Northern NJ church ladies who make pierogies to raise money

[ELA]

Good evening everyone. I know that there are many churches who do this at certain times of the year. However, I read an article on a Northern NJ church where some of the ladies make pierogies and the church sells them. I think they do it year-round. The chuch was in Clifton, I think. Maybe somewhere else.

Does anyone remember the story or know the church? Thank you in advance.

[ELA]

So...the church only sells the pierogies on certain days of the week, and when I called, the next day was Saturday. Well, I needed them for Friday, so it didn't work. I'll be back soon though.

I ended up going to -- none other than -- Homemade Pirogi in Clifton. Of course they were excellent pierogies -- got a variety, and the "onion sauce" as well. I recommend Homemade Pirogi for anyone who is looking.

Thanks again for the help.

[nizza]

Yes, Homemade Pirogi in Clifton is still great! I've gotten from them several times and every time was good. I never tried the "onion sauce" maybe I will next time, Was it good?

[ELA]

Onion sauce was excellent. Perfect to cook them and serve them in. Very tasty, very flavorful.

[nizza]

Hmmmm, since the original post I've been thinking about the pirogi's and now theres a tasty sauce to try. I think a trip over there next week might be on my agenda. LOL Thanks for the info.

[HillJ]

Not through a church, but some of the best in the area coming out of a tiny little work space.Take out only. Made right in front of you. Delicious, light and you can't beat the freshness.

Pierogi Palace
713 W Grand Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
[phone]

[nizza]

Your welcome Ela. If you do get some please post about it as I've thought about ordering some and I'd like to hear what you think about them.

[Skippy1414]

I used to live in Whippany, and there was a Ukrainian church there that sold pierogies weekly; I don't know if that's in your area or not.

[ELA]

Thanks. Good to know. Not near me and not the one I was thinking of, but thank you.

[JosephEBacon]

There are plenty of churches in Western Pennsylvania that also sell pierogis. The most famous in my home town is St. Mary's Church in Ambridge.

Now you got me hungry for REAL pierogis!

[ELA]

LOL. I know it's pretty common for some churches to do this seasonally, a few times a year, etc. I've even seen some churches host a pierogi dinner and/or something of the like.

This church does it year round and apparently they are incredible. It raises good money for the church and these ladies are passionate about their pierogies.

[Tiamat]

I don't know about that church, but there is a church on Maple Ave. in South Plainfield that has a pierogies for sale sign, "just call or ask sign" that I always find interesting.

I've had homemade pierogies from women from eastern Europe, but for my time, money, and GI safety I'd rather go to Clydz's for their happy hour deal on them.

-T

[ELA]

Thanks, but as I said, this was a North Jersey church -- and I thought it was Clifton.

[jmoryl]

Clydz's? Do tell.

[nizza]

Ela, I'm pretty sure the church you are looking for is the
Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Ascension Church
655 Broad St
Clifton , NJ 07013
[phone]
I've passed it a number of times and they always have the sign out for the pierogies. I think it's one day a week that you can pick them up. Give them a call to find out.
Hope that helps you out.

[ELA]

Thank you very much. I greatly appreciate it. I was looking all over for the article and couldn't find it.

I am going to call -- and thank you again!