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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Druga Niedziela Zwykła / Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading:1 Sm 3,3b-10.19
Psalm: 40
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: 1 Kor 6,13c-15a.17-20
Ewangelia / Gospel: J 1,35-42

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 11:00am: Mass intention of best wishes for Shirley Ardelli offered by her children
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 6:30pm: Mass intention of best wishes for Patsy Kiley offered by her children; followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 9:30am: Mass intention is for the soul of Mary Pierrynowski offered by daughter Wandzi

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPŁATEK POTLUCK: Following the 11:00am Mass today. This will happen in the Polish Village Hall. Please join us after Mass. Thanks to anyone who was able to bring a dish to share. Thanks to Nicole for decorations. And thanks to everyone who is participating in the “pop-up Jasełka”, telling the Christmas story in a traditional Polish way! At the time of writing of this bulletin there is one role (with several words) – an angel -- still to be assigned. Please let Tom Urbaniak know if you could fill this role! Many thanks!

A BIG “DZIĘKUJEMY” to everyone who helped with our taping of Mass for Shut-Ins last Saturday. It will be broadcast today at 11:30am. As we will be in Mass, we’ll make sure to get a YouTube link by the end of the day or first thing tomorrow, and we will email it out so that you can watch at your convenience. We’d also kindly ask whoever can do so to record it, so that it can be shared that way too.

TAKING DOWN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS: We will do this after Mass next Sunday, January 21. Thank you to anyone who can stay for a short while to assist

HOME BLESSINGS LAST WEEK: Thanks to everyone who participated. You can still get blessed chalk in the church to make the traditional inscription of K+M+B 2024 above a doorway at home.

GALICIA STREET WALK THIS COMING FRIDAY: The CBU local government class will be working over the next few months on some research, consultation, in-community learning, and possible recommendations to CBRM for the improvement, revitalization, and historical profiling/signage of Galicia Street and the Galicia Street right-of-way (which runs up as far as Jamieson St and down as far as below the abandoned tennis courts). They would be delighted to have you join them for a walk and discussion this coming Friday at 9:00am. We will meet at the church.

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: Thank you very much for non-perishable items for the Food Cupboard. There are baskets to collect your kind non-perishable donations at the entrance to the church.

OUR POLISH-THEMED RADIO SEGMENTS: The Coast Radio FM 89.7 (weekdays at 3:50pm and 7:50pm or any time at coastalradio.ca). This coming week's segment will be on the 75th anniversary of the Polish Village Hall. Many thanks to Tony Melski for lending his voice to this segment. This segment is dedicated to Ursula Melski on the occasion of her recent birthday.
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). 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 JANUARY 7: $1020.00

Thank you kindly to all donors and contributors for your generosity and help for the work of our parish.

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.

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:

Entrance: Zdrowaś Maryjo Bogarodzico (Hail, Blessed Mary) -also on page 55 (hymn #38) in the book in the pews Przez Pokolenia: Prayers and Customs of St. Mary’s Polish Church – with second verse to be sung in English
1. Zdrowaś Maryja, 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 w pośród kwiatów wonna lilija,/ Jak wśród gwiazd zorza, Zdrowaś Maryja!

Offertory: Wsrόd Nocnej Ciszy ( In the Quiet of the Night) (kolęda)
1.Wśród nocnej ciszy głos się rozchodzi / Wstańcie, pasterze, Bóg się wam rodzi! //Czym prędzej się wybierajcie/ Do Betlejem pospieszajcie Przywitać Pana, Przywitać Pana.//(repeat)
2. Poszli, znaleźli Dzieciątko w żłobie / Z wszystkimi znaki danymi sobie //Jako Bogu cześć Mu dali/ A witając zawołali, / Z wielkiej radości, Z wielkiej radości//(repeat)

Communion: Do Szopy Hej Pasterze (To the Stable, Dear Shepherds)
1. Do szopy, hej pasterze, / Do szopy, bo tam cud,/ Syn Boży w żłobie leży, By zbawić ludzki ród.
Ref.: Śpiewajcie Aniołowie, / Pasterze grajcie Mu. / Kłaniajcie się królowie, Nie budźcie Go ze snu.
2. Padnijmy na kolana, / To Dziecię to nasz Bóg,/ Witajmy swego Pana; Wdzięczności złóżmy dług.
Ref.: Śpiewajcie...

Post-Communion: Jezu, bądź ze mną (Jesus Be With Me) Hymn 28 on page 49 of the book in the pews, Przez Pokolenia: Prayers and Customs of St. Mary’s Polish Church

Recessional: Ciebie Boże Chwalimy (Holy God We Praise Thy Name)
Ciebie, Boże, chwalimy, / Ciebie, Stwórcę Wszechmocnego, / ze wszystkich sił wielbimy, / Dawco wszystkiego dobrego: / w dobroci nieskończony, / bądź na wieki chwalony

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!