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At Christmas

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:51:09 +0000

As the Christmas season approaches, we members of the Holy Spirit PNCC would like to offer our prayers to all our loved ones, relatives, friends and to the community.

It can be difficult to focus on the true meaning of Christmas while being overwhelmed by the commercialism and the greeting of “Happy Holidays”, that too often represent Christmas today. The birth of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior must be our focus. The message of the Good News proclaimed by our Lord and his apostles should guide our thoughts and actions every day of the year.

May the Lord bless you with the gift of His perfect peace this Christmas and a sense of His presence in your heart every day of the New Year!

A Tradition Continued – Blessing of Homes

admin — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:44:19 +0000

Fr. Rafal is continuing the tradition of blessing homes during the period between Christmas and The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, February 2nd which is the Polish feast day Matki Boskiej Gromnicznej.

The visit by the priest to bless the home of the faithful is known as Kolęda. This word is derived from a similar Polish word which refers to Christmas carols and hymns. In Poland, carolers would stroll through the towns and villages, singing the beautiful hymns to share the message of peace, love and salvation that was brought to the world by the birth of the Christ child in Bethlehem. Christmas decorations in the U.S. often appear before Thanksgiving and are gone shortly after New Year’s Day. The Polish tradition is to decorate at the end of Advent and to enjoy the beauty of the decorations into February. Thus the true meaning of Christmas is carried well into the New Year. Everyone is invited to contact Fr. Dadello at (315) 823-0793 to schedule a Kolęda visit and blessing of their home.

All Saints and All Souls Days

admin — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:22:54 +0000

On Monday, November 1 is Solemnity of All Saints, Holy Mass at 6.00 p.m.

In Polish tradition November is the month when we pray for our loved ones who have passed away. If anyone wishes to remember in prayer their deceased relatives and have Holy Mass offered for them during the month of November, please fill out a Holy Souls (All Souls) envelope or just send Father Dadello any envelope with a list of those for whom you wish to offer a prayer.

This Sunday is also Saint Valentine’s Day

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:03:07 +0000

On that day we would like to remind everyone about the true Christian meaning of love. We invite everyone who would like to receive God’s blessing of their marriage and friendship to join us.

Polish National Catholic Church Continues Tradition

admin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:48:57 +0000

Our Pastor, Fr. Rafał Dadello, is continuing the tradition of blessing homes during the period between Christmas and The Presentation of the Lord Feast, February 2nd which is the Polish feast day Matki Boskiej Gromnicznej (Our Lady of the Thunder Candle).

The visits by the priests to bless the homes of the faithful are known as Kolęda. This word is derived from a similar Polish word which refers to Christmas carols and hymns. The carolers wound their way through the towns and villages, sharing the beautiful hymns to share the message of peace, love and salvation that was brought to the world by the baby of Bethlehem. In America, Christmas decorations often appear before Thanksgiving and they are gone shortly after New Year’s Day. The Polish tradition is to decorate at the end of Advent and to enjoy the beauty of the decorations into February. Thus the true meaning of Christmas is carried well into the new year.

Anyone is welcome to contact Fr. Dadello at (315) 823-0793 to schedule a Kolęda visit and home or apartment blessing.

Blessing of Pets

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:47:19 +0000

Fr. Rafal and the entire Parish invites pet owners from across the region to bring their furry, feathered, or otherwise attired friends to Holy Spirit Parish, 618 E. Gansevoort St., Little Falls, NY, for a special blessing of animals in honor of the Commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi. The blessing will be held at the Parish on Saturday October 10th. For more information please contact Fr. Rafal at 315-823-0793.

Holy Spirit Polka Festival Fun

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:34:01 +0000

Members of the Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church, PNCC, of Little Falls held their annual Polka Fest on Saturday September 12th at the East Herkimer Fish and Game Club. Approximately 100 people enjoyed the music of Bill and Ed’s Polka Band and the delicious homemade Polish Food.

The dance is one of the major fund raisers for the tiny parish and the support of the community was greatly appreciated.

The Polish National Catholic Church is similiar to the Roman Catholic Church in certain respects but different in others. Some of the differences between the denominations are that the PNCC allows its clergy to marry and that the PNCC is a democratic Church where the people own the parish property, manage its finances, and determine its future.

Holy Mass is normally offered at the church on 615 E. Gansevoort St., Little Falls at 11 a.m. on Sunday in English. All are welcome regardless of of background or ethnicity. To learn more about the parish please call Fr. Dadello at 315-823-0793.