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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Uroczystość Najświętszego Ciała i Krwi Chrystusa / Corpus Christi

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (10:00 am Mass) is for Irene Melnick & Roman Siwak offered by Steve Melnick & Stephanie Melnick Black
TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (4:00 pm Mass) is for all parishioners

Eucharistic Minister for today:
Ushers for collection today: Larry Gniewek, Robert Melski Jr.

 

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday, June 4, 8:30am The Mass intention will be for Bishop Colin Campbell offered by Father Rich
Tuesday, June 5: No Mass
Wednesday, June 6, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for a special intention offered by Jean Annette White 7:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa
Thursday, June 7, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Stephen Campbell offered by Roddie and Sophie O’Toole
Friday, June 8, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Joseph Vassallo offered by Herb and Catherine Tucker 7:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet

Sunday, June 10, 10:00am: The Mass intention will be for John and Bronia Melnick offered by Steve Melnick and family
Lectors: Andrzej Cebula, Noah Starzomski-Wilson
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski Wilson, James Clarke, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Joe Gillis, Tony Melski
Greeters: Joan Mosher, Peggy Ryba
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 10, 4:00 pm: The Mass intention will be for all parishioners
Lector:
Usher:

Collection receipts for Sunday, May 27: $693.00 (broken down as follows: $552.00 general collection, $80.00 monthly, $25.00 votive candles, $21.00 loose, $10.00 Papal charities, $15.00 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:
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, which is also known in Latin as “Corpus Christi” and in Polish as “Boze Cialo.” This feast was instituted in 1264 by Pope Urban IV in response to the growing disbelief or skepticism in the teaching of the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. At one time in all Catholic churches, elaborate processions with the monstrance took place in cities, towns, and villages. It has unfortunately disappeared in many Catholic churches, but Poland and Polish Catholics outside of Poland have largely kept the tradition. In 1990, we revived the procession and even invited our neighbours at Holy Ghost Church to join us. It has since then become somewhat erratic with the changing of pastors, and another factor has been our Cape Breton climate at the end of May or beginning of June. Hopefully today, whether in or out of the church, we will honour and reverence Jesus’s presence with a manifestation of our belief with a Eucharistic procession. We sincerely welcome – serdecznie witamy – Fr. Joseph (Joe) Mróz, SJ, who is here for two weeks taking my place. As mentioned last week, Fr. Joe is chaplain at Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Fr. Joe’s family has roots here in Cape Breton and in the Pier. The last Sunday 4:00pm Mass will be on June 24th. Beginning the last week of June, there will be only one weekday evening Mass on Wednesdays at 6:30pm followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa or another seasonal devotion. Next week, please remember the parish’s Annual General Meeting. Even though I will be absent, I have written a message for the report.

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

BOŻE CIAŁO/CORPUS CHRISTI TODAY: The procession will be indoors because of the cold and windy weather (and wet ground).

LUNCH AFTER MASS TODAY: in “Sala 1050”, everyone is welcome. This will also be a chance to chat with and welcome Fr. Joe Mróz, who will be with us for the next couple of weeks!

LOAVES AND FISHES: Thank you to everyone who brought a non-perishable item today. There will be a box at the entrance to the lunch area

PARISH’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: after the 10:00am Mass next Sunday. A written annual report will also be distributed. There are some advance copies at the back of the church.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN STEERING COMMITTEE. The next meeting is Monday, June 11, at 4:00pm (a week from tomorrow). This is for the weekly meals in our church (in collaboration with other faith communities), starting late September for six-month pilot, free or pay-what-you-can, restoring a service previously offered at Trinity United Church before it closed in 2013.

THE CANADIAN POLISH CONGRESS – ATLANTIC CANADA DISTRICT is going ahead. This will give our Polish organizations direct access to national support/collaboration. A steering committee has been meeting by teleconference to make this happen. The launch will be on Sunday, Sept. 30, in Sydney. Everyone will be welcome. Wladyslaw Lizon, national president of the Canadian Polish Congress, will be here. Representatives of Polish groups in Halifax will be here too.

KITCHEN CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: After deliberation, the Rada decided to go with a higher, more durable quality of wood cabinets. These will take about six weeks to arrive, so we will have a short lull in construction. We’re looking forward to this final piece of our rebuilding!

MEMORIAL HYMN SING, WARDEN UNITED CHURCH: 44 Fifth St, New Aberdeen (Glace Bay). This evening at 7:00pm. Featuring Coal Town Chorus and lots of other local talent. This is to raise funds for renovations that are needed this year. (Warden United Church was a kind donor to our rebuilding. It is currently one of Rev. Alison Etter’s churches in Glace Bay.) All welcome. Free-will offering.

ST. ALBAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, WHITNEY PIER: 116th anniversary concert, this evening at 7:00pm.

SECOND DRAFT OF REBUILDING 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 pochwalon na wieki (Be Praised For the Ages)
Psalm: I will take the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord
Offertory:Pobogosław Jezu Drogi (Bless Your Children)
Communion: Daj Mi Jezusa (Grant Me Jesus)
Post-Communion: Serce Twe Jezu (Heart of Jesus)
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: