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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Szósta Niedziela Wielkanocna / Sixth Sunday of Easter

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Dennis & Vince O'Toole offered by Roddie & Sophie O'Toole

Eucharistic Minister for today:
Ushers for collection today:Tony Gniewek, Toni LaRusic

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, May 29, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Madeline Thompson. Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass
Saturday, June 1, 11:30am

Sunday, June 2, 9:30am: Wniebowstąpienie Pańskie / Ascension of the Lord The Mass intention will be for Mary Clarke
Lectors: Edyta Bączyk, Anna Wesołkowska
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Robbie Melski,James Clarke, Frankie Chislett, Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson
Ushers: Bernie LaRusic, Joe Gillis
Greeters:
Altar Society designated volunteers for May: Angela Doiron, Sophie O’Toole
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, May 19: $1098.30 (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $ Community Kitchen Project, $125.00 building 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

KONDOLENCJE:Our prayers and condolences are with the family of Stella Paruch, whom we will miss very much. We are grateful for Stella’s friendship and service over many years. Thank you to everyone who participated in and helped with Stella’s funeral Mass on Thursday.  We would also like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jean Maillete. Jean was retired from the Coast Guard College and a member of our parish. There will be a memorial service tomorrow officiated by Fr. Dennis at 11:00am at Sydney Memorial Chapel.

AFTER MASS TODAY: Special briefing for the parish. We will meet in the main portion of the church, and it should not take long. Thanks in advance.

RECENT IMO (IN MEMORY OF) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Bernice Ratushny from Marianne Gillis; Brenda Alexander

LUNCH AFTER MASS NEXT SUNDAY: The following is a list of parishioners who are on the list this time to please bring a dish. Thanks for your help! Stephanie Black, Teresa Fagan, Eileen Fagan-Steele and family, Larry Gniewek, Tony Gniewek, Jancia and Bernie LaRusic, Ursula Melski, Christa Porter and family, Edmund and Magda Rudiuk, Krista Ann Starzomski and family, Evelyn Wojcik, Anna Wesolkowska, Genevieve and Janusz Wawrzyszyn

LOAVES AND FISHES: Thanks for bringing a non-perishable item next Sunday.

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY:  Zarząd Meeting this evening at 7:00pm.

WISHING “STO LAT!” TO LARRY GNIEWEK. All the very best!

POLISH CAPE BRETONERS COLOURING BOOK: Copies are available ($10 each) at the back of the church, with beautiful sketches by Jeff Wilson. If you take a copy, please make a note on the form (to keep track of inventory). Many thanks!

POLONIA ARCHIVING PROJECT: Dr. Joanna Pylat will be arriving on June 20 (and staying until July 2 at the O’Connell House). She is working with CBU and the Atlantic Canada district of the Canadian Polish Congress.  Joanna will be very interested in discussing photos, recordings, documents, about Polish life in Cape Breton that could be saved for future generations in the Beaton Institute at CBU (either originals or photos of items).

WALBRZYCH PARTNER CITY STEERING COMMITTEE will meet on Monday, May 27, at 8:30am in the Polish Village Hall.

ANNIVERSARY SUPPER: We will have the 110th anniversary supper for the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society on Saturday, September 14th. More details to follow.

OUTDOOR LANDSCAPING/PLANTING IDEAS: Please don’t hesitate to speak with John Morykot (Property Committee rep).

