Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic School
Class Reunions Archives 2005-2006
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Name: Laryssa Aleksander Bajrak and family
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Canada
Date: 12/25/2006
Time: 05:56:43 PM
Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone at Holy Ghost! Weselych Svyat i Cmachnoho!
Name: Laryssa Aleksander Bajrak and family
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Canada
Date: 12/23/2006
Time: 05:17:26 PM
My husband, children and I send our best wishes to everyone at Holy Ghost for a wonderful Christmas and New Year blessed with much health, happiness and love. Weselich Sviat and Smachnoho! A special hello to Cathy.
Name: Ann
Email:
Residing:
Date: 12/16/2006
Time: 04:34:28 PM
Kim: Krystinas polish bakery, or St Marys orthodox church, but not our favorites. Philadelphia but its about 25 minutes away but worth it if you buys 10 dozen and freeze them... the polish family in Philly had an add in the phila inquirer. more info if needed. my dough never comes out the same or right. good luck
Name: Kim
Email: kermit1k1@yahoo.com
Residing: Wallingford
Date: 12/15/2006
Time: 03:00:52 PM
I have a great recipe from an old co-worker that is Polish. I made them a couple of times .(boy what a job....lol) and have had them from various places. The best place I had them was from Daria's & Maries at Booth Corner, but they aren't there any more. I also had them from the other bakery there, but didn't prefer them. I also had them from KYJ's and the cheese ones were just that (stuffed with cheese). I've found a few places on the internet to buy them from. I haven't found anyone local that makes them. Does anyone know of a place local?
Name: Mark
Email:
Residing:
Date: 12/15/2006
Time: 02:01:47 PM
I believe he married a neighborhood girl named Darlene and worked at Congoleum?
Name: Annie
Email:
Residing:
Date: 12/14/2006
Time: 08:12:54 PM
Nice picture of Dennis 1973ish graduate? When they make pyrogy's do you get them frozen or can you freeze them, would love to have them for the holidays its a shame they are all gone already, Kyj's isn't taking orders either any other options? What kind of flour is used just gold medal or a secret kind of flour for the dough? any good recipes?
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 12/13/2006
Time: 08:34:35 PM
Just saw a nice picture of Dennis Kowalek in the Delaware county times, Remember his mom Sonia very well, hard working lady. Best wishes
Name: Mary
Email: prong71@verizon.net
Residing: Trainer, Pa
Date: 12/10/2006
Time: 10:58:34 AM
Hi Kim the pierogies won't be going back on sale until I believe February. There is a sign at church, so when I go next Sunday I will check the date again for you. The pictures you have can be sent to the webmaster at the top of this page. All you have to do is hit the click here and it will connect directly to his email address. I have submitted pictures to him before and he is good about getting them up. Talk to you later.
Name: Kim (Wolfe) Moyer
Email: Kermit1k1@yahoo.com
Residing: Wallingford, PA
Date: 12/09/2006
Time: 08:41:19 PM
Hi my brother (Steve Wolfe) and I went to Holy Ghost when Mother Myron (after that Mother Theresa) were principles there. I remember Father Lypton, I can't remember the younger priests name. I do have some pictures if you can let me know how/where/who to send them to. They are of the May precession when I was in 8th grade. I only remember a few names of my classmates at the time. Was around 1977. I also would like information about buying pierogies. And would love to spread the news about them being sold there. Thanks,
Name: Mary
Email: prong71@verizon.net
Residing: Trainer, Pa
Date: 12/05/2006
Time: 07:40:42 PM
Well the St. Nick's pageant came and went again. It again was a success! We have even more children in CCD than before! It's great to see all the little people. Hopefully I will have some pics for everyone to see again soon! Until then talk to everyone later and have a good week.
Name: Mary
Email: prong71@hotmail.com
Residing: Trainer, Pa
Date: 11/29/2006
Time: 03:37:42 PM
No the priest's are no long at Holy Ghost. They were only visiting until the end of August. They have since left and be relocated to their own parishes. I could find out if any one needs the things you have if you would like. Thank you for your generosity.
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 11/28/2006
Time: 03:24:28 PM
R the priest still visiting Holy Ghost? Do they need old furniture or clothes? Do they have a home we recently received some furniture that we cannot use and would like to donate it to someone just starting out/ Does anyone have any other ideas? or can the young families use them?
Name: Mary
Email: prong71@verizon.net
Residing: Trainer, Pa
Date: 11/15/2006
Time: 09:14:30 PM
Hey Shannon, I'm all up for the '84 - '85 thing! I'd love to see people that I've haven't in a long time. I just recently started talking to my bf from Holy Ghost a couple months ago, so I could tell her about it too! We're always wondering what happened to people from our class and yours! Hope to hear back from you soon.
Name: Shannon
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 11/14/2006
Time: 04:38:22 PM
Hey, anyone want to get together from class of 84 and 85?? Let's all meet somewhere.... send replys.
Name: Mary
Email: prong71@hotmail.com
Residing: Trainer, Pa
Date: 11/05/2006
Time: 04:41:03 PM
Hey Mike, I grew up in the Gardens too. Were you one of the Nardone's that was on Honan St. I lived on Boyle and was actually friends with George Nardone. I used to hang out with Nancy Townsend (one of the McCloskey's granddaughters.). I know you were older than me, you would've known my sister's or brother. I have lots of memories from around there! LOL! Just curious if you were one of the Nardone's that lived next to Wetzel's. TTYL
Name: Mike Nardone
Email: Loopymike@aol.com
Residing: Booths corner
Date: 11/02/2006
Time: 07:22:58 PM
Corner girls? Pete Kalichack is rackhead, Gene Hawrylac is the Beatle guitar player, Freckles died last Thanksgiving, it was a green mustang--I drove the red GTO, and my Challenger was hot pink
Name: Don
Email:
Residing: Newark, De.
Date: 11/02/2006
Time: 06:29:22 PM
To the no name poster...did you mean "rackhead"? I lived across the street from Pete O'konski's and knew all the guys. Beatle, Mike Nardone, Charlie, Rackhead, Artie, and many others. If you may, please reveal urself to us.
Name: Erika Pandur (Zahner-Salo)
Email: luvmy3devils@comcast.net
Residing: Marcus Hook
Date: 10/31/2006
Time: 07:52:35 AM
I am looking for a cabbage soup recipe my grandmother use to make Martha Salo it had peppercorns in it bay leaves and beans if anyone has anything like it please e-mail it to me. My sister and I would like to make it for Christmas Eve my Mom Stephanie Zahner-Salo had it but lost in while moving this past summer. It would mean a lot to us if we could find it Thank you Erika Pandur
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 10/29/2006
Time: 06:54:08 PM
Did Mike Nardone ever be called "Rockhead" DId he know Beatle or Freckles, know anyone who drove a blue mustang, Charger? The girls on the corner knew of those guys from Pete Okonski's. nice guys and guitar player too!
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 10/29/2006
Time: 11:45:00 AM
Help! I'm looking for a recipe for cabbage soup. My mother has passed on and I would like to keep up the holiday traditions I remember fondly. Unfortunately I never got the recipe from my mother. I would appreciate if anyone could help me find the recipe.
Name: Mike Nardone
Email: Loopymike@aol.com
Residing: Bethel Twp.
Date: 10/28/2006
Time: 05:19:00 PM
Although I did not go to HG., I grew up with Mike Szupa in the gardens. This Rezzer worked for Pete Okonski-used to hang out with all the Ukies on 3 street.. God rest your soul Mike, Petey
Name: Maria
Email:
Residing:
Date: 10/11/2006
Time: 09:19:47 AM
Its true, it was in the newspaper with a picture he was in his early 50's and had a wife and two children, I believe his brother passed away not that long ago another H G graduate. Its so sad for the family, rest in peace.
Name:
Email:
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Date: 10/10/2006
Time: 07:11:01 PM
just heard Mr Michael Terry Szupa passed away. veetchnaya Pamyat
Name: Cathy Hrynko McElroy
Email: cccb2379@comcast.net
Residing:
Date: 10/06/2006
Time: 10:06:09 PM
SO sorry to hear about Geroge Karlsen. I remember riding the bus with him in 1st,2nd & 3rd grade. May his memory be eternal. Hi to Laryssa Aleksander. Please e-mail me. thanks
Name:
Email:
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Date: 10/02/2006
Time: 02:13:30 PM
Catherine Email: holyghoster at excite com
Name: IHOR
Email: LESYK55@AOL.COM
Residing: PA
Date: 09/30/2006
Time: 01:23:15 PM
HI CATHERINE, I SEE YOU HAD A POST BACK IN JULY CONCERNING MOM'S DEATH. I DON'T REMEMBER YOU. PLEASE E ME.
Name: Mary
Email: prong71@verizon.net
Residing: Trainer, Pa
Date: 09/27/2006
Time: 12:59:05 PM
Hey everyone! Things are just about back in full swing at Holy Ghost. CCD is starting back up and there are plenty of activities coming up. There will always be coffee and cake after mass or breakfasts. There is also an Octoberfest happening in 2 weeks. Like I said things are back underway now that summer vacation is over. I hope this was helpful. Talk to all later.
Name: Caroline
Email:
Residing:
Date: 09/25/2006
Time: 01:40:57 PM
Will also look forward to the notice of the Holy Ghost Kitchen being open. I loved that cabbage soup.
Name: Maria Watras - Mancuso
Email:
Residing: Eddystone, Pa
Date: 09/24/2006
Time: 02:29:03 AM
This message is to Chris H from his message on 7/13/06...yes,, they do still sell periogies...they take a break for awhile and start back up...My Aunt helps make them I will ask her when will they start up again.. They are great aren't they?...And by any chance do you have a brother Paul?
Name: Kathy Karlsen
Email: karkat55@aol.com
Residing: Ormond Beach, FL
Date: 09/21/2006
Time: 11:26:42 PM
John, I just want to thank you for this forum that you have provided for people to stay connected with each other. For everyone out here - PLEASE embrace your children and your families every day and tell all that are important to you in your life how much they mean to you and always remind them that you love them. Every day is a precious day. Respectfully yours, Kathy Karlsen and Christian Karlsen
Name: Tonya
Email:
Residing: Chester, PA
Date: 09/21/2006
Time: 07:47:24 AM
So sorry to hear about George. I will miss talking to him. He was a good person.
Name: Kathy Karlsen
Email: karkat55@aol.com
Residing: Ormond Beach FL
Date: 09/21/2006
Time: 12:47:58 AM
LINDA!! I just got an email from G just the other day and he told me that he was not feeling well. He wanted to go into the hospital for an evaluation. I will email you at your address. How will I tell Christian?? G and I were keeping in touch and telling each other everything! That is how I knew about this site. This is horrible! Love, Kathy
Name: Laryssa Aleksander Bajrak
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Canada
Date: 09/20/2006
Time: 10:27:58 PM
Dear Linda, My family and I send our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your dear cousin. My brother and I used to ride the bus to and from Holy Ghost with George. Also my family and I enjoyed exchanging e-mails with George at this website, which were always interesting and fun to read, especially our German messages. George Karlsen will be missed, but we're sure he's busy entertaining everyone in heaven.
Name: Kim Pretti
Email: kpretti32@verizon.net
Residing:
Date: 09/18/2006
Time: 09:56:50 AM
Johnny C- I do remember Ryan, I seen Danny frequently-- He works as a mechanic... I have not seen anyone else since I left Holy Ghost--
Name: Caroline
Email: Caroline_oldchesterpa(at)yahoo.com
Residing:
Date: 09/17/2006
Time: 12:12:16 PM
Dear Linda: As John has posted on our Guestbook, George contributed to this site over the years and I believe enjoyed when people related to his memories. We here at oldchester grow to enjoy and think of our posters as friends, George will be missed, but will be remembered when someone happens upon his memories of Chester and Holy Ghost past....He was called to God on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Sorrows. May her gentle arms hold him close and may he rest in peace.
