Polish picnic

Our picnic was a great success! The weather was a bit cloudy at first, but no rain and bright sunshine as the afternoon went on. That, the great food, and Polka Stony’s music kept everything upbeat. The food was so popular this year that, by 3:30 – a half hour before the event was scheduled to end – we started to run out of golumki, potato and cabbage pierogi, and haluski!  We’ll have to make more for next time.

Grateful thanks go to our visitors and patrons. It was so good to see all of you. Lots of new faces and lots of loyal repeaters.  You make this event fun and worthwhile.

The raffles were a big hit. Thanks to Bobbi Lasinski (grocery bag raffle) and Sue Bednarek (Chinese auction).  And, we did very well on the bake sale.  Kudos to Maryanne Greenfield and our volunteer bakers.

This year was the first time our Parish made our own potato pierogi. Credit goes to our Pierogi Pinchin’ Society: Pat Zalewski, Jennifer Fragola, Richard Zalewski, Helen Stasiak, Maryanne Greenfield, Deb Kolonko, Sue Prince, Sue Bednarek, Bobbi Lasinski, Linda Klusek, Lynne Kazinetz, Carol Rightnour, and Father Senior Madej.

Dave Greenfield and Rick Navatka kept the cars in line in the parking lot. And let’s not forget our outdoor set-up and tear-down crew: Dave Greenfield, Steve Zalewski, Richard Zalewski, and John Lasinski.

Our kitchen crew kept that great food coming: Joe Kolonko, Pat Zalewski, Jen Fragola, Carol Rightnour, Bill Ostroski,Jr., and J. J. Kolonko. And, our food servers were busy just about all afternoon: Deb Kolonko, Sue Prince, Lynne Kazinetz, Weisia Madej, J. J. Kolonko, and Joe Kolonko.

Maureen Navatka, Pat Zalewski, and Carol Rightnour took food orders and cash, and Richard Zalewski manned the drinks table.

Our welcomers and greeters said “hello,” “come back again,” and helped folks find what they needed:  Bobbi and John Lasinski, and Steve Zalewski.

A big Thank You goes to Rick Navatka for driving to Pennsylvania the Saturday before the picnic to pick up the great kielbasa that everyone raves about.

Father Sr. Madej kept up our spirits, told us we could do it, and gave us the support we needed.

If I forgot anyone’s contribution, please let me know and I’ll add it.  You are all terrific.