See What is Happening in our Church

Our ANS group held a Lenten luncheon at a popular local restaurant called Captain John's. The  food was very good (and plentiful) and our server Tamara was excellent.  Despite the inconvenience of writing up multiple slips by hand because  we asked for separate checks in our large group, she accommodated us  with ease. It was a pleasant lunch with delicious food, casual ambiance, and a pleasant group of friends. 

During the months of January and February, St. Casimir's ANS is collecting non-perishable food items to help the West Sixth Street Food Ministry in Lowell, MA. Items parishioners are donating include pasta, canned vegetables and fruit, cereal, peanut butters, coffee, canned beans, canned coups, and any other non-perishable foods. 

The sisters of St. Casimir's ANS threw a Valentine's Day luncheon after a series of delays due to weather. The treats included cookies and coffee cakes to celebrate the season of affection and love for our families and friends. In addition, Phyllis Hunt lead a craft workshop where we made cute heart shaped pillows.

The installation of Officers of the Parish Committee took place Sunday, January 5, 2025. Co-President Robert Hunt led the proceedings and Father Tenus offered prayers to the appointees; "Bless those who undertake the role of service to our parish." The swearing in of members followed. Congratulations and thank you to all who serve on the parish committee.

Parish Committee Co-Chairmen:  Dr. Robert Quirbach and Robert Hunt;Recording secretary: Janice Klimczak; Treasurer:Shirley Garvey; Financial Secretary: Linda Hedrick;

Directors: JoAnn Menzia.  Carol McNiff, Shirley Kourey, Patricia Whiting, Diane Quirbach, Deb Charette, Phyllis Hunt, Thomas McNiff, Stanley Kosidlo, Christopher Kowalski, Charlotte Stankiewicz, Paula Jones, Irene Jaracz, Christine Piec                                                                                                                                                      
Financial Reviewers:  Stanley Kosidlo Jr., Christopher Kowalski,  Dr. Robert Quirbach 

Cemetery Committee:  Robert Hunt and Dr. Robert Quirbach, Co-Chairmen: Robert Ferus and Thomas McNiff, Co-Superintendents: Paula Jones, Irene Jaracz, Stanley Kosidlo, Janice Klimczak, Phyllis Hunt. 

Delegates to Seniorate meetings first year of two year term:Janice Klimczak and Linda Kosidlo.

Public Relations:  JoAnn Menzia, Janice Klimczak, Linda Kosidlo,  Debbie Starenas, Beverly Runowicz.

ANS president JoAnn Menzia organized and delivered essential items to veterans living in Crescent House, a transitional residence program that provides a variety of services to help individuals struggling with addiction. During the months of November and December St. Casimir's parishioners donated hats, socks, shirts, sweatpants and sweatshirts, as well as toiletries.

Emma  from St. Casimir’s parish in Lowell, Massachusetts recently won a  national competition in Irish Step dancing. She was awarded first place  in the Under 15 category. The competition was held in Dallas, Texas  where dancers came from all over the United States to compete.

Emma is a freshman at Lowell High School and has been dancing since she was three years old.
Her parish family is very proud of her.

 Parishioner  Robert Ferus recently started a new hobby, cycling with his E-trike.  Seventy-seven year old Bob is retired from the former Xerox Corporation,  and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. After recent life changing medical  procedures and a 50-pound weight loss, Bob decided it was time to start  riding and become more active. So, in September he purchased an  Addmotor trike, a three-wheel trike equipped with an electric motor that  provides propulsion during the cycling. The trike is a terrific way to  enjoy the outdoors without pain and discomfort to joints and muscles.

Since  then there is no stopping Bob. He has already put on over 350 miles on  his trike, taking tours on busy roads in and around the  Lowell/Dracut/Tyngsboro area. With his battery fully charged, Bob can  ride for two hours and attain speeds of up to 20 MPH.

As any avid  cyclist will tell you, upgrades and accessories are a must. His  Bluetooth helmet allows him to connect to his phone to listen to music  or take calls while cycling, improved brake and signal lights and  rear-view mirrors provide a higher level of safety, and a GPS system  gives him access to new routes.

Bob enjoys his trike immensely.  He can adjust the level of physical activity during the ride and can  cycle distances that are too far to walk while still enjoying the mild  weather. Now that the pleasant weather has gone by, more rides must wait  until springtime since his E-trike has been put away for the winter.