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PRCUA Święconka 2019
Members of PRCUA Districts #7, #8 and #9 and their guests celebrated the annual PRCUA Święconka. The event took place on Sunday, March 31st at the at Candle Light Banquets in Chicago Ridge, IL.
This year’s event was hosted by District #8. Guests were welcomed by District 8 Directors Elizabeth Dynowski and Mirek Cislo. The delicious Easter lunch included the traditional polish soup, “Żurek.” After the meal, Vice President Micheline Jamiński invited everyone to participate in a right-left game. As Mrs. Jaminski read the the Easter-themed text, everyone played the game by passing colored surprise eggs from left to right or right to left. At the end of the game, whoever was in possession of the egg with the Wesołego Alleluja greeting won the Polish basket full of Easter chocolates.
A delicious meal, friendly atmosphere and great companionship made this year’s Święconka a very relaxing and fun celebration of the Easter season and long-awaited spring. The 2019 Święconka was attended by PRCUA President James Robaczewski with his family, Vice President Micheline Jaminski and her husband, Richard, Secretary-Treasurer Agnieszka Bastrzyk with her family, National Directors Anna Krysinski and Joanna Ewa Cholewinski (D-7), Krystyna Lech and James Rustic (past Directors of D-8), Elizabeth Sadus (D-9), guests from from the Polish Falcons of America, 2019 Cinderella Runner – up Katarzyna Burdzy and 2019 Prince Charming Aleksander Sacinski, members of the Adult Culture Group, Sales Director Robert Fattore, Marketing Director Elżbieta Sawczuk and Naród Polski Executive Editor Lidia Kowalewicz. Special thanks to the PRCUA Wesoły Lud and its artistic director, Richard Jaminski, for a great folk dance performance during the event. For more pictures from the event please visit PRCUA Photo Gallery.
28th Annual PRCUA Shirley Ann Galanty Michigan State Ball
On Saturday, February 23rd, attendees joined
together in Troy, Michigan, for the 2019 PRCUA Shirley Ann Galanty Michigan
State Ball, which honors the graduates of PRCUA Polish dance schools based in
Michigan. This year saw the celebration of twelve talented young people: Alexis
Assenmacher, Kennedy Babicz, Faith Brandt, Maximilian Chabowski, Benjamin
Czarnota, Michael Federico, Grace Gutierrez, Brendan Lubiarz, Tapanga Makowski,
Alexandria Middleton, Zachary Palencik, and Katie Sigler. One of the highlights
of the evening was the drawing of winners for the State Ball Scholarship, which
was presented to Kennedy Babicz, Grace Gutierrez, Brendan Lubiarz, Alexandria
Middleton, and Tapanga Makowski.
The Ball was attended by PRCUA National President James Robaczewski, National Vice President Micheline Jaminski, and National Secretary-Treasurer Agnieszka Bastrzyk. Many thanks to the organizers for a beautiful evening and congratulations to all of the graduates!
Polonia Ensemble’s 2019 Family Carnival Ball
On February 16th, 2019, the Polonia Polish Folk Song and Dance Ensemble hosted its Annual Family Carnival Ball. The event took place at the Crystal Palace Banquets in Mount Prospect, IL, and gathered dancers, their families and friends. The evening included dinner, dancing and performances by different age groups of The Polonia Ensemble. The audience was regaled with various dances including: Tango, Swing, Twist, Polka, Polonaise and Waltz.
The choreographer of the evening was Mrs. Ewa Bielecka from Canada. The ensemble wishes to extend special thanks to their dance teachers: Jaclyn Krysinski, Magdy Rozko, Niki Romek, Emilki Wojciak i Lidii Ramotowskiej.
As always the event was a great success and was enjoyed by all. The highlight of the evening was the special performance by Mr. Miecio Dzis and his „Love Songs” played on the saxophone.
Representing PRCUA at the event were: Mr. James R. Robaczewski, PRCUA President and Mrs. Agnieszka Bastrzyk, PRCUA Secretary-Treasurer.
Congratulations to all the organizers of this fantastic event!
Dancing in The Polonia Polish Folk Song and Dance Ensemble is one of the many member benefits offered by The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America.
2019 Wesoły Lud Winter Dinner Dance
On January 19, 2019 “Wesoły Lud” hosted the Winter Dinner Dance at the Camelot Banquets in Hickory Hills, IL. The theme of the event was “Wesoły Lud on Ice”. Despite the winter weather 350 guests attended the event, many of whom dressed as their favourite Disney character. Members of the ensemble, their families and friends enjoyed the dinner togehter. The main atraction of the evening was the performance by “Wesoły Lud”. The group led by Richard Jaminski, the artistic director and choreographer, presented variety of folk dances from the different regions of Poland: Eastern Kraków, Sącz, Lublin, Rzeszów. The best part of the show was everybody’s favorite: Polka. The Emcee of the evening was the Vice – President of the PRCUA, Micheline Jaminski, who is the founder of “Wesoły Lud. For many years, Mrs. Jaminski was also the choreographer of the group.
