Parafia p.w. Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny
ST. MARY’S POLISH PARISH
21 Wesley St., Sydney, NS, B1N 2M5
Tel.: (902) 564-4847
www.stmaryspolishparish.ca
Witamy wszystkich! Welcome to all!
We are pleased to share our faith and rich traditions with the whole community.
Established in 1913. Church rebuilt in 2015-2016. Our second century of faith and service

PROBOSZCZ/PASTOR:  Father Rich Philiposki 902-564-4847 or cell 902-577-6331

MSZY/MASSES: Sunday at 10:00 am, 4:00 pm
Weekday Masses: Days & times vary
First Saturday of the month at 8:30 am
Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa following the Wednesday evening Mass
Chaplet of Divine Mercy following the Friday evening Masss

SPOWIEDŹ:  Godzina do uzgodnienia z księdzem.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Anytime upon request to the priest.

SAKRAMENT CHRZTU ŚWIĘTEGO:  Prosimy o kontakt z księdzem conajmniej na 1 miesiąc przed planowaną datę.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Please contact the priest at least one month in advance.

SAKRAMENT MAŁZEŃSTWA:   Zapowiedzi powinny być ogłoszone conajmniej na 6 miesięcy przed planowaną datę.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Intentions must be announced at least six months in advance.

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Wniebowstąpienie Pańskie / Feast of the Ascension

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (10:00 am Mass) is for Stanley & Victoria Kowalczyk offered by Herb & Catherine Tucker
TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (4:00 pm Mass) is for the successful surgery for John Kiley offered by Patsy Kiley.

Eucharistic Minister for today: Sophie O’Toole

Ushers for collection today: Tony Gniewek & Tony Melski

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday, May 29: No Mass
Tuesday, May 30: No Mass
Wednesday, May 31, 6:30 pm. The Mass intention is for Aniela Lubkowska offered by Dr. Janusz & Genevieve Wawrzyszyn. 7:00 pm Novena of Our Lady of Czestochowa & May Litany
Thursday, June 1, 6:30 pm. The Mass intention is for Edward Mroz offered by Bernie & Jancia LaRusic.
Friday, June 2, 6:30 pm. The Mass intention is for deceased members of the Paruch family. 7:00 pm. Litany to the Sacred Heart
Saturday, June 3, 8:30 am. The Mass will be in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Litany

Sunday, June 4, 10:00 am The Mass intention will be for Donald Melski offered by Michael & Ursula Melski.
Lectors: Edyta Bączyk, Andrzej Cebula                                                           
Eucharistic Minister: Janet Hawthorne
Altar Servers: Matthew, James Clarke, Christopher & Frankie
Ushers: Bernie LaRusic & Joe Gillis
Greeters: Herb & Catherine Tucker
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Sunday, June 4, 4:00 pm The Mass intention will be for all parishioners.
Lector: Robert Lewandowski
Altar Server: James Campbell
Usher: Christopher Campbell

Collection receipts for Sunday, May 21: $912.00 (broken down as follows: $620.00 general collection, $50.00 monthly, $22.00 votive candles, $55.00 loose, $75.00 Papal collection, $90.00 rebuilding fund). Thank you very much for your generous support of St. Mary's Polish Parish. Dziekujemy bardzo.

MASS CARDS / VIGIL INTENTIONS: To reserve Mass Intentions / Vigil Intentions, please call Father Rich (902-564-4847 or cell 902-577-6331) or Carolyn Ardelli-Kiley (902-539-1725).

IN MEMORIAM DONATION: To make an In Memoriam donation, please speak with Shauna MacKay. These will be acknowledged in the bulletin. Building Fund contributions will go toward the new church. To contribute to the Rebuilding Fund, if you do not have an envelope, you can write on your regular envelope or cheque “Designated to the Rebuilding of St. Mary’s Polish Church.”

 

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

FATHER RICH REPORTS:

Niech Bedzie Pochwalony Jezus Chrytsus! Praise be Jesus Christ!

Last Thursday marked the fortieth day after Easter and it is known and celebrated as Ascension Thursday. In Canada, the Solemnity is moved to this Seventh Sunday of Easter. Scripture tells us that the Lord Jesus concluded His earthly mission after appearing a number of times to His disciples, and was assumed bodily into heaven. As He addressed His followers and assured them that He would be with them always as His Holy Spirit would guide them. Next Sunday we conclude the Easter season as we celebrate the birthday of the Church when the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles and Mary on the day of Pentecost.

