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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


Feast of St. Stanislaus
In keeping with the Polish tradition, the Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus will celebrate its patronal feast with an evening bi-lingual Mass with traditional pomp and fervor!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
7:00 PM



Four Eagle Award Benefit
Parishioners enjoy this annual benefit that honors an individual or organization that has been especially noteworthy in building up the greater Saint Stanislaus community. This year's award will be presented to former Councilman Ed Rybka Jr., a long-time parishioner, and our present Councilman Tony Brancatelli, for their outstanding work in our neighborhood.

View the details of this important event.
Friday, May 9, 2008
6:00 PM



Don't Forget...
Cafe Krakow, across from the church, is open before, during and after concerts for light snacks and Polish specialties!



City Music Cleveland
City Music returns for more exciting concerts. Mark the dates on your calendar so that you can attend these popular, free musical events.

REVOLUTIONARY MUSIC:
Ligeti (with Jennifer Koh), Beethoven, Ives & Vivaldi
Conductor:James Gaffigan
Soloist: Jennifer Koh, violin

PROGRAM:
Antonio Vivaldi: Sinfonia in B minor (Al santo sepulcro)
György Ligeti: Violin Concerto
Charles Ives: The Unanswered Question
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No.1
Saturday, May 10, 2008
7:30 PM
Free



Mass for Servant of God
John Paul II and dedication of the Miter Shrine. Master Woodcarver Timothy Riffle's recently completed work will be blessed and dedicated at this evening's liturgy, the Shrine Church's monthly Mass for the Beatification of John Paul II. The theme of this month's liturgy will revolve around Mary, the Mother of Divine Mercy.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
7:00 PM


Feast of Corpus Christi
The bi-lingual liturgy at 10:30 a.m. will be followed by the traditional procession through the streets surrounding the church. stopping at four distinct stations dedicated to specific religious themes.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
10:30 AM


Recent Past Events

May Crowning
This celebration of the Mother of Divine Mercy incorporated hymns and traditional prayers (rosary and litany) as well as the veneration of the image of Mary with flowers and the coronation.
May 4, 2008


Master Singers, Inc. Chorale of Northeast Ohio
Master Singers continues to garner international recognition for its aggressive premiering of new 20th & 21st century choral compositions and has become critically acclaimed as one of Ohio's fastest growing and most prestigious community based choral ensembles.

Returning for their 3rd appearance at Shrine Church of Saint Stanislaus, the Master Singers, Inc. Chorale of Northeast Ohio presented a concert of world premieres and commissioned works written and dedicated to the Shrine Church of Saint Stanislaus, and to the memory of Pope John Paul II and Fr. William Gulas, OFM.

Master Singers, Inc. premiered REQUIEM by the noted Welsh composer, Wayne Davies and a special premiere performance of “Zdrowas Mario” (Ave Maria) written by the acclaimed Ohio composer, Jason Metheney and sung in Polish. Other dedication works included “The Vatican Magnificat” and "Pie Jesu" by British composer, J.J. Hutchings. Also appearing were the Master Singers Chamber Orchestra and guest soloists.
April 6, 2008


Opera Circle
Opera Favorites and More, with
  • Dorota Sobieska, soprano
  • Edyta Kulczak, mezzo-soprano
  • Scott Skiba, baritone
  • Hristo Popov, violin, Opera Circle concertmaster
  • Jacek Sobieski, piano
  • April 5, 2008


    Swedish Chamber Orchestra
    Thomas Dausgaard, Music Director and Conductor
    Piotr Anderszewski, Piano
    Polish-Hungarian pianist Piotr Anderszewski joined the Swedish Chamber Orchestra in a program of works by Beethoven and Schumann under the baton of conductor Thomas Dausgaard.
    LOCATION: Severance Hall
    April 2, 2008


    Opera Circle
    The renown Opera Circle performed at the Shrine Church. Musical selections included:
  • Karol Szymanowski: Stabat Mater op. 53
  • W.A. Mozart: Requiem K. 626
    Perfomed with Cleveland Women's Orchestra & Westshore Chorale
    March 1, 2008


    City Music Cleveland
    STRINGS ATTACHED:
    Grieg, Schoenberg, Schreker & Mozart
    Conductor: James Gaffigan, CityMusic Cleveland Music Director

    PROGRAM:
    Edvard Grieg: Erotik from Lyric Pieces, Op.43
    Arnold Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night)
    Franz Schreker: Intermezzo for string orchestra
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music)
    February 23, 2008

    City Music Cleveland
    City Music returned to the Shrine Church for a free Fire and Ice concert.
    Guest Conductor: Julian Kuerti
    Soloist: Megan Levin, harp

    Music included:
  • Ludwig von Beethoven: "Prometheus" Overture
  • Joseph Suk: Meditation on the old Bohemian chorale "St. Wenceslas"
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: German Dances, Kv. 605 ("Sleighride")
  • Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 59, in A Major ("Fire")
  • Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: "Prayer" from "Mozartiana," Suite No. 4, Op. 61, in G Major
  • Claude Debussy: Danses sacrée et profane
  • Antonin Dvorak: Legends, Op. 59, Nos. 6,5,9,7

  • December 15, 2007


    RED {an orchestra}
    Jonathan Sheffer, conductor & David Gooding, chorus master Red welcomed Winter and saluted the Holiday season with this unusual program. Cleveland Heights' 15-year-old violin virtuoso Caroline Goulding shared her bracing performance of "Winter" from Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons", followed by chorus and vocal soloists reprising one of Red's most successful concerts: Jonathan Sheffer's arrangement of Heinrich Schutz's "The Christmas Story."
    December 9, 2007



    Advent Lessons and Carols
    The Lyceum Schola Cantorum and the Lyceum Children's Choir presented a celebration of the beautiful season of Advent in Scripture and Song. Gregorian Chant, Latin polyphony, and English carols proper to Advent were heard along with selected readings from the Old and New Testament prophets of Christ's birth.

    The Lyceum is a preparatory school that provides a classical, Catholic, Fine Arts and Liberal Arts education to students in grades 7-12. All Lyceum students sing in the Schola Cantorum. Find out more at www.thelyceum.org.
    November 30, 2007


    City Music Cleveland
    City Music opened their fourth season and returned to the Shrine Church for a concert. Music included:
  • Mozart's Abduction from the Saraglio
  • Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, with Jinjoo Cho
  • Ravel's Mother Goose Suite
  • Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915 with soprano Angela Mortellaro

  • October 12, 2007

    Polish Festival
    Thanks to all who helped make our Polish Festival one of the largest in the Midwest. The delicious Polish food, live music and dancing were enjoyed by all.
    October 5 - October 7, 2007


    St. Stanislaus School Event
    A Mass and picnic for grade school and high school alumni was held at on a beautiful September Sunday.
    September 23, 2007






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