October 2012

Hurricane Sandy Aftermath Assistance

Parish Life, PNCC /

The Hurricane Sandy storm and its aftermath has undoubtedly caused flooding and property damage to some in our church community. Should you or anyone you know be in need of assistance in presenting an insurance claim we recommend contacting Daniel Boruta, Licensed Public Adjuster at Alliance Adjustment Group at 267-795-8022/8023. Mr. Boruta serves Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Alliance Adjustment Group assisted our parish with a storm damage claim last year and did a fantastic job. I spoke to Mr. Boruta and he is willing to offer a discount to all our parishioners and their families. Also remember that membership in the Polish National Union – Spójnia is a great way to mutually support each other and assure economic security in times of trouble.

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Cemetery clean up

Christian witness, Events, Parish Life, St. Valentine /

We welcome everyone to attend on Saturday, November 3rd for the final Fall clean up at our cemetery. On this day we will like repair the garage roof drain, clean up the Mill Road side of the cemetery, winterize the bathrooms, and straighten some gravestones. We know we have lot of work to be done, so we need all hands willing to help. We will start 9 AM, with a noon time lunch break and work to continue as individuals can assist. Remember too that care for the graves of our dearly departed is a work of mercy. Thank you for your continued care and concern for the parish and your willingness to join hands in working for our mutual benefit.

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Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast

Events /

Mark your Calendar for Saturday, October 27th. Since everyone had a great time at Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast last year in October, you’re invited to another Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast, sponsored by the Polish American Cultural Center Museum volunteers. The event will be held from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. at the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2535-37 Castor Avenue, in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia.

Tickets are only $5 per person and you can enjoy an unlimited amount of pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee or tea. What a great bargain – and also a great way to both celebrate October as Polish American Heritage Month while supporting the Polish American Cultural Center Museum. Tickets are available at the Museum Gift Shop. For more information, call Theresa Romanowski at 215-922-1700.

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Wypominki – Remembrance of the Faithful Departed

Christian witness, From the Pastor, Parish Life, PNCC, Prayer /

Dear Parishoners and Friends,

May Jesus Christ Be Praised…both now and forever!
Niech bÄ™dzie pochwalony Jezus Chrystus….na wieki wieków…Amen.

This message comes to you after a very successful Harvest Festival Celebration (Dożynki), which was held Sunday, September 30th at our parish’s Pulaski Park which is found directly adjacent to our parish cemetery grounds. The park and cemetery as well has been brought back into excellent condition thanks to the efforts of the men of the parish. About 65 people attended the event which drew people from as far away as Washington D.C. Holy Mass at the cemetery altar preceded a Polish dinner. A procession with symbolic harvest produce then took place to the picnic area thus officially opening the dinner. A wonderful time was had by all and we look forward to next year’s celebration.

As the days of October pass and the days grow shorter and the colors of autumn take hold, our thoughts turn to the Commemoration of All Souls and to those who have preceded us in holy death. It is these souls whose memory we wish to remember during the month of November according to age old Catholic custom…a custom known as “wypominki.”

If you would like the souls of loved ones to be remembered during the Commemoration of All Souls and for the entire month of November, please send the names of these loved ones along with your offering to the parish. Aside from remembrance at the Holy Masses of November, these special intentions will be remembered at the annual procession and blessing of the cemetery to be held on November 11th at 2 P.M.

Of course the most precious gift to our faith community is you and your attendance at Holy Mass and planned events. But in the event you are unable to attend the Masses and events mentioned above, we ask that you remember the parish in your prayers and also with the financial support in the form of dues and contributions which are so necessary for the maintenance of our parish life.

God’s richest blessings on you all! Bóg zapłać!

Sincerely yours in Chirst,

Fr. Gregory Mikula
Fr. Andrew Bilinski
St. Valentine’s P.N.C.C. Parish Committee

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Philadelphia Pułaski Parade notes

St. Valentine /

Polish American Congress Eastern Pennsylvania District’s Pulaski Day Parade Committee has invited all members and delegates to attend the Pulaski Parade Committee & PAC Community Update Meeting on Tuesday, October 9th starting at 7 P.M. at St. Adalbert Hall, Thompson Street & Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia.

This year’s parade will be covered live from 1 to 2:30 P.M. on WPVI, ABC TV Channel 6.

The Pułaski Dinner Dance will be held Saturday, October 13th at the Associated Polish Home Ballroom, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia.

Please join St. Valentine’s contingent at the parade.

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