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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Wniebowstąpienie Pańskie / Ascension of the Lord

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Mary Clarke

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

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, June 5, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Stella Keeping offered by Jancia MacCormack . Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass

Sunday, June 9, 9:30am: Zesłanie Ducha Świętego / Pentecost Sunday The Mass intention will be for Dawn Marie Wadden and Michael Ardelli
Lectors: Stephanie Black, Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Robbie Melski,James Clarke, Frankie Chislett, Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson
Ushers: Larry Gniewek, Robert Melski Sr
Greeters: Micka DiPenta, Teresa Fagan
Altar Society designated volunteers for June: Janet Hawthorne; Evelyn Wojcik
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 26: $1295.95 (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $ Community Kitchen Project, $465.00 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

RECENT IMO (IN MEMORY OF) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Stella Paruch from Vicky Aucoin; Mary Pierrynowski; Nellie Tynski; Janet Hawthorne; Anna Wesolkowska; Joe and Marilyn Gillis; Genevieve Jackson; Tony and Anna Melski; the Vuletich family; Debbie Ballard; Neil and Dianne MacKenzie; Kay and Walter Ingraham; John and Valerie Sobol; Joe and Patricia Ryba; Tom Urbaniak and Alison Etter
IMO Jean Maillette from Tom Urbaniak and Alison Etter

LUNCH AFTER MASS TODAY: Everyone is welcome!

LOAVES AND FISHES: Thank you to everyone who brought a non-perishable item. There will be an item collection box at the entrance to the lunch

LEARNING BASIC POLISH FOR HOSPITALITY: Free lunch workshops at CBU this Thursday, June 6, 11:00am to 1:00pm, with follow-up workshop on Thursday, June 13, 11:00am to 1:00pm. To reserve a space, please speak with Tom Urbaniak (tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca; 902-563-1226)

Mayor Roman Szelemej and two senior staff of the City of Walbrzych, Poland – CBRM’s new twin city – will be joining us for Mass and an informal lunch on Sunday, June 16. They are very eager to meet members of our parish!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF OUR PARISH:  Next Sunday after Mass. Nomination deadline for Rada is tomorrow. We invite fellow parishioners to consider offering (one-year term, eligible for re-election). The Rada works to set a positive and caring leadership tone for our parish and works with the Pastor to provide overall planning. Please speak with any member of the Nominations Committee (Janet Hawthorne, Marjorie Ardelli, Krista Ann Starzomski, Tom Urbaniak) or please call 902-563-1226.

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!

MUSICAL ANNIVERSARY CONCERT : This evening at 7:00pm at St. Alaban’s Anglican Church in the Pier

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). Please reflect on items you may wish to share.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18: Polish Partner City Workshop at Cape Breton University – all welcome (9:30am to 1:30pm – free of charge, lunch included). We will explore all kinds of opportunities for collaboration with Walbrzych, our sister city in Poland.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 6:00pm: Annual General Meeting and informal reception – St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society – Polish Village Hall. Everyone is welcome. Prof. Joanna Pylat will have a short presentation based on her work.

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).

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S FIRST READING FROM THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES: When they had gathered together they asked him,"Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" He answered them, "It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has established by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."  When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. While they were looking intently at the sky as he was going, suddenly two men dressed in white garments stood beside them. They said, "Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven

 “In our lives there are crosses, there are difficult moments. But in these difficult moments we feel that the Holy Spirit helps us to go forward and to overcome the difficulties” --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: Pod Twą Obronę (For Thy Protection)
Psalm: Pan wśród radości wstępuje do nieba. (The Lord, amid joy, ascends to heaven.) Pronunciation: Pan / vshrood / ra-DOH-shchee / fs-ten-POO-ye / do / n-YE-ba
Offertory: Nie Opuszczaj Nas (Foresake Us Not)
Communion: Panie, dobry jak chleb (Lord, Wholesome as Bread)
Post-Communion: :Gwiazdo śliczna, wspaniała (Star Resplendent)
Recessional: Kroluj Nam Chryste (Reign for Us, Christ Jesus)