Name: Linda (Ridgik) Janiszewski, Signing off for George Karlsen
Email: lsjanis1@aol.com
Residing: Sewell, NJ
Date: 09/16/2006
Time: 01:53:36 PM
Yesterday, George Karlsen passed away in Wenachee, Washington at age 47. George had been fighting heart disease for the past few years, and he died from a fatal heart attack. For those of you who have read through the pages of this site, you will recognize George's many posts, and many memories. He really had a great memory, and at heart really loved those memories. I recently went to the Holy Ghost breakfast reunion after Mass, and I couldn't wait to get home to email him about the many faces and renewed contacts. George was an only child, and both of his parents passed away relatively early in his life. Although his family was small, he met many friends along the way. He always found a way to make someone lauugh. And he would be happy for just doing that. As a cousin, he was the best. He was kind, giving and alwyas willing to listen. He will be missed. Signing off for you "G the K"......
Name: Johnny C.
Email: jaz74@hotmail.com
Residing: San Diego, California
Date: 09/07/2006
Time: 05:58:40 AM
Kim Pretti... I remember you, you graduated before me.. (Class of 88) You remember Ryan Gibb? Danny Statue(spelling?) his mom was my 2nd grade teacher. See Mrs Bykowski (spelling?) Mrs Goletz, 5th grade teacher.. etc etc...
Name: Patty Mister Barnett
Email: philliesfan1970@yahoo.com
Residing: Newark, DE
Date: 09/05/2006
Time: 11:49:56 AM
I only attended Holy Ghost for 1 year. Kindergarden 75-76. Mrs Kourage(sp?) was my teacher. I remember walking to church, playing in a nearby park (or field), going to school all day when some kids only went half, the smell of inscense (sp?) in church and being afraid to cough because it was so quiet, being sent to the principals office for some reason and some older kids asking me where I was going when I told them they said I was going to get hit with the paddle (I never did), making a girl i was friends with sick because i told her cherry kool-aid mixed with milk made strawberry milk and she drank it (I'm very sorry!), my cousin and I stealing the other kids snacks out of their lunch when we went into the coatroom (again, sorry), participating in a bicentennial celebration and having to learn all the words to America the Beautiful and God Bless America, learning to read with Dick and Jane, waiting for the bus in the school yard, remember thinking Mrs. Kourage was mean for marking an answer on my test wrong because of course the square looked better half yellow and half green instead of all green, and Kindergarden graduation. I went to the penny parties Holy Ghost had a few times after that. Thanks for the memories!
Name: gloria (jeanne) duke
Email: mosh316_19015@yahoo.com
Residing:
Date: 09/01/2006
Time: 10:23:30 PM
kim christy, god its been a long time. what have you been up to?
Name: John Sharpless
Email: aerotrc@aol.com
Residing: Clearwater, Florida
Date: 08/22/2006
Time: 04:55:57 PM
Hello, Looking for anyone who attended Holy Ghost 1978 or 1979. Trying to seek old friends I haven't seen in years. Thanks John
Name: Mary
Email: prong71@verizon.net
Residing: Trainer, Pa
Date: 08/04/2006
Time: 08:34:20 AM
Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't been here in awhile, it's been a very busy summer for me. Just wanted to let you know I sent John some more pictures of the CCD doing a living Nativity. There will also be more pictures to follow of the 1st Communion as well. Caroline the priests did make it to our parish with their families. There are 3 in all. Things went well and they visited other parishes while they were here too. Catherine, things are going well, thank you for your kind words and letters too. I'll be emailing you once things settle down here. Well I have to go for now, talk to all soon.
Name: Kim (Christy) Raftery
Email: kraftery@hrsi1.com
Residing:
Date: 28 July, 2006
Time: 21:55:45
Hello Class of 1980...I see Luch and Gloria have been on the site...how are you all doing? Wow!!! How cool that this site was established. Would love to catch up with any of you. I've talked to Nancy Deberardinis but that is about it from our graduating class...
Name: Caroline
Email:
Residing:
Date: 07/25/2006
Time: 08:19:42 PM
Today at our church we had a visiting Priest from California. He was a young man and it brought to my mind that Mary mentioned that Holy Ghost would be having visiting Priest this month from the Ukraine. Just wondered if they did come to the parish.
Name: Catherine
Email: holyghoster at excite
Residing: Pa
Date: 07/23/2006
Time: 08:58:30 PM
Well done Caroline, thank you. It would just be so nice to know who is who. Anybody can E mail me as I love to talk to alumni.
Name: Caroline
Email:
Residing:
Date: 07/23/2006
Time: 11:13:05 AM
Please end this back and forth as to a name or no name. Its a waste of time, and expensive. Space at oldchesterpa is free to all schools yet must be paid for by the webmaster. It is very time consuming for John and his volunteers to constantly watch these school pages for Spam, let alone in house bickering or near bickering. If we were to add a password sign-in section to every school page the page would lose the spontaneity of some people that enjoy visiting and posting but prefer being anonymous. I am guilty of adding the obit below without putting in my name. So I as a volunteer on this site am guilty of what many others do. Lets move on to bigger and better things. Think about coming to our oldchester reunion in October and bring some of the many old pictures you have of your church and school. Wouldn't it be lovely to share a photo page thru this site of your beautiful parish. Look how much we have all enjoyed the sharing of the pictures people have added so far and I am sure we all can agree that the memories that have been added here touch some small corner in our hearts. So lets move on and give the heart more memories to hold dear.
Name: Catherine
Email: the holy ghoster at excite (not may main address yet I answer here)
Residing: Penna.
Date: 07/21/2006
Time: 09:48:43 PM
As I sign off I do have to think that you can get another address at many free services - Yahoo, Hotmail, Excite. And what kind of nasty letters did this poster get? My friend never did and he was the most controversial it seems on this page. He is not interested you are right from talking with no namers. I mention the page goings on and am politely ignored in response. This page should have some dignity. What makes me angry is I moved out of Chester at a young age and would like to perhaps have the opportunity to be reminded of a friends name perhaps. Spam is easy to deal with. If you don't recognize a name then delete it. TY to Mary for the nice letters. I hope you and your group are all fine. Good night.
Name: Catherine
Email: holyghoster at excite
Residing: Pa
Date: 07/21/2006
Time: 09:21:06 PM
Don't you tell me I am just like the rest of them. I have the decency to put an Email address and anyone can find out that way. A few already have Miss Kathia. My man George is the best, thank you. God bless.
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 07/21/2006
Time: 04:49:03 PM
and your last name is? and you reside where? and your personal info is? Some things are best kept private, if you want to leave all your info than go right ahead, I personally do not need any more spam, virus', or emails from nasty people. If you want to share on the website then please do, but don't make other people do what they don't want too or they will leave too along with Mr. Karlsen, he no longer posts here and he was full of good information. So lets get off to a fresh start and keep this page as it was intended to be used for, and just keep the memories going...
Name: Catherine O
Email: holyghoster at excite
Residing: Pennsylvania
Date: 07/21/2006
Time: 10:05:02 AM
I see that on the St Hedwig page there was a problem with some false insulting posts by a Mr Dan Dan. The solution offered was that there be a registration ad password for the site. I also notice this on the cover page. I think this should be for all the oldchesterpa pages. This would put an end to some of the games that has beset this page for instance and would make the oldchester site much more professional. That way we could all get to know one another on a personal basis. This whole thing about being anonymous and afraid is something that should not belong on a wonderful site like this. Thank you.
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 07/20/2006
Time: 10:21:34 PM
Monday 7/17/06 Delco Times LESYK, EUFROSYNA (Rose) (nee Prytula) On July 12, 2006. Wife of the late Wolodymyr Lesyk of Wallingford, PA. Mother of Lubow W. Lesyk and Oksana A. Stukas-Peter, Ihor M. Lesyk. Grandmother of 1 grandson John Stukas, III. Mass on 10:30am. Wednesday at Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church, 3015 W. 3rd St., Chester, PA. Calling hours Tues eve. 7-9pm. & Wednesday 9-10am at JAMES M. BROWER FUNERAL HOME, 908 s. Providence Rd, Rt. 352, Wallingford, PA. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cem. Prastas Tuesday eve. 7pm at the Funeral Home
Name: Shannon
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 07/20/2006
Time: 04:16:15 PM
Yes Kim, please tell him I said hello. If he wants to get together sometime to catch up he knows my number. Good luck with your 4th child. You must be really busy.
Name: Catherine
Email: holyghoster at excite com
Residing: Pennsylvania
Date: 07/19/2006
Time: 04:21:36 AM
Can we be sure that Mrs. Lesyk died? Who are you and why no name to put such a thing? Ihor was the son about 4 years older then me and very nice guy. Sorry to hear if true.
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 07/18/2006
Time: 02:19:50 PM
Just heard Mrs. Lesyk passed away remember Lesyk's market in Chester around vesuvio's?
Name: Kim Pretti
Email: kpretti32@verizon.net
Residing: concord township, pa
Date: 07/14/2006
Time: 10:17:18 AM
Elizabeth-- Hi how are you??? I am doing good- pregnant with my 4th child- due in November-- ALL GIRLS... tried one last time for a boy-- and they think this is a girl as well.... I will shoot you an email later this week... HI SHANNON-- yes my cutie brother -- everyone remembers him...lol... Unfortunately he his married w/ a baby boy due any day now.. I will let him know you were asking about him..
Name: chris_119
Email:
Residing: Pa.
Date: 07/13/2006
Time: 05:55:35 PM
Does anyone know what happened to all the class pictures that used to line the hallway's on the first & second floors?
Name: Chris H "81"
Email:
Residing: Pa.
Date: 07/13/2006
Time: 05:51:34 PM
Do they still sell perogies every friday? If not can someone please tell me when they do! I miss them & I think they will bring back a lot of good memories!!!!! Thank u!!!
Name: Shannon
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 07/12/2006
Time: 05:10:01 PM
Hey Kim, I kinda remember you but i do remember that cuttie brother of yours Joey. How are you's doing. Is joe single???????/
Name: Elizabeth
Email: redzz04@yahoo.com
Residing: DE
Date: 07/08/2006
Time: 02:24:14 PM
Kim! I remember you being I was in your class how are you doing? I'm doing well, married w/8 yr boy. Well getting ready to walk out the door...going on vacation... will see my cousin there too. 'wink' Send me an email if you ever get a chance :)
Name:
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Date: 07/08/2006
Time: 11:43:23 AM
I know still went to school on those years
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Date: 07/08/2006
Time: 01:45:58 AM
Kim Fr Lipyn died in 1984
Name: Kim Pretti
Email: kpretti32@verizon.net
Residing: pa
Date: 07/06/2006
Time: 05:25:26 PM
Hi- I went to HG from 1978-86- looking for anyone who remembers me.. Father Lypen was the priest @ that time... Lots of memories there!!
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Date: 07/01/2006
Time: 08:36:49 PM
Holy Ghost is located at 3015 W. 3rd Street at the corner of Harwick Street. If you have not found the home page to oldchesterpa and located the information for this church you will find it on this link. http://www.oldchesterpa.com/holy_ghost_ukrainian_church.htm
Name: anna mutz hopfer
Email: anna@echoes.net
Residing: windsor, n.y.
Date: 06/30/2006
Time: 09:28:36 PM
Hi could you please tell me where the church is. my uncle was baptised there, and i would like to get some information
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 06/13/2006
Time: 04:18:38 PM
Miss Seniura, I had you as a teacher all the guys wanted the pretty blond. Its wonderful to hear that you are living in sunny Ca. Best of everything. Hope to see you at the next reunion.
Name: Daria (Seniura) Reed
Email: DReed1951@aol.com
Residing: Mission Viejo, CA
Date: 06/12/2006
Time: 11:28:31 PM
Greetings to all! HG grad of 1968. I also taught at HG from Sept. 72 to June 73. I've been married for 32 yrs and have 2 beautiful daughters, Adria and Lauren. Can't say I mind living in the OC. The weather is ideal. I work for an agency under the Dept of Defense called Defense Criminal Investigative Service. I have many wonderful memories of HG. I can't remember all the teachers I had, but I do remember Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Duchak, and Miss Sheeky. Remember Father Zbyr (great man) and Father Lypyn. I wasn't able to make the last reunion, but am hoping to make the next one. Michael Hrischuk - not sure if you remember me. Your brother, Eugene, was an usher in my wedding.
