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ST. MARY'S

VISITATION CHURCH

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• Parish Founded 1890, by Rev. Bruno Gramlewicz

First Church Erected 1892, by Rev. Bronislaus Iwanowski

Present Church Erected 191 l, by Rev. Joseph Dudkiewicz

Church Renovated 1961, by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter P. Niebrzydowski

DEDICATION

Vcry few, if any, of the founders of St. Mary's Visitation Pari h

are now living, but what a story of deep interest these forefathers in

the Faith can tell to the Parishioners of the present day - a story of

hardship and of devotion, a story of love for Christ and for His Church.

These pioneers were strangers in a strange land, but they fought a good

fight and kept the Faith and their names will be in benediction. The

fruits of their works and sacrifices is the Golden Jubilee of St. Mary's

Visitation Church. Their Chileiren shall rise up and bless them and

their children's children shall not forget them. To the mernory of these

noble pioneers and to their offspring, this Souvenir Book is gratefully

dedicated. May the Great and Omnipotent God who guidecl and

clirectecl the pioneers, rewarei their efforts with Eterna} Rest and may

their children continue in the spirit of Christ to cherish, to love, to

serve Gocl through St. Mary's Visitation Church.

ST. MAR Y' S VISIT A TIO CHURCH 1911

Built by the Founders of St. Mary's Visitation Parish at an approximate cost of $48,000.00

REVERE D JOSEPI-I DUDKIEWICZ, Pastor

ST. MARY'S VISITATION CHURCH 1961

After two World Wars, Epidemics and Depressions, The Church, after 50 years, remodeleci and renovated, stancis majestically as a Iiving symbol of the people's Faith.

R T. REVEREND MSGR. PETER P. NIEBRZYDOWSKI - Pastor

SAINT MAR Y' S VISITATION CHURCH GOLDEN .JUBILEE

Sunday, Novcmbcr 19, 1961 - 11 A.M.

Celebrant

MOST REVEREND .JEROME D. HANNAN, D. D. Bishop of Scranton

Assistant Priest

RT. REV. MSGR. PETER P. NIEBRZYDOWSKI Pastor - St. Mary's Visitation Church, Dickson City

D eacons of Honor ............... .. ... .............................. REV. ANTI-lONY DROGOWSKI Fastor - St. Stanislaus Church, Hazleton

REV. STANISLAUS KOLUCKI F astor - St. Francis Cabrini Church , Carverton

Deacon oj the Mass .................................. REV. JAMES MIELECHOWSKI, C. M. St. John Kanty College, Erie

Subdeacon oj th e Mass .................................. .... REV. JOSEPH N. TYLE DA, S. J

Fir.rt Master oj Ceremonie.\ .................... RT. REV. MSGR. JOSEPH A. MADDE Chancellor

S eco nd Ma.>ter of Ceremonie., ........................ REV. CLEMENT A. MARKOWSKI Assistant Pastor - St. Mary's Visitation Church

Cross Bearer ...................................................................... REV. JOHN KOZLOWSKI Pastor - St. Mary Czestochowa Church, Eynon

A col·yte.1 .......................................................................... REV. MR. DA IEL GREEN REV. MR. CLARE CE STANKIEWICZ, S. J

Thurifer ................... .. ..... .................................................... REV. JOH J. LIPINSKI Assistant Pastor - St. John the Evangelist Church,

Wilkes-Barre

Book Bem·er .............. .................................................. REV. YALE TINE PLEVJAK Pastor - St. Stanislaus, Austin Heights, Pa.

Caudle Bearer ............................................ ......... ........... REV. JOSEPH P. VETZ, S . .J. University of Scranton

Mitre Bearer ............. .... ............................................................... REV. JOH MADAJ Pastor - Sacred Heart of Jesus Church , Forest City

Crosier Be a~· er .................................................................. RE V. HE R Y ZAPOTOCKI Assistant Pastor - St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald

Preacher ...................................................................... REV. STANISLAUS G. WOLF Pastor - Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton

Liturgical Musie

ST. MAR Y'S COMBINED CHOI RS Lorrainc Kowrach, M.M. , Organist-Oircetor

C3hurch {f(enovatz.ons . . . 1961

CHURCH INTERIOR VIEW

AISLE APPROACHING SACRED HEAR T SHRINE

SIDE AISLE APPROACHING B.V.M. SHRINE

CEILING DESIGN

SAGRED HEAR T SHRINE

CLEARSTORY WALLS

HIS HOLINESS, POPE ]OH XXIII

UNITED STAIES OF AM.ERICA

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Yk/ahinf!on cf, !l C

November l, 1961

Right Reverend and elear Mon ignor:

On the joyous occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, it gives me great pleasure to inform you that our Most Holy Father, Pope John XXIII, has graciously deigned to bestow his Apostolic Benediction upon you, the clergy and religious associated with you, all the parishioners, and all who join in observing this happy event.

Much has been accomplished for the honor and glory of Almighty God eluring these past fifty years; for this reason, there is joy and cleep gratitude in the hearts of all who have been associated with the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish. In the years to come, may Our Lord ever continue to draw the priests and people of the parish closer to Himself, the Way, the Truth and the Life.

To this Blessing of the Sovereign Pontiff, I wish to acld my personal congratulations and good wishes. With sentiments of esteem and renewecl felicitations, I remain

Sincerely yours zn C hrist,

Rt. Rev.Msgr. Peter P. Niebrzydowski Pastor Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish

• Dickson City, Pennsylvania

+1.~1 Apostoli~

MOST REVERE D JEROME D. HAN AN, D.D.

Bishop of S cranton

Bishop's Residence 315 W'yomi.ng Avenue

Scranton 3, Pa.

Septernber 22, 1961

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter P. Niebrzydowski Saint Mary's Visitation Rectory Dickson City, Pa.

Right Reverend and elear Monsignor Niebrzydowski:

It is a privilege to offer a Mass of Thanksgiving to Almighty God as I shall do on November 19 when at your invitation I will offer a Solemn Pontifical Mass of Thanksgiving in your name and in the name of your parishioners for the blessings bestowed by Almighty God on your leaclership and their generosity.

In offering thanks that morning I shall join your parishioners and you in recalling also the innumerable series of graces that Almighty God has bestowecl on the parish eluring fifty years, graces that have leci your parishioners to pattern their lives after that of our Blessed Mother Mary to whose protection your parish is entrusted. In thanking her for her intercession they will remind themselves of her continuing interest in the welfare of their souls.

I am convinced that as I recall the service of all the pastors who have been the spokesmen of Our Lord in your parish, so will your parishioners in the fullness of their gratitucle remember the untiring zeal of those cleclicatecl priests who servecl them so successfully.

May the joy we shall all experience on the Day of Jubilee Observance intensify the spiritual aspirations of us all.

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Sincerely yours in Christ,

Jerorne D. Hannan Bishop of Seranten

MOST REVEREND HE R Y T. KLONOWSKI, S.T.D., V. G.

Auxiliary Bishop of Scranton

RESIDENCE OF THE AUXILIARY BISHOP

1217 PROSPECT AVENUE

SCRANTON 5 , PENNSYLVANIA

October 10, 1961

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter P. NiebrzydO\vski St. Mary's Square Dickson City, Pennsylvania

Right Reverend and dear Monsignor,

On the occasion of thc abservance of the fiftieth anniversarv of the blessing of the new church of the Visitation of the Bless~d Virgin Mary in Dickson City, I express to you and the entire parish cordial feli ci ta tions.

This home of God, in which J esus permanently has His a bod e in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the altar, and where He i offered in Divine Sacrifice daily, has been over so many years not only a place of worship but also a source of countless graces, a centre of devotion and a fitting and sacred tempie for the reception of the Sacraments as well as the performance of the many liturgical services and ministrations with which Holy Mother Church takes care of the needs of her spiritual children.

May the present joyous observance be a pledge of countless blessings of God and His Blessed Mother in the future.

Sincerely yours in C hrist,

Henry T. Klonowski Auxiliary Bishop, Scranton

JO}! F. KENNEDY

President of the Unit ed S tat es of America

THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

October 12, 1961

Rt. Rcv. and Dear Msgr. Petcr P. Niebrzydowski:

On thc occasion of the Golden J ubilee of St. Mary' s Visitation Church, may I aclcl my persona! congratulations to you and to the members of St. Mary's Visitation Parish.

The growth of your pari h eluring the past 71 years is remarkable and I am sure that the members of your parish have great reason to rejoice on this great occasion of the Jubilee of the church.

May God continue His blessings upon your parish and with every best wish, I remam,

The Right Reverend Monsignor Peter P. Niebrzydowski

Saint Mary's Visitation Rectory Saint Mary's Square Dickson City, Pennsylvania

R espectfully your ,

JOHN F. KENNEDY

President of the Unitcel State

DAVID L. LA WRE CE

Go vernor, Common wealth of Penns)>lvania

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

GOVERf\JOR'S OFFICE

I-IARRISBURG

THE GOVERN O R

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Pcter P. Niebrzydowski Pa tor, Saint Mary's Visitation Parish Saint Mary's Square Dickson City, Pennsylvania

Dear Monsignor Niebrzydowski:

Septernber 12, 1961

Saint Mary's Visitation Pari h has a remarkable record of Christian endeavor and I welcome this opportunity to add my persona commenclation to the Pastor, to the priests and to the congregation a you celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Church builcling.

God most certainly has blessed your efforts over the past seventy-one years ince the Parish was founded and I join you m humbly beseeching His continued guidance.

