Dear Friends,
We received, by donation, a new large sign that can be installed at our cemetery entrance and/or Pulaski Park. We are asking for your help with the design and lettering. All Church information should be advertised, including phone contacts.
If someone can help, or know of anyone that can help us, please contact the Parish Committee. It will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you and God bless.
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Dear friends,
On Sunday September 15th we invite you to join us for Holy Mass at 12 noon at our parish cemetery. Following Holy Mass we will hold our annual picnic at Pulaski Park.
To prepare for this event we will clean the cemetery and park grounds on Saturday September 14th from 9 AM to 2 PM. We welcome every one who would like to join us and pitch in on Saturday.
Outdoor Holy Mass and Parish Picnic Read More »
On the fourth Sunday of September our Church offers prayers for our sister organization, the Polish National Union of America. Our Church under the direction of Bishop Hodur organized the PNU in 1908 when members of our Church were denied insurance coverage because they were in the PNCC. Over the years the PNU has contributed millions of dollars for our PNCC and her many programs and endeavors. Did you know that our General Synod passed the following resolution: “It shall be the moral obligation of the clergy and the laity of the PNCC to belong to the Polish National Union of America†(PNCC Constitution, page 65)?
Today the PNU needs the support of all PNCC members to continue the excellent fraternal benefits they have been providing for more than a century. For additional information on the life insurance and annuity products offered by the PNU please call them at (800) 724-6352 or visit their website.
The Polish National Union and Our Church – A Partnership in Service and Love Read More »
We are pleased to announce that God’s Field, the official newspaper of the PNCC, is returning in mid-October 2013 and will be published monthly thereafter.
During the first transitional year of publication online subscriptions are free to everyone and a limited quantity of free hard copy subscriptions will be delivered to all PNCC parishes. Access links will also be published on the Church’s Facebook page and website. By January 2015 new annual subscription rates for online and hard copy issues will be announced.
Article submissions are due by the 1st of each month. Monthly publications will be distributed via mail and published online on the 15th of each month (or the Friday before if the 15th occurs on a weekend). All articles arriving at the God’s Field office after the 1st of the month will be published in the following month’s issue.
Please submit articles and photos via E-mail or via post to:
GOD’S FIELD
Polish National Catholic Church
1006 Pittston Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505
Emailed photos must be in JPEG or TIFF format with a resolution of 300 pixels per inch (or as high as possible).
The Return of God’s Field/Rola Boża Read More »
This October we will celebrate Polish American Heritage Month – A national celebration of Polish history, culture and pride in cooperation with the Polish American Congress and Polonia across America
Since 1608, when the first Polish settlers arrived at Jamestown, VA, Polish people have been an important part of America’s history and culture. In 2013, Polish Americans will mark the 32nd Anniversary of the founding of Polish American Heritage Month, an event, which began in Philadelphia, PA, and became a national celebration of Polish history, culture and pride.
During 2013, Poles will also mark the 405th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers who were among the first skilled workers in America. We, therefore, will take this opportunity to salute all American workers and urge people to purchase the products and services offered by American workers. Polish Americans will also mark the 234th Anniversary of the death of General Casimir Pulaski, Father of the American Cavalry.
Information about ways to celebrate Polish American Heritage Month can be obtained by visiting the Polish American Heritage Month Committee’s website. You will find a list of “Things To Do During Polish American Heritage Monthâ€, the 2013 coloring contest artwork for schools, and Heritage Month posters that can be downloaded and printed. Copies of the coloring contest artwork can also be obtained by calling the Heritage Month Committee, Monday through Friday between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. at 215-922-1700.
For additional information about these historic events and Polish and Polish American history, visit the Polish American Cultural Center Museum website.
This October – Celebrating Polish American Heritage Month and all American Workers Read More »
Dear friends,
Next Sunday, July 7th, we will be hosting our Bishop Ordinary, the Rt. Rev. Bernard Nowicki. After Holy Mass will be meeting with the bishop to discuss the future of the parish. Please join us for Holy Mass and this very important meeting in our Parish Hall. Brunch will be served.
Welcoming our Bishop and a Special Meeting on Sunday, July 7th Read More »
Dear friends,
Sunday Holy Mass on June 30th will be celebrated by Fr. Andrew Bilinski at 11.30 AM. Please attend this Holly Mass to support Fr. Andrew who has always be available to help us out.
Schedule for Sunday, June 30th Read More »
The PuÅ‚aski Day Parade Committee of Polish American Congress (PAC), Eastern Pennsylvania District invites all members and delegates to attend a PuÅ‚aski Parade Committee and PAC Community Update Meeting on Wednesday, June 19th. Refreshments will be served starting at 7pm and the meeting will begin at 7:30pm in St. Valentine’s Parish Hall.
The Pułaski Observance Recognizes General Casimlr Pułaski who gave his life in the cause of our freedom in the Revolutionary War. The parade coincides with the 80th Anniversary of the PAC, Eastern Pennsylvania District. Normally, an individual is selected to be the Grand Marshal of the parade. However, due to the celebration of the 80th Anniversary, and in recognition of the many organizations that have marched in the parade over the years, the Parade will highlight those organizations and their designated representative as co-Grand Marshals.
Organizations can click here for an Information Contact Sheet. Please complete the sheet with the name of every person that should be contacted regarding upcoming parade meetings and other important parade information. We would like everyone’s E-mail address if possible, since future parade meeting notices will be E-malled. Those who do not have E-mail will receive notices by regular mail.
For more information about Philadelphia’s PuÅ‚aski Day parade visit the Polish American Congress Eastern Pennsylvania District website or the PuÅ‚askl Day Parade website. You may also call the PAC offices at (215) 739-3408 or send an E-mail to the PAC.
PuÅ‚aski Day Parade Committee meeting Read More »
Mr. Anthony Trzaska along with his cousin Antoinette Chwastyk Wills have been planning a large 3 day family reunion for over a year. The reunion will take place from June 14th through 16th. This reunion involves the Szczepanski, Sawicz, Chwastyk, and Trzaska families, all of which are interconnected and whose roots are in St. Valentine’s Polish National Catholic Church since it was founded in 1912.
During the afternoon of Saturday, June 15th the families will gather to visit the graves of family members interred in St. Valentine’s cemetery. Mr. Trzaska notes, “Many family are traveling great distances for this reunion and have never had an opportunity to visit these graves.”
Mr. Trzaska will be stationed at the cemetery for several hours to help guide people. He will have marked the graves with a single balloon for ease of locating family members’ resting places.
We invite all family members to visit the Church as well for Holy Mass on Sunday at 11:30am. May God bless your family gathering and protect you in your travels.
Family reunion includes faith heritage Read More »
Dear friends,
On Saturday, May 4th we will hold a cemetery cleanup day. We need you to join us, even if for only an hour or two between 8 AM and 4 PM. We welcome everyone – your hands, encouragement, and wisdom. See you there.
St. Valentine’s Parish Committee
Spend a day outdoors and help your parish during our cemetery cleanup day Read More »