Did You Know . . .

. . . the Prep Building is a Landmark Structure in the Orchard Lake Schools Historic District?
Orchard Lake Schools Faith. Education. Tradition.
It was so named on the National Register of Historic SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary  St. Mary’s Preparatory  The Polish Mission
Places in 1982. As a central structure of the modern-day St. Mary’s
Preparatory of the Orchard Lake Schools, the building has served
the same purpose since it was built in 1890. Known simply as the
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academic building in the days when the OLS campus was home
to the Michigan Military Academy (1877-1908), it has always
been home to a learning environment throughout its 142 years. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you
The latest of many renovations included last year’s 14 classroom trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of
modernizations, 83 window replacements and numerous
technology upgrades. This summer, additional improvements the Holy Spirit.” - Romans 15:13
are taking place on the first floor in preparation for the 2019-20
I arrived on campus two years ago and was installed as the fourth Chancellor of the Orchard
academic year.
Lake Schools on October 3, 2017. It was God’s will that brought me back to this glorious campus
community. I am overjoyed at all the good work we – all those within our campus family, our
Upcoming Event Highlights generous donors and supporters – have done to help carry on the mission and vision that our
August 2019 AUGUST 2019 founder, Fr. Józef Dąbrowski, began in 1885. This blessed place is home to all those who come here
and take away with them some form of its history, tradition, faith and culture. St. John Paul II, who
4 Polish 1st Sunday (Polish Dinner in MASS SCHEDULE visited here twice when he was Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, once said “Fill Orchard Lake to capacity;
Dining Hall following 1 PM Mass) sustain Orchard Lake; we need Orchard Lake.”
5-13 Silent Retreat on Campus (SSCMS) August 4th (Polish 1st Sunday):
I had the opportunity to travel to the Ukraine in early July. I met with Bishop
15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin  9 am Fr. Flis - Polish - Seminary Chapel Dubrawski of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamianets-Podilskyi. Dubrawski and
Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)  11 am Fr. Madey - Chapel OLOL three seminarians wanted to learn more about SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary and
7 PM Mass @ Grotto  1 pm Fr. Chrzanowski - Polish - Chapel OLOL consider joining us. May God’s will be done.
19 Classes Begin (OLSM) – ½ Day (7:30 – (Polish Dinner after 1 pm Mass) August signals transitions. This month marks the start of the 2019-
11:30 AM) August 11th: 20 academic year. Welcome, new and returning Prep students, staff and faculty.
Arrival of New Seminarians (SSCMS)  9 am Fr. Chrzanowski - Polish – Chapel OLOL May you be greeted by the wonderful improvements to the main floor of the Prep
22 Arrival of Returning Seminarians  11 am Fr. Król - Chapel OLOL classroom building. Thanks to all those wo are working so hard on these numerous
(SSCMS) upgrades.
Aug. 15th (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary):
24 Orientation/Chancellor’s BBQ (SSCMS) We also welcome new seminarians from Poland, Cameroon and the
 7 pm Fr. Król – Grotto Mass Philippines to SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary, and look forward to seeing all our
25-30 Retreat for Polish Seminarians (Holy Day of Obligation) returning students and faculty. This academic year, we rejoice in the 135th anniversary of our
26 ESL Classes Begin at Madonna University August 18th: seminary and this campus we call home.
(SSCMS)  9 am Fr. Chwilczynski - Pol. - Seminary Chapel We invite you to join us at the Grotto on Thursday, August 15, at 7:00 pm for a holy day
29 Half-Day (OLSM) – (7:30 – 11:30 AM;  11 am Fr. Król - Chapel OLOL of obligation as we celebrate the feast day of the Assumption of Mary. Many thanks to all those involved in the Mary Project,
All Students) especially Mrs. Maureen Gross, for the ongoing beautification of the Marian Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at Orchard Lake
30 No School (OLSM) – Labor Day August 25th:
St. Mary’s. See below for more information on how you can help.
Weekend  9 am Fr. Chrzanowski - Pol. - Seminary Chapel May God Bless and keep you safe today and always. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! Immaculate Heart of
Ongoing Summer Camps  11 am Fr. Banazak - Chapel OLOL Mary, pray for us!
Very Rev. Can. Mirosław K. Król
Chancellor of the Orchard Lake Schools

