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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Zesłanie Ducha Świętego / Pentecost Sunday

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Dawn Marie Wadden and Michael Ardelli

Eucharistic Minister for today:
Ushers for collection today: Larry Gniewek, Robert Melski Sr

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, June 12, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Hilda MacLeod . Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass

Sunday, June 16, 9:30am: Święto Trójcy Świętej / Trinity Sunday The Mass intention will be for Michael Ardelli offered by his family
Lectors: Janusz Wawrzyszyn, Kristen Fagan-Steele
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Robbie Melski,James Clarke, Frankie Chislett, Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson
Ushers: Toni LaRusic, Tony Gniewek
Greeters: Toni LaRusic, Janina MacCormack
Altar Society designated volunteers for June: Janet Hawthorne; Evelyn Wojcik
Property Committee designated member for the coming week: Larry Gniewek
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, June 2: $1585.25 (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $ Community Kitchen Project, $568.00 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 John and Deanie Morykot; Wanda Pierrynowski; Joan Mosher; Frank and Delores Starzomski
IMO Jean Maillette from Frank and Delores Starzomski; Anna Wesolkowska; Shirley Ardelli
IMO Maryan Dugandzic from Frank and Delores Starzomski; Tom Urbaniak and Alison Etter

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF OUR PARISH:  Today after Mass. We will meet in the main portion of the church. We don’t anticipate this will be a long meeting, and are very grateful for your presence!

NEXT SUNDAY: Special visit to our church by Mayor Roman Szełemej, mayor of our new sister city, Wałbrzych, Poland. He will be joined by two senior directors of the City of Walbrzych, Arkadiusz Grudzień and Anna Żabska. They are very much looking forward to meeting us!

LUNCH AFTER MASS NEXT SUNDAY: To coincide with the visit of the Walbrzych delegation, we will have lunch after Mass. Everyone is warmly welcomed. The following is a list of parishioners who are on the list this time to please bring a dish. Thank you so much for your help! Marjorie Ardelli, Vicky Aucoin, Carolyn Kiley, Peggy Ryba, Janina MacCormack, Jerry Pocius, Bernie Paruch, Sophie and Roddie O’Toole, Genevieve and Janusz Wawrzyszyn, Edyta Baczyk, Nicole Baker, Edmund and Magda Rudiuk, John and Deanie Morykot, Ursula Melski, Frank and Delores Starzomski, Linda Morykot

UPCOMING EVENTS:
This Thursday: 11:00am to 1:00pm  CBU Multiversity Room – second in a series of free lunchtime language workshops – Polish Hospitality for Beginners (tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca).
June 15-19: Visit of Walbrzych Sister City Delegation – they will be here for Mass and then a walk of the Pier. Also, we’re all invited to the Mayor’s office on Monday, June 17, at 12 noon for a reception
Tuesday, June 18 : 9:30am to 1:30pm Polish Partner City Workshop at CBU. Free registration (902-563-1226)
Saturday, June 22: 9:30am Polish-Language Gardening for Beginners: Language workshop and refreshments – Sala 1050 – 9:30am Hosted by St. Michael’s (with thanks to Polish Consulate for sponsorship)
Tuesday, June 25: 11:00am Reception at CBU Beaton Institute to discuss – with the help of Prof. Joanna Pylat – how we gather and preserve previously unknown records of our Polish community
Sunday, June 30 : 6:00pm Polish Village Hall downstairs – Informal reception/presentation by Prof. Joanna Pylat (Polish University Abroad) on her work – Annual General Meeting of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society – everyone welcome!

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).

UROCZYSTOŚĆ ZESLANIA DUCHA ŚWIĘTEGO / PENTECOST: Literally the fiftieth day (after Easter) – marks the descent of the Holy Spirit among the apostles and other followers of Jesus. Typical church images of the Pentecost show the Virgin Mary seated with the apostles. On this day, we pray for wisdom, piety, and discernment, among other virtues. “Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love.”  “Przyjdź, Duchu Święty, i zapal w nas płomień.

 “Today, with gratitude to God, we remember that our body contains the elements of the planet: its air is that which gives us breath, and its water revives and restores us” --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: Przybądź, Stwórco, Duchu Boży (Come, Creator, Spirit of God)
Psalm:
Offertory: Każda żyjąca dusza (Every Living Spirit)
Communion: Jezu Drogi (Dear Jesus)
Post-Communion: :Marii chwałę śpiewać będziem (I will sing the praises of Mary)
Recessional: Zdrowaś Maryja Bogarodzico (Hail Blessed Mary)