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f Resolution No.4287-13
<br /> f A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, . ,•
<br /> - .- INDIANA, HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE 100T" ANNIVERSARY OF THE !!'
<br /> FOUNDING OF THE SAINT MARY PARISH
<br /> Oliftereatc, the South Bend Common Council recognizes that on November 27, 1913, a meeting to organize a
<br /> church was held in the City of South Bend, Indiana; and
<br /> OZ6, the Council proudly recognizes that from the seeds of that first meeting Prime Bishop Francis Hodur, the
<br /> organizer of the Polish National Catholic Church conducted a Mission Service on October 4, 1915 which continues to be
<br /> marked today by an eight foot marker which proudly stands in the Church to commemorate that event; and
<br /> c 1915 was the year when construction began, with it being completed in 1921 and grew to be a vital
<br /> neighborhood anchor at its location of 1601 West Sample Street for individuals to worship and develop fellowships; and
<br /> eliferead, the first Pastor was Reverend Basil Sychta; and the first Lay Officers of the Church were Joseph Jaskiewicz
<br /> who served as Chairman; Joseph Zwierzynski who served as Vice-Chairman, Michael Przybylski who was the Recording
<br /> Secretary,John Wawrzyniak was the Treasurer; and Edward Nowakowski was the Financial Secretary; and
<br /> G}f „Q the Saint Mary Parish members& religious leaders have become notable luminaries on many public issues
<br /> from when they petitioned the City of South Bend in 1916 to establish Washington School so that the many children of
<br /> their Parishioners would be properly educated,to their work today of preserving this historic neighborhood; and
<br /> Of , the Saint Mary Parish members continue today, in the proud tradition of its founders, through their many
<br /> outreach programs which include Annual Food Drives; hosting community meetings and meetings for many civic
<br /> organizations; hosting neighborhood block parties & community events; co-organized the Oliver Gateway Neighborhood
<br /> Association in 2000; participated in the application process for South Bend's first Weed and Seed Program in 2001; and
<br /> actively participated in Weed and Seed Programs until 2008, through board membership, hosting meetings, participating
<br /> in sustainability efforts and having Father Charles Zawistowski serve as Chairperson for two (2)years; and
<br /> today the Saint Mary Parish is part of the National Catholic Church (PNCC) which has 120 parishes
<br /> throughout America which is a non-Papal Catholic alternative which places people first through their ministry.
<br /> Yre Ge it rekked, du, cf a roman, z,eiiy{t/ie ?Oat ticu�la►ta, as follows:
<br /> Section I. The South Bend Common Council proudly recognizes the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Saint
<br /> Mary Parish, which began yesterday with the solemnity of the Christian Family at a Mass of Thanksgiving concelebrated
<br /> by Prime Bishop Mikovsky with Bishop Bilinski and regional clergy, and continues publicly today.
<br /> Section II. The Common Council congratulates Father Charles Zawistowski who has been the Pastor of the Saint
<br /> Mary Parish since 1994, who is a third generation Priest of the PNCC, and his father, the late Bishop Joseph C.
<br /> Zawistowski serving the Church for fifty-three(53) years, and his grandfather,the Very Reverend Joseph L. Zawistowski
<br /> serving the Church for fifty-two(52)years who collectively through their Parish enrich this part of our great City.
<br /> Section III. The South Bend Common Council applauds the members and officials of the Saint Mary Parish on
<br /> this momentous occasion as we celebrate with you 100 years of continually striving to meet the religious and social needs
<br /> of its Parishioners, its historic neighborhood; and may you continue to positively contribute to the richness of the City of
<br /> South Bend in your outreach programs which benefit the well-being of our entire community for generations to come.
<br /> Sect.•n IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its ado. on y the Common Council
<br /> .nd approval by t or. r
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<br /> � • ! �avis 6th District; Vice-President
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<br /> D.Itiv, P istrict I ere, D •eter, At.; Presiden
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<br /> Valerie/.c : 3rd Dis ict G. iiaer ir.5,At L. • -
<br /> r. - ed 4 ic,4th Di rict Ka en L. White, At Large; Chair,Com.of Whole
<br /> D . I avid A. Varner, 5th District
<br /> Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney
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<br /> John Voorde,City Clerk Pete Buttit•-g, -1.: South Bend
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