The Polish Heritage Society of Rochester
is chartering a bus to the
Dyngus Day celebration in Buffalo, New York
April 9, 2012
New Christmas CD
Polish in Rochester
Kosciuszko Bust
Plaque honoring
Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski
Gene Golomb at the 2011 Kosciuszko/Polish Constitution Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
The Memorial Plaque honoring Casimir Pulaski was dedicated on October 11, 1933 and was originally housed at the Hudson Branch Library. When the Hudson Branch Library closed, the plaque was temporarily put in storage but later moved to its present location at the Hall of Justice. The inscription reads:
HAVE HONOR FOR
BRIGADIER GENERAL CASIMIR PULASKI
BORN IN POLAND 4 MARCH 1748
PATRIOT - WARRIOR - HERO OF TWO CONTINENTS
A GREAT SOUL WHO GAVE HIS LIFE A NOBLE SACRIFICE
FOR THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM
BEING MORTALLY WOUNDED 8 OCTOBER 1779 WHILE LEADING
A CAVALRY CHARGE AT THE SIEGE OF SAVANNAH GEORGIA
DYING 11 OCTOBER 1779
VOLUTEER IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - MEMBER OF
WASHINGTON'S STAFF - PROMOTED BRIGADIER GENERAL - CHIEF OF DRAGOONS
BY CONGRESS FOR BRAVERY AT BRANDYWINE - ORGANIZER-COMMANDER OF
PULASKI LEGION WHICH WAS HEROIC IN MANY BATTLES
HIS LIFE AND DEATH REMAIN THE HERITAGE
OF EVERY LOVER OF LIBERTY
AND INSPIRATION FOR ALL AMERICANS
ERECTED BY
POLISH AMERICAN CITIZENS OF ROCHESTER
1932
Saint Stanislaus Kostka
1150 Hudson Ave.
Rochester, N.Y.
Corner of Hudson Ave. & Norton Street
Click here for a 360 degree tour of St. Stan's Church
Be sure to visit the Friends of St. Stanislaus Foundation website for detailed information.
Saint Stanislaus Kostka 2011 Polish Arts Festival
The beautiful mural that spans the sanctuary dome at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church is the work of Buffalo artist Joseph Mazur. It depicts 18 saints, kings, and beatified holy ones who figure prominently in the history of Catholicism in Poland and Eastern Europe.
Have you been to
Polska Chata lately?
Polonia Music
"Polish Heroes: Those Who Rescued Jews"
Polish Heritage Society of Rochester, Nazareth College and the Jewish Federation of Rochester bring you the exhibit; Polish Heroes: Those who Rescued Jews. This exhibit is set to be displayed at Nazareth College beginning January 23, 2012.
CLICK HERE to view photos and videos of the Polish Heritage Society of Rochester's 10th Annual Wigilia Dinner
CLICK HERE for details.
Saint Stanislaus Kostka
1150 Hudson Ave.
Rochester, N.Y.
Corner of Hudson Ave. & Norton Street
Click here for a 360 degree tour of St. Stan's Church
Be sure to visit the Friends of St. Stanislaus Foundation website for detailed information.
The Monroe County Hall of Justice in Rochester, New York, contains two memorials that are of special importance to our community. One is a bust of honoring Thaddeus Kosciusko and the other Casimir Pulaski:
Both monuments are located in the lobby of the Monroe County Hall of Justice located on Court Street and War Memorial Square in downtown Rochester, New York.
Polka Bandstand
For over thirty years, Polka Bandstand has delighted polka enthusiasts not only around the Rochester area, but around the world with the best polka music and aspects of Polish culture, from 10 a.m. to noon each Saturday on WGMC/Jazz 901 and online at www.jazz901.org.
The hosts of Polka Bandstand are Ray Serafin and Al Melitus
Ray is also the leader and accordianist for the Ray Serafin and the Brass Magic polka band. Here the are in action at St. Stan's Kostka:
Eddie Zawadzki will be doing a lecture and book signing on Sunday, February 26th at St. Stanislaus Kostyka Church in Rochester, N.Y. after mass. The lecture will be on the rich history of the Poles in North America and how much Polish culture contributed to our society. Eddie's book, "Poles in the New World", is available in both English and Polish!
