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May 8 2025

Summertime in Poland: A Festival of Herbs

Summer 2025 Sokol Polski Sneak Peek By Lawrence Kozlowski, Cultural Commissioner  In Poland, summer marks the beginning of an abundant harvest—fruits, vegetables, and especially herbs. On August 14th, the Feast of “Our Lady of Herbs” (Matka Boska Zielna), aromatic herbs are gathered in the early morning and brought to church for a special blessing.  These […]

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Dec 12 2023

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

Written by PFA Cultural Commissioner, Larry Kozlowski In Poland, welcoming with bread and salt is an expression of hospitality. Bread is treated by all Slavic peoples with respect, appreciation, and thanksgiving (Polish: Chleb). It is a part of every meal and shared on special holy days and holidays, including the sharing of unleavened bread on […]

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Oct 12 2022

Basic Quick Bread for the Holidays

Written by PFA Cultural Commissioner, Larry Kozlowski “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread!” These words are most familiar to us taken from the “Our Father” recited at Holy Mass, while praying the Rosary, and during our nightly prayers. The word bread is mentioned at least 492 times in the Bible, and it is easy […]

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