With kincl regards, I am

V ery truy yours,

REVEREND .JOSEPH DUDKIEWICZ

Pastor - St . Mar')"s Visitation Church

1899 - 1917

Pastor of St. Mary's Visitation Church (1899 - 1917 )

Born - 1852 At Kielce, Poland

ELEME T AHY EDUCA TION Kielce Local Schoob

COLLEGE A D SEMINARY EDUCATIO r Kielce Uni\·e rsity and University of Innsbruck

ORDAINED TO THE HOL Y PRIESTHOOD Ju ly 13, 1873

PASTORATES Kielce, Parish - 1873 - 1896

Holy Trinity, Nanticoke, Penna. - 1896 - 1899

St. Mary' Vi itation, Dickson City, Penna. - 1899 - 1917

BUILDER OF THE PRESENT CHURCH

EXPANDED ORIGINAL CEMETERY

ESTABLISHED MISSIONS AT EYNO , OLYPHA T, THROOP, JESSUP, MAYFIELD

DIED - FEBRDARY 17, 1917

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VERY REVERE D MONSIG OR STANISLA S E. SZFOTA SKI

Fastor - 1917- 1943

Fastor of St. Mary's Visitation Church ( 1917- 1943)

Born - Tovember l, 1873 at Blossburg, Pennsylvania

PARENTS Martin & Michaeline Szpotanski

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Blossburg Public School

COLLEGE EDUCA TION Holy Ghost College - Du~quesne University

SEMI AR Y TRAI I G St. Vincent' Serninary - Beatty, Pennsylvania

ORDAINED TO THE HOLY PRIESTHOOD October 23, 1897 by The Mo3t Rev. Bishop Michael J. Hoban, D.D.

ASSIST ANT P AS TOR 1897 - St. Mary's Visitation Church, Dickson City

PASTORATES 1897 - St. John the Baptist, Antrim, Penna.

1898 - St. Joseph's - Hudson, Penna. 1917 - St. Mary's Visitation Church, Dickson City

ELEVATED TO THE RANK OF PAPAL CHAMBERLAIN FEBRDARY 21 , 1930

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BUILDER OF ST. MARY'S VISITATION SCHOOL

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PURCHASED LAND FOR NEW GEMETERY

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PURCHASED COAL RIGHTS UNDER PARISH PROPERTY

DECORATED INTERIOR OF CHURCH

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ESTABLISHED MISSlON CHURCH AT CLEMO, PENNA.

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DIED - MARCH 10, 1943

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REVERE D FRA CIS XA VIER DOMINlAK

Fastor - 1943 - 1957

Pastor of St. Mary's Visitation Church ( 1943- 1957)

Born - November 11 , 1892

PARENTS Francis Xavier Dominiak & Mary Cholewszczyn ka

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Scranton Local Schools

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCA TIO St. Stanislaus Hi rrh School - Chicarro, Illinois

COLLEGE AND SEMINARY EDUCATION St. Bonaventure College - St. Bonaventure, ew York

St. Bernard's Serninary - Rochester, New York

ORDAINED TO THE HOL Y PRIESTHOOD December 21, 1916 by Thc Most Rcv. Bishop Michael J. Hoban, D.D.

ASSIST ANT PASTOR Nativity of Our Blessed Mother - Plymouth, Penna. - 1916

Administrator of Holy Cross - Buttonwood - 1916 Chaplain in the Polish Army - 1916 - 1918

St. Mary's Visitation - Dickson City - 1918

PASTORATES St. Stanislaus - Austin Heights - 1919 - 1922

Ogdensburg Diocese - 1922 - 1925 St. Mary' , Blossburg, Penna. - 1925 - 1927

Transfiguration, West Razieton - 1927 - 1943 St. Mary's Visitation - 1943 - 1957

* PAID PARISH DEBT OF $176,000.00

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BUILDER OF NEW CONVENT - 1949

* BUILDER OF NEW RECTORY - 1951

* EXTENSIVE REPAIRS A D DECORATIONS TO SCHOOL

AND CHURCH

* ACQUIRED POLONIA PARK

DIED - SEPTEMBER l , 1957

RIGHT REVEREND MONSIGNOR, PETER P. NIEBRZYDOWSKI

Pastor - October 9, 1957

Born on June 7, 1896 at Forest City, Penn ylvania

PARE TS Matthew Niebrzydowski Victoria Skrocki

ELEME TARY EDUCATIO Forest City Public Schools

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIO St. Stanislaus - Chicago, Illinois

COLLEGE A D SEMI 1ARY EDUCATIO St. Stanislaus - Chicago; St. Joseph' Serninary - Dunwoodie, ew York

St. Bonaventure Serninary - St. Bonaventure, New York

ORDAINED TO THE HOL Y PRIESTHOOD by The Most Reverend Bishop M. J. Hoban, D.D.

ASSIST ANT P AS TOR St. Mary's Visitation - Dickson City, Pennsylvania

December l , 1921 to August 9, 1924

PASTORATES St. Stanislaus Church - Jessup, Pennsylvania

August 9, 1924 to December 8, 1926 Holy Rosary Church - Duryea, Pennsylvania

December 8 1926 to October 9, 1957 St. Mary's Visitation Church - Dickson City, Pennsylvania

October 9, 1957

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ELEVATED TO THE RANK OF DOMESTIC PRELATE JUNE 3, 1960

BEAUTIFIED CEMETERY AND ESTABLISHED PERPETUAL CARE AT CEMETERY

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RENOVATED SCHOOL AUDITORIUM AND KITCHE

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RENOV ATED A D REMODELED THE CHURCH

fllssz.stant

f!Jastors

R everend H enry B. K orpusik

R everend John F. Zalewski

R everend Clement A. M arkowski

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Clzurch

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fRectorJj

The Rectory, constructed in 1951 at a cost of $110,000.00, provides lodging for the four Priests assigned to St. Mary's Visitation Parish. Situated on a knoll and beautifully land­scaped, the Rectory is easily accessible to the Church, the School and the Convent. The modern offices assure ef­

ficient administration of Parochial matters and provide ample means for private and confidential problems.

PRIESTHOOD

REV. ANTHONY DROGOWSKI Pastor of St. Stanislaus ChUTch, Hazleton

RE V. STANI SLA US KOL UCKI Pastor of St. Francis Cabrini Church, Carverton

REV. JAMES MIELECHOWSKI, O.M.C. Professor at St. John Kanty College, Erie

REV. MARCEL SOKALSKI, O.M.F. Professor at BishojJ R yan High School, Buffalo, New York

REV. JOHN J. LIPINSKI A ssistant Pastor- St. John the Evangelist Church, Wilkes-Barre

REV. JOSEPH TYLENDA, S.J. Professor - So ciety of Jesus, Auriesville, New York

STUDENTS ATTENDING SEMINARIES Rev. Mr. Daniel Green - St. Vincent's S eminary, Latrobe, Penna.

Rev. Mr. Clarence Stankiewicz - W eston College, W eston, Massachusetts

CANDIDATES FOR THE SOCIETY OF JESUS: Jamc Sosnowski, Gerald Cieciorka John Michalczyk, Michael Hricko

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CONVENT (Bernardine Order )

Sister M . Andrea (Michalczyk ) S i ster M. Angelica (Srebro ) S r. M. Annelle ( Babinski ) Sr. M. Armella (Bakinowski ) Sr. M. Asteria (Safinowski ) Sr. M. Aurelian (Zebrowski ) S r. M. Berard ( Zebrow ki ) Sr. M. Elanche (Kowalski ) S r. M. Celestine (Ziebro ) Sr. M. Cordium (Maniek ) Sr. M. Emanuelita (Jankowski ) Sr. M. Emerentian (Bednarz ) Sr. M. Florence (Bednarski ) Sr. M. Gervase (Bucinski ) Sr. M. Imelda (Niemiec ) Sr. M. Immaculate (Gurtatowski ) Sr. M. Incarnata (Badyrka- Shwartz ) Sr. M. Laurine (Mruk ) Sr. M. Leonard (Milun )

Sisters of the Holy Ghost: Sr. Philomena (Michalczyk )

S r. Loretta (Michalczyk )

Felician Order: Sr. Hiltrudis (Walko )

Sr. M. Jolanta (Bartkowski )

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Sr. M. Wadzruiera (Rolka ) - Deceased

Sr. M. Liberta ( Kukuka )

S r. M. Liilian (Bartkowski ) Sr. M. Lydia (Jezierski ) Sr. M. Mansuetta (Kuczynski ) Sr. M. Manuelita (Jankowski ) Sr. M. Maximilia (Rzepecki ) Sr. M . Monica (Brewinski ) Sr. M. Nepomucene (Gieda) - Deceased Sr. M. Otilia (Rutkowski ) Sr. M. Petronia (Barszczewski ) Sr. M. Rose Ellen (Dzwieleski ) Sr. M. Stephanilla (Aponski ) Sr. M. Suipicia (Nowakowski ) Sr. M. Sylvia (Kruszynski ) Sr. M. Symphorian (Ostrowski ) Sr. M. Tolentine (Kuczynski ) Sr. M. Mariella (Romanczyk ) -Dec. S r. M. Gregory (Srebro ) - Deceased

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Kunegunda Order: Sr. M. Purissima (Babinski )

Candida te for The Bernardine Order:

Catherine Pasko

fltsszstant {j)astors

Who Have Served at St. Mary's Visitation Church (1911-1961)

( Chronological Order )

Rev. Anthony Dudkiewicz Rcv. Valentine Biczysko Rev. Norman Sosnowski Rcv. Dominie T omkie,vicz Rev. Gasimir Krzywicki Rev. Stanislaus Wolf Rev. Martin Stankiewicz Rev. Anthony Lafaj Rev. Francis X. Dominiak Rev. Anthony Halicki Rev. Louis Bobek Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter P. Niebrzydowski Rev. Joseph Buda Rev. Stanley Slominski Most Rev. Henry T. Klarrawski Rev. Anthony Zarek Rev. Anthony Rzasa Rev. Roman Wandalowski Rev. Gasimir Wydra Rt. Rev. Msgr. Wenceslaus Losieniecki The Rev. Thaddeus Kotarski Rev. Stanley Gajewski Rev. John J. Kozlowski Rev. Gasimir Zawal Rev. John Piontek Rev. Edward Manikawski Rev. Albin Satkowski Rev. Glement Drapiewski Rev. Stanley Bona Rev. Simon Struckus Rev. Anthony A. Suchocki Rev. Julius Kozikowski, O.M.G. Rev. Gasimir Kiczuk, O .M.G. Rev. Stanley Garski Rev. Leonard Gajewski Rev. Felix Lafaj Rev. Stanley Barras Rev. Richard Buchman, G.M. Rev. John F. Zalewski Rev. Edward Sokalowski Rev. Henry E . Korpusik Rev. Henry A. Wayda Rev. Glement A. Markowski Rev. Francis A. Dobrydnia

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Convent

The Convent, dedicated in 1949 by the Most Rev. William J. Hafey, Bishop of Scranton, cost $135,000. The Building, conducive in every way to the Spiritual Life of the Sisters, contains private quarters for twenty-two Nuns. The Con­vent, fire-proof throughout, contains a spacious Chapel for the private use of the Sisters, a large Conference Room, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Recreation Room, two Visiting Parlors and a Musie Room. The Bernardine Sisters occupy the Convent.

