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 Evo DiPierro: Administrator: dipierro@dal.ca 902-564-4222

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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XVI Niedziela Zwykła / 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading:
Psalm:
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading:
Ewangelia / Gospel:

HOLY MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
Sunday, July 21, 9:30am Mass intention for the souls of Józef and Maria Wołoszyn offered by Michael and Ursula Melski
Wednesday July 24 6:30pm Mass intention for the soul of Alison Etter offered by Simon Gillis, and intention for Donovan Nault offered by Catherine and Herb Tucker, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
Sunday, July 28, 9:30am Mass intention for the soul of Alison Etter offered by Marilyn and Joe Gillis

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

STO LAT!! Wishing Shirley Ardelli and Peggy Ryba many blessings on their upcoming birthday (July 25). Sending lots of love and good wishes!

PRAYERS FOR HEALTH: Marilyn Gillis has asked us to keep Joe in our prayers this week.

THEME FOR THIS YEAR’S NOVA SCOTIA POLISH HERITAGE MONTH (September) will be “Special Walks.” Although there will be a wide range of activities, there will be some particular emphasis on walking tours, nature-language hikes (to learn some Polish words), cemetery visits, site visits and more. We will also feature some of the work students did to propose a future Galicia Brook walkway near the church.

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP: Everyone is invited to consider becoming a member of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society. The Society owns and operates the Polish Village Hall and is involved in a number of cultural and service projects. Founded in 1909, the Society is the oldest Polish community organization in Canada. In recognition of this, the Polish Village Hall is an officially designated heritage landmark. The Society has been working on a very positive hall revitalization project and recently developed the Twin City Pocket Park. Membership is $30 per year. Only members who are on the board are required to attend meetings. Other members participate in activities as they wish and can run for the board and vote at annual general meetings. As per recent correspondence with members, the AGM will take place as a lunchtime gathering (marking the 115th anniversary of the Society) either on September 13 or September 20 (both are Fridays). The date will be confirmed.

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).
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 July 14: unavailable. 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: Witaj Jutrzenko ( Hymn to the Blessed Virgin Mary – who shines even over the sun)
1.Witaj, Jutrzenko, rano powstająca/ Ślicznaś jak miesiąc, ranno powstająca /Ty świecisz mile światu w Częstochowie / Gdzie czołem biją świata monarchowie
2.Tobie koronę z gwiazd dwunastu dano /Świata wszystkiego Panią Cię nazwano/ Na Jasnej Górze, jaśniejesz nad słońce /Tu lud upada do nóg swej Patronce

Offertory: Pod Twą obronę (For Thy Protection) Hymn #1 in the book in the pews, Przez Pokolenia: Prayers and Customs of St. Mary’s Polish Church.

Communion: Pan Jezus już się zbliża (The Lord Jesus is Near) - choir

Post-Communion: Czarna Madonna (A Hymn to Our Lady of Częstochowa)
Jest zakątek na tej ziemi,/ Gdzie powracać każdy chce,/ Gdzie króluje Jej Oblicze, Na Nim cięte rysy dwie./ Wzrok ma smutny, zatroskany,/ Jakby chciała prosić cię, Byś w matczyną Jej opiekę oddał się.
Ref.Madonno, Czarna Madonno,/ Jak dobrze Twym dzieckiem być!/ O, pozwól, Czarna Madonno,/ W ramiona Twoje się skryć!

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!