Tradycyjne święcenie pokarmów dla polskiej społeczności odbędzie się w kościele św. Marii w Wielką Sobotę, 19 kwietnia, o godzinie 14:30.

POLISH BLESSING:  The Traditional blessing of food for the Polish Community will take place at St. Mary’s Church at 2.30p.m. on Holy Saturday April 19th

Why Do Polish People Bless Food at Easter?

In Poland, the blessing of Easter food, known as *Święconka*, is a cherished tradition that dates back over a thousand years. The story behind it is rooted in faith, gratitude, and hope.

Long ago, during times of hardship and war, Polish families would save their best food for Easter as a sign of faith in better days to come. After the long, solemn season of Lent — when many people fasted or gave up rich foods — Easter marked a time of joy, new life, and resurrection. To honor this, families began preparing a basket filled with…