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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLY CROSS PARISH IN

CENTRAL FALLS

     Introduced By: Senators Crowley, Lombardi, Felag, Algiere, and Coyne

     Date Introduced: May 03, 2018

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, Holy Cross Parish in Central Falls, is a member of the Polish National

Catholic Church. Its first organizational meeting occurred on December 19, 1917, under the

spiritual guidance and leadership provided by Reverend. R.L. Zawistowski, the church’s first

Pastor. The first Parish Mass was celebrated on February 17, 1918, and the parish community

moved into their church at 320 High Street in Central Falls in May of 1919; and

     WHEREAS, In the beginning, only the first story of the church was completed and was

partitioned into three sections, a worship space, an auditorium, and a kitchen. In 1935, the second

story of church building was completed, and in 1949, the interior of the church itself was

completed. All of the renovations and additions were much needed to help the parish serve the

needs of its growing and thriving parish community; and

     WHEREAS, For the last 100 years, Holy Cross Parish has been a vital and integral part

of the Central Falls community. In addition to offering the Holy Sacrifice of Mass and other

worship services, marrying people, baptizing children and comforting the sick and dying, Holy

Cross Parish is also committed to making a difference within the community and bringing God’s

love and blessings to all in need of a helping hand. Some of their charitable endeavors include

Operation Christmas Child, collecting and distributing Thanksgiving baskets, a winter clothing

drive, a Souper Bowl of Caring outreach program, and a 40 days-40 items program to help the

needy; and

     WHEREAS, Holy Cross Parish has been especially blessed through the years by having

an abundance of dedicated parishioners. In particular, the parish has a very active ladies society

and a vibrant youth community involved in numerous activities at the local, diocesan and national

levels. Holy Cross Parish has hosted many seniorate, diocesan and national church events and, in

1995, had the honor of hosting the opening Mass at the General Convention for its sister

organization, the Polish National Union of America; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby joyously celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Holy Cross Parish in Central Falls; and be it

further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Father Robert Nemkovich, Pastor, Holy Cross

Parish, Central Falls.

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