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Father Christopher Coric, O.F.M., Conv.

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Our new performance LOVE FAMILY
was
created for our Family Dinner event

"Truly professional performance by a gifted ensemble"

Our second stage presentation was inspired by and created as a tribute to Love of Family. Actors presented a selection of humorous poems and created vibrant characters. For many of our performers this was the first time on the stage, but they knew how to capture attention of the audience and present their talent. Our cast was fantastic especially the children, and their presentation on stage was excellent. Despite a very short time for the rehearsals, everyone took their place in the artistic puzzle, and created a wonderful, and precious moment on the stage. Audience was there for a unique experience and special treat...

S..L._____

Our first performance
was created for our 90th Celebration

"Performance about the jurney you'll never forget"

Our first performance named “New Country” was created for 90th anniversary of Our Lady of Bistrica church. It was dedicated to all Immigrants, and to our own Croatian Immigrants who came to America, especially to those who established the first Croatian Church in Lackawanna. Performance reflected a struggle of all people on their journey to the new land. Accompanied by a slide presentation with authentic, historic photographs and facts, actors presented this emotional story, not only by acting, but also by living it. Audience was silently witnessing progress of this moving story, they or their parents experienced themselves, and by the time the cast lit their 90 candles on the stage, everyone was touched and deeply involved in their own memories. With the singing of the birds, our children, the future generations, put out the burning candles… The moment of silence lost itself in the sound of applause.

S..L.__


New Country

Wind is hiding breeze in branches of birch
It looks for the sign of destiny’s game,
We Croatian people, have built our church
Keeping old traditions, and cultural flame.
We embraced America, this beautiful land
With an open soul, excitement of love,
For its people, country, a speck of the sand,
Desire for freedom in heart of a dove.
Wounded by the wars, with pride in our blood,
Coming to this country, hoping for a new start,
We brought our treasure, our faith in God,
Celebrating life with love in our heart.


Nova Zemlja

Vjetar svoj dah skriva u brezinu lišcu,
Sa sudbinom kani pocet’ igru novu,
Gradec’ svoju crkvu koju duše išcu

Hrvatske kulture plameni nas zovu.
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Amerika diše našom zemljom dragom,
Raskriljenih ruku što ljubavi vode,
Za ljude, prašinu i pjesak za pragom,
Kad k’o ptica prhne nebu do slobode.

Ranjeni smo ratom, ponosnog smo roda,
Ovamo smo došli poceti iznova,
S ljubavlju za Boga, sa cvjetanjem ploda,
Proslavljamo život, ljubav blagoslova.


Friday - Once a month
Movie night - your selection at 8P.M.!


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