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!
St. Mary’s Polish Church is a heritage landmark designated by the Province of Nova Scotia
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 Dennis Lamey 902-564-4222; sttheresasydney@gmail.com

MSZY/MASSES: Sunday at 9:30am, Wednesday at 6:30pm
Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa following the Wednesday evening Mass

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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Dwudziesta Niedziela Zwykła / Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for the soul of Michael Pierrynowski

Eucharistic Minister for today: Sophie O’Toole
Ushers for collection today: Tony Gniewek, Robert Melski Jr.

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, August 22, 6:30pm Solemnity of the Queenship of Mary The Mass intention will be for Glen Conway offered by Shirley Ardelli 7:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa

Sunday, August 26, 9:30am: Feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa The Mass intention will be for Michael Ardelli offered by Shirley & family
Lectors: Anne Marie Campbell, Janusz Wawrzyszyn
Eucharistic Minister: Sophie O’Toole
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, Caleigh Pellerine, Anthony Melski, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Bernie LaRusic, Robert Melski Sr.
Greeters:Victoria Aucoin, Stephanie Black
Altar Society designated volunteers for August: Delores Starzomski, Tom Urbaniak
Property Committee designated member for the coming week: John Morykot
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, August 12: $793.00 (broken down as follows: $693.00 general collection, $61.00 votive candles, $50.00 loose, $50.00 rebuilding fund). Thank you very much for your generous support of St. Mary's Polish Parish. Dziekujemy bardzo.

MASS INTENTIONS / VIGIL CANDLE: To reserve Mass Intentions / Vigil Candle, please contact Fr. Dennis directly at 902-564-4222.

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

Świętej pamięci AGGIE (WRÓBLEWSKI) STEPHENSON: Aggie passed away on Tuesday. She will be deeply missed by her whole parish family. Aggie was a friend to many and a devoted lifelong member of our parish, an active leader in many ways. Aggie’s funeral Mass is tomorrow (Monday) at 11:00am here at St. Mary’s Polish Church, with reception to follow in Sala 1050 (where the library is sponsored by Aggie – which is just one example of her generosity). Everyone is welcome. Sincere condolences and prayers are extended to Aggie’s family. Wieczny odpoczynek racz jej dać Panie, a światłość wiekuista niechaj jej świeci.

A NOTE OF THANKS FROM LOAVES AND FISHES: Last Sunday, we brought fresh produce to church to be blessed (Polish custom for Feast of the Assumption of Mary). All the produce was given to Loaves and Fishes. Fellow parishioner Bernie Paruch, a volunteer at Loaves and Fishes, sent this note: On behalf of Loaves and Fishes, I would like to thank all those parishioners who brought items to church on Sunday.  Our patrons enjoyed an array of vegetables with their meal on Monday and also a huge fresh salad to go along with it. We served 107 meals that day. They also were able to take apples and oranges with them as they went about their day. Fresh fruit and vegetables are a luxury for us, so thanks again. Dziekuje bardzo!!!

KITCHEN CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: You may have noticed the work done on the kitchen serving window and shutters. Willie LeBlanc of Gillis Home Hardware advises that production of cabinets is running about a week behind, but he expects them in the week of August 19, with delivery to us on August 27 and installation to begin the next day. Thanks for all your support.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER:
Sunday, September 9: The Sunday closest to our parish feast day (Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary). We will have a lunch after Mass and celebrate the 105th anniversary of our parish.
Sunday, September 16, Pier 21, Halifax, 11:00am: Some of our parishioners are involved in the unveiling of a monument to honour Polish emigration to Nova Scotia. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday, September 30: Lunch and workshop/Launch at our church of the Atlantic Canada district of the Canadian Polish Congress (with visitors). Community walk to follow.

A WARM WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS: Please sign the guest book at the back of the church and please leave your e-mail address to receive notices about parish events. Also, we would be happy to give you a tour of the church. We wish you safe travels and please stay in touch. Witamy serdecznie i miłej podróży!

ST. HYACINTH OF POLAND (1185-1287) Święty Jacek – FEAST DAY: AUG. 17: St. Hyacinth was a devout and kind priest who founded monasteries, helped the poor, and worked so that women could have a more active role in the church. Although a doctor of law and divinity, he was a humble friar who was close to the people of the Polish countryside. He also rescued sacred objects from fires and attacks in war, believing sacred objects represented the devotion to God and holiness of the people.“Święty Jacku z pierogami” is an old Polish expression, believing that help is possible in very difficult circumstances. It comes from a story of St. Hyacinth’s visit to Koscielec, Poland. People were about to starve because of a drought. Together, at Hyacinth’s urging, they prayed through the night. The next day, crops started to appear and there was enough to eat. The people treated Hyacinth to pierogi made from this produce.

TRANSLATION OF TODAY'S SECOND READING FROM ST. PAUL’S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS: Brothers and sisters: Watch carefully how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise, making the most of the opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord. And do not get drunk on wine, in which lies debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and playing to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.

“Love overcomes all difficulties. Love gives us the strength to carry on." -- a recent message on Twitter from Pope Francis

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 błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!

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TODAY’S HYMNS: 9:30 am Mass
Entrance: Cześć Maryi (Glory to Mary)
Psalm:
Offertory:Twemu sercu cześć składamy (To Your Heart, O Jesus, We Give Homage)
Communion: Jezu, miłości Twej, (Jesus, Your Love)
Post-Communion: O Maryjo, moja radość! (O Mary, My Joy)
Recessional: Maryjo, Królowo Polski (Mary, Queen of Poland)