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.
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.
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.
- 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.
Thank you to all who attended our Harvest Dinner last Sunday. God bless you for your participation and patronage.
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.
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.
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 Parish is planning on having their annual golumbki (gołąbki) sale on Saturday October 10th at the church on 618 E. Gansevoort St., Little Falls, NY. For more information please call Father Rafal at 315-823-0793.
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.
