It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
It has been quite a year to celebrate at St. Stanislaus parish in Amsterdam. Last month, the parish celebrated its 125th anniversary, which was marked by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as main celebrant, con-celebrated with Father Tom Krupa, who grew up in the parish, and Father Robert DeMartinis and assisted by Deacon Mike Ryba and then-Deacon Kyle Eads, who was ordained last month. The Mass was followed by a ceremonial dinner at the Amsterdam Elks Lodge, which was attended by the Felician Sisters, who were instrumental in running the church school. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Mayor Michael Villa attended the dinner. Father DeMartinis received proclamations from Tonko and Santabarbara detailing the impact the parish has had on Amsterdam. Polish immigrants came to the United States looking for jobs but also a place of worship. Two buildings were then purchased on Cornell Street in 1894; one turned into a chapel and the other the rectory. The growing population outgrew the chapel and a new church was dedicated on June 27, 1897; the school (1906), convent (1934) and rectory (1940) soon followed. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The celebration continues on July 13-14 when the church holds its annual Polish festival “Pierogi, Piwo and Polkas III.” Photos by Nate Whitchurch
