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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Zesłania Ducha Świętego / Pentecost

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (10:00 am Mass) is for John LaRusic offered by the LaRusic family
TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (4:00 pm Mass) is for all parishioners

Eucharistic Minister for today:Janet Hawthorne
Ushers for collection today: Joe Gillis, Robert Melski Jr.

 

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday, May 21, 8:30am The Mass intention will be for Mexine Fennell offered by Estelle Lund
Tuesday, May 22: No Mass
Wednesday, May 23, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Fred and Nora Baker offered by Jean Annette White
Thursday, May 24, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Gerald Donovan offered by Sophie and Roddie O’Toole
Friday, May 25, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be in thanksgiving offered by Father Rich

Sunday, May 27, 10:00am: The Mass intention will be for deceased members of the Kieć and Baker families
Lectors: Stephanie Black, Anna Wesołkowska
Eucharistic Minister: Marilyn Gillis
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, Caleigh Pellerine, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Bernie LaRusic, Tony Gniewek
Greeters: Catherine Tucker, Herb Tucker
Altar Society designated volunteers for May 1-22: Peggy Ryba, Lynette Ryba
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Sunday, May 27, 4:00 pm: The Mass intention will be for Michael Ardelli and Dawn Marie Wadden
Lector:
Usher:

Collection receipts for Sunday, May 13: $1225.90 (broken down as follows: $932.00 general collection, $165.00 monthly, $votive candles, $68.90 loose, $70.00 Papal works, $60.00 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:
Dear Parishioners & Friends:
This Sunday we conclude the Easter season with the 50th day after the Resurrection as we celebrate the final promise of the Lord Jesus, realized through the coming of the Holy Spirit. On this day when many thousands of Jews from around the Mediterranean world were assembled in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit came like tongues of fire upon the apostles and Mary. This is correctly called the birthday of the Church. Empowered by the Spirit, the apostles and disciples now will go throughout the world and witness to the “Good News” that Jesus is the Son of God risen from the dead! Today at Mass, our four newly confirmed youth will receive a cross as well as their certificate of Confirmation.    I want to thank again all who helped to make last Sunday a beautiful celebration. The bishop was indeed impressed. This week, I was told that the changes in the parishes will be announced. I am expecting an e-mail with the announcement, but as I write I have not received it. If it comes later tonight (Friday) or Saturday, I will announce it at Mass. I hope all enjoy the Victoria Day long weekend!

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IN MEMORY OF (IMO) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REBUILDING FUND:
IMO Maria Wroblewska from Aggie Stephenson
IMO Julia Nowak & Ludwika Tynski from Nellie Tynski
Other donors: Anne Marie Campbell

DZIĘKUJEMY! Thanks to all our fellow parishioners and friends for making last Sunday’s Confirmations so meaningful and special. Thanks to everyone who helped with organizing in any way.

From left to right: Brianna Pellerine, James Campbell, Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, Bishop Brian Dunn, Matthew Pellerine, Caleigh Pellerine, Fr. Rich Philiposki, Noah Starzomski-Wilson

LOAVES AND FISHES: Last week’s non-perishable contributions to Loaves and Fishes were very much appreciated!

POGORIA POLISH FOLK rehearsal after Mass today. All welcome.

SECOND DRAFT OF DONOR LIST for upcoming donor recognition wall. There are binders at the back of the church. Thanks for your corrections in the first round. A new draft is now ready for your review. Please write any additional corrections in the binders. Thanks for your help!

PARISH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: after the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, May 27. We will have financial and other reports and updates, and Rada election. If you might be interested in recommending someone for the Rada, please speak by the end of tomorrow with any of the following members of the Nominations Committee: Marjorie Ardelli, Janet Hawthorne, or Krista Ann Starzomski. Nominations must be made in advance and cannot be made on the floor.

PARISH FOOD GARDEN COMMITTEE: We would be most grateful for volunteers to be part of this year’s committee. It will involve some help with planting, weeding, and harvesting our ogródek (Polish food garden). At planting time, we will also do a fun Polish-language tutorial related to gardening. Much of the produce will go to our Community Kitchen. Please call 902-563-1226

COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROJECT RECENT DONATION: The Community Kitchen Project Steering Committee, which includes representatives of our parish and other local faith communities, met on Monday. The plan is to restore, here at St. Mary’s, the weekly noon-time community meal (free of charge or pay what you can) that was offered at Trinity United Church before it closed in 2013. It will be a six-month pilot project starting in late September. It was announced at Monday’s meeting that the Ladies’ Fellowship Society at United Heritage Church has donated $1,000 to help get this service started! NSCC Marconi Campus has pledged support as well. The Whitney Pier Polish Kitchen Society (which was incorporated in 2017) is responsible for the project account, grant applications, and reporting

KITCHEN CONSTRUCTION: The last major component (the cupboards) has been finalized. Some materials have to be ordered in, but the end is in sight now! Thanks so much!

FROM POPE FRANCIS' HOMILY LAST YEAR ON PENTECOST SUNDAY: The spirit of forgiveness resolves everything in harmony, and leads us to reject every other way: the way of hasty judgement, the cul-de-sac of closing every door, the one-way street criticizing others

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: Pamiątkę dnia Świątecznego (Memory of this Holy Day)
Psalm: Lord, from you comes my praise in the great congregation
Offertory: Come Holy Ghost, creator blest
Communion: Jezusa Ukrytego (Jesus, My Lord)
Post-Communion: Pan Jezus już się zbliża (The Lord Jesus is Now Near)
Recessional: Chwalcie łąki umajone (Raise Your Voices)

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