The picture of Bethlehem Nativity Place and Christmas
Greetings /
web site/ have been send by rev. Henryk Drawnel from Lublin, Poland.
*****
New Year's Eve Cetebration in Polish-American Citizen Club was
organized by Pro Musica, Inc. More info & reservation:
*****

"Kawiarenka Muzyczna przy Swiecach" has invited all for evening
on Dec. 16 with Christmas Carols", directed by Patrycja Tobis. There were
Christmas tree ornaments for sale, made by Polish artist, Monika Surdyka.
*****
Polish Amateur Theater of Boston /
web site/
has had
10 at the Hall of St. Mary's School, 52 Boston St, South Boston.
*****
" ''Have No Fear: The Life of Pope John Paul II," has aired on ABC on Thursday.
Pope Benedict XVI has participated at the premiere screening of the movie.
*****

Polish Song and Dance Ensemble will perform in
north-eastern USA, Stamford, Ct, November 25, Sewell, NJ. November 26
Buffalo, NY,
November 28. More info:
poster or contact:
*****
The Boston Polonia will have a chance to taste
the art of Kristian Lupa, renowned theatre director and scenery
designer. He is working with American Repertory Theatre in
Cambridge /
web site/ for the 2005-2006 season, Boston Globe
The Polish Language School in South Boston has invited
you for "St. Andrew Night" Ball ("Andrzejki"). The ball in Our Lady of Czestochowa
Parish School Hall started on Nov. 26 at 8:00pm. more info by email:
****

Lajkonik ensamble, the Polish Language School and Our
Lady of Czestochowa Chorus presented the Polish Independence Day
Celebration /
web.s./, also see January 2005 production,
JASELKA /.
*****

A DOUBLE EVENT !!! "Kawiarenka Muzyczna przy
Swiecach" has invited as for anl evening on November 18 as always
at Polish - American Citizen Club, 82-84 Boston St. After the
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Media and Politics Monday,
November 14, 808 Commonwealth
Ave. Showroom, 1st Floor Opening Remarks John Schulz,Dean, College of
Communication, Boston University Session I: Freedom Movements and the
Press. Keynote Speech Adam Michnik, Editor-in-Chief, Gazeta Wyborcza.
Session II: Transatlantic Media Wars.Tuesday, Nov. 15, Boston University
School of Management, 595 Commonwealth Avenue.
*****

Autumn Ball in St Michael Club,23 Elmwood Ave, Lynn, MA.
Saturday, Nov.12. More info: call Waclaw Soroka 781-581-7096
*****
Polish Cultural Foundation Inc. has been organizing Charity
Ball on Saturday, November 5th. The photographs of this great event of
Polonia in Boston and more info: /
web site/
*****

Thank you for sponsoring
Polish Film Festival in
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"The Polish Newsletter" is an interesting new publication in our area.
Thanks to Sylwia Gustowski and SG Translations, we can have access
*****

Music Cafe by Candlelights invited to concert with Amanda
Carr's Quartet. Polish-American Citizen Club, 82-84 Boston St,
Dorchester, MA , Friday, Oct 21 , more info call: 508-384-0454 or visit
*****

The
President of the Worcester Polish
Heritage Foundation, Hanna Solska has written to us that "The Polis
American community was preparing to celebrate "Polish Heritage Month"
during October to commemorate 397th Anniversary of Polish People in
America. The Worcester Polish Heritage Foundation presented on
Saturday, October 22, 2005 "A Night of Polish Music and Dance" at
Clark University in Worcester, Daniels' Theatre. More info
>>>

Polish American Networking Organization is organizing
Polish Biotech Seminars,"series of professional presentations will outline
the broader significance of a particular subject as well as the speakers'
contributions to the field". Dr M. Majdan has presented her work on the
human brain as a most complex computational machine. All were invited,
Bulfinch Building, Room 225A/Trustees Room ( 2nd Floor ) MGH Main
Campus Wednesday, Oct 19, info: "Biotech Seminars"
*****

