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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XVII Niedziela Zwykła / 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: 1 Krl/Kings 3,5.7–12
Psalm: 119
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Rz/Rom. 8,28–30
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 13,44-52

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am: Mass intention is for the souls of the deceased members of the Siwak family offered by Rose Murphy
MONDAY, JULY 31, 9:00am: Mass intentions of Kyle Kelly offered by Dorothy Novak
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1: No Mass
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 6:30pm: Mass intention is for the souls of John & Stella Paruch offered by the family, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 9:00am: Mass intention of Danielle Holly offered by Dorothy Novak
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 6:30pm: Mass intention is for the soul of Jeanette McCarron offered by Peggy Ryba, followed by Litany to Sacred Heart of Jesus and Act of Consecration. 7:15pm: Wedding rehearsal
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 9:00am: Mass intention is for world peace offered by Fr. Rich, followed by Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary
2:00pm Wedding Mass of Wojciech Mic and Katie Lowe
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 9:30am,TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD: Mass intention is for Patsy Kiley in honour of her birthday and for the soul of Raymond Kiley offered by Shirley & Family

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

STO LAT! Birthday blessings to Roddie O’Toole and also to Mike Morykot! All the very best to both of you. Wishing you health and happiness.

FEAST OF MATKA BOSKA ZIELNA / BLESSING OF HERBS, FLOWERS, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: In two weeks after Mass on August 13th (closest Sunday to the Feast day). We will also be able to harvest some items from our parish food garden. We invite everyone to bring fresh produce. We will give the fresh produce to Loaves and Fishes to help neighbours in need, and also hopefully to some folks who were relying on the Whitney Pier Food Pantry, which recently closed (it was operating out of the Seniors’ and Pensioners’ Club building).

THANK YOU LETTERS TO OUR PARISH: Our parish received some very kind notes and letters from the Whitney Pier Youth Club, Howard House, Pathways to Employment, and St. Alban’s Anglican Church (roof project) to acknowledge how much of a difference our recent support made from our Christian Service and Outreach budget line. Some of these notes are pinned to the parish bulletin board near the main entrance.

BOTTLES AND CANS COLLECTION FOR UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFORTS: In support of our Ukrainian humanitarian relief efforts, Marjorie Ardelli and Paul MacKinnon are very kindly continuing to collect recyclable bottles. They would welcome any redeemable bottles. Thanks to fellow parishioners for recent contributions of bottles and cans, including Father Rich, Stephanie, Wayne, Sophie, Mike. Our parish has been supporting sister city Walbrzych’s Ukrainian relief efforts, plus the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace.

NOVA SCOTIA POLISH HERITAGE MONTH PREPARATIONS: We are looking at quite a few activities for the Month. Among the highlights will be our parish’s 110th anniversary Mass on September 10, our parish retreat on September 23 in Gabarus (where the unveiling of the Copernicus 550th birthday sundial will take place the same day), the Pogoria featured artist exhibit. We’re also putting out a call to volunteers. We would like to do a parish Polish take-out meal on Friday, September 29. Tickets (fixed number) would be pre-sold to manage and space out the process. We would be so grateful for any help, including pierogi preparation in advance.

BISHOP WAYNE KIRKPATRICK WILL JOIN US ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 to help mark our 110th anniversary. This is the Sunday closest to our parish feast day. We will start Mass later than usual on that day 11:00am. After Mass, we will process to the Twin City Pocket Park for its opening! We will then have a Polish Café at the Polish Village Hall. It will be potluck style, so we would be so grateful to anyone who can bring a dish to share.

LOOKING OVER SOME DRAFT EXHIBIT PANELS: The Beaton Institute has drafted some exhibit panels with archival photos for an eventual mobile Polonia welcome exhibit at the Polish Village Hall. These are rough drafts at this point, but feedback is very welcome. We are trying to arrange a little session for August 9 or 10 to look at and talk about the drafts at the Beaton Institute. If you would like to be included, you would be most welcomed. Please let Tom Urbaniak know.

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 “Ptasie mleczko” Polish marshmallow chocolates. Many thanks to this week’s guest Stephanie Black and to Carl Wrobleski, this week’s sponsor.
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!

POGORIA POLISH FOLK ENSEMBLE: Practice/meeting after Mass today in the Polish Village Hall.

COLLECTION FOR JULY 23: $730.00. 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!

