Fr. William Gulas St. Stanislaus Schedule of Services Parish Ministries Pastoral Staff




The Shrine Church of Saint Stanislaus has a long tradition of love for beauty. Visiting artists have acclaimed the acoustic properties of the church as among the best in the entire city. The church hosts a year-long concert series, which is presented in the same spirit of appreciation for beauty in the visual and musical arts.

The parish also hosts a number of other social events through the year, which are listed below.




Upcoming Events




CityMusic Cleveland Concert
The program includes:
  • Brahms, Concerto, violin, op.77, D major
  • Wagner, Siegfried Idyll
  • Mozart, Symphony in D "Posthorn", K.320
  • Conductor: Sean Newhouse
    Soloist: Dylana Jenson
    Saturday, March 17, 2012
    7:30 PM
    Free


    Four Eagle Award Banquet and Silent Auction
    The Four Eagle event is celebrated in order to give recognition to individuals or groups who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the Saint Stanislaus community.

    It is also one of the major fundraisers for our parish. These funds are raised to support the continued advancement of the spiritual, educational, and cultural mission of this shrine parish. We have so much to be thankful for and know so many in need.

    The Four Eagle Award, named after the legendary four eagles that protected the body of the martyred Stanislaus, is bestowed upon individuals or organizations that have been especially helpful in furthering the mission of the Saint Stanislaus community. This will be our Ninth Annual Four Eagle Award Celebration.

    Past recipients include Bishop Anthony M. Pilla, Ben S. Stefanski II, Mayor Jane Campbell, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the Third District Cleveland Police, the Franciscan Friars, the neighborhood family-owned funeral homes, and DiGeronimo and Kurtz Families.
    Friday, May 4, 2012


    May Crowning
    Sunday, May 6, 2012


    Feast of our Parish’s Patron, St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr
    Tuesday, May 8, 2012


    First Holy Communion
    Sunday, May 20, 2012


    St. Stanislaus Annual Polish Festival
    One of the largest Polish Festivals in the Midwest. Join us for delicious Polish food and live music for dancing!
    October 5 - 7, 2012


    Memorial of Bl. John Paul II
    Monday, October 22, 2012


    Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - The Annual Parish Eucharistic Day
    November 25, 2012






    Recent Past Events




    St. Stanislaus Allumni Association
    The annual Chil Cook-Off was fun for all who attended!!!!
    January 28, 2012


    Fr. Michael's Farewell Gatherings
    Our parish family gathered together to say "thank you" and "good luck" to our Pastor, Fr. Mike. Two events events were held to thank him for all that he has done for our parish and community:

    Evening Event at the Polish Cultural Center
    January 6, 2012


    Fr. Michael's Last Mass at the Shrine Church
    Fr. Michael celebrated his last mass at the Shrine Church, which was followed by a dessert and coffee reception hosted by the Parents of St. Stanislaus and Central Catholic High School.
    January 8, 2012


    CityMusic Cleveland Concert - " A Holiday Serenade"
    The program included:
  • CORELLI - Christmas Concerto
  • DVORÁK - Serenade for strings
  • MOZART - Violin Concerto No.3, K216
  • Audience Sing-a-Long

  • Conductor: Joel Smirnoff
    Violinist: Joan Kwuon
    December 10, 2011



    Father Gulas Scholarship - Reverse Raffle
    This annual event raises funds to provide tuition assistance for parishioners who are interested in attending St. Stanislaus Elementary School.
    November 5, 2011



    Welcoming Sunday for New Parishioners
    Fr. Michael led a tour of the church after the 11:30 Mass. An informal luncheon and fellowship followed. Thank you to all who attended and volunteered!
    October 23, 2011



    CityMusic Cleveland Concert
    The program, conducted by Ryan McAdams, included the Beethoven "Leonore Overture," Ligeti's "Concert Romanesc" and the Dvorak "Cello Concerto" with guest soloist Jan Vogler.
    October 15, 2011



    The State Capella (Choir) of Russia
    Direct from Moscow, the State Capella (Choir) or Russia was founded in 1991 as a result of a merger of the USSR State Chamber Choir under the leadership of Valeri Polyansky and State Symphony Orchestra of the USSR Ministry of Culture headed by Gennady Rozhdestvensky.

