But they were courageous. and willing to take a bold step into the unknown to seek out the new land. They brought with them the most precious part of the homelanda deep love of God and man. In 1880. when the first Polish immigrants began to migrate into Greenfield. they shared the hopes and dreams of many immigrants before them. They also shared the difficulties that invariably accompany Immigration to a foreign land. We can only imagine how hard life must have been for these firsttime pioneers from Poland. The language barrier made finding jobs arduous. Then. those fortunate enough to find work were often exploited and overworked. In Greenfield. during the early years of Polish immigration to the area. church services were offered in Polish by Holy Trinity Church on Main Street. Every week. the late Father Stanislaw Zdebel went by horse and buggy from Turners Falls to officiate the Sunday masses. This was a godsend to these people. giving them support of their religion. comfort of having friends close at hand. and confidence to make their way In the community.
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