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James Smock

James SmockJames Smock has always held an interest in his Polish ancestors and heritage. He is a native Houstonian with Polish roots in Bremond, Marlin and New Waverly, Texas.

James is a past president of the Polish Genealogical Society of Texas and was the founding webmaster of the PGST website. He also served as the Surname Index Coordinator from 1994 - 2000.

In addition to serving as the webmaster and editor of this Polish Texan website, he maintains a number of other websites including;

With a lifelong passion for photography, James can often be found with a camera around his neck. In addition to photographing family events and his grandchildren, he is the church photographer for St. Mary Catholic Church in Plantersville and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stoneham. Many of his photographs can be found on the church website or his photography gallery.

St. Mary Catholic Church in Bremond Bazaar


Sunday, October 21, 2007  11:00 AM

Bremond, Texas

St. Mary Parish in Bremond will host its annual homecoming Fall Festival Oct. 21 on the parish grounds. A barbecue dinner featuring sausage and beef will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $7 per plate. To go plates of barbecue beef and chicken will be available at the pit. Activities include games for all ages and a dance from 6 to 10 p.m.

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St. Mary Catholic Church in Bremond Bazaar


Sunday, October 21, 2007  11:00 AM

Bremond, Texas

St. Mary Parish in Bremond will host its annual homecoming Fall Festival Oct. 21 on the parish grounds. A barbecue dinner featuring sausage and beef will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $7 per plate. To go plates of barbecue beef and chicken will be available at the pit. Activities include games for all ages and a dance from 6 to 10 p.m.

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St. Joseph’s Bazaar In Stoneham, Texas

sjbazaar07-007.jpgSt. Joseph Catholic Church in Stoneham, Texas held their annual homecoming bazaar on Sunday, May 27, 2007.

Lunch was served beginning at 11:00 am with great self serve barbecue pork and beef with all of the fixings along with home made deserts and ice tea. If you went home hungry, it was your own fault. I’ve been going to St. Joseph’s bazaar for at least 15 years now and their barbecue has always been some of the best in the state.

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