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Parishioners Continue Easter Tradition

By Sy Becker
WWLP
April 8, 2012

http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/parishioners-continue-easter-tradition

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HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - On Saturday embattled parishioners at Mater Dolorosa Church in Holyoke continued an Easter tradition that has continued for more than 100 years.

The parishioners, who've occupied the church since Mater Dolorosa was ordered closed last summer, spent the day decorating the Holyoke house of worship with lilies and tulips.

Parishioner Helena Sulewiski told 22News, it's an Easter tradition that means a great deal to members of the church.

"We are very proud this is a long standing tradition for Easter to create this beautiful church. It's not just a Polish church and we welcome everyone and we are very proud to do as much as we can as long as we can," said parishioner Helena Sulewski.

"This goes back to the Polish ancestors, built this church and dug the foundation so there is going to be the 111th celebration of Easter," said parishioner and attorney Victor Anop.

Attorney Victor Anop told 22News, the worshipers at Mater Dolorosa hope their church will soon re-open just as St. Stansilaus Kozka in Adams, which re-opened for services a week ago following a three year battle.

He said, worshipers occupying the Holyoke church will hold a holiday celebration next Friday at Mater Dolorosa.




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