~ SAVE-THE-DATE ~
Pilgrimage to Guadalupe, Mexico to celebrate the annual feast
at the Shrine of the Patroness of the Americas under the
spiritual leadership of OLS Chancellor Fr. Król. The Mary Project is dedicated to the beautification of the Marian Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s. All
proceeds will help improve the beauty of this special place. For more information, please contact Maureen Gross at (248) 421-8179
December 8-14, 2019 The Mary Project is a registered 501(c)(3). All donations are tax exempt. Please make checks payable to The Mary Project and mail to:
More information to come! The Mary Project 3535 Commerce Rd., Orchard Lake, MI 48324
 HIGHEST HONORS PREP NOTES
Congratulations to Wil Jozwiak (P’19) who was honored June 20, 2019,
at the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony
with the presentation of the 2019 Stan Musial Scholarship. The award states:
This highly selective scholarship recognizes young Polish-Americans for
their academic and athletic accomplishments, and for their ability to serve
as a role model for our entire community. Wil was one of eight graduating
seniors from across the country who were recognized.

Behind the Scenes this

Summer during the Prep
Building Upgrade!

Excerpt from the Official Press Release –

Polish President Andrzej Duda Presents Bishop Emeritus John W. Yanta with the
Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
It was an event of a lifetime! At a presidential welcome reception at Our Lady of Częstochowa parish in
Houston, Texas, on June 13, 2019, President Andrzej Duda and First Lady, Agata Kornhauser-Duda, visited with
Texas Polonia and personally honored the Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus John W. Yanta with the Commander’s
Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. The decoration is awarded to non-citizens and Poles living
abroad for distinguished contributions to international cooperation, and was presented in recognition of the
Bishop’s many initiatives in the Polish community, most notably his vision and leadership in founding the Polish
Heritage Center at Panna Maria. Panna Maria was the site of the first and oldest permanent Polish settlement
in the U.S. dating from 1854. In addition, the Heritage Center was one of nine Texas Polonia organizations
individually honored with the presentation of a Polish flag by President Duda.
Bishop Yanta thanked President Duda and the First Lady, stating,“You honor us with your presence—
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welcome to America and to Texas and its Polonia. I humbly accept this prestigious award in the name of our Polish
people living today in Texas and throughout the USA, and in Poland. God’s divine providence has inspired us to
build the Polish Heritage Center. The Center is nearing completion and it honors the memory of our ancestors
and their strong values of faith, family and community.”
. . . Bishop Yanta is the great-grandson of Polish immigrants who were part of the founding of Panna
Maria. His roots were nourished on a farm by faith-filled parents and grandparents, who instilled in him a deep
love for his Polish and Catholic heritage. The bishop’s long career as a priest and bishop reflect his commitment
to community affairs, marriage, family, and life . . . Yanta was the first Texan of Polish descent to become a Bishop.
The Polish Heritage Center, a $14 million facility currently being completed, will tell the stories of the The 2nd Annual Jim Clark Charity Hockey Game & Silent Auction was a great success. All proceeds from
Polish immigrations and settlements in Texas beginning in Panna Maria and spreading to numerous other the July 20th event benefit the Jim Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund. The event honored the memory of Jim
communities. This high tech state-of-the-art 16,500 sq.ft. center, with an estimated opening date in early 2020, Clark, a husband and father who passed away December 4, 2017. He was very involved in the OLSM hockey
will be a unique destination for families, educational groups, scholars, researchers, and history buffs. The center program through a variety of volunteer positions. Additional donations to the fund can be sent to Orchard
is intended for the benefit and enjoyment of all of American Polonia, all 10,000,000 strong, and our brethren in Lake Schools, Attn: Jim Clark Memorial, 3535 Commerce Rd., Orchard Lake, MI 48324.
Poland. It will be a vibrant location for lectures, workshops, classes, movies, and special events.
Watch for the full story in the Fall 2019 issue of the Orchard Lake Good News. Mark your calendars and watch for details of the Homecoming weekend golf outing Friday, September 27, 2019.
Join us at the next alumni association meeting Thursday, September 5th at 6:30 PM in the Dining Hall.