Fr. Tomasz Powroźnik

06/07/2026

Saint Bernardette Catholic Church 🇻🇦

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Corpus Christi Processions at Immaculate Conception - Laurel & St. Bernadette - Waynesboro

Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. May Christ continue to bless our families, our parishes, and our communities.

06/04/2026

In Poland, Corpus Christi is one of the most important and beautiful public expressions of the Catholic faith. It is not simply a procession around the church grounds; it is a public witness of faith that often involves the entire parish and community.

After the celebration of Holy Mass, the congregation leaves the church and follows the Blessed Sacrament in a solemn Eucharistic procession through the streets. The priest carries the monstrance under a canopy, while the faithful accompany Our Lord with prayers and hymns.

Along the route, four outdoor altars are prepared by parish groups, families, or organizations. At each altar, the procession stops. A passage from one of the four Gospels is proclaimed, representing Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. After the Gospel reading, a brief reflection or homily may be given, followed by prayers and a Eucharistic blessing.

The four altars symbolize the proclamation of the Gospel to the four corners of the world and remind us that Christ is present not only in the church building but also in the midst of our communities.

The procession itself is very colorful and prayerful. Altar servers lead the way carrying the processional cross, candles, banners, and parish flags. Members of parish organizations often carry religious banners and statues. Many people pray the Rosary or sing traditional Eucharistic hymns throughout the procession.

One of the most beloved traditions is the participation of young children. Girls who recently received First Holy Communion often wear their white dresses and scatter flower petals before the Blessed Sacrament. In many places, boys ring small bells as the procession moves forward.

The outdoor altars are beautifully decorated with flowers, greenery, birch branches, images of saints, and religious symbols. In some regions of Poland, entire streets are covered with elaborate carpets made from flower petals. This unique tradition has been recognized by UNESCO as part of the world’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.

For many Polish Catholics, Corpus Christi is a public profession of faith in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. It is a moment when the Church literally brings Christ into the streets, asking His blessing upon homes, families, workplaces, and the entire community.

05/31/2026

Highlights from today’s Baccalaureate Mass.

05/19/2026

Thank you all so much for your birthday wishes, prayers, kindness, and warm messages! They truly made my day special. Even though Poland is far away and there is a whole ocean between us, moments like this make me feel very much at home here. I guess kindness travels faster than airplanes! 😊 Thank you for being such wonderful people. May God bless you all!

🎂 Happy Birthday, Fr. Tomasz! 🎉

​Today, our parish family has yet another wonderful reason to celebrate—it is the birthday of our beloved Fr. Tomasz! (Photo courtesy of Immaculate Conception)

​Fr. Tomasz, we thank God today for the gift of your life, and we thank you for your tireless dedication, leadership, and shepherd’s heart. Thank you for guiding us in faith, administering the Sacraments with grace, and always walking alongside us on our spiritual journeys.

​We pray that the Lord pours out His abundant blessings upon you today and in the year ahead. May He grant you good health, deep joy, and continued strength as you serve Him and our community.

​"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." — Numbers 6:24-26

​Please join us in wishing Fr. Tomasz a very Happy Birthday in the comments below! Let him know how much he means to our parish community! 👇🎈
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05/11/2026

05/07/2026

🌸👑 May Crowning 2026 👑🌸
A beautiful day with our students, families, and parish community as we honored our Blessed Mother Mary on the last day of school. 💙🙏
Take a look at the special moments from today’s celebration! 📸✨

04/05/2026

Happy Easter - Wesołego Alleluja!

03/17/2026

“Gorzkie Żale” (translated as “Bitter Lamentations”) is a traditional Polish Catholic devotion focused on the Passion of Jesus Christ.

It is a meditative prayer service with beautiful, sorrowful hymns that invite us to reflect deeply on Christ’s suffering and His love for us.

This devotion is prayed during Lent, usually on Sunday afternoons in churches across Poland and in Polish parishes around the world. It begins on the First Sunday of Lent and continues each Sunday until Palm Sunday.

“Gorzkie Żale” is divided into three parts (cycles). Each Sunday, a different part is sung, and the cycle repeats throughout Lent.

It is not only a prayer, but also a spiritual journey—helping us prepare our hearts for Holy Week and Easter.

Today I would like to share Part I of this beautiful Lenten devotion.

Teobańkologia Music zaprasza na premierę Gorzkich żali. Dołącz do wspólnej modlitwy śpiewem i razem z nami zatrzymaj się przy cierpiącym Jezusie, powierzając...