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!
St. Mary’s Polish Church is a heritage landmark designated by the Province of Nova Scotia
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 Dennis Lamey 902-564-4222

MSZY/MASSES: Sunday at 9:30am, Wednesday at 6:30pm
Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa following the Wednesday evening Mass

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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Trzynasta Niedziela Zwykła / Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Valerie (Kieć) Baker offered by Jean Annette and Richard White

Eucharistic Minister for today:
Ushers for collection today: Larry Gniewek, Toni LaRusic

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

WEEKDAY MASSES:
Wednesday, July 4, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for the souls of Nora and Fred Baker offered by Jean Annette White 7:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa
Saturday, July 7, 11:00am

Sunday, July 8, 9:30am: The Mass intention will be for the souls of Lawrence and Isabelle Vassallo offered by Catherine and Herb Tucker
Lectors: Anna Wesołkowska, Noah Starzomski-Wilson
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Caleigh Pellerine, Matthew Pellerine, James Clarke, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Joe Gillis, Robert Melski Jr.
Greeters: Vicki Aucoin, Stephanie Black
Altar Society designated volunteers for July: Sophie O’Toole, Angela Doiron
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, June 24: $761.00 (broken down as follows: $562.00 general collection, $ monthly, $ votive candles, $27.00 loose, $152.00 rebuilding fund). Thank you very much for your generous support of St. Mary's Polish Parish. Dziekujemy bardzo.

MASS INTENTIONS / VIGIL CANDLE: To reserve Mass Intentions / Vigil Intentions, please contact Fr. Dennis directly at 902-564-4222.

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

Happy Canada Day! Bonne fête du Canada! Wesołego dnia Kanady!

WITAMY / WELCOME to our new pastor, Fr. Dennis Lamey! Please join us after Mass for lunch and cake and a chance to welcome Fr. Dennis. Everyone is invited to lunch. (Please note that Fr. Dennis will have to leave shortly after the start of the lunch as his next Mass at St. Theresa’s is at 11:00am) We are looking forward to working with Fr. Dennis!

LOAVES AND FISHES: If you brought a non-perishable item today, many thanks. There is a box near the entrance to Sala 1050.

FIRST SATURDAY MASS: Please note that there will be a first Saturday Mass in July (on July 7), but at a new time (11:00am). All welcome!

RECENT IMO ("IN MEMORY OF") CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REBUILDING FUND:
IMO Anne Durkacz from Nellie Tynski
IMO Alex LeBlanc from Robert Schella

COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE: The next meeting is on Wednesday, July 4, at 4:00pm here in our church (Sala 1050). This steering committee, which also includes representatives of other area churches and mosque, is working to restore the weekly meals (free or pay-what-you-can) that were being offered at Trinity United Church before it closed (a Pier satellite complementing Loaves and Fishes). Starting this fall, this service will be offered at our church on Wednesday afternoons.

WAŁBRZYCH PARTNERSHIP STEERING COMMITTEE: Now that Wałbrzych is recognized as our partner city, we are setting up a steering committee (which will meet two or three times a year) to make sure this relationship is real and productive. The first meeting will be at CBU this Thursday at 12:00 noon. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested in being part of the steering committee, please call 563-1226 or e-mail tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca.

RADA CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY for 2018-2019: On Wednesday, the Rada held its first meeting following the Annual General Meeting. Rada agreed on its Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the next year, as follows: Chair Stephanie Black, Vice Chair John Morykot, and Secretary Jerry Pocius. As a reminder, the other Rada members elected at the parish’s Annual General Meeting on June 10 are Anne Marie Campbell, Angela Doiron, Brittany Fagan-Steele, Sophie O’Toole, Bernie Paruch. Our Pastor, Father Dennis, is of course automatically on the Rada.

TIRES FOR SALE: Fr. Rich left for us to sell (proceeds to the parish) a set of winter tires that appear to be in good condition. If you would like to purchase the tires for $25 each, or to see them, please call John Morykot at 564-9652.

POGORIA POLISH FOLK ENSEMBLE has a rehearsal tomorrow (Monday) at 6:00pm at the Polish Village Hall.

