community of God. God begins the call, but then the community of God, our parish churches and the entire P.N.C.C., must nurture this call in the men of the Church. As we each pray this prayer during this month of June for sacred vocations and also throughout the year, let us remember these words are not enough. Our prayer must also be the actions of our own lives and our parish lives that the priesthood is something that is honored and respected. Knowing that our priests are called by God for our benefit, let us thank God for His plan of salvation which includes our deacons, priests and bishops, but also let us pray and work that His plan will continue strongly in the P.N.C.C. through the ministry and sacred vocations of the clergy.

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Remembering… Remembered By…

Joseph Basta, Father Rev. Father & Mrs. Thomas Basta

Rt. Rev. Stanley Bilinski, Bishop Gary & Diane Hollinsworth

+Stanley Michael Bilinski, Sr., Father Bishop Stanley Bilinski

Robert E. Bradbury, Father Bradbury Family

William Henry Brewer, Father Rae (Brewer) Zurovcik

+George Cheslock, Father Elmer & Dolores Ustas

+John Dykas, Father Mr. & Mrs. Michael Zarek

Frank L. Gniewek, Father Donna R. Kolwicz and Family

Dr. John Gorgol, Father-in-Law Michael & Mary Mietlicki

+Leon Gorgol, Father Fr. Sr. Rob, Kathy, Adam, Alex, Eric & Cliff Nemkovich

Michael Hutira, Father Mary Beth Kurpiel

Stanley Kiska, Father-in-Law Bishop Paul & Karen Sobiechowski

+Chester A. Kolodziej, Father Martin & Christine (Kolodziej) Wachna

John P. Kowalczyk, Sr., Father Rev. John P. Kowalczyk, Jr.

Walter S. Kowalski, Father Charlotte, Shirley, Barbara & Sophie

Raymond M. Lagesse, Father Rev. Bruce & Marian Sleczkowski

Robert R. Maycan, Father Dean Maycan & Jill Lindenmuth

Very Rev. Edward G. Meus, Father Steven, Donna and Christine

Very Rev. Edward G. Meus, Grandfather Kayla & Megan Bowman and Abbey & Zachary Meus

Michael J. Mietlicki, Father Michael & Mary Mietlicki

+Maurice Mongeau, Father Kathleen Mongeau Galford, Daughter

George V. Mulac, Father Marcia M. Angel

Prime Bishop Emeritus Robert M. Nemkovich, Father Fr. Sr. Rob, Kathy, Adam, Alex, Eric & Cliff Nemkovich

Rev. Fr. Mark Niznik, Pastor Gary & Diane Hollinsworth

Joseph J. Parknavy, Father Joey, Jonathan and Joel

Joseph R. Parknavy, Father-in-Law Debbie & Joe Parknavy

Henry Pasternak, Father Warren & Henrietta Albeck & Family

Matthew Rubacha, Father Georgianna LaFranchise, Daughter

+Clyde L. Sharik Sr., Father Debbie & Joe Parknavy

Andrew J. Siedlarczyk, Father Andrew M. Siedlarczyk

Maciej Skrzypiec, Father Mrs. Frances Plocica, Daughter

Rev. Bruce Sleczkowski, Pastor Irene and George Jugan

Rev. Bruce Sleczkowski, Pastor Debbie & Joe Parknavy

Max T. Sleczkowski, Father Rev. Bruce & Marian Sleczkowski

Jacob J. Smialek, Husband Amelia M. Smialek, Wife

+Walter Sobiechowski, Father Bishop Paul & Karen Sobiechowski

Walter Szelong, Father Dolores Nicol

+George J. Talpas, Father Irene and George Jugan

+Alex Ustaszewski, Father Elmer & Dolores Ustas

+Very Reverend Martin Wachna, Father Martin & Christine Wachna

+Very Reverend Anthony R. Wisniewski, Father Michael & Barbara Wisniewski

Rev. Adam Wsul, Pastor Roman & Lorraine Truskolaski

+William J. Wysocki, Father Catherine T. (Wysocki) Kowalczyk

+Theodore Zarek, Father Mr. & Mrs. Michael Zarek

Andrew Zurovcik Sr., Father Joseph S. Zurovcik


The Annual Supreme Council meeting occurred at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Manchester, NH on April 29 and April 30, 2014. The session was called to order by Prime Bishop Mikovsky. Bishop Mack offered the opening prayer.

ATTENDANCE

Members present via roll call were: Most Rev Anthony A. Mikovsky, Rt. Rev. Stanley Bilinski, Jr., Rt. Rev. John Mack, Rt. Rev. Bernard J. Nowicki, Rt. Rev. Paul Sobiechowski, Very Rev. Gregory Mludzik, Very Rev. Robert Nemkovich, Jr., John Andrzejewski III, Beverly Basinski, Ronald DeLuca, Diane Hollinsworth, Jeff Hohn, Atty. Ernest Gazda, Michael R. Mietlicki, Kathryn Nemkovich, David Petrosky, Raymond J. Pieczarka, Joan Scheuneman, Martin Wachna, Jr., and Sally Watson,

Excused: Rev. Zbigniew Dawid and Irene Jugan

Absent: Very Rev. Francis Kadryna, Very Rev. Jerzy Urbanski, Aleksander Abuszyniec

