Holy Spirit PNCC

Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church Holds Elections

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:01:26 +0000

Members of the Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church, PNCC, of Little Falls held their 84th annual parish meeting on Sunday February 21st. The parish was formed in 1926. The new committee, elected at the meeting, is Chairperson John Rogers, Vice-chair Teddie Colorito, Treasurer Francis Crandall, Financial Secretary Karen Filipski, Recording Secretary Janice Kupidlowski-Rogers and Directors Suzanne Bladek, Joan Crandall, Amy Brien, Tim Brien, Anita Dulak, Jimmy Filipski, Ron Hrobuchak and Gary Crandall.

The parish maintains a cemetery on Route 5 in East Herkimer. The cemetery committee members are Chairman Teddy Wojicki, Tim Brien, Jimmy Filipski, Mark Wojcicki, Jennifer Crandall, Suzanne Bladek, Cheryl Crandall and Ron Hrobuchak.

The PNCC was organized in Scranton, PA in 1897. Some of the differences between the denomination and Roman Catholic Church are that PNCC priests are allowed to marry and that the PNCC is a democratic church where the people control the finances of the Parish and elect the bishops of the Church. The Bishops of the Church cannot force a Parish to close or merge, only the people who own and maintain the Parish can make that decision for themselves.

Holy Mass is normally offered at our Parish at 11 a.m. on Sundays. People of all ethnicities and backgrounds are welcome. Holy Mass is celebrated in English though Polish hymns are often sung. To learn more about the parish please call Fr. Rafal Dadello at (315) 823-0793.

Easter babka sale

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:05:06 +0000

We are having an Easter babka sale which will include: babka, butter lambs, and chrusciki (fried cookies) with confectionery sugar on them. We will take orders for the Easter sale until the March 27th. Call in your orders to the following: 315-823-0793 (Parish) or 315-894-2539. We will also be holding an Easter Dinner on April 18 ,2010 immediately following Services.

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.

Annual Election Dinner

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:27:16 +0000

The Polish National Catholic Church is made up of baptized Christians who worship together, partake of the sacraments, hear and obey the Word of God. In the PNCC Parish property is owned by the people who purchase, build and maintain it. Annual meetings are part of our democratic Church’s process for accountability to its people. The PNCC is a Church where each member has a voice and a vote.

Our annual Election Dinner will be held after Holy Mass on Sunday, February 21. We are a democratic church and all parishioners are encouraged to participate in this important event.

Ash Wednesday and Lent at Holy Spirit Parish

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:23:07 +0000

Holy Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 17. Ashes will be distributed at the Holy Mass, which will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Stations of the Cross will be held at 6:00 p.m. on every Friday of the Lent season.

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.

Liturgical Services in the Christmas Season

admin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:23:34 +0000

Holy Spirit Parish will hold Christmas Eve Holy Mass/Pasterka Thursday, December 24 at 10pm.
Holy Mass of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Friday, December 25 at 11am.
Holy Mass for the Solemnity of the Humble Shepherds, Sunday, December 27 at 11am
Holy Mass for the Solemnity of Circumcision of our Lord, Friday, January 1 at 6pm. Following Holy Mass a special blessing will be given for everyone for uncoming 2010 year.
Solemnity of Holy Name of Jesus, Saturday, January 2, Holy Mass at 6pm
Solemnity of the Holy Family, Sunday, January 3, Holy Mass, 11am

All are welcome to attend at Holy Spirit Parish.

Photos from our Harvest Dinner

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:33:22 +0000

Thank you to all who attended our Harvest Dinner last Sunday. God bless you for your participation and patronage.

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Harvest Dinner

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:40:54 +0000

On Sunday, November 15 Holy Spirit Parish will be hosting a Harvest Dinner featuring roast pork at noon following Holy Mass. Everyone is invited. Tickets are $8.

Holy Spirit Pet Blessing Ceremony

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:02:17 +0000

Our Pastor, Fr. Rafal Dadello, blessed pets at the parish’s first pet blessings ceremony last weekend. People from the community joined members of our congregation in front of the church on 618 E. Gansevoort St. for the blessing ceremony. This custom is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi because of his love for all creatures. St. Francis is commemorated on October 4th in the Church calendar.

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