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 NOT 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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Druga Niedziela Adwentu / Second Sunday of Advent

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Iz 40,1-5.9-11
Psalm: 85
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: 2 P 3,8-14
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mk 1,1-8

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am: SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT: Mass intention is for the souls of Leah Mosher and Henry Pierrynowski offered by Joan Mosher
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 6:30pm: Mass intention is for deceased members of the Kieć family offered byJean Annette White, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 9:30am: THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT: Mass intention is for the soul of Steve Melnick offered by Stephanie Black

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

LUNCH AFTER MASS TODAY / VISIT OF ŚWIĘTY MIKOŁAJ (ST. NICHOLAS) during lunch after Mass. He will have small presents for children. Everyone is welcome! This is the Sunday following the feast day of St. Nicholas. It will be here in the church, in Sala 1050. Thanks to everyone who was able to bring a dish to share for the lunch.

CHRISTMAS DECORATING OF OUR CHURCH next Sunday after Mass. Thank you to anyone who can stay.

SYLWESTRA / NEW YEAR’S EVE TICKETS: Will be on sale after Mass from Bernie LaRusic. $15. DJ Robin Krszwda. 9:00pm to 1:00am at the Polish Village Hall. Light supper. It’s always a very enjoyable event. This is a major fund-raiser for the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society.

OPŁATEK AND POLISH CHRISTMAS CARDS will be available at the back of the church

OPŁATEK is the traditional Polish Christmas wafer. Before the meal on Wigilia (Christimas Eve) and throughout the Christmas season we exchange blessings with each other at the table by breaking off pieces of Opłatek. Thank you for carrying on this beautiful, spiritual Polish tradition.

PASTERKA SHEPHERDS’ MASS ON CHRISTMAS EVE will be at 10:00pm with Polish kolędy/carols a half hour before.
MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY will be at 11:00am

ALTAR SOCIETY: Thank you to Jean Annette and Catherine, November’s designated Altar Society volunteers. And thank you to December’s designated Altar Society volunteers, Janet and Evelyn

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 the Polish words that you hear in the movie “Home Alone 1” (and a slight mispronunciation that gives them a different meaning). Many thanks to Marilyn and Joe Gillis for sponsoring this segment.
We’re looking for sponsors and volunteers for the radio segments. It’s $100 for a whole week to sponsor. 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 DECEMBER 3: $1485.00. Thank you for your generosity and crucial support to carry on the work, ministry, and operation of our parish. A final tally on pierogi sales will be available shortly.

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!

RESERVING MASS INTENTIONS: Please speak with Jean Annette White after any Sunday or Wednesday Mass.

POEM: A beautiful rhyming poem for the Feast Day of St. Nicholas:
Dobry św. Mikołaju, Patrz jak dzieci Cię kochają! Ty pamiętasz o nas w niebie, my modlimy się do ciebie. Naucz dzieci kochać Boga i dla innych dobrym być. Jaka jest do nieba droga, jak na ziemi trzeba żyć.
Good St. Nicholas / Look how the children love you / You remember us in heaven / We pray to you / Teach children to love God / and be good to others / and to know the road to heaven/ and how to live on Earth.)

CHRISTMAS SEASON MASSES - MSZE ŚWIĘTE W OKRESIE BOŻEGO NARODZENIA
December 24-Christmas Eve - Wigilia Bożego Narodzenia 9:30pm Concert of Polish “Kolędy: Carols by our St. Cecelia Choir; 10:00pm “PASTERKA” Night Mass of the Shepherds (Polish & English)
December 25-Nativity of the Lord-Christmas Day-Dzień Bożego Narodzenia 11:00am Sung High Mass with Kolędy
December 26 -Tuesday- St. Stephen’s Feast- Św. Szczepana 6:30pm Holy Mass
December 27-Wednesday-Feast of St, John/ Święto Św. Jana 6:30pm Holy Mass with blessing of wine and reception after in Sala
All other Masses in this period through Sunday, January 14th will be at the regular times. An exception will be the Mass for New Year’s Day- Monday, January 1st , also at 11:00am

REMINDER that Saturday, January 6th our whole parish and choir will record CTV Mass at 10:00am at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church for viewing on Sunday, January 14th.

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:

Entrance: Archanioł Boży Gabriel (about the angel Gabriel)
1. Archanioł Boży Gabriel, Posłan do Panny Maryi, Z Majestatu Trójcy Świętej, Tak sprawował poselstwo k`Niej Zdrowaś, Panno, łaskiś pełna, Pan jest z Tobą, to rzecz pewna.
2. Panna się wielce zdumiała z poselstwa, które słyszała. Pokorniuchno się skłoniła; jako Panna wstrzemięźliwa zasmuciła się z tej mowy, nic nie rzekła Aniołowi.

Offertory: (about a grateful voice from heaven)
1. Głos wdzięczny z nieba wychodzi, Gwiazdę k`nam nową wywodzi, Która rozświeca ciemności, I odkrywa nasze złości.
2. Z różdżki Jesse kwiat zakwita, który zbawieniem świat wita; Pan Bóg zesłał Syna swego, przed wieki narodzonego.

Communion: (about Jesus being present in the host) - choir
O mój Jezu w Hostii skryty, Na kolanach wielbię Cię. W postać chleba Tyś spowity, Bóstwo Twoje kryje się. Ty Co rządzisz całym światem, Me zbawienie w ręku masz; Tu przed Twoim Majestatem Aniołowie kryją twarz.

Post-Communion: (This hymn evokes the image of Mary protecting and comforting children symbolizing Mary’s love for us all)
Idźmy, tulmy się jak dziatki, Do Serca Maryi Matki. Czy nas nęka życia trud, czy to winy czarny brud! Idźmy, idźmy ufnym krokiem, z rzewnym sercem, łzawym okiem: to serca zna dzieci głos, odwróci bolesny cios.

Recessional: (Thus the Lord will Come) – another special hymn for Advent
Oto Pan Bóg przyjdzie Z rzeszą Świętych nam przybędzie, Światłość wielka w dzień ów będzie. Alleluja! Alleluja (x3)

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Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!