JULY SCHEDULE FOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE:
July 7: Bernie Paruch (567-2677)
July 14: Frank Starzomski (564-5082)
July 21: Larry Gniewek (539-3918)
July 28: John Morykot (564-9652). If there are any questions or concerns, please speak with John Morykot.

ANNUAL CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS -- COMMITTEES AND MINISTRIES OF THE PARISH: As we do every year around this time, we welcome new volunteers for any of the standing committees of the parish: Finance, Property, Care Group, Hospitality, Library, as well as fellow parishioners to express interest in any of the ministries: lector, Eucharistic minister, greeter, Altar Society, usher. If you would like to learn more about any of the roles or to consider volunteering in a new role, please speak with any member of the Rada. Thanks to everyone who volunteers in any way to help our parish! Dziękujemy!

OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: It was adopted in October 2012 at a special general meeting of the parish. This past Wednesday, as part of an orientation, the Rada reflected on the statement’s continued importance: “The Mission of St. Mary’s Polish Parish is to be a model community of faith, a devout, participatory Roman Catholic parish, welcoming to all, and a beacon of hope and generosity. Polish heritage, traditions, culture, and language are integral to our spiritual experience. In all we do, we strive for holiness, dignity, justice, and excellence.”

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S FIRST READING FROM THE BOOK OF WISDOM: Death was not God’s doing, he takes no pleasure in the extinction of the living. To be – for this he created all; the world’s created things have health in them, in them no fatal poison can be found, and Hades holds no power on earth; for virtue is undying. Yet God did make man imperishable, he made him in the image of his own nature; it was the devil’s envy that brought death into the world, as those who are his partners will discover.

PARTIAL TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING (2 Corinthians): You always have the most of everything – of faith, of eloquence, of understanding, of keenness for any cause, and the biggest share of our affection – so we expect you to put the most into this work of mercy too. Remember how generous the Lord Jesus was: he was rich, but he became poor for your sake … we strike a balance: as scripture says: The man who gathered much had none too much, the man who gathered little did not go short.

“A person's dignity does not depend on them being a citizen, a migrant, or a refugee. Saving the life of someone fleeing war and poverty is an act of humanity.”– a recent message on Twitter from Pope Francis

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 błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!

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TODAY’S HYMNS: 10:00 am Mass
Entrance: Kiedy ranne (Morning hymn)
Psalm: Sławię Cię, Panie, bo mnie wybawiłeś(I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.) Pronunciation: Swa-vee-e-w / che-w / Pa-nee-e / bo / m-nee-e / vi-ba-vee-we-sh
Offertory: Serce Twe Jezu (Your Heart, Jesus)
Communion: O Mój Jezu w Hostii Skryty (O My Jesus Contained in the Host)
Post-Communion: Cóż Ci, Jezu, damy (What We Give to You, Jesus)
Recessional: My Chcemy Boga (We Want God)

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CBRM RESOLUTION:

“ Co-operation (Partner City) Agreement with Wałbrzych, Poland”

Whereas: The City of Wałbrzych and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality have cultural affinities and other potential linkages, which include a longstanding Polish community in the CBRM and historic sites in both municipalities that evoke the friendship between Poland and Canada;

And Whereas: Both municipalities have parallels and similarities that can lead to future collaboration in economic development, entrepreneurship, education, tourism, recreation, planning, heritage conservation and other areas;

And Whereas: A partnership agreement between cities will make it easier for businesses, professionals in various fields, artists and non-profit organizations to establish contacts with each other;

And Whereas: Both municipalities wish to invite and encourage cooperation between schools and between institutions of higher learning;

And Whereas: There is potential for collaboration on events and on cultural and language exchanges;

And Whereas: The City Council of Wałbrzych passed a resolution on June 21st, 2018, authorizing the Mayor of Walbrzych to enter into an agreement with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality;

Be It Therefore Resolved: That the Mayor and Council of the CBRM hereby recognize the City of Wałbrzych, Poland, as a partner city (miasto partnerskie), and authorizes the Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to sign an agreement with the Mayor of Wałbrzych to give effect to this resolution.

June 26th, 2018