Name: Mike Shea
Email: mepshea@aol.com
Residing: Chantilly, VA
Date: 06/10/2006
Time: 11:37:54 PM
I was wondering if anyone know's what happen to Christine Cello. She lived on Thurlow street between 2nd and 3rd street. She use to be good friends with Debbie Drybala, and Christine Kavolchuck (spl?) who both went to St. Hedwigs. Thanks ! Mike
Name: Mary
Email: prong71@verizon.net
Residing: Trainer, Pa
Date: 06/06/2006
Time: 11:29:53 AM
I writing to let everyone know that Sunday went Great! The children were soooo cute and they all did really well. It was an experience of a lifetime! Hopefully I will have some pictures to post soon! Hope all is well with everyone.
Name: Ann
Email:
Residing:
Date: 06/03/2006
Time: 09:46:24 PM
Mary: Thank you for the lovely photo's of St Nicholas visiting. Your parish looks lovely, keep up the good work. Isnt it your feast day this Sunday? I remember the long masses everything in three's. Good luck
Name: Catherine
Email: holyghoster at excite
Residing: Pennsylvania
Date: 06/02/2006
Time: 03:01:05 PM
Mary no need to apologize. I have two friends who have left Yahoo and today I am not going to sign in to my tiger_kat e mail anymore. I have a friend that is teaching me a lot about what goes on on line. My space is only acccessable through the parent company Yahoo. Netscape was against Miscrosoft years ago and now they are both friends with AOL. Google is very bad as they do not take you to popular sites rather to ones they want you to buy from. It would be better to post things here on our Chester page for us all to see. Thank you for the great pictures.
Name: Mary
Email: prong71@verizon.net
Residing: Trainer, Pa
Date: 06/02/2006
Time: 12:16:55 PM
I apologize if anyone has problems with the my space page. I resubmitted some pics to the Holy Ghost Church page. Hopefully they will go up, they are the same one's I have on my space. Thank you again for all of the feedback.
[Pictures from the December 2005 St. Nicholas Pageant]
Name: Jim Babenko
Email: james3389@comcast.net
Residing: Pa.
Date: 06/02/2006
Time: 11:10:13 AM
Hey, Anyone from the class of '74 out there?. I posted a photo on here (link from churches section on main page) from the old May Fair from around 1971. Those were some productions, weren't they?! I have a Communion picture I'll also post soon. Have a great weekend all!
Name: Catherine
Email:
Residing:
Date: 06/02/2006
Time: 12:09:18 AM
By the by that is the message I get when I try to sign in to join the group.
Name: Catherine
Email: holyghoster at excite / tiger_katherine at yahoo
Residing:
Date: 06/02/2006
Time: 12:08:04 AM
MySpace is run and done and owned by Yahoo, and this is what I get signing in all day - "JOIN MYSPACE HERE! Email Address: tiger_katherine@yahoo.com There was an error processing your request, please try again." Yes I did get the black screen on your personal profile and did get to the page o the link yesterday morning. But now the black background is even gone.
Name: Mary
Email: prong71@verizon.net
Residing: Trainer, PA
Date: 06/01/2006
Time: 01:45:45 PM
Cat the website I'm setting up isn't on Yahoo,it is actually through a website called My Space. Try going to www.myspace.com and then go to groups. There will be a thing on there that you can type Holy Ghost Ukies and it will take you directly to the page. You shouldn't get a black screen at all, the only thing that has a black screen is my actual personal profile. You can try going through that as well. When you go onto my profile it has a spot that says my groups on it. Just click on the name for the Holy Ghost group and that should get you there as well. It does have a tendency to run slow once in awhile. Thank you Laryssa for the kind words. I'm very excited about Sunday! I just wanted to start posting on here to let everyone know that "Yes" Holy Ghost is still thriving and it's getting better all of the time!
[Editor's Note: Mary, I'm posting the direct link here that should take folks right to your group page. - John]
Name: Tiger Cat
Email: holyghoster at excite
Residing: Pennsylvania
Date: 06/01/2006
Time: 01:16:08 PM
Mary The Holy Ghost Ukies page is not loading up. I did get the black background you had once. Then that disappeared and now the page has been spinning trying to load for the last twenty minutes. You may want to check with Yahoo. Is this because I am on a proxy server? Yahoo is very bad and frustrating anymore. Good luck I might check back later on.
Name: Laryssa
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Canada
Date: 06/01/2006
Time: 11:37:28 AM
Thank you very much for the birthday wishes, Cat. I've enjoyed reading your, Mary's and Carole's e-mails recently. Congratulations to Mary's little girl on her upcoming Holy Communion ceremony. It brings back many fond memories of my Communion Day at Holy Ghost 44 years ago. It's also great to hear that the reunion went well and that a lot of younger parishioners are coming back to the church. The church is thriving once again and that is wonderful.
Name: Mary
Email: prong71@verizon.net
Residing: Trainer, PA
Date: 05/31/2006
Time: 06:38:41 AM
The reason there were no blessing of the graves is because out priest had undergone a very serious surgery and was not able to do it. However, he stated that if anyone felt that they were in need and said they felt the graves needed to be blessed to call the rectory to set up an appointment and he would make sure it was done. He held a mass on Memorial Day because he wasn't able to do this. If you call the rectory my mom is still the church secretary. To address the reunion, yes a lot of old/new/reconnections were made. I can find out more and will get back on here to writ as much as I can find out. As to the communion at such an early age. Pope John Paul has put a decree into affect for all the Catholic Churches to go back to their original ways. Which meant for the Ukrainian Church to take all of the Westernization (Roman Catholic) practices out. The communion given at the time of baptism dates back about 500 years ago in our church if not more. There will still be a time where the children will dress in their suits and white dresses, this will happen in about the 4th grade for the celebration of Pennance. Thank you to all of you for your feedback and please feel free to write and ask as many questions as you would like. I will try to keep you updated as much as possible! This Sunday again is a celebration with 4 baptisms, the last Holy Communion Class,& all of the younger Children receiving their Communion for the 1st time. The mass is at 11 am and there is a reception afterwards in the church hall. Father said all are welcome and our new priests will be there as well! Thank you again everyone, I hope I answered just about everything for you, I did graduate Holy Ghost in 1985 and have reconnected with one of my best friends from there on myspace. I've started a small page on there if you would like to visit - It is Holy Ghost Ukies, please visit I will be putting up pictures from the St. Nicholas program from back in Dec.
Name: Tiger Cat
Email: holyghoster at Excite
Residing:
Date: 05/30/2006
Time: 06:03:56 PM
Mary, Well thank you for at least getting to the point about the reunion. I never graduated HG going there only in my early years. You do say that mostly the older crowd went. I am 45. We were the ones in this generation that graduated. We are the ones with computers also. It would be nice to hear on he page what the events were. How much reminiscing and if anybody made some new friends, or reconnected from their older ones? The St. Roberts people get together have joy and write and share about it. As Laryssa said some of us that are not in the area would like to know. It makes it difficult to want to support Holy Ghost when those of us who moved are forgotten. I also do think it was a disservice to our veterans that the Rector did not go down and bless the graves on a day to remember. There was an apologetic on the page about this. It seems to always come down to money. I love our Blessed Mother and try to think of the day as What would Mary our Mother think? May she have mercy! Thank you,
Name: Carole
Email:
Residing:
Date: 05/30/2006
Time: 05:46:14 PM
Mary, I am so happy to hear that the reunion went well and that Holy Ghost is again growing in members. That you are receiving Priests from the Ukraine is wonderful. I wonder if the calling to the Priesthood in the Uraine and Poland are dropping at a rate as fast as the U.S. I have noticed in our church in the Delco suburbs that more people have been coming to daily Mass these last few weeks than have been there in a very long time. It must give the Priest that say Mass Hope. You most be very excited about the Communion. Being in the Roman Catholic church I made mine at about 8 years old and loved looking like a Angel all in white. My mother was Baptized and made Communion at the same time as was the custom at Holy Ghost in her time. I assume from what you wrote it is still the same. Thank you for letting us know that the reunion did have a positive outcome and that it looks like the church will continue to survive when so many others are being closed.
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 05/30/2006
Time: 04:57:37 PM
Mary, Thank you for the information and Ann for letting us know about the blessing of the graves. I remember waiting for hours many years until it was our turn. Whats the nw thing about receiving communion when the baby is baptised? How is that possible. You actually mean the bread and wine together? Im glad to hear that the young people are coming back its their turn to keep up the good work of the parish.
Name: Mary
Email: prong71@verizon.net
Residing: Trainer, Pa
Date: 05/30/2006
Time: 03:22:06 PM
I can tell you the 1st Reunion went very well. It was mainly the older crowd that went. They are hoping for a much bigger turn out for the reunion next year! There is quite a bit going on at the parish. A good amount of the younger parishioners have started coming back! We are also getting 4 priests and they're families for a month from Ukraine. Next week is the feast day of our parish and all of the children will be receiving communion from the day they are baptized! It's going to be very exciting, my daughter is going to receive for the 1st time and she is 3! If anyone has any questions feel free to email me & I will try to answer anything you might want to know! Bye for now.
Name: Carole
Email:
Residing:
Date: 05/30/2006
Time: 03:11:35 PM
Thank you Ann. Although this Tradition will be missed by many, times are getting difficult for our Priests with all the changes and a decline in the parish community. I know your last Priest also serviced a church in NJ. This is difficult indeed. Fewer and fewer Priest are being ordained. In the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, there was good news and bad. The good was there were 3 new young Priests ordained recently, the bad news is that there were only 3 young men that received the calling. So we continue to pray for those dedicated to our religious communities and understand why they can not be in all places at the same time.
Name: Ann
Email:
Residing:
Date: 05/29/2006
Time: 05:38:42 PM
I understand that Father will not be able to bless the graves this Memorial day, there will be a special service instead. He regrets this
Name: Judi Corridean
Email: Juds2u@aol.com
Residing: Knoxville, Tennessee
Date: 05/29/2006
Time: 07:55:05 AM
dose any one remember going to school with the "Corridean". We are working on our family tree. We have found that many Corridean lived and still live in this area. Thanks!!!
Name: Cat
Email: HolyGhoster at excite
Residing: Pennsylvania
Date: 05/27/2006
Time: 11:15:28 PM
Laryssa. You asked very nicely but I am sure nobody will write. The joke I heard is that Ukrainians cant write on line because they do not have a pencil. I bet your flowers are going to be nice in Toronto with all the rain. May is such a wonderful time of year. Happy birthday.
Name: Laryssa Aleksander Bajrak and Family
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Canada
Date: 05/24/2006
Time: 05:26:26 PM
HG from the 1960s: Thank you very much for your warm wishes on my "51st" Birthday! Where have all the years gone by!? Hope all of you are well and enjoying the beautiful spring weather back home. The conditions here has been pretty dreary--cold temperatures and rain on the weekends and milder temperatures during the week. Well, I guess I should not complain, because the flowers, trees and grass need it. I agree with Carole, we're luck to have this website to remember the good old times and to catch up with friends from Hoy Ghost and outside of our community, who have ties with us. I also hope someone will share with us the highlights of the recent Holy Ghost Reunion. All the best to everyone at Holy Ghost!
Name: HG from the 1960s
Email:
Residing: Pennsylvania
Date: 05/23/2006
Time: 09:59:59 PM
Happy Birthday Laryssa Aleksander!
Name: Ann
Email:
Residing:
Date: 05/23/2006
Time: 05:41:53 PM
I remember a Miss Seniura as a teacher at Holy Ghost, any relation? Where is she now? What is she up to?
Name: Carole
Email:
Residing:
Date: 05/23/2006
Time: 11:08:16 AM
Would anyone know if there will be the Blessing of the Graves this Sunday at Immaculate Heart Cemetery and if you still just go and stand by the grave for the Priests Blessings or do you have to register before hand. What time would Father get there if this beautiful tradition will be continued..
Name: Catherine
Email: holyghoster at excite
Residing: Pennsylvania
Date: 05/23/2006
Time: 01:03:52 AM
And I hope that George doesn't find out who published his new e mail here. He can be good at ignoring as it is a Ukie trait.
