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 Druga Niedziela Zwykła / Thirty Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Julia Nowak offered by her family

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

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, November 13, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for a special intention. Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass

Sunday, November 17, 9:30am The Mass intention will be for Ray Kiley offered by Patsy Kiley
Lectors: Tania Chislett, Janusz Wawrzyszyn
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, Robbie Melski, James Clarke, Frankie Chislett
Ushers: Larry Gniewek, Robert Melski Jr.
Greeters:
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, November 3: $1603.10 (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $Evangelization of Nations, $fuel, $ Community Kitchen Project, $75.00 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 IN MEMORY OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Ron DiPenta from Sharon Sobol
IMO Victoria Radzikowski and Ron DiPenta from Frank and Delores Starzomski

WREATH-LAYING: Wreath-laying at the Pier Legion happens tomorrow at 1:00pm. Wreaths will be placed on behalf of St. Mary’s Polish Parish and also on behalf of St. Michael's Polish Benefit Society

REMEMBRANCE DAY is also Polish Independence Day and a major holiday in Poland. It marks 101 years since Poland regained independence

LOAVES AND FISHES: Thanks for the contributions last Sunday!

PIEROGI FUND-RAISER: Potato peeling will start on Thursday, November 14, starting at 9:00am here in our Sala 1050. We are seeking volunteers and would be most grateful for the help!

CHURCHES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE / SUPPORTING PEOPLE WHO ARE MARGINALIZED: Our church is hosting a potluck discussion with KAIROS, The National Ecumenical Justice Network on Monday, November 18, 6:30pm-8:30pm. You are warmly invited (please bring a dish if you can – optional). Sharon Neufeldt, national network manager with KAIROS, will be with us. Our church has been asked to host this informal gathering (Sala 1050) for Sydney-area churches (all denominations). KAIROS is a respected national network of Christian churches of many denominations that work together to assist refugees, people in prisons, people suffering from poverty and to think about how to build communities that respect everyone’s dignity and humanity according to the Gospel message.

OUR CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Thanks to everyone who helped out yesterday or made baked goods!

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.

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. In October, a total of 712 meals were served!

“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 letters or 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

THE POLISH CAPE BRETONERS COLOURING BOOK:  copies ($10) are at the back of the church. Many thanks!

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM ST. PAUL’S LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS: Brothers and sisters: May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting encouragement and good hope through his grace, encourage your hearts and strengthen them in every good deed and word. Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may speed forward and be glorified, as it did among you, and that we may be delivered from perverse and wicked people, for not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. We are confident of you in the Lord that what we instruct you, you are doing and will continue to do. May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ.

 “Christian hope, nourished by the light of Christ, makes the resurrection and life shine even in the world’s darkest nights” --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: Ojcze z Niebios (Lord, Our God)
Psalm:
Offertory: Nie Opuszczaj Nas (Forsake Us Not)
Communion: Królowo ziem polskich (Queen of the Polish Lands)
Post-Communion: Wieczny odpoczynek racz Im dać Panie (Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord)
Recessional: Boże, coś Polskę (God Save Poland)