Cultural, educational and charitable events in and for the Polish Community of Windsor, Ontario.
On February 21st 2023, there was the opening of our Canadian-Polonia display from Windsor, Canada, at a prestigious location, the Senate of the Republic of Poland, with the participation of the Marshal, Prof.Tomasz Grodzki. It was a historic occasion, paying tribute to Nicolaus Copernicus, the father of modern astronomy, on the 550th anniversary of his birth.
Sitting (left to right): Sister Pawla Ryniec – Polish Ursuline Sisters SJK, Halina Roznawski – Polonia Centre Vice President, Kitty Pope – Chief Executive at WPL, Susanne Sawicki – PCSAW. Standing (left to right): Tomasz Blonka – “Wisla” Volleyball Club, Sister Teresa Sroka – Polish Language School at Holy Trinity RC Parish, Beata Jasniewicz – KPH Windsor, Rev. Stanislaw Izdebski – Holy Trinity RC Building Fund, Maria Kulesza – “Tatry” Song & Dance Ensemble, Roman Sak – Windsor White Eagles Sports & Recreation, Gerald Koski – Polonia Centre President, Stanislaw Beben – Polish-Canadian Business Association, Michal Zalewski – “Polskie Nadzieje”, Jerzy Rozalski – Polish Varieties Radio in Detroit – WNZK 680/690 AM
In 1978, Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc. was incorporated as a Non-Profit Charitable Corporation in the Province of Ontario with a mandate to participate in cultural, educational and charitable events in the Polish Community of Windsor, as well as to provide financial assistance to not-for-profit organizations. The Organization owns and operates Global Maintenance Company which provides the source of revenue to meet this mandate.
With this year’s distribution, we have awarded over 1.4 million dollars in Donations, Sponsorships and Academic Awards since 1978.
Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc. values the relationship we have built over the past 43 years with members of our Parish, the Polish Ursuline Sisters as well as all other Polonia Organizations. By working together, we promote our Polish culture and traditions to make the Polish community successful within our Canadian Society.
For over 30 years, the Cultural Committee of Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc. has organized the annual “Dozynki”. The event features traditional harvest activities as celebrated in Poland and showcases the accomplishments and achievements of Polish youth in Windsor – thus earning the title of “Gala of Excellence”. Annual donations & sponsorships in support of Polish Organizations, and others, are distributed.
This year’s Gala was held on October 16, 2022 and the recipients are listed below.
Canadian Red Cross – Aid for Ukraine $20,000
Tatry Song & Dance Ensemble $17,500
Holy Trinity R.C. Church Building Fund $15,000
Ursuline Sisters of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus $10,000
Polish School at Holy Trinity Parish $5,000
Polish Canadian Business & Professional Association $5,350
Julien’s House $5,000
Polish Canadian Students’Association of Windsor $4,500
Windsor White Eagles Sports & Recreation $3,000
“Polskie Nadzieje” of Windsor $2,500
KPH Windsor (Polish Scouting Association) $2,000
Windsor Public Library $2,000
Polish Varieties Radio – WNZK 680/690 AM $1,500
Wisla Volleyball Club Windsor $1,100
Academic Awards Program
This program was established in 1981 to encourage and support students of our Polish Community in their pursuit of higher education. This year four Undergraduate and three Graduate students shared in a total of $19,000.
The full list of recipients is posted under “Polonia Centre/Polonia Centre Academic Awards”.
Prepared by: Halina Roznawski, Vice President
Photo – Maria Wojewnik – Publisher, PoloniaWindsor.ca
Polonia Centre Cultural Committee, The Holy Trinity R.C. Parish, Dom Polski – Polish Peoples’ Home Association along with Polish Club Windsor and Polish Youth Group, The Polish-Canadian Business and Professional Association of Windsor, The Tatry Song and Dance Ensemble and ZHP Windsor cordially invite Everyone to celebrate the Polish Heritage Month in Windsor in May 2022. Organizers with the generous support of Sponsors such as Polonia Centre and with the collaboration of the other Organizations prepared variety of events – such as exhibits, performances, presentations, games and social gatherings. All of the above will provide an opportunity to learn more about Polish culture, history, traditions and the contributions of our predecessors on Canadian soil.
We would greatly appreciate, if you would reserve some of your time and attend these events. All of them are admission free except for May 8th Mother’s Day Lunch and May 28th Heritage Gala organized and sponsored by Polonia Centre Cultural Committee.
Please celebrate Polish Heritage Month (Miesiac Dziedzictwa Polskiego) by displaying Polish flags.
