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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XIII Niedziela Zwykła / 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: 2 Krl 4,8– 12a.14–16a
Psalm: 89
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Rz 6,3– 4.8–11
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 10,37–42

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am: Mass intention is for the souls of John & Stella Paruch offered by the family
WEDNESDAY, 6:30pm: Mass followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

Blessings to all on Canada Day weekend! Prayers for our country and all its people – for continued peace and goodwill.

SPECIAL BLESSING TODAY – CHURCH CONSECRATIION ANNIVERSARY: This is the Sunday closest to the seventh anniversary (July 3) of the consecration of our rebuilt church, which means it’s a parish feast day. Father Evo will have a special prayer and blessing of everyone with holy water.

LAST WEEK'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Slides and images from last Sunday’s annual general meeting of the St.Michael’s Polish Benefit Society are available. Some of them are on the Polish Village website: polishvillage.ca

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).

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 word “kuchnia” or kitchen/cuisine with guest Bob Lewandowski. The segment is dedicated in memory of Jeanette McCarron.
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 25: $434.25. Sincere thanks! Bόg zapłać!

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!

VISITING A FACILITY SUPPORTED IN PART BY OUR PARISH’S DONATIONS: Students of Cape Breton University currently in Wałbrzych have spent some time at the Ukrainian Integration Centre, which provides assistance with basic needs to the more than 5,000 Ukrainian refugees in Wałbrzych. The students were able to meet with several refugees and with volunteers. They were able to sit in on a class where refugees were learning Polish. Also in the photo (on the left) is Mayor Roman Szelemej who came to say thank you for the donations from Cape Breton

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:

Entrance: Weż w swą opiekę nasz kościόł święty (Take Under Your Protection Our Holy Church)
First verse: Weź w Swą opiekę nasz Kościół święty/Panno Najświętsza, Niepokalana;/Niechaj miłością każdy przejęty Czci w Nim Jezusa naszego Pana./x2

During the special blessing of the people (seventh anniversary of the consecration of the church): Witaj święta I poczęta (A special hymn to the Blessed Virgin Mary)
First Verse: Witaj Święta i poczęta niepokalanie!/ Maryja śliczna lilija, nasze kochanie;/ Witaj czysta Panienko\, Najjaśniejsza Jutrzenko,/ Witaj święta, w niebo wzięta,/ Niepokalana.

Offertory: Serce Jezusa Ciche Pokorne (A hymn by St. John Paul II about the sacred, humble heart of Jesus)
1. Serce Jezusa, ciche, pokorne, usłysz ach, usłysz Twe, biedne dzieci póki burze, zagrażają, Serce Jezusa broń.
Ref: Słodko spoczniemy na Boskim Sercu, nigdy nie dozwól rozłączyć się. Usłysz prosimy, Twych dzieci głos; Serce Jezusa, o ratuj nas

Communion: Już przyszedł Jezu Ukochany (The Beloved Jesus Has Already Arrived) – choir

Post-Communion: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!

Recessional: Pod Twą Obronę (Under Thy Protection)
1. Pod Twą obronę, Ojcze na niebie,/ grono Twych dzieci swój powierza los,/ Ty nam błogosław, ratuj w potrzebie i broń od zguby, gdy zagraża cios./2x

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!