Guests: None

MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS

The minutes of three meetings of the Supreme Council were reviewed and accepted: The April 2013 Annual Meeting, the July 19, 2013 Special Meeting and the March 25, 2014 Special Meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Joan Scheuneman, National Church Treasurer, provided a description and explanation of each section of her prepared report. The report included: the balance sheets of 2-29-13 and 2-28-14 listing both current and fixed assets along with liabilities and equity, the investment schedule, summaries of income and expenses for Administrative, Mission, 6% and Youth Funds with comparisons to the prior fiscal year. Also presented was the status of parish loans, investment summary, fund summaries, the Seminary Fund and the schedule of parish receipts. During discussion it was noted the Cabot royalties decreased this past year for two reasons; first last year Cabot started a new unit so there is a lag of a few months in royalty receipts and secondly, the price of natural gas decreased, thus reducing extraction activities. Extraction activities have

increased in the past months but not to the original extraction and royalty levels. We have no control over how much gas they extract from our land. Drilling activities have also been shifted to western PA / Ohio recently. Monies from the Outreach to Poland fund were donated to purchase medical equipment for a hospital in Poland. Clergy hospitalization insurance remains a major expense item. Investment results were very positive last year. It was noted that 27% of the parishes did not contribute anything to the general church last year. Beyond that, some that do contribute are sending unrealistic amounts to the general fund. This is a major concern. Dioceses are beginning to address this through their diocesan councils. The approach will be restorative and rehabilitative working with parishes to understand the problem so they can support their diocese and the national church. The financial status of a struggling parish needs to be considered. An education program for parish committees may be beneficial. A close collaboration between the Supreme Council and diocesan councils will be effective in addressing this problem. This is the next all-encompassing campaign the Supreme Council will undertake. As a result, a Supreme Council sub-committee was formed to work with dioceses to establish a church wide program. At the upcoming synod dues will need to be examined to cover, at the very minimum, price increases that have occurred over the past four years as well as the increase of fixed expenses that are out of our control, such as clergy hospitalization insurance expenses.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The 2014 financial records were audited and found in order.

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE

Martin Wachna, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, introduced the budget prepared by the committee and reviewed the narrative. The budget also included the recommended apportionment of General Fund Dues. Each line item was reviewed noting expected increases and decreases. 2013-2014 saw a deficit with a wider deficit expected for the next fiscal period due to an increase in medical insurance costs. $265K is anticipated for clergy

Minutes of the Supreme Council Meeting

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Manchester, NH

April 29 and 30, 2014


health insurance reimbursement in the coming year. The Council was updated on the current status of the sale of Spojnia District 6 property and the district’s pledge of up to one million dollars or 50% of the sale of that property to the National Church Center. While investment income is expected to increase, royalties from drilling are expected to decrease. The salary of the God’s Field editor is included in the budget. Likewise, money was added for legal fees to support the current situation of the Canadian Diocese. Additional funds were approved for the upcoming Youth Convocation to support a low registration fee that will encourage more participation. Considerable discussion focused on the current dues structure and allocation in light of increasing fixed expenses. The council took actions to research the dues allocation process as well as approving a recommendation to the upcoming synod for a dues increase. Five parishes were approved for financial aid. The following general fund dues allocations were approved.

General Fund Dues Allocations:

Diocese $ 3.00

Youth $ 2.00

Clergy Hospitalization $28.00

Administration $13.00

Mission $ 1.00

Clergy Pension $ 7.00

Seminary $ 1.00

TOTAL $55.00

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

The Prime Bishop and John Andrzejewski reported the Medallion managed investments and strategies have been successful. The Mason Estate is the primary account tracked and it showed an approximate 13.7% market value gain during the year. It was noted that Medallion offers us a better relationship than in the past under a brokerage firm where it was our responsibility to find good investments. With Medallion, since they manage our funds, they identify the investments. Medallion doesn’t get paid per trade but receives payment based on the market value of our account. They are money managers, and as such they have a fiduciary responsibility for the money. The Supreme Council has decided to refinance the mortgage of the National Church Center with TriState Bank, a commercial lender in Pittsburgh. Under the terms of this agreement suggested by Medallion, $76K in interest

payment savings is expected over the next 5 years. It also removes the balloon payment of $1.5 million due in 2019 under the prior mortgage with Penn Security and frees up much of the collateral Penn Security held.

CLERGY HOSPITALIZATION

A prepared report was submitted by Julie Orzell, the plan administrator. It was noted requests for clergy insurance reimbursements amounted to $228K last year. This is a fixed expense we have little control over and a major reason for the budget deficit. An initial investigation was done regarding a national program but currently premiums are not competitive with those available under the Affordable Care Act. The Council spent a considerable amount of time discussing the implications of the Affordable Care Act on our program and our clergy. It was noted the Salary and Benefits Commission continues to study the cost associated with an expansion of retiree coverage proposed by the Supreme Council.