Name: Catherine
Email: holyghoster at excite or tiger_katherine
Residing: Pennsylvania not Chester area
Date: 05/23/2006
Time: 12:56:05 AM
Unfortunately Carole you are so right. I have one sweet friend that I made through this page and he says the same things basically. He is tired of this behavior also, seeing it while he was growing up, and swears this time not to look at it any more. It seems that nobody in this parish wants to talk about anything only putting one another down mostly. Though there are some good posts and some nice people among the few here that do talk. There are also some nonsense posts that are mean in spirit. Our Ukrainian parish here is very friendly and not typical of what you may see here. How true that others see this page and see no Ukie Pride of days gone by. I am ashamed myself. By the way May is the month of our Mother Mary.
Name:
Email: he is right here tonya
Residing:
Date: 05/22/2006
Time: 02:47:08 PM
From: "George Karlsen" <sony7600g@yahoo.com> Add to Address BookAdd to Address Book Yahoo! DomainKeys has confirmed that this message was sent by yahoo.com. Learn more Subject: Change of Address' To: Hey! Since you are in my address book, I am sending this to let you know that this is the last day that I am signing in to Yahoo. I have been a Yahoo Member since 1997, and stood by them. However, it seems that they are getting into the SpyWare game with monitoring people's activities online: http://www.benedelman.org/ So please make the final changes in your address book. sony7600g@yahoo.com and georgekarlsen@yahoo.com are now both going primarily to be GeorgeKarlsen@kittymail.com (my main address). Kitty mail: http://www.kittymail.com is a neat little site that allows basic quick service, FTP upload, and is backed by Outblaze: http://www.outblaze.com/index.php I shall still have a sony7600g@kittymail.com, but the GeorgeKarlsen address is going to be my main Email. If you reply to this, it will be forwarded to the kittymail.com address. Confused? Me too. So put a stop to Spam and SpyWare probes online. Don't access yahoo.com (Big Brother). Until the next time, George Karlsen & Silly Kat http://www.opera.com (the most secure web browser available)
Name: Carole
Email:
Residing:
Date: 05/19/2006
Time: 03:20:46 PM
Curious to why no one has written in length about the Holy Ghost Reunion. Didn't it pan out? This school page is a wonderful place to add all those memories and for the many people who can't come home again, it is a gift of friendship to those you knew in the past. It is also a gift to those that never went to Holy Ghost but may have ties through family or friends, or for those that once came to a service at that beautiful church. Sharing is what makes an interesting school page. When there is lack of sharing then there will be more and more people saying goodbye.
Name: Gene Seniura
Email: eugene.j.seniura@sea-launch.com
Residing: Mission Viejo, CA
Date: 05/17/2006
Time: 11:50:51 AM
Graduated from HG in 1960 (that makes me.....how old??). Have been in many places since then. Sorry I missed the reunion but understand that there may be a follow-up later this year. Was in Philly last week for my Mom's 83rd. She is doing OK. Met up with Myron Kyj at Wiedener U. and also had lunch with Roman Kramar. Wish I had met up with more of the old group. Keep in touch.
Name: Tonya
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 05/16/2006
Time: 12:35:42 PM
George what is wrong. Where are you?
Name: Judi Corridean
Email: Juds2u@aol.com
Residing: Knox, Tn
Date: 05/12/2006
Time: 10:32:52 PM
Tamara or Steve Corridean, Lydia Corridean married to Joseph Corridean are my Great Grandparents! I am looking for other Corrideans. Working on family tree.
Name: Tamara Corridean
Email: tami318@yahoo.com
Residing: Boothwyn
Date: 05/12/2006
Time: 05:37:25 PM
Someone had asked if my dad, Steve, was related to Barb, David, and Lydia....that's his brother and sisters, as well as Cheryl and Debbie
Name: Mary Rivera
Email: prong71@verizon.net
Residing: Trainer, Pa
Date: 04/29/2006
Time: 04:34:48 PM
Hi Ann, thanks for you nice post. I am the youngest and yes very grown up! LOL! Joe & Denise also still go to Holy Ghost too. The only one of us out of the area is Valerie. She's lives up in Teleford with her husband and son Charlie.
Name: Ann
Email:
Residing: Chester pa
Date: 04/28/2006
Time: 06:10:59 PM
Mary, How nice of you to post, I remember Joeseph and Denise very well, and of course your mom working at the rectory. I think you were the youngest hard to believe you are all grown up with a family.
Name: Mary Rivera
Email: prong71@verizon.net
Residing: Trainer, Pa
Date: 04/25/2006
Time: 07:24:19 AM
Hey everyone! I'm from the class of '85 and still attend Holy Ghost with my family and my 2 children. My son's name is Gideon, he is 12 yrs old and an alter boy. My daughter's name is Myranda and she is 3 yrs old. They both love going to Holy Ghost as much as I did. The church itself is still going strong! There are finally a nice amount of children once again. I heard the 1st reunion went really well from my mom. She is still the church secretary. I can't wait until the reunion set for Thanksgiving wknd 2007! You don't have to wait until the Reunion to come visit. There are several people coming back to the church and we'd love to see more! I also wanted to say hi to Monica Buono, you were in my class and I saw your post. Talk to all soon!
Name: George Karlsen
Email: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/HolyGhostUkies/
Residing:
Date: 04/24/2006
Time: 06:31:24 PM
Going to say so long to you all on this page. I put my last entry on the above link. My life is nice. Shalom Catherine and Laryssa. Goodbye.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g also at the ya place
Residing:
Date: 04/16/2006
Time: 05:08:54 PM
Vielen Dank Laryssa. Sehr guter Karte Aufstellungsort. Noch einmal - fröhliche Ostern!
Name: Laryssa Aleksander Bajrak
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Canada
Date: 04/16/2006
Time: 12:40:36 PM
Christos Voskres! Please excuse the typing error. The Ukrainian card website should read http://ukiecards.com/
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen at Yadda Who dot com
Residing:
Date: 04/16/2006
Time: 01:03:46 AM
Laryssa, Boy, Canada sounds great! Easter by the old calendar, Federal Monday holidays, this and that. I wish I could get deported. I am sure there are some that would like to send me there. Well, thank you for your wishes. I celebrated Messianic Passover Tuesday night. My friend will come over Sunday. It's all good. Funny you should ask about a Ukrainian community here. I think most Ukies are out on the coast (not all out to lunch) BUT!!! there is a new restaurant down town (can't remember the name though now) run by a nice Ukrainian couple AND!!! they have both galumpkies and pyrohi. $8,95 a clip and it is well worth it, and very filling. And they do have ketchup for me, LOL. Plus, we have had a very good Russian deli called 'Kiev', of which I frequent a lot. The Russian lady gives me a very hard time in jest, and then gives me many many goodies, like Polish chocolates. Canadian Post for your husband's job? Sound like a great gig. Do they deliver in rain and snow and sleet and hail also? May your family have the best Easter time ever. Uhm, the link didn't work, even though I tried putting in the 3 W's before ukicard. Here is a cool old fashioned type card place, too : http://www.midrash.org/cards/ Remember 'adoration of the grave', from I think, Holy Thursday until Saturday? The cool panyi's bringing those HUGE and yummy baskets to the church to be blessed by Father Lypyn? Some of those baskets were almost as BIG as the panyi's. Marching around the church with all the bells going off? Here is a nice link of different cities in Ukraine: http://ukrtelecom.ua/en/offers/web_cam/ All the best to your family. CHRIST has risen! Yes, this I believe.
Name: Laryssa Aleksander Bajrak and Family
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Canada
Date: 04/15/2006
Time: 10:18:16 PM
Hi, George! Thank you very much for your warm wishes and we hope that you have a great Easter too. You're right, Easter Monday is a day off for federal workers like my husband, who works with Canada Post and of course the kids are also thrilled with a day off from school. In addition to this, our sons have next Friday off for Good Friday by the Julian calendar (Lucky guys!) Many teachers at their Catholic school and Ukrainian Canadians celebrate Easter by the old calendar. Is there a big Ukrainian community in Washington? P.S. A good friend sent us a beautiful Ukrainian card from this interesting website if you or anyone at Holy Ghost is interested, you can go to http://ukiecards.com/
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen at ja wow, mon
Residing:
Date: 04/13/2006
Time: 03:53:16 PM
Laryssa, All the best to you and your family also this upcoming season. Happy Holy Thursday to you. Monday is a Federal holiday in Canada, no?
Name: Laryssa Aleksander Bajrak
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Canada
Date: 04/13/2006
Time: 09:42:46 AM
As Easter approaches, my family and I wish all of our friends at Holy Ghost a wonderful holiday. Enjoy your sviachene!
Name: George Karlsen
Email: HolyGhostUkies@yahoogroups.co.uk
Residing: in sanitary and incendiary
Date: 04/08/2006
Time: 02:26:57 AM
Thought this might be fun. Feel free to put anything in ya want. I don't expect it to be too populated though. http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/HolyGhostUkies/
Name: Joey
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 04/07/2006
Time: 08:07:43 AM
Hey Monica. I think I remember you.
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 04/05/2006
Time: 06:05:05 PM
Why don't you do a photopage, Mr Karlson?
Name: Monica (Buono) Romano
Email: monicamromano@yahoo.com
Residing: Delaware
Date: 04/03/2006
Time: 01:02:03 PM
Anyone here go to Class Reunion? If so, are there any pictures online? My aunt called me the morning of the reunion but I could not go (just had twins). I went to HG from 77-85. I also remember James Murray he was in my class.
Name: michael babenko
Email: michael1964b@yahoo.com
Residing: clayton,de.
Date: 04/01/2006
Time: 03:57:17 AM
Wow, my brother told me about this site. I just checked out the posts and a few brought back some nice memories. I went to HG from 1969-1976,would have grad. in 79 but we moved. My brother did go through to the 8 th grade. Well I am just going to throw out some names that I remember-Ill apologize now if I misspell any. Horace dewese, david bernie, john baxter, john cullin, anthony miles, kim yeager-she had an older sister-debbie- donna battersbe-karen wood, najia kazuk- i think she had a sister barbra- debbie harlock,steven kourage,john amatosio,bob mccambe, roman(cant remember last name) joe szupa,john sharpless,john sloan, danny divito,john kelly, iam sure there is more that I will remember later. Would really like to know how everyone is doing. take care, michael
Name: T
Email:
Residing: Aston, PA
Date: 03/31/2006
Time: 07:59:58 AM
Hey James Murray, when did you go to Holy Ghost. Your name sounds familiar and I think I know you very well.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen at yeah yeah yeah
Residing:
Date: 03/29/2006
Time: 12:27:24 AM
Sad to say the Ukraine is having more troubles http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2004/11/24/Ukrainereax_041124.html All joking aside, I didn't believe the voters would go for a pro-Moskva candidate. I am surprised, yet grateful that Yushchenko is still alive. I don't give creedence to the Kommunist Newz Netverk (CNN).
Name: james murray
Email: arizona_outlaw4@yahoo.com
Residing: newark, de
Date: 03/27/2006
Time: 11:14:43 PM
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen at Yah Yah Yah ya know
Residing:
Date: 03/27/2006
Time: 08:13:01 PM
Laryssa, boy you still remember your German! Yes, everything is good by me, never better. Wirklich besichtigte ich Berlin viele Malen. Ich wohnte in Berlin für neunzehn hundert und neunzig vier. Ich war nicht im Militär zwar. Wir hatten, besser Englisch zu sprechen, oder jemand konnte verärgert erhalten. Always, all my best. Du auch Jane.
Name: Laryssa Aleksander Bajrak
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Ontario
Date: 03/27/2006
Time: 05:30:10 PM
Danke sehr, George! Es freute mich sehr mit Jane to sprechen. Auch hoffe ich, alles geht gut bei Dir.Wo hast du Deutsch gelernt? Take care!
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen@yahoo.com
Residing:
Date: 03/27/2006
Time: 01:13:11 PM
Laryssa - I Hoffnung, daß Jane und sich genießen, jene Tage sich in Erinnerungen zu ergehen. Beste Wünsche zu beiden von Sie und von Ihren familien. Cheers.