Our parish family is saddened this week by the death on Thursday night of Dawn Marie Wadden, wife of James and daughter of Shirley Ardelli. We extend sincere condolences to her family (sisters and brother) and all other relatives and families. Let us pray that the Lord may grant to her now eternal life, happiness and peace.

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PREP Catechism Classes will be held today 11:00 am -11:45 am

NEXT SATURDAY: There will be a Mass in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Litany at 8:30 am.

IN MEMORY OF (IMO) DONATIONS TO THE REBULIDING FUND:

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Parish Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 11th after the 10:00 am Mass.This will be our monthly potluck Sunday.

HERITAGE TOUR: The next meeting for the Heritage Tour to Poland & Ukraine will be held today, May 28th at 2:30 pm in Sala 1050.

CATHOLICISM VIDEO: Thursday at 7:15 pm in Sala 1050.

RACE FOR KIDS:  The Race for Kids fundraiser for the Whitney Pier Youth Club will be held Saturday, June 17th. Our church will be a site open for visitors. We need volunteer tour guides. Please call Tom Urbaniak at 902-563-1226.

CORPUS CHRISTI / BOZE CIAŁO: This will be celebrated on Sunday, June 18th with an outdoor (weather permitting) Eucharistic procession. We will also celebrate the First Holy Communion of Robbie Melski. We will have a special reception for all.

CHICKEN & CABBAGE ROLL DINNER & DANCE: This will be held on Saturday, June 24th (St. John’s Day) at the Polish Village Hall. A Vigil Mass will be celebrated in our church before the event with participation by our visitors from Las Vegas & Chicago.

WHITNEY PIER SLAVIC FESTIVAL: The next general open meeting for our upcoming (Aug. 25-27) Whitney Pier SLAVIC FESTIVAL will be on Thursday, June 8th at 7:00 pm at the Ukrainian Parish Hall.

IN MEMORIAM / BUILDING FUND ENVELOPES / REBUILDING FUND ENVELOPES are at the back of the church. Many thanks for your support.

TO CONTRIBUTE ON-LINE TO OUR REBUILDING, PLEASE GO TO OUR PARISH WEB HOME PAGE (www.stmaryspolishparish.ca) and please click the link to our Canada Helps donation page. It’s a secure system and you’ll receive your charitable tax receipt promptly. Thanks for your support! Please spread the word.

REBUILDING FUND CONTRIBUTIONS: Building Fund contributions will go toward the new church. To contribute to the rebuilding if you do not have an envelope, you can also write on your regular envelope or cheque “Designated to the Rebuilding of St. Mary’s Polish Church.”.Donations can also be made by regular mail: St. Mary's Polish Parish 21 Wesley St. , Sydney, N.S. B1N 2M5. Thank you so much for your support.

THE RENOVATED AND REFURBISHED POLISH VILLAGE HALL is a comfortable, well appointed, modernized venue for events large and small. Please consider renting the hall for your events. Please call 564-8494.

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR ON-LINE “VIRTUAL TOUR” AND AN 8.5 MINUTE PARISH WELCOME VIDEO ON OUR WEBSITE:  www.stmaryspolishparish.ca

Życzenia na miłego nowego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week! Bóg zapłać!

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TODAY’S HYMNS: 10:00 am Mass
Entrance:  Wstał Pan Chrystus (Christ is Risen) (p.46, nr.24 white hymnal)                               
Psalm:  God has gone up with a shout of the Lord with the sound of a trumpet                                        
Offertory: Daj mi Jezusa (choir)
Communion: Jezusa Ukrytego (Jesus My Lord and Saviour) (p.48, nr.26)
Post-Communion: Chwała I Dziękczynienie (3 times)
Recessional: Ciebie Boże Chwalimy (Holy God We Praise Thy Name)  (p.60, nr.45)

TODAY’S HYMNS: 4:00 pm Mass (See Pages in St. Joseph Sunday Missal)
Entrance: Alleluia Sing to Jesus (p.632)
Recessional: Holy God We Praise Thy Name (p.614)