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 seasonal 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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XXVIII Niedziela Zwykła / 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Iz 25, 6-10a
Psalm: 23
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Flp 4,12-14. 19-20
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 22, 1-14

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am ALL SOULS/WYPOMINKI: Mass intention is for all souls recommended in Wypominki prayers;10:20am-11:00am: Catechism class for first communicants (Glebe)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 6:30pm St. Hedwig of Silesia (45th anniversary of elevation to the papacy of Cardinal Karol Wojtyla now St. John Paul II): Mass intention is for the soul of Jozef Woloszyn offered by Ursula & Michael Melski, followed by Novena to Saint Monica for conversion of family members
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17: No Mass
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 6:30pmSt. Luke the Evangelist: Mass intention is for the souls of Stella & John Paruch offered by the family, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 9:00am: Mass is for the souls of Edmund & Bernice Ratushny offered by daughter Maryanne
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 6:30pm: Mass intention is for the soul of Aileen Goduto offered by Jean Annette White
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 9:00am: Mass intention is for a special intention requested
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 9:30am: Mass intention is for the Siwak family offered by Stephanie; 10:20am-11:00am Examination of 1st Communicants (Glebe) and rehearsal for First Penance (confession) in church

October is the Month of the Holy Rosary

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

Father Rich Reports: Thank you for your participation in the All Souls-Wypominki Masses with your name lists of deceased and offerings. The second Wypominki Mass will be on Wednesday, November 15th. The third Mass by Father Rich in Las Vegas will be later announced in the bulletin. Remember this is the month of the Holy Rosary. Please try to pray this powerful instrument of prayer at home, on the road, walking in the park or even better, as a couple or a family. We need prayers for this troubled world and society. Have a blessed week! – Fr. Rich

WYPOMINKI: Please submit names of deceased loved ones to Father Rich for special prayers, which will start at Mass today (Sunday)

CEMETERY PRAYERS:This afternoon! Father Rich will have cemetery prayers this afternoon (Sunday) as follows:
1. Forest Haven Memorial Gardens 1:00pm
2. St Theresa Parish Cemetery 1:20pm
3. New Calvary Cemetery 1:45 pm
4. Old Calvary Cemetery 2:10 pm
5. Hardwood Hill (Fr. Leo’s grave) 2:30 pm
6. Resurrection Cemetery (Sydney Forks) 3:00pm

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 FIRST COMMUNION: This will be a very special day for our parish. We would like to kindly ask everyone to try to be present for Mass to support our youth parishioners on their holy, special day. Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick will join us. We will have lunch after Mass. Thank you to anyone who can bring a dish to share. We will have a congratulatory cake and make a little presentation to the First Communion candidates.

LITERARY CHALLENGE FOR UPCOMING POLISH INDEPENDENCE DAY: Last year, for the first time, we took part in a literary challenge bringing together Polish communities around the world. We did a reading from a famous poem (by Adam Mickiewicz) that was the featured text last year. This year, the featured text for Polish communities around the world is a famous 1888 novel by Eliza Orzeszkowa. It’s called Nad Niemnem. It’s translated into English as On the Niemen. To mark Polish Independence Day, we will have lunch after Mass on November 19 (a week after Independence Day) and do some short readings from this novel. Would you like to read a paragraph in Polish or English or a bit of both? We’ll have some fun with this and discover some Polish literature at the same time. Please let Tom Urbaniak know if you’d like to do a little reading. A few copies of the novel in English have been ordered.

DRAFT BANNERS about our Polish community (which will be part of a larger mobile exhibit that will be based/stored at the Polish Village Hall) – prepared by the Beaton Institute -- are up for your input and feedback. You can look at these in the Sala 1050 after Mass. If you have any suggestions, please write them on the index cards that will be on the piano.

SOME ADDITIONAL PHOTOS from Polish Heritage Month were posted this past week on the parish and Polish Village Hall Facebook pages, including of the events hosted by the Pogoria Polish Folk Ensemble, this year’s featured artist (marking its 20th anniversary). Please submit any photos from Polish Heritage Month to Vicky Aucoin, who so diligently maintains our parish scrapbooks!

RAFFLE FOR POLISH DOLL (with thanks to Toni LaRusic): Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. Toni will have tickets after Mass. Toni has kindly donated the doll, and the proceeds will support the work and hall revitalization project of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society.

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. 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.

FOOD CUPBOARD: Many thanks for bringing any non-perishable contributions to Mass.

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 segment will be about Polish autumn traditions. Many thanks to Patricia Ryba for lending her voice and to Dr. Paula Michalik, 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!

COLLECTION FOR OCTOBER 8: will be reported with this week’s collection in next week’s bulletin. Sincere thanks! Bόg zapłać!

PRE-CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: coming up at the Polish Village Hall, Saturday, November 4, 12:00pm to 4:00pm

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: Witaj, Maryjo, śliczna Pani (Greetings to Mary, Resplendent Lady)
1.Witaj Maryjo, Śliczna Pani, do Ciebie wołamy,/ Wśród tej ziemi, my wygnani, ku Tobie wzdychamy.
Ref. O Maryjo, witaj nam, Tyś nadzieja cała,/Witaj nam, o Maryjo, chwała Tobie chwała. O Maryjo, witaj nam; o Maryjo witaj nam,/Witaj nam, o Maryjo, chwała Tobie chwała.
2.Błagaj Maryjo, Syna Twego o litość nad nami,/ Czyste ręce wznieś do Niego, prosim Cię ze łzami

Offertory: Idźmy, tulmy się jak dziatki (A song about finding refuge in the love of Mary)
1. Idźmy, tulmy się jak dziatki,/ Do Serca Maryi Matki./ Czy nas nęka życia trud, czy to winy czerni brud!/ Idźmy, idźmy ufnym krokiem,/ z rzewnym sercem łzawym okiem: To serce zna dzieci głos,/ odwróci bolesny cios.

Communion: Jezu w Hostii Utajony (Jesus, Contained in the Host) - choir

Post-Communion: Jezu bądź ze mną (Jesus Be With Me)
Jezu bądź ze mną,/Jezu żyj we mnie,/ Jezu Twój jestem/ W życiu i przy śmierci.
Jesus, Be With Me Jesus Live in Me/ Jesus I'm Yours to Be/ In this Life and After
Jezu bądź ze mną,/Jezu żyj we mnie,/Jezu Twój jestem/W życiu i przy śmierci.

Recessional: Ciebie, Boże, chwalimy (Holy God We Praise Thy Name) Hymn #45 on page 60 of the book in the pews, Przez Pokolenia: Prayers and Customs of St. Mary's Polish Church

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Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!