For full schedule of events please see our programs in English and Polish, as below:
Polish Heritage Month – May 2022 Miesiac Dziedzictwa Polskiego – Maj 2022
Text- courtesy of: Maria Wojewnik, Website Publisher
Images – Courtesy of: Polish Club Windsor and Dom Polski-Polish People’s Home Association
The Board Members of Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc., along with our subsidiary Global Maintenance Company, have elected to support the aid and relief of those in need in Ukraine. A motion was passed to send relief in the amount of $20,000 to the Canadian Red Cross.
Why the Canadian Red Cross?
Following is a section from the News Release issued by Global Affairs Canada:
“Canada will match every donation made by individual Canadians to the Canadian Red Cross between February 24, 2022, and March 18, 2022, up to a maximum of $10 million.” ………………. “. These critical funds will allow the Red Cross to support immediate and ongoing relief efforts and other critical humanitarian activities, both in Ukraine and in surrounding countries, including support for populations that have been displaced”.
Bottom line – they have the 100+ years of experience, logistical tactics, and good ole “feet on the ground”!
Plus, matching funds by the government.
The Polonia Centre Board of Directors pray for quick resolution, an end to hostilities and for safety for the People of Ukraine, Poland and their Allies.
Text – Courtesy of: Halina Roznawski, Victor Wolanski
This coming Saturday, March 5th 2022 Polish Club Windsor presents at Dom Polski, 1275 Langlois Ave in Windsor ON, Pasta Lunch & Dinner Fundraiser to provide much needed relief for Ukraine refugees. Admission – 25$ per person. Walk in and out between noon and 6pm. Baskets and door prizes to be won will be drawn the following day. All the money will be send directly to the city of Lubycza Królewska in Poland, which receives hundreds of the Ukrainians daily. It is located right on the border crossing in Tomaszow Lubelski County. For more information please call: (519) 991-2715 or email: info@polishclubwindsor.ca. We thank you in advance for your support!
On July 7, 2021 one of the oldest Polish-Canadian Organizations in the Windsor-Essex area – Polish Social Club of Windsor – Polski Klub Towarzyski (PKT) celebrated its 70-th Anniversary. The Organization was established by Polish Veterans of World War II who emigrated to Canada after the end of the war.The Club has been actively promoting Polish culture and heritage in Canada since 1951. The Polish-Canadian community of Windsor-Essex recognizes and appreciates the contributions and the achievements of the past and present Members of the Club and its Leaders. We are thankful for their dedication to preserving Polish culture, language and heritage. Over the years Club organized countless unforgettable social and cultural events – such as performances, historical lectures, exhibitions and famous theme balls. The Club also supported many charities financially in Canada and in Poland. We are especially grateful for the Clubs’ commitment in protecting historical truth, in particular – for presenting the role of the Polish Army in the World War II victory, a fact almost forgotten now.
Congratulations on this Milestone Anniversary – “100 LAT!” – and many more years to come!
PKT celebrating 70th Anniversary at Polish Beach in Colchester – August 21, 2021. 1st row from the left: Kasia Wierciak, Adam Wierciak, Emma Wierciak, Danuta Siniarska, Maria Spanik-Wroblewski, Marta Kusmierczyk, Krystyna Chelstowska, Anna Sajczyk, Andrzej Marszal, Elzbieta Marszal. 2-nd row from the left: Andrzej Siniarski, Ryszard Wroblewski, Ryszard Kusmierczyk, Ryszard Jurczynski, Ryszard Chelstowski.
Photo: Courtesy of the Polish Social Club of Windsor
Text: Maria Wojewnik
In 1978, Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc. was incorporated as a Non-Profit Charitable Corporation in the Province of Ontario with a mandate to participate in cultural, educational and charitable events in the Polish Community of Windsor, as well as to provide financial assistance to not-for-profit organizations. The Organization owns and operates Global Maintenance Company which provides the source of revenue to meet this mandate.
With this year’s distribution, we have awarded over 1.3 million dollars in Donations, Sponsorships and Academic Awards since 1978.
Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc. values the relationship we have built over the past 43 years with members of our Parish, the Polish Ursuline Sisters as well as all other Polonia Organizations. By working together, we promote our Polish culture and traditions to make the Polish community successful within our Canadian Society.
For over 30 years, the Cultural Committee of Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc. has organized the annual “Dozynki”. The event features traditional harvest activities as celebrated in Poland and showcases the accomplishments and achievements of Polish youth in Windsor – thus earning the title of “Gala of Excellence”. Annual donations & sponsorships in support of Polish Organizations, and others, are distributed. Due to the restrictions imposed by Covid-19, the event has been cancelled for a second year, however, our commitment in support of our community has not changed.