Name: Vere Branchek
Email: liberal@magpage.com
Residing: wilmington, De
Date: 03/26/2006
Time: 06:17:40 PM
I would like to hear from anyone in my class or any other class members around the 70's-!!
Name: Laryssa Aleksander Bajrak and family
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Ontario
Date: 03/26/2006
Time: 01:00:49 PM
Greetings, George and everyone at Holy Ghost! We hope that the Breakfast reunion had a great turnout and even though we could not be there in person, we were there in spirit. Thanks to this wonderful website, I was also able to reconnect with a close friend Jane from my West Chester State College days, with whom I had lost contact over the years. P.S. I also hope that you were able to do a photo page from the reunion.
Name: Jane Schoch Asher
Email: jasher512@hotmail.com
Residing:
Date: 03/21/2006
Time: 09:24:32 AM
I apologize that I am nopt a graduate of your school, but I am trying to contact Laryssa Aleksander Bajrak, and this is the only place I have been able to find her. Laryssa, I hope you remember me from German classes at West Chester! Please email me! Thank you Holy Ghost!
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen at Yah Who
Residing:
Date: 03/21/2006
Time: 08:28:12 AM
I hope the upcoming reunion goes well, and everyone has a good time. Anyone going to do a photo page? See ya.
Name: Don
Email: dborck64@comcast.net
Residing:
Date: 03/18/2006
Time: 02:50:39 PM
Daria did you live on 3rd street? I may be an old neighbor of yours. Please email me and let me know will ya please? Take care and God bless.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen at Yahoo
Residing:
Date: 03/17/2006
Time: 05:53:36 PM
Cat, there is that better? How do you know? LOL, oh yeah! Well I am out of Tastykakes. But I do wish you, yours and everybody a good St. Paddy Day. I only hope that nobody stuffs corned beef into the holopchi. Begorrah!
Name: Catherine
Email: holyghoster@excite.com
Residing: Pennsylvania
Date: 03/17/2006
Time: 03:44:54 PM
George. Please stop drinking the Coke like it is going out of style. I can see your fingers are too nervous! Same to you.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georekarlsen at te yahoo domain
Residing:
Date: 03/17/2006
Time: 10:44:33 AM
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 03/10/2006
Time: 04:32:51 PM
Mike Hrischuk Do you have a daughter at GVMS Michelle?
Name: Christina Kyj Pluta
Email: ckyjpluta@aol.com
Residing: Wallingford,PA
Date: 03/09/2006
Time: 07:08:50 PM
On behalf of the 100th Anniversary Committee of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, I extend an invitation to all graduates, former students, and teachers of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic School to attend an all class reunion on March 26, 2006, in the Church Hall, after 9:00 A.M. Liturgy. Breakfast will be offered, so we are requesting RSVPs. Please e-mail to holyghostreun@yahoo.com or call the Church secretary (Barbara) at 610 494-7899. We would like to have a general idea of how many people to expect. A bigger, more formal reunion is planned for Thanksgiving weekend of 2007 -this is a 'warm-up'.
Name: Linda Janiszewski (Ridgik)
Email: janiszewski@email.chop.edu
Residing: New Jersey
Date: 03/09/2006
Time: 11:20:32 AM
Hello, Hope to see some fellow classmates at the upcoming reunion. Jo Ann Taboada (Jones) and I will be attending from the class of '78. Looking forward to seeing everyone. My husband and I just returned from Siberia where we adopted a 5 year old boy, Ryan, and a little girl Anastasia (6). Together with our daughter Megan (4), we now have an expanded family. Since the two little ones only speak Russian, I am wishing I paid better attention to all of those Ukrainian classes and songs. We've learned enough to communicate the basics, and they are picking up some English already. I have fond memories of my Holy Ghost years! I will try and bring some old photos of May Parades, Communion Processions, School Plays, etc. And even pajama parties with the girls from my class. Linda
Name: daria
Email:
Residing: west chester
Date: 03/08/2006
Time: 08:16:20 PM
valerie~so good to see your entry. i totally remember your dad's home made root beer! and, i have a still use regularly an afghan your grandmother made for my grandmother. can i tell you, it looks absolutely perfect. to all others, sorry i won't be able to make the reunion. i really regret being out of town that weekend.
Name: Pam
Email: pammansfield2003@yahoo.com
Residing:
Date: 03/07/2006
Time: 10:20:57 PM
I just happened to stumble across this website looking for info. on class reunions. What memories! Sheila Melnick, remember me? Class of '77. We were inseparable. KISS and ELO concerts. How are you? I'm looking for any graduates of Notre Dame and St. James H.S. class of '81. We are planning our 25th reunion this Nov. Was reading all of the entries... I remember pierogie day, the May Fair, doing Stations of the Cross, Mother Myron breaking a yardstick over [name removed by request] 's behind, then slamming the door so hard the picture of the Pope fell off the wall! Father Ed putting Leonard Hoopes upside down in the trash can... those were the days!! Hopefully I can make the H.G. reunion. Please pass on this info. to anyone you know from the class of '77 who went to ND or SJ. Thanks!
Name: George Karslen
Email: georgekarlsen at yah who dot com
Residing:
Date: 03/06/2006
Time: 03:26:24 PM
Thank you for the very nice photos of Immaculate Heart Cemetery. I was always afraid of that place as a kid. However, and this is a bit of a sidebar here, the staff there back in the 70's was very considerate. I always thought it was a 'Catholic only' cemetery. When my dad died a lifetime ago in September 1976, they allowed him to be buried there. My dad was a Lutheran. Msgr. Lypyn also showed my dad a final respect. The night of the viewing, Msgr. came in to do a service over my dad. They say in the Hebrew faith, that when you bury the dead, it is the last act of kindness you can do for that person. Reasoning is that the dead can not reward you for this. Vichnaya pamyat to our departed.
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 03/06/2006
Time: 11:15:37 AM
Sorry Fathers photo is in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery section of the main menu.. For the Blessing of the Graves.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen at yahoo
Residing:
Date: 03/04/2006
Time: 02:19:01 AM
Here's a cool live web cam of Kiev http://1plus1.tv/video/camera.php
Name: Caroline
Email:
Residing:
Date: 03/03/2006
Time: 08:05:22 PM
I believe we have a photo of Father Blessing the Graves ...section: Churches, Ukrainian, Holy Ghost. ...the menu of all that we have documented to date for this site can be found on the home page, or guestbook. Please journey through the entire site and enjoy the step back into Chester's Past.
Name: Walter & Pauline
Email:
Residing: Lansdale, Pa
Date: 03/02/2006
Time: 09:51:55 AM
Michael Hrischuk, Your name doesn't ring a bell, but what a beautiful story. Is your mom Theresa Chernuch now or did we mix that up? We hope your parents get/stay healthy. I recall someone selling bees honey and eggs but it was so long ago. I wonder if it was your family. Do you still live on the farm? One of the Szupa's I believe became a priest Joseph in New Jersey last we heard. We don't attend Holy Ghost anymore and live in Lansdale where our priest Father Bunik came from Chester about a year ago. Best wishes to you and your family. Pauline and Walter
Name: Michael Hrischuk
Email: hoot74@comcast.net
Residing: Bethel, Pa
Date: 02/28/2006
Time: 06:05:37 PM
In respnse to:
Name: Pauline & walter
Date: 07/04/2005
Time: 05:14:09 PM
Michael, Loved the pic of your family, new Mrs. Cherniuh and found her to be a lovely lady, your name is different, didn't ring a bell, wasn't Schzupa (sp) a neighbor or good friend, what ever happened to their family, thanks for sharing the pic the webmaster would love some pics of the school.
Pauline, Yes we were great friends of the Szupas. They would vist us out on Convent Road in Aston as did many of the people mentioned in this forum. I remembered when Andre Szupa first learned to drive we all went to Atlantic City. We were laghing at his driving trying to keep up with us. Many memories of the Chester Ferry and going to Garrison Lake in Jersey back in the 60's. Mom's maiden name is Theresa Hrischuk. Some call her Resy. She is German and married my father who is Ukrainian, in Germany back in 1951. Mom is not doing that great these days. She had kidney failure and is on dialysis. Since dialysis she is much improved. She was very active in the Church and spent many hours making perogies until recently. If anybody would like information on how to reach her feel free to email me. Dad (Alex) is in his mid 80's. He lives in the old house like he was in the Ukriane in the 1800's. What a piece of work. If anyone remembers we had somewhat of a farm. Pigeons, chickens and honey bees. People would buy eggs and honey from us. I'm printing this page out to let Mom read. She'll get a kick out of it. Mike
Name: George Scherbak
Email: Geo1114@comast.net
Residing: West Chester, Pa.
Date: 02/24/2006
Time: 10:00:19 AM
Dave churchman just told me about this reunion. Hope I can make it that sunday. Need to tell Henry Heintz to make it as well. love to hear from classmates of class 1965. Stop by Aston quite often, but work in Bethlehem. Let's get the gang out for this reunion in March.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen (one word) at yahoo
Residing: You know
Date: 02/23/2006
Time: 11:52:39 PM
Linda. Good to hear that you are ok. Well, I take it you are at the beach, due to the south shores of Delaware location? Good deal. Yeah, those were some interesting times. Very true, that was then and this is now. All my best to you and yours.
Name: Linda Nasko
Email:
Residing: Southern shores of Delaware
Date: 02/23/2006
Time: 10:16:54 PM
Hi George and gang, how neat to find this, actually a co-worker had mentioned it a year or 2 back. He, like me, was born in the old Chester hospital. Don't know what made me look, but have found it very interesting + funny. I skimmed through the archives and got a good many laughs from that. My God-Myron, an unfortunate blast from the past, I saw her wack David George before because she didn't think his neck tie was up high enough and chasing him around the room. I only attended HG one year as my parents were in between moving us to Delaware, where I have been since. But my Mom said it's the only time I did all my homework and got decent grades!! 'cause I was scared not to!!! Oh well, that was then! Nice to stop by, talk to you all again, soon, take care, Linda
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen at yahoo com
Residing: Washington
Date: 02/23/2006
Time: 01:19:25 PM
Cheryl. Hope you're well. I remember you being from California. Did you ever get back there? Life been good to you and your sister Rene'? Have a great everything, it's early for me, and the coffee ain't kicking in.
Name: Cheryl McDonald
Email: c-tweety@verizon.net
Residing:
Date: 02/22/2006
Time: 08:21:13 PM
Graduated in 1972
Name: Carol Tatusko Simpkins
Email: arthursmom@yahoo.com
Residing: Boothwyn, PA
Date: 02/16/2006
Time: 12:02:15 PM
Class of 1969. Laryssa, I tried emailing you but was unsuccessful. Please contact me again.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen at yahoo point com
Residing: On Channel 5
Date: 02/12/2006
Time: 09:18:52 AM
I hear the NE is getting pelted with some snow. Hang in there. Remember listening to WEEZ for our school number? Anyone happen to remember what the school number was? The kids might be happy tomorrow with a day off. But the adults won't be.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen at yah who period com
Residing: In tomorrow's memories
Date: 02/09/2006
Time: 09:35:18 PM
Laryssa. Glad to hear from you. Of course, we might have had Anne the bus driver at the time, but Mr.s Jackson comes to mind. Sorry about your parents. Always remember the good times. Hey? Are there any Gino's burger places by your bus stop in Toronto?
Name: Laryssa Aleksander Bajrak and Family
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Canada
Date: 02/09/2006
Time: 09:59:31 AM
Hi, everyone! I think it's great that you're having a reunion after mass on 3/26/06. Wish that we could join you, but our work and school schedules make it impossible. To George: Boy, you have a great memory--I didn't remember the bus driver's name, but I didn't forget the fun we had riding to and from school! Thanks for your kind memories about my dad and Father Sagan. They both were great people, who have passed away, and we miss them. To Pete: It was nice to read your e-mails. My parents and I used to live across the street from you during the late 50's and your sister Patricia and I were in the same class at Holy Ghost. How is she doing? Please say hello to her for me. Take care.