CLERGY PENSION FUND

The commission consisting of Bishop Bilinski, Robert Maycan and Martin and Christine Wachna submitted a prepared report. Martin Wachna highlighted the report and invited everyone to participate in the fund’s “Honor Your Father” program for Fathers’ Day. The rate of return on the general investment fund was 4.93% last year. Just over $303K was paid to participants. There are currently 36 clergy and 25 spouses receiving benefits. Forty percent of the support of the Pension Fund comes from the Western Diocese. Total donations to the fund equaled $25.1K during the reporting period. A priest is vested in the plan after 20 years of service as a pastor, and at reaching full retirement age, all who are vested qualify for the same benefit. GOD’S FIELD A written financial report for the calendar year was submitted by Joan Scheuneman, P.N.C.C. Treasurer and an Editor’s Report was submitted by Julie Orzell. God’s Field is once again published monthly as an online publication with a limited number of hard copies sent to each parish. The council expressed its appreciation to the members of the sub-committee who worked to create a job description for the editor position and screen candidates. 15 applications were received. This publication is viewed as a church missionary and outreach tool and since it is available (Continued on Page 6.)


online it is viewed by a global audience interested in the P.N.C.C. and the Union of Scranton. Consequently, rather than charge an individual subscription, the Supreme Council will recommend to the upcoming synod that the online version be supported through the dues structure of the church. For those who desire it, a hard copy subscription will be proposed. The amount of this subscription will cover the cost of printing and mailing an issue though first class mail. Regarding the content of God’ Field, it was the consensus that the goal should be to get back to the essay / teaching articles published during Bishop Hodur’s time enlisting clergy and laity to author such articles. Articles in Polish and Spanish are most welcomed. SAVONAROLA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY A prepared report was submitted by Father Zbigniew Dawid, the Vice Rector. The Prime Bishop highlighted the submitted report and expressed his concern that the seminary hasn’t had full time students in the last six years, except for those enrolled for orientation sponsored by the Central and Eastern Dioceses. This is a critical concern since a significant portion of the active clergy are at or past retirement age. There has been a need for orientation of Spanish priests but the Savonarola program cannot meet this need. Consequently, the bishops have decided to enlist Father Senior R. Augustin Sicard to be the point of contact for the orientation of Spanish speaking priests. While Nashotah House is being sought to support seminary and continuing education programs it is important that seminarians experience the P.N.C.C. pastoral aspect of training that is availa-ble by participating in the spiritual life of the parishes in the Scranton area. Likewise, we don't want to outsource the education of our priests to an outside institution. We need to use Nashotah House where it makes sense, possibly through a distance learning program hosted from Savonarola Seminary. No formal agreement between our seminary and Nashotah House has been finalized. While our current seminary program is the best for preparing a priest for service in the Polish National Catholic Church, we may want to consider a more attractive / efficient building for housing seminarians and their wives. The Prime Bishop will ask the Seminary Board to review and explore the physical plant needs for the seminary, including costs. POLISH NATIONAL UNION John Andrzejewski presented a verbal report prepared by Irene Jugan who could not attend the

meeting. The PNU was able to improve some of the financial ratios that the Insurance Department uses to measure the success of an insurance business. Specifically the Risk Based Capital Ratio was raised from 2.98 to 3.49. However, existing and new regulations continue to be a challenge. Considering these challenges, the P.N.C.C. needs to solidify support for the PNU to ensure its growth. If the PNU is forced to merge with another organization most of the support now provided to the P.N.C.C. will be greatly reduced. Mortgages to PNC parishes are just under 2 million dollars. In many cases banks would not issue these mortgages to the parishes. The Spojnia Credit Union currently has approximately $754K loaned to parishes. The PNU has provided over 8 million dollars to the church or its affiliates since its inception. There are a few projects underway to further assist the church and strengthen ties between the P.N.C.C. and the PNU. One is the Clergy Annuity Program that was just announced. Another project involves the implementation of a social membership program with the goal of increasing PNU membership without the need to purchase an insurance policy. The PNU was compared to a recycling machine in that the more support the P.N.C.C. membership can provide the PNU through new policies the more money the PNU can provide to parishes. Most people need some type of insurance so why not buy it from the PNU to put premium money to work for the church?

SPOJNIA, INC.

The Prime Bishop noted July 2013 marked the first full financial year with the Personal Care Home at Spojnia Manor closed. Consequently, 2013 was the first calendar year without the Spojnia Manor deficit of $250K - $500K annually. While Spojnia, Inc. continues to run a deficit, investment gains offset the deficit. While the farm is fully rented the retreat center is extremely under-utilized. Deciding what to do with the manor building will be the major challenge for the coming year, particularly since the roof will need to be replaced before the building can be leased or used for ongoing church activities, possibly including church commission meetings. There have been recent inquiries to lease the manor building. The PNU is selling the Thornhurst, PA property and a portion of those funds will be applied to the support of the Spojnia Manor. A new Spojnia Board will be appointed at the synod. Board nominations are welcomed.

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To be continued in the July (No.7) 2014 issue.


CELEBRATE Independence Day

on July 4, 2014

at Spójnia Farm

596 Honesdale Road

Waymart, PA

Holy Mass Holy Mass Holy Mass Holy Mass ————11:00 AM11:00 AM11:00 AM11:00 AM

at Bishop Hodur Retreat & Recreation Center

followed by

Picnic Picnic Picnic Picnic ———— 12 Noon to 4:00 PM12 Noon to 4:00 PM12 Noon to 4:00 PM12 Noon to 4:00 PM

Polish Food

Traditional American Picnic Fare

Fun for the Whole Family


Can I Be a Member of the P.N.C.C. Commission on History and Archives?

Yes, you can. Members of the Commission are appointed for a four year term at every General Synod of the Polish National Catholic Church. The next General Synod is going to be in late September/early October of this year. Some members of the Commission are in their seventies and eighties. It is time to get younger members of the P.N.C.C. involved to insure that the activities of the Commission continue. Please consider volunteering your time and talent to this important commission. Contact Prime Bishop Anthony A. Mikovsky and ask him to consider appointing you for membership at the upcoming General Synod.

