Nest 88/811, New Britain, Conn.

Nest 88/811, New Britain, Conn.
District V, organized in 1924

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In Memoriam [10/22/07]
National First Vice President Remembers Druh Tadeusz Galaszewski
By Patricia Del Busse, PFA National Vice President
This year, the Annual Day of Prayer for the Polish Falcons of America, which is held at Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pa., was moved back to September 23. As usual, Nests 88 and 811 from New Britain, Conn., came with a bus full of pilgrims to observe this occasion. But this year, one very important individual was not with the group.

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Nest 88 and District V have recently lost one of their most beloved members, Druh Tadeusz Galaszewski, who passed away on July 19. Druh Galaszewski held many positions within his Nest and District. Most recently, he was the District V representative to the Legion of Honor Commandery. Druh Galaszewski had his own special way of presenting Legion awards to the members of District V, which included informing the newly inducted members that they were now a “Prince” or “Princess” of the Polish Falcons. He was very much into protocol, presentation, respect, honor and dignity.

My memories are mostly of Druh Galaszewski at Doylestown. Each year, Nest 88 brings their flags and leads a procession into the church. Many of the Nest 88 members in attendance understand Polish, which I am grateful for because the priests at Mass speak and give instructions in Polish. Immediately following Mass, Falcon members march to the cemetery and pay their respects to Dr. T.A. Starzynski and Wasilewski at their graves. In recent years, Druh Galaszewski asked me to drive him to the cemetery because the walk was getting more and more difficult for him. Druh Galaszewski always called me Patricia. I would go get my van, pick him up and then drive over to the gravesite. We would then walk hand-in-hand to visit the graves of Starzynski and Wasilewski where Druh Galaszewski would kindly make a speech (in Polish) at each site. On our short drive, Druh Galaszewski would speak very highly of his wife, Zofia, and share stories of his family and his health.

It was very nice to have those brief visits with him, and I will certainly miss this unique man who brought so much to this organization and to everyone who came into contact with him.

May Druh Galaszewski forever rest in peace. He will be missed.

Caption: Pictured above are Druh Tadeusz Galaszewski and Druhna Patricia Del Busse during last year’s PFA Doylestown Pilgrimage. Click to enlarge.

From the left is Andrew Mechlinski, Somuath Phouyaphone and Stanley Rembisz at Bushnell Park. Click to enlarge.

Member Spotlight [9/24/07]
Nest 88 Members Run In New England 5K Race
By Diane Mechlinski, For Nest 88
The third-largest timed road race in New England took place on August 9, a 5K that started from Bushnell Park in Hartford, Conn., and took a two loop course circling the state capital. Three Falcon Nest 88, New Britain, Conn., Running Club members, Stanley Rembisz, Andrew Mechlinski and Somuath Phouyaphone, participated.

Although this 5K race focuses on corporate team competition, individuals and other groups were encouraged to participate, with this year’s event benefiting the Special Olympics of Connecticut. The Corporate 5K, sponsored by JB Sports, Inc., annually provides individuals, companies and organizations, as well as any form of grouped runners, with the opportunity for morale boosting as well as team building, and each year strives to benefit varying area causes.

Participants were scored individually and as teams in the following divisions: Men’s Open Teams, Men’s Masters (40 years of age and older), Women’s Open Teams, Women’s Masters (40 years of age and older) and overall by age grouping.

Representing the Polish Falcon Nest 88 Running Club were Stanley Rembisz, who finished 76th overall with a time of 20:50 and came in 10th in the Men’s age 50-59 category. Andrew Mechlinski finished 129th overall with a time of 22:13 and came in 22nd in the Men’s age 50-59 category. Somuath Phouyaphone finished 181st overall with a time of 23:32 and came in 54th in the Men’s age 40-49 category. In the Men’s Masters Team category results, the Polish Falcon Nest 88 Running Club finished an impressive 8th overall, with a combined finishing time of 1:06:35.

Congratulations, runners!

Stanley Olszewski.

In Memoriam [9/24/07]
Druh Stanley Olszewski Was A Gold LOH Member
By Diane Mechlinski, For Nest 88
Stanley J. Olszewski, 84, a member of Nest 88, New Britain, Conn., since 1954, died on April 9 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut (New Britain General campus) in New Britain after a short illness.

Stanley was the loving husband of Wanda (Krawiec) Olszewski for more than 54 years and the loving father of a daughter, Diane.

A U.S. Army veteran of World War II and graduate of Hillyer College, Stanley worked as an accountant, then as a stockbroker for many years. He was employed by Buell Securities of Glastonbury, Conn., until his death.

