Biuletyn / Bulletin – 21-ego stycznia 2018 roku / January 21, 2018
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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Trzecia Niedziela Zwykła / Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (10:00 am Mass) is for all parishioners
TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (4:00 pm Mass) is for Antoni, Marcin, Jan & Wojciech offered by Father Rich
Eucharistic Minister for today: Janet Hawthorne
Ushers for collection today: Larry Gniewek, Robert Melski Jr.
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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday, January 22: No Mass
Tuesday, January 23: No Mass
Wednesday, January 24, 6:30pm. The Mass intention will be for Kenny Paruch offered by Jancia & Bernie LaRusic 7:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
Thursday, January 25, 6:30pm. The Mass intention will be for John Burke offered by Roddie & Sophie O'Toole
Friday, January 26, 6:30pm. The Mass intention will be for the health of Mike Durant offered by Angela Doiron 7:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet
Sunday, January 28, 10:00am: The Mass intention will be for the health of Henry Przedworski offered by Julie P.
Lectors: Krista Ann Starzomski, Edyta Bączyk
Eucharistic Minister: Marilyn Gillis
Altar Servers: Frankie Chislett, Matthew Pellerine, Anthony Melski
Ushers: Tony Gniewek, Toni LaRusic
Greeters: Catherine Tucker, Herb Tucker
Altar Society designated volunteers for January 7-28: Anne Marie Campbell, Ursula Melski
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)
Sunday, January 28, 4:00 pm: The Mass intention will be for all parishioners
Lector: Anne Marie Gillis
Usher: Michael Gillis
Collection receipts for Sunday, January 14: $1624.19 (broken down as follows: $850.00 general collection, $165.00 monthly, $10.00 initial offering, $49.00 votive candles, $46.20 loose, $503.99 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: In Memoriam donations 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 Chrystus! Praise be Jesus Christ!
Dear Parishioners & Friends:
The Church universal began on January 18th a week of prayer for Christian Unity. Catholics, Protestants and Eastern Orthodox Christians around the world pray that one day soon we could be united in faith. Although there are many obstacles for true unity and conformity, there are many steps of goodwill, understanding and common ground that all Christians share. The scripture readings this Sunday tell us (in the first reading) how prayer and fasting change God's mind in regard to punishment for sin and allow more time for people to change their hearts. The Gospel tells us about the call of the first Apostles in following Christ's call to become fishers that bring people to salvation.
Our PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) classes resume this Sunday after the 10:00 am Mass. In contrast with earlier generations, our youth today have very precious little time to hopebully be formed in their faith.
The Parish Rada (Wednesday meeting cancelled because of snow) will meet to discuss and act on many important matters.
I am putting a last call for memorials for the deceased or recognition of the living for the plaques that will line the corridor connecting the church with Sala 1050. We wish to close the list by the end of January. The sum of $200 total contribution is requested for listing on the recognition plaques.
Please put on your calendar Friday, February 2nd when we celebrate the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (known also as Our Lady of the Candles) with a special earlier Mass at 6:00pm that will have blessing of candles and a procession with the last time singing of "Kolędy". Afterwards all are invited to "Polski Piątek" (Polish Friday) for a social in the lower level of the Polish Village Hall. Have a Blessed week!
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IN MEMORY OF (IMO) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REBUILDING FUND:
IMO Amilda Rose MacKinnon-Kelly from K.D.Brown; Catherine McChails; Tom Urbaniak & Alison Etter
IMO Stanwick family
IMO Rev. Leo O'Connell from Patsy Kiley
IMO Irene Melnick from Steve Melnick
Other donations: Linda Morykot, Jimmie & Anne Marie Campbell, Judy Roston
PARISH OPŁATEK POTLUCK: Last week's Opłatek Potluck went very well. Visitors shared feedback about how welcomed they felt within our community. Thank you, all. Thanks as well for the cooking and baking and for all the donations to Loaves and Fishes!
SPECIAL CELEBRATION OF CANDLEMAS DAY / POLSKI PIĄTEK AFTER WORK PARTY: On Friday, February 2, we will have a special Mass, blessing of candles, and procession at 6:00pm. Then we will gather for a relaxed reception, some food, folk demonstrations and Polish traditions for this holiday at the Polish Village Hall, downstairs. Everyone is welcome. There is no charge, but if anyone can bring a dish, many thanks.
