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St. Casimir's 40th Anniversary Parish Reunion Booklet - 1952
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Souvenir booklet commemorating St. Casimir's 40th anniversary on November 15, 1952
The booklet contains photos of the pastors, church groups, and various occasions. It also contains a brief history of the church, thoughts on life, a list of sponsoring parishioners, and many local advertisements.
Approximate translations from Polish to English using Google Translate:
Page 2:
"Every nation has its own providential mission. In my opinion, Poland's mission was to be a chance for Faith and Christian civilization. The Polish Nation fulfilled its mission in the past, faithfully even in times of painful trials: Poland Forever Faithful." (i.e. Poland always faithful). I wish I could always fulfill! The greatness and the prosperity of this admirable nation are linked to the highest reason for its existence. F. Marmaggi Apostolic Nuncio
Page 4:
Ignacy Paderewski on the Role of the Catholic Church: "Most importantly, I believe that we should focus today on the Catholic Church, with which Poland is connected as closely as perhaps no other country. Through the Church, Poland was born as a serious contributor to the overall treasury of civilization and culture. Thanks to the Church, a strong and powerful state will be reborn, for only such a state can truly exist, never a weak one doomed to eternal internal struggles and exposed to constant attempts by enemies."
Page 10:
On the Occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of St. Casimir Parish in Maynard. May I be permitted to extend my heartfelt wishes for your continued flourishing and long life to you, esteemed priest, Father Doctor Miaskiewicz. And for you, dear compatriots, older residents who remember the joyful days of the establishment of St. Casimir's parish and the construction of the church, I wish that you may live to see the golden anniversary in good health and prosperity. We should be proud of fulfilling our duty towards God and our Homeland, and grateful to our Polish priests for their effort and work dedicated to the good of us and for the future of our children. I remember ... the late Father Jablonski, his carpenter work and various difficulties ... Father Dziok, whose effort led to the creation of our beautiful little church ... the kind figure of Father Maciaszek ... As one of the few remaining alive, I express our heartfelt gratitude here for our esteemed priests. You have won the love of our hearts with your affection for everything that is Polish and Catholic. Long live and may the parish of St. Casimir grow and thrive with our beloved parish priest, Rev. Dr. F. S. Miaskiewicz, D.C.L. at the helm. Jozef Arciszewski former president of the W.P.M.B. Częstochowa Society
Page 12:
Society of Mutual Aid under the protection of Our Lady of Częstochowa
Founded: February 26,1911
Number of Members: 105
Turnover since the establishment: $39,000.00
Support in illness: $23,598.00
Posthumous: $9,328.45
Remaining cash: $7,951.30
Management of the Society
President: Alexander Kulewicz
Vice President: Wiktor Pilecki
Protocol Secretary: Walter Wasiuk
Financial Secretary: John Sokolowski
Cashier: Benjamin Bigusiak
Page 13:
Society of Mutual Aid Under the Protection of Our Lady of Częstochowa
Page 15: (first paragraph)
The Role of the Church and the Pope of the Poles
Perhaps never before, as in the last dozen or so years, have various doubters with half-baked heads and evil hearts worked so hard and so much ugliness that they would not attribute to it. Understanding, with a well-formed conscience, good people do not believe this, because they can see what the Church does for them and what it is for them. Unstable, uncertain people in everything, people of bad character can sometimes be deceived by various opportunists and charlatans, who out of foolish pride and due to their bad life have abandoned the true Church of God established by Christ, and have founded some new "national" churches, placing the nation above God. For this is nonsense, everyone can see who still has a healthy sense of reason, for He did not create nations for God, but God created nations for Himself.
Page 17:
Polish Women's Union in America - Group No. 773
Page 19:
Brotherhood of the Most Holy Sacrament
Page 20: (first paragraph)
Parish Patron - St. Kazimierz the Prince
A first-class star in the history of the Catholic Church and a precious pearl in the crown of the Polish Nation is our fellow countryman St. Casimir, Prince ... who, although he was only 25 years old when he passed away, earned himself a place in heaven and, among us Poles, a deepest and eternal honor.
Page 21:
Chronicle of St. Casimir Parish in Maynard
- Towards the end of the 19th century: the arrival of the first Poles in Maynard to whom God entrusted the responsibility of helping to establish the parish of St. Casimir.
- By the year 1911: the number of Polish is increasing. Their spiritual guardian is Father Frug, the vicar of St. Bridget's parish, who proposes to his compatriots the idea of establishing a Polish parish in Maynard.