Sr. M. Accursia Sr. M. Agnes Sr. M. Alacoque Sr. Mr. Albertine Sr. M. Albinette Sr. M. Alfreda Sr. M. Alfredine Sr. M. Alice Sr. M. Alodia Sr. M. Aloysiana Sr. M. Amalia Sr. M. Amandine Sr. M. Amata Sr. M. Ambrose Sr. M. Anaclete Sr. M. Ancilla Sr. M. Aniela Sr. M. Annette Sr. M. Augustian Sr. M. Antoinille Sr. M. Appollinaria Sr. M. Aquiline Sr. M. Arcadia Sr. M. Arnold Sr. M. Assisia Sr. M. Assumpta Sr. M. Assumptian Sr. M. Austin Sr. M. Auxilia Sr. M. Balbina Sr. M. Beata Sr. M. Beatrice Sr. M. Benedict Sr. M. Benigna Sr. M. Benjarnita Sr. M. Bernadette Sr. M. Bernardita Sr. M. Blondine Sr. M. Boniface Sr. M. Bonita Sr. M. Callista Sr. M. Camilla Sr. M. Candida Sr. M. Canisia Sr. M. Caritas Sr. M. Caroline Sr. M. Casimir Sr. M. Celeste Sr. M. Celestian Sr. M. Charlotte Sr. M. Christian Sr. M. Christine Sr. M. Chrispine Sr. M. Chrysantha Sr. M. Chrysanthine Sr. M. Claudette Sr. M. Claudia Sr. M. Claudian Sr. M. Clementissima

dzsters Who Have Served at St. Mary's Visitation Church

REVEREND MOTBER M. CHRYSOSTOM Mother G e n er a of the Bernardine Order

SISTER M. LAURETA E S ecretary G e n e ra of the Bernardine Order

SI STER M. EV ANGELI E Pro vincial S cranton-Philadelphia Ar e a

SISTER M. THARSILLA Present Superior

Sr. M. Cleopha Sr. M. Clotilde Sr. M. Colette Sr. M. Conradine Sr. M. Censolata Sr. M. eonstance Sr. M. Cerelle Sr. M. Cornelia Sr. M. Certona Sr. M. Crescentiana Sr. M. Cupertine Sr. M. d'Arc Sr. M. Davidica Sr. M. Demetria Sr. M. deFaul Sr. M. diFadua Sr. M. Dolores Sr. M. Dolorosa Sr. M. Donatilla Sr. M. Doris Sr. M. Duclane Sr. M. Dulceda Sr. M. DuJcissima Sr. M. Eberharda Sr. M. Edith Sr. M. Edward Sr. M. Edwinalda Sr. M. Eileen Sr. M. Electa Sr. M. Eleanor Sr. M. Eligia Sr. M. Emilia Sr. M. Emiliana Sr. M. Emmanuel Sr. M. Erasna Sr. M. Ernestine Sr. M. Ermelline Sr. M. Eugenia Sr. M. Euphemia Sr. M. Eustochia Sr. M. Evangelette Sr. M. Evarist Sr. M. Febronia Sr. M. Felixia Sr. M. Fides Sr. M. Floriana Sr. M. Florentian Sr. M. Francella Sr. M. Fulginette Sr. M. Gaudiosa Sr. M. Genesia Sr. M. Genevieve Sr. M. Georgine Sr. M. Gerald Sr. M. Geraldine Sr. M. Grace Sr. M. Gregory Sr. M. Helene Sr. M. Herculane

Sr. M. Herman Joseph Sr. M. Hildegarde Sr. M. Rumiliana Sr. M. Ignatia Sr. M. Idephonse Sr. M. Illuminata Sr. M. Immacule Sr. M. Inviolata Sr. M. Irmine Sr. M. Jacque!ine Sr. M. Jadwinette Sr. M. Januaria Sr. M. Joangela Sr. M. Joanita Sr. M. Josine Sr. M. Jude Marie Sr. M. Judith Sr. M. Juniper Sr. M. Justinian Sr. M. Kateri Sr. M. Kilian Sr. M. Lamberta Sr. M. Laudette Sr. M. Laura Sr. M. Laurentia Sr. M. Leocadia Sr. M. Leonette Sr. M. Leonille Sr. M. Leonisse Sr. M. Leonita Sr. M. Leopoldine Sr. M. Lorettelle Sr. M. S . Loretta Sr. M. Loyolla Sr. M. Luchesia Sr. M. Lucretia Sr. M. Ludgarde Sr. M. Luella Sr. M. Ludmilla Sr. M. Ludwina Sr. M. Magnifica Sr. M. Marcelline Sr. M. Margaruite Sr. M. Marianita Sr. M. Marie Dornillica Sr. M. Marion Sr. M. Maristella Sr. M. Marlene Sr. M. Matea Sr. M. Materna Sr. M. Matilda Sr. M. Maura Sr. M. Mec~tilde Sr. M. Melania Sr. M. Melita Sr. M. Michelle Sr. M. Necmisia Sr. M. Norberta Sr. M. Octavian

Sr. M. Oliveria Sr. M. Olivette Sr. M. Ottona Sr. M. Facelli Sr. M. Fachomia Sr. M. Facifica Sr. M. Faschaline Sr. M. Faulita Sr. M. Felagia Sr. M. Fetrine Sr. M. Fetrenella Sr. M. Fhillip Sr. M. Fresentation Sr. M. Frotasia Sr. M. Frovidentia Sr. M. Frudentian Sr. M. Romona Sr. M. Raymond Sr. M. Reginald Sr. M. Regina Marie Sr. M. Rita Sr. M. Roger Sr. M. Romuald Sr. M. Rosaire Sr. M. Rosalie Sr. M. Rosanne Sr. M. Salomea Sr. M. Salvator Sr. M. Seraphia Sr. M. Sidonia Sr. M. Siena Sr. M. Sienette Sr. M. Silvester Sr. M. Simeon Sr. M. Simplicia Sr. M. Simpliciana Sr. M. Sixtus Sr. M. Solaine Sr. M. Sponsa Sr. M. Sponsoria Sr. M. Symphoria Sr. M. Symphronia Sr. M. Telesphore Sr. M. Terenita Sr. M. Theodore Sr. M. Teophane Sr. M. Therese Irnmaculate Sr. M. Thomas Sr. M. Valeria Sr. M. Veronica Sr. M. Veronice Sr. M. Violanta Sr. M. Virginia Sr. M. Vitalia Sr. M. Viterbia Sr. M. Vivian Sr. M. Wlaburgha Sr. M. Wenceslaus

Mi~dzy imp onu j cymi zabudowaniami w miesteczku Dickson City, Pennsyh·ania. wznosi sie majestatycznie ku niebu wiea Kocioa Nawiedzenia Najw. Marji Panny, jakby o trzega j c wszelkie siy postpowe, e nie pozwoli wykreli si z istnienia. Ten Dom Boy , ogólnie szanowany w miasteczku Dickson City, Pennsylvania, to skarb Parafji Naw. Najw. Marji Panny, której twórcza i zaszczytna praca, s i gajca wstecz pidziesit lat, jest niezatarcie wpisana w dziejach Polonji, j akote w ksi­

gach wiecznoc i .

Pocztki tej polskiej parafji , to i totnie hi torja pol­skiego ludu, który pr zyby do Stanów Zjednoczonych szuka j c pracy i lepszego jutra, osied li s i w tej okolicy i rozpocz w i e lk , c hlubn i owocn prac tak na polu religijnym jak i narodowym .

W roku 1890 mae miasteczko Dickson City, piknie pooone pomidzy O"Órami, byo tylko cich wiosk zna­n jako Priceburg. Te li czne otaczajce go aóry, szerokie, zielone any i doliny, zakryway jego bogat

pr zemys ow przyszo, ale byy jakby zaproszeniem dla Polaków, którzy przewanie wychowani na roli, z upodo­baniem po g l d a li na rozszerzajc s i z i em i , w której przewidywali hojne plony. W tym roku, ju okoo 40 rodzin polskich osied li o s i w Priceburgu; tego polskiego ludu rozpro zonego w powiecie Lackawanna od Price­burg do Forest City b y o z gó r najw ye j sto rodzin . Robota dla tutejszych mi es zka ców bya zapewniona przez Hudson Coal Company i zachcio to wicej lud­no c i do za o e ni a swych gniazdek rodzinnych w tych stronach, mid zy nimi wicej polskich rodzin.

W tej okolicy zorganizowano pierwsze towarzystwo polskie pod nazw w. Józefa i w tern towarzystwie za­korzenio i ziarno, z którego wyrosa dzisiejsza Parafja Naw. N a j w . Marji Panny. Czonkowie tego towarzy-twa j e dzili konno lub chodzili piezo odwi e d za j c ka d y

dom polski od Priceburga do Forest City, zbierajc ci ­

ko zapracowany grosz, aeby mie fundusz pocztkowy na budow wasnego ko c ióka na c hwa Boa , i gdzie mogEby podzikowa Stwórcy za Jego a s ki i u s ycze

sowo Bo e w ojczystym j zy ku i usys ze pie ni polskie, które echem l eciayby prosto do nieba, do stóp Przenaj­w i t sze j Panienki, a których tak rzewnych i pi k n ych

a d e n naród nie posiada. Dotychcza uczszczali na M sz w. do Ko 'c io a Najs . Serc Jezusa i Marji, w South Scranton, id c nawet piesz tych kilka mil aeby usycze Sowo Bo e. '

Wola polsk iego ludu, dokon a mo e cudu; nie wahali si, lecz zebrali s i i postanowili pobudowa wityni

pan k, i przy wielkiej <YOrliwoci i zapale przyst pili do

zakupna wa noci przy Carmalt Ulicy od William Throop z Scranton za pietnacie et dolarów. Przy po­mocy .p. Ks. Gramlewicza, z Nanticoke. otrzymajc

aprobat Najprzew. K. Biskupa W. O'Hara, ordynar­jusza djecezji Scranton, przystpiono do budowy kocjo­a, kosztem $4,000.00. By to may , skromny budynek, lecz by odpowiednim na wszystkie katolickie obrzdki i wierni cieszyli si z tego, co dokonali. Z pocztkiem roku 1892, koció zosta powicony przez ajprzew. K . Biskupa O'Hara. Pierwszym proboszczem wyzna­czony przez Najprzew. Biskupa O'I-Iara by K. Bro­n i saw Iwanowski. Parafja wzrastaa liczebnie i koció by przebudowany na wikszy , kosztem okoo cztery ty i cy dolarów.