2021 Donation & Sponsorship Recipients:
· “Tatry” Song & Dance Ensemble $10,000
· Holy Trinity RC Church – Building Fund $ 7,500
· Polish Ursuline Sisters of AHJ $ 6,500
· Polish Language School $ 5,000
· Polish Canadian Business & Professional Association $ 5,350
· Leddy Library at the University of Windsor $ 3,000
· Polskie Nadzieje” Vocal Group $ 2,000
· Canadian Polish Congress – Windsor Branch $ 1,900
· Windsor Public Library $ 1,800
· Polonia Windsor White Eagles Sports & Recreation $ 1,500
· Polish Varieties Radio – WNZK 680/690 AM $ 1,500
· Visla Volleyball Club of Windsor $ 1,000
Academic Awards Program:
This program was established in 1981 to encourage and support students of our Polish Community in their pursuit of higher education. This year, six Undergraduate and two Graduate students shared in a total of $21,000.
A list of recipients is posted under “Polonia Centre/Polonia Centre Academic Awards”.
Prepared by: Halina Roznawski, Vice President
2020 Donations & Academic Awards from Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc.
Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc. is committed to promoting our Polish culture and traditions as well as supporting activities which strengthen the fabric that binds the Polish community making it successful within our Canadian Society. The Organization owns and operates the Global Maintenance Company which provides the source of revenue to meet our mandate.
For the past 30+ years, the Cultural Committee of Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc. organized the Annual “Dozynki / Harvest Festival”. The event features the traditional harvest activities celebrated in Poland and promotes the accomplishments and achievements of our Polish youth in Windsor. We also present our annual donations in support of Polish Organizations, and others, that mirror our mandate. Due to the restrictions imposed by Covid-19, this year’s event was cancelled, but our commitment in support of our community has not faltered.
2020 Donation & Sponsorship Recipients
· Polish People’s Home Association – Renovation $30,000
· “Tatry” Song & Dance Ensemble $10,000
· Holy Trinity RC Church – Building Fund $ 7,500
· Polish Ursuline Sisters of AHJ $ 5,000
· Polish Language School $ 5,000
· Polish People’s Home Ass. Anniversary Book expenses $ 4,000
· Polish Canadian Business & Professional Association $ 3,500
· Leddy Library at the University of Windsor $ 3,000
· Windsor Public Library $ 1,600
· Polish Canadian Student Association of Windsor $ 1,500
· Polonia Windsor White Eagles Sports & Recreation $ 1,000
· “Polskie Nadzieje” Vocal Group $ 1,000
· Polish Varieties Radio – WNZK 680/690 AM $ 1,000
· “Appreciation Lunch” for Windsor’s 1st Responders $ 1,000
· Polish People’s Home Ass. Easter Basket Campaign $ 1,000
· Visla Volleyball Club of Windsor $ 750
Our Academic Awards Program recognizes the achievements of our Polish youth. This year 10 students shared a total of $23,000. The list of recipients is posted on this website under “Polonia Centre/Polonia Centre Academic Awards”.
Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc. has awarded over 1.2 million dollars in donations, sponsorships and academic awards since our incorporation in 1978.
Prepared by:
Halina Roznawski, Vice President
Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc
The 100th Jubilee Thanksgiving Mass from Sisters’ Chapel in Warsaw
On June 7th 2020, the Ursuline Sisters of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus from all over the World were celebrating the Milestone Anniversary – 100 years since their Congregation was founded by St. Ursula Ledóchowska in Pniewy, Poland.
As we could hear in the beautiful “Song of Trust”, the Congregation consists of many Sisters in the communities in the following 14 countries: Poland, Philippines, Russia, Belarus, France, Canada, Ukraine, Finland, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Tanzania and Italy. The Motherhouse and shrine of St. Ursula Ledóchowska are located in Pniewy in Poland. The Generalate is in Rome.
Our heartfelt congratulations and thanks are extended to the entire Congregation for Sisters’ dedication, tireless work and unwavering commitment to the communities blessed by their presence. May the Grace of God continue to shine upon you all in the years to come.
“Song of Trust” compilation – courtesy of Sr. Weronika Kafarowska
Sister Malgorzata as the Mother Superior in the year 1965 just after arrival to Windsor and today
On this joyful occasion, on behalf of the entire Polish Community here in Windsor and the rest of Canada, we would like to send our Beloved Sister Malgorzata Gorska our best wishes of love, good health and all the Blessings of her Patroness St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. We are very grateful for Sister’s presence here in Windsor during the last 55 years. Dear Sister, please accept our heartfelt thanks for all your help, wisdom and love shown to anyone who had an honor and pleasure to meet You. May God keep You in the palm of His Hand – now and always.
