Father Frank Perkovich

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Drawing on his Slovenian-Croatian roots, Father Frank Perkovich styled his own version of the Polka Mass on Minnesota's Iron Range and popularized it in polka centers throughout America. Folk music, cherished by generations of Slovenian and Croatian people, was especially arranged and adapted with hymn lyrics in English.

These old ethnic melodies are a joyous, inspiring worship service with the most unusual music and orchestration presented in a manner of dignity that enhances the solemnity of the Mass. Fr. Perkovich's first Polka Mass was held at the Resurrection Church in Eveleth, Minnesota, on May 5, 1973, with the polka and waltz stylings of Joe Cvek and his orchestra the Polka Massters. Since then, the Polka Mass has not only been celebrated all across Minnesota's Mesabi Iron Range and in the Twin Cities but also in many other states—including Alaska and Hawaii. In 1975, Father Perk took the Polka Mass to Slovenia. In 1983, Father Perkovich and his entourage had the experience of a lifetime, celebrating the Polka Mass on the high altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican before Pope John Paul II. His recording of the Polka Mass is considered by many to be the top-selling polka album of recent decades.

On June 25, 2006, Father Perkovich's Polka Mass was celebrated at the 29th Annual Polkafest, held at Ironworld in Chisholm, Minnesota, his hometown. Father Frank Perkovich was inducted Into the Ironworld USA Polka Hall of Fame, 1991.

Songs and Hymns From The Original Polka Mass This album is a collection of songs and hymns from the polka mass celebrated by Father Frank Perkovich while pastor of the Resurrection Church in Eveleth, Minnesota. The Polka Mass is the same worship service celebrated in the Roman Catholic tradition but utilizing a unique mode of music. Folk music, cherished by generations of Slovenian and Croatian people, has been especially arranged and adapted with hymn lyrics in English. These old ethnic melodies are presented in the polka and waltz stylings of Joe Cvek and his orchestra and are sung bin reverence by the congregation and the Choraleers. CD Price: $14.97

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