The Polish Language School in Boston has received the School
Flag on Mass celebration Oct. 16, 2005. The flag is a gift from Polish Culture
Foundation Inc., of Boston. The Mass was special celebration of 27th
anniversary of polish great pope John Paul II. /
photos/
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The next concert "Poles for John Paul II" was held in Stockbridge, MA ,
in Marian's National Shrine of The Divine Mercy Saturday, Oct.15 . The
photographic exhibit of John Paul II's pontificate was presented, thanks

Stanislaw Górka, Actor from Warsaw, known from many
movies (e.g. Plebania, Zawrócony, Dyrygent) has presented "Wieczny Tulacz".
Friday,
September 30. Polish Cultural Foundation /
web site/ and Polish
Amateur Theater of Boston sponsor the event in the Our Lady of czestochowa
church , 655 Dorchester Ave., S. Boston, MA , more info and poster
>>>
*****
The John Paul II Polish Language School in Boston
starts 2005/06 school year.. The school has renovated building.
New books and educational materials just arrived from Poland,
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"
Mayor Thomas M. Menino is pleased to
announce Boston 375, a celebration of Boston’s 375th birthday" -
city of Boston /
web site/ is opening four months of many
presentations end events. Isn't it a great opportunity for Polonia
to show our part of life in the biggest city of New England?
Everyone has to answer this question to /him/herself.
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The PANO’s first NetNite. "Join PANO’s members and friends at
the Channel Café and Gallery located at 300 Summer Street, in Boston’s
historic seaport district for the commencement of the 2005-2006 seasons
of NetNites. On September 28, come to hear Mr. Tomasz L. Schellenberg
speak about networking, as he shares his experiences and knowledge about
starting new business ventures." - the PANO's President.
Admission: $5.00 for PANO members and $10.00 for guests.
Polish American Networking Organization (PANO)
Wednesday, September 28, 2005. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Channel Café and Gallery. 300 Summer Street, Boston
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Fate of 22 Poles unknown after Katrina.
Call Polish Consulate General in Chicago if you have
an information about lost Poles. The phone numbers:
1-312-343-8104, 1-312-337-8166 ext. 211 /
web site/
PB09/06/05
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The Institute for Human Sciences at Boston University
/web site/ invited you to the first a special event, JACEK KURON
DEBATE.Saturday, September 24, 2005, Tsai Performance Center
Boston University, 685 Commonwealth Avenue. /more info/. The picture of
Jacek Kuron is linked to Wikipedia.org.
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In the Boston City Hall a group of Polish activists was negotiating with the
city administration a way of recognition of Polish Neighborhood District in
the area between Andrew Square, Columbia Road, Boston Street and
Dorchester Ave. Darek Barcikowski, the White Eagle Editor is planning
to place the information boards on the streets and organize a celebration in
the month of October, official Polish Heritage Month in Massachusetts. For
more info call White Eagle: 614-350-3001.
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"Poles for John Paul II",
July 30 in Salem, MA
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Polish Ethnic Festival in Boston.
September 18th,
Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish has celebrated 5th Annual Harvest
Festival(Dozynki 2005), more info call the Parish Office: 617-268-4599.

"We invite you to join us for dancing to the music of Marcin and
Stan Maleski. Dancing and concert are on the same evening."- ProMusica Inc.,
/
web site/ Polish Citizen Club, 82-84 Boston St, Boston,
September 16,
7:30pm. Tickets: $10:00.
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POLAND - WALES, Soccer World Cup 2006
September 7, 2:30pm
ROGGIE'S BREW AND GRILLE, 356 CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE
BRIGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS
tickets: $20.00 for more info, ask Jacek:
tel: (781) 878-3338,email: jacekleskow@comcast.net
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PRO MUSICA INC invites.This time Yasko and Archi
Kubota presented one of their signature show with classical music
flavored jazz. August 19 , 82-84 Boston St. Boston.
more info: promusicainc@yahoo.com
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Mloda Polonia /
web site/ together with Netherlands Polonia
organized Film - TV - Photo workshops in Poland, August '05 ,
Nowa Roza 50km from Poznan. More info
call: +48 607 593 797 or email: fmp@ebns.pl
*****
† Rev. Kazimierz Zastawny died at 80 last week.
St. Michael, Polish Parish in Lynn lost beloved priest and great patriot.
For many years rev. Kazimierz Zastawny was known as a founder and
unconditional supporter of Polish Saturday school in Lynn. He passed
away after few months of illness. The wake was at the church,
Thursday, Aug 11 and Funeral Mass Celebration was at St Michael
Church 567 Summer St., Lynn, MA, Friday Aug 12 , at 11:00am. For
more info call Rectory: 781-593-4584.
*****

