SSK Preservation

05/26/2026

We are so grateful for all of the support we have received through our fundraising process. Our latest total raised is $1,066,787. That's amazing! And we certainly wouldn't be where we are without the patience and generosity of Cheshire Roof & Stone. They have faced multiple challenges in accomplishing the necessary work, but have faced them all as they come. For example, the tall lift caused some damage to a small amount of a concrete area. They are donating the time and materials to repour the entire area, rather than just trying to remediate the damaged portion. What a blessing for us! Thank you all for making the preservation of our beautiful church possible. Visit us at sskpreservation.org to find out what you can do to help.

05/25/2026

We pray today for all those who have given their lives for our country. We are so grateful for their sacrifice!

05/23/2026

Explore the world in a day on Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the David and Joyce Milne Public Library's first Cultural Showcase! This event will celebrate the heritage of the various ethnic and cultural communities in Williamstown and surrounding Berkshire County. Over 30 participating organizations will present the food, art, crafts, language, music, storytelling, and other traditions of their community. The SSK Preservation Committee will be hosting a table representing the Polish community of Adams and providing information on the history and artistry of St. Stan's Church. The Milne Library is located at 1095 Main St. in Williamstown; attendees should park at the Williamstown Elementary School (115 Church St.) and take free shuttle buses to and from the event. Stop by and say hello! Visit us at sskpreservation.org for all our latest news.

Not only will you be able to experience cultural food, art, music, and dance at our Cultural Showcase, you’ll also have the opportunity to enter our raffle that has 12 different prizes! 🎉

Collect all the stamps in your travel guide Saturday, May 30th to enter our free raffle drawing. Prizes include STEAM kits, baskets filled with goodies, musical instruments, and gift cards! You don’t want to miss this.

Sponsored by Mass Cultural Council’s Creative Experiences Grant & the Friends of the Milne Public Library.

04/21/2026

The support for our recent Berkshire Chamber Players concert was simply overwhelming! We are so very grateful for everyone who contributed to make the evening such a success. We'd also like to thank Paul Rich & Sons and John Felton for their sponsorship, as well as Karen Witek of This Bud's for You for her donation of floral arrangements for our raffle. If you should be in any of these businesses or see any of these individuals, please make sure to thank them for their support!
Our supporters included:
Onyx Specialty Papers
Adams Specialty & Printing Co.
Stephen Blazejewski
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
Barbara and Michael Burke
Cheshire Glassworks Studio & Gallery
Duke's Lumber, Hardware & Contracting Supplies
Robin Gagne
Rose and Woody Lanigan
Sharon and Paul Lipka
Polish American Journal
Patricia F. and John P. Real
Pat Socha
Val's Variety
Kevin and Diane Whalen
Theresa Winston
Josh Cutler
Charles Phykitt Insurance Agency
Steepleview Realty
Standard Furniture
Edward Jones
Adams Community Bank
Spirited
Daily Grind
Berkshire Hills Coins & Estate Jewelry
Delmolino & Sons
Monarch Realty
BEK Associates
Greylock Federal Credit Union
Pizza House, Adams
Chee's
Newaves Unisex Hair Salon
Wood Bros. Music
Qualprint
Moddjobbs
Johns Building Supply
MidTown Tax and Bookkeeping Co.
Adams Physical Therapy
Lee's Dynasty
Sauve Guitars
The Lamb family
Mendel's Stained Glass Art Studio
The Edwards family
Andrea and Walter Moreau
Tim and Karen Kettles
Eileen Charon
James, Frances and Molly Mirante
Jill M. Taylor
Art and Janice McConnell
Dan Tremblay

We couldn't do this preservation work without all of you! Make sure to visit the businesses listed, tell them you saw them in our program, and thank them for us!

04/12/2026

Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. Head on over to https://sskpreservation.org/divine-mercy to learn all about our connection to St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy image. While you're there, learn about all the ways you can support our preservation efforts! We are grateful for each and every one of you.

04/06/2026

Happy Easter Monday! Did you have your food blessed on Saturday? Visit us at sskpreservation.org for all our photos and latest news!

04/05/2026

HE IS RISEN! The SSK Preservation Committee wishes all of you a very blessed Easter. Have a wonderful day!

03/27/2026

Join us during Holy Week! Times are as follows:
Sunday, March 29 -- Palm Sunday, 8 a.m.
Wednesday, April 1 -- Gorzkie Zale/Bitter Lamentations, 6 p.m., with the Sacrament of Reconciliation following until 7:30 p.m. (the last opportunity before Easter)
Thursday, April 2 -- Holy Thursday, 7 p.m., St. Mary's; Altar of Repose following Mass, with Adoration until 10 p.m.
Friday, April 3 -- Good Friday, Chaplet Novena begins at 3 p.m., with Stations of the Cross immediately following; The Passion of the Lord, 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 4 -- Holy Saturday, traditional Veneration of the Cross (approaching the cross and sepulcher on your knees), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Blessing of the Food/Easter Baskets, 10 a.m.; Easter Vigil Mass, 7:30 p.m., Notre Dame
Sunday, April 5 -- Easter Sunday, Mass at 8 a.m.

We can't wait for you to celebrate with us! Visit us at sskpreservation.org for all our latest news.

03/24/2026

The great news -- it is almost time for Cheshire Roof and Stone to restart their work! The plan is for a 65-foot lift to be onsite on April 6, with the 185-foot lift arriving on April 20. The other news -- inspection of our electrical system has revealed it may not be adequate to support a handicapped lift. The lift is tied to our plan for accessible bathrooms in Kolbe Hall -- when we install them, we will also need to install the lift because the accessible bathrooms need to be able to be accessed by all. But never fear! We are in the process of identifying solutions to our dilemma so that we can get Kolbe Hall renovated and open once again. None of this would be possible without you. We are so very grateful! Visit us at sskpreservation.org for all our latest news.

03/21/2026

Did you see this great article in The Eagle about our upcoming concert?

https://www.berkshireeagle.com/arts_and_culture/berkshirelandscapes/st-stans-benefit-chamber-concert/article_4496812b-e380-4de5-8fad-ce42fae0dbfc.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQrdkhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeG3RMiouvO4ReJ0YDj68qeU-fr95ErkFcbdzSs0TZbRJugnx_6SkEU2IXX1U_aem_PTX6YCGIVGNZ47VTiAzTRQ

The Berkshire Chamber Players present selections from Mozart, Dvorak and more as part of a benefit concert supporting St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Adams. The concert will be held 7