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In 1926 St. Casimir's Parish bought the land and power station building formerly owned by the Concord, Hudson and Maynard Street Railway on Great Road. The building was remodeled and blessed on November 12, 1928.

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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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A cloth banner possibly used as a table runner.

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A poster for an all-day Maynard's Polish Picnic held at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club with food by Mary's Catering.

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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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Cloth patch with an embroidered idealized eagle and name Maynard and a white eagle tie clip. No information on group that might have sponsored these items.

The coat of arms of Poland is a white, crowned eagle with a golden beak and talons, on a…

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The Society was established in 1911 by Polish parishioners.

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Newspaper article from The Assabet Valley Beacon describing the St. Casimir's Church the 60th anniversary of the parish.

A mass of thanksgiving was celebrated by Archbishop Humberto Medeiros, Fr. John Dziok, and Fr. Louis Bilicky. A…

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Program from St. Casimir's Church, mass of thanksgiving, on their 75th anniversary, November 22, 1987.

Program includes a poem; a prayer; list of priests, altar boys, ushers, choir, and organist; list of readings and hymns; program for the…

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Newspaper photos of St. Casimir's Church, mass of thanksgiving, on their 75th anniversary, November 22, 1987.

Photos show priests celebrating the mass: Cardinal Bernard Law, Fr. Thomas Navien, Msgr. John Abucewicz, Msgr. Stanislaus Sypek, Sister…

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

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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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Ticket for a party honoring Fr. Bilicky's 15 years at St. Casimir's Church. The party was held June 29, 1985 at the Concord Elks Hall. The event included a complete two main course dinner and dancing. The name Ralph L. Sheridan is handwritten on…

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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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Metal pin with red and gold satin ribbons. Pin is inscribed Sponsor Saint Casimir's Maynard, Dedication of the Holy Cross, September 21, 1958.

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Petition by Fr. William Maciaszek to Cardinal O'Connell to have a Sodality of Our Lady chapter at the St. Casimir's Church. The petition was signed by Fr. Maciaszek and Cardinal O'Connell, dated December 7, 1940.

Later, the society was known as…

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Newspaper clipping of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's visit to St. Casimir's to conduct his third annual Eucharistic Holy Hour on February 10, 1977. His initial visit was delayed due to bad weather. He was assisted by two Auxiliary Bishops of the…

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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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Newspaper clipping describing the preparations for St. Casimir's Church 50-Year Anniversary.

The church building, originally the power station for the street cars in the early 1900s, was acquired by Fr. John S. Dziok in 1928, and through the…