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2012-05-12 Hudson's 3rd birthday party

May 12, 2012

Photos: 122

2012-03-13 Linne demolition Rackler property

This home, located at 202 Chihuahua Street, was the former residence of the O. W. Linne family. Linne remodeled the home extensively when he purchased it as a tiny home in the 1970s. It had deteriorated terribly and was demolished for new development on Mar. 13, 2012. Officers of the La Vernia Historical Assn. got permission from the owner to look over the property before the demolition was completed. LVHA Officers, Susan Richter and Elaine Stephens found a beautiful handmade well on the property. They texted the owner, Don Rackler, asking if it could be saved and he texted back, "Let's do it!" The well was saved! Additionally, an old but not antique bird bath was found to be in pretty good condition. The property owner said the LVHA could have it. The bird bath was moved to the garden at the La Vernia Heritage Museum. Our special thanks to Don Rackler for his cooperation and generousity.

Mar 13, 2012

Photos: 66

2012-02-11 Flash Mob at HEB

I understand that HEBs across Texas were doing this at 11:00am to try and beat the record set by Oprah's fans for the largest coordinated Flash Mob dance. Wish I had had a video camera. I was tipped off by the bakery shop lady while I was shopping, so I had to run to my car to get my camera just in time! It was really fun.

Feb 11, 2012

Photos: 13

2011-07-06 hummers sunrise and sunset

Jul 4, 2011

Photos: 12

2011-05-07 Alamo Area Cruise Along the Corridor

Members of Alamo area car clubs stopped at the La Vernia Heritage Museum as they made their way along a trail of hospitality stops. This is the sixth year in a row the clubs have included the museum on their annual cruise. Approximately 100 people in almost 60 vintage cars visited the museum. The car clubs include the Alamo A's (Model A's), the Classic T-Birds, Wilson County Car Club, MG/Triumphs, SA Mustangs and the AACA. Many of the clubs also visited Cestohowa, Elmendorf, Falls City, Floresville, Helena, Panna Maria and Poth. Refreshments were served at the museum, which is operated by the La Vernia Historical Assn. For more info visit www.LaVerniaHistory.com. Photos by the La Vernia Historical Assn. PHotos may not be used without LVHA permission. All photo rights reserved.

May 7, 2011

Photos: 125

2011-04-30 St. Gerards Polish Heritage and Mazurka Dancers

Centennial Celebration - Polish Heritage at St. Gerard's Catholic Church, celebrations leading up to their 100th birthday in October. 100 years ago a large Polish community lived in this part of the historic Knob Hill District in San Antonio. They, along with several other ethnic groups, were some of the first pioneers of the new little Catholic Church called St. Gerard, founded by the Redemptorist Order of Priests. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Emeritus of Amarillo, John W. Yanta, and Msgr. Frank Kurzaj, pastor of St. Paul's Church. The pastor at St. Gerard's is Rev. Jim Shea, C.Ss.R. A Polish Choir sang. Special honor and praise was given to Our Lady of Czestochowa, "Queen of Poland" and to Pope John Paul II. Following the Mass was a reception featuring the Mazurka Polish Dancers of San Antonio. A display of Polish memorabilia and arts and crafts was presented. Polish stew, called Bigos was served. Photos by Elaine Mazurek Stephens; all photo rights reserved.

Apr 30, 2011

Photos: 95

2011-04-24 Easter Sunrise service

La Vernia United Methodist Church - Sunrise Service at 7:00 A.M. Photos by Elaine Mazurek Stephens. All photo rights reserved.

Apr 24, 2011

Photos: 25

2011-03-27 to 31 - Salt Lake City Research Trip

In an effort to locate some specific Texas immigrant ancestors, a group of 8 genealogists traveled to the largest genealogy library in the world - the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Four of us were specifically looking for the marriage and birth records of two men; immigrants from Poland who came to Texas in the 1850s. We traveled from La Vernia, San Antonio, Houston, Sugarland, Liberty and Poteet, Texas at our own expense. Our "leaders," Janet Ebrom and Mary Ann Moczygemba Watson, professional genealogists and authors, carefully organized our research plan which included searching marriage and baptism records in 51 villages in 19th century Silesia, a region in Europe, now in Poland. We arrived at the library early in the mornings and left at 9 every night. After an exhausting and fun search, we were unable to locate records for either man, but it was worth every minute! We thoroughly enjoyed the work, the city, the weather, the people of SLC and best of all -- each other!

