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: Public health protocols in place. Mandatory masks, 75% capacity with as much distancing as possible, choir and congregational singing allowed with masks

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 Wielkiego Postu / Second Sunday of Lent

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Rdz /Genesis 15,5-12.17-18
Psalm: 27
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Flp/Phil. 3,17-4,1
Ewangelia / Gospel: Luke / Łk 9:28b-36
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Pan moim światłem i zbawieniem moim / The Lord is my light and my salvation

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY: For the soul of Nellie Tynski offered by Sister Rose Tynski
MASS INTENTION FOR WEDNESDAY'S MASS 6:30pm: For the souls of John and Stella Paruch offered by the Paruch family

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

CURRENT HEALTH PROTOCOLS: Masks are still required and as much distancing between bubbles as possible. Congregational and choir singing are permitted, but masks must still be worn. There are no pre-registrations required.

HUMANITARIAN RELIEF-UKRAINE: A number of fellow parishioners have expressed the desire to help individually and as a parish to ease some of the immense suffering. If you would like to make a contribution, please mark "Ukraine humanitarian relief" and your name on any envelope. We also have some extra envelopes at the back of the church marked “Ukraine Humanitarian Relief” (with a blue and yellow sticker). Any donations you make in an envelope marked Ukraine humanitarian relief (and with your name) will be tax receipted (added to your total tax receipt) by the parish at the end of the year.The money we raise as a parish will be distributed to support the work on the ground of the following:
-The Catholic Near East Welfare Association
-Caritas partners in Ukraine and Poland (via the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace -- which we have previously supported on various projects)
-The Ukrainian refugee settlement fund of our twin city in Poland (Walbrzych), which is accommodating 1,500 refugees so far and growing fast.
The parish Finance Committee researched this list based on organizations connected to the church, low or no overhead, and after consulting with Father Roman Dusanowskyj.The Finance Committee will also be having a discussion with the Rada about additional support we can offer as a parish. Heartfelt thanks for your prayers and support during these tragic times.

LENTEN WEDNESDAY MASSES WILL BE HELD AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH AT 6:30pm

FOOD CUPBOARD: If you are attending Mass next Sunday, please consider bringing a non-perishable food or personal care item (e.g. shampoo, soap, toilet paper) to church. These items will help stock our food cupboard outside 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). 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.

COLLECTION FOR MARCH 6:  $1619.00 including $70.00 for flowers, $15.00 for ShareLent, and $60.00 for Building Fund. . Thank you very kindly for your support of our parish. Bόg zapłaƈ! 

RECENT IMO (IN MEMORY OF) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Kay Grace O’Toole from Stephanie Black; Janet Hawthorne; Joan Mosher
IMO Mary Pierrynowski from Joan Mosher
IMO Delores Starzomski from Joan Mosher

THANKS VERY KINDLY FOR YOUR DONATIONS TO OUR PARISH DURING THE PANDEMIC: We are truly grateful for everyone’s generosity through the pandemic. If you are attending Mass, you will find a collection basket near the entrance and exit (since we are not passing around the basket due to the public health restrictions). Also, please free to use the mail: St. Mary’s Polish Parish, 21 Wesley St., Sydney, NS, B1N 2M5. Donations can also 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: A note of thanks to Jerry Pocius for doing the bulletins the past three weeks. They were really nice bulletins!

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:
Entrance: W Krzyżu Cierpienie(In the Cross Suffering)
First Verse: W krzyżu cierpienie, w krzyżu zbawienie, W krzyżu miłości nauka.
Kto Ciebie, Boże, raz pojąć może,
Ten nic nie pragnie ni szuka./bis

Offertory: Ludu, Mój Ludu (People, My People)
First Verse: Ludu mój ludu, cóżem ci uczynił?
W czemem zasmucił, albo w czem zawinił?
Jam cię wyzwolił z mocy Faraona,
A tyś przyrządził krzyż na me ramiona.

Communion: O Mój Jezu w hostii skryty (O My Jesus Contained in the Host)

Post-Communion: Pobogoslaw Jezu Drogi (Bless, Dear Jesus)
Pobłogosław Jezu drogi,/ Tym co serce Twe kochają,/ Niechaj skarb ten cenny, drogi, Na wiek wieków posiadają.
Za Twe łaski dziękujemy, Które serce Twoje dało,/ W dani duszę Ci niesiemy, By nas serce Twe kochało.

Recessional: Któryś za nas cierpiał rany, Jezu Chryste, zmiłuj się nad nami [3x]

 

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!