- 1911: Establishment of the Mutual Assistance Society under the Care of Our Lady of Czestochowa
- 1912: Father Franciszek Jablonski appointed by His Eminence Cardinal O'Connell as the first pastor. He conducts pastoral work among various hardships. It brings together Poles in the ambition of having their own little church.
- 1914-1918: Maynard Poles take an active part in national and patriotic rallies and demonstrations.
- 1926: Father Jan S. Dziok appointed as the second parish priest.
- 1926: Purchase of the brick power plant... conversion of it into the Church of St. Casimir. Consecration on November 12 by Father Prelate Haberlin on behalf of Cardinal.
- 1929: Acquisition of the church organ. The placement of the statue of St. Casimir in the courtyard in front of the Church. Placement of the marble altar. Statues of St. Joseph, St. Therese of the Child Jesus, the Most Holy Virgin Mary, and the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus. The granting of the Sacrament of Confirmation by His Excellency Bishop J. B. Peterson, D.D.
- 1932: The administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation by His Excellency Bishop F. Spellman, D.D.
- 1933: Painting and decorating the church. New carvings with images of Polish saints.
- 1935: The administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation by His Excellency Bishop F. Spellman, D.D.
- 1937: Ceremonial silver jubilee. Acquisition of a new rectory.
- 1939: After diligent and fruitful work, Father Dziok bids farewell to the parish of St. Casimir after 13 years. His successor is Father Waclaw Maciaszek.
- 1940: Foundation of the Society of the Children of Mary.
- 1942: The conferring of the Sacrament of Confirmation by His Excellency Bishop Richard J. Cushing, D.D.
- 1943: The parish plays a very active role in providing assistance to compatriots suffering from the disasters of the Second World War. 125 parishioners in military service. 8 fell.
- 1945: The parish bids farewell to Fr. Maciaszek. The fourth pastor arrives. Fr. Dr. Franciszek S. Miaskiewicz, D.C.L.
- 1946: Repair and reupholstering of kneelers in the church.
- 1947: Repairs in the parish hall.
- 1948: Comprehensive repair of the roofs over the church and the parish hall. Administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation by His Excellency Bishop Richard J. Cushing, D.D.
- 1949: Painting the outside of the rectory.
- 1950: Painting and decorating the church on the inside. Also installing new electric lamps in the church.
- 1951: Thorough renovation, painting, and wallpapering of the rectory interior. Carpeting and beautification of the sanctuary in the church. Acquisition of a new chalice, a gift from the Society of the Most Holy Sacrament.
- 1952: Celebration of the 40th anniversary of the existence of the parish of St. Casimir. November 11: Solemn holy mass for the living and the dead parishioners. November 15: Grand parish ball.
Page 26:
He who waits for the wind will never sow; he who looks at the clouds will not reap a harvest.
Page 28:
A man is not created for tears and smiles, but for the good of his fellow humans.
Page 30:
Jozef Rusielewicz
He left us in sadness because he died...
However, he left us in joy because until the end he was faithful to God and went to receive his eternal reward.
One of the prominent founders and pioneers of the Polish parish in Maynard.
A paternal guardian and teacher of several generations of Polish children in Maynard.
The organist and the unparalleled singer.
The sacristan and church worker is inexhaustible.
A person in truth and God's love is fearless.
A humble and modest person, but a person of great nature.
Many of us will fade into oblivion, but he will not fade from the memory of people and God for a long, long time.
Eternal rest grant him, O Lord ... And let perpetual light shine upon him.
Names mentioned:
Cardinal Richard J. Cushing
Fr. John S. Dziok
Fr. Francis Jablonski
Fr. William F. Maciaszzek
Fr. Francis S. Miaskiewicz
Mrs. Harlan L. Cook
Dr. S. M. Cremer
Joseph P. Dineen
Dr. Charles H. Duston (Concord)
Dr. Donald O. Feltus
Dr. Edward J. Flaherty
Dr. S. R. Garland
Rodzina Jozefa Girdziejewskiego
Dr. R. E. Hooper
Dr. Frank C. Lituri
L. O. Nichols
William H. O'Brien
Congressman Philip J. Philbin
Dr. Randolph Piper (Concord)
Jozef Rusielewicz
Dr. E. F. Ryan
Dr. James E. Walsh
Otis M. Whitney
Representative Dave Williams
Zancewicz Families
Miss Victoria Algierska
Mr. and Mrs. Franciszek Alexandrowicz
Miss Blanche Andruszkiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Andruszkiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. George Anelons
Mr. George Anelons Jr.
