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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XIII Niedziela Zwykła / 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Mdr/Wisdom 1,13- 15;2,23-24
Psalm: 30
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: 2 Kor 8,7.9.13-15
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mk 5,21-43

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Sławię Cię, Panie, bo mnie wybawiłeś / I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me

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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 June 16 to all parishioners for whom we have e-mail addresses, shortly after Dr. Strang’s announcement that a partial re-opening is possible.
-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, 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 be in touch
-We're 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!

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!

Prayers for all graduates!

Szczęśliwego dnia wielokulturowości/ Happy Canadian Multiculturalism Day – June 27.

Szczęśliwego Dnia Kanady / Happy Canada Day! Blessings to all! Please pray for peace, harmony, and reconciliation.

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. And thanks to the Steering Group for the excellent meeting by Zoom on Saturday morning. It’s going to be a wonderful month!

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

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!

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 Polish carrot summer salad. Thank you to Stephanie Black for lending her voice this week. This segment is dedicated to the memory of Joan Wludyka Poirrier.

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: This evening at 7:00pm by Zoom (join by computer or phone). Key item is to share information/concept plan for an important federal funding application that the Society is preparing related to the Polish Village Hall. A warm welcome to all Society members or to anyone who would like to become a Society member (dues are $30 per year). Society membership is open to anyone interested in promoting Polish culture and heritage in Cape Breton. If you would like a link or phone number to this evening’s meeting, please e-mail tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca or call 902-563- 1226.

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/

A NOTE OF THANKS TO MARJORIE AND PAUL for their excellent lawn care work on the parish grounds the last several weeks!

LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION: $1,851.55, including $86.55 to the Building Fund and $50 for fuel. Thank you so much for all your generosity. Bog zaplac!

RECENT IMO (IN MEMORY OF) DONATIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Bradley Tynski from Julia Bennett
IMO Julie Marcoux from Julia Bennett
IMO Nellie Tynski from Cynthia Magelinski; Richard Hardy

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!

BEQUEST FROM THE ESTATE OF EMERSON RUDDERHAM: Our parish is deeply grateful for a $5,000 bequest that came from the estate of Mr. Emerson Rudderham. The late Mr. Rudderham specifically named our church in his will. We pray for him and his entire family.

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Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!