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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Siódma Niedziela Zwykła / Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

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

Ushers for collection today: Joe Gillis, Larry Gniewek

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, February 26, 6:30pm Ash Wednesday
Lectors: Anne Marie Campbell, Tom Urbaniak
Eucharistic Minister: Sophie O’Toole
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, James Clarke, Robbie Melski

Sunday, March 1, 9:30am The Mass intention is for Dave Marchand offered by Anne Marie Campbell
Lectors: Ursula Melski, Tom Urbaniak
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: James Clarke, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Toni LaRusic, Robert Melski Jr.
Greeters: Anna Wesolkowska, Marjorie Ardelli
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 16: $1243.60 (including: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $205.00 fuel, $ Community Kitchen Project, $50.00 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

SRODA POPIELCOWA / ASH WEDNESDAY:  Our penitential season of Lent begins this Wednesday with the mark of the blessed ashes. The ashes are a symbol of remorsefulness, forgiveness, and our earthly mortality. Please note that this is a day of fasting and abstinence from meat. Ash Wednesday Mass will be at 6:30pm

PREPARING FOR LENT: “Over the 40 days, may the Holy Spirit give us the strength to act justly, the courage to love tenderly and the faith to walk humbly with our God, that we might rejoice in the triumph of God’s justice in Jesus at Easter.”

TŁUSTY CZWARTEK IN THE POLISH TRADITION: In the Polish tradition instead of Shrove Tuesday the Thursday before Lent is Tłusty Czwartek (literally “Fat Thursday”) and features pączki (the jelly-filled doughnuts). In Krakow and the Malopolska region it is often called “Cymbrowy Czwartek,” in honour of a festival held in defiance of a corrupt 17th century mayor

RECENT IN MEMORY OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Joe Starzomski from Rosalie Starzomski

LUNCH AFTER MASS NEXT SUNDAY: Everyone is welcome. The following is a list of fellow parishioners on the list this time to please bring a dish. Thanks for your help! Edyta Baczyk, Angela and Howie Doiron, Jancia and Bernie LaRusic, Christa and Adam MacCormack, Jancia MacCormack, Ursula Melski, Joan Mosher, Sophie and Roddie O’Toole, Michelle Pellerine and family, Catherine and Herb Tucker, Tom Urbaniak, Evelyn Wojcik

LOAVES AND FISHES: If you can, please bring an item for Loaves and Fishes next Sunday. Fellow parishioner Bernie Paruch, a regular volunteer at Loaves and Fishes, notes a particular need for any root vegetables. Thank you!

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!

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.

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. Everyone is welcome.

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.

LECTORS AND USHERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2020:
LECTORS:
March 1: Ursula Melski, Tom Urbaniak
March 8: Edyta Baczyk, Bernie Paruch
March 15: Noah Starzomski-Wilson, Janusz Wawrzyszyn
March 22: Anne Marie Campbell, Andrzej Cebula
March 29: Stephanie Black, Edyta Baczyk

USHERS:
March 1: Toni LaRusic, Robert Melski Jr.
March 8: Bernie LaRusic, Tony Gniewek
March 15: Robert Melski Sr., Larry Gniewek
March 22: Bernie LaRusic, Joe Gillis
March 29: Toni LaRusic, Robert Melski Jr.

Thank you kindly to all who serve in these and other ministries in our parish. Bóg zapłać!

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

"We alone cannot satisfy ourselves. We need to unmask our self-sufficiency, overcome our closures, go back to being small within, be simple and enthusiastic, filled with fervour for God and love for others.” --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: 9:30am Mass
Entrance: Kochajmy Pana (Love the Lord) 
Psalm:
Offertory:Pan kiedyś stanął nad brzegiem (Lord, When You Stood By the Seashore)
Communion: Wszystko Tobie oddać pragnę ( I Seek to Give All to You)
Post-Communion: Czarna Madonna (A Hymn to Our Lady of Częstochowa)
Recessional: O Maryjo, moja radość (O Mary, My Joy)