The Save Saint Adalbert’s group has a few updates on their efforts and they will be having a number of fundraisers coming up.
From a letter dated 07/11/08…
Dear Parish Family and Friends,
You will recall that on April 2, 2008 Bishop Kmiec issued a decree that St. Adalbert Parish would be merged into St. John Kanty effective September 1, 2008. We received the decree on April 9, 2008. On April 11, 2008 the St. Adalbert Parish Trustees and Council President sent a letter to the Bishop that we were formally beginning the Administrative Recourse Process against closing our parish, the Basilica of St. Adalbert in Buffalo, NY. This letter was in accordance with Canon Law which dictates that we must begin the appeal process within 10 days of the reception of the Bishop’s formal decree.
On April 22, 2008, Bishop Kmiec acknowledged receipt of our letter and wrote that “The execution of the decree will be suspended during the recourse process….St. Adalbert Parish continues to be within my Episcopal jurisdiction regarding all normal parish activities as defined by Canon Law.”
So the closing has been put on hold…
You can read the rest of the letter on the Save Saint Adalbert’s website…
The group & church also has a few fundraisers and events coming up…
PULASKI DAY PARADE Sun. July 20, 2008 1:30PM
Harlem Road (Route begins at Thruway mall and ends at Town Park) Cheektowaga, NY 14225
St. Adalbert Basilica parish will once again have a float in the Pulaski Day Parade. Be present for this great event honoring General Pulaski and celebrating our Polish heritage. The Save St. Adalbert effort strives to ensure that the St. Adalbert church community will be represented in this event for a long time to come.
SPAGHETTI DINNER Sun. July 27, 2008 – 12:00PM-6:00PM
Polish Falcons of America (Nest #6) 3171 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
We will hold a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser which will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert & coffee. There will be raffles and a cash bar. Admission is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for children. ALL PROFITS WILL GO TOWARD THE SAVE ST. ADALBERT APPEAL. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us to support the effort to save St. Adalbert Basilica.
TIME CAPSULE & RAFFLE DRAWING Sat. August 2, 2008 – 4:00PM
St. Adalbert Basilica, 212 Stanislaus Street, Buffalo, NY 14212
After the 4PM folk Mass, fundraiser raffle winners will be drawn. We will also be opening up our “Time capsule”. The artifacts inside will be put on display for all to see. Come view the mementos and treasures that have been part of the 100 year history of St. Adalbert Basilica.
ANNIVERSARY MASS Sun. August 10, 2008 – 11:00AM
St. Adalbert Basilica, 212 Stanislaus Street, Buffalo, NY 14212
We received a letter from the Vatican this year confirming that in 1907 St. Adalbert Church was given Brief as Basilica by Pope Pius X in 1907 and that it was recorded. We will hold a special Anniversary Mass to commemorate our Basilica Status. Artifacts from the time capsule will be on display and tours of the Basilica will be conducted following the Mass. A coffee/cookie social will follow. Please feel free to mingle and enjoy this wonderful celebration.
PARISH PICNIC Sun. August 17, 2008 – Starts at 12:00PM
Dingen’s Park, Dingens Street, Shelters 1 & 2, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Family, Friends, Supporters…all are welcome to this annual event guaranteed to be a good time. Bring a dish to pass. Hot dogs and pop will be provided. (Call the Rectory at 895-8091 to let us know you’ll be there to ensure pop & hot dogs.) There will be lots of fun, games and activities for the whole family. Swimming available for a fee. Come see what the St. Adalbert spirit is all about!
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Please support the group and Saint Adalbert’s any way you can!