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR JUNE:
SUNDAY, JUNE 2: Lunch after Mass
THURSDAY, JUNE 6: Session 1: Polish Language Workshop – “Polish for Hospitality” (welcoming visitors in Polish) – 11:00am to 1:00pm. Free registration and free lunch. Location: CBU – Room CE-313. Please register with Tom Urbaniak (563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca)
SUNDAY, JUNE 9: Annual General Meeting of St. Mary’s Polish Parish (following Mass). If you are interested in offering for Rada for a one-year term or learning more, please speak with anyone on the Nominating Committee (Janet Hawthorne, Marjorie Ardelli, Krista Ann Starzomski, Tom Urbaniak)
THURSDAY, JUNE 13: Session 2: Polish Language Workshop – “Polish for Hospitality” (welcoming visitors in Polish) – 11:00am Free registration and free lunch. Location: CBU – Room CE-313. Please register with Tom Urbaniak (563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca). Offered jointly by CBU and St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society, with sponsorship from Consulate of Poland. Ideally, a registrant would be part of both the June 6 and June 13 sessions, but we are able to accommodate participants for one session only.
SUNDAY, JUNE 16: Special three-person delegation from Walbrzych, led by Mayor Roman Szelemej will be here (until June 19)
SUNDAY, JUNE 16: Blessing of the donor wall (the supplier has promised to have it ready in time!) and informal reception with Walbrzych visitors
TUESDAY, JUNE 18: Polish Partner City Workshop at Cape Breton University – all welcome (9:00am to 2:00pm – free of charge, lunch included).
JUNE 21-JULY 3: Polonia Archiving Project. Prof. Joanna Pylat will be here. More details to follow. We want to locate and identify records about Polish Cape Bretoners!

ASSIGNMENTS IN VARIOUS MINISTRIES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2019:
Eucharistic Ministers: Please see the list provided by Marilyn Gillis
Lectors:
June 2: Edyta Baczyk, Anna Wesolkowska
June 9: Stephanie Black, Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson
June 16: Janusz Wawrzyszyn, Kristen Fagan-Steele
June 23: Jerry Pocius, Andrzej Cebula
June 30: Krista Ann Starzomski, Tom Urbaniak
Ushers:
June 2: Bernie LaRusic, Joe Gillis
June 9: Robert Melski Sr., Larry Gniewek
June 16: Toni LaRusic, Tony Gniewek
June 23: Bernie LaRusic, Robert Melski Jr.
June 30: Joe Gillis, Larry Gniewek
Greeters: Please see the list provided by Marjorie Ardelli and Carolyn Kiley
Altar Society designated volunteers for June: Janet Hawthorne, Evelyn Wójcik

RELICS OF ST. PADRE PIO: St. Theresa’s Church – Thursday, May 30, 10:00am to 6:30pm – public veneration. Mass at 7:00pm.

FATHER EVERETT MACDOW: 50th anniversary of ordination – St. Theresa’s Church, Friday, May 31, at 2:00pm.

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING: (Rev 21:10-14) The angel took me in spirit to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God.  It gleamed with the splendor of God. Its radiance was like that of a precious stone, like jasper, clear as crystal. It had a massive, high wall, with twelve gates where twelve angels were stationed and on which names were inscribed, the names of the twelve tribes of the Israelites. There were three gates facing east, three north, three south, and three west. The wall of the city had twelve courses of stones as its foundation, on which were inscribed the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.   I saw no temple in the city for its temple is the Lord God almighty and the Lamb. The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb.

 “Every creature has a function, none is superfluous. The whole universe speaks the language of God's love, of His boundless affection for us: soil, water, mountains, everything is God's caress.” --A recent message from Pope Francis on Twitter

WHITNEY PIER COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROJECT: Everyone is welcome for a warm meal and fellowship in a friendly, inclusive atmosphere. Every week, we have a diverse cross-section of the community. 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 all volunteers and donors. Please note that the Community Kitchen will take a break during the months of July and August, resuming 11th of September.

PARISH CARE GROUP: Please advise of anyone to whom we should reach out with prayers, a note, call, wishes, etc. Please call Vicky Aucoin (562-7142) or Catherine Tucker (567-0146).

PHOTOGRAPHS OF PARISH EVENTS: Vicky Aucoin has been compiling parish scrapbooks. As parish events happen, she’d be really grateful if you could share your photos! Vicky’s telephone number is 562-7142.

PARISH PROPERTY WORKING GROUP: Would you be able to help with property work a couple of hours every few weeks (rotation)? Please speak with John Morykot (jmorykot@eastlink.ca)

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: Chwalcie łąki umajone (A Song to Honour May and the Month of Mary)
Psalm:
Offertory: Śpiewaj Hosanna (Sing Hosanna)
Communion: Bądźże pozdrowiona (Humbly We Adore Thee)
Post-Communion: : Idźmy, tulmy się jak dziatki (A song about approaching the heart of Mary)
Recessional: My Chcemy Boga (We Want God)