This year’s “Wesoły Lud on Ice” Winter Dinner Dance was another resounding success. Bravo Pan Richard, Pan Mikey Dziadkowiec for your “Oberek” and “Kujawiak” and to all dancers for a job well done.
Congratulations to Olivia Cislo on her 5th Anniversary with “Wesoły Lud”. 30 years ago, her parents received their five year award! And remember: Dancing in a folk group as “Wesoły Lud” is one of the many benefits of becoming a PRCUA Member. The video from this event will be available soon on prcua.org, PRCUA Youtube Channel and on our Facebook page.
Annual Opłatek at PRCUA District 9 in Indiana
On Sunday, December 2, 2018, PRCUA members from District 9 met at the traditional Opłatek. The event was held at Casa Maria in Dyer, Indiana by District Director Elizabeth Sadus and St.Raphael Kalinowski School. Over 200 guests along with the new National Officers James Robaczewski, Micheline Jaminski and Agnes Bastrzyk, gathered to celebrate the Polish tradition which is to share the Opłatek called “Bread of Love” and exchange well wishes for Christmas and the coming year. After lunch, the parents and dancers from “Mała Polska,” students of Kalinowski Polish language school dressed in traditional folk costumes and invited the guests for their Christmas Performance picturing the Birth of Jesus in the Stajenka. The choreography to the beautiful Christmas story, songs and carols was prepared by Agata Wilgocki. At the end of the Opłatek gathering, there was an unexpected Santa visit which included gifts. The afternoon was full of joy and excitement. Thank you to District 9 for hosting this event and all participants! For more pictures from the event please visit our website Gallery and social media.
PRCUA Coloring Contest
To celebrate October Polish Heritage Month, PRCUA is hosting its annual coloring contest! This contest is open to PRCUA members from 3 to 18 years old. Use crayons, pencils, markers or paint (no fabric, sequins, or glitter, etc.). The simpler picture is designed for children ages 3-12 and the more difficult image for ages 13-18. 1st & 2nd place prizes will be awarded in each age category and the 1st place artwork will be featured on the PRCUA Christmas card. All other prizes are age-appropriate and include a certificate of achievement. DEADLINE: Entries must be received at the Home Office by Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
Picture for contestants 3-12 can be found HERE.
Picture for contestants 13-18 can be found HERE.
Please include contestant’s name, full address, grade, age, and society number. Also please indicate any association to a PRCUA language or dance school.
Join PRCUA at Summer Festivals!
August 10-12 Festival Polonaise – Golf Mill Parking Lot, Niles, IL
August 26 Polvision and 1030 AM Picnic – Stone Park, IL
August 31-
September 3 Taste of Polonia – Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL
September 16 Polish Fest, Michigan City, IN
Bon Voyage – 10th International Festival of Children’s Folk Ensembles!
Mid July 2018, PRCUA Vice President Micheline Jaminski will be traveling to Iwonicz Zdrój, Poland, as the guest of the Rzeszów Branch of Stowarzyszenie Wspólnota Polska, the organizers of the 10th International Festival of Children’s Folk Ensembles. She will be joined by Richard Jaminski, and the two children’s groups of which he is the Artistic Director and Choreographer – Wesoły Ludek of the PRCUA Southwest Center of Polish Song and Dance and PRCUA Polanie Dancers of the St. John Paul II Polish School – for both of which this will be the 5th such festival.
Joining these groups for this adventure are: Polonia Ensemble of Chicago (participating for the 3rd time) and – for the FIRST TIME – from Michigan: Halka-Zajączek Dancers (Detroit), Gwiazda (Hamtramck) and Opole (Warren). Total dancers and staff (not including parents): 145 – reminiscent of PRCUA’s 145th Anniversary! Upcoming issues of the Naród Polski, posts on our website and social media will include the reflections of many who will be experiencing the Iwonicz Zdrój Festival or even Poland for the first time! BON VOYAGE!
Don’t forget the PRCUA Family Picnic!
The 4th Annual PRCUA Family Picnic and Outdoor Mass will take place Sunday, June 24, 2018, hosted by D-7-8-9. Join us at PACF Grove, 18600 E. Glenwood-Thornton Rd., Glenwood, IL. The Mass will take place at noon and the picnic will run until 6 p.m.
Join us for music, refreshments, games, and more! Bring your own food or purchase food on site!
Call the Fraternal Department for more information at 773-782-2636.