Name: Helen
Email:
Residing:
Date: 02/05/2006
Time: 08:46:33 PM
Pete, That's great, I remember the awning place now, and the gates for the front doors. Do you remember the secretary or the lady who did the bills name? Its great you are still running the business, I think your dad had some apartments or did you live in that first house before the business?
Name: Pete O'konski
Email:
Residing: pa.
Date: 02/05/2006
Time: 04:47:53 PM
Helen, my sister is Patricia. and had horses. We lived near the church. I still run the family business there.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen at yahoo
Residing: Willage Green? North Korea? It's all the same
Date: 02/03/2006
Time: 05:01:19 PM
Donna, LOL on the tattoo, however I just don’t like tat’s. Oh well. Donna, respectfully I don’t remember you totally. However, you had a brother named Peter, right? He was a year ahead of me, tall, and used to really help out us ‘rookie 5th grade altar boys’. Nice guy. Your mom made/makes pyrohi? Laryssa, here is one for you. We used to ride the bus with a Mrs. Jackson, I believe, as a driver. I got on the bus before you. We went about 2 miles north of Atlantic Thrift Centre on Mac Dade. Then the bus turned left, off of Mac Dade, at the Gino’s and a pharmacy intersection, and on to your stop. You used to get on the bus with your brother Vladimir. The worst thing about that was that in the afternoon (I got off after you, as they did the routes backwards), smelling those good old Gino’s burgers cooking wasn’t easy. Like man, I was starving by then! Also, you used to get on the bus with Laureen Pepe and her sister. This was around the year 1969 – 1970. Your dad always seemed to be an all right guy, the way I remember him. How is your family these days? Daria mentioned Father Henry Sagan a while back. Boy, was he cool or what? He was politically un-correct by today’s stupid standards. Remember him with his leg up on the radiator, the long yellow glazed bottom window tilted in, puffing his cigarette and flicking it out the window, right in class? Fr. Sagan died young in the late 70’s, or early 80’s? Vichnaya Pamyat Henry Sagan, you rocked. I liked Fr. James Poorman. He gave me his portable radio when he left, I being in the 7th grade. I used to put it in the blazer pocket with the earphone up the left sleeve, listening to the radio during class by cupping my left hand over the ear and leaning on it. Myron never knew, nor did her snitches. I had that radio for a long time, probably worth a bit to nostalgia collectors. Yeah, the good old Wade Brothers on WIBG 990 AM were great DJ’s. ‘Sooner or Later’ by the Grassroots used to have the WIBG jingle at the start of the song. But I digressed again, didn’t I? When I go senile, no one will know. I can’t blame Ukraine for stopping the pipeline from Russia to Western Europe. Once they heard the pipes had natural gas in them, they right away must have thought about methane and wanted more. Got kind of cold there last week, down to minus 30 or something. Cabbage and potato makes a bit of caloric energy, but not enough for that type of cold. This new pope Bennydict is interesting. I hope no one eggs Bennydict on making him angry. I think he can be strict. Since nobody asked, I might as well answer. Favourite song for 2005? ‘Kerosene’ by Miranda Lambert. The lady pound chords the song, along with the drummer for 3 minutes. Almost like the Dave Clark 5ive. “Forget your high society, I’m soaking it in kerosene. Light them up and watch them burn, teach them what they need to learn. HAH!” A gorgeous venom with attitude. Check her out.
Name: Helen
Email:
Residing:
Date: 02/01/2006
Time: 09:04:39 PM
Dear Holyghoster, Thank you for the reunion news, it will be lovely to see all the former classmates and classmates of older brothers and younger sisters. I hope the weather is great and its a great turnout. It will be nice to go "Back home" if only for the day. Thank you again for the notice.
Name: Former HGer
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 02/01/2006
Time: 01:17:39 PM
The Holy Ghost Reunion is scheduled for 3/26/06 after 9 o'clock Liturgy. It will be a breakfast. All classes are welcome. Come see your friends and reminisce about 50-50 chances, processions, bingo, penny parties, bake sales, processions, teachers, nuns, the old school, the class trips, processions and movie day.
Name: Anne
Email:
Residing:
Date: 01/31/2006
Time: 08:57:10 AM
Steve Corridean, did you have a sister Barb, a brother David and Lydia? I think you repaired my radiator and glass on the car many years when I lived in Trainer. Good to see your name, I think your mom lived by the Ukie club how's
Name: Helen
Email:
Residing:
Date: 01/28/2006
Time: 11:19:34 AM
How about Mrs Dianne Waskiewicz, Mrs Momot, Mr Lisckowicz, Mr Kramar, Kaczmar's, Mrs Yanchak, MRs Billy, Mrs howalchuk, Mrs malinowsky, Mrs Bagan, Mrs Cichanowsky, Mrs Cherniuk, Szupa family, soo many more! Anyone?
Name: LT
Email:
Residing: Aston
Date: 01/27/2006
Time: 10:44:09 AM
George Karlsen I can see why your such a sick person... you are a mean old fart and as long as you are mean to others God will not take care of you. ...
Name: Helen
Email:
Residing:
Date: 01/25/2006
Time: 07:42:51 PM
Pete O'konski! That's a great name from the past, did you have a sister who had a horse working with your dad at one time?
Name: Stephen Corridean
Email:
Residing: Bear DE
Date: 01/24/2006
Time: 10:38:30 PM
Name: Angelique Smith
Email: scifi_Angel@comcast.net
Residing: Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
Date: 01/23/2006
Time: 03:38:27 AM
Name: ValerieP
Email: pcatinhat@wmconnect.com
Residing: Land O'Lakes, FL
Date: 01/19/2006
Time: 04:40:04 PM
Daria, great memory again! Most of those folks were in my brother, Steve's, class, one year ahead of us.
Name: Pete Okonski
Email: pj_okonski@hot mail.com
Residing: pa,
Date: 01/18/2006
Time: 09:15:36 PM
Hope all is fine with everyone!
Name: Ellie Constantine
Email: etweeker@hotmail.com
Residing: Sacramento, California
Date: 01/18/2006
Time: 08:26:08 PM
I am the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Father Nicholas Zbyr whom as I understand together with his children (my uncle Orest, Aunt Thiessa and my mother Maria) built this church. It warms my heart to this day to hear of wonderful stories my mother still shares of her entire family and the memories of her experiences at Holly Ghost. Its been many years since I have visited that area including the church but I am hopeful for an opportunity to one day go back there with my parents and learn of a time I know my mother still remembers oh so well. Perhaps a trip to Pen to see any still existing family and friends would provide a better opportunity to become more familiar with my mother's family history. ~Ellie C.
Name: Tonya
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 01/18/2006
Time: 03:22:51 PM
Georgie Georgie. Where are you, where are you?
Name: daria
Email:
Residing:
Date: 01/17/2006
Time: 07:49:37 PM
How about Cello, Bonderski, Kit, hladish, lubush, Kaczmars, Alexanders, yanchaks, Kramers, Cherniuk, Joey bagan, Suzinski's, Liskowiczz, Mutro,Roman HRawbowyj, MElko, Hawrylaks, ANy others?
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 01/16/2006
Time: 03:20:39 PM
How about Roman Mitika SP? Slachtun? Scherbak, Panco? Nazarewich? Pan Korchinski? Halko, Wolner, Engles?
Name: Bob Felix
Email: bobsattic@aol.com
Residing: NJ
Date: 01/15/2006
Time: 08:20:30 AM
Helen Wow there is a name from the past Roman Minchak. Haven't seen him since HG. Do I know you? Happy New Year to everyone on the board.
Name: Donna B
Email: felineracer@aol.com
Residing:
Date: 01/13/2006
Time: 08:02:35 PM
Anyone from the class of 68? Looking forward to hearing from you.
Name: Helen Bych
Email:
Residing:
Date: 01/13/2006
Time: 06:12:50 PM
other people who come to mind Diane Waskiewicz, marie Pierce, Mrs Billy, Mrs Melnick, Mrs Long, Miss Kit, choir director from 2nd street who was killed on the Conchester Hgwy. Mrs Fedchin, Mrs Kupchick, Mrs Komanowsky, Mrs Cello, Mrs Bagan, Mrs Wolner, Mrs. Halko, Mrs Engle, Mrs Rylko, Mrs moloddowic, Mrs Salo, Mrs Yanchak, Mrs Sherbak, Mrs Michialo, Mrs Brochet(2)
Name: J
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 01/13/2006
Time: 11:47:18 AM
To the person who has there pictures on the wesites listed below is strange. Why do you want people to see that. your strange g.
Name: Tracey
Email: toto888.com
Residing: Chester, PA
Date: 01/13/2006
Time: 09:06:39 AM
Hi George. How have you been? Haven't talked to you in awhile. Maybe sometime we could get together.
Name: Helen Bych
Email:
Residing: Port St Lucie, Florida
Date: 01/13/2006
Time: 08:48:20 AM
Hello all, retired and moved to Florida from good old Chester, May try for the reunion, hope its posted in the bulletin since its sent to us down here the sunny land, Does anyone know the whereabouts of Roman Minchak? or Mary?, The Wenchak girls, Valerie who use to sing in the choir? Any other choir members or Sodality girls?
Name: Valerie P
Email: pcatinhat@wmconnect.com
Residing: Land O'Lakes, FL
Date: 01/12/2006
Time: 12:03:46 PM
Hey Daria - What a great recall of our classmates! Great memories - how about Maria Maksymyk, Kenny Izbiansky, James Pierce (wasn't he always dropped off to school in a red convertible in the alley?), Carol "Jenkins", Greg Kistler (since deceased), and weren't the Turek Twins (Jean & Joan) in our class, too? And who could forget that yellow dog who always bit kids through the fence.
Name:
Email: felineracer@aol.com
Residing:
Date: 01/11/2006
Time: 02:38:29 PM
Well George, I would think you would have the plaid tattooed, so you would always be prepared for any occasion
Name: George Karlsen
Email: georgekarlsen at yah-who period see oh emm
Residing: in sen surround colours
Date: 01/10/2006
Time: 04:42:34 PM
Donna. Now that would be a real fun blast! Do we have to wear plaids from Menozzi's?
Name: Julien H.
Email: Ruscov51@hotmail.fr
Residing: France, Vitry le francois
Date: 01/10/2006
Time: 09:52:26 AM
Bonne année 2006 a tout le monde. Merci d'avoir repondu a mon courrier en date du 01/07/2005. Desolé de n'avoir pas pu repondre avant. Pour la ou les personnes dont le nom se rapproche de Hrabowyj avec ou sans la lettre "G" je souhaiterai vous contacter par internet car je suis a la recherche de membre de cette famille. Si vous avez des informations concernant ce nom de famille je vous en remercie de me prevenir par courrier a l'adresse suivante : Ruscov51@hotmail.fr . Je vous en remerci d'avance...
[Editor's note: Julien is researching the name Hrabowyj (with or without the letter "G") if you have any information to share, please get it touch. - John]
Name: Donna Brochet Bonner
Email: felineracer@aol.com
Residing: Chester PA
Date: 01/08/2006
Time: 10:52:05 AM
I hear there's going to be a reunion sometime in March 06 for everyone who attended Holy Ghost.
Name: C
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 01/06/2006
Time: 02:08:54 PM
George, your being pretty harsh, dontcha tink???
Name: George Karlsen
Email: Yeah
Residing: Uh huh
Date: 12/29/2005
Time: 01:03:00 PM
In other words, no name or E mail addie, no reply. Dig it?
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Onscreen, and in your mind now. See? It works!
Date: 12/29/2005
Time: 12:20:28 PM
Laryssa and Family. Thank you so much for your kind words. If you want to hear about the medical stuff, then here is the new blog entry at http://www.sony7600g11.blogspot.com The photo of the aftermath is here, taken today. I lost 40 lbs, no more belly! http://community.webshots.com/photo/170785485/531077397qYRlye Well, to those who don’t give a name or E mail addie, go figure. This ain’t gonna be answered by me in 2006 at all, as I had enough of that stuff the past years. If yer a Ukie you can figure it. Otherwise, play somewhere else. Thanks to my ‘tiger buddy’ and her hubby for the Tastykakes. They are still great with cold milk. Laryssa, and yours, and the cool Uke’s I talk to, have a great Ukie Xmas coming up in January. Shalom Alechem.