Before I give you some information about being a Commission member, let me say that the purpose of the P.N.C.C. Archives is twofold:

(1) Provide a safe repository for documents and memorabilia of the P.N.C.C. and

(2) Make items accessible to members of the P.N.C.C. and the general public.

The first was established by the provision of space in the National Church Center for the Archives of the Church. The second is what members of the Commission do.

Now let me provide the answers to some questions that might be on your mind as you consider volunteering to become a member.

The first question is probably, “What work needs to

be done?”

• The documents and artifacts in the P.N.C.C. Archives need to be catalogued so that everyone will know what the holdings are. First, the items on the shelves need to be organized into sub-categories; then each document and artifact within a sub-category needs to be catalogued. The lists of the catalogued items (known as Finders’ Aids) then need to be prepared.

• The costs of either purchasing or renting a microfilm movie film scanner need to be estimated so that the hundreds of microfilms in the P.N.C.C., PNU and Central Diocese Archives can be scanned at the Archives, instead of through a commercial company at a much higher cost.

• The microfilms of God’s Field, Straż and other written documents need to be scanned and saved

as virtual files so that the issues could be easily searched on the computer.

• The P.N.C.C. Conference, a meeting of scholars interested in P.N.C.C. studies which examines research papers regarding the P.N.C.C., needs to resume.

• Papers presented at the 22nd through the 25th P.N.C.C. Conferences need to be formatted for publication as P.N.C.C. Studies Volume 21, and an index of P.N.C.C. Studies Volumes 13 – 21 needs to be prepared.

• Develop an acquisition campaign to obtain documents from P.N.C.C. committees, commissions and parishes.

• Translate outdated file formats on older computer disks to more up-to-date files on CDs and DVDs.

The second question a potential volunteer may ask might be, “What does an Archives Commission

member do?”

Commission members make items accessible to P.N.C.C. members and the general public. Accessibility is provided by the Archives having documents and artifacts in a place where they can be retrieved and made available to the person who is searching for the information. That is accomplished by having each item located in a specific place and by having knowledge of what items are in each category in the Archives.

A Commission member will:

• Prepare Finders’ Aids which identify the shelves where each category included in the Archives is located. Finder’s Aids are created by entering data into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.

• Prepare lists of the sub-categories so that cataloguing can be done quickly and efficiently. Knowledge of each category would be helpful in developing the sub-categories.

• Physically sort documents and artifacts that are on each shelf or group of shelves and put them into specific sub-categories.

• Scan the microfilms of God’s Field, Straż and other magazines and newspapers and put them into computer files so that the issues could then be searched by word or phrase.


• Use the ABBYY computer program, which converts paper documents to digital data, to save P.N.C.C. official newspapers to CDs or DVDs. The files converted through ABBYY would be searchable by words and phrases in both Polish and English languages, thus making researching volumes of old newspapers much easier.

• Obtain copies of the papers presented during the 22nd through the 25th P.N.C.C. Conferences and format them as pages to publish P.N.C.C. Studies

Volume 21.

• Prepare P.N.C.C. Studies Index Volumes 13 - 21, using P.N.C.C. Studies Index Volumes 1 - 12 as a guide.

• Research venues to host future P.N.C.C. Conferences; advertise conferences in the academic community, review papers for presentation, correspond with presenters, obtain copies of papers for publication in new P.N.C.C.

Studies volumes.

• Form an acquisition campaign to obtain copies of all documents of all P.N.C.C. Committees and Commissions, parish Anniversary Books and other parish and Church documents.

• Develop and implement a plan to transfer files from 5 1/2” and 3 1/2” disks to CDs and DVDs.

The third question would probably be, “What

qualifications must I have?”

• The most important qualification is an interest in seeing that the history of the P.N.C.C. is preserved and available to all who want to find information on an aspect of the P.N.C.C.

• A general knowledge and familiarity with computers would be beneficial.

− A knowledge of entering data into computer files would be helpful for cataloging and preparing Finders’ Aids.

− Knowledge of using the Internet would be needed for some research tasks.

− Knowing how to use a word processing program is needed for the work with P.N.C.C. Studies.

• Restarting the P.N.C.C. Conferences probably requires a knowledge of the academic world.

• A familiarity with the Polish or Lithuanian language would be an asset.

Please give this request some thought and volunteer your time and talent. If you would like to help, but not become a member, just contact the Office of the Prime Bishop for information on how to do this. The Commission welcomes anyone who wants to help preserve the history of the P.N.C.C. and make it available to the public.

Joseph Francis Seliga Chairman, P.N.C.C. Commission on History and Archives

Convo 2014 Lauren Bilinski, Convo 2014 President

When I was younger, time seemed to be less of an issue than it is for me now. There was always an abundant amount of it, and summer days seemed to last forever. Now, as a college student with a job, I realize that my days seem to contain more things I have to do and fewer things I want to do.

Convo is the latter. It’s a week of activities and fellowship in which I want to go and participate. I’m lucky because I am able to take time off from work to go to Convo. However, there are many of my P.N.C.C. friends who aren’t as fortunate as I am. After receiving their sad face emoticons and texts saying that they are interning or have jobs from which they can’t take off for a week, I realized how disappointed they are to have to miss Convo this year. It’s pretty amazing and rare that 20 year olds can be so distressed over not being able to attend something as simplistic as a church camp. But that says a great deal about the impact that Convos have on everyone who has attended them.