MARDI GRAS DANCE: Saturday, February 3rd, 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. DJ Jimmy MacKinnon. Proceeds to support the upkeep of the Polish Village Hall as a valuable hub for our community. Tickets $5. 902-371-5088. Tickets will also be at Ursula’s Hair Design
MINI-WORKSHOP: on energy efficiency/cost-savings/grant programs: Polish Village Hall, this Tuesday at 7:00 pm, with Emma Norton of Ecology Action Centre. She will discuss Efficiency Nova Scotia programs that could benefit the hall and others. All welcome.
HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS: A gathering to review kitchen plans before the next phase of work gets under way is scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 10:00am
OUR PARISH CHRISTMAS TREE AT THE OLD BANK MUSEUM WON FIRST PLACE: Thanks, Eileen and Brittany for coordinating, and everyone who lent ornaments. Beside the tree was lots of information about the parish and Polish traditions. People donated loonies and toonies to the parish in a jar beside the tree ($123).
POLISH FOLK DANCE PRACTICE: Today after 10:00am Mass in Sala 1050.
SPECIAL SERVICE / RECEPTION: For Rev. Phyllis Marsh's 70th birthday, St. Philip's African Orthodox Church today at 3:00 pm. All welcome. Our Pogoria Polish Folk Ensemble has been invited to sing.
COMMUNITY MEALS PROJECT: Last Tuesday’s meeting was moved to this coming Tuesday due to weather: As previously reported, as a follow-up to the Pier Community Development Walks, a few faith communities and other groups are talking about working together to resume the weekly Pier community meals (Loaves and Fishes satellite service) that was offered at Trinity United Church before it closed in 2013, when the site became unavailable. The concept is that the collaborating groups/ inter-faith steering committee would use our kitchen (after it’s completed) and Sala for this weekly service to the community (because our location is central and wheelchair-accessible). We are having a focus group lunch meeting to further discuss this on Tuesday from 11:45am to 1:00pm in our church. Anyone from our parish who is interested is most welcome. If you would like to attend, please call 902-563-1226.
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.The beautifully renovated downstairs is now available again for rentals for holiday parties or other occasions 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: Kiedy Ranne (The Morning Hymn)
Psalm: Lord, make me know your ways
Offertory: Wesoła nowina (Joyous News)
Communion: Daj Mi Jezusa (Grant Me Jesus)
Post-Communion: Lulajże, Jezuniu (Lullaby to Jesus)
Recessional: Ciebie Boże Chwalimy (Holy God We Praise Thy Name)
TODAY’S HYMNS: 4:00 pm Mass (See Pages in St. Joseph Sunday Missal)
Entrance:
Recessional:
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"THE POLISH CAPE BRETONERS" - An Annotated Community Development Colouring Book: Project overview and request for feedback:
A project of the CBU Tompkins Institute, with advice and guidance from members of the Polish community. Ideas and inspirational images or photographs welcomed.
Objectives:
-To appeal to an audience of all ages – an actual colouring book (with text)
-To double as a guide book for self-guided tours (a resource for students, visitors and tourists)
-To introduce and explain some of the living traditions of the Polish community
-Meant to focus primarily on existing sites and traditions that people can visit and experience today (to show a living heritage)
-Text will be in Polish and English. There will be some “pop-up tutorial” words / terms to encourage learning Polish vocabulary.
To be worked on this winter and spring.
Some possible images. Feedback and ideas welcomed! These are only initial suggestions.
-Original St. Mary’s Polish Church for reference
-Steeple going onto the rebuilt St. Mary’s Polish Church
-Interior of St. Mary’s Polish Church / Our Lady of Częstochowa
-Sala 1050/Community Kitchen
-Polish Village Hall
-Interior of Polish Village Hall – with folk dancers
-Launch party for The Pier board game – showing different cultural traditions represented alongside Polish
-Galicia Street – and original St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society hall
-Site of the original St. Michael’s meeting where plans for the church were drawn up
-Oplatek potluck – showing Wigilia foods
-Blessing of chalk and homes
-Making pierogi
-Blessing of graves in one of our cemeteries/All Souls
-Kolonia (including kapliczka/parkette)
-Traditional architecture and gardens of Polish immigrants
-“Polish Hill” in Glace Bay
- Decorating pisanki
-Swiecenie pokarmow – blessing of the Easter foods
-Corpus Christi procession – showing parish grotto and food garden
-Cape Breton Polish tartan
-Choir/concert
-An image evoking Polish hospitality