Over the years, Stanley was a member of various veteran and socio-cultural organizations, some of which included the Fighting 69th Infantry Division Association, Connecticut Catholic War Veterans, Sacred Heart Catholic War Veterans, TGM Memorial Post, Pulaski Democratic Club, Polish National Alliance, the Holy Cross Holy Name Society and Nest 88.

After 53 years of service to the Polish Falcons of America, Stanley received the Gold Legion of Honor Medal. He was also a Nest 88 Director to District V for the past 14 years.

A Memorial Mass celebrating Stanley’s life was held at St. Jerome Church in New Britain. Afterward, Interment with military honors was privately held at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Tadeusz Mroczek.

In Memoriam [9/24/07]
Druh Tadeusz Mroczek A Member For 50 Years
By Diane Mechlinski, For Nest 88
Tadeusz Mroczek, 86, a Nest 88, New Britain, Conn., member for nearly 50 years, died on April 16 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut (New Britain General campus).

Born in Poland, he was the beloved husband of Jozefa (Nosek) Wanke Mroczek, and the son of the late Michal and Magdalena Mroczek. Coming from Belgium, he was a resident of New Britain for 54 years. Tadeusz was formerly employed by the Fafiur Bearing Company for 30 years before retiring in 1983.

During his 50 years of Nest 88 membership, Tadeusz was a recipient of the Falcon Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals of Honor, which were bestowed upon him for his many years of dedicated fraternal service. He was also a member of the Pulaski Democratic Club in New Britain and Sacred Heart Church.

In addition to his beloved wife, Jozefa, Tadeusz is survived by a son, Joseph Mroczek, and his wife, Sophia, of Plainville, Conn.; a daughter, Bozena Pare of New Britain; two brothers, Augustyn Mucha and Jan Mucha; and a sister, Jozefa Olejnik, all of Poland; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and two nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Theresa Hojda, and his first wife, Jozefa (Dzidek) Mroczek.

Funeral services, along with a Mass of Christian burial, were held, followed by interment at Sacred Heart Church in New Britain.

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Recent Events [8/20/07]
Nest 88 Celebrates 100 Years With Banquet, Mass
By Diane Mechlinski, For Nest 88
It is a monumental milestone for an organization to reach their centennial. Over the course of such a long period of time, many obstacles and events can hinder its growth and continuance. Generations of committed individuals are needed to work together in cooperation, decade after decade, so as to pass on the traditions and aspirations of those that instilled its beginning. Nest 88, New Britain, Conn., has accomplished this, and more, as it proudly commemorates its 100th anniversary during this year of 2007. [Full Story]

Caption: Pictured is National President Wallace Zielinski, District V Director John Kowarik, District V President Philip Zambrello and his wife Diane.

Recent Events [7/19/07]
Nests 88/811 Commemorate Corpus Christi Tradition
By Diane Mechlinski, For Nest 88
The Feast of the Corpus Christi (Boze Cialo) is a day on which the Catholic Church commemorates the institution of the Holy Eucharist. Since the Eucharist is the central feature of Catholicism, made present in the sacrifice of the Holy Mass, this feast is considered to be of enormous importance. Upholding this tradition, Sacred Heart Church in New Britain, Conn., held its procession honoring this feast on Sunday, June 10, and Nests 88 and 811 took part in this annual tradition. [Full Story]

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Recent Events [5/21/07]
Nest 88 Takes Part In Pope John Paul II Celebration
By Diane Mechlinski, For Nest 88
Nest 88, New Britain, Conn., members were proud to participate in a most unique and special celebration held recently with the Polish Catholic community of New Britain.

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He’s been described as the most revered human being on earth. He’s been known to be the most tireless moral voice of a secular age, reminding humankind of the worth of individuals in the modern world. These descriptions are for none other than the late Pope John Paul II.

In 1969, before he became pontiff, Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, born in Wadowice, Poland, came to New Britain, led parishioners of the Polish community in the celebration of Mass and stayed at Sacred Heart Church. On Sunday, April 1, one day prior to the second anniversary of his death, Sacred Heart Church honored his extraordinary life with the unveiling, dedication and blessing of a statue in his likeness. [Full Story]

Nest 811 Officers
President:
Romualda Kaczynski
Vice President:
Vicky Karolczyk
Financial Secretary:
Janina Buczek
Recording Secretary:
Ewa Pomykala

Auditors
Jadwiga Pisarski
Helena Pomykala
Stella Zak-Narozniak

Sick Committee Officers
Alina Klimaszewski
Eugenia Chudzinski

Meetings
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the PFA Nest 88 Hall, located at 201 Washington Street in New Britain. There are no meetings in July and August.