Miss Rita Anelons
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Arcisz
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Arciszewski
Mrs. Franciszka Bacharska
Mr. and Mrs. James Barry
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Berggren
Mr. and Mrs. John Bygot
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bigusiak
Mr. Edward Boltrukiewicz
Atty. and Mrs. August G. Bonazzolli
Mr. and Mrs. John Bandalewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Bondalevitch
Mr. and Mrs. George Brayden
Mr. William J. Brayden
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Budrewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Buscemi
Mrs. Mary Chutoransky
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Chyzus
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cowles
Mrs. Stefania Danosky
Mr. Richard Dargiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Dawson
Miss Carol Susan Dolson
Miss Frances Ann Dolson
Mr. and Mrs. John Dolson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Donahue
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Drozdowski
Mr. and Mrs. Romuald Drozdowski
Mr. and Mrs. Maciej Dudzinski
Mr. and Mrs.Paul Engelhardt
Mr. Toivo Erkkinen
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Falco
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Farell
Mr. and Mrs. John Friguletti
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gallagher
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gallis
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Girdziejewski Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gogolin
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Graff
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grant
Mrs. Amelia Gudzinowicz
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gudzinowicz
Mr. and Mrs. George Harrington
Mrs. Sarah Hiltz
Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Holappa
Mrs .James Howe
Miss Mary L. Howe
Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Jakubowicz
Mrs. Veronica Jakubowicz
Mrs. Anastasia Jakusik
Mr. Ben Jakusik
Mr. and Mrs. Onufry Jakusik
Mr. Stanley Jakusik
Mr. and Mrs. Wincenty Janulewicz
Mrs. Ann Jarmulowicz
Mr. Vincent Jarmulowicz
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Jasielonis
Mrs. Saluta Jerszyk
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johansen
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kamesh
Mr. and Mrs. Konstanty Karpeichik
Mr. Stanley Karpeichik
Mr. and Mrs. Boleslaw Kaszkiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Walter King
Mr. and Mrs. Antoni Kitowicz
Mr. Edward Kitowicz
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kodzis
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kolenda
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Konowicz
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kowalski
Mr. and Mrs. John Konszewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krysieniel
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kugima
Mrs. Mary Kukkula
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kulewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kulewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Felix Kulewicz
Mr. and Mrs. John Kulewicz
Mrs. Mary Kulik
Mr. Stanley Kulik
Mr. and Mrs. Franciszek Lankiewicz
Mr. Stanley Lankiewicz
Mr. Wladyslaw Lankiewicz
Mrs. Veronica Lawson
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lech
Mr. and Mrs. August Lehto
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lehto
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Lofchie
Mr. and Mrs. Florjian Loika
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lyons
Mr. Alfred C. Mariano
Miss Mary C. Maskiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Martino
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mikijaniec
Miss Adele Milewski
Mr. and Mrs. John Milewski
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nahorski
Mr. and Mrs. John Nozka
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Novick
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Novick
Miss Jane Novick
Mr. and Mrs. John Novick
Miss Laura Novick
Miss Sophie Novick
Mrs. Vellamo Ojalehto
Mr. and Mrs. Edward O'Neill Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Palmaccio
Miss Ruth B. Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Phaneuf
Mrs. Antonina Piecewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Felix Piecewicz
Miss Frances Piecewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Piecewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pikula
Mr. and Mrs. Ignacy Pilecki Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pilecki
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pilecki
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Pilecki
Mrs. John Piuta
Mrs. Antonina Plaskowicz
Dr. V. J. Pollina Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pronko
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pronko Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John Pozerycki
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rogers
Mrs. Mary Rogers
Miss Eva Rusielewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rynkiewicz
Mrs. Elizabeth Schnair
Mr. Joseph Schnair
Miss Helen Sebastynowicz
Mr. and Mrs. John Sebastynowicz Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. John Sebastynowicz Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sienkiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sikorski
Mr. and Mrs. Antoni Sinicki
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Siuta
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Slabysz
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smale
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Sofka
Miss Josephine Sofka
Mr. Michael Sofka
Mr. Stanley Sofka
Miss Frances Sokolowska
Mrs. Malwina Sokolowska
Mr. and Mrs. Ignacy Soroka
Mrs. Anastasia Staszewska
Mrs. Stanley Staszewski
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Staszewski
Mrs. Dominika Stasiukiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. John Stefanowicz
Mr. John Szczerzenia
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tamulewicz
Mrs. Theresa Tomyl
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Toohey
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Troisi
Miss Dorothy Troskey
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Trosky
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Uglevich
Mrs. Mary Uglevich
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Uglevich
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vincent
Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wasiuk
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wasiuk
Mr. Joseph Wasiuk Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wasiuk
Miss Theresa Wasiuk
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wasiuk
Miss Xaviera ("Sara") Wasiuk
Mr. and Mrs. John Williams
Mr. and Mrs. John Wojtkiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Stefania Wojtkiewicz
Mrs. Antonina Wojsznis
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wojsznis
Mr. Joseph Wojsznis
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wozniak
Mrs. Julia Wozniak
Mr. Ted Wozniak
Mr. and Mrs. Ignacy Yanczewski
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zance
Mrs. Sophie Zanelli
Mr. and Mrs. Siergiej Zawadzki
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Selukiewicz
Mrs. Genowefa Zwirbla
Business and Organization Sponsors:
Aili's Corner Store
Alina's Beauty Salon
Anderson's Spa
Anderson's Used Cars
A&P Supermarkets
Arthur's Jewelers
Assabet Institution for Savings
Auto Upholstering Co.
