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New Cemetery Sign

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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This October – Celebrating Polish American Heritage Month and all American Workers

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

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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 Month”, 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.

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Thank you

From Mr. Anthony Trzaska: I just wanted to let you know that my the family reunion was a huge success and on Saturday, June 15th. Many more people than I anticipated showed up at the cemetery making that portion of the reunion a large success also. Being able to mark the relevant graves with the balloons (each grave had a red and white balloon) made it much easier for out of town people family members who were not familiar with the cemetery to find our ancestors.

I want to again thank you for your cooperation in helping make our event successful.

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Pułaski Day Parade Committee meeting

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.

Kazimierz PułaskiThe 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.

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Family reunion includes faith heritage

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.

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