The Convo 2014 Planning Committee and I definitely are going to miss those Convo veterans, but we don’t want to miss you! If you’re reading this and still haven’t decided whether you are attending, please decide to attend! If nothing else, come, so that 5 years from now you won’t regret missing a really fun week in which you could have formed many great friendships and made fond memories.

Convos are such special experiences for many of us in the P.N.C.C. and it could be for you as well. Take advantage of this opportunity before jobs and other obligations get in the way. We’d love to have you!

Convo 2014 is at Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio, July 21-25, 2014.


Attention Convo Alumni!

1964: Buffalo

1965: Scranton

1966: Chicago

1967:

1968:

1969: Toronto

1970:

1971:

1972: Pittsburgh

1974: Detroit

1976: Westfield State University

1978: Princeton University

1980: Edinboro University

1982: Albion College

1984: University of Rhode Island at Kingston

1986:

1988: Duquesne University

1990: Valparaiso University

1992: Dartmouth College

1994:

1996: Coraopolis Retreat Center

1998: Elmhurst College

2000: Gordon College

2002: SUNY Albany

2004: Waynesburg University

2006: Baldwin Wallace University

2008: Roger Williams University

2010: Monmouth University

2012: Niagara University

2014: Heidelburg University

Also, if you are sitting on a stack of awesome candid pictures from past Convos, please send them to me or post them to our Convo 2014 Facebook page!

Thanks.

Lauren Bilinski Convo 2014 President

Hello Convo Participants and Parishes in the P.N.C.C.!

As part of our service outreach project, our Convo Committee asks you to join us in raising money and awareness for an organization called Compassion

International through their project “One Meal, One Day.” Compassion International is a great organization whose mission is to help hungry children throughout the world. So far they’ve helped over one million children in over 26 countries.

In order to help these hungry kids, we’re asking that for the four weeks right before Convo you skip one meal per week and donate the money you would have spent on it to Compassion International. Just as Advent and Lent are times of preparation in the Church, may these four weeks of sacrifice and giving prepare you for the awesome week of Convo. Please bring your total donation to Convo 2014 in the form of a check made out to the Western Diocese P.N.C.C., and we will make one big donation to the organization in the Church’s name!

The link to the website is: www.onemealoneday.com

If you want more information about Compassion International itself, look here: www.compassion.com

God Bless.

The Convo 2014 Committee

This year we are celebrating the 50th year since the 1st Convo in 1964 in Buffalo, NY. We want to commemorate the past Convos on this year’s T-shirt but are missing the locations/dates of some of the Convos. Can you help us out? If so, please contact me, at [email protected].

Convo 2014

Late Registration Fee (Postmarked after June 14, 2014):

$325.00 per person. Make check payable to: Western Diocese P.N.C.C.

Mail completed & signed forms with payment to: National Youth Convocation 2014 920 N. Northwest Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068


Buffalo-Pittsburgh Diocese

Easter at St. Casimir Parish

Rochester, NY

Central Diocese

Easter Food Blessing

Our Savior Chapel, Scranton (Tripp Park), PA

Easter Mass at St. Casimir's Church in Rochester, NY was celebrated by Fr. Melvin Walczak, assisted by altar servers Rachel and Erica Stevens.

Erica Stevens, Fr. Melvin Walczak, Rachel Stevens

Krysta Leo, Louisa Weldy, Anna Weldy, John Weldy

On Saturday, April 19, 2014, Rev. Janusz Lucarz conducted his first Easter blessing of food in Our Savior Chapel in the Tripp Park section of Scranton.

The parishioners who attend this chapel will gather with friends and family on Sunday, October 19, 2014 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the organization of Our Savior Chapel, a satellite of St. Stanislaus Cathedral, Scranton, PA.

In addition to Rev. Lucarz, other celebrants of Mass at the Chapel include Most Rev. Anthony Mikovsky, Most Rev. Emeritus John F. Swantek and our Pastor, Rt. Rev. Bernard Nowicki.

The traditional Mass is celebrated each Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Submitted by Ellen Golembeski

St. Casimir's is blessed to have dedicated organist John Weldy to provide beautiful music at Easter and throughout the year. John was accompanied by three talented young people: Anna Weldy on violin, Louisa Weldy on cello, and Krysta Leo on flute.

Submitted by Linda Leo

6th Annual Block Party St. Stanislaus Cathedral

When: August 22 & 23 - 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Where: Pittston Ave. and E. Elm St., Scranton, PA Details: Homemade Polish food, kids’ games, crafts,

clams, beer, pizza, and so much more! Entertainment: Friday:

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Polish Music (recorded) 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. live band (TBA) Saturday: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Polish Music (recorded) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. TBA 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. TBA


On Sunday, May 4, 2014, a new sculpture titled “The Ten Commandments” was unveiled to parishioners and guests attending Sunday Holy Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus—Holy Cross P.N.C.C. in New York Mills, NY. The sculpture was blessed by Fr. Senior Walter Madej, pastor and sculptor.

The sculpture mounted on the arch leading to the Altar of the Sacred Heart from the Sanctuary, is visible from the beautiful sculptured Communion Rail (also a work of love from our pastor). Its visibility will catch the eyes of all communicants reminding them to always keep God’s Commandments in their hearts and minds. On the other side of the sculpture, visible from the Altar of the Sacred Heart, Fr. Sr. has also sculptured “The Two Commandments of Love.”