W roku 1899 drugim proboszczem Parafji zosta .p.

K. Józef Dudkiewicz i za nie du gi czas wykrya si

potrzeba w i kszego kocioa i przystpiono do d ziela; po tarano si o plany architektoniczne i podano do oszacowania koszty budowy. Budowanie trwao prawie cay rok kosztem $48,000.00, a dnia 26-go listopada 1911 odbyo si uroczyste powicenie przez Najprzew. K .

Biskupa Michaa Ho ban ; za stary kocioek obrócono w szko parafjaln. Lecz K ' . Dudkiewicz uleg na zdrowiu i po przeduonej chorobie, wskutek czego na­stp i chwilowy zastój w Parafji, po eg n a s i z tym 'wiatem drugi K si d z Proboszcz naszej Parafji w lutym, 1917.

Ordynarjusz djecezjalny na z n aczy na trzeciego pro­boszcza, K . St a ni s awa Szpota kiego, z Parafji w.

Józefa w Hudson, Pa., miesic po zgonie . p . K . Dud­kiewicza. Uwaajc olbrzymi odpowiedzialno swego naznaczenia, .p . K . Szpot a ski , ud zie li s i w kadym prz e d s i ewz iciu które doma <Ya o jego poparcia, i pier­wszym krokiem jego dozomo c i byo odnowi koció

na wewntrz. Zbierano na t rzecz fundusz a w roku 1920 odmalowano wntrze olbrzymiego ko c io a kosz­tem siedmiu t ys icy dolarów. liczne obrazy, niezwy­k yc h rozmiar, przedstawiaj g ówne za j c ia Pana Jezusa i a j w. Marj i, i artystyczne wykonanie tej pracy znaj­duje podziw u zwiedzajcych. W tym samym roku, K .

S z pot a ski zakup i k awa gruntu l i czc 20 akrów na nowy cmentarz. Rok pó ni ej, rm:pocz budo wa

wspania szko elementarna, która do dzi' dnia stoi jako jedna z najpikniejszych budynków parafialnych. Podczas jego probostwa w Dick on City, K . S zpotaski

pr zew idzi koni ecz n o zabezpieczenia wasnoci para­fialne od osiadanie kopalne i wz<Yldem tego, za ku p i

prawa mineralne. Za wielk prac pooon parafji naszej, zosta K . Szpotaski wyróniony i w dniu 21 -go lutego, 1930, po trzynastu latach pracy, Najprzew. K .

Biskup O'Reilly, w uznaniu zas u g K'. Proboszcza Szpo­t a kiego, wyjedna mu u Ojca wit ego, go d no' Pra­ata Domowego J ego wi tobliwo c i .

l-go czerwca, 1941 roku, parafjanie Parafji Naw. ajw. Marji Panny w Dickson City obchodzili wielk

i donio J ' uroczysto, któr niewtpliwie je zcze po dzi dzie zachowaa si ywo w ich pamici. Bya to uro­czy to Zlotego Jubileuszu i tnicnia tej twierdzy pol­skoc i i wiary praojców na zych, która swe wielkie za­danie godnie w c i gu pó wieku spenia i nadal je spenia.

Podobna uroczysto odbya s i w niedziel, dnia 15-go marca, 1942, bdc to Srebrny Jubileusz proboszczowa­nia Wiei. K. Pr aata Szpotaskie go w tej parafji.

Po zgonie p. Ks. Praata Szpotaskiego , podczas straszliwej Drugiej Wojny wiatowej, smutnej i cikiej dla prawie kadej rodziny w parafji, Jajprzew. K.

Biskup William J. Hafej zam ianow a na proboszcza czwartego Wiei. K'. Franciszka Dominiaka, dnia 20-a·o marca, 1943, pr zy byego tu z West Hazleton. a stano­wisku proboszcza Parafji Naw. aj'w. Marji Panny w Dickson City, nasta on du g u p arafjalnego w sumie $176,000.00, lecz K . Dominiak odznaczy si jako wielki kapan , d z iaacz , patrjota, organizator i finansista i za­ledwie trzy la ta póni ej, 15-go kwietnia 1946, K . Do­miniak spaci du g jaki ciy na parafji i odbya siQ wielka ceremonja spalenia hipoteki.

Nastpny projekt parafjalny rozpoczty przez Wiei. K . Dominiaka, wybudowanie nowego Klasztoru dla Sióstr Nauczycielek w marcu, 1948, zakoczono 20-go lipca 1949; za' w marcu, 1950, Wiei. K . Domini ak ro­zpocz prac przy wybudowaniu nowej plebanji, a skoczono budow 4-go maja 1951. Zalety te, razem z g orliwo ci o dobro, zarówno duchowne jak i doczesne, swych parafjan, wyrzebiy mu w sercach pami , któr

nie prdko czas zetrze. Po eg na si z tym wiatem 1-szego wrzenia , 1957.

W padzi ern ik u, 1957, ajprzcw. K.'. Bi kup Hannan wyznaczy nam nowego duszpasterza, pitego z rzdu K '. Proboszcza, w osobie K :. P. P. iebrzydowskiego, z Duryea, którego pamitalimy z jego pracy w naszej Parafji jako Wikarjusza od roku 1921 do 1924. Ufajc

Opatrzno'ci Boej, oraz swym zdolnociom i du go l etn ic­

mu ju do'wiadczeniu, zabra si z wie lk e ner g j do nowej pracy, i dobroczynne skutki tego kroku wkrótce si okazay.

Dnia 3-go czerwca, 1960, Parafja nasza drugi raz z03ta a wyróniona gdy Wiei. K . Proboszcz Nicbrzy­dowski z os ta wywyszony na god no Praata Domo­wego i parafja uroczycie uczcia wojego ukochanego Proboszcza. Bya to jedna z najmil zych i n ajpam i t­

niejszych chwil w historji parafji, gdy w zystkie towa­rzystwa i organizacje cznie pracoway , ae b y godnie ocen i i uczci prac swojego zasuonego Proboszcza. Przewie!. K . Pr aat P. P. Niebrzydowski do dzi' dnia pia tuje te o dpo w i edzia lno , cieszc s i wspóprac po­wierzonych mu parafjan, mio'ci i szacunkiem - co za uy sobie, o dk d przyszed do tej parafji.

Parafja Naw. Naj w. Marji Panny koczy pi cizi e i t

lat pracy dla Boga i Ojczyzny w nowym budynku kociel­nym. Rozpoc zy n a j c drugie pó wieku na niwie reli­gijnej w nowym Ko cie l e, Parafja nasza spoglda ja no i ufnie w pr zys zo . Prz e p e niona zap a em , jaki tli si

w sercach jej przodków, wzmocniona na duchu przez przykad i kierownictwo swych duchownych liderów, zachcana przez powikszajce si liczby nowych mo­dych rodzin, które wstpuj w szeregi parafjalne, utrzy­mana przez bez g ranic z n wspóprac swoich wiernych -Parafja Naw. Naj w. Marji Panny dopisywa bdzie

nowe rozdziay do swej ju bogatej w czynyn historji ; cigle pracujc na Chwa Bo przez Matk Jerro Naj witsz.

/Jt. Wary~ CfJz81tatlon Church fPalntlngs

THE RESURRECTION

THE ASCENSIO

THE ASSUMPTION

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St. Mary's Visitation Church, majestic in appearance, tancis a a symbol of the Faith of the people of Dickson City,

and a monument to the pioncers and founders of St. Mary's Pari h. How likened can this Church be to the words of the Master whcn He said, "The Kingdom of Heaven is likened to a mustarci seed, the least indeed of all the seeds; but w hen i t i grown up, it is greater than all the herbs, and hecomes a tree." ( Matthew, 13: 31) The beau ty and the grandeur of thc Church which we see today clepencis in great part upon the determination of the pioneers - a determination which was founded and based upon thei r great Faith in God. At the time of the founding of St. Mary's Visitation Parish by Fr. Bruno Gramlewicz, in 1890, there were numbered in the Parish archives, 40 families residing in the territary of Price­burg, later changed to Dickson City. The confi.nes of the Parish cxtended from the boundary of Seranten to the town of Forest City. Most of the inhabitants were Polish im­migrants and their one desire was to build a Church wherein they could give worship and adoration to God. A small and humble Church, costing $4,000.00, with a seating capacity for 200 people, was constructed on Carmalt Street and oc­cupied the pre ent site of the Rectory Garage. The original Church wa built by Fr. Bronislaus Iwanowski in 1892 and while thc main body of the Church was used for Church Services, the basement was utilized as a Parish School.

The advent of Fr. Joseph Dudkiewicz in 1899, marked the beginning of the formulation of plans for a new Church. As the immigrants continued to pour into the area, the Church became inadequate and it was the desire of Fr. Dudkiewicz to build a Church, six times as large as the existing Church. The major ob taele was money but this impediment was re­duced in great part by a Fraternal Society of St. Joseph. It is related by the pioneers and recorded in the Parish archives that these devoted and energetic men and women walked as far as Forest City to subscribe funds for the new Church .

In 1909, the firm of Hancock, Registered Architects, was encraged and the sketch and specifi.cations of the proposed St. Mary's Visita tion Church were submitted to the Parish Com­mittee for approval and acceptance. After much wrangling and sub titution of building materials, the specifications were advertised and bids were reccived for the construction of the new Church. The Con truction firm of Sykes submitted the lowest bid and built the present Church for $47,000.00. The Church was dedicated by the Mo t R everend Bishop, Michael Hoban, Bishop of Scranton, on ovember 26, 1911.

