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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Szósta Niedziela Zwykła / Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30am Mass) is for deceased members of the Ardelli family

Ushers for collection today: Robert Melski Sr., Toni LaRusic

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, February 19, 6:30pm The Mass intention is for Michael and Frances Paruch offered by Frances Mei. Praying of the Rosary will precede the Mass. Novena to Our Lady of  Częstochowa will follow the Mass

Sunday, February 23, 9:30am The Mass intention is for Walter Ryba offered by Peggy Ryba and family
Lectors: Stephanie Black, Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: James Clarke, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Joe Gillis, Larry Gniewek
Greeters:
Altar Society designated volunteers for February: Janet Hawthorne, Evelyn Wojcik
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, February 9: $1705.85 (including: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $395.00 fuel, $ Community Kitchen Project, $60.00 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 Madeline Thompson from Joe and Patricia Ryba
IMO Sister Frances Beaton from Marilyn and Joe Gillis

GENERATING IDEAS AND PROJECTS FOR POLISH HERITAGE MONTH: Everyone is invited to think of projects large and small to mark Nova Scotia’s first ever Polish Heritage Month coming up this September – readings, small get-togethers, house concerts, student projects, artwork, etc., etc. We will be compiling a database of projects!

LOAVES AND FISHES: Thank you for the contributions last week to Loaves and Fishes – including the root vegetables!

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE : Free-will offerings for the blessed candles totalled $105. This is going to the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace for humanitarian and disaster-relief work. (It’s a Polish custom on Candlemas to pray for safety from natural disasters.)

DESIGNING A PROPOSED SPECIALIZED “POLISH HERITAGE” LICENSE PLATE: The Atlantic Canada District of the Canadian Polish Congress (which is headquartered at the Polish Village Hall) is submitting a recommendation package to the province, which would (if approved) allow motorists to have an option for a Nova Scotia “Polish Heritage” license plate (similar to other specialized/themed license plates offered by the province). A portion of the fee would go into a cultural support fund. But we have to submit a proposal with some templates. We are going to be working with our very own Jeff Wilson to do sketches for your feedback (before the proposal goes in). But we’d like some initial ideas: Please feel free to speak with any of the Cape Breton reps on the board of the Atlantic Canada District of the Canadian Polish Congress: Peggy Ryba, Ursula Melski, Frank Starzomski, or Tom Urbaniak.

WORDS OF THANKS FROM POLISH CONSUL MICHAŁ FALEŃCZYK: Michal has a new assignment in Warsaw, and his last day at the Consulate was Friday. He called and asked to pass along his thanks and congratulations to our parish community – for all that everyone does, despite being relatively small in numbers, in overcoming challenges and adversity, working together so positively, and keeping the Polish language, culture, and traditions alive, as well as great cooperation with other cultural and faith communities. He enjoyed his visits here very much. He said that our perseverance as a Cape Breton Polish community is a real inspiration.

WINTER GOOD FOOD BUS will regularly be at the Polish Village Hall (indoors). Fresh produce at very affordable prices. There will be tables set up inside the Polish Village. Everyone is welcome. Next Food Bus visit is Saturday, February 29, 1:00pm to 2:30pm.

THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Every Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:00pm at our church. Free (or donate what you can) wholesome meals in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. Thank you to all volunteers and donors.

BREAKFAST RECEPTION: On Friday, March 13, 8:30am to 10:00am, The Polish Village Hall will be hosting a breakfast reception with the Honourable Mayann Francis (former Lieutenant Governor) and conversation about “Building Caring Communities for Children.” There is no charge. Everyone is welcome.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14th, 1:00pm to 3:00pm: There will be free-of charge tables at the Polish Village Hall for anyone who wishes to offer for sale locally produced items at a small community market alongside the Good Food Bus that day. Please call 902-563-1226

CLASSICAL CONCERT: On Friday, September 18th in the evening, Mezzo soprano Katarzyna Sądej will be in Sydney to give a classical concert at our church to honour Polish Heritage Month! More details to follow

NEW BOOK IN LIBRARY: For Polish-language readers, there is a very interesting and readable short new book in our parish library: Kardynał Stefan Wyszyński Prymas Polski. It’s about the fascinating life of Polish 20th century cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, who is about to be beatified. He stood up against Communism and all forms of oppression.

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM PAUL’S FIRST LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS: Brothers and sisters: We speak a wisdom to those who are mature, not a wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age who are passing away. Rather, we speak God’s wisdom, mysterious, hidden, which God predetermined before the ages for our glory, and which none of the rulers of this age knew; for, if they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But as it is written: What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him, this God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God.

"The Lord, who is the first to care for us, teaches us to care for our brothers and sisters and the environment which he daily gives us. This is the first ecology that we need” --A message on Twitter from Pope Francis

“We need to feel outrage as Moses did, as Jesus did, as God does in the face of injustice.”  -Pope Francis, writing in his post-synodal exhortation “Beloved Amazon,” which was released this week.

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: 9:30am Mass
Entrance: Witaj, Maryjo, śliczna Pani (Welcome, Mary, Resplendent Lady) 
Psalm:
Offertory: Idźmy, tulmy się jak dziatki (Let Us Go and Take Refuge)
Communion: Daj Mi Jezusa (Grant Me Jesus)
Post-Communion: Jezu Bądż ze Mną (Jesus, Be with Me)
Recessional: Serdeczna Matko (Beloved Mother)