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A service of lessons and carols…12/22 – 7 PM

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Buffalo, New York – A Service of Lessons and Carols for the Advent Season will take place at Corpus Christi Church, 199 Clark Street in Buffalo, on Monday December 22 at 7:00p.m.

This special service will feature the Corpus Christi Choir, under the direction of Music Director Bruce Woody. Joining them will be guest artists Ms. Janet Seel, Soprano, Mr. Bradley Wingert on harpsicord, Mr. Martin Ederer on viola, and Ms. Emilie Byrd on clarinet.

The Advent program is a part of the vibrant series of musical performances and special events to be held at Corpus Christi since the Pauline Order came to this parish in January 2004. These programs have attracted both former parishioners and many new supporters. Corpus Christi has been designated a New York State Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, in recognition of this church’s historic and architectural significance.

This event is free and open to the public.

CORPUS CHRISTI DOZYNKI FEATURE FINE MUSIC

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Buffalo, New York – Corpus Christi Church is fast becoming known as a destination for great music. This year’s Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival underscores the parish’s well-deserved reputation by featuring a wide range of musical performances.

The festivities kick off on Saturday, August 23 at 1:00 p.m. with Al Kania’s Polka Smile, Eastern Style. Kania, an accomplished trumpeter in jazz and polka circles, will lead a band that features Gino Kurdziel on bass. Kania’s belief in putting together a quality orchestra and presenting Polish lyrics in their original format will be on stage until 5:00 p.m.

At 7:00 p.m., Dyngus Day favorites Those Idiots will take the Dozynki stage for the first time. Those Idiots are a high energy group that attract young and old. A nine piece orchestra with a large horn section, their style is hard to pinpoint, but one that leaves the crowd dancing and wanting more. Those Idiots will play until 11:00 p.m.

Between bands, Buffalo’s Best Homemade Pierogi Contest will take place under the big tent at 5:30 p.m. All amateur pierogi makers are invited to enter and all are invited to observe the judging. Pierogi and a wide variety of food and beverages will be available both Saturday and Sunday.
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HELP US RECLAIM “PIEROGY POCKET” TITLE FOR BUFFALO

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CORPUS CHRISTI COMPETES TO RECLAIM “PIEROGY POCKET” TITLE FOR BUFFALO

Church Invites Western New Yorkers to Join the Effort by Submitting Entries of Homemade Pierogi

Buffalo , New York – Corpus Christi Church is determined to reclaim Buffalo’s rightful title as “Capital of the Pierogy Pocket of America” in a highly publicized contest sponsored by Mrs. T’s Pierogies.

The Mrs. T’s competition stresses creativity and strong civic participation to demonstrate a community’s “pierogy pride/passion.” As part of what Corpus Christi expects to be a compelling contest application, the church invites the public to join in the challenge by submitting their best homemade pierogi for a taste test to be held on Saturday, August 23 at 5:30p.m. during the parish’s Polish Harvest Festival. Applicants will be judged in one of three categories: traditional (potato, cheese or sauerkraut), dessert and non-traditional recipes. The taste test is open to all amateur cooks. (No restaurants or commercial vendors please.) The winners in each category will receive the title of Buffalo ‘s Best Homemade Pierogi Maker 2008 and a $50 gift certificate to the Broadway Market. Winners will be determined by a panel of local celebrity judges. Interested individuals must register in advance by calling the parish at 716/896-1050 or visiting the website at http://www.corpuschristibuffalo.org. All Western New Yorkers are also invited to sign a petition at the Polish Harvest Festival in support of Corpus Christi ‘s bid on behalf of Buffalo for the honor of Capital of the Pierogy Pocket.

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