The problems confronting the pastor at that time were not only of a material nature but a spiritual one as well. As the surrounding communities grew in population, there was an increasing demand for !ocal Churches. It was amusing to read in the minutes of one of the Parish meetings, a delega­tion, representing the parishioners from the Ridge (Eynon ), requested that twenty-five cents of the fifty cents which they

were paying in Church Dues be allocated toward the buildincr of a Parish Church in Eynon. Thus it was, that St. Mary's Visitation Church became the mother Church of St. Mary's Czestochowa Church in Eynon, St. Anthony's Church in Throop, St. Michael's Church in Olyphant, Sacred Hcart Church in Mayfield and St. Stanislaus Church in Je sup.

With the death of Fr. Dudkiewicz on February 17, 1917, the Ordinary of thc Dioce e appointed Fr. Stanislau Szpatan­ski to the pastorate of St. Mary's Visitation Church. The groundwork had been laid but due to economic pressures, many cheaper avenues of construction were taken. The Parish Debt, at the death of Fr. Dudkiewicz, amounted to $25,000.00. The roof of thc Church, though recently con­structed, leaked terribly and threatened the interior of the Church. The original roof was covered with tin and during the pastorate of Fr. Szpotanski, a new slate roof was installed which according to the minutes, at that time, "would la t forever." The interior of the Church was then decorated and painted in 1920 at a cost of $7,000.00. Paintings of the Visitation, the Immaculate Conception, the Assumption, the Resurrection and the Ascension enhanced the beau ty of the Church. It is estimated that during the tenure of Fr. S7po­tanski, over $125,000.00 was cxpended upon the Church.

Even though the Parish was burdened with the establish­ment of a new Cemetery, the apparent need of a new School was ever evident. Classes were being held in the old Church building which was converted into classrooms. But a. the population increased, it was necessary to build a new School. In 1924, construction was begun and the School became a reality in 1925. Since the mining of coal was at its heig-ht, during this period, the time had come when the coal under St. Mary's property was to be removed. The farsightednes of Fr. Szpotanski is to be commended when di cu sions werc begun with the Hudson Coal Company to halt the mining of coal under St. Mary's. Agreement was finally attained and St. Mary's purchased the coal under its properties. The ven­ture was a costly one but at the same time a wise one ince the Church, the School, thc Convent and the Rectorv arc free from any danger of mine subsidances. ·

During the pastorate of Fr. Szpotanski, requcsts were macie for a Church at Cierno. A Church was duly erected and a priest from St. Mary's Parish attended this Mission Church every second Sunday. Moreover, the Home for the Aged and the Indigent, located in Blakely, was in nced of spiritual care. Through the pastorai zeal of Fr. Szpotanski. a priest from St. Mary's Parish satisfied the spiritual needs of the faithful.

In recognition of his pricstly contribution to the Diocese and in recognition of the great strides of St. Mary's Parish, Fr. Szpotanski wa elevated to the rank of Papal Chamberlain, on February 21, 1930.

Upon th death of M gr. Szpotanski on March 10, 1943, thc Mo t RcY. William J. Hafey assigned Rev. Francis X. Dominiak to the pastorate of St. Mary's Visitation Pari h. Again thc words of the Ma ter are recalled, "A wise man build his hou e upon a rock. The rain feli, and the floods came and the wincis blew and they beat upon that hou e and it fcll not for i t was foundcd on a rock." (Matthew, 7: 26 )

The depre sion of 1929 and the unemployment in thc region had lcft St. Mary's in a dire financial stress. The Parish Debt amounted to $176,000.00 and it was difficult at that time to mcet the payment of the interest !et alone to rrducc the principal. Immediately after taking charrre of the Parish, Fr. Dominiak so enthused the members of the congre­gation that a ncw era of spiritual and material expamion wa tartcd. Fr. Dominiak realized it was fundamentally es­cntial that his parishioners rrain a deep spiritual love for

their Church and Our Lord before they could secure the many material things necessary for the adcquatc expansion of thc church propcrties. Through his superb administrative ability, and the cooperation of all of the members of the Parish. the parish indebtedncss was reduced to ashes on April 15. 1946 at a ceremony held in the Parish School.

Immcdiatcly thcreafter, nccessary alterations were macie in thc Church. New Confessionals were installed, the pews wcrc refini hcd and tilc flooring was installed throughout thc ai !es. The School interior was painted, linoleum and tile wcre placcd in several classrooms, an intercommunication y tern wa placed throughout the school building and new

sccretarial type de k were introduced into everal Class­room.

But demands were pres ing and the needs were rrreat. The Bernardine Sisters who stafT St. Mary's School, and who numbered nineteen at that time, were Iiving in a very smali, dormintory type, famiy building. Living quarters were cramped and the eon. truction of a new Convent wa im­perative. Through the conccrtcd efforts of the Pastor and his flock , a ncw homc for thc Sisters, costing $135,000.00, bccame a reality.

If the plight of the uns was dire, the condition of the Prie t' Iiving quarters was disastrous . The original Rcctory, located at 604 Dundaff Street was removed quiet a clistance from the Church. Four Priests were stationed in the Parish and due to the tightness of li\'ing accommodations, the ad­mini. trativc officc of the Parish was located in the School building. Plans for a new Rectory were designed and the building was occupied on May 4, 1951.

In the meantime, many other items had to be taken care of: Polonia Park wa acquired, Stainless steel towers replaced thc galvanized tin-co ered towers of the Church, two School Buses were inaugurated into the school sy tern, the Sarretuary was enlarged, the interior of the Church was washed and painting were retouched. A public address system was in-tallcd and wcalherproof gla was in talled throurrhout the

Church. The exterior of the Church was repointed and water proofed. Granitc steps replaced the outworn cement steps in the entrances to the Church. A new side exit was installed in the Church. Stained Glass windows were placed in the elearsloty Additional land was purchased and a playground

with parking facilitie was installcd bchind the School. Finally, a new heating plant wa. installed in the Church.

The death of Fr. Dominiak on Septernber l , 1957 ended the carcer of a great priest of God but it did not tint or hinder the prorrre s of St. Mary's Visitation Pari h.

Rev. Peter P. Niebrzydowski, Assistant Pastor of St. Mary's Visitation Parish from 1921 to 1924, was appointed Pastor of St. Mary's by the Most Rev. Jerorne D. Hannan, Bishop of Scranton, on October 9, 1957, and was elcvated to the rank of Dome lic Prelate by His Holiness, Pope John XXIII, on June 3, 1960. M gr. Niebrzydowski paid off the remainder of the Parish Debt of $22,500.00 and satisfied the arrcars of the Dioce an Budget Plan. The School Auditorium wa renovated and decorated, new tile placed in the school·· corridor and modern kitchen appliances were introduced into the School. Thc Cernetery wa beautified and placed on a perpetual care basis and the white marble Crucifixion Group which centers the Cernetery and overlooks Dick on City, re­peats the words of Christ, "I am the Re urrection and the Life." (John 11 :25)

With the advent of the Golden Jubilee Year of the Church, plans were formulated to strengthen the structure of the Church and to remociel and renovate the interior of thc Church. In preparation for this great work, a new asbe to roof and a stainless steel drainage system were installed . The area walk-way covering the creek at the ide of the Church was covcred with reinforced concrete. The wooden sarretuary foor was tom out and replaced with reinforced concrcte. The boiler room was completely fireproofed and adequate storage rooms were eon tructed in the ba ement of the Church. The Sarretuary was enlarged and finally the Church was ready to take on a new appearance. Victor Zucchi & Son, Church Decarators and Artists, were engaged to carry out the work. A new marble Communion Rai! was installed. The Main Altar was designcd to encompa s a marble Altar and Taber­nacle. New paintings were introduced. Tile was et through­out the Church. Weldwood and marble wainscoating were placed along the walls. New carpeting in the Sanctuary, new pews. a new design of elevated ~cating arrangemcnt in thc choir 1oft, a new organ, in brief, thc cntire Church took on an appearance of newness and beauty becoming to the house of God. The total cost of all this work exceedcd $170.000.00. It is noteworthy, that no special asses ment or drive werc conducted to accompli h this work. Through the benevolent and ever-guidina Grace of God and the admini trative ability of the Pastor, Msgr. Niebrzydow ki, the financial tatus of the Parish is solvent.

History can record the material accompli hments of St. Mary's Visitation Church during the pa t fifty years and records can show, too, the Sacrament that have been ad­ministered in St. Mary's Visitation Church during the past fifty year. : 9,639 Baptism ; 2,884 Weddings; 3,649 Burials ; 9,784 Confirmations. But while we can rejoice with all the deccis that are known to us, Heaven alone knows of the great consolation, the Grace that has been received through the in trumentality of St. Mary's Visitation Church. God, indecd, has vi ited His people when, through Hi Guidance, H placed St. Mary's Visitation Church in Dickson City. Ad multo annos.

r;;J"a nczs

This Society, composed mostly of the elderly women of the parish, adopt the Rule of St. Francis into their private lives. One of the oldest organizations of St. Mary's Visita­tion Church, these women, in great part, attend Mass daily. Their life is centered around the Church and their example is an edification to everyone in the parish. Many of the graces that have been showered upon St. Mary's Parish were merited, without doubt, by the prayers and sacrifices of these pious women.

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This group of women has banded together to give honor to St. Hedwig. A great organization in the early history of the Church, these women have merged with the Society of St. Lucy to continue in a concerted effort to aicl their Parish. While advancecl in age, they are young at heart and zealous in spirit to continue God's work in St. Mary's Visitation Parish. Their spirit of cooperation at the present signifies clearly the great influence these women have hacl in the past in the progress of St. Mary's Visitation Parish.

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The Little Flower of J esus is the patroness of this august body of women. Year after year, their fervor of Faith is exhibited in their Annual Novena in honor of the Little Flower. Their work and their devotion has added much to the progress of St. Mary's Visitation Parish and their cooperation can always be presumed in any parochial affair. Like their Patron Saint, St. Theresa, their labors and their sacrifices, their dedication and their devotion is expressed through their love for their church.