    Capella's program included such master pieces as Bortnyansky Concerto, Tchaikovsky Liturgy, Rachmaninoff Vespers, Western classics and world famous Russian Folk songs. Capella hass toured Spain, Hungary, France, Holland, Germany, Sweden, England, Italy, Canada, China and the USA. Capella under Polyansky continues to touch the hearts of audiences around the world by its passionate performancess.
    October 14, 2011


    St. Stanislaus Annual Polish Festival
    One of the largest Polish Festivals in the Midwest. Each year the parish's festival has delicious Polish food and live music for dancing!
    October 7 - 9, 2011



    St. Stanislaus School Alumni Association Mass and Picnic
    Join with other St. Stanislaus School Alumni for their next event - the annual Alumni Mass and picnic. Please pass along this information to others from your class (either grade school or high school) and invite them! Bring your family and friends, too! July 31, 2011


    CityMusic Cleveland
    Intergenerational Concert Series
    Conductor: Joshua Weilerstein
    Program:
  • Margaret Brouwer A City Story [world premiere]
    May 13, 2011


    Four Eagle Award Banquet and Silent Auction
    The Four Eagle event is celebrated in order to give recognition to individuals or groups who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the Saint Stanislaus community.

    It is also one of the major fundraisers for our parish. These funds are raised to support the continued advancement of the spiritual, educational, and cultural mission of this shrine parish. We have so much to be thankful for and know so many in need.

    We are pleased that Bishop Anthony M. Pilla accepted the Eighth Annual Four Eagle Award. Bishop Pilla has been so helpful to our parish in some very special ways. He encouraged and guided Fr. William Gulas, OFM when the church restoration project was underway. He was a compassionate pastor to us when Fr. William was killed, and he trusted a youthful pastoral team to bring the parish through that tragedy. He designated our church as a Shrine, which opened the door to thousands of visitors, many of whom received countless graces and blessings. He encouraged us when we started our neighborhood revitalization work, and he was instrumental in supporting the growth of the Cleveland Central Catholic High School on our campus. Even in his retirement, he keeps track of the work we are doing, graciously agreeing to share some fine insights with our liturgical ministers this past January.

    We are honored that he has accepted our humble sign of gratitude. The Four Eagle Award, named after the legendary four eagles that protected the body of the martyred Stanislaus, is bestowed upon individuals or organizations that have been especially helpful in furthering the mission of the Saint Stanislaus community.

    Past recipients include Ben S. Stefanski II, Mayor Jane Campbell, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the Third District Cleveland Police, the Franciscan Friars, the neighborhood family-owned funeral homes, and DiGeronimo and Kurtz Families.
    May 6, 2011



    CityMusic Cleveland
    Conductor: James Gaffigan
    Soloist: Matt Haimovitz

    Program:
  • Franz Schubert
  • Arpeggione Sonata in A minor, D821, arranged for cello and orchestra by Luna Pearl Woolf Symphony No.9, D944 (Great C Major)
    May 2, 2011



    May First Festivities
    May first was a very important day this year: the Beatification of John Paul II on Polish Constitution Day.

    Events included a live Broadcast (in the church) from Rome of the Beatification of John Paul II
    Presentation of the icon of St. Stanislaus and Blessed John Paul II with new halo
    Enthronement of the icon after veneration by the faithful
    Polish Constitution Day Parade
    May 1, 2011



    Master Singers, Inc. Chorale
    Preserving the past and premiering the future of classical choral literature
    J.D. Goddard, Founder & Artistic Director
    Ken Zach, Accompanist

    CHORAL WORKS FOR 2 CHORUSES AND 2 ORGANS
    Guest Organists: Daniel Hathaway & Timothy Robson
    Guest artists: The Greater Canton Men's Chorus, Joseph Guy, Director

  • Messe Solennelle....Louis Vierne
  • Messe Solennelle....Charles-Marie Widor

  • Litany of Loreto....Jason Metheney
  • Guest artists were: The Stow Heritage Ringers, Sherry Stoffer, Director
    April 10, 2011




    CityMusic Cleveland
    Conductor: Joel Smirnoff
    Soloist: Dylana Jenson
    Program:
  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D, Op.35
  • Georges Bizet Symphony in C
    March 19, 2011




    Catholic Schools Week with St. Stanislaus School Alumni
    St. Stanislaus School alumni enjoyed the time they spent together during Mass and their chili cook-off dinner.
    January 29, 2011




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