Events
January 31, 2010
Women of the Year Banquet
Sunday, January 31, 2010 annual "Women of the Year Banquet" was held at Cliffbrakers Restaurant. This year Beata Mekalski represented our parish and received this prestigious award from Bishop of Rockford, Thomas G. Doran.
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January, 2010
Uganda
Fr. Peter travel to Uganda to learn amore about the work of the Franciscan Missions in Kakoga and Manuga. During his travel, Fr. Peter visited some of the children from the "Adopt from the Heart" project our church sponsors. Another reason Fr. went to Uganda was to take part in the celebration of Brother Wojcich Ulman Ordination as a Deacon on Sunday, January 3, 2010. Brother Wojciech lived in our parish for six months and studied English at Rockford College.
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January 17, 2010
Appreciation Celebration
Sunday, January 17th over hundred 160 people attended an Appreciation Celebration dedicated to all the wonderful volunteers who spend countless hours serving our parish. Celebration began with the artistic program in church. Between poems read by our lectors and speech given by Fr. Peter, songs performed by Rock Valley Master Chorale Ensemble of Rockford and the beautiful voice of Anna Mazur-Krawczyk of Chicago set relaxing atmosphere for a great evening. After the program, delicious dinner was served in school hall.
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January 10, 2010
Jaselka
On Sunday, January 10th children of Polish Language School invited everyone to join them in the presentation of the Nativity Play in the school hall. Children dressed in the characters costumes gave a wonderful performance of our Savior's birth. After the children play, teachers and parents delighted audience with carols and skits. Participants enjoyed coffee and homemade bakery after performances.
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December 28th, 2009
Goodbye to Fr. Marek
On Sunday, December 28th, we said goodbye to Fr. Marek who came to us from Uganda to preach Advent Retreat. Fr. Marek works as a missionary in Franciscan Missions in Kakoge. This time the missionary will not go back home alone, our pastor, Fr. Peter will travel with him to learn more about the work in Uganda and maybe visit some of the children from the "Adopt from the Heart" project our parish is involved in.
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December 24, 2009
Midnight Mass
Christmas celebration began with the prelude of Christmas Carols in English and Polish by our choir. At Midnight, Fr. Peter placed Baby Jesus at the foot of the cross and the Bilingual Mass followed.
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November 14, 2009
Pilgrimage 2009
On Saturday, November 14, 2009, a group of 56 people went on a Pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy Mission in Lombard. In Lombard we took a tour of the church, had a Holy Mass, and prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. After service in church, everyone was treated to a delicious lunch. The next stop was Conventual's Franciscans Marytown in Libertyville, where pilgrims visited the beautiful chapel and Holocaust museum. The last stop was the Seminary in Mundelein. There we took advantage of the nice weather and walked around the grounds admiring the beauty of this place. We came back home tired but spiritually renewed.
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November 08, 2009
Independance Day 2009
On Sunday, November 8, the Polish Community celebrated Polish Independence Day at the 11:00 Mass. After the Mass, Fr. Peter invited all to Kolbe Hall for a soup luncheon. Everyone enjoyed the soup, pastries and good company.
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October 17, 2009
Bond Dinner
About 200 men from the Rockford area gather at the church hall for fellowship to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Holy Name Bond Dinner. This event was started 50 years ago as a fundraiser to help pay for the stained glass in the church's choir loft. To this day, this event brings much-needed funds for various projects around the parish.
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October, 2009
Halloween 2009
This year Halloween was celebrated as a classroom party. Children played games, colored pictures and had their faces painted. All of them received goody bags to take home.
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October, 2009
Polish Heritage Dinner-Dance 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009 marked the day when the Polish Community celebrated their heritage at the Dinner-Dance. The evening started out with a performance by Polish School children. Then a delicious dinner was served, and after the physical hunger was satisfied, it was time to satisfy the hunger for good music and dancing. This part of the evening began with the traditional dance of Polonez.
