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 Szósta Niedziela Zwykła / Twentieth-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Maryan Dugandzic

Eucharistic Minister for today:
Ushers for collection today: Joe Gillis, Tony Gniewek

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, October 2, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for a special intention offered by a parishioner. Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass
Saturday, October 5, 11:30am The Mass intention will be for Aileen Goduto

Sunday, October 6, 9:30am The Mass intention will be for Debbie MacNeil offered by Anne Marie Campbell and family
Lectors: Edyta Baczyk, Tom Urbaniak
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers:
Ushers: Bernie LaRusic, Robert Melski Jr.
Greeters:
Altar Society designated volunteers for October: Anne Marie Campbell, Stephanie Black
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 22: $735.23 (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $ Community Kitchen Project, $85.00 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 Tom Chmiel from Ursula and Michael Melski
IMO Lincoln MacPhee from Robert and Cathy Schella

LUNCH AFTER MASS NEXT SUNDAY: Everyone is welcome. The following is a list of fellow parishioners who are in the rotation this time to please bring a dish: Marjorie Ardelli, Edyta Baczyk, Julie Bennett, Eileen Fagan-Steele and family, Larry Gniewek, Tony Gniewek, Janet Hawthorne, Toni LaRusic, Ursula and Michael Melski, Janina McCormack, Krista Ann Starzomski Genevieve and Janusz Wawrzyszyn, Tom Urbaniak

LOAVES AND FISHES: We would be very grateful for any non-perishable items for Loaves and Fishes next Sunday. Loaves and Fishes also appreciates basic-care items like toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.  Thanks for your help.

THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN: 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.

The recent acclaimed Polish film Zimna Wojna (Cold War): We have a DVD copy in the parish library Sala 1050. If you would like to sign it out for a week, please write your name in the sign-out binder.

THE ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY meets this evening at 7:00pm.

FINANCE COMMITTEE meets this coming Saturday at 10:00am.

“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.

ASSIGNMENTS IN VARIOUS MINISTRIES FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Please refer to the list provided by Marilyn Gillis

LECTORS:
October 6: Edyta Baczyk, Tom Urbaniak
October 13: Andrzej Cebula, Bernie Paruch
October 20: Teresa Fagan, Janusz Wawrzyszyn
October 27: Krista Ann Starzomski, Anne Marie Campbell

GREETERS: Please refer to the list provided by Marjorie Ardelli and Carolyn Kiley

USHERS:
October 6: Bernie LaRusic, Robert Melski Jr.
October 13: Robert Melski Sr., Larry Gniewek
October 20: Joe Gillis, Tony Gniewek
October 27: Larry Gniewek; Toni LaRusic

TRANSLATION OF TODAY'S SECOND READING FROM 1 TIMOTHY: But you, man of God, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Compete well for the faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called when you made the noble confession in the presence of many witnesses. I charge you before God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who gave testimony under Pontius Pilate for the noble confession, to keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ that the blessed and only ruler will make manifest at the proper time, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, and whom no human being has seen or can see. To him be honour and eternal power. Amen

MODLITWA DO ŚWIĘTEGO MICHAŁA/PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL: Until 1964, this prayer, popularized by Pope Leo XIII in 1886, was commonly recited at the end of Mass. In 1994, St. Pope John Paul II affirmed its continuing value. The imagery evoked in the prayer is not to be understood as violent, for Christians are called to be people of peace and to be role models of charity and love. In this prayer, we are asking for spiritual perseverance, for resistance against temptation and selfish desire, and for stoic determination in our sacred mission in the world.
Święty Michale Archaniele, wspomagaj nas w walce, a przeciw niegodziwości i zasadzkom złego ducha bądź naszą obroną. Oby go Bóg pogromić raczył, pokornie o to prosimy, a Ty, Wodzu niebieskich zastępów, szatana i inne duchy złe, które na zgubę dusz ludzkich po tym świecie krążą, mocą Bożą strąć do piekła. Amen.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
NOTES: The name “Michael” means “who is like God.” A 1970 revision of the Roman calendar joined the feasts of Gabriel and Raphael to that of Michael.

 “The true face of love is mercy. Practicing it, we become a disciple of Jesus and the heart of the Father shows itself” --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:
Psalm:
Offertory:
Communion:
Post-Communion:
Recessional:

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DRAFT OF RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS POLISH HERITAGE MONTH IN NOVA SCOTIA
As a result of discussions and recommendations in recent months, MLA/Minister Derek Mombourquette will be introducing a resolution in the House of Assembly to proclaim September of every year as Polish Heritage Month in Nova Scotia.
Staff in the province’s Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage are working with us on the wording. Here is an initial draft. Feedback is welcomed (902-563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca). Please note that staff are constrained in that there can be only three Whereas clauses as per the usual format:

WHEREAS Polish Nova Scotians continue to make significant cultural, economic, creative, and social contributions to our diverse province;

WHEREAS distinctive Polish Nova Scotian identities and communities have formed over several generations, enriched through mutual sharing with other communities, and strengthened by the presence of historic landmarks and contemporary cultural symbols developed by Polish Nova Scotians;

WHEREAS the month of September holds significance for Polish Nova Scotians, including the anniversaries of the founding of the St. Michael’s Polish Association and Benefit Society (1909) and St. Mary’s Polish Parish (1913), both in Cape Breton, as well as the commemoration of Polish immigration through Pier 21 in Halifax.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED all members of this House of Assembly henceforth recognize the month of September of each year to be Polish Heritage Month in the Province of Nova Scotia.