Family Fun for All! Polish Picnic in Holy
Rosary Church, 80 Bay St., Taunton, MA. The Activities
started with Polka Mass Sunday, Aug. 14 .Polish Music,
Homemade Polish Food. Welcom to All!
*****
In the White Eagle Commentary /07.28.05, page 26/ A. Sas
is taking effort to criticize Russia. The writer is presenting to
Polish readers very strange ideas. /
in Polish /.
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"Injustice to Poland" - The Boston Globe Columnist
Jeff Jacoby is using quotation of the President, G.W. Bush:
''Poland has been a fantastic ally." - reasoning about solution
for the visa issue in US-Poland political relations. /
Globe,
July 21, 05/
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"Poles for John Paul II" - Popular Concert in memory
of Polish Pope once again ws presented, this time in Salem,
in St. John the Baptist Church, 30 Peter St, Salem, MA 01970.
Saturday, July 30.
*****
Wojciech Szczudlo, /
web side./, will arrived to Boston on
July 18,
for production of documental film about Holocaust survivor Stella
Pencer of Newton. We are looking for people with some spare
time to serve as a pilot /coach for the Wojciech Szczudlo's
team in Greater Boston Area. Contact by e-mail:
*****

Pro Musica, Inc.and Musical Cafe at Candlelight's
stay active during the summer. As usual Friday, in Polish-Am. Citizen Club,
in Dorchester,July 15 at 7:30 pm. Also in West Harwich on Cape Cod, Sunday,
July 17 at 4:00 pm. For more info call 508-384-0454 or visit
*****

Saturday,
July 2, the Polish Community is organizing
a Charity Ball in the Polish-American Citizen Club, 82-84 Boston St,
Dorchester / by Andrew Sq./. Marcin Malewski will play piano and
sing for the participants and dancers. Catering - Euromart. The Ball
starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets: $25.00 per person. All profit will support
medical treatment for a little, blind boy from Poland. For more info
and reservations call: 781 244 5477
*****
Polish American Congress, Eastern Massachusetts Division,
/
web site/ Annual Open Meeting and Biennial Election of
Directors for the 2005-2007 Term of Office was held in
Egan Center, Northeastern University, Boston on June 18.
*****
"Poles for John Paul II" - Celebration in memory
of Polish Pope have had place Friday night, June 17. at Polish
American Citizen Club, 82-84 Boston St, Dorchester MA. . We had
a chance to listen John Paul II poems, learn funny stories, see the
buy his latest books. The evening was sponsored by Promusica Inc.
*****

Grand Prize winner received $7000.00 in Our Lady
of Czestochowa Parish Lottery. The drawing and Parish picnic was
held June 12. Thanks to organizers from John Paul II School of
Polish Language everyone enjoy good food and tasty drinks this
*****

John Paul II School of Polish Language in Boston,
Massachusetts celebrated the end of 2004/2005 school year
with Mass in memory of Alicja Altenberger, Saturday, June 11.
Among the guests President of PAC/EMass.,prof. A. Bajdek
and Honorary Council of Republic of Poland Marek Lesniewski
*****