Mar 27, 2011

Photos: 199

Helicoptor Air Life

I was at my sister's house when this helicoptor arrived with a patient. My sister lives across the field from the landing spot.

Mar 3, 2011

Photos: 29

2011-02-04 Snow Day

It wasn't much, and it wasn't really, technically snow, but it was frozen, white and CRUNCHY!

Feb 4, 2011

Photos: 40

2011-02-02 Candlemas Our Lady of Guadalupe blessing

Feb 2, 2011

Photos: 55

2011-01-27 Bishop John Yanta Hosts Meeting for Polish organizations

Bishop John W. Yanta, Bishop Emeritus of the Amarillo Diocese, hosted a meeting of representatives from various Polish heritage groups, for the purpose of coordinating events and sharing ideas.

Jan 27, 2011

Photos: 48

2010-01-23 Surprise Birthday Party for Winona

Surprise birthday party for 90 year young Winona Alder.

Jan 23, 2011

Photos: 92

2011-01-11 Making Jalapeno Jelly with Madonna

We decided we wanted some Jalapeno Jelly, so we got together on a cold day to make a few jars. It's so delicious served over cream cheese and eaten with party crackers!

Jan 11, 2011

Photos: 5

2010-11-14 FLMF Gala Photos by Jim Collins

Nov 14, 2010

Photos: 15

Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation

The Seventh Annual Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation Gala was held on November 14, 2010 at the St. Paul Community Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event Chairman was Evelyn Lyssy. FLMF President, Rev. Msgr. Franciszek (Frank) Kurzaj welcomed the crowd of almost 300 people. In commemoration of the 200th Birthday of Fryderyk Chopin a piano concert was performed by Dr. Jan Bogdan Drath, Founder of the Annual Chopin Worshop for Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas. Following the concert, the guests proceeded into the Dining Hall where the blessing was given by Rev. Robert Ploch of St. Joseph Church in Devine, Texas. During dinner a slide show was presented, "2010 Trip to the Holy Land" chronicling the 2010 trip sponsored by the FLMF. Awards were presented to the FLMF Awards. Winners of the Essay Contest were recognized. The closing prayer was given by Sister Jane Gawlik, CSSF. The closing song was "Serdeczna Matko."

Nov 14, 2010

Photos: 58

2010-11-2 All Souls Day

10:00 am - St. Ann's Cemetery

Nov 2, 2010

Photos: 40

2010-10-09 Bike MS thru La Vernia

Bike MS Valero 2010 Alamo Ride to the River - at the rest stop in La Vernia. It's ok to copy the pics, but if you use them in any public place, inlcuding Facebook, it's nice to say who took them, please. That'd be me, Elaine Stephens. :-)

Oct 9, 2010

Photos: 156

2010-10-3 Hammerfest Appreciation BBQ

Oct 3, 2010

Photos: 40

2010-10-3 Appreciation BBQ

Oct 3, 2010

Photos: 2

2010-10-03 St Ann Turkey Festival

St. Ann's Catholic Church, La Vernia, Texas - Annual Turkey Festival held at the La Vernia Chamber of Commerce Hall on Highway 87. Expecting 2400 plates of turkey to be served today -- also included this year is "Bigos" a popular Polish stew.

Oct 3, 2010

Photos: 52

2010-09-25 Sesquicentennial Wilson County

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Wilson County, Texas. Held on the Courthouse lawn in Floresville, Texas. On this day a time capsule was prepared, to be opened in 50 years. I wrote a letter to my grandchildren which was placed in the time capsule, to be opened in the year 2060. In that year, my granddaughter will be exactly the age I am now. My grandson will be 54. If you use any of my photos in any public place, including Facebook, you must give proper credit to the photographer.

Sep 25, 2010

Photos: 51

2010-09-18 Hammerfest 2010 by Susan Richter

Sep 18, 2010

Photos: 54

2010-09-18 Hammerfest day

Photos of the La Vernia Wild West HammerFest Bicycle Ride. If you use any of these photos in any public place, including Facebook, it is right to include the name of the photographer.

Sep 18, 2010

Photos: 125

2010-09-18 Hammerfest photos by EZ

La Vernia Wild West Hammerfest Bicycle Ride - rest stops

Sep 18, 2010

Photos: 15

2010-09-18 Hammerfest Sutherland Sprngs Rest Stop, photos by JW

Sep 18, 2010

Photos: 209

2010-9-14-15-16 Package Pickup and United Water - Online

Sep 14, 2010

Photos: 30

2010-09-11 Hammerfest workday

Sep 7, 2010

Photos: 15

2010-09-07 Tropical storm damage around La Vernia

If you are planning to use this photo for any public use, then you must give credit to the photographer.

