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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Niedziela Trójcy Świętej / Holy Trinity Sunday

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (10:00 am Mass) is for deceased members of the Kieć and Baker families
TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (4:00 pm Mass) is for Michael Ardelli and Dawn Marie Wadden from Shirley & family

Eucharistic Minister for today:Marilyn Gillis
Ushers for collection today: Bernie LaRusic, Tony Gniewek

 

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday, May 28, 8:30am The Mass intention will be for Michael and Charles Novak offered by Sophie and Roddie O’Toole 9:00am Litany to Blessed Mother
Tuesday, May 29: No Mass
Wednesday, May 30, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for souls in purgatory offered by Jean Annette White 7:00pm Litany to Blessed Mother
Thursday, May 31, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for our parishioners 7:00pm Litany to Blessed Mother
Friday, June 1, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be in thanksgiving offered by Father Rich 7:00pm Litany to Sacred Heart of Jesus
Saturday, June 2, 8:30am The Mass intention will be for peace in the world

Sunday, June 3, 10:00am: The Mass intention will be for Irene Melnick offered by Steve Melnick & Stephanie Melnick Black
Lectors: Edyta Bączyk, Tom Urbaniak
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Frankie Chislett, Caleigh Pellerine, Matthew Pellerine, Anthony Melski
Ushers: Larry Gniewek, Robert Melski Jr.
Greeters: Toni LaRusic, Janina MaCormack
Altar Society designated volunteers for June: Anne Marie Campbell, Stephanie Black
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Sunday, June 3, 4:00 pm: The Mass intention will be for
Lector:
Usher:

Collection receipts for Sunday, May 20: $769.10 (broken down as follows: $570.00 general collection, $5.00 monthly, $114.10 votive candles, $55.00 loose, $10.00 Papal charities, $10.00 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 będzie pochwalony Jezus Chrystus! Praise be Jesus Christ!
Dear Parishioners & Friends:
We concluded the Easter season last Sunday with the Solemnity of Pentecost. The Paschal candle was put away (except for funerals and baptisms), the red colour disappeared from the altar and processional cross. We return to the ordinary (green colour) time of the Church year. However, today and next Sunday we have special solemnities observed. Today we celebrate the great mystery of the Most Holy Trinity (God in three persons). Next Sunday, we celebrate the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, more often known by the Latin name CORPUS CHRISTI or in Polish “BOZE CIALO.” If the weather cooperates, we will have the traditional procession to three altars on the parish grounds. Later this week, Fr. Joseph Mroz, SJ, the nephew of Stella Paruch, will arrive by ferry from Newfoundland. Father Joe is the chaplain for students and faculty at Memorial University in St. John’s. He will take my place as I take two weeks’ vacation. The new pastor, Fr. Dennis Lamey’s, appointment will be effective on Wednesday, June 27. Let us pray for all priests and parishes that undergo transition.

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IN MEMORY OF (IMO) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REBUILDING FUND:

BOŻE CIAŁO/CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY (JUNE 3) – LUNCH AFTER MASS NEXT SUNDAY: Everyone is welcome. It will also be a chance to welcome (back) Fr. Joe Mroz. The following is a list of parishioners who are next in the rotation to please bring a dish: Janet Hawthorne, Rita MacDonald,  Evelyn Wojcik, Catherine and Herb Tucker, Linda Morykot, Edyta Baczyk, Patsy Kiley, Michelle Pellerine and family, Edmund and Magda Rudiuk, Janina MacCormack, Angela and Howie Doiron, Teresa Fagan

LOAVES AND FISHES: If you can, please bring a non-perishable item for Loaves and Fishes next Sunday. Many thanks.

PIERSCAPE: happening this week with various events in our community. Opening reception this evening at 7:00pm at Whitney Pier Memorial School.

ST. MICHAEL'S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY meets this evening at 7:00pm.

OUR PARISH’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Nominating Committee has been working diligently ahead of the Annual General Meeting, but decided to make a request to Rada for a short postponement of the date in order to be able to complete the Nominating Committee’s work. The new date for the Annual General Meeting will be Sunday, June 10, after the 10:00am Mass. However, we will still have the usual AGM documents (eg. pastor’s message, financial report, activities summary) ready earlier (by next Sunday), for anyone who may wish a copy before the day of the meeting. Please continue to be in touch with the Nominating Committee with input and nominations: The Nominating Committee consists of three non-current Rada members -- Marjorie Ardelli, Janet Hawthorne, Krista Ann Starzomski – plus a current Rada member (Tom Urbaniak) who is not re-offering, having served six consecutive years and reached the term limit. The report of the Nominating Committee is reviewed by the pastor before the AGM.

FATHER NORMAN MacPHEE (a former pastor) will celebrate his 60th anniversary of ordination on Friday, June 1, at a Mass of Thanksgiving at 6:00pm at Holy Cross Church in Glace Bay. All are invited to the Mass and reception.

CORO CANTABILE will have a celebration in song on Sunday, June 3, at 7:00pm at St. Anne’s Church in Glace Bay. Admission is $20.

SPECIAL HEALING MASS at St. Joseph (North Sydney) on Monday, June 4, at 7:00pm. There will be three priests (Fr. Denis Phaneuf from Saskatoon, Fr. Charlie Cameron, and Fr. Patrick O’Neill). All are welcome.

PREPARING PARISH GROUNDS FOR SUMMER: a kind request for help on Friday. With Boże Ciało/Corpus Christi coming up next Sunday (and an outdoor procession weather permitting), we would like to get the grotto area and grounds prepared for summer, clean up litter, trim, etc. Would you be able to spare some time on Friday morning (June 1) at 9:00am? Weather permitting. It would be truly appreciated. Please meet at the church.  Thanks so much.

MONTE CASSINO: Anna Wesolkowska sent a link to an excellent article this week in the Globe and Mail on this crucial part of Polish and Canadian history, crucial to the Allied victory in World War II and so devastating and traumatic in loss of life. To access the article, simply google “Monte Cassino: The hope that bloomed in the rubble of war.”

SECOND DRAFT OF DONORS’ LIST is in binders at the back of the church. Please make corrections right on the sheets. Dziekujemy!

POPE FRANCIS' UNIVERSAL PRAYER INTENTION FOR JUNE: That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences

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: Bądź uwielbiony, Panie (Be Praised, O Lord)
Psalm: Blessed are the people the Lord has chosen as his heritage
Offertory: Jeden w Naturze (One with Nature)
Communion: Bądźże pozdrowiona (Humbly, We Adore Thee)
Post-Communion: Jezu bądź, ze Mną (Jesus, Be With Me)
Recessional: Chwalcie łąki umajone (Raise Your Voices)

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