Alicja Altenberger, Vice President of Polish
American Congress, Eastern Massachusetts Division, Harvard
University Research Librarian died last week. Funeral Mass
was celebrated Tuesday, May 31 at, St. Peter Church,
100 Concorde Ave, Cambridge, MA . Online Tribute and
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Unusual Corpus Christi was celebrated this year
on Dorchester Ave between Blessed Mother Teresa Church and
Our Lady of Czestochowa
/web site/, South Boston at 1:30pm on
May 29. Bishop John Boles has led an Eucharistic Procession
on Dorchester Ave. Polish ethnic group has presented colorful
*****
A photographic exhibit commemorating the Pontificate of Pope
John Paul II was held at St Margaret/Blessed Mother Teresa of
Calcutta Parish (800 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA) on May
21, and May 22. The Exhibit was presentedalso in Boston College
featured over 120 photographs by renowned photographers taken
during the Pontificate of Pope John Paul II. The Polish Cultural
Foundation Inc., /
web site/ in cooperation with the Krakow
Publisher KWADRAT have organized the exhibit.
*****
Polish American Veterans, Post 13, Inc. celebrated WW II 60th
Anniversary, 35 Fourth St, Chelsea, MA, May 15th, after 10:00am
Mass in St. Stanislaus Church. The participants commemorated
Polish Contribution to the World War II Victory in Europe. The
speakers: Dr Michael Peszke, Polish Military History Expert, Dean
Anthony Bajdek on Polish Americans. Topics:Enigma, Polish Air
Forces and more. Everyone was invited. More info: 617-489-2780
__________________________
"From Victory Parade in London 1946 until now in Moscow 2005,
history is giving the Poles a great lesson of Western, as well as
Eastern, politics of betrayal. We have to learn the lesson, or we
will repeat it." Szymon Tolak,
Polboston, May 9th, 2005.
*****

Fr. Stephen Majewski, OFM Conv. died at Carney
Hospital in Dorchester, MA at age 94 on May 10th. Fr. Steve was
serving at Our Lady of Czestochowa in S. Boston for 27 years.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Czestochowa,
655 Dorchester Ave, S. Boston, Saturday, May14 at 10:00am
*****
was held in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, South Boston.
Polish Saturday School students presented short story about first
Constitution of contemporary Europe and second in the world,
after the USA Constitution.
*****
LAJKONIK, Polish Saturday School Theatre has presented
"Czerwony Kapturek", and Polish traditional dance has been
performed by the youngest children with great success at St.
Mary school hall, Sunday
May 1st /
web site/.
*****
The Central Falls Polonia in Rhode Island together with Polish
American Congress in Rhode Island has invited to participate in
celebration of the feast of St. Mary, Queen of Poland. The event
was also a commemoration of Polish May Third Constitution,
first constitution in Europe. At the same time special tribute was
paid to John Paul II. Holy Mass started the celebration
at 3:30pm, May 1st, in St. Joseph's Church, 391 High St, Central
Falls, RI. For more info call: 401-723-5427.
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Polish - American actress, Zofia Goszczynska plays Olly in Olly's Prison directed by Robert Woodruff in American Reparatory Theatre in Cambridge / web site/ with a great attention to the media and public. Congratulation, Zosia! April 24 was the last day of
Olly's Prison on the scene.
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Lady of Czestochowa, South Boston Parish /
web site/, Thursday,
April 7, a t 7:00pm. You will have a chance to light a candle
or lay down flowers in the memory of the Holy Father. There is also
a small memorial of John Paul II in Commonwealth Park in Boston
*****
Is this the end of Polish Bookstore in Boston? White Eagle
Bookstore located by Andrew Square in South Boston was selling
off its inventory. The White Eagle Publisher of Polish newspaper
has moved to its new office in downtown Boston and has no
interest in continuing with the bookstore services. They closed
the store at the end of March. The question - Do Polonia in Boston
need a bookstore? - stays open.
*****

Bishop Irwin was celebrated Mass for John Paul II at
12:00 Noon Friday April 8, 2005 at St. Stanislaw Church, 163
*****
Polish - US Fulbright Commission:
"Fulbright Graduate Student Award.We invite students, who plan to
undertake graduate degree studies in the United States, to apply for
full financial support for the first academic year..." - Deadline for the
*****

Soon we can have Polish Theatre in Boston,
"people who are interested in contributing to the Polish Theatre
can get together and pass or discuss their ideas"- said Robert
Urbanek. Everybody was invited to participate in the first meeting.
It will take the place in Polish-American Citizen Club, S. Boston,
Friday, April 1st.
/March 2005/
The Paschal Triduum has started Thursday. "The Paschal
Triduum is the culmination of the entire liturgical year, spanning
three days, beginning with the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper,
reaching a high point at the Easter Vigil, and concluding with
Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday."/from Boston Arch. Web S./
*****