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A Society of recent origin, these faithful women banded together in 1943. Through their efforts, devotion to St. Ann, the Mother of Ow Blessed Mother, has been eonstandy on the increase. The Annual Novena to St. Ann is one of the largest Novenas eluring the year. St. Ann's Society, though young in origin, has clone much toward the reduction of the Parish Debt in 1946. Their efforts are still endless and their encleavors are always directed toward parochial progress.

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A fraternal order of Men, still this organization is very close to their Parish Church, coming to its aid in the time of need aod helping in whatever task assigned. A large organization. in the early days of the Church, St. Stanislau Kostka Society has paid many death benefits and faithfully receive Holy Communion in a group for their deceased members. Many of the pioneers of the Parish belonged to

this Organization.

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An Organization that has been in existance from the early days of the Church. Comprised of the young girl of the Parish, the Soclalists faithfully receive Holy Communion every month. Their ~evotion to the Blessecl Mother and their ardor of Faith is well exemplifiecl in the Annual May Coronation. As a Junior group, these young girls play a very prominent part in parochial activitie blending their serv1ces competendy and maturely in very Parish under­taking.

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One of the largest organizations in St. Mary' Visitation Parish, these men untiringly assist their Church in every undertaking, . Numbering over one thousand members, these men a!e truly the pillar of the Church. Their contri­butions to the Parish are numberless but among their high­lights are the restoration of Polonia Park, the purchase of a New School Bus and a substantial donation to the Church every year. The !atest donation was five thousand dollars for the renovation of the Main Altar in preparation for the Golden J ubilee.

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The above pictureis a segment of the Holy Name Society attending the 8: 00 O'Clock Mass and receiving Holy Com­munion on Holy Name Sunday. On January 8, 1961, the Society was privileged with the presence of Hi Exccllency tne Most Reverend Jerorne D. Hannan, Bishop of Scranton. The Communion Breakfast which followed the Mass of­ficially opened the Golden Jubilee Year. Besides the customary Sundays for Holy Communion the Holy Name Society attends the annual Mass celebrated in August for deceased members. Then, too, the Society recites the Rosary for deceased members and their immedia te families.

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A very prominent and popular organization at St. Mary' Visitation Chureh. Membership is limited and highly ought after. Attired in their formai wear, these men assi t

at all Sunday Masses, evening devotions and speeial funetions of the parish. While a eell of the Holy Name Soeiety, the Ushers are governed by their own eonstitution and by-lav\'S. Well-diseiplined and thoroughly eooperative, these men donate hours of their time weekly and sometime elaiy to paroehial work. Their pledge, "To fulfiU my duties to My God and our Parishioners in a fervent and eheerful manner. By My eonduet and frequent reeeption of the saeraments, to be a faithful servant of Christ."

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The Retreat League, organized in 1959, makes an Annual closed Retreat at St. Alphonsus Retreat House in Toby­hanna. The purpose- of this organization is to encouragc the men of the Parish to spend a weekend of Prayer at St. Alphon us Retreat House. Comprised mostly of St. Mary' Ushers, the movement is achieving gradual progres and each succeeding year fincis new and interested men joining the Retreat Movement. The aim of the League is to occupy the entire Retreat House with St. Mary's Men.

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One of the most active of the women's organizations at St. Mary's Visitation is the eonfraternity of Christian Mothers. While their main activity centers around the School, they give heart and soul to matters parochial. Led by their efficient and diligent executive officers, the Class­room, District and Rural Mothers, the Christian Mothers are ever alert and responsive to the needs of the Parish. Their spiritual exercises and Sunday Communions merit many of the Graces that have been showered upon the School and the Parish.

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Pictured above are the principals at the Annual Instal­lation Dinner of the Christian Mothers held on November 6, 1960. Seated left to right: Mrs. Stanley Shwed, Chair­lady of the Dinner; Rev. Henry B. Korpusik, Moderator; Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter P. Niebrzydowski, Pastor; Rev. Am­brose Diamond, C.P., principal speaker. Standing left to right: Mrs. F rances Skrobiszewski, first Vice President; Mrs. Helen Dworczak, Secretary; Mrs. Anastasia Morris, President; Mrs. Eleanor Lilik, second Vice President; Mr . Eleanor Mishko, Treasurer; Mrs. R egina Reap, Historian.

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Under the capable and skillful direction of Miss Lorraine Kowrach, M .M., the combined Choir artfully and liturgical­ly renders the Church Chant. While their singing adds dignity and elevation to the regular Seasons of the Liturgical Calenclar, their contribution is ever appreciated eluring Special Seasons of the year. Their persona! sacrifices at rehearsals and their cooperation in the Church Ceremonies, too, have merited many of Gocl's Blessings upon the Parish.

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These parishioners, organized in 1960 have consecrated themselves in union with the Congregation of the Most Blessed Sacrament to honor the Divine Person of Our Lord J esus Christ pre en t in the Holy Eucharist, by forming a royal ccurt of adorers and apostles zealous for His glory, and who sanctify themselves through the graces of the Eucharist. They contribute a prominent role in the Forty Hours, Corpus Christi, and Holy Week processions.

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A vcry distinguishcd leoking building, facing thc triangle of Dunclaff and Scott Strccts, St. Mary's Visitation School is thc priclc of thc Parish. Built in 1925, but renavatcel scvcral timcs and highly maintcnanccd, the School bas sur­passcel thc cducational, safcty and hcalth standarcis of thc Commonwcalth of Pcnnsylvania. Staffcel by thc Bcrnarclin" Sistcrs, thc thcmc of thc School is clcarly cnunciatcd by thc Statuc of Christ and Childrcn : "Su:ffcr the little Chilclren . to comc to Me and forbid them not, for of such is thc Kingdom o f He a ven". (Ma t t. 19 : 14)

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First Row - right to left: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter P. Nie­brzydowski, Sr. M. Tharsilla, Sr. M. Jude Marie, Sr. M. Regina Marie, Sr. M . Cornelia, Sr. M. Alice, Sr. M . Ottona, and Rev. Henry B. Korpusik.

Second Row - right to left: S r. M. Magnifica, Sr. M. Aquiline, Sr. M. Cupertine, Sr. M. Simeon, Sr. M. Justinian, and Sr. M. Vivian.

Thircl Row- right to left: Mrs. Josephine Shander, M.A.; Mrs. Dorothy Gilroy, A.B.; and Miss Lorraine Kowrach, Ivi.M.

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The School Record shows two hundred and eighty-fi\·c boys enrolled at St. Mary's Visitation School for the 1961-1962 School Year. The School offers a varied program much to the liking of the boys. The outsicie ba ket-bali court and the facilities of the Playground expencl much of their stored up energy. The various prograros in Scouting, Soft Bali, Altar Boy training supplement their acaclemic training. Amongst their Alumni are many distingnished business and professionaJ men, Doctors and Priests.

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Two hundred and fifty-eight girls are registered at St. Mary' s Visitation School for the present School Y ear. Bc­sides a solid training in Religion, the student are given a firm foundation for High School education. The record of St. Mary's stancis high in the surrounding Catholic School . Y et all is not prayer and stucly - a varied recreational pro­gram provides many occasions for play and recreation. Two School Buses are proviclecl for the children's transportation to and from school.

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"He w ho sings for God, prays twice". The girls of St. Mary's Visitation School are well trained by Miss Lorraine Kowrach, M . M . In a recent school competition, the School Glee Club received a very high commendation. The Junior Choir participates in thc Children's Mass every Sunday and contributes their talents in the Holy Week Ceremonies.

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These boys, trained by Miss Lorraine Kowrach, M.M., blend their voices with the Junior Choir girls to entertain at many parish and School functions. Their voices, too, on special occasions are blended with the Combilled Choir to enhance the Liturgy of the Church. Highly trained and well disciplined they have won the admiration of the Faith­ful and through their singing have given Praise and Glory to God.

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These Knights of the Altar have been a sourcc of cdifica­tion to the Faithful of St. Mary's Visitation Parish. Be it rainor snow, their attendance at daily Holy Mass is a sured. Conscious of their privilege, their contribution to St. Mary is immeasurable. Over fifty in number, the boys are weli­trained for every Church Service and participate in all rhe

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The Tarcisians, after the example of the holy martyr St. Tarcisius, who carried the Blessed Sacrament to the early Christians in prison, desire to carry the knowledge and love o f the Heart o f J esus to other souls and to mak e Him known all over the world. This aim is achieved through the En­thronement of the Sacred Heart in the family home. Or­ganized in 1960, the Tarcisians have an envious record in their accomplishments.

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The Gonfraternity of Christian Doctrine, organizecl at St. Mary' s Visitation Parish in 195 7, is the official parish Society of the Church for the instruction of those either not in Catholic Schools, or those who have already completed their eclucation. Through thi Confraternity, the laity, uncler the clirection of the Bishop, unite with their parish Clergy to bring religious knowleclge to those who do not have the means to secure this knowledge.

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The religious instructions of Catholics attending a secular High School poses a problem national in scope. Its solution, as far as the church is concerned, rests with the Ordinary of each diocese. It is for this reason that the Gonfraternity of Christian Doctrine, canonically erected by the Bishop, is recognized as the best agency operation to provide re­ligious instruction for those Catholics of the parish vvho are outside a Catholic School.

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Children in the elementary grades who do not attend a Catholic School for some grave reason are afforded the op­portunity of a Catholic Education through the Gonfraternity of Christian Doctrine. Lay teachers, skillfully trained , im­part the necessary Religious Education to these Children every week during the School Year. School Bus transporta­tion is afforded those children residing a clistance from the School.

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The code of Scouting and trammg in Character i im­parted to the Boy Scout Troop and Cub Pack at every weekly meeting. Doing their best, to"vard God and country, these young men assist annually at the Scout Mass and donate their services often to the Parish functions. Monthly swimming parties, weekly hikes and far distancecl trips are all a part of their Scouting program.

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The fina resting place of the Faithful of St. Mary's Parish. The Crucifixion Group crected in 1960, carrie this inscrip­tion which gives Courage and Hope to all our effort and toil:

"I arn t he R esurrection and t he Life. H e w ho

believes in M e) even though he be de ad) s hall

live. And everyone that lives and believes in

in M e) s hall not die forever)). (John - 11 : 25 )

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In arateful and undying memory, we list those of St. Mary's Visitation

Parish who have sacrificed their lives that others might live.

