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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Pietnasta Niedziela Zwykła / Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Thelma and Frank Murphy

Eucharistic Minister for today:
Ushers for collection today: Tony Gniewek, Robert Melski Jr.

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, July 17, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Stella Keeping. Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass

Sunday, July 21, 9:30am: The Mass intention will be for Dawn Marie Wadden and Michael Ardelli offered by Shirley & family
Lectors: Anne Marie Campbell, Janusz Wawrzyszyn
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, Robbie Melski, James Clarke, Frankie Chislett
Ushers: Larry Gniewek, Toni LaRusic
Greeters: Vicky Aucoin, Stephanie Black
Altar Society designated volunteers for July: Marilyn Gillis, Joe Gillis
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, July 7: $927.25 (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $ Community Kitchen Project, $37.00 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 Wisia MacNeil
IMO George Schmid from Frank and Delores Starzomski

LUNCH AND PIER WALK: This past Wednesday, the Polish Village Hall (in partnership with CBU Tompkins Institute) hosted a Multicultural Study Walk of Whitney Pier for CBU students, including lunch and workshop at the Polish Village.

“SEARCHING FOR POLISH CAPE BRETON” – POP-UP MUSEUM THIS SEPTEMBER: Please search attics and basements! We would love to show artifacts and records in this temporary exhibit. You can take the items back or they can be preserved by the CBU Beaton Institute. More info: 902-563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca

POGORIA POLISH FOLK ENSEMBLE: Meeting/rehearsal after Mass today in Sala 1050. New participants are welcomed.

110th ANNIVERSARY SUPPER FOR ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY: Please reserve the evening of September 14.

DIOCESAN QUILT PROJECT: Our parish has been invited to submit a 7x7 inch square that will be part of the 175th anniversary quilt of the Diocese of Antigonish. The design can be stitched, embroidered or painted. We will have to move quickly on this (apologies for the late notice). Please share any ideas after Mass before the start of the Pogoria rehearsal. Many thanks.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN: (Wednesday weekly meals): In the first six months of this year, 3,564 meals were served! Thanks to your generous donations, the service is able so far to cover its costs for food, supplies, and some additional equipment. Sincere thanks to volunteers and donors. The Community Kitchen will resume on September 18.

LIVING WITH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Pier Legion -- meeting this Wednesday 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

FREE BARBEQUE THIS AFTERNOON (12:30 pm) – Warden United Church – 44 Fifth St., Glace Bay. All welcome.

STUDENT EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH ANGELUS SILESIUS UNIVERSITY IN WAŁBRZYCH (CBRM’S SISTER CITY IN POLAND) IS NOW IN PLACE: In the coming years, small groups of students from Walbrzych will be able to do a semester or a summer at CBU, gain credits, but no additional tuition payment. And CBU students can study there!

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM PAUL’S LETTER TO THE COLOSSIANS: Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things were created through him and for him.  He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he himself might be preeminent.  For in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile all things for him, making peace by the blood of his cross through him, whether those on earth or those in heaven.

 “This is not just about migrants, in the twofold sense that migrants are first of all human persons, and that they are the symbol of all those rejected by today’s globalized society” --A recent message from Pope Francis on Twitter

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: Pan kiedyś stanął nad brzegiem (Lord, When You Stood By the Seashore)
Psalm:
Offertory: Nie Opuszczaj Nas (Foresake Us Not)
Communion: Jezu Drogi (Dear Jesus)
Post-Communion: Pobogosław Jezu Drogi (Bless Your Children)
Recessional: My Chcemy Boa (We Want God)

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A NOTE FROM FR. RICH PHILIPOSKI (former pastor)

Dear Parishioners and Friends at St. Mary’s Polish Church:

Niech Będzie Pochwalony Jezus Chrystus!

This coming September, 2019, I will, God willing, observe and celebrate the 40th Anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. I was ordained on September 14th (Exaltation of the Holy Cross Feast) in 1979 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Wyandotte, Michigan by Bishop Arthur Krawczak.

As I learned that the anniversary of St. Michael's Society in Sydney will take place on that day, as well as the fact that my only nephew can come only the following weekend. Therefore, I will have a celebration on Saturday, September 21st with a special Mass of Thanksgiving at Our Lady of Las Vegas Church.

I would be most honored to have some parishioners from my previous parishes present to participate together with me in the celebration.

I have a very special place in my heart for your parish that I had the privilege of being assigned two times.  I am going to establish a travel subsidy fund (of monies that are being reimbursed from monthly charges of service contract to the parish computer that was charged on my personal credit card) and also add some additional money to that account. Depending on the number of people that would like to come, there will be a subsidy of perhaps at least $200 or more per person. If there would be 10 persons that would like to come, I could work on getting a group fare from Sydney or Halifax to Las Vegas. I would work on my end for a discounted hotel package, or home accommodations as I have some parishioners with large homes that provide free accommodation for several days. I would arrange for some sightseeing as well as getting some show tickets in Las Vegas.

I plan on coming to Sydney to witness the wedding of Jeffery MacCormack and Nicole Baker on Saturday, August 3rd.   I will arrive on Wednesday, July 31st to offer the 6:30pm Mass and Novena. We could have a Vegas Trip meeting afterwards in the hall if there are parishioners interested.

Looking forward to seeing you all in Cape Breton at the end of next month, I remain 

Sincerely in Christ,  

Father Rich Philiposki S.Chr.