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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Ósma Niedziela Zwykła / Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for the soul of Roman Siwak Sr. offered by Stephanie Black and family

Eucharistic Minister for today: Marilyn Gillis
Ushers for collection today: Bernie LaRusic, Joe Gillis

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, March 6, 6:30pm: Mass will be preceded by the Rosary and followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa

Sunday, March 10, 9:30am: The Mass intention will be for Nelgah MacDonald offered by Shirley and family
Lectors: Tania Chislett, Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson
Eucharistic Minister: Sophie O’Toole
Altar Servers: James Clarke, Frankie Chislett, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Robert Melski Sr., Tony Gniewek
Greeters: Toni LaRusic, Janina MacCormack
Altar Society designated volunteers for March: Catherine Tucker, Herb Tucker
Property Committee designated member for the coming week:
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, February 24: $903.00 (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $20.00 fuel, $ votive candles, $ loose,$ Kitchen Project, $ 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 or speak with him before Mass. (There is no fee for Mass intentions.)

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

LUNCH AFTER MASS TODAY: marking pre-Lenten Tłusty Czwartek (closest Sunday). We will have pączki. There is no charge and everyone is warmly welcomed.

LOAVES AND FISHES: To anyone who brought non-perishable items today – thank you. There will be a tote box at the entrance to the lunch area.

RARE COLOUR VIDEO FOOTAGE OF FR. O’CONNELL AND OUR CHURCH: Please check out the parish Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stmaryspolishchurch/ . Matt Aiton shared film footage that his father-in-law took during a 1961 visit to Sydney!

WHITNEY PIER COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROJECT: Everyone is welcome for a warm meal and fellowship in a friendly, inclusive atmosphere. Meals are served every Wednesday from 11:30am to 1:00pm in our Sala 1050. Meals are free of charge or donate what you can to support the project. Many thanks to the volunteers and sponsors, and other faith communities as well as students who are collaborating with us.

POLONIA ARCHIVING PROJECT: The second half of June, Prof. Joanna Pylat (Polish University Abroad) will be with us to help us and the CBU Beaton Institute (archives) discover more information, records, videos, photos, letters, etc. on the Polish community in Cape Breton. There will be opportunities to share or show some of your records.

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY ZARZĄD MEETING: this evening at 7:00pm at the Polish Village Hall.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: Our parish was represented at the ecumenical World Day of Prayer service on Friday at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Glace Bay. This year’s service was developed by Christians in Slovenia. The service and the homily were on radical hospitality – making sure the doors to our churches are open, even to people we have not met, and there may always be place at our tables.

PRISCILLA WOJCIK (1926-2019): Our parish expresses its prayers, love and support to Priscilla’s family and friends.

THANKS FROM THE FAMILY OF PATRIARCH VINCENT WATERMAN: Our parish was officially represented at Patriarch Vincent’s funeral Mass yesterday at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church. His family asked to pass along gratitude for the prayers and expressions of sympathy from our community.

SWIĘTY KAZIMIERZ JAGIELLOŃCZYK/ST. CASIMIR – ONE OF THE PATRON SAINTS OF POLAND AND LITHUANIA (FEAST DAY – MARCH 4):  Although St. Casimir died at the young age of 25 (in 1484), his short period as prince-regent of Poland was marked by prudence, tolerance, and a search for peace.  St. Casimir followed an ascetic, prayerful lifestyle. He did not like rich trappings. He wanted noble families to share their bounty with the poor.  Let us pray for the same grace and wisdom. Święty Kazimierz, módł się za nami! St. Casimir, pray for us!

“Sometimes we may feel we are alone in facing difficulties. But, even if He doesn’t intervene immediately, the Lord walks by our side and, if we keep going forward, He will open up a new path!” – 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

Życzenia na błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!

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TODAY'S HYMNS: 9:30 am Mass
Entrance: Kiedy Ranne (Morning hymn)
Psalm: Dobrze jest śpiewać Tobie, Panie Boże. [It is good to sing your thanks, Lord God.]  Pronunciation: Dohb-je / yest / sh-pye-vatch / toh-be-e / Pa-nee-e / Bo-dg-e
Offertory: Liczę na Ciebie, Ojcze (I Rely on You, Father)
Communion: Serce Twe Jezu (Your Heart, Jesus)
Post-Communion: Jezu Badz ze Mna (Jesus Be With Me)
Recessional: Zdrowas Maryjo (Hail Blessed Mary)

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POLISH POP-UP TUTORIAL: Tłusty Czwartek
Tłusty Czwartek (twoo-sti / ch-VAR-tek) – Fat Thursday (Thurs. before Lent)
Pączki (p-oh-nch-key)
Śledzik (sh-le-jeek) – Herring Night (the eve of Ash Wednesday)
Chruściki (hroos-cheek-ee) – angel wings
Zapusty (za-poos-ti) – a carnival season that typically begins at Epiphany and continues until either Candlemas or Lent