WORLD WAR II

Bielinski, Stanley

Daszkiewicz, Edmund

Ostrowski, Edward

Radzicki, Adam

Strasiewicz, Joseph

Szczepanski, Joseph

Wallington, Leonard

Wroblewski, Stanley

Yablonski, Anthony

Adranowicz, Edward

Lechowski, Joseph

Mackiewicz, Arthur

Matan, Peter

Pilewski, George

Anuszewski, Edward

Bachurek, Joseph

Brewinski, Edward

Guzenski, Paul

Killian, Francis

Kishel , Raymond

Kowalski, Walter

Kuchinski, Charles

Lewandoski , Stanley

Lukasik, Henry

Maciejewski, Joseph

Mortko, Chester

Orowski, Sidney

Paczkowski, Roman

Romanczyk, Clement

Warzecha, Anthony

Wojciechowski, Stephen

Zenty, Emerick

Pabis, Anthony

Kuchinski, Jerorne

KOREAN WAR

Slesinski, Leonard Buraczewski, William

Mierzejewski, Joseph

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Commz'ttees

H onora~y C hairmen

Et. l'c\'. l\-rsrrr. Petcr P. Niebr<. ydow+i Rcxerend Henry 13. Korpusik Re\·erend John F. Zalew-ki

Rc\·crcnd Clemcnt A. Markowski

SOLICITATION COMMITTEE

Co-Chairmen

Saikowski, Mr. John Covaleskie, Mr. Stan!ey Weber, Mr. Carl Zygar, Mr. John Miskovic, Mr. Andrew Siderowicz, Mr. Adolph Wojciechowski , Mr. Frank

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Chairman Guz2k, Dr. Joseph

Co-Chairmen Covaleskie, Dr. Vincent Kolucki, Dr. Frank Reckless, Dr. Daniel St'O!chacz, Dr. Stanley Wieziolowski, Dr. Frank Witkoski, Dr. Frank Knoll, Attorney Leo

G ener a Chairm.an Mr. Andrew Papson

Morris, Mrs. Ano:stasia Pientka, Mrs. Sophie Maksimik, Mrs. Julia

Co-Chairmen Spillar, Mrs. Clara Galaszewski, Mr. Anthony Regis, Miss Maryann

DECORA TIONS COMMITTEE

Chairman Mrs. Joseph Panarello

Szewczyk, Mrs. Barbara Kozlowski, Mrs. Irene Morohovec. Mrs. Agnes Baldan, Mrs. Jean Morris, Mrs. Anastasia Karmo!, Mrs. Geraldine

Co-C hairmen

Kucha, Mrs. Eleanor' Swierbenski, Mr. Joseph Boretsky, Mr. Joseph Zygar, Mr. John Selvenis, Mr. Anthony Kaminski, Mr. Wallace

TICKET A D RESER V A TION COMMITTEE

ALBERT ST. Visbisky, Mr. Vincent Kontura, Mr. Stephen Kowa!ewski, Stanley Wojciechowski, Mrs. Stanley Dombrowski, Mrs. William

ASH STREET Zaretski, Mr. Chester Me Cormick, Mr. James

BOULEV ARD AVE. Weber, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Bova, Mr. & Mrs. James Baranowski, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Gieda, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Saikowski, Mr. & Mrs. John Lilik, Mrs. Joseph Gillern, Mrs. John Sysak, Mrs. Joseph

BOWMAN STREET Morochowicz, Mrs. George Rutsky, Mrs. Joseph Szewczyk, Mrs. Telesfor

BREAKER STREET Bucinski, Mr. Alfred Maza, Mr. Leonard Srebro, Mr. Michael Maksimik, Mrs. Joseph Zagorski, Mrs. Clement

BROOK STREET Laskowski, Mrs. Henry Kucha, Mrs. Edward Lechowski, Mr. Walter

CARMALT STREET Golinski, Mr. Chester Dobrzyniecki, Mr. Zygmund Hrinko. Mr. William Wierzbicki, Mr. Stanley Stryminski, Mr. Joseph Jaworski, Mr. Joseph Olszewski, Mr. John Dzwieleski, Isadore Bielawski ,Mrs. Edward Mol, Mrs. Stanley Selvenis, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Oleski, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Polanin, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Killian, Mrs. Elizabeth Kaszuba, Mrs. Joseph Jurgiewicz, Mrs. Catherine Chmielewski, Mrs. John

CHERRY STREET Niemierski, Mrs. Chester

Mr. John Kobierccki , ChairT!'an

DIMMICK STREET Tono, Mrs. Adam Shwed, Mr. Stanley

DUNDAFF STREET Morris, Mr. & Mrs. John Dworczak, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Czarnecki, Mr. Aloysius

ELM STREET Libudziewski, Mrs. Chester

FRIEDA STREET Rosiecki, Mr. Walter Papson, Mr. Andrew Greskovic, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph

GRANT COURT Burdyn, Mr. Stan!ey Boretsky, Mr. Joseph

HALLSTEAD STREET Lebida, Mr. Stanley Zendar, Mr. Joseph

HAMILTON STREET Hudak, Mr. George Ciolek, Mr. Leon

HARRIET STREET Jacobi, Mrs. Mary

JACKSON STREET Kaminski, Mr. George Sadowski, Mrs. Francis

JAMES STREET Burdyn, Mrs. Stanley

JENNIE STREET Nowacki, Mr. Joseph Kachmar, Miss Ann

LINCOLN STREET Bielinski, Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Adranowicz, Mrs. Walter Tylenda, Mrs. Joseph Boreshesky, Mrs. John Karmo!, Mrs. Eugene Baldan, Mrs. Albert Dawid, Mrs. Phyllis Goczalk, Mrs. John Wisniewski, Mr. Carl Sosnowski, Mr. Joseph Niedzwiecki, Mr. Leon Reap, Mrs. Robert Miskovic, Mr. Andrew Smiegocki, Mrs. Edmund

LAUREL STREET Marchel, Mrs. John Burdyn, Mrs. William Bielinski, Mr. Vincent

LINK STREET Zebrowski, Mr. Anthony

MAIN STREET Wisniewski , Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Valtos, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Pilch, Mrs. Roman Rutkowski, Mrs. Edward Mazurowski, Mrs. Stella Zygar, Mr. John Walega, Mr. Chester Gawlinski , Mr. Chester Fasko, Mr. John

MAPLE STREET Szabo, Mr. Joseph G3.laszewski, Mr. Anthony Stefursky, Mrs. Andrew

MARY STREET Slaboda, Mr. & Mrs. John

MEEHAN STREET

Swierbenski, Mr. Joseph Jezierski, Mr. John

MILE S A VENUE Moreiko, Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Butkiewicz, Mr. Vincent

MORGAN STREET Adamaitis. Mr. George Wiercinski, Mr. Frank

OAK STREET Chisar, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley

OLGA STREET Bartkowski, Mrs. Alexander Killian, Mrs. Stephen Michalczyk, Mrs. John

PANCOAST STREET Olszewski, Mr. Louis Jacubowicz, Mr. Joseph Maciejewski, Mr. Henry Polkowski, Mr. Bart Bednarski, Mr. Joseph Dawid, Mr. Edward

PETIT STREET Paszko, Mr. Leo

POPLAR STREET Pientka, Mrs. Leonard Henehan, Mrs. Thomas

PRICE STREET Skrobiszewski, Mrs. Matthew Green, Mrs. Isadore Marotti , Mrs. Samuel Duchnik, Mrs. Verna Sosnowski, Mr. John Siderowicz, Mr. Adolph Szwarc, Mr. Anthony Wojciechowski, Mr. Frank Buiocchi , Mrs. Charles

RIVER STREET Sosnowski, Mrs. John

SADlE STREET Regis, Mr. John

SCOTT ROAD Mishko, Mrs. Eleanor Damski, Mrs. Frank Begey, Mr. Michael

STORRS STREET Borusiewicz. Mrs. Genevieve Smiegocki, Mrs. Edward

THROOP STREET Zigray, Mrs. Ruth Lewandowski, Mrs. John

WITKO STREET Baranowski, Mrs. Edward

BLAKELY

Smola, Mrs. Stanley Walega , Wanda Szpara, Mr. Louis Wioncek. Mrs. James

FARMS

Van Dini, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Plevyak, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Kita, Mr. & Mrs. Frank K ashuba, Mr. & Mrs. Peter

!fJrogram

St. Mary's Visitation Church Golden Jubilee

TESTIMONIAL DINNER

Sunday - November 19, 1961 - 6:00 P. M.

St. Mary's Visitation Auditorium

STAR SPANGLED BANNER

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

I VOCATIO Rev. John F. Zalewski. Assistant Paslor - St. Mary's Visitation Church

FRESII FRt.:IT Cur CELERY HEARTS - Q EEN 0LIVES - SWEET GHERK!l\"S - RADISIIES

PRIME Rm OF BEEF MA HED PoTATOE - FRESH GREEN BEANS - SrECIAL SALAD

RoLL - BuTTER lcE CREAM - CAr<E - CoFFEE

INTRODUCTIO OF CO-ORDINATOR Mr. Andrew Papson, Golden ]ubilee Dinner Chairman

INTRODUCTIO OF TOASTMASTER Re\·. Henry B. Korpusik. Coordinator of St. Mary's Golden Jubilre

TOASTMASTER Dr. Frank V. Witkoski, D.D.S.

GREETINGS The Hon. John J. Maholick, M ayor o f Dickson Cit'y

MA TERlAL GROWTH OF ST. MAR Y' S Mr. Joseph Czarnecki, Pionerr of St. Mary's Visitation Church

SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF ST. MARY'S Mr. Helen Dworczak, Sccretary - Thr Christian Mothrrs

OUR GOOD FOR TUNE St. Mary's Visitation School Children. First Graders

CHORAL SELECTIONS St. Mary's Visitation School Choir. Miss Lorraine KotC'rach, M.M .. Direclo1

PRESIDENT KENNEDY'S TESTIMONJAL Attorney Leon Knoll

GOVER OR LA WRE CE'S TESTIMONIAL Mr. George Turock, Superintendent of Dickson Cif)' School.

