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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Piąta Niedziela Zwykła / Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (10:00 am Mass) is for Bronia Markotich offered by Bernie & Jancia LaRusic
TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (4:00 pm Mass) is for all parishioners

Eucharistic Minister for today: Sophie O’Toole
Ushers for collection today: Bernie LaRusic, Joe Gillis

 

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday, February 5: No Mass
Tuesday, February 6: No Mass
Wednesday, February 7: No Mass
Thursday, February 8: No Mass
Friday, February 9, 6:30pm. The Mass intention will be for Aniela Breski offered by Sophie & Roddie O'Toole 7:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet

Sunday, February 11, 10:00am: The Mass intention will be for Frances Philiposki
Lectors: Anne Marie Campbell, Noah Starzomski-Wilson
Eucharistic Minister: Roddie O’Toole
Altar Servers: Matthew Pellerine, Frankie Chislett, Anthony Melski
Ushers: Toni LaRusic, Tony Melski
Greeters: Anna Wesołkowska, Marjorie Ardelli
Altar Society designated volunteers for February: Marilyn Gillis, Joe Gillis
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Sunday, February 11, 4:00 pm: The Mass intention will be for all parishioners
Lector:
Usher: Michael Gillis

Collection receipts for Sunday, January 28: $1251.55 (broken down as follows: $707.00 general collection, $ monthly, $ initial offering, $109.80 votive candles, $19.75 loose, $415.00 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:
Today, on this Fifth Sunday in ordinary time, we have but one full week and only 10 days from the beginning of holy penitential season of Lent. Ash Wednesday will be on Wednesday, February 14. Yesterday, we observed the memorial of Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr from Armenia. A centuries’-old Catholic tradition is the blessing of throats on this day (and usually the weekend after). Today's Mass will conclude with the invitation to come forward and receive the blessing with the two blessed candles. The blessing prayer asks God through the intercession of St. Blaise to deliver us from all afflictions of the throat and all evil. This Monday, I am scheduled (weather allowing) to fly to Florida where priests of the Society of Christ from the North American Province will gather for their study days conference. It is likely that it will be decided where my assignment will be after July 1st. I will again present the case for return of my order to the parishes of St. Anthony/St. Faustina in Dartmouth and St. Mary’s here in Sydney. Please pray for that intention!
I am happy to announce that our parish will again sponsor the TV Mass for Shut- Ins on Sunday, March 18th. We will pre-tape the Mass on Tuesday (March 13th) beginning at 6:00pm. We will be able to provide two readers, two altar servers, a reader to present the intercessions, two gift bearers, choir and audience congregation.
Thanks to all who came to the Friday Candlemas as well as “Polski Piątek” and all those who assisted with the first Saturday Mass and reception.
May all have a blessed week!

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IN MEMORY OF (IMO) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REBUILDING FUND:
IMO Amilda Rose MacKinnon from Gloria and Gerald MacDonald; Lynch Bork; Jan and Heather MacNeil.

LUNCH AFTER MASS NEXT SUNDAY: as we mark the Sunday before Lent. Everyone is welcome. We’ll share some Polish customs for Tłusty Czwartek. The following is a list of parishioners who are next in the rotation to please bring a dish. Thanks for your help! Stephanie Black, Anne Marie Campbell, Tanya Chislett and family, Toni LaRusic, Michelle Pellerine and family, Tony Gniewek, Larry Gniewek, Deanie and John Morykot, Jerry Pocius, Jola and Andrzej Cebula, Teresa Fagan, Janina MacCormack, Tom Urbaniak. Please note: If your name does not periodically appear on the list of parishioners to bring a dish, and if you would like to help out with this from time to time, please let Tom Urbaniak know (902-563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca). Many thanks. Bóg zapłać!

LOAVES AND FISHES: We would be very grateful if everyone could bring a non-perishable item for Loaves and Fishes to the lunch next Sunday.

WELCOME TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: This past September and January, CBU has welcomed a particularly high number of new international students. Here at St. Mary’s, we have been delighted to have with us several students from India at various Masses and most recently at Friday’s Polski Piątek. To students who are new to Cape Breton, we are glad you are here! Please don’t hesitate to speak with any member of the parish if there is any help or advice that will make things easier for you. We’re blessed to have you with us, and please know that you can always feel at home here.

A SPECIAL REQUEST FOR THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER, ANNUAL ECUMENICAL WOMEN'S GATHERING: Our parish has been requested to be represented by a reader.  Meeting for service preparation: February 9th 2:00pm at Westmount United Church. Service March 2nd at 2:00pm at Westmount United Church. If you can represent our parish, please speak with Stephanie Black. We would most grateful.

PLEASE CONSIDER SPONSORING A PEACOCK FEATHER FOR $100 AT THE POLISH VILLAGE HALL: Your name, or the name of a person in whose memory you designate, will be permanently inscribed on the wall below a painted peacock feather downstairs in the Polish Village Hall. The hall has recently gone through some major improvements. Thanks for your help in promoting the hall as a hub for the community. Please speak with any member of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society or call 902-564-8494.

“THE POLISH CAPE BRETONERS”: A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COLOURING BOOK PROJECT: (A project of CBU’S Tompkins Institute, in consultation with our parish and the Polish community). In the January 21st bulletin, the insert had a list of possible living sites and traditions to be featured and described in Polish and English. This colouring book will be a guide to both visitors and residents. Feedback and suggestions are kindly encouraged. There is a copy of this insert on the bulletin board near the main entrance.

Święty Błażej / St. Blaise was murdered in 316 for his devotion as a Christian leader. He was a caring physician who became a priest and bishop. He lived a very modest life helping others. Through intense prayer, he interceded for miracles of healing, feeling compassion for everyone who was sick. At least once, he rescued a child who was choking, which is why his intercession is sought for the blessing of throats. His image often shows him holding two crossed candles as he offers a blessing. He is also the patron saint of Dubrovnik, Croatia, where major celebrations are organized on February 3.

A RECENT MESSAGE ON TWITTER FROM THE HOLY FATHER:“A faith that does not trouble us is a troubled faith. A faith that does not make us grow is a faith that needs to grow.”

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;

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: Witaj Jutrzenko (Greetings to the Dawn)
Psalm: Lord, you care for those who are broken in spirit
Offertory: Pod Twą obronę (For Thy Protection)
Communion: Pan Jezus już się zbliża (The Lord Jesus is Near)
Post-Communion: Zróbcie mu miejsce (Make Room for Him)
Recessional: Ciebie Boże chwalimy ( Holy God We Praise Thy Name)

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

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POLISH “POP-UP” TUTORIAL FOR TŁUSTY CZWARTEK::
Tłusty Czwartek (twoo-sti / ch-VAR-tek) – Fat Thursday (Thurs. before Lent)
Pączki - (p-oh-nch-key) - filled donuts
Śledzik (sh-le-jeek) – Herring Night (the eve of Ash Wednesday)
Chruściki (hroos-cheek-ee) – angel wings
Zapusty (za-poos-ti) – a carnival season that typically begins at Epiphany and continues until either Candlemas or Lent