Thou shall love the Lord with all thy heart, with all thy soul and with all thy mind. And thy neighbor as thyself.

View of sculpture from the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel

God has truly blessed us with not only a wonderful pastor who always puts God and his Church before himself, but a very giving and talented sculptor.

This sculpture is sincerely an act of love so beautifully portrayed though the artist’s dedicated loving eyes and heart. During the unveiling and blessing of the sculpture the parishioners were invited to view the work and proclaim out loud along with their pastor “The Ten Commandments”:

Thou shall have no other Gods before me. Thou shall not take the Lord’s name in vein. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath Day. Honor thy Father and thy Mother. Thou shall not kill.

The sculpture “Ten Commandments” carved in wood

Thou shall not steal. Thou shall not commit adultery. Thou shall not bear false witness against thy neighbor. Thou shall not covet thy neighbor’s wife. Thou shall not covet thy neighbor’s goods.

Blessing and Dedication of “The Ten Commandments” Sculpture

Sacred Heart of Jesus – Holy Cross P.N.C.C., New York Mills, NY

Afterward, everyone listened to the passages from the Book of Deuteronomy. This truly was a very solemn moment of the present, very much rooted in the ancient past.

God’s Voice on His Commandments in the Holy Scripture for today’s world:

+“Today I have set before you life and prosperity, death and doom. If you obey the Commandments of the Lord, your God, which I enjoin on you today, loving Him, and walking in His ways, and keeping His Commandments, Statutes, and Decrees, you will live and grow numerous, and the Lord, your God, will bless you in the land you are entering…. If, however, you turn away your hearts and will not listen, but are led astray and adore and serve other gods, I tell you now that you will certainly Perish.” (Deuteronomy 30:15) +“I have set before you life and death, the blessing, and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live….” (Deuteronomy 30:17). +“Observe the Commandments carefully, for thus will you give evidence of your wisdom and intelligence….” (Deuteronomy 4:5).

Surely, when viewed for the first time, each individual sees his own interpretation of the message. But, the words that best depict the meaning of the sculpture were written by the artist, our pastor, Fr. Senior Madej:


In the spring of 2009, after much

thinking, meditating, and praying, I had

decided to undergo with my new carving

project for my Sanctuary of my Church in

New York Mills, NY. The subject of

carving was quickly decided: The Ten

Commandments! And why?

Because it was that voice telling me

inside: - Bring the awareness to the

people’s conscience about the importance

of keeping God’s Law in their hearts, in

the community, in our Country, in our

World! For the purpose of survival of

Human Family! For the respect of Our

Creator! For the respect of our Neighbor!

For the survival of my parish! For our

Salvation!;

Bring it to the light, especially now, when

the political forces of our times trample

down God’s Morality, its Law and

Commandments, engraved in the sacred

conscience of Humanity from the

beginning of Creation, and replacing it

with a cheap secular substitutes of

relativism.

And thus the work of love had begun!

I have engaged all of me, my prayers, my

passion, my hands, my tools (chain saw,

chisels, brushes, paints, etc.), my studio,

all kinds of encouragement from my

family and friends…

I have chosen four types of wood: cherry,

oak, maple, and pine.

The composition is set in the shape of an

arch, the movement from inside out,

bursting through the boundary of space,

inviting to “hear” the Voice of God

coming in with Loving Design for Human

Family, and Amazing Order in Universe.

While looking at this work of love and devotion, we can surely feel in our hearts what our God is asking us all to do. It shall remain an inspiration and legacy to all parishioners both now and for generations to come.

Submitted by Doreen Czupryna The artist and sculptor applies finishing touches.


The 26th Convention of the Central Diocesan

United Women’s Society for the Adoration of The Most Blessed Sacrament St. John the Baptist Parish, Frackville, PA

At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014, Rt. Rev. Bernard J. Nowicki, Bishop Ordinary of the Central Diocese, P.N.C.C., opened the 26th Convention of the Central Diocesan United Women’s SAMBS by celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Other clergy who participated at the Mass were: the Very Rev. Thaddeus Dymkowski, the Rev. Carmen Bolock, the Rev. Richard Wosiak, the Rev. Gregory Mikula and the host pastor, Rev. Robert Plichta.

Central Diocesan Society President Kathy Cortazar called the Convention to order and provided a presentation regarding the vessels used during Mass; she also provided explanations for the various acts we do as participants during Holy Mass. Kathy Yanick spoke to the attendees about the purpose of the Adoration Society. Cindy Whitehead, President of the National United Women’s SAMBS, also actively participated in the convention. New officers

were elected during the day’s proceedings.

Local SAMBS members ensured everyone was entertained; two local musicians played some musical selections on a vibraphone and three of St. John’s parishioners, Michaela Chiao and Victoria and Veronica Plichta, sang some beautiful songs for everyone to enjoy.

Thanks to all who participated and special thanks to Bishop Bernard for his comments and words of wisdom and the time he took from his busy schedule so that he could attend his first Central Diocesan SAMBS Convention as Bishop of the Central Diocese.

Thanks also to all ANS Ladies from Frackville for hosting and preparing this fruitful and inspirational convention. May God bless us all! Bóg Zapłać.