Name: MW
Email:
Residing: NE PA
Date: 12/28/2005
Time: 08:49:30 PM
I remember the Church picnics at Malecky's farm in Boothwyn off of Faulk Road. Pony rides, great food, fast dance floor, great polka music. They even had a swimming hole. They were the good old days. I wonder how the M sisters are. I loved the church picnics because it was always lots of fun all day long.
Name: Laryssa Aleksander Bajrak and Family
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Canada
Date: 12/22/2005
Time: 08:17:15 PM
My husband, our two sons and I are sending everyone our best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy 2006. Veselych Svyat!
Name: LT
Email:
Residing: Aston
Date: 12/16/2005
Time: 01:47:05 PM
Ok George I cannot decipher this... Pyat Dva Pyat South Mission Street Apartment You One Wenatchee Wash Devyat Vishim Vishim Zero Odun. So there ya go - have fun you all. Please tell me what it means.
Name:
Email:
Residing: Chester, PA
Date: 12/14/2005
Time: 03:47:41 PM
When are we gonna get another reunion going?
Name:
Email:
Residing:
Date: 12/14/2005
Time: 01:32:58 PM
Ok George I give up... I have tried and tried but cannot decipher your message. I think I have part of it but not sure. Please do tell. Thanks Me Pyat Dva Pyat South Mission Street Apartment You One Wenatchee Wash Devyat Vishim Vishim Zero Odun.
Name: T
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 11/29/2005
Time: 04:59:23 PM
Hey George, Miss talking to ya, havent been around lately. How are you doing? Been around lately?
Name: Laryssa, Andy, Aleksander, and Christian Bajrak
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Ontario
Date: 11/22/2005
Time: 08:40:50 PM
My computer has been acting up lately and don't know if the message I just sent a minute ago was received. Just a brief note to wish all of the alumni at Holy Ghost a wonderful Thanksgiving! To George: Glad to hear that you recovered from your bout of appendicitis and that you are back to your good (old)"young" self.
Name: Laryssa, Andy, Aleksander, and Christian Bajrak
Email:
Residing: Toronto, Ontario
Date: 11/22/2005
Time: 08:33:48 PM
Best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving to all of the Holy Ghost alumni! P.S. George: orge, recovered from your bout with appendicitis
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Wenatchee
Date: 11/04/2005
Time: 04:48:33 PM
Gee, no new posts in awhile. I liked yer memories Daria. We couldn't walk down Third Street in procession in this day and age though, due to snipers and strange adults. Remember the Candy Sale drives, lugging Mega-boxes of that stuff around, and not being able to eat it? Clickers always cracked me up. Like where in the liturgy did it say in parenthesis to "CLICK"? Banally robotic. So, anyone wanna send me some 'Get Sick Again' cards, or Tastykake chocolate cup cakes? You can, just decipher this: Pyat Dva Pyat South Mission Street Apartment You One Wenatchee Wash Devyat Vishim Vishim Zero Odun. So there ya go - have fun you all. Until the next whenever.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Wenatche, Wa
Date: 10/18/2005
Time: 04:33:21 PM
Message Could that be you, George????
"T": Who? What? When? I been offline since 2 September. Had some appendix complications, just got off home health care on Friday. GOD spared me once again. Nice to see all the old posts. I won't be online regularly, but will check in. I feel old in body "I'm 30 but I feel like 16 (in the head)" Cheap Trick.
Stuffed Cabbage rocks - THANKS for another cool recipe. Best to all. G the "K"
Name: jeanne
Email:
Residing:
Date: 10/05/2005
Time: 06:56:16 PM
hey that recipe for stuffed cabbage sounds good! its making me hungry!
Name: Sheila Melnick
Email:
Residing:
Date: 09/26/2005
Time: 08:29:22 AM
Yes, David was in my class. He was one of the nicest, smartest guys I've ever met in my life. I'm sure he's doing well these days.
Name:
Email: dborck64@aol.com
Residing:
Date: 09/25/2005
Time: 07:40:12 PM
Daria, did you live on 3rd st. across from the school? I may be an old neighbor. Please email me and let me know. Thank you and I hope to hear from ya soon.
Name: T
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 09/23/2005
Time: 04:06:01 PM
Could that be you, George????
Name: The Way It Should Be...
Email: Doing it right!
Residing: Good Cook USA!
Date: 09/23/2005
Time: 08:03:18 AM
Stuffed Cabbage 1 1/2 - Pounds Lean Hamburger 1/4 - Pound Long-grain Rice (instant rice works well too) 2 - Cans Tomatoes (best to use Tomato soup) 16 oz Can or 1 jar sauerkraut - rinsed 3/4 - Pound Beef Sausage-- cut 2" pieces 5/8 - Large Onions -- Chopped 5/8 - Cup Water Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder 1 Large Head of Cabbage 1 Green Bell Pepper Cut out the core of the cabbage so leaves are easy to put apart during boiling or pull off leaves as they soften. Use a very large pot. Place a layer of sauerkraut on the bottom of large roasting pan with a little bit of tomato soup. Combine hamburger, onions, rice, water, and seasonings. Mixture should be mushy (this gives the rice liquid to absorb and prevents cabbage rolls from getting hard. Lay a cabbage leaf in your hand with the core closest to your wrist. Place a portion of meat on the leaf on the back half of the leaf (over the core). Fold to form an oblong cabbage roll. Tuck the right edge in to secure the roll. Using this method, no toothpicks are needed to hold it together. Layer cabbage rolls over the sauerkraut until you run out of room or filling. Tuck pieces of the smoked sausages in among the cabbage rolls. Cut up the bell peppers and tucked among the cabbage rolls improves the flavor of the dish. Pour tomato soup over all of the rolls of cabbage. Bake for 2 - 3 hours or more at 350 degrees. Cover with foil during cooking this will help cook the rice too. This tastes excellent served with sour cream on top. Be sure you use a large enough roasting pan as there will be liquid bubbling up.
Name: Bob F
Email:
Residing:
Date: 09/22/2005
Time: 01:40:06 PM
Sheila
My wife actually taught there '76 to '77. Wasn't David Komonosky in your class?
Name: Sheila
Email:
Residing: Roanoke Rapids, N.C.
Date: 09/22/2005
Time: 09:54:31 AM
Debbie is here with me. She married my husbands best friend. ( Hey, if i'm miserable I want everyone miserable) LOL Mom and Grandmom are in Marcus Hook now. They will not move here. Grandmom is too sick to make the move so we take turns coming up there. At least we got them off Mary Street. I have a 16yr.old daughter. Sis has a 3yr. old Golden Retriever. LOL that's all she could handle. My daughter gives us both enough to do. Good hearing from you.
Name: Walt
Email:
Residing:
Date: 09/21/2005
Time: 05:38:00 PM
Hi Shiela, It was nice to see your post, How are Debbie and your mom are they down south as well. I remember your grandmom walking you to school a few mornings.
Name: Sheila
Email:
Residing:
Date: 09/21/2005
Time: 10:00:56 AM
Hey you'll, not that far back! LOL 1977 was my 8th grade year and I attended from K-8.
Name: daria
Email:
Residing: west chester, pa
Date: 09/16/2005
Time: 10:40:58 PM
some random memories of Holy Ghost in no particular order:
- blue sodality capes
- lugging Christmas card boxes to sell for school
- bake sales
- walking the lunch line past the soda machines (newer additions) and along the wooden tables to see Mrs. Kowalek for my lunch
- peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for those that didn't want pyrohy on fridays
- the "library" next to the "public" restrooms in the lobby of the school
- some of my class: roland tarbutton, ray carpin, bobby myers, rosalie palamar, peaches, valerie
perkowski, pete brochet, gilbert sheldon, pauline olszewski, sharon howry, steve
liskowitz, bobby myers, dennis kowalek, pete szupa, debbie corridean, mary sulyk, mary grace
cellini, cindy bernard, cindy kent, helen kuchera, judy steciw, renee adams, carol ??, donna
maleckyj, diane greer and some names I can't recall just now.
- rehearsals with Mrs. Hawrylak playing the piano for the annual May Festival
- candy sales from the metal closet that Mrs. Duchak had
- I think she also sold soft pretzels?
- milk carton Easter baskets
- walking down the middle of 3rd street for the May procession
- gathering in the cold and damp basement of the church on Easter morning
- blue plaid school uniforms that had to touch the ground when you kneeled
- lining up in the school yard at the end of recess
- the big double gates in the fence of the school yard
- everyone knowing your name at church, always 9 a.m. mass, of course
- Fr. Sagan's fun sermons that always referred to a show on tv
- the one and only Holy Ghost Basketball team
- going with the team to an away game, on a bus to Bridgeport? outside of Norristown. too bad we lost the game but boy did we cheer!
- pancake breakfasts after mass
- midnight mass and the beautiful choir
- kindergarten graduation in long white gowns
- i loved the school's macaroni and cheese
- making potato balls on Thursday nights with the ladies
- the old rectory and the new rectory
- cleaning the blackboard erasers in the school yard. getting blasted for banging them against the walls of the school.
-graduating eighth grade with many of the same people I started in kindergarten with
daria
Name: Bob F
Email: bobsattic@nospamaol.com
Residing: Mullica Hill NJ
Date: 09/15/2005
Time: 05:07:28 PM
Sheila
Not feeling old but how far back would you like to go LOL. I actually need a little assistance from my Holy Ghost Historians. As I recall my class of '56 (that's 1956) totaled 13. Seven girls and six boys. The girls I remember were Gloria Manchin, Mildred Laszek, Carol Kowalchuk, Helen Mykyta and the rest are a blank. The boys were John Kowal, Clifford Gates, Gerald West, William Bijainsky (sp), Roman Minchak and????????
Can anyone help fill in the blanks?
Bob F HG'56 STJ'60
Name: Sheila Melnick
Email: tanwtme@yahoo.com
Residing: Gaston, N.C.
Date: 09/15/2005
Time: 09:33:48 AM
Hey, just a note to see if there are any people out there feeling old and want to remember our past.
Name: Shannon
Email:
Residing: Delaware
Date: 09/06/2005
Time: 11:25:48 AM
Hey, Joe It's Shannon. Remember me? How are you doing?
Name: Joe P.
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 09/01/2005
Time: 04:23:13 AM
Class of 1976 to 1984. We had 16 in our graduating class.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Washington
Date: 08/31/2005
Time: 12:06:03 PM
I found a cool link with some Hebrew, Polish & Ukranian radio programming on it. Of course this is from WNWR 1540 in Philly, so most of you'se already might have been listening -->> http://www.wnwr.com/NewArchive.html
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Washington
Date: 08/22/2005
Time: 10:48:50 AM
Caroline - Thanks for this. I guess I read something on the 'Guest Book' page that said there was some development also around Second Street. It would see a project like this needs some approaching road way.
I dunno, it is just sad. Go down AC and see a lot of homeless folks pan handling, and hitting the trays up for change in the casinos. I did deal with the Rescue Mission there in 1998, and talked to their clientele', many times. There is NOT much hope in them.
The money from the casinos was promised to AC, but ended going up to North NJ. It isn't a question about money, the casino industry promises just 'SO MUCH', and delivers less than zero.
I hope HG stays there. Gee, where would we have our reunion, LOFL???
Name: Caroline
Email:
Residing:
Date: 08/19/2005
Time: 09:51:32 PM
Geo: The only plans for a Casino at this time is the one being built where the old ship yard was down on the waterfront. There will also be a race track in that general location.
You might like to read this link:http://www.harrahs.com/chester/
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Washington
Date: 08/18/2005
Time: 11:22:06 AM
Wow, someone on the 'Guest Book' page of Oldchesterpa wrote yesterday that there is some kind of idea to put a casino in where good old HG now stands.
Seems illogical. Now if they made a Bingo Parlour, that would be good.
Anybody else wanna' work a Bingo again? Could be a blast. Coke and holopchi would do it for me. The Lypyn would even put the 'Free Space' ball back in the machine, I bet.