Edward Moskal dies in Chicago. For many years
the President of Polish American Congres and Polish National
Alliance. Leader in the social, cultural and political life of Polonia
and philanthropic activities on behalf of Poland and Polonia.
/March 22/
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to Boston after New Jersey's Poetry Recitation Contest.
More in Polish
/March '05/
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Fox 25, the Boston TV News Channel was broadcasting the news
March 9 at about an armed robbery in Baltic Deli, Polish
store, 632 Dorchester Ave., South Boston. There is an increasing crime
problem in the Andrew Square Area. Local neighborhood and
*****

This year we welcome Fr. Zbigniew Derylo, OFM
Conv. He will provide Lenten Retreats in Our Lady of Czestochowa,
S. Boston from
March 19 (see
Schedule). He is the guardian in the
Arusha Parish, Tanzania. Sunday, Feb 6 “Baba Zbeshek” - as he is
called among his parishioners - has celebrated main Mass at
11:00am. The Participants had a chance to hear Swahili and to see
the pictures presentation from Africa.(
web site) Link to: Info about
Check also:
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Polish, European and more, coins, post
stamps and medals Expo,March 18-20, Radisson Hotel /6th floor/,
*****
Musical Cafe at Candlelights presented March 18 , Polish-American
Citizen Club, 82-84 Boston St, South Boston, MA. For information
*****

The
Polboston observance of St. Partick's Day.
March 17th
*****
PANO has presented biotech seminar with dr J. Nalepa -
Chemokines a their receptors as a Global Pos.System.
March 16, Bulfinch Building, MGH Main Campus. More info:
*****

"The Passion of the Christ", M. Gibson's movie was

presented Sunday, March 13, 2005, after the Mass at 11:00am in Our Lady
of Czestochowa church, 655 Dorchester Ave., South Boston, MA.
Parish Office Tel: 617-268-4355.
*****
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March 13, one year ago Daniel Londono, son of Polish
emigrant, Iwona Maciejewska, died in action in Iraq. He
served as an U.S. Army soldier in Kosovo, Afghanistan
and Iraq. Our Lady of Czestochowa parishioners have
celebrated the Mass and pried for his soul and his family
March 13, 9:30 am at the church, 655 Dorchester Ave,
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South Boston, MA.
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March 12, Saturday Mt. Washington Bank's representatives from
South Boston presented an offer of $10.00 donation to Polish Saturday
School, and extra gifts for the customers for every new account created.
In 2004 Mt. Washington Bank donated the busses for the SSJP trip
to the ZOO. The Principal and teachers expressed great appreciation
to the Bank for helping with SSJP finances.
*****

Rev. Jan Mikulski from Poland directed conversation
about the Light-Life Movement and its branch the Home Church
/web
Parish, South Boston, Saturday, March 12. More info: call
Parish Office - 617-268-4355.
*****
The robberies, armed robberies and break-ins in South Boston have
jumped dramatically in the past 6 months, especially in the area close
to Andrew's Square. The Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish Council,
655 Dorchester Ave, South Boston, have had this subject in the agenda
on its meeting, March 9. Everyone in the neighborhood and
among Poles, active in the Community was invited to share the effort in
organizing crime prevention activities.
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hosted 4th annual Kosciuszko and Washington's birthday political
forum and banquet, Feb. 20, 12:30-5:00pm at Northeastern University's
Henderson House Conference Center, 99 Westcliff Rd, Weston, MA.
*****
The Musical Cafe organized by Pro Musica Inc., invited you to the
which took place on: FEBRUARY 18,
2005 AND PRESENTED: BEATA PANTZER RECITAL MARCIN
MALEWSKI RECITAL.EMAIL: promusicainc@yahoo.com
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THE BOSTON POLONIA ALERT
To continue our action of condemning The New York Times' falsification
of history and calumny against the Polish Nation, we request all those
who wrote to The New York Times in response to their article claiming
Polish complicity in the German crimes committed in the course of
World War II, to send us copies of their letters and the responses, if any,
from The New York Times. If permitted by the writer, we will include the
letters and responses on this/
web site/. Thank you for your help.
/ST, PolBoston.com/ January '05
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Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland
Marek Lesniewski-Laas
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Dr Andrzej (Andy) Proñczuk, Polish scientist, Senior
Research Associate at Brandeis University's Foster Biomedical
ResearchLaboratory working together with Brandeis University biology
professor K.C. Hayes and Senior Scientist Daniel Perlman in the
Physics Department have discovered a way to lower cholesterol while
eating food fried in oil. Most popular in developed societies fast food,
French fries, chips and doughnuts prepared with oil enriched by
phytosterol, ingredientfrom plants, will block cholesterol to enter into
our body. This discovery can have unmeasured impact on improving
the health of entire societies. /
web page/
*****

