April 2005           

The Polish Folklore Ensemble TATRY has been invited to participate in services and Holy Mass to celebrate the  life of the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II

Wed 6th April at the church of Maximilian Kolbe, Rosewater Tce. Ottoway .at 6:30 pm,  Holy Mass to be celebrated by Fr. Marek Ptak, all members asked to attend in traditional Polish Costume.

Tonight's mass saw the church filled to capacity. Celebrants Fr. Marek and Fr. Roman, concelebrated a beautiful Mass  to the memory of one of the world's most loved and respected men Pope John Paul II. Flags of Polish organisations stood high with respect and pride throughout the Mass. Tatry, junior and senior members preceded the procession to the altar,  and with respect took part in the Mass with junior and senior members bringing the gifts to the altar during the offertory. A night that will not be forgotten, the memories will live forever.

 

Friday 8th April at the Adelaide Oval, remembrance service and Mass arranged by the Arch-Bishop of Adelaide and the State Government of South Australia beginning at 11:00 am. All members asked to attend in traditional Polish Costume.

Tatry members to meet at the main entrance to Adelaide Oval off King William Rd. at the Victor Richardson Gates at 9:30 AM. a crowd of more than 15,000 is expected. Parking behind the Adelaide Oval  (Pennington Terrace entrance) will be free of charge. We will be ushered to seats just behind the VIP/Politicians as a GROUP so please let's all stay together. After mass please look after your costumes as you will need them for the following WED at the cathedral .

 Latter,  5:30pm, everyone,  young and old are invited to Dom Polski,  Angas Street Adeliade to take part in a short prayer vigil with Fr. Edmund, Fr.Grzegorz and visiting from Brisbane, our own Tatry member Fr, Andrzej  followed by the live direct broadcast of the Papal Funeral by the  Katyn Memorial on a large screen.

Wednesday 13th April at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral a special mass will be celebrated by the Arch -Bishop of Adelaide for Pope John Paul II and the Polish community of Adelaide, all members are asked to attend in traditional Polish Costumes. Ten senior Tatry members will take part in the Offertory Procession.

The Arch Bishop of Adelaide, Phillip Wilson welcomed over 30 TATRY members both senior and junior to the Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral tonight. With an almost FULL cathedral, the Polish community had their chance to farewell one of Poland's greatest sons. Emotions charged the grand church as Arch Bishop Wilson spoke of the achievements of the late Pontiff.  The entire ensemble took part in the Offertory Procession, stretching the whole length of the the cathedral. This unforgetable opportunity to be part of history, to pay tribute to our Pope was clearly seen on the faces of all the Tatry members, from the youngest to the most experienced. After Mass the procession created a guard of honor for Arch Bishop Wilson who was visibly very pleased to see so many young people attend tonights Mass.

We  pray God will reward Karol Wojtyla, Pope John Paul II for all the good he created around the world.