REMARKS The Hon. William Scranton, U.S. Con{!rrrsman, 12th District

MESSAG E His Excellency, The Mo t Re\·. Bi. hop Henry T. Klonowski, D.D.

Auxiliarr Bishop of Seranion

HUMOR1ST Mr. Frank Marra

ADDRESS The Hon. Bernard Brominski, judge, Court of Common Pleas, Lu:.emr Count')'

REMARKS AND APPRECIA TION Rt. Rev. Msg-r. Peter P. Niebrzydowski, Pastor - St. Mary's l ' isitation ChUI·cii

BENEDICTION Rev. Clement A. Markowski, AssiJtant Pa .1 lor - St. Mary's Visitation Church

BOZE COS POLSKE 0RGA• DrNNER Musrc BY Mrs LoRRAINE C. KowRACII. M.M.

!Bene/actors

St. M ary' s Visitation Church Golden ]ubilee

The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter P. Niebrzydowski

The R ev. Henry B. Korpusik

The Rev. John F. Zalewski

The Rev. Clement A. Markowski

The Rev. Anthony J. Drogowski

Allen Organ Sales, Inc.

American Candle Company

Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality

Chri tian Motbers

Dickson City Bottling Works

Dickson City Dairy

Dworczak Funeral Home

First National Bank of Dickson City

Friend, A.

Gawlinski, The Children of John & Mary

Gibbon's Motor Sales

Guzek, Dr. & Mrs. Joseph

Holod Lumber Company

Holy Name Society

Hrinko, Mr. & Mrs. William

Jarosh's Pharmacy

John The J eweler

Key Stores Company

Kobierecki Body Works

Kolucki, Dr. & Mrs. Frank

Knoll, Attorney & Mrs. Leo

Kuranda, Mr. & Mrs. Frank

Lawler, Michael & Reif, Edmund County Commissioners

Lechowski, Paul & Son

Lorenzoni, Felix - Studio, Inc.

Marchel, Mr. & Mrs. Al & Mary Ann

Matthew's Wood Products

McLaughlin, Edward F. C., Company

Matuszewski, Mr. Antbony R.

O'Boyle, Michael - Caterer

Olshefski, Mr. & Mrs. John

Pepsi Cola

Polish Women's Alliance of America

Price Bus Company

Pudhoroczki, Beatrice

... .eckless, Dr. Daniel W.

Riggi, Mr. Vincent - Registered Architcct

Rudalewicz - "In Mernory of Anna Rudalc,\·icz"

R ydzewski, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph

Rydzewski, Joseph Robert & Joann

Seranten Times

Shander, Charles M. - Funeral Home

Sobkowiak, Mr. Frank

St. Ann's Society

St. Hedwig's Society

St. Mary's Ushers

If3ene/actors

St. Michael's Society

St. Stanislaus Ko tka Society

St. There a's Society

Stachacz, Dr. & Mrs. Stanley J. Third Order of St. Francis &

Ro ary Societies

Vi bi ky, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley

Westfield, E. C. - Company

Wieziolowski, Dr. & Mrs. Frank W., Sr.

Witiak Printing Service

Wiorkowski, John & Sons - Funeral Horn c

Witko, Mr. & Mrs. William

Witkoski, Dr. and Mrs. Frank

W roblewski, Joseph & Helen

Zucchi , Victor & Son

Jlponsprs

St. M ary' s Visitation Church Golden ]ubilee

Al's Sen·icenter

Bamboo Room, The

Bartkaw ki Dr. & Mrs. Jo eph

Bcck's Cleaner

Dolgc, C .B. - Company

Coca Cola Bottling Works

ovcleskie, Stanley A. - Insurance

Coveleskie, Dr. & Mrs. Vincent P.

Dickson City School Board

Eddie' Nur ery

Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company

Grzech, Mr. Adam

Grzenda, Mr. Florian

Kaczmarek, Atty. and Mrs. Walter W.

Kay Craft Company

Kohut, Miss Ann

Kuchin ki, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph

Lackawanna County Democratic Committee

Lane ki , Mr. and Mr . Antbony

Marra, Mr. & Mrs. Angelo

Mazur Frank - Funeral Home

Mcllody Monument Works

Miskovic, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew

Montdale Dairy

Morell Flora! Shop

National Jobbing Company

Noonan, A. H. - Company - Sacramental Wine

Parchinski, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Phoenix Roofing & Supply Company

Pompcy Coal Company

Remick, Mr. & Mrs. Frank

Remick, Pau l - Florist

Ricci, John & Sons

Rutkowski , Mr. Edward

Sadowski, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony & Family

Scranton, William - Congressman

Sirotnak, Hon. and Mrs. John J. Teetie, Mr. & Mrs. Naldo

Turock, Mr. & Mrs. George

Wojciechowski, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph

Zipay Pontiac - Buick

Zyrrar, Mr. & Mrs. John & Gerald

!J3oosters

St . Mary's Visitation Church Golden ]ubilee

Arnold Supply Company

Bentham, Mr. & Mrs. Isaac

Bielin ki, John & Clementine

Bi elinski, Mr. Peter

Bliss, Mr. & Mr . Walter

Brojack, Mr. William

Coon, W. H. - Company

Covaleskie, Mr. & Mrs. Edward - Dixie Ta~·ern

Czarnecki, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph

Davitt's Construction - Home Builders

Diocesan Guild Studios

Dobreniecki, Mr. & Mrs. Zigmund

Duch & Surdy

Duke Tire Sales

Eynon Drug Store

Gasparini Excavating

Gibbon's Beer

Glinsky Funeral Home - Throop

Foote & Becker Company

Halenda, Mr. & Mrs. John "Don"

Hanlon, Mayor James

Hanyak, Mrs. Catherine

Hemlock Dairy

Idle Hours Bowling Lanes

Janus, Mrs. Catherine

Joe's Men's Shop

Kipikas, Mr. & Mrs. Cyril

Korczakow ki , Mr. & Mrs. John

Kowalski, Mi s Stasia

Krajewski , Mr. & Mrs. John

Malaker, Jerorne

Ma lankow. ki, Mr. & M r .. Joseph

M id-Valley Alinemcnt Service

Olyphant Mili & Grain

Orbish, Mrs. Mary

Papson, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew

Paruzynski , Helen & Walter

Pasko, Mr. & Mrs. John

Petco Inc.

Purta, Mr. & Mrs. Konstanty

Regulski - Pulaski, Inc.

Rendzinski, Mrs. Frances

Seranten Cheroical Company

Seranten Tribune

Smoa , Mr. & Mrs. Stanley, Sr.

Sniegocki, Walter & Mary

St. Michael's Society - P.R.C.U. - #451

Szalkowski, Mrs. Helen & Son

Tylenda Jeep Sales

United States Air Force Famiy

V.F.W. - Dickson City Memoria Post #5937

Wiley Cadillac Company

Wisniewski, Mrs. Mary

W roblewski, Mrs. Helen

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St. M ary' s Visitation Church Golden ]ubilee

Adamaitis, Mr. & Mrs. George Adamowicz, Mr. & Mrs. Adam & Daughters Amcrican Stores Company Bartkowski, Miss Ann Bartkowski, Mrs. Antoinette n & B Auto Part Bielinski, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Biclinski. Mrs. Teofila Biclinski. Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Bright Con truction Company Durdyn, Mr. John Cieszelska, Mrs. Maryanna Frances Cichock i, Mrs. Frances David. Mr. & Mrs. Edward Fa !li ck Gelb Company Gleich. Mr. & Mr . Charles Go ka . Mr. & Mrs. Antbony Guzewski, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hoban, Frank H. - Company, Inc. Horan, Dorothy .Tacobi, Mrs. Maryanna Jaglinski, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jawn's Women's Wear - Olyphant Jaworski, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jcryga, Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Kachmar, Ann Kachmar, Kay Kachmar, Margaret Kamin ki , Miss Helen T<aminski, Miss Wanda Karmol Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Karla\'age, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Karo cik, Felicia Koloc. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kricski , Mr . France Kwicc, Mr. & Mr . Jo eph Langan. G. F. - Company Letkiewicz, Mr. John Lcvandoski , Mr. & Mrs. John Lilik, Mr. & Mr . Joseph Luchan ky, Mr. & Mr. John Malinowski Mr. & Mrs. Alfred S.

Marra, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mielechowski, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Morri., M r. & Mrs. John J. Obst, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Oleski, Mr. & Mr . Frank Olcvnik, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Paczkowski. Mr. & Mrs. Felix Pasinko, Mrs. Frances Petrini, Bart - Sheriff Pientka, Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Pinkus, & Sons, Inc. Plevyak, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Poprelarz, Mrs. Maryanna Romanchik, Mrs. Bernice Ro:·ajewski, Mrs. Frank Rusakiewicz, Mrs. Sophie & Helen Scranton Plate Glass Company Sebastianelli's Bakery - J essup Select Wallpaper & Paint Store - Olyphant Selveni , Mr. & Mrs. Antbony Semko, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Senetsky, Eleanor Shwed, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Sieminski, Mrs. Jean Sieminski, Mr. Robert Smoa , Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Sterling Service Swartz, Mr. & Mrs. Antbony Swierbcnski, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sysak, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Tabor, Mrs. Frank Tarnowski, Mr. & Mrs. Adam Walchinsky, Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Warholic, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Wasilisin, Mrs. Alice Weber, Mr. & Mrs. Carl

Wisniewski , Mr. & Mrs. Joseph

Wojnarski, Mr. & Mr . John

Yazinski, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley

Zaretski, Mr. & Mrs. Chester

Zigray, Mrs. Ruth

Znoski, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley

Our sincere thanks and God's Blessing upon the generosity of our

Benefactors, Sponsors, Boosters and Patrons. Everlasting gratitude to

the various committee which worked so zealously for the succes of

the Golden Jubilee. Grateful appreciation to the Polish American

Journal and the Scranton Times for access to their news' files. To

everyone who in anyway contributed to the success of the Golden

Jubilee, God bless you in your every endeavor.

Rt. R ev. Msgr. Peter P. Niebrzydowski1

Pastor

R ev. Henry B. Korpusik

R ev. john F. Zalewski

R ev . Clement A . Markowski

Dende Press, Inc. ~e Scranton, Pa .

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