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The picture was taken in front of St. Casimir's Church.

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Front row, bent knee (4): Stanley Trakimas, Frank Gallis, Anthony Sebastynowicz, Ben Piecewicz

2nd row (14): Stanley Zancewicz, Felix Kulevich, Michael Pileeki, Walter Wasiuk,…

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A booklet that outlines the Society's Constitution and Bylaws. The Society was founded February 26, 1911 in Maynard, MA.

Purposes of the Society:
- Unity and co-operation of Polish people in Maynard
- Fulfilment of duties and obligations…

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The Society was established in 1911 by Polish parishioners.

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Program from St. Casimir's Church ecumenical Thanksgiving service, November 21, 1982.

Lists readings and hymns.

Participants:
Fr. Louis S. Bilicky, St. Casimir's Church
Fr. Francis Regan, St. Bridget's Church
Pastor Leighton Richardson,…

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A report of donors and donations for the construction of St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church. Year unknown.

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Items from Fr. Bilicky's 50th Anniversary in the Priesthood, May 16, 1999, St. Casimir's Church. Items include: a church bulletin, the program from the mass, tickets to the reception at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, and the…

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Napkin and pair of tickets for a party honoring Fr. Bilicky's 40th anniversary in the priesthood. There was a mass of thanksgiving followed by a party on May 21, 1989, at the Concord Elks Hall. The event included a complete two main course dinner…

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Fr. Louis S. Bilicky of St. Casimir's Church celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee (25 years in the priesthood) on May 5, 1974. A reception followed at the Concord State Armory.

Included are:
- Invitation to the…

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The formal charter issued for the Incorporation of the Polish American Club in Maynard, MA, on October 25, 1948. The document with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Seal was issued on December 17, 1948 by Arthur J. Gassett, Deputy Secretary.

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Three accounts of the beginning of St. Casimir's Church.

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Newspaper clipping describing the 50-year anniversary of the St. Casimir's Church.

The celebration began with a procession from the rectory to the church lead by James Mertz and the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. Following were altar boys and…

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A pamphlet honoring Fr. Bilicky on the Silver Anniversary of his Ordination (25 years) May 5, 1974.

Fr. Bilicky served as the pastor of St. Casimir's Church.

Includes:
- Biography in both English and Polish
- Photos of Fr. Lou throughout…

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A pamphlet honoring Fr. Bilicky on the Golden Anniversary of his Ordination (50 years), May 16, 1999. Fr. Bilicky served as the pastor of St. Casimir's Church.

Includes:
- Biography
- Photos of Fr. Lou throughout his life
- Letters of tribute…

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Two commemorative pins and ribbons honoring St. Casimir Church and Rev. John S. Dziok, dated November 12, 1928, Maynard, MA.

Using Google Translate, an approximate translation of the ribbon has been derived: A souvenir of the consecration of the…

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Newspaper photo, obituaries, and testimonials of the beloved Fr. Frank Miaskiewicz, former pastor of St. Casimir's Church.

Fr. Frank served at St. Casimir's from 1945 until his death on January 10, 1970, at age 58. He passed away unexpectedly…

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Handout sheet for the Mass of Thanksgiving on the occasion of Fr. Bilicky's Silver Anniversary of his Ordination (25 years), May 5, 1974.

Handout indicates that the ceremony started with a procession from the rectory to the church.

Lists…

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Photo of Fr. Bilicky in his vestments on the occasion of 25 years in the priesthood.

Also, a prayer card for the same occasion.
Text:
1949-1974
Rev. Louis S. Bilicky
O Almighty and merciful God, graciously attend to my humble prayers; and…

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Colored drawing of St. Casimir's Church. "Happiness is... St. Casimir's Parish." Signed "Stasz" (possibly Stephen Staszewski) ca 1990

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The origins and evolution of St. Casimir's church, an offspring of St. Bridget's focused on the Polish community.

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With a textile mill as the center of employment (and economic power) for the first 75 years of Maynard's existence, it is not surprising that labor unions were deeply threaded through those years as well. A detailed chronology of labor unions in…