Submitted by Rev. Robert Plichta

Attendees of the 26th Convention of the Central Diocesan United Women’s SAMBS


Eastern Diocese

News from St. Joseph’s Church

Westfield, MA

On May 2, 3 and 4 Fr. Sr. Joe, Dorothy Stahelski, Donna Sittard and Kelly Burek traveled to Woonsocket, RI to attend the National Mission and Evangelism Workshop. The group was inspired and had several ideas to talk about on their drive back to Massachusetts.

On May 11, Dorothy Stahelski, Janice Soltysiak and Chris Osella, assisted by her son who is a professional chef, served a marvelous Mother’s Day breakfast in the social center following 8:00 a.m. Mass.

On May 17, Fr. Senior Joe and a few of our parish ANS ladies attended the Eastern Diocese Ladies’ Sodalities annual meeting in Woonsocket, RI.

On May 25, the St. Joseph’s Dozynki Dancers performed at St. Valentine’s Parish in Northampton, MA for their Polish dinner.

Two memorial scholarships worth over $1,000.00 were presented during the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 18. Ms. Jan Trudell, scholarship coordinator, presented the Kordeczka Family Memorial Scholarship to Ms. Kate Shaughnessy and the Linda Lee Zawrotny Memorial Scholarship to Michael Sittard. Kate is attending Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, MA and Michael is attending the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. Congratulations to both!

Jan Trudell, Rev. Robert Koerber, Very Rev. Joseph Soltysiak

and scholarship winners Kate Shaughnessy and Michael Sittard

Submitted by Kelly Burek

Deacon Program

Eastern Diocese of the

Polish National Catholic Church

A Morning of Prayer, Reflection,

Enrichment & Discernment for men of the

Eastern Diocese interested in our

Diocesan Diaconate Formation Program

Saturday - August 2, 2014

Our Saviour Parish

500 Smithfield Road - Woonsocket, RI

Retreat Schedule

10:00 Holy Mass for Vocations

Fr. Sr. Rob Nemkovich, Celebrant

Bishop Paul Sobiechowski, Homilist

10:50 Session 1

History of the Diaconate in the Church

Fr. Henryk Wos

11:20 Session 2

Reflection: The Deacon - Called To Serve

What it means to Serve

Fr. Michal Gitner

11:50 A Time

for Meditation, Reflection and Discernment

Fr. Sr. Rob Nemkovich

12:30 Lunch

1:00 Meeting

with those who have applied to the program

If you would like to attend, please email

Fr. Sr. Rob Nemkovich

[email protected]


‘Taste of Poland’ at Holy Saviour

Union City, CT

Twice a year since November 2009 – spring and fall – our local community of Naugatuck, CT has had a chance to taste a bit of some of the most popular Polish fare during our parish food festival, ‘Taste of Poland’. This spring was no different. On April 5, 2014 all of the Holy Saviour parishioners were encouraged to participate in bringing the community our 9th Annual ‘Taste of Poland’ extravaganza of Polish delicacies. As in years past, our parishioners eagerly stepped forward and were involved in preparing the food and conducting the event.

Fr. Paul welcomes guests as they approach the serving table.

John Kwiatkowski and his daughters again made their authentic stuffed cabbage. It is hard to imagine, but they made over 350 golabki, and they were sold out within the first two hours of our event. That means our guests bought an average of 175 golabki per hour. Many took some home frozen so that they could share with their families and friends. This meant that even more people than attended our event were able to enjoy our delicious Polish fare. Bon appetit to all!

The crew was busy serving up our main dishes.

Of course, the real taste of Poland cannot be experienced until the most famous and typical Polish dish, Bigos, is sampled. Dave Kosakowski sponsored and prepared the ‘old grandma recipe’ traditional Polish hunters’ stew, under the supervision of Aneta Dudek, chef and certified taste counselor. Both of the five-gallon kettles of stew were sold an hour before closing. It was certainly a big hit with our customers.

Diana Raczkowski served our sautéed pierogi.

Two other hugely popular favorites, sautéed potato or cheese pierogi, were served up by Diana and Jim Raczkowski. Over 70 dozen were sold. Who can beat that?

Lorraine Zollo sold delicious homemade pastries.


Other delicious Polish fare served during the festival were zur (kielbasa made in a white sour sauce) served by Diana Warner; vegetable soup served by Diana Kwiatkowski; kielbasa sandwiches on rye bread (with or without hot sauerkraut or horseradish) served by David Kosakowski; homemade desserts such as paczki, chrusciki (made by Aneta Dudek), cheesecake, chocolate cakes (made by Lorraine Zollo) and breads with poppy seeds.

We had a special surprise for the kids who attended — our fair mascot, the Easter Bunny (Bill Lazosky). He entertained everyone of all ages and shared a basket of cookies with the kids.

Everyone enjoyed meeting the

Easter Bunny (Bill Lazosky)

at the festival.

One of the goals of the festival was to create a wonderful time of friendship and fellowship, in which everyone could feel, taste and experience real Polish hospitality and a family atmosphere. Our goal was met throughout the day while our guests sat, enjoyed Polish foods and listened to Polish folk music that Fr. Dudek, our pastor, recorded and played for everyone.

Guests enjoyed Polish food and music throughout the day.

We were very fortunate that the weather cooperated with us. Many people were happy to come out on the beautiful warm and sunny day. Our parking lot was packed so much that it was difficult at times to get a good parking space.