Sad though, casinos suck. Just check out Atlantic City. We have them here. Bingo is just a cooler atmosphere.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Wa
Date: 08/09/2005
Time: 04:20:22 PM
So Tonya! You are a real person - cool! Yeah this is me in these photos -->>
http://community.webshots.com/user/sony7600g
Nobody as cranky as me could be anything different, eh?
Yeah Mr. Piscotty was a big name, I guess you would say, in music back in those days. Talented nice guy.
So you are still living in Chester? Cool, and enjoy being young. A lot of people make up names on dis here page, and I didn't recognize yours, it's nice though. All the best.
Name: Tonya
Email:
Residing: Chester, PA
Date: 08/09/2005
Time: 02:23:10 PM
Yes, George, I did attend Holy Ghost. I went there the years 80 to 84. I didn't hear that about Bert Piscoty. I've lived around the block from him for years. Is that you in those pictures?
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Washington
Date: 08/09/2005
Time: 11:22:07 AM
Hey 'Tonya'. By the way, I was curious what year(s) you went to Holy Ghost? Class of 75 graduate?
Sad to hear on the cover page that Mr. Bert Piscotty had a stroke. I remember him coming to good old HG around 1966 - 67 and showing us a bunch of instruments. And also letting us try some out. My mom should have let me go for saxophone, as I got a nice loud fretless bass guitar. Live and learn.
So have fun.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com sony7600g.blogspot.com
Residing: Wenatchee, WA
Date: 08/04/2005
Time: 10:13:25 AM
Thank you Tonya, uhm, however, that marriage only lasted for 6 months. She went back to her ex-hubby. I am really okay though. But I am chuckling, cause those photos were taken down in May, and there are some new ones Recent stuff here -->> http://community.webshots.com/album/183165100MjEQzj/2 But thank you very much and have a good one also.
Name: Tonya
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 08/04/2005
Time: 07:21:57 AM
Hi George, Just found this website and saw you wedding pictures. Very nice! Good luck to you!
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Wa
Date: 07/29/2005
Time: 01:41:39 PM
Robert, thanks!
That is interesting, as I myself never realised it as a kid. Prayer, seriously, changes things. And it would be sad to close it. The building alone is a fascinating piece of architecture. The grey stones alone are some great craftmanship. So, here's to 2008, and may it be okay.
And for one and all, have a great weekend. I do so much love Fridays, don't you?
Name: R.M. Kowalchuk
Email: robert.m.kowalchuk@boeing.com
Residing: pa
Date: 07/29/2005
Time: 11:20:02 AM
The church had its Diamond Jubilee in 1983. 2008 will be 100 years.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: http://sony7600g.blogspot.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Wa
Date: 07/28/2005
Time: 04:39:08 PM
Hhhmmm, it seems that Holy Ghost is another 49 years, or so, off from a one hundredth anniversary? I thought a few years ago was the 50th?
But, maybe someone who does know could clue us in here, as I would be interested in knowing when HG started. I always heard about the 'old school'. Now I guess I am 'old school'.
I wouldn't be concerned though. Maybe it is only a rumour. Rumours kill, so be prepared, but don't be concerned until something happens, ya know?
Nice to see the heat let up in the east. Can we all go out and play now?
Name: Josh
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 07/26/2005
Time: 04:01:03 PM
Probably too late!
Name: Lisa
Email:
Residing:
Date: 07/08/2005
Time: 12:16:21 PM
I love the churchm you will not find a more beautiful church, i don't want it to close the parish will make it.
Name:
Email:
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Date: 07/06/2005
Time: 04:06:51 PM
IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE HOLY GHOST IS GOING TO MAKE IT TO THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY. THE ABSENTEE PRIEST (PASTOR) WAS PROBABLY SENT TO CHESTER TO CLOSE THE CHURCH SINCE HIS ARRIVAL IN 9/04. BUT WE ARE TOUGH & WON'T LET HIM CLOSE THE CHURCH.
Name: Pauline & walter
Email:
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Date: 07/04/2005
Time: 05:14:09 PM
Michael, Loved the pic of your family, new Mrs. Cherniuh and found her to be a lovely lady, your name is different, didn't ring a bell, wasn't Schzupa (sp) a neighbor or good friend, what ever happened to their family, thanks for sharing the pic the webmaster would love some pics of the school.
Name: Michael Hrischuk
Email: hoot74@comcast.net
Residing: Bethel, Pa
Date: 07/04/2005
Time: 11:06:52 AM
Hello everyone.
I did Catikizim (sp) way back in the 60's. I didn't go to HG but our family went to HGC. Mom still goes there. Theresa Chernuich
Below are a couple of links to enjoy.
One is Mom and Dad (Oleksa) with John (Ivan) and Eugene.
http://www.getdieselpower.com/misc/blast/pics/holyghost.jpg
http://www.getdieselpower.com/misc/blast/pics/1957.jpg
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Wa
Date: 06/30/2005
Time: 04:38:06 PM
Terry - you can try this -->> http://mesa.rrzn.uni-hannover.de/
Happy 4th of July to one and all. I have to remember to throw right AFTER lighting. I wait too long. But, my leg is healing fine after one year.
Name: Terry Owsiany McHugh
Email:
Residing:
Date: 06/29/2005
Time: 06:30:52 PM
Thanks George and you know who :) I've tried that before but the email is no long any good. Appreciate the help!
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Washington
Date: 06/24/2005
Time: 10:33:46 AM
Terry - If you scroll down to last September, she left a web page with an e mail connection. Very nice photos of her and her hubby. Hope that helps.
[Editor's Note: George, thanks for pointing this out. Terry, this link will take you right down the page to Michelle's posting]
Name: Terry Owsiany McHugh
Email:
Residing: Vero Beach, Florida
Date: 06/23/2005
Time: 08:40:49 PM
I am trying to locate a Holy Ghost aluminis. Michelle Gayle Sinex where are you??? Does anyone on here know how I could possibly get in touch with her? Any help would be appreciated.
Name: J
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 06/17/2005
Time: 03:43:41 PM
Hi, I attended Holy Ghost in 1984. Would love to hear from anyone that went there from 1980 to 1984.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Washington
Date: 06/13/2005
Time: 12:12:43 PM
Happy Monday HG'ers.
Yeah, back in 1972 that Monday the last day of eighth grade. I went home and watched Rowan & Martins Laugh In on KYW TV 3 NBC that night. I loved that show, and even bought the magazine. Dick Martin was always sloshed with the big grin on his face. I loved the party scene.
In the Laugh In magazine they had some sayings and assorted wackiness. One that I wrote on my school book cover in 5th grade was “you have one bad habit – you breathe”. Well, the blonde Miss Helen O'Donell thought and cried to Myron that I wrote that on the book and meant her. Whatta’ bollock case that was. Her cool sister knew that I watched Laugh In a lot, in fact, most people did back then.
Remember your last day at HG? Wasn’t there some relief and the fact that we were now BIG shots, going into 9th grade. And who could sleep late, cause now it’s summertime.
"Will I see you in September, or lose you to a summer love?" Great stuff.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: http://sony7600g.blogspot.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Wa.
Date: 06/11/2005
Time: 04:05:19 PM
Caroline: And I also got the pyrohi casserole recipe and Silly Cat. It is amazing how many ladies are not saying "George yer the jerk that ruined it". Usually it is the guy's fault.
Would I marry again? Heck yeah. But this aint a dating page.
I think it was about now that I got out of HG in 1972, circa 12 June. Been a long time,like yesterday. Or was that next week? I forget.
Thanks for the support.
Name: Caroline
Email:
Residing:
Date: 06/10/2005
Time: 03:49:34 PM
Geo: I too wish you well. Hope you got custody of the Stuffed Cabbage recipe. :)
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com / http://sony7600g.blogspot.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Wa
Date: 06/10/2005
Time: 10:02:02 AM
Thanks "C", I really am quite square and dare I say it - normal, after the work day, otherwise, I have fun. It's cool, I wish her the best in what she does, and I just move on. And Svetlana is married and a cool lady. It is rather nice to have some good Slovak food in this area. Svetty says she "worryet aboutet myee". Life rocks. No confusion at all Caroline.
Name: C
Email:
Residing: Pa
Date: 06/10/2005
Time: 07:01:23 AM
So sorry to hear that. From reading your sayings you seem like a really great guy. Hang in there. The right person will come along.
Name: Caroline
Email:
Residing:
Date: 06/09/2005
Time: 06:27:23 PM
Note: I log in as Caroline, BUT.. when short on time will just ID myself with a C...Since there appears to be someone else signing with a C....I will always us Caroline when posting information to the entire website. I will no longer us "C" This should clear any confusion.
Name: George Karlsen
Email:
Residing:
Date: 06/09/2005
Time: 03:28:21 PM
Check the story out here -->> http://sony7600g3.blogspot.com/
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Wa
Date: 06/09/2005
Time: 03:02:07 PM
Oh good another "C" mystery person. Well, since you asked, no, Kathy went back to her ex hubby. She refused to confront her alcoholism and serious depressions. Do I know how to pick them or what?
Flirting? Svetty is about 60, and she is just friendly. The point was there are some Slovaks who want to be nice and give offers of warmth.
Geesh, have fun, ya know?
Name: C
Email:
Residing: Pa
Date: 06/09/2005
Time: 12:50:22 PM
Aren't you married now George? You shouldn't be flirting like that now.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Washington
Date: 06/08/2005
Time: 10:52:25 AM
We have a new deli and grocery store in town, it is called Kiev. The owner is Svetlana Novitskaia (Russian). She gives me such a fun 'hard time' when I go in there, and is great.
I bought some 'Hospodarochka Sik Tomatnee Mriya' cause I like Tomato Juice quite a bit. It is made in Odessa, Ukraine. This is great stuff, as there is no salt taste and pure. I also like her 'Evening in Odessa' chocolates.
She has nylon stocking boxes on the counter top, along with postcards, and assorted body oils. All jumbled up, no particular order.
So, are there any good import Slovak shops in your areas? Svetty says she is going to make me home made holopchi soon. Typical Slovak, she jokes all the time and gives me half her store. She even invited me to Sunday Church in Moses Lake.
Might not be too bad to be deported to Ukraine. I wish. Have fun gang.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com/http://sony7600g.blogspot.com
Residing: Wenatchee, Wa
Date: 05/31/2005
Time: 10:19:02 AM
Laryssa - Alles Gute (All the best)! to you and your whole family. Thanks and keep having fun.
Course... the Rolling Stones never had an oboe player.
Name: Laryssa
Email:
Residing: Toronto
Date: 05/28/2005
Time: 10:00:09 AM
Thank you very much, George, for your warm wishes. My family and I also hope that you and all of the Holy Ghosters have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend. We enjoy reading all of the e-mails, especially yours on this website.
Name: George Karlsen
Email: sony7600g@yahoo.com
Residing: Wenatchee, WA
Date: 05/27/2005
Time: 10:01:18 AM
Laryssa - by the way, Happy Birthday! Many more.
I did forget to mention the clarinet. That is the instrument that makes it Eastern European also. I got into Benny Goodman a lot lately. Quite a bit of jazz, as a matter of fact.
Toronto sounds good. Brooklyn was like that when I was up in that area for Carnvale' in the summer. Yeah, I did see that web site also with the FBK Band.
Well, have a great holiday weekend one and all. Don't drink and drive. Besides, if you hit a bump, you may spill your drink.
Name: Friend
Email:
Residing: PA
Date: 05/24/2005
Time: 10:01:29 PM
In memory of Roman Cichanowsky (Class of '67), who passed away in Philadelphia on 5/21 ~ "Vichnaya Pamyat"!
Name: Laryssa
Email:
Residing: Toronto
Date: 05/23/2005
Time: 02:44:14 PM
Hi, George! I never heard of the Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band from Toronto before, but I did check out their website as you suggested and listened to some of their musical clips. They do have a very interesting Eastern European sound with a mixture of gypsy, jazz, and orchestral music. Some of their members are also of Ukrainian ancestry. This group must still be around, because you can book them for special occasions--weddings, bar mitzvahs, etc. As for Toronto, it's a great, clean, modern and multi-cultural city--with lots of immigrants from Ukraine, Poland, South America, Asia and the Caribbean. Every y