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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Niedziela Miłosierdzia Bożego / Divine Mercy Sunday

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Dz/Acts 4,32-35
Psalm: 118
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: 1 J 5,1-6
Ewangelia / Gospel: J 20,19-31

HOLY MASSES FOR THIS WEEK:
Niedziela Miłosierdzia Bożego / Divine Mercy Sunday 9:30am Mass intention for the souls of Michael & Dawn Marie Ardelli offered by Shirley Ardelli & family, followed by
Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Benediction
Wednesday, April 10, 6:30pm, Mass intention for the soul of Mike Morykot offered by Toni LaRusic, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
Sunday, April 14, 9:30am Third Sunday of Easter Mass intention for the soul of Mike Morykot offered by Marilyn and Joe Gillis, followed by parish Easter brunch in Sala 1050

Niedziela Miłosierdzia Bożego / A Note on Divine Mercy Sunday:
“Jesus said to Sr. Faustyna one day: Humanity will never find peace until it turns with trust to Divine Mercy.
Divine Mercy! This is the Easter gift that the Church receives from the risen Christ and offers to humanity.”- St. John Paul II
Sister Faustyna Kowalska (1905-1938) was canonized in 2000, and John Paul II officially designated the Sunday after Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday in the General Roman Calendar, an important moment of Grace and Devotion reflecting what was communicated to Sister Faustyna. Divine Mercy Sunday is also the day after the end of the Novena of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, which begins on Good Friday. Its closing prayer is: “Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.”

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARISH EASTER ŚWIĘCONKA BREAKFAST: Sunday, April 14 after 9:30am Mass. Please bring a dish if you can. If possible, please consider bringing an item that might be common for a Polish Easter breakfast – eg. sausages, tomatoes, cheese, any pastries or breads, fruits, pickles, etc.

STO LAT! Birthday blessings to Marjorie Ardelli and to John Morykot! Appreciation and warm wishes! Health and happiness!

HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES to the family of Anna Melski. The parish’s prayers are with you. Wieczny odpoczynek racz jej dać Panie.

DZIĘKUJEMY SERDECZNIE/ SINCERE THANKS for help with recent events and getting the church ready for Holy Week and Easter, plus yesterday’s beautiful blessings, the food collection, and the baskets for people who are homebound.

FOOD CUPBOARD: Thanks so much for contributing any non-perishable items at the entrance of the church.

UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE: Thank you for continued support. We have been supporting the efforts of our sister city, Wałbrzych, Poland, which has been caring for
thousands of refugees plus the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace and the Catholic Near East Welfare Association

OUR POLISH-THEMED RADIO SEGMENTS: Marking four years already! The Coast Radio FM 89.7 (weekdays at 3:50pm and 7:50pm or any time at coastalradio.ca). This coming week’s segment is about Polish words for flowers and the month of April. Thank you to Stephanie Black for lending her voice. This week’s segment is dedicated to the memory of Alison Etter from Juliette MacLeod.
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!
NOTE: WE’LL BE RECORDING OUR NEXT ROUND OF SEGMENTS THIS COMING FRIDAY.

COLLECTION FOR MARCH 31: $3093.20. 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: Alleluja biją dzwony (Alleluia, the Bells are Ringing)
Alleluja! biją dzwony, / Głosząc w świata wszystkie strony, / Że zmartwychwstał Pan. /
Alleluja, alleluja, alleluja! Biją długo i radośnie, / Że aż w piersiach serce rośnie, / Triumf
prawdzie dan. / Alleluja, alleluja, alleluja! W majestatcie Boskiej chwały. / Idzie Chrystus
Zmartwychwstały. / Między uczniów swych / Alleluja, alleluja, alleluja!

Offertory: Wstał Pan Chrystus (Christ is Risen)
Wstał Pan Chrystus z martwych ninie, / Alleluja alleluja. / Uweselił lud swój mile /Alleluja
alleluja./ Nie żałował życia swego/ Alleluja alleluja./ Dla człowieka mizernego Alleluja alleluja.
Christ is risen, earth rejoices. Alleluia, Alleluia. / Christians all unite your voices. Alleluia,
Alleluia. / He who suffered death and sorrow, Alleluia, Alleluia / Rose triumphant in the morrow,
Alleluia, Alleluia

Communion: Pan, Kiedyś Stanął Nad Brzegiem (When You Stood By the Seashore) - choir

Post-Communion: Jezu Ufam Tobie (Jesus, I Trust in You) – for Divine Mercy Sunday

Recessional: Nie Zna Smierci (He Knows Not Death)
Nie zna śmierci Pan żywota, chociaż przeszedł przez jej wrota:/ Rozerwała grobu pęta, ręka
święta. Alleluja. Adamie, dług twój spłacony, okup ludzi dokończony;/ Wnijdziesz w niebo z
szczęśliwemi dziećmi twemi. Alleluja. Próżno, żołnierze, strzeżecie, w tym grobie Go nie
znajdziecie; Wstał, przeniknął sklepu mury, Bóg natury. Alleluja

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!