These folks chose to eat inside our new Parish hall.

The food must be great if the kids like it!

Grateful thanks go to our visitors and patrons. It was so good to see all of you. Lots of new faces and lots of loyal repeaters.  You make this event fun and worthwhile.

The raffles were a big hit. Thanks to Bobbi Lasinski (grocery bag raffle) and Sue Bednarek (Chinese auction).  And, we did very well on the bake sale.  Kudos to Maryanne Greenfield and our volunteer bakers.

This year was the first time our Parish made our own potato pierogi. Credit goes to our Pierogi Pinchin’ Society: Pat Zalewski, Jennifer Fragola, Richard Zalewski, Helen Stasiak, Maryanne Greenfield, Deb Kolonko, Sue Prince, Sue Bednarek, Bobbi Lasinski, Linda Klusek, Lynne Kazinetz, Carol Rightnour, and Father Senior Madej.

Linda K, Pat Z, Deb K, Lynne K, and Helen S fill and stuff pierogi.

Bobbi L, Sue B, Maryanne G, and Sue P round out the crew.

Dave Greenfield and Rick Navatka kept the cars in line in the parking lot. And let’s not forget our outdoor set-up and tear-down crew: Dave Greenfield, Steve Zalewski, Richard Zalewski, and John Lasinski.

Our kitchen crew kept that great food coming: Joe Kolonko, Pat Zalewski, Jen Fragola, Carol Rightnour, Bill Ostroski,Jr., and J. J. Kolonko. And, our food servers were busy just about all afternoon: Deb Kolonko, Sue Prince, Lynne Kazinetz, Weisia Madej, J. J. Kolonko, and Joe Kolonko.

Our patrons get in line for our great food.

Maureen Navatka, Pat Zalewski, and Carol Rightnour took food orders and cash, and Richard Zalewski manned the drinks table.

Our welcomers and greeters said “hello,” “come back again,” and helped folks find what they needed:  Bobbi and John Lasinski, and Steve Zalewski.

A big Thank You goes to Rick Navatka for driving to Pennsylvania the Saturday before the picnic to pick up the great kielbasa that everyone raves about.

Father Sr. Madej kept up our spirits, told us we could do it, and gave us the support we needed.

If I forgot anyone’s contribution, please let me know and I’ll add it.  You are all terrific.

Holy Mass was celebrated by our diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Anthony Mikovsky. Co-celebrants included our Prime Bishop, Robert Nemkovich; our pastor, Fr. Sr. Walter Madej; our former pastor, Dennis Ruda; Reverend Jack Kissel of Solvay United Methodist Church; Fr. Marion Pociecha, Fr. Stanley Bilinski, Fr. Rafal Dadello, and Deacon Jim Konicki Our acolyte John J. Kolonko assisted.

After he blessed the new hall, Bishop Mikovsky and the rest of our guests enjoyed a delicious meal, inspiring speakers and music, and delightful company. We were pleased to receive so many compliments on the hall.

We are so thankful to our generous and hardworking parishioners for their support; our Parish Committee for its leadership; our contractor, Larry Komuda for his skill and generous efforts; the YMS of R; Liz Kotula and Mike and Sue Bednarek for a new commercial stove; and to Pelligra Moving Company for donating furniture, a refrigerator, and their moving services. Many other parish members and friends made special gifts and donated their time and hard work to support the building of the hall. We thank them all.