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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Trzydziesta Niedziela Zwykła / Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Dan Glasgow offered by Anne Marie Campbell & family

Eucharistic Minister for today:
Ushers for collection today: Larry Gniewek, Toni LaRusic

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, October 30, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Ron (Rocco) DiPenta offered by Wayne Joseph. Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass
Saturday, November 2, 11:30am All Souls Day

Sunday, November 3, 9:30am The Mass intention will be for
Lectors: Edyta Baczyk, Andrzej Cebula
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, Robbie Melski, James Clarke, Frankie Chislett
Ushers: Bernie LaRusic, Joe Gillis
Greeters: Mary (Micka) DiPenta, Teresa Fagan
Altar Society designated volunteers for November: Delores Starzomski, Tom Urbaniak
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, October 20: $(broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $fuel, $ Community Kitchen Project, $ 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

LUNCH AFTER MASS NEXT SUNDAY: Everyone is welcome. The following fellow parishioners are on the rotation this time to please bring a dish: Shirley Ardelli, Evelyn Wojcik, Deanie and John Morykot, Delores and Frank Starzomski, Judi and Peter McCarron, Carolyn Kiley, Robert Melski Sr., Peggy Ryba, Lynette Ryba, Catherine and Herb Tucker.
Please note: If your name does not periodically appear on the lunch rotation, and if you would like to bring a dish from time to time, please let Tom Urbaniak know (902-563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca). Thank you!

LOAVES AND FISHES: If you can, please bring a non-perishable item next Sunday.

PIEROGI FUND-RAISER: We are taking advance orders. $12 per dozen. Please call Stephanie at 578-3697 or Anne Marie and 549-1953. Pierogi-making will happen Thursday, November 14, starting at 9:00am. We are calling for volunteers and would be most grateful for the help!

POLISH ART CONTEST: Consul General Dariusz Wiśniewski is doing a contest for youth in our region ages 7 to 18. The task is to design a Christmas card (any art form/genre) that depicts in any way one or more Polish Christmas traditions. Prize is a basket/package of Polish items. Deadline is November 10. Submissions can be made by mail or as an e-mail scan. Coordinates are: Cosulate General of Poland, 3501 avenue du Musee, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 2C28; montreal.info@msz.gov.pl.

PRE-CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Unique items, dozens of vendors. Saturday, November 9th 12:00 noon to 4:00pm Polish Village Hall, Admission $2. Presented by St. Mary's Polish Parish and St. Michael's Polish Benefit Society

BAKED GOODS FOR OUR ANNUAL PRE-CHRISTMAS BAZAAR which is coming up on Saturday, November 9, 12:00 to 4:00pm. (admission $2 per person) at the Polish Village Hall. We would be really grateful for donations of any baked goods for a beautiful baked goods table – with all proceeds to the parish. Please bring baked goods to the hall by 9:30am on the day of the bazaar. Many thanks!

ZNICZE / POLISH CEMETERY CANDLES:  At the back of the church, there is a limited supply of the traditional Polish cemetery candles. They are $5 each with proceeds to support the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society. It is a longstanding Polish custom to pray at gravesides at All Souls Day. Indeed, much of Poland comes to a stop as families travel to place candles at gravesides.This practices is called Zaduszki – named after Dzień Zaduszny (All Souls Day).

AN INVITATION TO OUR PARISH FROM ST. THERESA’S TO BE PART OF A SPECIAL MISSION/RETREAT IN DECEMBER: On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday December 9-11, Fr. Mark Cherry will lead a Mission at St. Theresa’s for anyone reflecting on meaning and fulfillment in life. It will include inspiring praise and worship, dynamic and thoughtful preaching, adoration of the blessed sacrament, an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

UKRAINIAN WOMEN’S CLUB FALL TEA AND SALE: Sunday, November 17, 2:00 to 4:00pm. Tickets ($10) are now for sale from Steffie (564-4187) or Rose (574-5412)

THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Meals every Wednesday in our church from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Wholesome meals and a very friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Meals are free or donate what you can. Everyone is welcome. Many thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors.

“SEARCHING FOR POLISH CAPE BRETON” – Pop-up museum: Tuesday, December 3 at the Polish Village Hall. Wendy Bergfeldt will broadcast her afternoon CBC show from on-site. We would be so grateful if you could bring in your photo albums and any immigration records from ancestors. We would like to photograph/scan these and help you to interpret them. Dr. Joanna Pylat (Polish University Abroad) will be with us again

POLISH GREETING CARDS AND SOUP MIXES:  at the back of the church (all items donated). Suggested contribution: $2 per item.

ASSIGNMENTS IN VARIOUS MINISTRIES FOR NOVEMBER 2019:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Please refer to the list provided by Marilyn Gillis

LECTORS:
November 3: Edyta Baczyk, Andrzej Cebula
November 10: Stephanie Black, Tom Urbaniak
November 17: Tania Chislett, Janusz Wawrzyszyn
November 24:  Jerry Pocius, Noah Starzomski-Wilson

USHERS:
November 3: Bernie LaRusic, Joe Gillis
November 10: Robert Melski Sr., Tony Gniewek
November 17: Larry Gniewek, Robert Melski Jr
November 24: Toni LaRusic, Tony Melski

ALTAR SOCIETY DESIGNATED VOLUNTEERS FOR NOVEMBER: Delores Starzomski, Tom Urbaniak

GREETERS:
November 3: Mary (Micka) DiPenta, Teresa Fagan
November 10: Toni LaRusic, Janina MacCormack
November 17: Joan Mosher, Peggy Ryba
November 24: Catherine Tucker, Herb Tucker

Święty Jacku z pierogami (St. Hyacinth) with pierogi is an old Polish saying to lift someone’s spirits in a bleak situation. St. Hyacinth was a 13-th century Polish saint who was reputed, among other things, to feed starving communities with pierogi  during times of invasion!

 “Let us thank the Lord for all the good done, in the world and in our hearts, through the words, actions and holiness of St. John Paul II. Let us remember always his call to: `Open the doors to Christ” --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.

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: Weź w swą opiekę nasz Kościół święty (Take Under Your Care Our Holy Church)
Psalm:
Offertory: Pobłogosław Jezu Drogi (Bless Us, Dear Jesus)
Communion: Już przyszedł Jezus ukochany (Jesus, Beloved, Has Arrived)
Post-Communion: Cóż Ci Jezu damy (What We Give to You, Jesus)
Recessional: Najświętsze Serce Boże (Most Holy Heart of God)