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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Jezusa Chrystusa Króla Wszechświata (uroczystość) / Christ the King Sunday

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Blanche Peters from Jean Annette and Richard White

Eucharistic Minister for today:
Ushers for collection today: Toni LaRusic, Tony Melski

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, November 27, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Anna and Michael Kieć from Jean Annette and Richard White. Praying of the Rosary will precede the Mass. Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass.

Sunday, December 1, 9:30am Pierwsza Niedziela Adwentu/ First Sunday of Advent The Mass intention will be for Patsy Candelora from Pier Community Kitchen Project
Lectors: Edyta Baczyk, Edmund Rudiuk
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, Robbie Melski, James Clarke
Ushers: Bernie LaRusic, Joe Gillis
Greeters: Marjorie Ardelli, Anna Wesolkowska
Altar Society designated volunteers for December: Ursula Melski, Eileen Fagan-Steele
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 17: $2125.00 (including: $ general collection, $ monthly, $410.00 flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $Evangelization of Nations, $25.00 fuel, $300.00 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

Uroczystość Jezusa Chrystusa, Króla Wszechświata / Feast of Christ the King: In the encyclical explaining why this Feast was established, Pope Pius XI wrote:  “Christ reigns, too, in the wills of men and women, for in him the human will was perfectly and entirely obedient to the Holy Will of God, and further by his grace and inspiration he so subjects our free-will as to incite us to the most noble endeavours. “He is King of hearts, too, by reason of his charity which exceeds all knowledge. And his mercy and kindness which draw all to him…”

THE FEAST OF ST. ANDREW: (Andrzejki) is an enjoyable time in the Polish tradition. It typically begins on the evening of November 29 and continues to the evening of November 30. One humorous folk custom is that single people find the wall furthest from the door, take off their shoes, and line them up toward the door. The owner of the shoes closest to the door is thought to be the next person who will get married!

ST. CECILIA: Friday was the feast day of St. Cecilia, patron saint of music. Heartfelt thanks to our choir for their beautiful service to our parish. God bless! Bóg zapłać!

RECENT SPONSORSHIP to the Community Kitchen Project from Dave Gillis and Brenda Timmons. Many thanks! Dziekujemy!

PLEASE NOTE: Our next parish lunch will be on Sunday, December 15, coinciding with the visit of Swiety Mikolaj (St. Nicholas) with small gifts for children.  Everyone is warmly welcomed! (No charge.) Swiety Mikolaj’s visit is pushed back a week because we have the Abbey tea on the afternoon of Sunday, December 8 (for which just a few tickets are remaining.)

The St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society Board meets this evening at 7:00pm.

A NOTE ON THIS PAST MONDAY’S POTLUCK:  hosted here, on Churches and Social Justice with guest Shannon Neufeldt, national network coordinator for KAIROS (ecumenical justice organization). We had 30 guests from various churches and congregations.  We started with prayer, reflection, and song. It was very positive. There are some common issues where it was agreed that churches in our region from different denominations should have a common voice. One was housing and inadequate services for recent international students. Another was the environment/flood mitigation (some of the churches are directly experiencing the problems), as well as continuing to work together to alleviate poverty in our community. The gathering agreed to come together 2-4 times per year to make common representations or encourage common projects as appropriate. The next gathering will be in January.

PIEROGI: Great results and wonderful volunteer effort: 265 dozen were produced and have sold out! Thanks so much

ASSIGNMENTS IN VARIOUS MINISTRIES FOR ADVENT 2019:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Please see the list provided by Marilyn Gillis

LECTORS:
December 1: Edyta Baczyk, Edmund Rudiuk
December 8: Teresa Fagan, Janusz Wawrzyszyn
December 15: Noah Starzomski-Wilson, Andrzej Cebula
December 22: Anne Marie Campbell, Tom Urbaniak

USHERS:
December 1: Bernie LaRusic, Joe Gillis
December 8: Larry Gniewek, Robert Melski Jr.
December 15: Robert Melski Sr., Tony Gniewek
December 22:Toni LaRusic, Joe Gillis

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

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. (Staff from the CBU Beaton Institute will be on hand.) Also of interest will be any artwork or craft pieces that you would like to have conversations about, or anything related to our Polish heritage. Dr. Joanna Pylat (Polish University Abroad) will be visiting again to help out!

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

" When Christians and Buddhists have the opportunity to appreciate and esteem one another, in spite of our differences, we offer the world a word of hope that can encourage and support those who are wounded by division” --A message on Twitter from Pope Francis during his visit this week to Thailand

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: O Chryste Królu (O Christ the King)
Psalm:
Offertory: Cóż Ci Jezu damy (What We Give to You, Jesus)
Communion: Jezu Drogi (Dear Jesus)
Post-Communion: Do Św. Cecylii (Hymn in tribute to St. Cecilia)
Recessional: Ciebie Boże chwalimy (Holy God We Praise Thy Name)