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!
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 902-564-4847 or cell 902-577-6331

MSZY/MASSES: Sunday at 10:00 am, 4:00 pm
Weekday Masses: Days & times vary
First Saturday of the month at 8:30 am
Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa following the Wednesday evening Mass
Chaplet of Divine Mercy following the Friday evening Masss

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

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (10:00 am Mass) is for Dawn Marie Wadden offered by Shirley Ardelli & family
TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (4:00 pm Mass) is for all parishioners

Eucharistic Minister for today: Roddie O'Toole
Ushers for collection today: Robert Melski Sr., Joe Gillis

 

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday, January 15, 8:30am. The Mass intention will be offered for a cause of Elisabeth Leseur
Tuesday, January 16: No Mass
Wednesday, January 17, 6:30pm. The Mass intention will be for Annie Schella offered by Jancia & Bernie LaRusic 7:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
Thursday, January 18, 6:30pm. The Mass intention will be for Mary Adele Benoit offered by Angela Doiron
Friday, January 19, 6:30pm. The Mass intention will be for Amilda Rose MacKinnon-Kelly offered by Shirley Ardelli 7:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet

Sunday, January 21, 10:00am: The Mass intention will be for all parishioners
Lectors: Krista Ann Starzomski, Edyta Bączyk
Eucharistic Minister: Janet Hawthorne
Altar Servers: Frankie Chislett, Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, James Clarke, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Larry Gniewek, Robert Melski Jr.
Greeters: Peggy Ryba, Joan Mosher
Altar Society designated volunteers for January 7-28: Anne Marie Campbell, Ursula Melski
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Sunday, January 21, 4:00 pm: The Mass intention will be for Antoni, Marcin, Jan Wojciech offered by Father Rich
Lector: Jerry Pocius
Usher: Michael Gillis

Collection receipts for Sunday, January 7: $1363.30 (broken down as follows: $645.00 general collection, $235.00monthly, $115.00 initial offering, $43.00 votive candles, $30.30 loose, $295.00 rebuilding fund). Thank you very much for your generous support of St. Mary's Polish Parish. Dziekujemy bardzo.

MASS CARDS / VIGIL INTENTIONS: To reserve Mass Intentions / Vigil Intentions, please call Father Rich (902-564-4847 or cell 902-577-6331) or Carolyn Ardelli-Kiley (902-539-1725).

IN MEMORIAM DONATION: In Memoriam donations will be acknowledged in the bulletin. Building Fund contributions will go toward the new church. To contribute to the Rebuilding Fund, if you do not have an envelope, you can write on your regular envelope or cheque “Designated to the Rebuilding of St. Mary’s Polish Church.”

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

FATHER RICH REPORTS:
Niech Bedzie Pochwalony Jezus Chrystus! Praise be Jesus Christ!
Dear Parishioners & Friends:
Although the liturgical calendar for the Christmas season ended last Monday with the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, in Polish church tradition it is extended somewhat as a few "kolędy" carols are still sung at Mass until the grand finale on the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (also known as Candlemas Day or Our Lady of the Candles). In Polish, it is called "Matki Boskiej Gromicznej". This year it falls on Friday, February 2nd. On that day there will be an earlier Mass at 6:00pm in church. We will bless candles and have a procession around the church singing our beloved "kolędy" for the last time. Afterwards at the Polish Village Hall will be the "Polski Piatek" (Polish Friday) celebration.
I want to thank all parishioners who invited me to visit and bless their homes and residences this year. I have finished most of my visits with just a few more to do this week. I also thank you for your personal gifts to me.
Tom Urbaniak and I met on Friday with Art Fennell (sign artist) to discuss the donor recognition plaque work. There are many things to consider on how we will have the wording as well as categories. Since it will take some time to begin this work, I would extend the opportunity again to the end of January.  There is still the opportunity to memorialize your deceased loved one(s) or family that were part of St. Mary’s Parish. The offering requested is $200.  Even though we may have sufficient funds already to complete the kitchen, there will be other things and projects to improve and beautify our church and parish facilities.
As it is sometimes difficult with our new money bills to place them in the offering boxes for the votive candles, we will have a small basket nearby to leave your offering. The large five-day votive candles that burn before the images of the Merciful Jesus (Divine Mercy) and Our Lady of Czestochowa are available to light for the offering of five dollars.   As we enter further into the New Year that the Lord has given us may we be faithful in whatever resolutions and intentions we have to improve our lives both physically and spiritually.
Have a blessed week !

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IN MEMORY OF (IMO) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REBUILDING FUND:
IMO Amilda Rose MacKinnon-Kelly from Wayne Joseph; Patsy Kiley; Kathy House
IMO Stanwick (Staczykiewicz) family

PARISH OPŁATEK POTLUCK: Please join us this afternoon at 2:00 pm (until 4:00pm) at the Polish Village Hall for our parish’s annual Opłatek Potluck. Each year for the past 105 years, the parish has had this meal and sharing of the Opłatek Christmas wafer as a special way to conclude the Christmas season. Everyone is welcome. There is no charge. We are grateful to anyone who can bring a dish. Also, please bring a non-perishable item for Loaves and Fishes if possible. Please invite family and friends. Do zobaczenia. See you this afternoon. Bóg zapłać!

