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 Rich Philiposki is currently in residence as pastor. Contact info: rphiliposki@aol.com 702-881-3674 (cell)
-During Father Rich’s extended times outside the region, Father Evo DiPierro will serve as Administrator: dipierro@dal.ca 902-564-4222

MSZY/MASSES: PLEASE NOTE: Public health continues to strongly recommend wearing masks in congregate settings

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: Jr 20,10– 13
Psalm: 69
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Rz (Rom.) 5, 12–15
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 10,26–33

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am: Mass intention is for the soul of Irene Melnick offered by Stephanie Black
WEDNESDAY, 6:30pm: Mass intention is for the soul of Frank Ardelli offered by the family, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
NEXT SUNDAY 9:30am: Mass intention is for the souls of John & Stella Paruch offered by the family

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

ST. JOHN’S NIGHT IN THE POLISH TRADITION: The eve of the feast day of St. John the Baptist – and close to the longest day of the year -- is traditionally a time of outdoor celebrations, often with bonfires and wreaths of greenery

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY will take place this evening, Sunday, June 25, at 7:00pm. It will be on Zoom to accommodate members who are living or currently working away. All members are warmly welcomed not just board members. We will have a presentation about the current summer school in Walbrzych, review recent events and Polish Village Hall renovations, discuss plans for the future, present the financial report, and elect members to the Society board for the coming year. The meeting should last about an hour. You can join the meeting Sunday evening by computer or telephone. Please contact Tom Urbaniak at tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca or cell (902-574- 4193). Although Tom is presently in Wałbrzych, he can still be reached. Tom can also send anyone the form or the link for membership registration.

FR. RICH is in town for several days. He will celebrate Mass on Sunday and Wednesday. The Poland pilgrimage tour begins on Thursday. Best wishes and blessings to everyone going on the tour!

POGORIA POLISH FOLK ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL: After Mass in the Polish Village Hall.

LOOKING AHEAD TOWARD OUR 110th ANNIVERSARY: We’re looking ahead to Sunday, September 10 with a special Mass followed by gathering at the Polish Village Hall. The Pogoria Polish Folk Ensemble displays will be up at the same time as part of NS Polish Heritage Month. We would also like to invite everyone to set aside Saturday, September 23. We will have a parish retreat in Gabarus. We will reflect on our history and have a conversation on where God might be leading us in the years ahead. We will then proceed to the Gabarus lighthouse for the unveiling of the new Copernicus sundial to mark the famous Polish astronomer’s 550th birthday. We think it will be very meaningful for as many of us as possible to come together in that way.

HOSPITAL VISITING – STEVE SOKOLOWSKI: Steve has been in hospital since May 14 and is gradually improving. Steve has no surviving relatives and welcomes visitors from the parish and enjoys the company. He is in Unit 3B at the regional hospital.

HOUSING CHALLENGES IN OUR COMMUNITY: Recruiting a core of volunteers from local churches for a time-limited volunteer pilot project to accompany students in their meetings with landlords. Please speak with Tom Urbaniak (tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca).

FUND-RAISING FOR UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE: We are using all the funds raised to support three charities that are directly helping refugees and displaced people either within Ukraine itself or who have fled to Poland. Our largest chunk of support has been going to our sister city Wałbrzych’s Ukrainian refugee assistance fund (via the CBRM). We are also supporting Caritas efforts on the ground (via the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace) and the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. We have special envelopes (marked “Ukrainian Humanitarian Assistance”) at the back of the church if you are considering making a contribution. Thank you for your support in the midst of all the suffering caused by this terrible invasion.

VEHICLE PLATES: Cape Breton Polonia and Nova Scotia Polonia front vehicle plates are still available at the back of the church. $25.00 each

FOOD CUPBOARD: Please consider bringing a non-perishable food or personal care item (e.g. shampoo, soap, toilet paper) to church when you come to Mass. There is a collection box at the entrance to the church. We try to fill the Food Cupboard after each Sunday Mass. Thank you so much!

OUR POLISH-THEMED RADIO SEGMENTS: The Coast Radio 89.7 (weekdays at 3:50pm and 7:50pm or any time at coastalradio.ca). This coming week's topic will be the song “Płynie Wisła Płynie” with guest Jean Annette White. Thank you to this week's sponsor Bob Lewandowski.
We’re always looking for sponsors and volunteers. It’s $100 for a whole week. Sponsors are recognized on air – and any dedications, too (eg. if you’re sponsoring as a memorial or as a birthday or anniversary gift). The Coast is generously redirecting the sponsorships back to the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society (which produces the segments), which has been a big help to the Society. If you think you might like to sponsor a week, please e-mail tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca or call 563-1226. Many thanks!

COLLECTION FOR JUNE 18: $751.55 including $20.00 for the Building Fund and $10.00 for Ukrainian humanitarian assistance. Sincere thanks! Bόg zapłać!

RECENT IMO (IN MEMORY OF) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO John Tynski Jr from Anita MacNeil.

THANKS VERY KINDLY FOR YOUR DONATIONS TO OUR PARISH : Donations may be made during weekly Sunday Mass collection. Also, please feel 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!

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:

Entrance: Kiedy Ranne (The Morning Hymn) Please see hymn #2 on page 33 of the book in the pews, Przez Pokolenia: Prayers and Customs of St. Mary’s Polish Church

Offertory: Wszystko Tobie Oddać Pragnę (I Strive to Give All to You)
1.Wszystko Tobie oddać pragnę i dla Ciebie tylko żyć!/ Chcę Cię Jezu kochać wiernie, dzieckiem/ Twoim zawsze być!
Serce moje weź, niech Twą śpiewa cześć,/ Serce moje duszę moją, Panie Jezu weź.
2. Wszystko Tobie oddać pragnę/ Od najmłodszych moich lat, Pomóż Jezu, By mnie nie zwiódł pokusami swymi świat.
Serce moje …

Communion: Kochajmy Pana (Love the Lord) – choir

Post-Communion: Nie Opuszczaj Nas (Do Not Abandon Us)
1. Nie opuszczaj nas,/ nie opuszczaj nas/ Jezu, nie opuszczaj nas!/ Tyś powiedział, że na ziemi/ Nie zostawisz nas samymi;/ Twoje Serce czuło w niebie,/ Jak nam ciężko żyć bez Ciebie.
2. Nie opuszczaj nas,/ nie opuszczaj nas/ Jezu, nie opuszczaj nas!/ Gdzie pociechę my znajdziemy,/ Gdzie łzy żalu ukoimy? Tylko w Sercu Twoim, Panie,/ I pociecha i wytrwanie

Recessional: Zdrowaś Maryjo, Bogarodzico (Hail Mary, the Mother of God)
1. Zdrowaś Maryjo Bogarodzico, Błagamy Ciebie, święta Dziewico: Niech łaska Twoja zawsze nam sprzyja, Módl się za nami, zdrowaś Maryja!
2. Wśród czystych duchów w obliczu Pana/ Tyś przenajświętsza, niepokalana/ Jak pośród kwiatów wonna lilija,/ Jak wśród gwiazd zorza, zdrowaś Maryja!

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!