Polish Saturday School has celebrated
LAST
at the Gym of St. Mary's School, 655 Dorchester Ave., S. Boston.,
*****
Citizen Club in Ludlow, MA. Dancing, 3:00pm - 7:30pm. Info:
413-583-3685.
*****

Dance Group "Piast" and Polish Saturday School
in Worcester have invited everyone for VALENTINE's DAY BALL.
Saturday,
Feb 5. The ball started 7:30pm. Music - Europa band.
Polish
*****

The student's group, LAJKONIK of Polish Saturday
School performed
Jaselka,
Sunday, Jan., 30, 2005, at the Gym
of St. Mary's School, 655 Dorcheste Ave., S. Boston, MA. Over
50 students-actors played Jaselka, based on St. Luke New
Testament.
*****
in Lynn, MA, 7:00pm-1:00am. Music - "Wiwat" band from
Connecticut. Tickets - $20.00 /including appetizers/. All proseeds to
benefit a sick child from Poland who will undergo an operation in
Boston next month. More info., call 978-244-5477.
*****
Deputy Foreign Minister, Jakub Wolski and the UN ambassador
of Poland Mariusz Handzlik have met Honorary Consul of The
Republic of Poland in Massachusetts Marek Lesniewski-Laas on
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005.
The Poles solidarity abroad and in Poland, building the bridges
among Polish immigrants of many different countries on the West
and East was the main subject on the meeting.President of Polish
Cultural Foundation Andrzej Pronczuk has represented Polonia in
Boston. PolBoston.com has had a chance to participate in the
meeting and to ask the questions. The discussion was open to
*****
The Board of Directors of Polish Cultural Foundation /
web s./
in Boston has held the meeting last Saturday. General plan for next
year's work was presented and accepted. The Board found that a
continuation charity events, Polish historical, fine arts and music
presentations is the main task for Foundation.
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contributes to the memory of Polish Emigrant and Hero. So many
of us have great sense of historical influence done by Jan
Nowak-Jezioranski during the years after II WW.
*****
January 23, Winter Storm in Canton, Massachusetts.
*****
Polish Wedding Songs, Jan. 21, 2005 Polish - American
Citizen Club, 82-84 Boston St., S. Boston, MA . vocal - Krzysztof
Koc. For info call: 508-384-0454 or E-mail:
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the Polk Chop Dinner-Dance held at St. Mary's Church in Ware,
MA, info: call 413-967-9728.
*****
held Mardi Gras banquet Saturday, Jan 22, 7:00pm-1:00am at the
American Legion Club in Webster, MA. Music- Rytmical Band. info,
call 508-943-3278 or 508-949-0939.
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You were invited to celebrated the annual Carnival
Dinner and Dance in style at Quincy Sons of Italy Hall, 120
Quarry Street, Quincy, MA, January 22, 2005.
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Our Lady Of Czestochowa Parish in S. Boston MA
02127 celebrated PARISH OPLATEK, January 16, 2005, St. Mary
School Hall. Dinner was served by EUROMART, More info call
Parish Rectory: 617- 268-4355, M-F 9:15am-4:00pm.
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PRESENTATION OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS
PERFORMED BY: CHILDREN’S CHOIR, YOUNG MUSICAL CHURCH
GROUP, PARISH CHOIR, CHOIR OF “ST. MARY’S SCHOOL”,
AND THE LIVE NATIVITY PERFORMED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE
POLISH SCHOOL. January 9 in “Our Lady of Czestochowa Church”,
in Worcester, MA.