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First Pulaski Parade Committee and PAC Community Update Meeting

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All members and delegates are invited to the First Pulaski Parade Committee and PAC Community Update Meeting to be held Wednesday, June 24th at the St. Valentine’s Parish Hall. Refreshments will be served at 7pm and the meeting will begin at 7:30pm.

The 2015 Pulaski Day parade honors Gen. Kazimierz Pulaski. The 2015 Grand Marshal is Mr. Wesley Musial. Mr. Musial is serving his second term as the Censor of the Polish National Alliance. He was selected by the
Polish American Congress in recognition of his many years of participation with the Polish American Congress, Eastern PA District, the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia and supporter of organizations in Polonia.

The Pulaski Day Parade in Center City Philadelphia will be held on Sunday, October 4th, which is one of the many events in the Philadelphia area held in recognition of the National Celebration of Polish American Heritage Month.

For more information about Philadelphia’s Pulaski Day Parade, visit the front page of the Polish American Congress or the Pulaski Day Parade website. For additional information, you can call the Polish American Congress office at 215-739-3408 or via E-mail.

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First Pulaski Parade Committee & PAC Community Update Meeting

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The Board of the Polish American Congress and the Pulaski Day Observance Committee invites all members and delegates to attend the First Pulaski Parade Committee & PAC Community Update Meeting. This year’s Pulaski Observance will recognize two proud sons of Poland – General Casimir Pulaski and Karol Wojtyla. The update meeting will be held on
Wednesday, May 14th starting with refreshments at 7 P.M. at St. Valentine’s Parish Hall, 2330 Margaret Street, Philadelphia (Frandford section).

Information/Contact Sheet

The Committee requests everyone’s E-mail address if possible since future parade meeting notices will be E-mailed. Those who do not have E-mail will receive notices by regular mail.

Congratulations

The Polish American Congress is pleased to annouce that the 2014 Pulaski Day Parade Grand Marshal is Raymond (Ray) J. Wyszynski, a long time participant with the Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District, the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia and supporter of organizations in Polonia.

For more information about Philadelphia’s Pulaski Day Parade visit the Polish American Congress website or the Parade website. You can also call the Polish American Congress office at: (215) 739-3408, or via E-mail.

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Pulaski Parade Committee & PAC Community Meeting, Event Updates

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The Pulaski Observance Recognizes the work and sacrifice of General Casimir Pulaski

Pulaski Parade Committee & PAC Community Meeting

The Board of the Polish American Congress and the Pulaski Day Observance Committee invites all members and delegates to attend the Pulaski Parade Committee & PAC Community Update Meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 1st starting at 7pm at St. Adalbert Hall, Thompson Street & Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia. Sashes and flags will be available at the October 1st meeting.

Dinner Dance

The Pulaski Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, October 5th at the Associated Polish Home Ballroom, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia. Cocktail hour 5 P.M., Dinner 6 P.M., followed by dancing & open bar. Tickets $60.00. For more information or reservations, call Jean McCloskey at 215-425-4783. We will sash our Organizational Grand Marshals at the Dinner Dance and welcome our Military Marshals, Lt. Commander Alfred J. Wolanin, III M.D. and Lt. Commander Marie Wojcik Wolanin, M.D. Assistant Grand Marshals are asked to bring their sashes and join us in sashing the Grand Marshals.

TV Coverage

The parade will be televised live on WPVI-TV 6 beginning at 1 P.M. Kindly ask people to come out and view the parade live on the parkway at Logan Circle.

Parade Information

If you need additional information on the parade, call the Polish American Congress office, Monday through Friday between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. at (215) 739-3408, by E-mail, or visit the Parade website.

Wreath Laying Ceremony

There will be a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the portrait of General Pulaski in front of the Kopernik Monument across from the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 18th & The Parkway, Philadelphia on Sunday, October 6th at approximately 10:30 A.M.

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

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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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Pułaski Day Parade Committee meeting

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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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Philadelphia’s Pulaski Day Parade 2011

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Father Major Sławomir Andrew Biliński of the Polish National Catholic Church served as 2011 Pulaski Day Parade Military Marshal.

Polish-born priest and doctor, Father Major Slawomir Andrew Bilinski has a distinguished career of service in military and civilian settings. After arriving in the U.S. as a priest in the Polish National Catholic Church, he was assigned to Holy Mother of Sorrows PNC Church in Dupont, PA, where he served as pastor until 2000. After earning a B.S. in pre-medical studies at Wilkes University, Father Bilinski entered Thomas Jefferson University Medical College in Philadelphia and joined the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant. Upon completion of his medical degree in 2004, he was promoted to Captain and served his internship in Emergency Medicine at Hahnemann University Hospital and residency training at the Underwood Memorial Hospital of Thomas Jefferson University. At that time, Father Bilinski also assisted at St. Valentine’s Church in Philadelphia.

In 2007, Captain Bilinski was transferred to Brooke Army Hospital and Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX, where he served as medical doctor in the Emergency Room, Troop Clinic, and wounded soldiers unit. He was promoted to the rank of Major in October, 2010.

Major Bilinski now serves a triple vocation as U.S. Army officer, priest and physician by caring for our soldiers and their families at Fort Lee, Virginia. When he visits his hometown of Philadelphia, he assists with Father Krzysztof Mendelewski at St. Valentine’s Church on Margaret Street, in the Frankford section of Philadelphia.

Thanks to all those who marched in Pulaski Parade Kathy, Helen, Michael Hull, Robert, Patricia, Andrew Haeberle, Barbara Zazula, Susan Lerke, Anna Mendelewski, Ewelina Zawieja, Adam Mendelewski, Michael Anthony, Andy Stachowicz, Ewelina Filyushchenko, Wlodek Kwiatkowski, Iza Topa with children; Dominick & Agatka, and their aunt Ania and uncle Jacek. Thanks to Adam and Aneta Zazula for providing lunch after the Parade, and to Fran Bonikowski for a donation for the bus.

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