Sep 4, 2010

Photos: 20

2010-09-02 Polish Gala Bandera

These are photos of the Third Bi-Annual 2010 Polish Gala held at the Silver Sage Corral in Bandera, Texas, to celebrate the 55 visitors from Strzelce Opolskie, Poland - the Sister City of Bandera County -- the Cowboy Capital of the World. Program website: http://www.banderactyusa-sopoland.org/ Notice: If you use any of my photos in any public place, including Facebook, you must give proper credit to the photographer.

Sep 2, 2010

Photos: 61

Polish Gala 2010 photos by Martha Weynand

If you are planning to use any of my photos in any public place, including Facebook, you must give proper credit to the photographer.

Sep 2, 2010

Photos: 47

2010-09-01 Sobczyk at Incarnate Word

Sep 1, 2010

Photos: 10

Guests from Poland visit the Chapel of the Incarnate Word

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Sep 1, 2010

Photos: 54

2010-08-29 Friends from Poland in Bandera

Aug 28, 2010

Photos: 51

Mt. Rushmore

Jul 22, 2010

Photos: 416

2010-06-11 Folklife Festival

Jun 11, 2010

Photos: 26

La Vernia Wild West HammerFest Bicycle Ride - our Booth at the Bike MS Ride to River Kick-Off

La Vernia Wild West HammerFest Bicycle Ride - Our booth at the Bike MS: Valero Ride Alamo Ride to the River Kick-Off at UTSA.

Jun 5, 2010

Photos: 24

La Vernia Bluebonnet Parade 2010

NOTE: If you are planning to use ANY of these photos for any public use (including Facebook), then you must give credit to the photographer, Elaine Mazurek Stephens. ANOTHER NOTE -- a few of the photos were graciously shared by my friends, so please note their names, too. Thanks.

May 15, 2010

Photos: 106

2010-05-13 Fatima Blessing by Bishop

Note: If you are planning to use ANY of these photos for any public use (including Facebook), then you must give credit to the photographer, Elaine Mazurek Stephens.

May 13, 2010

Photos: 55

2010-05-06 DeWees Dedication Marker

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May 3, 2010

Photos: 38

Car Clubs Visit La Vernia Heritage Museum

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May 1, 2010

Photos: 54

Poland Memorial Mass Austin Texas April 20, 2010

In solidarity with Poland, many Silesian Texans from the San Antonio area attended a Memorial Mass in the Texas capitol, Austin, at St. Mary Catherdral. Note: If you are planning to use this photo for any public use, then you must give credit to the photographer.

Apr 20, 2010

Photos: 67

2010-03-04 Easter at Karen's

Apr 4, 2010

Photos: 12

2010-03-31 Goliad TX with Laverne

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Mar 30, 2010

Photos: 140

Wildflowers around La Vernia, Texas, March 2010

Mar 28, 2010

Photos: 18

Palm Sunday St. Ann's La Vernia 03-28-10

photos by Elaine Mazurek Stephens

Mar 28, 2010

Photos: 15

Wildflowers 2010

Mar 19, 2010

Photos: 22

02-28-2010 Blessing of the Stations of the Cross at St. Ann Catholic Church

Blessing of the Stations of the Cross was held at St. Ann Catholic Church in La Vernia, Texas following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. The Blessing was done by The Most Reverend Jose Gomez, Archbishop of the San Antonio Archdiocese.

Feb 28, 2010

Photos: 76

02-21-2010 Stations of the Cross - St. Ann's CC La Vernia

Still under construction, the outdoor Stations of the Cross will be blessed by Archbishop Gomez on Feb. 28, 2010, after the 5:30pm Mass. Everyone is invited.

Feb 21, 2010

Photos: 20

02-21-2010 St. Ann's RCIA

at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas

Feb 21, 2010

Photos: 48

FLM Gala 2009

Dec 13, 2009

Photos: 75

Bike MS Valero 2009 Alamo Ride to the River

Bike MS rain-soaked participants rode 30 miles to a breakpoint in La Vernia, where they stopped at the La Vernia United Methodist Church about 10am. Photos by Elaine Stephens, President of the La Vernia Historical Assn., sponsors of the La Vernia Wild West HammerFest Bicycle Ride & Festival which was held two weeks ago. www.LaVerniaWildWestHammerFest.com. The association's website is www.LaVerniaHistory.com. The website for the La Vernia United Methodist Church is www.LaVerniaUMC.org.

