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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Piąta Niedziela Wielkiego Postu / 5th Sunday of Lent

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Jr 31,31-3
Psalm: 51
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Hbr 5,7-9
Ewangelia / Gospel: J 12,20-33

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am: Mass intention is for the souls of Julia Munshaw and Catherine Ardelli offered by the family
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 6:30pm: Mass intention in honour of St. Joseph offered by Marianne Gillis; followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 9:30am Niedziela Palmowa / Palm Sunday: Mass intention is for the soul of Kenny Ratushny offered by Marianne Gillis

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

STO LAT! Birthday blessings to Matthew Melski on his 8 th birthday! Birthday blessings to Mary Dziubek McMullin on her 90th birthday! Wszystkiego dobrego!

HEARTFELT PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES to the family of Donnie Chmiel (son of Tom and Charlotte). We received word from Calgary of Donnie’s passing. Wieczny odpoczynek racz mu dac Panie.

TABLE AT BACK OF CHURCH WITH POLISH EASTER ITEMS: pisanki, baranki, Polish Easter cards. Proceeds to our parish. Many thanks

ST. JOSEPH’S TABLE – in vestibule. In an adaptation of the Polish tradition for St. Joseph’s Day, we’re inviting non-perishable donations, which we will deliver to the CBU food bank. Thank you for your support. Bóg zapłać.

POLISH VILLAGE REVITALIZATION: There have been many new improvements in recent months. The most recent is the restored floor in the main section of the hall. A large sign on the back will be going up shortly. Front and side doors have been replaced. Pull down welcome exhibits will go up in the next few weeks. A key component still outstanding is the Polish hands-on mini pop-up children’s museum. We already have some games, dolls, the beautiful folk rocking horse, blocks that can be used to put together famous Polish children’s stories and fairy tales, mat with Polish alphabet, and more. Alison Etter was working on this at the time of her passing, including from her hospital room, as well as an explanatory guide booklet. She was hoping to facilitate periodic Polish-themed children’s play dates once she got better. If you have some Polish dolls, games or other interesting items that you might like to consider donating, please speak with any member of the St. Michael’s executive.

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.

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.

OUR POLISH-THEMED RADIO SEGMENTS: The Coast Radio FM 89.7 (weekdays at 3:50pm and 7:50pm or any time at coastalradio.ca).
We will be recording again on Friday. We’d be grateful to anyone who would like to lend their voice.
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!

PHOTO FROM LAST WEEK: We got some heartwarming reaction on the parish Facebook last week to the photo and message about the tradition of “kaziuki” cookies, which we honoured, and the significance of St. Casimir's Day.

COLLECTION FOR MARCH 10: $1,235.75

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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SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
Everyone is warmly welcomed. Please extend an invitation to family and friends.

Palm Sunday / Niedziela Palmowa March 24, 9:30am: Mass
Holy Monday / Wielki Poniedziałek March 25: No Mass
Holy Tuesday / Wielki Wtorek March 26, 6:30pm: Mass
Holy Wednesday / Wielka Środa March 27, 6:30pm: Mass
Holy Thursday / Wielki Czwartek March 28, 6:30pm: Solemn Mass of the Lord's Supper, followed by Eucharistic procession to Altar of Repose "Ciemnice" for adoration until 9:00pm.
Good Friday / Wielki Piątek March 29, 12:00 noon: Stations of the Cross followed by the Good Friday Liturgy
Holy Saturday / Wielka Sobota March 30, 1:00pm: Święconka Blessing of Easter food baskets followed by Divine Mercy prayers
Easter Sunday, Resurrection of the Lord / Wielkanoc March 31, 9:30am: Rezurekcja Solemn Resurrection Procession & Mass
NOTE: Our traditional parish Easter breakfast will take place after Mass on Sunday, April 14.

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:

Entrance: Jezu Chryste Panie Miły (Jesus Christ, Dear Lord)
1. Jezu Chryste, Panie miły/ / Baranku bardzo cierpliwy!/ Wzniosłeś na krzyż ręce swoje,/ Gładząc nieprawości moje.
2. Płacz Go, człowiecze mizerny,/ Patrząc jak jest miłosierny;/ Jezus, na krzyżu umiera,/ Słońce jasność swą zawiera.
3. Pan wyrzekł ostatnie słowa,/Zwisła Mu na piersi głowa;/Matka, pod Nim frasobliwa,/ Stoi z żalu ledwie żywa.

Offertory: Ludu Mój Ludu (People My People)
Ludu mój ludu, cóżem ci uczynił/ W czymem zasmucił, albo w czym zawinił. Jam cię wyzwolił z mocy faraona,/ a tyś przyrządził krzyż na me ramiona.

Communion: Już Przyszedł Jezu (Jesus Has Already Come) -- choir

Post-Communion: Jozefie, Swiety Patronie – sung by choir in honour of St. Joseph’s Feast Day

Recessional: Któryś za nas cierpiał rany (You who suffered, wounded, for us – Lord Jesus, have mercy on us)
Któryś za nas cierpiał rany, Jezu Chryste, zmiłuj się nad nami (sung three times)

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!