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October 4, 2009
Transitus 2009
Sunday, October 4 we celebrated Franciscan Charisma. This is very dear and close to our hearts because for over 75 years, St. Stanislaus parish is under care of the Conventual Franciscans. Last 5 years Franciscans of Krakow provinces from Poland are taking care of our spiritual needs. This year?s Transitus ceremony opened Sunday?s Eucharist, so we could all be a part of this beautiful celebration- 800 year of Franciscan Charisma. Over 250 parishioners took part of the celebrations. We had the honor to host the Dominicans Sisters from Milwaukee and the members of Third Order of Secular Franciscans from Rockford. During the Mass, Fr. Peter blessed new Franciscan Chapel where donated Icons of St. Francis, St. Clara and the San Damiano cross were placed. Before the final blessings, all families received miniature of the San Damiano cross. After the ceremony in church, Fr. Peter invited everyone for a delicious dinner prepared by group of ladies. Afternoon was spent in the great company.
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August 16 , 2009
Polish Fest
Sunday, August 16 for the 28th times our parish hosted the annual Polish Fest. Thomas G. Doran, Bishop of Rockford opened our celebration with the Eucharist at 10:15 am. After the Mass thousands of people gathered at the parish grounds to meet with friends, taste great polish beer and polish food; pierogi, sausage, sauerkraut, potato pancakes, just to name a few. For everyone?s enjoyment, two Polka Bands played all day, children and adults folklore groups performed through out the day.
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June 14, 2009
Picnic
For the very first time, we as a parish family celebrated Corpus Christi with an Agape in the parish garden. Our new griddle- which we purchased for Polish Fest- stood up to the test. Hundreds of potato pancakes were grilled to satisfy the hungry crowd. The day featured music and good company.
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June 14, 2009
Corpus Christi
This year Corpus Christi was celebrated at 10:15 with a bilingual mass. As a part of the celebration, the Eucharistic Procession went down the street with stops at four altars prepared by members of the parish. Girls dressed in white dresses paved the way for Jesus with flower petals while boys rang bells announcing His presence.
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May 17, 2009
First Communion
First Communion was celebrated on May 17th at 9 am Mass. Thirteen young, anxious members of our parish have prepared for this day for a couple of years. Fr. Peter greeted all attending Mass and during the entrance procession walked with the first communicants and their parents into the church. At the beginning of the ceremony, children asked their parents for special blessings. During Mass children did the readings, carried gifts, and offered flowers to the Virgin Mary. Fr. Peter gave a wonderful homily addressed to the children. Mass finished with a group photo.
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May 10, 2009
Baptism
On May 10th three of our new parishioners- refugees from Africa- received the Sacrament of Baptism
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May 10, 2009
Mother's Day
On Mother's Day each mass was celebrated with mothers in mind. After mass every mother received a special blessing and a flower.
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May 2, 2009
Parade
On May 2nd, a bus of children and parents from Polish Language School went to Chicago for the second time to take part in a Polish Constitution Day Parade which was held on Congress Avenue.
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April 12, 2009
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday was celebrated in a special way at both the 9 and 10 am masses. Children took part by bearing gifts, for example. A special blessing was given by Fr. Peter.
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April 11, 2009
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday was celebrated by an English-Polish Mass at 7 pm. Light and water were blessed by Fr. Peter and a statue of Jesus was put above the tomb
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April 11, 2009
Blessing of the Food
Once again Kolbe Hall was filled with people and beautiful Easter food baskets which Fr. Peter blessed at 1 and 2 pm.
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April 10, 2009
Good Friday
The Liturgy of Good Friday was celebrated at 1 pm in English and 7 pm in Polish. At the 1 pm service the St. Stanislaus Youth Group did the Living Stations of the Cross.
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April 9, 2009
Holy Thursday
As in the past, the Last Supper liturgy was celebrated with bilingual mass at 7 pm. Fr. Peter performed the washing of the feet in remembrance of the Last Supper.
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April 4-5, 2009
Parish Basket Sale
Ladies of the Women's League transformed Kolbe Hall into a bazaar of beautiful Easter baskets and gifts. People from around the area come to buy Easter gifts at this annual event.
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April 5, 2009
Palm Sunday
The Palm Sunday celebration started with the blessing of palms and a beautiful procession with children carrying old fashioned palms made by the ladies of the parish. The beautiful mass, celebrated by Fr. Peter, was a wonderful invitation to celebrate holy week as a parish family.
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