Pierogi Pocket of America
What: Buffalo defending title as ‘Pierogi Pocket of America’
When: Sunday, Sept 9 12:30-2:30 (immediately after 11:30 mass)
Where: Sears St Athletic Center
Last year, Buffalo beat out Garfield, NJ; Lancaster, PA; Pittsburgh; and Providence, RI to win the first-ever designation of “Capital of the Pierogy Pocket of America” in a national contest sponsored by Mrs. T’s Pierogies. This year, the parishioners of Corpus Christi Church hope to defend the Queen City’s title, and at the same time, bring the “pierogi spotlight” back to the East Side with Buffalo’s biggest Pierogi Party.
Corpus Christi’s pastor, the Rev. Anzelm Chalupka, reflected that, “Corpus Christi has a long tradition not only as a place of worship, but as a place of community where men, women and children could gather every day of the week for a wide range of social and recreational activities. Women of the parish would often get together to cook meals, including pierogi, for these events. So it is fitting that the parish create an occasion to bring people together to share a home-made meal.”
Four varieties of pierogi, including cheese, sauerkraut, meat and potato, will be available for purchase, all home-made by the Corpus Christi parishioners. Parish council president Andy Golebiowski noted that, “Pierogi have been “made by hand and savored for centuries.” He expects the popularity of this mouth-watering meal to continue for many generations to come. Music will also be part of this celebration, and will feature a special pierogi song written by Rev. Chalupka.
All are welcome to attend to help Buffalo retain its rightful title as “Capital of the Pierogy Pocket of America” and show their “pierogi pride” for this hearty ethnic dish that is a year-round staple for Western New Yorkers.
