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: PLEASE NOTE We are re-opening this Sunday (with public health restrictions), including maximum 40 in Sala and 10 in main church, God bless. Z Bogiem!

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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XII Niedziela Zwykła / 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Hi/Jb 38,1.8-11
Psalm: 107
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: 2 Kor 5,14-17
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mk 4,35-41

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Chwalmy na wieki miłosierdzie Pana / Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

RE-OPENING THIS SUNDAY (WITH PUBLIC HEALTH RESTRICTIONS): This is an excerpt from an e-mail, along with a letter from Fr. Dennis, sent on Wednesday to all parishioners for whom we have e-mail addresses, shortly after Dr. Strang’s announcement that a partial re-opening is possible. Applied specifically to our church building, the numbers will actually be very similar to what we had before the latest lockdown (as we were carefully observing physical distancing):
-We will be able to have up to 40 in the main church (25 percent of our posted capacity) and 10 in the Sala (to ensure no more than a total of 50 in the building).
**If you were a regular attendee over the winter and early spring, and if you cannot make it this Sunday, please call Stephanie Black at 902-578-3697. Otherwise, we'll look forward to seeing you on Sunday (and hope for the best!).
**If you were not attending regularly in the winter and early spring, but would like to resume, please call Stephanie at the number above.
-If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send a return e-mail.
-We'll be following the same protocols as before for Communion, hand sanitizing, mandatory masks, distancing etc.
Thanks for all the kindness and goodwill and mutual support during this difficult time. Praying for a successful re-opening!

SZCZĘŚLIWEGO DNIA OJCA! HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Praying for health, resilience and support for all fathers and grandfathers. We appreciate you! And we remember and pray for all deceased fathers.

FOOD CUPBOARD: If you are attending Mass this Sunday, we would be so grateful if you could bring a non-perishable or personal care item for the Food Cupboard. In particular, personal care items appear to be especially needed at this time – things like toothpaste, shampoo, sunscreen, soap, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, facial tissues, etc. Also, nutritious non-perishable breakfast items like cereal and peanut butter. Thanks for all your help! God bless!

DESTINATION CAPE BRETON will be working with us to develop a poster for Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month called “Experience Polish Cape Breton!” It will be a busy, eclectic poster with sites, suggestions for self-guided walking tours, recipes, etc. Please send along your ideas and we’ll try to fit them in!

GEARING UP FOR SEPTEMBER – NOVA SCOTIA POLISH HERITAGE MONTH: We’re reaching out to groups, schools, families, businesses – anyone who can do a little something to acknowledge Polish heritage. We’ll be publishing a consolidated list / calendar in August.

POLISH BREAD: CBC Radio Maritimes is looking to interview someone from our community for a multicultural series they are doing about bread – maybe even while you’re making something like babka! This is a fun opportunity to help us highlight the Polish presence in Cape Breton. If you’d be interested to learn more, please e-mail tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca or call 902-563- 1226.

VISITING POLISH PROFESSOR: Would anyone be interested in hosting for two weeks in November? CBU Professor Peter MacIntyre is collaborating with a Polish colleague at the University of Silesia. He is reaching out to us to ask if anyone in our Polish community might be interested in “a B & B type arrangement.”

PARISH POLISH COOK BOOKS – SECOND PRINTING! Now available: These are the 100th anniversary cookbooks from 2013, featuring recipes and stories from many parishioners. The cookbook project was coordinated by Shari McKay. Copies are $10 each and we’d be happy to send copies anywhere. Please be in touch: 902-563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca

THE POLISH CAPE BRETONERS COLOURING BOOK: Additional copies are available. And once again, we’d be happy to send them anywhere for you. They’re $10 each.

MURAL PROJECT: Dear Friends: Please suggest Polish Cape Breton homes – standing or no longer standing – to feature in a mural project for NS Polish Heritage Month (a project of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society) – working with artist Emily Sheppard. (contact: 902-563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca). The mural will have a home at the Polish Village Hall!

NEW WEBSITE FOR POLISH VILLAGE HALL: polishvillage.ca. There’s even a small, secure shop on-line! Some photos and information about the Society are included as well. Please check it out and make suggestions or share photos. We’ll keep improving it!

