This web site was updated on: Febuary 5^th, 2010

Events in 2010


We have published schedule of events for the year 2010 - please click “Events schedule”. Details can change.

Help for Maciej Żurawski


A member of the Polish community in Indianapolis, Maciej Żurawski, has been recently shot in the back by burglars, and is paralyzed from waist down. The news story about his accident can be found here.

His friends are trying to raise as much money as possible for his medical needs. They are organizing a charity golf tournament in May at South Grove CC in Indianapolis. They are looking for people to play at $100 per person, for business owners to sponsor holes (18) at $300 per sponsor, and for companies to donate box lunches, drinks, prizes etc.

Moreover, a benefit fund has been set up at Huntington Bank.

Donations can be made in the form of a check, payable to the Maciej Zurawski Benefit Fund.
Please indicate in the memo if the check is a regular donation, or intended for the golf fundraiser.
The check can be mailed to:

Reflections after Christmas Eve Supper Wigilia

By Danuta Pietrzak

The traditional Polish "Wigilia" - Christmas Eve Celebration started with a first star appearing on the sky on December 5^th 2009 at the Latvian Center in Indianapolis. The grand room, beautifully decorated with candle lights, table centerpieces ,Christmas tree, and winter tree motives at the stage has contributed to the festive atmosphere of this memorable evening.

Our special guest, Father Jacek from the Franciscan Order in Muenster, Indiana has read the passages from the Scripture and has reflected on the meaning of Christmas.

Kasia Kill, the vice president of PCS has talked about the importance of Christmas tradition and has made the remark that to the Poles the Polish Christmas carols are the most beautiful in the world. We undoubtedly have got convinced about that during the stunning performance of our guests - great performing artists Kimberly and Michael Pietranczyk, as well as our own artist Aleksandra Olewicz, who also led us in singing of the Polish Christmas carols. Kimberly Pietranczyk very beautifully sung two solo songs in polish language, which is not an easy language to learn in just a few days.

Breaking the "Opłatek", a traditional wafer bread with other 110 people present at the event has been a deeply moving moment. Best wishes of good health, success in upcoming year have been shared with everybody in the room.

The "Wigilia" dinner, which traditionally is a meatless meal was a culinary masterpiece. At the end of the evening each of the members of the PCS who participated in the food and other preparations was called to the stage by Irmina Gradus-Pizło, the president of PCI and introduced with the name of the course or the event element prepared.

There has been also a surprise visit by the Santa, in polish tradition called St. Nicholas. He has let the children sit on his lap and has gifted them with the presents . Sonia Gaweł has taken the commemorative pictures of the kids with the Santa. After the event has ended a group of children spontaneously have taken the stage and have performed some more Christmas carols. The spirit of Christmas has definitely been there...

Great thanks to the board and members of PCSI for great food and decorations.

The Annual Meeting
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The annual meeting of Polish CSI Members was held on November 22^th, 2009. During the meeting the Board of Directors was re-elected. We are happy to announce Board of Directors:

• President - Irmina Gradus-Pizło
• Vice President - Katarzyna Kill
• Secretary - Lech Bobowski
• Treasurer - Andrzej Orlik
• Board Members - Diane Filipowicz, Lidia Kędziora, Michał Misiurewicz, Magda Namysłowska, Ewa Orlik