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Parish Societies, Associations and Clubs
Holy Name Society
Founded in 1917
St. Joseph's Society
The society was formed in 2008 to bring together the members of the Holy Rosary Society and St. Joseph's Guild
Polish Club
This is a social club. Although it is not
part of Saint Joseph's Parish, many parish members are also members of the club
Holy Rosary Society - no longer active
The oldest organization in the parish was the Holy Rosary Society (also called Bractwo Rozancowe Niewiast).
Founded in 1888 by Fr. Szmigiel, it was organized by Mrs. Julianna Bialkowska
(the first president) with the help of Mrs. Helen Rozanska. There were 16
members in the year 1895. Other past presidents include Josephine Pisula, Sophia
Nowicki, Mary Wolak, Ada Nawrocki, and Rose Wolenter
The St. Joseph Guild - no longer active
The St. Joseph Ladies Guild was organized
on March 15, 1968 by Fr. Pleban. This group was organized for parish women as a
means for them to come together to socialize and to perform charitable works for
the church. The first officers were: Gabriella Banaszak, president; Veronica
Lesniowski, vice president; Josephine Sanzimier, secretary; and Alice Osniak
treasurer.
St. Aloysius Society No. 129 P.R.C.U. - no longer active
This Society was organized in the year
1900. It is no longer an active organization in our parish
The Polish Women's Alliance of America - no longer active
On October 19, 1923 the (society of Tow.
Matki Boskiej Czestochowskiej was founded by Fr. Przybylski for the purpose of
starting a parish bazaar. The group of women was organized by Anastazja Hiechast
(the first president) and Honorota Wotowska. The remaining officers of the
founding group were: Karolina Komenda, vice president; Katarzyna Wisniewska,
financial secretary; and Rozalla Sejut, recording secretary; and Tekla Firlik,
treasurer. It is no longer an active organization in our parish
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