Holy Spirit PNCC » Christmas http://www.holyspiritpncc.org One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic, and Democratic - 618 E. Gansevoort St., Little Falls, NY | 315-823-0793 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:10:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 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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