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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Druga Niedziela Adwentu / Second Sunday of Advent

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Joseph Ryba offered by Peggy and family

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

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, December 11 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Fred and Nora Baker. Praying of the Rosary before the Mass. Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass.

Sunday, December 15, 9:30am Trzecia Niedziela Adwentu / Third Sunday of Advent The Mass intention will be for Irene Melnick offered by her family
Lectors: Noah Starzomski-Wilson, Andrzej Cebula
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, Robbie Melski, James Clarke
Ushers: Robert Melski Sr., Tony Gniewek
Greeters:
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, December 1: $1445.85 (including: $ general collection, $ monthly, $30.00 flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $40.00 fuel, $ Community Kitchen Project, $30.00 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 Vicky Radzikowski from Anita MacNeil
IMO Blanche Peters from Robert and Cathy Schella

LUNCH AFTER MASS NEXT SUNDAY WITH VISIT OF ŚWIĘTY MIKOŁAJ (ST. NICHOLAS) who will bring small presents for children (Polish custom for the Feast Day of St. Nicholas). Everyone is welcome. There is no charge. Św. Mikołaj will be wearing his traditional bishop’s attire. The following is a list of fellow parishioners who are on the rotation this time to please bring a dish:  Edyta Bączyk, Julie Bennett, Anne Marie Campbell, Eileen and Kristen Fagan-Steele, Teresa Fagan, Jancia and Bernie LaRusic, Ursula and Michael Melski, Mike and Juanita Morykot, Sophie and Roddie O’Toole, Michelle Pellerine and family, Robert Schella, Tom Urbaniak, Evelyn Wójcik

LOAVES AND FISHES: If you can, please bring a food bank item next week. Fellow parishioner Bernie Paruch, a regular volunteer at Loaves and Fishes, advises that they are also always in need of potatoes, carrots, turnips, root vegetables. Thank you!

CHRISTMAS EVE SHEPHERD’S MASS (“PASTERKA”) WILL TAKE PLACE AT OUR CHURCH AT 10:00PM, with our beautiful Polish carols a half hour earlier. (St. Theresa’s Christmas Eve children’s Mass at 4:15pm, evening Mass at 7:00pm, and Christmas Day Mass at 10:00am)                     

CHRISTMAS DECORATING OF OUR CHURCH: After Mass on Sunday, December 22. We would be most grateful to anyone who can stay a short time to assist.

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY will be delivering baskets on Christmas, with Oplatek and Christmas treats. If you know anyone in our community (including our broader community) who might appreciate a basket and a visit please call 902-563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca.

OPŁATEK ($5) – the traditional Polish Christmas wafer (for sharing around the table at Wigilia Christmas Eve and other Christmas meals) and POLISH CHRISTMAS CARDS ($2) are available at the back of the church.

JASEŁKA: We would be delighted to have you be a part of JASEŁKA a simple, traditional Polish Christmas pageant that we will do at our Oplatek potluck on the afternoon of Sunday,  January 12. We’ll give roles to everyone who is interested. No previous experience required. We’ll do two practices the week before (in other words, only a limited time commitment). It will be a fun experience. More info to follow.

AN INVITATION TO OUR PARISH FROM ST. THERESA’S TO BE PART OF A SPECIAL MISSION/RETREAT THIS WEEK: On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday December 9-11, (6:30pm) 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.

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

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY: Niepokalanym Poczęciu Najświętszej Maryi Panny, December 8 is the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, an important feast day in the Catholic calendar. It has been a global feast day since 1708. In Poland and other countries with deep Catholic traditions, it is often marked as a “family day”.

FEAST DAY OF ST. NICHOLAS: Friday was the Feast Day of St. Nicholas (Sw. Mikolaj). In keeping with the Polish custom, he will make a visit connected to his feast day. It will be next Sunday after Mass!

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM PAUL’S LETTER TO THE ROMANS: Brothers and sisters: Whatever was written previously was written for our instruction, that by endurance and by the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God. For I say that Christ became a minister of the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, to confirm the promises to the patriarchs, but so that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written:Therefore, I will praise you among the Gentiles and sing praises to your name

" Today the Church praises smallness. God's works begin by sprouting from a seed, from little things. Jesus speaks about this smallness of the Kingdom: the small heart, humble, that is open to the revelation of the Lord” --A message on Twitter from Pope Francis

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: Po upadku człowieka (After the Fall of Humankind)
Psalm:
Offertory: Spuśćcie nam na ziemskie niwy (Bless, O Lord)
Communion: Pan Jezus już się zbliża (The Lord Jesus Approaches)
Post-Communion: Zdrowaś bądź, Maryja (Holy Mother We Greet Thee)
Recessional: Oto Pan Bóg przyjdzie (Thus the Lord is Coming)