Oct 3, 2009

Photos: 86

9-25-09

Sep 25, 2009

Photos: 11

La Vernia Wild West Hammerfest

La Vernia Wild West HammerFest Bicycle Ride & Festival. La Vernia City Park. www.LaVerniaWildWestHammerFest.com

Sep 19, 2009

Photos: 162

HammerFest Photos by Susan Richter

La Vernia Wild West HammerFest Bicycle Ride & Festival 2009. This album includes a couple of the Waterin' Holes (rest stops).

Sep 19, 2009

Photos: 80

Video of HammerFest Start - One file only

Experience the Start of HammerFest!

Sep 19, 2009

Photos: 1

Animals & Critters

Never a shortage of wild life around here. All these pics were taken on our place.

Aug 16, 2009

Photos: 40

Raccoons at back door 8-4-09

Heard a noise at the back door -- looked out to find these tiny visitors -- looking for a handout! I had to lock the door because they were so close to figuring out how to open it!!

Aug 5, 2009

Photos: 14

Genealogy Seminar 7-11-09

Jul 11, 2009

Photos: 25

Poland 2009, Part 5 - 9 June to 11 June

Part 5. Captions are ON the photos. Includes Pluznica, Castle in Toszek, picnic at Gajdowe, Tychy, Tyskie Brewery, Auschwitz concentration camp.

Jun 9, 2009

Photos: 254

Poland 2009, Part 4 - 6 June to 8 June

Part 4 of my trip to Poland. Includes a Day Off, St. Ann's Mountain, National Minorities Holiday, Kamien Slaski, Czestochowa, Jasna Gora and the Black Madonna. Captions are ON the photos.

Jun 6, 2009

Photos: 247

Poland 2009, Part 6 - 11 June to 13 June end of trip

Part 6 of trip to Poland. Includes: Rozmierz, Corpus Christi procession, crazy party on Gajdowe by Wojtek and Piotr, Wieliczka Salt Mines, Krakow.

Jun 4, 2009

Photos: 451

Poland 2009, Part 3 - 3 June to 5 June

Part 3 of my trip to Poland. Please see part 1 & 2 for more info. Includes Zloty Stok, Nysa, a pigeon farm in Zedowice, Zawadzkie forestry area, Kolonowskie village, Gora Sw. Anny (St. Anna Mountain), wooden church at Klucz, Ujazd holy water.

Jun 3, 2009

Photos: 314

Poland 2009, Part 2 - 31 May to 2 June

This is part 2 of my trip to Poland as part of a diplomatic exchange between sister cities, Bandera County, Texas and Strzelce Opolskie, Poland. Includes: St. Laurentius Church, basketball, Boot-Scootin' Line Dancing, Opole, breadmaking, Technical High School No. 1, Moszna Castle. Again, I apologize for not having the Polish language diacritical marks to create proper spellings. I hate messing up such a beautiful language. For more info about this program, visit www.BanderaCounty-Poland. org You can also visit www.SilesianTexans.com and www.FLMfoundation.org for more serious info. Enjoy!

May 31, 2009

Photos: 336

Rain in La Vernia May 27, 2009

May 27, 2009

Photos: 8

Poland 2009, Part 1 - 27 May to 31 May 2009

This is the first of several albums of a trip made by a diplomatic exchange group of 20 from Bandera County, Texas to "sister city," Strzelce Opolskie, Poland. I first want to apologize for not having the Polish diacritical marks to type words correctly. I also apologize for any misspellings or misidentifications! Please check back, as I will be adding more photos from some of the other travelers. They are sharing their photos from the events when my camera was dead. The trip included 20 Texans, staying in the homes of host families in Poland. In alternate years, a group from Poland has visited Bandera County. Unless noted otherwise, these are all my photos. This is my third trip to Poland; my other albums are available on this site. Also, you can get more info from our website at www.BanderaCounty-Poland.org. For more serious researchers, visit www.SilesianTexans.com or www.FLMfoundation.org. Enjoy.