A. & W. Market
Bachrach's Super Market
Bacon Supply Co. (Waltham)
Barber Chevrolet, Inc
Tom Barnicle, Inc. (Framingham)
Boeske Bros. Garage
Buscemi's Market
Butler Lumber Company
Carter Furniture Co., Inc. (West Concord)
Castrechini Bros.
Christian Floor Company (Leon G. Christian, Prop.)
J. Francis Cleary Insurance
Crowe's Beauty Salon
A. DaPrato Co.
D & M Shoe Company (Hudson)
George A. Durand & Son Chevrolet Dealer (Hudson)
Erikson's Dairy
The Fashion Shop
Fine Arts and Peoples Theatres
Firestone
Fowler Funeral Service (Guyer W. Fowler)
Framingham Bottling Co., Inc. (Framingham)
Fred's Radio & TV Service
Gately's Service Station
Gladys' Beauty Studio
Gruber Bros. Co. Furniture
L. Roy Hawes Florist
Hopfmann Bors. Inc. (Clinton)
Irene's Stitch-It Shop
Jay's Shoe Store
Jerry's Package Store
V. Kangas Shoe Service
John C. King Agency
Daniel Krause Florist (Sudbury)
Jim Ledgard's News Stand
Chin Lee Laundry
Colburn's Service Station
Lovell Bus Lines, Inc.
Lund Products, Inc.
The Manning Pharmacy
Mann's Taxi
Maplecrest Farm Dairy
Herbert W. Martin Funeral Director
Marty's Taxi
Maydale
Maynard A & N Store
Maynard Building Supply Co.
Maynard Cleansers
Maynard Supply
E. Menotti & Co., Inc. (Framingham)
Messier's Diner
Middlesex Launderers and Cleaners Inc.
Millstream Cafe
The Milltown Trucking Co.
Murphy Motors, Inc. (Hudson)
Murphy & Snyder, Inc. Printers
Nason Street Spa
Nelson's Pontiac
Odorite Sanitation Service
Paul's Food Shoppe
Phoenix Spring Beverage Co. (Shirley)
Pizza and Spaghetti House
Pleasant Cafe
Poplins Furniture & Appliances (Hudson)
Priest's Cafe
Rainville's
Ray's Service Station (J. Tannuzzo, Prop.)
Ray Terrasi's West End General Store, Inc.
The Red Door
Rickles' Cut Rate
Rounsevell's Maple Leaf Frankforts
Russo's Restaurant
R. Salamone & Sons Self Service
Samuels Studio of Photography
Sanderson's Stationery
Seder & Richmond
Segal's Gale Shop
M. Shindler & Sons Shoes (Hudson)
Sir Steak Machinery, Inc.
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Standard Orchards
Stretch's Tavern
F. J. Tabloski & Sons Bread and Pastry (Lowell)
Tarney's barber Shop
Technical Products Co., Inc.
Texaco Service Station
Tony's Barber Shop (Anthony Budrewicz, Prop.)
Tri-Sum Potato Chip Co. (Leominster)
Tutto's Alleys
Warren A. Twombly Funeral Home
Uncle Pete Carbone's Twin Tree Cafe
United Co-Op Stores
Victory Plastics Co. (Hudson)
Waltham Super Market (Waltham)
Washington St. Motors, Inc. (Hudson)
Watt's Esso Service
Whitmac Furniture Co.
Robert P. Whitehouse, Inc Tydol Flying A
Worcester Gas Light Co.
The booklet contains photos of the pastors, church groups, and various occasions. It also contains a brief history of the church, thoughts on life, a list of sponsoring parishioners, and many local advertisements.