FATHER RICH’S COLUMN: Next Saturday we will have the blessing of the marriage of Wojciech Mic ( a young man from the area of Jawor - Legnica, Poland) and Katie Lowe at Mass at 2:00pm. There will be some family from Poland. I would like to ask St. Cecelia Choir members who are available to sing Polish Mass parts and hymn at the Mass. Bishop Kirkpatrick has confirmed not only his presence at the 110th Anniversary Mass on September 10th, but also will come back for First Communion Mass and possibly Confirmation on Sunday, October 29th at 11:00am. The month of August is very much a Marian month with pilgrimages to many shrines around the world. The Solemnity of the Assumption will be observed on Tuesday, August 15th with a special Mass at 6:30pm and with an outdoor (candlelight) procession if weather permits to the grotto. Have a blessed week!

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:

Entrance: Kiedy Ranne Wstają Zorze (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!

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WORKING ON THIS YEAR’S RECOMMENDED BOOKS POSTER FOR N.S. POLISH HERITAGE MONTH
Similar to last year, a poster will be issued this year with 30 recommended books for NS Polish Heritage Month – different genres, different age audiences, and both fiction and non-fiction – books of interest to a broad public. Since this year’s theme is “Copernicus 550” some of the recommendations should broadly reflect that theme. Here is an early draft. Additions or changes are encouraged and much appreciated. The books should be by Polish, Polish Canadian, or Polish Nova Scotian authors.

*Indicates Polish Canadian
**Indicates Polish Nova Scotian

-Nicolaus Copernicus, On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres (Concise edition edited by Marika Taylor, being released in September)
-Andrzej Sapkowski, Time of Contempt
-Zofia Nałkowska, Choucas
-Miron Bialoszewski, A Memoir of the Warsaw Uprising
-Leonard Pluta and Santo Dodaro, The Big Picture: The Antigonish Movement of Eastern Nova Scotia **
-Frederic Chopin and E.L. Voynich, Chopin's Letters
-Dover Music for Piano, Polish Piano Music: Works by Paderewski, Scharwenka, Moszkowski and Szymanowski
-Marianna Dworak, Authentic Polish Cooking: 120 Mouthwatering Recipes, from OldCountry Staples to Exquisite Modern Cuisine
-Jacek Dukaj, The Old Axdotl: Hardware Dream
-Rose Wysocki, Perfect Polish Dessert Recipes: Cookies, Cakes, Puddings
-Adam Zamoyski, Poland: A History
-William Kowalski, The Hundred Hearts: A Novel **
-Sophie Hodorowicz Knab, Spirit of Place: The Roadside Shrines of Poland
-Przez Pokolenia: Prayers and Customs of St. Mary's Polish Church, Whitney Pier, Cape Breton **
-Witold Gomborowicz, Cosmos
-Dorota Głowacka, Disappearing Traces: Holocaust Testimonials, Ethics and Aesthetics **
-Yolanda Poplawska, The Nova Scotia Colouring Book **
-Eva Stachniak, Necessary Lies *
-Stanisław Lem, The Star Diaries
-Julian Tuwim, Mr. Miniscule and the Whale
-Bolesław Prus, The Doll
-Tomasz Małkowski and Joanna Rusiek, The Boy Who Sees with His Finger
-Dominika Strzelecka, Mariusz Strzelecki, Polish Legends
-Lech Galezowski and Grażyna Galezowski, In the Footsteps of Polish Pioneers on the Canadian Prairies: Exploring Churches and Chapels, 1899-1914 * (Note: There's a chance that Lech and Grażyna will be in NS in September. This is a beautiful coffee table book.)
-Joseph Rotblat and Daisaku Ikeda, A Quest for Global Peace
-Peter Gzowski, The Sacrament *
-John Radzilowski, A Traveller's History of Poland
-Olga Tokarczuk, The Books of Jacob
-Jan Karski, The Great Powers and Poland: From Versailles to Yalta
-Last year, our poster recommended two books for translation. If we do the same this year, the following are two possible titles:
-Joanna Bator, Ciemno, Prawie Noc. (Joanna Bator is a famous Polish author from Walbrzych. She's been widely translated but not much in English. This novel is set in Walbrzych and surrounding region. )
-Wojciech Orliński, Kopernik Rewolucje. (This 2022 book is a lively biography/travelogue/detective hunt -- very accessible. I haven't seen anything like it in English about Copernicus.)

 

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!