Our committee reported afterwards that our festival brought in a record crowd this spring. It was our biggest fundraising event in the history of the parish.

As pastor, I thank each and every one of my parishioners who helped to make this another very successful ‘Taste of Poland’ festival. Special thanks to our parish chair, Henry Zapatka; vice-chair, Lorrie Rogers; and everyone who helped to organize the event. Thanks also go out to those parishioners who were unable to attend the fair but who generously donated to the event.

Our spring festival showed, once again, how much we can accomplish when we all work together.

See you again in November!

Submitted by Rev. Paul Dudek, Pastor

The hungry crowds kept arriving throughout the festival.

Looking forward to sampling our fall ‘Taste of Poland’ fare.

Save the date!

Sunday, November 8, 2014

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


At Noon on Sunday, May 25, 2014 St. Valentine’s Parish held its seventh annual Polish Dinner in the parish hall. Prior to the dinner, Pastor Adam Czarnecki celebrated the 11:00 a.m. Holy Mass.

The menu consisted of traditional Polish fare (golabki, cabbage and cheese pierogi, cabbage with spareribs, kielbasa, ham, home fries, horseradish, rye bread with butter, pickles, chrusciki, cake and beverage). The buffet style dinner was served to over 100 people.

Clergy from the Central Seniorate of the Eastern Diocese were present: Rev. Randy Calvo, Pastor, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, South Deerfield; Very Rev. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor, St. Joseph’s Parish, Westfield; and Very Rev. Fryderyk Banas, Pastor, Holy Cross Parish, Ware.

The St. Joseph’s Dozynki Dancers of Westfield, under the direction of Mrs. Carol Ruszala, again entertained everyone in attendance with traditional

After successful participation in the Polish language course of study, 20 students were awarded diplomas on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at St. Valentine’s Parish. These hardworking students attended class taught by Rev. Adam Czarnecki every Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. since September 2013.

Students learned grammar, sentence construction, enhanced their Polish vocabulary, learned to speak in Polish and sing Polish folk songs and hymns for every major occasion on the Church calendar. Students also learned many things about the Solemnities of the Polish National Catholic Church and much historical information about Poland. In addition, students participated in Lenten Services (Gorzkie Żale) and May Devotions. It was not all work – there was some fun - a Christmas celebration, Zapusty celebration and our end of the year graduation celebration.

Graduates included: Mary Daniels, Mary Ellen Englaish, Robert Gibowicz, Tessie Gibowicz, Linda Golash, Edward Jablonski, Michael Lambert, Helen Lesko, Barbara MacEwan, Alberta Martin, Francis

Polish Dances. The talented dancers, ranging in ages 4 to 18, provided a great performance.

The Polish Dinner event showcased our Polish Heritage through the sump-

Polish Dinner

St. Valentine’s Parish, Northampton, MA

Twenty Graduate from St. Valentine’s Polish Language Classes

Northampton, MA

Martin, Amelia Matuszko, Krysia Newman, Bertha Pawlikowski, Kaz Skroski, Dorothy Smarz, George Smarz, Laurie Smarz, Barbara Wilda and Fred Zimnoch.

Classes for the next academic year will begin September 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall of St. Valentine’s Parish. If you want to learn the Polish language, please join our class in the Fall – it is a great place to be on Tuesday evenings.

Articles submitted by Krysia Newman

tuous Polish food prepared by the parishioners, the dance group and music. Especially important was that the parish hall was filled with St. Valentine’s parishioners, parishioners from our sister parishes, the community and members of the Polish Heritage Committee of Northampton who enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of conversation, laughter and friendship.

Thanks to all who worked hard to make this event successful and to the guests for supporting the Polish Dinner.


Western Diocese

The Western Diocesan United Women’s Society for the

Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Spiritual Retreat

“From Grit to Grace” – a time to step back from the

distractions of our daily lives, to relax and remind

ourselves to make time to be with God.

On May 16-18, the United Women’s SAMBS of the Western Diocese hosted a spiritual retreat at Techny Towers Conference & Retreat Center in Techny, IL. The retreat, facilitated by Christine Grano of Mayslake Ministries, was enjoyed by 25 of our sisters from the Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit areas.

The event planners ensured our schedule was well balanced, providing large group sessions, smaller break-out sessions and personal time. Massage therapy appointments topped off the weekend get-away for many participants. A Saturday evening pajama party combined food, fellowship and reflection on steps we may take to positively impact our parish families.

Think of a beautiful pearl and how it is formed. Without the introduction of an irritant into its

environment, the oyster cannot produce a pearl. How true of our own lives! Our experiences combine over time to make us the unique personalities we are today. Like the oyster, we can learn to tolerate life’s irritants and allow ourselves time to grow with each experience.

As women of faith, we must all take time to reflect upon God’s graces. The newspaper, television, your email and yes - even Facebook can wait. Ask yourselves what difficulties in your own lives (grit) have you gone through that God has transformed into beauty (grace)? Reflect and give thanks for all the grace God continues to bestow upon you.

Our sincere thanks to Christine Grano, Spiritual Director/Presenter, Elaine Rowinski, Judie Szydlowski and all those who helped plan such an inspiring event. With special thanks to Fr. Raymond Drada and Fr. Frank Rowinski for celebrating Mass and leading us in prayer at meals.

Submitted by: Jean Kurzynski

Attendees of the Western Diocese United SAMBS Retreat


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