Approximate translations from Polish to English using Google Translate:
Page 2:
"Every nation has its own providential mission. In my opinion, Poland's mission was to be a chance for Faith and Christian civilization. The Polish Nation fulfilled its mission in the past, faithfully even in times of painful trials: Poland Forever Faithful." (i.e. Poland always faithful). I wish I could always fulfill! The greatness and the prosperity of this admirable nation are linked to the highest reason for its existence. F. Marmaggi Apostolic Nuncio
Page 4:
Ignacy Paderewski on the Role of the Catholic Church: "Most importantly, I believe that we should focus today on the Catholic Church, with which Poland is connected as closely as perhaps no other country. Through the Church, Poland was born as a serious contributor to the overall treasury of civilization and culture. Thanks to the Church, a strong and powerful state will be reborn, for only such a state can truly exist, never a weak one doomed to eternal internal struggles and exposed to constant attempts by enemies."
Page 10:
On the Occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of St. Casimir Parish in Maynard. May I be permitted to extend my heartfelt wishes for your continued flourishing and long life to you, esteemed priest, Father Doctor Miaskiewicz. And for you, dear compatriots, older residents who remember the joyful days of the establishment of St. Casimir's parish and the construction of the church, I wish that you may live to see the golden anniversary in good health and prosperity. We should be proud of fulfilling our duty towards God and our Homeland, and grateful to our Polish priests for their effort and work dedicated to the good of us and for the future of our children. I remember ... the late Father Jablonski, his carpenter work and various difficulties ... Father Dziok, whose effort led to the creation of our beautiful little church ... the kind figure of Father Maciaszek ... As one of the few remaining alive, I express our heartfelt gratitude here for our esteemed priests. You have won the love of our hearts with your affection for everything that is Polish and Catholic. Long live and may the parish of St. Casimir grow and thrive with our beloved parish priest, Rev. Dr. F. S. Miaskiewicz, D.C.L. at the helm. Jozef Arciszewski former president of the W.P.M.B. Częstochowa Society
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Society of Mutual Aid under the protection of Our Lady of Częstochowa
Founded: February 26,1911
Number of Members: 105
Turnover since the establishment: $39,000.00
Support in illness: $23,598.00
Posthumous: $9,328.45
Remaining cash: $7,951.30
Management of the Society
President: Alexander Kulewicz
Vice President: Wiktor Pilecki
Protocol Secretary: Walter Wasiuk
Financial Secretary: John Sokolowski
Cashier: Benjamin Bigusiak
Page 13:
Society of Mutual Aid Under the Protection of Our Lady of Częstochowa
Page 15: (first paragraph)
The Role of the Church and the Pope of the Poles
Perhaps never before, as in the last dozen or so years, have various doubters with half-baked heads and evil hearts worked so hard and so much ugliness that they would not attribute to it. Understanding, with a well-formed conscience, good people do not believe this, because they can see what the Church does for them and what it is for them. Unstable, uncertain people in everything, people of bad character can sometimes be deceived by various opportunists and charlatans, who out of foolish pride and due to their bad life have abandoned the true Church of God established by Christ, and have founded some new "national" churches, placing the nation above God. For this is nonsense, everyone can see who still has a healthy sense of reason, for He did not create nations for God, but God created nations for Himself.
Page 17:
Polish Women's Union in America - Group No. 773
Page 19:
Brotherhood of the Most Holy Sacrament
Page 20: (first paragraph)
Parish Patron - St. Kazimierz the Prince
A first-class star in the history of the Catholic Church and a precious pearl in the crown of the Polish Nation is our fellow countryman St. Casimir, Prince ... who, although he was only 25 years old when he passed away, earned himself a place in heaven and, among us Poles, a deepest and eternal honor.
Page 21:
Chronicle of St. Casimir Parish in Maynard
- Towards the end of the 19th century: the arrival of the first Poles in Maynard to whom God entrusted the responsibility of helping to establish the parish of St. Casimir.
- By the year 1911: the number of Polish is increasing. Their spiritual guardian is Father Frug, the vicar of St. Bridget's parish, who proposes to his compatriots the idea of establishing a Polish parish in Maynard.
- 1911: Establishment of the Mutual Assistance Society under the Care of Our Lady of Czestochowa
- 1912: Father Franciszek Jablonski appointed by His Eminence Cardinal O'Connell as the first pastor. He conducts pastoral work among various hardships. It brings together Poles in the ambition of having their own little church.
