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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Dwudziesta Piąta Niedziela Zwykła / Twentieth-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Father Tom Lathigee

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

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, September 25, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Jean Maillette. Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass

Sunday, September 29, 9:30am The Mass intention will be for Maryan Dugandzic
Lectors: Ursula Melski, Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Robbie Melski, James Clarke, Frankie Chislett
Ushers: Joe Gillis, Tony Gniewek
Greeters:
Altar Society designated volunteers for September: Peggy Ryba, Lynette Ryba
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, September 15: $1780.00 Please note the collection numbers also include September 8 collection (when attendance was reduced because of the storm) (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $ Community Kitchen Project, $90.00 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

IN MEMORY OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Thomas Chmiel from Michael Melski
IMO Madeline Thompson
IMO Victoria Radzikowski from Anna Wesolowska
Also with prayers for Donovan, grandson of Catherine and Herb Tucker from Anna Wesolkowska

THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN: has resumed. Meals every Wednesday in our church from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Free of charge or donate what you can. Everyone is welcome. The atmosphere is very friendly and upbeat. Thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors.

WAŁBRZYCH PARTNER CITY STEERING COMMITTEE: (coordinating efforts with our Polish sister city) will meet tomorrow, Monday, September 23, at 8:30am in our church (Sala 1050)

“SEARCHING FOR POLISH CAPE BRETON” – Pop-up museum: Please mark Tuesday, December 3, on your calendar. This will be a chance to bring in items and images. We will have people on hand to help “interpret” or identify items as well as to take photos or scans for posterity. The Polish community in Cape Breton has such a rich history. Many artifacts and memories are in danger of being lost or forgotten. The pop-up museum is one of the events this year marking the 110th anniversary of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society.

THE POLISH CAPE BRETONERS COLOURING BOOK: Copies ($10) are for sale at the back of the church. If you purchase a copy, please write your name on the sheet to help us keep track of inventory. Many thanks.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS WHO ARE ON THE ROAD TODAY: Stephanie Black, Edyta Baczyk, James Clarke, Sophie and Roddie O’Toole are in Las Vegas for Fr. Rich Philiposki’s 40th anniversary of ordination celebration. Meanwhile, Peggy Ryba, Ursula Melski, Ursula Melski Jr., Frank Starzomski, and Tom Urbaniak are in Halifax for the meeting of the Atlantic Canada District of the Canadian Polish Congress. They’ll be attending Mass at Saint Faustyna Polish Mission this afternoon.

THANK YOU kindly for your contributions to Loaves and Fishes last week.

National President Janusz Tomczak of the Canadian Polish Congress and Consul General Dariusz Wisniewski asked to pass along their thanks for the wonderful hospitality

THANK YOU to our parish’s representatives last Sunday at the 175th anniversary of the diocese. Delores Starzomski, Sophie Chislett, Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, Frankie Chislett, and Frank Starzomski presented traditional Polish bread and salt prepared by Peggy Ryba.

HERITAGE CONFERENCE THANK YOU: On behalf of the Heritage Conference attendees who were at the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society event on Saturday night (Sept. 14) at the Polish Village Hall, I’d like to thank everyone who made the event such a great success. I had many comments the next day on how wonderful the meal was, how welcoming everyone was. The music and dancing were greatly enjoyed, the wonderful costumes. What many people said to me was that they felt a real sense of community in our Society and Parish. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. Thanks. Jerry Pocius

AN EXCERPT FROM ST. JOHN PAUL II’s ADDRESS TO THE GATHERING OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CANADIAN POLISH COMMUNITY 35 YEARS AGO. This big gathering was in Toronto. However, the day before the Pope had met with members of our parish in Halifax. I would like to meet with each and every one of you, to reach you and wish you well. In you and through you I send greetings to all our beloved compatriots of Polish ancesty who live in this land of Canada from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific, and who for various reasons were not able to be with us this evening. This word of greeting I extend to all the Polish parish organizations, Catholic organizations, and youth groups, to scientific and charitable organizations and to all the Polish families in Canada. In a very special way I extend my warmest greetings to the priests gathered with Bishop Szczepan Wesoly, to religious communities, to those engaged in physical or intellectual work, the elderly and those who are afflicted with the cross of suffering; to the youth and children - to everyone! To each and every one of you I give a heartfelt greeting and embrace you in peace as Pope and brother.  My thoughts go also to those Polish Canadians, pioneers who at one time walked the same road as today's Polonia and who now rest in peace.

 “Every human project can first be approved and then end up shipwrecked. But everything that comes from above and bears the “signature” of God is destined to last” --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: Kiedy Ranne (Morning hymn)
Psalm:
Offertory: Serce Twe Jezu miłością goreje (Your Heart, Jesus, is full of love)
Communion: O Mój Jezu w Hostii Skryty (O My Jesus Contained in the Host)
Post-Communion: Cóż Ci, Jezu, damy (What We Give to You, Jesus)
Recessional: My Chcemy Boga (We Want God)