NEXT POLSKI PIĄTEK: (Polish Friday) Friday, February 2nd, after 6:00 pm Mass. Theme: Polish Candlemas traditions. No charge. Location: Polish Village, downstairs. There will be food (grateful to anyone who can bring a dish) and cash bar.

A MESSAGE FROM STELLA PARUCH: Stella would like to sincerely thank all fellow parishioners for your warm kindness, care and support. Thank you for your prayers for the soul of son Kenny. Thank you for your condolences and prayers for the entire family. Bóg zapłać!

COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROJECT: As previously reported, as a follow-up to the Pier Community Development Walks, a few faith communities and others are discussing working together to resume the weekly Pier community meals (Loaves and Fishes satellite service) previously offered at Trinity United Church before it closed in 2013, when the site became unavailable. The concept is that the collaborating groups/ inter-faith steering committee would use our kitchen (after it’s completed) and Sala for this weekly service to the community, since our location is central and wheelchair-accessible. We are having a focus group lunch meeting to further discuss this on Tuesday from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm in our church. Anyone from our parish who may be interested and would like to be there is most welcome. If you would like to attend, please call 902-563-1226.

PHOTO IN DIOCESAN NEWSLETTER / BLESSING OF CHALK/ MANY THANKS TO OUR ALTAR SERVERS FOR ALL YOUR SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! 

The above photo is on the cover of the January diocesan newsletter. It shows our traditional Epiphany blessing of chalk. It’s also an opportunity to express our parish’s gratitude to all of our altar servers (altar servers in the picture and those not in the photo) for your work throughout the year! Dziękujemy! Shown from left to right are:  Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, Fr. Rich Philiposki, Matthew Pellerine, Anthony Melski, Frankie Chislett, and Robbie Melski. (Photo by Alison Etter.)

SPONSORSHIP OF TRADITIONAL POLISH PEACOCK FEATHER: (permanently painted) at the Polish Village Hall in memory of loved ones. $100. This is to support the continued renovation of the hall. Please speak with any member of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society. Thank you for your support.

MARDI GRAS DANCE: Saturday, February 3rd, 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. DJ Jimmy MacKinnon. Proceeds to support the upkeep of the Polish Village Hall as a valuable hub for our community. Tickets $5. 902-371-5088. Tickets will also be at Ursula’s Hair Design

IN MEMORIAM / BUILDING FUND ENVELOPES / REBUILDING FUND ENVELOPES are at the back of the church. Many thanks for your support.

TO CONTRIBUTE ON-LINE TO OUR REBUILDING, PLEASE GO TO OUR PARISH WEB HOME PAGE (www.stmaryspolishparish.ca) and please click the link to our Canada Helps donation page. It’s a secure system and you’ll receive your charitable tax receipt promptly. Thanks for your support! Please spread the word.

REBUILDING FUND CONTRIBUTIONS: Building Fund contributions will go toward the new church. To contribute to the rebuilding if you do not have an envelope, you can also write on your regular envelope or cheque “Designated to the Rebuilding of St. Mary’s Polish Church.”.Donations can also be made by regular mail: St. Mary's Polish Parish 21 Wesley St. , Sydney, N.S. B1N 2M5. Thank you so much for your support.

THE RENOVATED AND REFURBISHED POLISH VILLAGE HALL is a comfortable, well appointed, modernized venue for events large and small. Please consider renting the hall for your events.The beautifully renovated downstairs is now available again for rentals for holiday parties or other occasions Please call 564-8494; bernielarusic_392@hotmail.com

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR ON-LINE “VIRTUAL TOUR” AND AN 8.5 MINUTE PARISH WELCOME VIDEO ON OUR WEBSITE:  www.stmaryspolishparish.ca

Życzenia na miłego nowego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week! Bóg zapłać!

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TODAY’S HYMNS: 10:00 am Mass
Entrance: Pójdźmy wszyscy do stajenki (To the Manger)
Psalm: Here I am Lord, I come to do your will
Offertory: Bóg się rodzi (God is Born)
Communion: Śliczna Panienka (Fairest of Maidens)
Post-Communion: Lulajże, Jezuniu (Lullaby to Jesus)
Recessional: Dzisiaj w Betlejem (Today in Bethlehem)

TODAY’S HYMNS: 4:00 pm Mass (See Pages in St. Joseph Sunday Missal)
Entrance:
Recessional:

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POLISH POP-UP TUTORIAL:
Chrzcielnica (kshchel-NEE-tsa) - Baptismal Font
Woda (VO-da) - Water
Świeca (Shwee-ET-sa) - Candle
Rodzice chrzestni (rod-JEE-tseh KSHEST-nee) - Godparents
Jan chrzciciel (yan KSHCHEE-chel) - John the Baptist