- 1914-1918: Maynard Poles take an active part in national and patriotic rallies and demonstrations.
- 1926: Father Jan S. Dziok appointed as the second parish priest.
- 1926: Purchase of the brick power plant... conversion of it into the Church of St. Casimir. Consecration on November 12 by Father Prelate Haberlin on behalf of Cardinal.
- 1929: Acquisition of the church organ. The placement of the statue of St. Casimir in the courtyard in front of the Church. Placement of the marble altar. Statues of St. Joseph, St. Therese of the Child Jesus, the Most Holy Virgin Mary, and the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus. The granting of the Sacrament of Confirmation by His Excellency Bishop J. B. Peterson, D.D.
- 1932: The administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation by His Excellency Bishop F. Spellman, D.D.
- 1933: Painting and decorating the church. New carvings with images of Polish saints.
- 1935: The administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation by His Excellency Bishop F. Spellman, D.D.
- 1937: Ceremonial silver jubilee. Acquisition of a new rectory.
- 1939: After diligent and fruitful work, Father Dziok bids farewell to the parish of St. Casimir after 13 years. His successor is Father Waclaw Maciaszek.
- 1940: Foundation of the Society of the Children of Mary.
- 1942: The conferring of the Sacrament of Confirmation by His Excellency Bishop Richard J. Cushing, D.D.
- 1943: The parish plays a very active role in providing assistance to compatriots suffering from the disasters of the Second World War. 125 parishioners in military service. 8 fell.
- 1945: The parish bids farewell to Fr. Maciaszek. The fourth pastor arrives. Fr. Dr. Franciszek S. Miaskiewicz, D.C.L.
- 1946: Repair and reupholstering of kneelers in the church.
- 1947: Repairs in the parish hall.
- 1948: Comprehensive repair of the roofs over the church and the parish hall. Administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation by His Excellency Bishop Richard J. Cushing, D.D.
- 1949: Painting the outside of the rectory.
- 1950: Painting and decorating the church on the inside. Also installing new electric lamps in the church.
- 1951: Thorough renovation, painting, and wallpapering of the rectory interior. Carpeting and beautification of the sanctuary in the church. Acquisition of a new chalice, a gift from the Society of the Most Holy Sacrament.
- 1952: Celebration of the 40th anniversary of the existence of the parish of St. Casimir. November 11: Solemn holy mass for the living and the dead parishioners. November 15: Grand parish ball.
Page 26:
He who waits for the wind will never sow; he who looks at the clouds will not reap a harvest.
Page 28:
A man is not created for tears and smiles, but for the good of his fellow humans.
Page 30:
Jozef Rusielewicz
He left us in sadness because he died...
However, he left us in joy because until the end he was faithful to God and went to receive his eternal reward.
One of the prominent founders and pioneers of the Polish parish in Maynard.
A paternal guardian and teacher of several generations of Polish children in Maynard.
The organist and the unparalleled singer.
The sacristan and church worker is inexhaustible.
A person in truth and God's love is fearless.
A humble and modest person, but a person of great nature.
Many of us will fade into oblivion, but he will not fade from the memory of people and God for a long, long time.
Eternal rest grant him, O Lord ... And let perpetual light shine upon him.
Names mentioned:
Cardinal Richard J. Cushing
Fr. John S. Dziok
Fr. Francis Jablonski
Fr. William F. Maciaszzek
Fr. Francis S. Miaskiewicz
Mrs. Harlan L. Cook
Dr. S. M. Cremer
Joseph P. Dineen
Dr. Charles H. Duston (Concord)
Dr. Donald O. Feltus
Dr. Edward J. Flaherty
Dr. S. R. Garland
Rodzina Jozefa Girdziejewskiego
Dr. R. E. Hooper
Dr. Frank C. Lituri
L. O. Nichols
William H. O'Brien
Congressman Philip J. Philbin
Dr. Randolph Piper (Concord)
Jozef Rusielewicz
Dr. E. F. Ryan
Dr. James E. Walsh
Otis M. Whitney
Representative Dave Williams
Zancewicz Families
Miss Victoria Algierska
Mr. and Mrs. Franciszek Alexandrowicz
Miss Blanche Andruszkiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Andruszkiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. George Anelons
Mr. George Anelons Jr.
