BO-E CIA:O CELEBRATED
IN WARSAW, NORTH DAKOTA

Warsaw, North Dakota - Sunday, June 14, 2009 was a glorious, sunny day in Warsaw, North Dakota when 35 members of Lodge 3043 represented the Polish National Alliance at the celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi. St. Stanislaus Church of Warsaw, North Dakota commemorates the institution of the Holy Eucharist every June with pomp and great solemnity as it would also be celebrated in Poland.

The erection of three special altars on the church grounds took place early in the morning before the high mass celebrated inside the church. Upon completion, each altar resembled a small chapel. After Mass, a beautiful procession recessed from the church to each altar led by altar servers, PNA Youth members, celebrant Father John Kleinschmidt and the church congregation. The altars celebrated the Blessed Mother, St. Joseph and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Individuals and special groups acted as honor guards under a canopy with the Blessed Sacrament carried by Father Kleinschmidt. Reaffirming their devotion to the Holy Eucharist, the entire congregation walked around the church to the sound of bells ringing and voices lifted in sacred hymns. Litanies were also recited at each altar. Other religious items were carried in the procession, including a framed portrait of Our Lady of Czestochowa and large banners with flowing ribbons held by PNA youth members.

Submitted by:
Sandra Schuster,
Commissioner, District 14 PNA

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