Holy Spirit PNCC » Christmas http://www.holyspiritpncc.org One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic, and Democratic - 618 E. Gansevoort St., Little Falls, NY | 315-823-0793 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:45:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Home Blessings, Kolęda Visits http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2012/01/07/home-blessings-koleda-visits/ http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2012/01/07/home-blessings-koleda-visits/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:29:34 +0000 admin http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/?p=587 Father Dadello is continuing the Polish tradition of Kolęda visits. During the weeks following Christmas he will be blessing homes. Everyone, even if they are not a member of the parish, is encouraged to call him at (315) 823-0793 to schedule a visit and a blessing of their home.

]]> http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2012/01/07/home-blessings-koleda-visits/feed/ 0 At Christmas http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2011/12/23/at-christmas/ http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2011/12/23/at-christmas/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:51:09 +0000 admin http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/?p=578 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!

]]> http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2011/12/23/at-christmas/feed/ 0 Advent and Christmas Holy Mass Schedule http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2011/11/30/advent-and-christmas-holy-mass-schedule/ http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2011/11/30/advent-and-christmas-holy-mass-schedule/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:46:22 +0000 admin http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/?p=569 Solemnity of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Thursday, December 4th

  • Holy Mass at 6 p.m.

Christmas Schedule:

Vigil of the Nativity of our Lord – Saturday, December 24th

  • Holy Mass in St. Johnsville – 4 p.m.
  • Holy Mass in Little Falls – 8 p.m.

Nativity of our Lord (Christmas) – Sunday, December 25th

  • Holy Mass in Little Falls – 11 a.m.
]]> http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2011/11/30/advent-and-christmas-holy-mass-schedule/feed/ 0 Children’s Christmas Party http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2011/01/07/childrens-christmas-party/ http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2011/01/07/childrens-christmas-party/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:55:25 +0000 admin http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/?p=414 The children of Holy Spirit Parish enjoyed a Christmas party in the parish hall following Holy Mass on Sunday, December 19th.

]]> http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2011/01/07/childrens-christmas-party/feed/ 0 A Tradition Continued – Blessing of Homes http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2011/01/07/a-tradition-continued-blessing-of-homes/ http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2011/01/07/a-tradition-continued-blessing-of-homes/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:44:19 +0000 admin http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/?p=412 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.

]]> http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2011/01/07/a-tradition-continued-blessing-of-homes/feed/ 0 Christmas Schedule at Holy Spirit and St. Johnsville http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2010/12/08/christmas-schedule-at-holy-spirit-and-st-johnsville/ http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2010/12/08/christmas-schedule-at-holy-spirit-and-st-johnsville/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:54:28 +0000 admin http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/?p=395 On Sunday, December 19 at 12.00 our Parish will sponsor Christmas Party for children of the parish. Soup and sandwiches will be served.

Christmas Schedule:

Friday – December 24 – Christmas Eve Holy Masses

Holy Mass in St. Johnsville – 4.00 p.m.
Holy Mass in Little Falls – 8.00 p.m.

Saturday – December 25 – Christmas Day Holy Mass

Holy Mass in Little Falls – 11.00 a.m.

Saturday – January 1 – Solemnity of the Circumcision of Our Lord

Holy Mass in Little Falls at 11.00 a.m.

Sunday – January 2 – Solemnity of the Holy Family

Vigil Holy Mass on Saturday, January 1st at 4.00 p.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 32 West Main Street in St. Johnsville.
Holy Mass in Little Falls – 11.00 a.m.

Thursday – January 6 – Solemnity of Epiphany

Holy Mass in Little Falls at 6.00 p.m.

]]> http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2010/12/08/christmas-schedule-at-holy-spirit-and-st-johnsville/feed/ 0 Polish National Catholic Church Continues Tradition http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2010/01/15/polish-national-catholic-church-continues-tradition/ http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/2010/01/15/polish-national-catholic-church-continues-tradition/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:48:57 +0000 admin http://www.holyspiritpncc.org/?p=172 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.

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  • 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.

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