Miss Rita Anelons
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Arcisz
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Arciszewski
Mrs. Franciszka Bacharska
Mr. and Mrs. James Barry
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Berggren
Mr. and Mrs. John Bygot
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bigusiak
Mr. Edward Boltrukiewicz
Atty. and Mrs. August G. Bonazzolli
Mr. and Mrs. John Bandalewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Bondalevitch
Mr. and Mrs. George Brayden
Mr. William J. Brayden
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Budrewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Buscemi
Mrs. Mary Chutoransky
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Chyzus
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cowles
Mrs. Stefania Danosky
Mr. Richard Dargiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Dawson
Miss Carol Susan Dolson
Miss Frances Ann Dolson
Mr. and Mrs. John Dolson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Donahue
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Drozdowski
Mr. and Mrs. Romuald Drozdowski
Mr. and Mrs. Maciej Dudzinski
Mr. and Mrs.Paul Engelhardt
Mr. Toivo Erkkinen
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Falco
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Farell
Mr. and Mrs. John Friguletti
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gallagher
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gallis
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Girdziejewski Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gogolin
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Graff
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grant
Mrs. Amelia Gudzinowicz
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gudzinowicz
Mr. and Mrs. George Harrington
Mrs. Sarah Hiltz
Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Holappa
Mrs .James Howe
Miss Mary L. Howe
Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Jakubowicz
Mrs. Veronica Jakubowicz
Mrs. Anastasia Jakusik
Mr. Ben Jakusik
Mr. and Mrs. Onufry Jakusik
Mr. Stanley Jakusik
Mr. and Mrs. Wincenty Janulewicz
Mrs. Ann Jarmulowicz
Mr. Vincent Jarmulowicz
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Jasielonis
Mrs. Saluta Jerszyk
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johansen
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kamesh
Mr. and Mrs. Konstanty Karpeichik
Mr. Stanley Karpeichik
Mr. and Mrs. Boleslaw Kaszkiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Walter King
Mr. and Mrs. Antoni Kitowicz
Mr. Edward Kitowicz
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kodzis
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kolenda
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Konowicz
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kowalski
Mr. and Mrs. John Konszewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krysieniel
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kugima
Mrs. Mary Kukkula
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kulewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kulewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Felix Kulewicz
Mr. and Mrs. John Kulewicz
Mrs. Mary Kulik
Mr. Stanley Kulik
Mr. and Mrs. Franciszek Lankiewicz
Mr. Stanley Lankiewicz
Mr. Wladyslaw Lankiewicz
Mrs. Veronica Lawson
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lech
Mr. and Mrs. August Lehto
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lehto
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Lofchie
Mr. and Mrs. Florjian Loika
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lyons
Mr. Alfred C. Mariano
Miss Mary C. Maskiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Martino
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mikijaniec
Miss Adele Milewski
Mr. and Mrs. John Milewski
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nahorski
Mr. and Mrs. John Nozka
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Novick
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Novick
Miss Jane Novick
Mr. and Mrs. John Novick
Miss Laura Novick
Miss Sophie Novick
Mrs. Vellamo Ojalehto
Mr. and Mrs. Edward O'Neill Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Palmaccio
Miss Ruth B. Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Phaneuf
Mrs. Antonina Piecewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Felix Piecewicz
Miss Frances Piecewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Piecewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pikula
Mr. and Mrs. Ignacy Pilecki Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pilecki
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pilecki
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Pilecki
Mrs. John Piuta
Mrs. Antonina Plaskowicz
Dr. V. J. Pollina Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pronko
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pronko Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John Pozerycki
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rogers
Mrs. Mary Rogers
Miss Eva Rusielewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rynkiewicz
Mrs. Elizabeth Schnair
Mr. Joseph Schnair
Miss Helen Sebastynowicz
Mr. and Mrs. John Sebastynowicz Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. John Sebastynowicz Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sienkiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sikorski
Mr. and Mrs. Antoni Sinicki
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Siuta
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Slabysz
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smale
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Sofka
Miss Josephine Sofka
Mr. Michael Sofka
Mr. Stanley Sofka
Miss Frances Sokolowska
Mrs. Malwina Sokolowska
Mr. and Mrs. Ignacy Soroka
Mrs. Anastasia Staszewska
Mrs. Stanley Staszewski
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Staszewski
Mrs. Dominika Stasiukiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. John Stefanowicz
Mr. John Szczerzenia
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tamulewicz
Mrs. Theresa Tomyl
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Toohey
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Troisi
Miss Dorothy Troskey
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Trosky
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Uglevich
Mrs. Mary Uglevich
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Uglevich
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vincent
Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wasiuk
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wasiuk
Mr. Joseph Wasiuk Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wasiuk
Miss Theresa Wasiuk
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wasiuk
Miss Xaviera ("Sara") Wasiuk
Mr. and Mrs. John Williams
Mr. and Mrs. John Wojtkiewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Stefania Wojtkiewicz
Mrs. Antonina Wojsznis
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wojsznis
Mr. Joseph Wojsznis
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wozniak
Mrs. Julia Wozniak
Mr. Ted Wozniak
Mr. and Mrs. Ignacy Yanczewski
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zance
Mrs. Sophie Zanelli
Mr. and Mrs. Siergiej Zawadzki
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Selukiewicz
Mrs. Genowefa Zwirbla
Business and Organization Sponsors:
Aili's Corner Store
Alina's Beauty Salon
Anderson's Spa
Anderson's Used Cars
A&P Supermarkets
Arthur's Jewelers
Assabet Institution for Savings
Auto Upholstering Co.
