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This Day in Norwood History-May 26, 1965-To Honor St. George’s Pastor On 25th Anniversary As A Priest

PLAN TESTIMONIAL — A committee has been formed at St. George’s Lithuanian Church to make plans to honor Rev. Albert Abracinskas on his 25th year in the priesthood. Members of the committee are, seated, left to right- Mrs. Anna Stonis, George Barton, Rev. A. B. Jansonis, and Mrs. Stella Kay. Standing, left to right: Vincent Kudirka, Joseph Pazniokas, John Kalis, and Peter Jaras. Absent was Bronius Kudirka and Francis Nevins. (Eugene McLean Photo)


Plans have been completed by a committee of St. George’s Lithuanian Parish of Norwood for a testimonial banquet to be tendered the Rev. Albert Abracinskas, pastor, on June 6 in observance of his silver anniversary in the priesthood.

The anniversary observance on June 6th, Pentecost Sunday, will open with a Mass at 4 p.m. in St. George’s R. C. Church, to be followed by a testimonial banquet at 6 o’clock at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Nichols Street.

Tickets may be purchased until May 30th at St. George’s Rectory, 36 St. George Avenue, Norwood. Before coming to Norwood, Fr. Abracinskas served at St. Peter’s parish in South Boston and St. Casimir’s Parish in Brockton.

(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)

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