The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

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 800 persons, including local and out of-town priests attended a banquet Sunday night in Polish-Falcon nall Union City, at which time the mortgage on St. Hedwig's church was burned. Rev. 8. P. Nalewajk. pastor, and his assistant, Rev. John s. Wanat and paroshioners, were praised by Most Rev. Henry J. O'Brien, admin istrator of the Hartford diocese.
 Bishop O'Brien, in his talk, said that burning of the mortgage was made possible by the loyalty shown to Father Nalewajk by the parish toners and he urged them to con- tinue their faith in the church and their pastor. Father Nalewajk, pastor since 1886 has made extensive Improvements in the church, rectory and parish house as well as the grounds. The 6ebt amounted to $52,0 and was wiped out the past few weeks. In a talk. he thanked all who assisted him and said 1t was a very happy moment in his life. Father Wanat also expressed his gratitude in being able to serve under Father Nalewajk in such lovely parish.
 Greetings were extended to St. Hedwigs by Rev. George Dunn, as sistant pastor of St. Francis church and Rev. Joseph Kochunas, assist ant pastor of St. Mary church; also by Rev. John Balasa. pastor Of St. Santislaw church, Waterbury and his assistant, Rev. John Zypk; by Rev. Kotowski of Moodus and Rev. Joseph Matutis of New Britain.
 Henry Cieslewski, a trustee of the church, acted as master of ceremon- teS.
 Warden Leo J. Brophy, one of the speakers, said that members of the parish, old and young, are to De complimentcd for their faith and loyalty to the church, in the &C., conplishmcnt of what is taking plece here today. He added that the late Father N. MarchieJeWski who had the present church erect ed and Rev Paul Piechocki, who expanded the facilities of the parish such as the convent, rectory and the school rooms are to be con- handed for their foresight.
 Adding, he said that during tho past eight years, under the leader ship of your beloved pastor, Rev Father Nalewajk, you have liquidat' ed a debt of $52,000. That is { marvellous achievement and in in dication that the pastor, curate Father Wanat and parishioner worked together hard and tirelessly This is a splendid tribute to you pastor who is known and admired bJ the people of all denominations fol his priestly patience and outstanding loyalty.
 Warden Brophy continuing said ''The people of Polish extraction here in Union City have takei keen interest in local, state and na tional government. They are con tributing greatly to the war effort having over 325 members of thi parish in the armed forces of ou country, seven of whom have mad the supreme sacrifice in this globa conflict, so that we at home cal continue to enjoy religious freedom and our way of life that Americ has cherished for more than Is years. On behalf of the people c Naugatuck, I congratulate St. He'd wigs parish and predict the paris will continue to prosper financial and spiritually"
 The celebratoin commenced Sun day when q Mass of Thanksgivtn was celebrated at II a. m. by Fathe Wanat. The church was filled wit parishioners The sermon was de livered by Father Nalewajk, wh was profuse in his thanks to tn parishioners who had been so faith full since the parish was established Special music was rendered by tn choir under the direction of Mri Theresa Soliocki, organiSt.
 Borough Funerals
 The funeral of Llewllyn c, Rock hill, of 35 Aetna street. who diet Thursday evening at the Waterbur. hospital after a short illness. wa held this afternoon at 2 oclocl from the Buckmiller Funeral Home 2 Park Place Rev. Arthur P. Levi rector of St. Michaels church. ofn ciated and burial was in Grov cemetery.
 Rev. Arthur P. Lewis celebrate' the Mass.
 Bearers were Theodore Chisn James Bicherdite, Theodore Bunct Edmond Michigan, Richard Lawrcnc and Fred Feck.
 The funeral of Thomas EdWar Smith, 60, of 1 Gross street, Wh died Friday of heart attack at hi home, was held this morning at 8:3 from the Buckmiller Funeral Homo to St. Francis church where sol emn high Mass was celebrated at o'clock. Burial was in St. Jarnei cemetery.
 Rev. George Dunn celebrated tn Mass. Ry yearfgtharfgtharfgth arf Mass. Rev. Albert Taylor was dea con and Rev. Joseph Kochunas va sub-deacon. Prayers were read z the cemetery by Rev George Dunn
 Bearers were Daniel Arbusto, Joh Edmonds, Charles DeMaria, Joh Finponc, Joseph Lombard and Ernei Desaulnters.
 Tn funeral of Charles II. Lodg 42 Carroll street, was held Saturda morning at 9:30 from the McCarth Funeral Home, 2l Cedar street, St. Francis church where requieI Mas was celebrated at 10 by Re John McTcague. Burial was In s JaEes' cemetery. Bearers wer' Walter Gesseck, Edward WeavinI Jozeph Neal and Edwin Lawlor.
 Private Calvin Seriously Hurt
 Private William Calvin. 246 Chei ry street. 8 brother of Fircma Francis Calvin, who was serious hurt in truck accident in Italy. now a patient at the Cushing Ger eral hospital. Fort Deyens. Mas according to word received by h wife. Mrs. Anna Calvin. PriVai