A Spring Fling FLYER2023-updated

Dear PAC-MI Members and Friends!

Polish American Congress-Michigan is sponsoring a most entertaining EXPERIENCE to which each of you are warmly invited. It is our Spring-Fling (Wiosenny Wyskok), an afternoon social with delicious Polish food and entertainment. We welcome the popular

“Na Zdrowie Band” to provide lively Polish and American favorite melodies for your listening pleasure and merry sing-alongs.

The event will take place May 21, Sunday afternoon (doors open at 2:00pm) at the parish hall of OL Queen of Apostles Church, 3851 Prescott Hamtramck, MI 48212, (parking and entrance to hall off Harold St.).

There will be raffles, prizes, and great camaraderie for all. We promise you will not be disappointed. Tickets only $35 ($10 for children under 12).

Make your reservations by May 16 (space limited) by calling the PAC-MI office (313-365-9400)

or Irene (586-484-5534) or Mariola (734-673-3288).

Pre-pay requested to ensure your spot send or drop off checks made out to PAC-MI, 11333 Jos. Campau Hamtramck, MI 48212. (See informative flyer attached)

Invite your family and friends- reservation of a table of 8 requires payment ahead. Let’s welcome spring in a delightful Polish American atmosphere.

           SERDECZNIE ZAPRASZAMY WSZYSTKICH!

Dear PAC-MI Members and Friends!

You are warmly invited to attend the remembrance mass this Sunday, to once again honor and pray for the 22,000 Polish soldiers and Poland’s intelligentsia, massacred in 1940, upon Stalin’s order, in the Katyn Forest, and at other Soviet prison camps, during WWII.

We will be remembering the 96 victims of the tragic Polish airplane crash, on April 5, 2010, near Smolensk, Russia, who were travelling to attend the 70th anniversary observances of the massacre at Katyn, and all of whom lost their lives in the crash, including Poland’s president, Professor Lech Kaczynski, his wife, and so many of Poland’s elite.

The mass will take place Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 5:00pm, at St. Faustina Church, 14025 E. 12 Mile Rd, in Warren, MI.  Fr. Bogdna Milosz, pastor, will be the main celebrant. The Filarets Choir will be singing during this special service.

All Polonian organizations, including the Polish veterans, the Polish Scouts, Polish youth groups, members of PAC-MI, and those who wish to take part in this patriotic occasion, are sincerely asked to participate.

As in past years, there will be a small reception for attendees following the mass.

Please plan to join us for this important occasion.

On behalf of PAC-MI, Fr. Milosz, and the Filarets-

Zapraszamy!

Sincerely,

Ann Bankowski, President

Polish American Congress
Michigan Division
Ph.:(313) 365-9400

Dyżur konsularny w Troy w stanie Michigan w dniach 28-29 kwietnia 2023 r.

Dyżur odbędzie się w:

American Polish Cultural Center

2975 E. Maple Rd.

Troy, 48083 Michigan

wejście od ulicy Maple Rd.

Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago organizuje w Troy w stanie Michigan dyżur konsularny
w dniach 28 i 29 kwietnia 2023 r. (piątek-sobota).

Podczas dyżuru konsularnego będzie można złożyć wniosek o paszport oraz wnioski w sprawach prawnych (rejestracja małżeństw, urodzeń, zmiana imienia i nazwiska, poświadczenie podpisu i kopii)

https://www.gov.pl/web/usa/dyzur-konsularny-w-troy-w-stanie-michigan-w-dniach-28-29-kwietnia-2023-r?fbclid=IwAR2M005kYmAbFzKPGAt2UEo1Qs2es3sQtCFY3vIBan4iGLG7UMfKUmU1hHQ

Polish American Congress-Michigan Resolutions 2022

The following Resolutions were voted on by the PAC-MI membership at the Aril 23, 2022 Annual Meeting:

1. Whereas, We recognize and observe the following significant 2020-2022 anniversaries locally:    100^thAnniversary of St’ Lad’s Church, 100^th Anniversary city of Hamtramck, 95^th Anniversary of Transfiguration Church, 90^th Anniversary of Polish Varieties Radio, 85^th Anniversary of Friends of Polish Art, 65^th Anniversary of Wieliczka Dancers, 60^th Anniversary of Gwiazda Dancers, 50^th Anniversary of Adam Mickiewicz Polish School, 50^th Anniversary of Polish Night at Detroit Tigers,  50^th Anniversary of PAC MI Scholarship Fund Program, 45^th Anniversary of Klub Polonia in Wyandotte, 40^th Anniversary of Centennial Dancers,

          25^th Anniversary of Polanie Dancers, and

Whereas, significant anniversaries are celebrated nationwide; 140^thAnniversary of Polish National Alliance, 135^th Anniversary of the Polish Falcons of America, 115 years of Polish Falcons of America, Nest 86, 40^th Anniversary of Solidarity Movement,

Therefore, we congratulate all these entities and wish them continued success;

2. Whereas, in 2020 we celebrated the 100^th Anniversary of Battle of Warsaw, Cud nad Wisłą, therefore we congratulate the PAC-MI for honoring that anniversary with written material promoting the Poland’s victory over Soviet Russia in 1920,

Whereas, in 2021 Poland celebrated the 230th Anniversary of the Polish Constitution of 1791, therefore we acknowledge Polish American Congress-Michigan Division for commemorating the anniversary with ceremonies supported by printed promotional material,

Therefore, we laud the Michigan Division in all efforts to document and promote Polish history;

4. Whereas, Ukraine is fighting to defend its independence,

Therefore, we stand with the people of Ukraine in solidarity and we commend Polish citizens, worldwide Polonia, and the Polish government for extending significant help in their dire need, and as Poland’s President noted, that we will continue stand by them as they fight for freedom, independence, and peace;

5. We continue to anticipate that the present administration, led by US President Joseph Biden, will serve the Polish American community well, will be mindful of Poland’s security as an independent nation, and will support her good standing in the free world;
6. We renew our appeal to Polish Americans, to be informed and actively involved in social and political issues of the United States, and in efforts promoting Poland’s and Polish best interests, e.g. defending Poland’s good name;
7. We renew our appeal to members of Polonian organizations, as well as to anyone who is not currently a part of organized Polonia, to actively support the work of the Polish American Congress, locally and nationally, and to join and become actively involved in work that can benefit us all and our community,
8. We renew our appeal to parents to raise their children in a patriotic spirit through participation in Polish language programs and membership in youth organizations that foster and nurture our Polish values and instill an appreciation for our rich heritage, thus increasing our children’s effectiveness to compete in American society. We continue to support efforts to promote books, articles, films, and materials, which foster the good name and true history of Poland and our heritage;
9. We again send our best wishes to our local Polish media, for continued success in their efforts to keep Polonia informed and best serve our community: Polish Weekly and Polish Varieties Radio; and we appeal to Polonia to actively support these media and their sponsors.
10. We renew our appeal to all who are of Polish descent, and to those who are supportive of our heritage, to stand united and in solidarity in promoting and protecting the good name and rich heritage of Poland and the Polish American community, thus enriching American life;
11. Whereas we gratefully acknowledge Henrietta Nowakowski’s efforts in research of Polish Soldiers of World War I – Blue Army buried at the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Southfield where, together with the Polish government (Institute of National Remembrance) and the Polish Mission of Orchard Lake, they will be honored for their service with granite crosses and a large monument,

Therefore, we express Polonia’s gratitude for these combined efforts in bringing this project to fruition;

12. Whereas Orchard Lake Seminary welcomes its new Rector, Father Bernard Witek,

Therefore, we extend our best wishes for success and congratulate him, and we thank Father Jacek Kowal for his work on behalf of OLS and St. Cyril and Methodius Seminary and wish him continued success;

13. Whereas, Thomas Wolski and Anna Huk Glaeser, who each served 12 years as officers, are leaving the Executive Board of the PAC MI

Therefore, we gratefully acknowledge their many years for the betterment of our organization.

Resolutions Committee Barbara Lemecha, Henrietta Nowakowski and Stella Szczesny