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 Dziewiąta Niedziela Zwykła / Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for the soul of Ted Baker offered by Jean Annette White

Eucharistic Minister for today: Frank Starzomski
Ushers for collection today: Robert Melski Sr., Tony Gniewek

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, October 24, 6:30pm (praying of the Rosary will precede Mass) 7:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa

Sunday, October 28, 9:30am: The Mass intention will be for the soul of Józef Wołoszyn offered by Ursula and Michael Melski
Lectors: Edyta Bączyk, Jerry Pocius
Eucharistic Minister: Sophie O’Toole
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, James Clarke, Robbie Melski, Anthony Melski
Ushers: Joe Gillis, Toni LaRusic
Greeters: Toni LaRusic, Janina MacCormack
Altar Society designated volunteers for October: Ursula Melski, Eileen Fagan-Steele
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, October 14: $1052.00 (broken down as follows: $1052.00 general collection, $ monthly, $ fuel, $ votive candles, $ loose, $ rebuilding fund, also $1590.00 for the Community Kitchen Project which is not included in the total). 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

FLEA MARKET IN OUR SALA 1050 (hall attached to church): Saturday, October 27, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Proceeds to building fund. Please spread the word!

OUR ANNUAL PRE-CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: November 10 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the Polish Village Hall. Multiple vendors (tables have been fully booked!) and many one-of-a-kind items! Please spread the word! Admission is $2.00

PIEROGI-MAKING AND PIEROGI ORDERS: We will be making pierogi on November 2, 3, 4. Any volunteer help is greatly appreciated. We are also taking pre-orders. Please call 902-578-3697 or 902-577-3081, or please speak with Stephanie, Wayne, or Anne Marie after Mass.

DZIĘKUJEMY / KINDEST THANKS to everyone who helped out with the Dozynki Polish Harvest Festval last Sunday! The feedback from our visitors – many of whom were at one of our events for the first time – was very positive. They found friendly hospitality and enjoyed a unique cultural experience. All the effort of our parish volunteers is deeply appreciated. God bless.

WAŁBRZYCH PARTNER CITY STEERING COMMITTEE: Next meeting October 24 at 4:00pm at CBU. This committee, which includes parish representatives, is coordinating CBRM’s new partnership with Wałbrzych, Poland. For more information, please call 902-563-1226.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROJECT: Thanks to everyone who has been helping out! This is a collaborative project – a service to the community -- of our parish and other local faith communities and organizations, arising from a need identified on our recent community development walks. It happens weekly here at our church. The atmosphere is very friendly and people of different generations and backgrounds are here for a nutritious meal and conversations. Free of charge or donate what you can. Wednesdays from 11:30am to 1:00pm. All welcome.

MASS FOR SHUT-INS BEGAN ITS NEW SEASON LAST SUNDAY: Best wishes to our parishioners Sophie and Roddie who are longtime volunteers for this important service to the community, with a wide viewership.

REMEMBRANCE DAY: On Sunday, November 11 we will pray for our veterans and also mark the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining independence, which is a designated major anniversary.

NEW POLISH CONSUL GENERAL DARIUSZ WIŚNIEWSKI will be visiting us on November 24 and 25 and is looking forward very much to meeting us.

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM HEBREWS 4:14-16: Brothers and sisters: Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin. So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help.

PRAYER TO ST. JOHN PAUL II FOR PEACE ON THE OCCASION OF HIS FEAST DAY: St. John Paul II …Pray for the whole world, which is still marked by tensions, wars and injustice. You tackled war by invoking dialogue and planting the seeds of love: pray for us so that we may be tireless sowers of peace. St. John Paul, from heaven's window, where we see you next to Mary, send God's blessing down upon us all. Amen.

“Spend time before the Lord in contemplation, and do everything possible for the Lord at the service of others. Contemplation and service: this is our path of life.” – 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: Kiedy ranne wstają zorze (When the Day Anew is Breaking)
Psalm:
Offertory: Serce Twe Jezu (O Heart of Jesus)
Communion: Kłaniam się Tobie (I Bow to Thee)
Post-Communion: Cóż Ci, Jezu, damy (What Will We Give to You, O Jesus)
Recessional: Pełna światłości (Full of Radiance)