WEEKDAY RADIO SPOTS ABOUT POLISH CULTURE AND LANGUAGE IN CAPE BRETON: The Coast Radio: Every weekday at 3:50pm and 7:50pm (FM 89.7). And archived at coastalradio.ca. It’s called the “One Minute Polish Broadcast”. Learn a new Polish word, phrase, or cultural tradition. Presented by the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society. Would you consider sponsoring a whole week of our radio segments for $100? The Coast has kindly agreed to allow the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society to do this as a fund-raiser (they are not charging for air time). Sponsors will be acknowledged on air (IMOs are welcome, birthday tributes, etc). Dziekujemy! And, we’re recruiting volunteers to go on air (pre-recorded). We’ll help you get ready. No previous experience required, and you do not have to be a Polish speaker. This is a great way for us to bring forward members of our community, and to promote and share Polish language and culture in our region. Our radio theme for this coming week will be the element polonium (on the periodic table) and the famous Polish scientist Marie Curie Sklodowska! Thank you to Dr. Paula Michalik for lending her voice this week. And thank you to this week’s sponsors, Sharon and Earl MacEachern, in memory of Melbourne McKay.

Polish postage stamp of Marie Curie Sklodowska

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Sunday evening June 27 at 7:00pm by Zoom. We’ll discuss some exciting long-term “creative-hub” plans for the Polish Village Hall, including a consultant’s report that is currently being drafted (with thanks to ACOA for consultant funding).

MEMBERSHIP IN THE ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY – RENEWALS AND NEW MEMBERS -- A WARM WELCOME: Membership is open to any person of any background with an interest in Polish heritage and culture and who supports the mission and objectives of the Society. It’s the oldest Polish organization of its kind in Canada (founded in 1909!). The membership fee is $30 a year. Monthly meetings are only obligatory for members who have been elected to the board, but all members receive periodic updates, can vote at the Annual General Meeting, and are welcome to participate on projects and working groups as their time permits. You do not have to live in the area to be a member – it’s a way of maintaining a connection and continuing support. For current, members this is also the time of year to renew. Many thanks! You can find an on-line membership form at https://polishvillage.ca/membership-in-the-society/

FOOD GARDEN ON THE PARISH GROUNDS: Once again, we’re working with Pathways, an excellent charity in our community that works with people who are living with mental illness. We’ve always had a great rapport with their team, who are friendly and helpful. The vegetables will be for community meals and also to help Loaves and Fishes. Planting has begun, including green and yellow beans, lettuce, cabbage, red onion, leeks, radish, zucchini.

A RADIO INITIATIVE THAT BRINGS TOGETHER POLISH CANADIANS: Thomas Lukaszuk, who lived in Cape Breton as a teenager, went on to become deputy premier of Alberta, and is now back in the private sector, regularly stays in touch with us. He recently introduced us to Joanna Ciapka-Sangster, who co-produces a very dynamic radio program out of Edmonton that works to bring together Polish Canadians – news, culture, commentary – a very fresh approach. You can listen to it Sunday evenings at 9:00pm our time (6:00pm Edmonton time) at www.cjsr.com ,

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – TWIN CITY POCKET PARK: artist / landscaper (honouring our twin city, Walbrzych). This opportunity is through CBU and is open to CBU students. A full description can be found here: https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/career-services/student-job-opportunities/summer-employment-work-study-artist-landscaper-twin-city-pocket-project/

WHITNEY PIER YOUTH CLUB will be using the Polish Village Hall over the summer (weekdays) for their programming (to ensure more distancing due to COVID). This is a great partnership between both organizations.

RECENT DONATIONS: Thank you for everyone who has been sending along donations during the shutdown. Here is a report from the most recent deposit: $2,439, including $120 to the Building Fund and $230 to papal charities.

RECENT IMO (IN MEMORY OF) DONATIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Nellie Tynski from Steve Melnick and Stephanie Black; Jacqueline and Gerald MacLean; Tootsie Corbett
IMO Myrna Gillis from Steve Melnick and Stephanie Black; Jacqueline and Gerald MacLean; Tootsie Corbett
IMO Janet Black Demers from Sophie and Roddie O’Toole; Steve Melnick and Stephanie Black

THANKS VERY KINDLY FOR YOUR DONATIONS TO OUR PARISH DURING THE SHUTDOWN: We are truly grateful for everyone’s generosity through the pandemic. If you are able to make a donation, the parish’s mailing address is St. Mary’s Polish Parish, 21 Wesley St., Sydney, NS, B1N 2M5. Donations can be made securely on-line at Canada Helps (which will email you an instant tax receipt):   https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/st-marys-polish-parish/. (link to this site is provided on our parish website homepage). Thanks for your support!

THANK YOU CARD: Card addressed to the whole parish (related to the note in the May 23 bulletin about assistance to address some urgent needs in our community as part of our parish’s commitment to Christian service. Howard House also offered to provide us with a full list of urgently needed items that they were able to purchase for their residents – things like bus tickets and personal hygiene kits

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Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!