May 27, 2009

Photos: 477

Memorial Day at Suth Sprgs Cemetery May 25, 2009

May 25, 2009

Photos: 47

Dress Rehearsal Boot Scootin' 5-20-09

May 20, 2009

Photos: 17

Raccoon at my window

May 18, 2009

Photos: 22

2009 Bluebonnet Fest and Parade

La Vernia, Texas

May 16, 2009

Photos: 39

Classic Car Cruise May 2

May 2, 2009

Photos: 56

La Vernia CrossWalk 4-10-09 LV City Park

Apr 10, 2009

Photos: 21

Boot Scootin' lessons 4-4-09

Apr 4, 2009

Photos: 19

LVHA Post Office 2009March28

Celebrating 150 Years of the name Lavernia!

Mar 13, 2009

Photos: 36

P.A.P.A. at Fr. Stan's Birthday Party

Father Stanislaw Fiuk celebrated his birthday with more than 25 of his closest friends, members of the Polish American Priests Association. The men are from the Corpus Christi Diocese, the Laredo Diocese and the San Antonio Diocese. Many of them have also served in South America where they learned Spanish. The priests included: Bishop Emeritus John Yanta, Fr. Stanisluw Fiuk, Fr. Stefan Wiera, Fr. Zenon Konowalek, Fr. Grzeborz Sawicki, Fr. Arkadiusz Szyda, Fr. Mariusz Lazarek, Fr. Stanislaw Marciniak, Fr. Gregorz Szewczyk, Fr. Wojciech Pelczarski, Fr. Ryszard Zielinski, Fr. Jerzy Krzyda, Fr. Tomasa Grabara, Msgr. Frank Kurzaj, Fr. Andrzej Hejdak, Fr. Wojciech Pizystasz, Fr. Andrzej Waszczenko, Fr. Gustavo Sosa Brandana, Fr. Jonusz Globinski, Fr. Tomasz Grabara, MSF, Fr. Gabriel Kamienski. Not present: Fr. Boleslaw Zadora and others.

Mar 5, 2009

Photos: 43

Leading of the Bear - A Polish Tradition

Photo/story by Magda Niedbalka, a teacher in Strzelce Opolskie, Poland. THANK YOU, MAGDA! "Leading the bear" is a typical tradition in some villages. The people dress like a devil, gypsy, policeman, chimney sweep, hunter, priest and death, go visiting, singing traditional Silesian songs, with accordion and drums. This 14th century tradition came when bears ravaged villages. Traditionally, the bear symbolizes bad deeds and unhappiness. A hunter leads the bear by a rope. Housewives must dance with the bear to have a lucky New Year. Traditionally a farmer should dance with the bear to have many cows and pigs. To thank the group, families give sweets, cakes or money...for a party where a bear is "killed”. To families who give no sweets or money, a chimney sweep or a devil uses soot or coal to make marks on the faces of mean homeowners. After the procession they have a small party with the village and sing Silesian songs, enjoy cakes, gingers and traditional meals.

Feb 14, 2009

Photos: 7

Misty Texas Morning

As the long drought continues, a misty Winter morning provides a break in the Texas dryness.

Feb 6, 2009

Photos: 27

Day Trip to Bass Pro in SanAntonio Tx

Inside the Bass Pro Shop on IH 10 in San Antonio, Texas. Jan. 29, 2009.

Jan 29, 2009

Photos: 34

Egyptian Geese visit Texas Feb. 5, 2009

These two Egyptian Geese dropped in to take a dip in our pond. The woodpecker is here more often.

Jan 29, 2009

Photos: 10

Commemoration of Confederate Heroes 18Jan09

Jan 18, 2009

Photos: 47

The 2008-2009 drought in South Texas.

These are photos taken during the third driest year in Texas history. The drought has continued into 2009. The wild animals have little natural food. Fire is a constant threat. The photos in Bandera County were taken by Bruce Eliker. The last measurable rainfall in my area (Wilson County, Texas) was in early August, 2008. I have asked my South Texas friends to contribute photos to this project and will be adding their photos as I receive them. Please pray for rain!

Jan 10, 2009

Photos: 12

Lost Maples & Texas Hill Country 2008 Nov

A drive to Lost Maples State Park and a scenic drive through Texas Hill County roads around Sabinal, Vanderpool, Utopia, Leakey and Bandera, Texas.

Nov 6, 2008

Photos: 94

Black Hills South Dakota and Colorado

Sep 16, 2008

Photos: 587

Hurricane Dolly 7-24-08

Jul 13, 2008

Photos: 19

BikeMS Valero Bike to the Beach Kick-Off

Jul 13, 2008

Photos: 24

St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church; Bandera, Texas

A photo visit after Mass.