A. & W. Market
Bachrach's Super Market
Bacon Supply Co. (Waltham)
Barber Chevrolet, Inc
Tom Barnicle, Inc. (Framingham)
Boeske Bros. Garage
Buscemi's Market
Butler Lumber Company
Carter Furniture Co., Inc. (West Concord)
Castrechini Bros.
Christian Floor Company (Leon G. Christian, Prop.)
J. Francis Cleary Insurance
Crowe's Beauty Salon
A. DaPrato Co.
D & M Shoe Company (Hudson)
George A. Durand & Son Chevrolet Dealer (Hudson)
Erikson's Dairy
The Fashion Shop
Fine Arts and Peoples Theatres
Firestone
Fowler Funeral Service (Guyer W. Fowler)
Framingham Bottling Co., Inc. (Framingham)
Fred's Radio & TV Service
Gately's Service Station
Gladys' Beauty Studio
Gruber Bros. Co. Furniture
L. Roy Hawes Florist
Hopfmann Bors. Inc. (Clinton)
Irene's Stitch-It Shop
Jay's Shoe Store
Jerry's Package Store
V. Kangas Shoe Service
John C. King Agency
Daniel Krause Florist (Sudbury)
Jim Ledgard's News Stand
Chin Lee Laundry
Colburn's Service Station
Lovell Bus Lines, Inc.
Lund Products, Inc.
The Manning Pharmacy
Mann's Taxi
Maplecrest Farm Dairy
Herbert W. Martin Funeral Director
Marty's Taxi
Maydale
Maynard A & N Store
Maynard Building Supply Co.
Maynard Cleansers
Maynard Supply
E. Menotti & Co., Inc. (Framingham)
Messier's Diner
Middlesex Launderers and Cleaners Inc.
Millstream Cafe
The Milltown Trucking Co.
Murphy Motors, Inc. (Hudson)
Murphy & Snyder, Inc. Printers
Nason Street Spa
Nelson's Pontiac
Odorite Sanitation Service
Paul's Food Shoppe
Phoenix Spring Beverage Co. (Shirley)
Pizza and Spaghetti House
Pleasant Cafe
Poplins Furniture & Appliances (Hudson)
Priest's Cafe
Rainville's
Ray's Service Station (J. Tannuzzo, Prop.)
Ray Terrasi's West End General Store, Inc.
The Red Door
Rickles' Cut Rate
Rounsevell's Maple Leaf Frankforts
Russo's Restaurant
R. Salamone & Sons Self Service
Samuels Studio of Photography
Sanderson's Stationery
Seder & Richmond
Segal's Gale Shop
M. Shindler & Sons Shoes (Hudson)
Sir Steak Machinery, Inc.
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Standard Orchards
Stretch's Tavern
F. J. Tabloski & Sons Bread and Pastry (Lowell)
Tarney's barber Shop
Technical Products Co., Inc.
Texaco Service Station
Tony's Barber Shop (Anthony Budrewicz, Prop.)
Tri-Sum Potato Chip Co. (Leominster)
Tutto's Alleys
Warren A. Twombly Funeral Home
Uncle Pete Carbone's Twin Tree Cafe
United Co-Op Stores
Victory Plastics Co. (Hudson)
Waltham Super Market (Waltham)
Washington St. Motors, Inc. (Hudson)
Watt's Esso Service
Whitmac Furniture Co.
Robert P. Whitehouse, Inc Tydol Flying A
Worcester Gas Light Co.
Creator
St. Casimir's Church
Date
November 15, 1952
Identifier
2025.345
2025.346
2025.347
Format
Stapled booklet with cardstock cover, 9 x 11.5 in. 44 pages (3 copies)
Publisher
Murphy & Snyder, Inc.
Language
English and Polish
Relation
Document Item Type Metadata
Storage
VF62
SU20-3