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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHonoring 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Saint Mary ParishAttest: RESOLUTION 4287 -13 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana October 14, 13 20 1) J, a 0, it & Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana October 15 Approved and signed by me O CrtC4 E Q 13 N City Clerk President of Common Council 20'3 . City Clerk = f Resolution No.4287-13 f A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, . ,• - .- INDIANA, HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE 100T" ANNIVERSARY OF THE !!' FOUNDING OF THE SAINT MARY PARISH Oliftereatc, the South Bend Common Council recognizes that on November 27, 1913, a meeting to organize a church was held in the City of South Bend, Indiana; and OZ6, the Council proudly recognizes that from the seeds of that first meeting Prime Bishop Francis Hodur, the organizer of the Polish National Catholic Church conducted a Mission Service on October 4, 1915 which continues to be marked today by an eight foot marker which proudly stands in the Church to commemorate that event; and c 1915 was the year when construction began, with it being completed in 1921 and grew to be a vital neighborhood anchor at its location of 1601 West Sample Street for individuals to worship and develop fellowships; and eliferead, the first Pastor was Reverend Basil Sychta; and the first Lay Officers of the Church were Joseph Jaskiewicz who served as Chairman; Joseph Zwierzynski who served as Vice-Chairman, Michael Przybylski who was the Recording Secretary,John Wawrzyniak was the Treasurer; and Edward Nowakowski was the Financial Secretary; and G}f „Q the Saint Mary Parish members& religious leaders have become notable luminaries on many public issues from when they petitioned the City of South Bend in 1916 to establish Washington School so that the many children of their Parishioners would be properly educated,to their work today of preserving this historic neighborhood; and Of , the Saint Mary Parish members continue today, in the proud tradition of its founders, through their many outreach programs which include Annual Food Drives; hosting community meetings and meetings for many civic organizations; hosting neighborhood block parties & community events; co-organized the Oliver Gateway Neighborhood Association in 2000; participated in the application process for South Bend's first Weed and Seed Program in 2001; and actively participated in Weed and Seed Programs until 2008, through board membership, hosting meetings, participating in sustainability efforts and having Father Charles Zawistowski serve as Chairperson for two (2)years; and today the Saint Mary Parish is part of the National Catholic Church (PNCC) which has 120 parishes throughout America which is a non-Papal Catholic alternative which places people first through their ministry. Yre Ge it rekked, du, cf a roman, z,eiiy{t/ie ?Oat ticu�la►ta, as follows: Section I. The South Bend Common Council proudly recognizes the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Saint Mary Parish, which began yesterday with the solemnity of the Christian Family at a Mass of Thanksgiving concelebrated by Prime Bishop Mikovsky with Bishop Bilinski and regional clergy, and continues publicly today. Section II. The Common Council congratulates Father Charles Zawistowski who has been the Pastor of the Saint Mary Parish since 1994, who is a third generation Priest of the PNCC, and his father, the late Bishop Joseph C. Zawistowski serving the Church for fifty-three(53) years, and his grandfather,the Very Reverend Joseph L. Zawistowski serving the Church for fifty-two(52)years who collectively through their Parish enrich this part of our great City. Section III. The South Bend Common Council applauds the members and officials of the Saint Mary Parish on this momentous occasion as we celebrate with you 100 years of continually striving to meet the religious and social needs of its Parishioners, its historic neighborhood; and may you continue to positively contribute to the richness of the City of South Bend in your outreach programs which benefit the well-being of our entire community for generations to come. Sect.•n IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its ado. on y the Common Council .nd approval by t or. r 424(ir<7 - I � • ! �avis 6th District; Vice-President " D.Itiv, P istrict I ere, D •eter, At.; Presiden • Valerie/.c : 3rd Dis ict G. iiaer ir.5,At L. • - r. - ed 4 ic,4th Di rict Ka en L. White, At Large; Chair,Com.of Whole D . I avid A. Varner, 5th District Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney g ! 1© ,, 20/ John Voorde,City Clerk Pete Buttit•-g, -1.: South Bend