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Four Eagle Award
Since 2003, the Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus has celebrated our Patron Saint by hosting an annual awards banquet, called the "Four Eagle Award" ("Nagroda Czterech Or³ów"). The award is given to an individual or organization that has been especially noteworthy in building up the greater Saint Stanislaus community. 
Past honorees have been Mr. Ben S.
Stefanski II, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the former
Mayor Jane Campbell, the Franciscan Friars and the Cleveland Police
3rd District. It is important to remember that parishioners are
not alone in sustaining our parish! This year, we are pleased to
announce that the award will be accepted by former Councilman
Ed Rybka Jr., a long-time parishioner, and our present Councilman Tony Brancatelli.
This Year's Banquet This year, we are pleased to announce that the award will be accepted by former Councilman Ed Rybka Jr., a long-time parishioner, and our present Councilman Tony Brancatelli. This elegant banquet will be held on Friday, May 9, 2008, starting at 6 p.m. in the St. Stanislaus Social Center Tickets are $65 per person. Several food stations with multiple entrees, desserts, an open bar throughout the evening, music, and interesting silent auction items all make for a fun evening! This is a major fundraising event and all proceeds go to support the continued advancement of the spiritual, educational, and cultural mission of the shrine parish. Ask employers, coworkers, and fa mily members about sharing the sponsorship of a table! Reservations are a must, so please contact the rectory at 216-341-9091 for information and reservations. Banquet tickets are $65 per person. Corporate tables are also available. Reservations are a must, so please contact the rectory as soon as possible (216/341-9091). All proceeds of this fundraising event support the continued advancement of the Spiritual, Educational and Cultural Mission of the shrine parish. View the invitation (pdf) and MENU. SILENT AUCTION This year we are including a Silent Auction as a part of the evening’s festivities. If you are planning to attend, and even if you’re not, can you please consider donating an item for the auction? All items can be dropped off at the rectory. Some ideas might include a gift certificate to a restaurant, a theme basket, jewelry, appliances, electronics, etc. Legend of the Four Eagles St. Stanislaus is the patron saint of Poland. Born in Szczepanow near Krakow on July 26, 1030, he was ordained a priest after being educated in Poland and Paris. He became bishop of Krakow in 1072. 
Stanislaus quickly became involved in the political situation of Poland. He aimed his attacks at the evils of the king,
especially the unjust wars and immoral acts of King Boleslaus II, resulting in his excommunication of the king.
The king, enraged, ordered his soldiers to kill the bishop. When they refused, the king killed him with his own hands. According to legend, the body of Stanislaus was dismembered after he was matyred, and four eagles came from different areas of Poland to protect his body.  Relic of St. Stanislaus In Poland, May 8 is the traditional feast of Saint Stanislaus. A relic received in 1969 from then-Bishop of Krakow, Karol Wojtyla -- now his Holiness Pope John Paul II -- was enshrined at Saint Stanislaus Church in 2003. The year 2003 also marked the 750th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Stanislaus. In 2004, Saint Stanislaus Church was designated as the Shrine Church of Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr. |
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