Jun 27, 2008

Photos: 50

Anniversary Tour

Jun 20, 2008

Photos: 71

Polish Booth Folklife Festival 2008

Polish Booth sponsored by the Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation www.FLMFoundation.org and www.SilesianTexans.com

Jun 15, 2008

Photos: 68

Strzelce Opolskie visitors

Dignitaries from Strzelce Opolskie, Poland, visit Texas. This breakfast was held at the Seraphic Sisters home on Beethoven Street in San Antonio. Several local Silesian Texans spoke to them in the Silesian dialect (which is now officially a 'language'). The visitors are in Texas as part of a sister city program with Bandera, Texas. Please correct any errors on the captions. Thank you. For additional info on Silesian Texans, please visit www.SilesianTexans.com

Jun 7, 2008

Photos: 30

2008Jun01 Father Tony leaves Father Stan arrives

St.Ann Catholic Church

Jun 1, 2008

Photos: 12

Baby Coons 5-26-08

May 22, 2008

Photos: 30

Bluebonnet Parade 2008 May 17

The La Vernia Historical Association's view of the 2008 Bluebonnet Parade in La Vernia. We are in the '63 Ranchero (red), owned by Janie & Mike Hanko (President of the Falcon Club of America, Alamo Chapter); and the white PT Cruiser, owned by Jim & Evelyn Morin.

May 17, 2008

Photos: 53

Why they're called swallows

Nature can be very cruel. Look closely at the swallows nests. The intruder is feasting on ..... this is not pleasant..... baby swallows. The nests are located on the eaves of our carport. The rat snake crawled UP THE ROCK WALL to reach the nests. Then he climbed DOWN. We have seen rat snakes crawl up the rock wall many times. It's frightening, and very sad.

Apr 30, 2008

Photos: 5

Rat Rods

Rat Rods at the Lone Star Rod & Kustom Round Up, Austin, Texas. Great show in Austin. Friday, April 4, 2008.

Apr 4, 2008

Photos: 133

Big Bend and Bologna sandwiches

On March 28-31,2008, we visited Big Bend National Park, Alpine, Marathon, the McDonald Observatory, Study Butte and Terlingua in Texas. We ate bologna sandwiches every day for lunch and they tasted GREAT. The rest of the trip was not quite so plain. Enjoy!

Mar 28, 2008

Photos: 305

Christmas Pasterka at Blessed Sacrament Church

The annual Polish Pasterka (Shepherd's Mass) with Koledy (Polish Christmas carols) by the St. Mary's Choir of Karnes and Wilson Counties. Special guest, Izabela Migocz and her son, Kristian. Isabela is a soloist from the internationally known group "Slask" from Silesia, Poland.

Dec 24, 2007

Photos: 16

La Vernia Wild West HammerFest 2007

Sep 22, 2007

Photos: 76

Poland Silesia 2007 Part Three, the end

The final leg of our amazing trip to Silesia, Poland.

Jun 29, 2007

Photos: 344

Poland Silesia 2007 Part Two

The trip from Texas to Poland continues. More photos from our trip to Silesia, Poland.

Jun 25, 2007

Photos: 499

Poland Silesia 2007

A bunch of Texans, descendants of 1850s Silesian immigrants, made an amazing trip to Silesia, Poland. June 18 - July 2, 2007. Led by Father Frank Kurzaj, a native of Silesia, now a priest in San Antonio, Texas, we visited Silesia, Poland; Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria, including Krakow, Wawel Castle, Old Market Square, St. Mary's Church, Basilica of the Divine Mercy, Wieliczka Salt Mines, Auschwitz, Wadowice (birthplace of John Paul II), Gliwice, Opole, Silesia, Shrine of St. Ann, Kamien Sl. (birthplace of St. Jacinto), Pluznica (birthplace of Father Leopold Moczygemba), Wielowies, the Shrine of the Black Madonna at Czestochowa, Wroclaw, St. Hedwig's grave in Trzebnica, Bratislava (the capital of Slovakia), Czech Republic, Olomouc (on the Moravia River), Vienna (the "city of waltz"), Hofburg castle, Schonbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Brno (in the Czech Republic), Kamien Slaski (a village in Silesia), Studzionka, Slawiecice, Strzelce Opolskie, and many villages.

Jun 18, 2007

Photos: 500

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