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; sttheresasydney@gmail.com

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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Siedemnasta Niedziela Zwykła / Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for the souls of Michael and Nellie Cleary offered by Peggy Ryba

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

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, August 1, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for the soul of Theresa Kehoe offered by Carolyn & Michael Kiley 7:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa
Saturday, August 4, 11:30am
Sunday, August 5, 9:30am: The Mass intention will be for the souls of Michael and Nellie Cleary offered by Peggy Ryba
Lectors: Anna Wesolkowska, Edmund Rudiuk
Eucharistic Minister: Marilyn Gillis
Altar Servers: Matthew Pellerine, James Clarke, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Joe Gillis, Larry Gniewek
Greeters: Catherine Tucker, Herb Tucker
Altar Society designated volunteers for August: Delores Starzomski, Tom Urbaniak
Property Committee designated member for the coming week: John Morykot (564-9652)
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, July 22: $860.13 (broken down as follows: $437.00 general collection, $274.13 yard and building supplies donation, $votive candles, $34.00 loose, $115.00 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 Candle, 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

RECENT IN MEMORY OF ("IMO") CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REBUILDING FUND:
IMO Theresa MacQueen from Anne Marie & Jimmie Campbell

POGORIA POLISH FOLK ENSEMBLE: Rehearsal today after Mass in Sala 1050.

THIRD DRAFT OF DONORS’ LIST FOR REBUILDING: Please see the binders at the back of the church and note omissions and corrections. Thanks for all the help to date, including corrections of spelling and IMOs! We’re getting there!

PLEASE MARK SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, ON YOUR CALENDAR: We are planning a lunch and workshop to coincide with the creation of the Atlantic Canada district of the Canadian Polish Congress, which will be based in Sydney. Wladyslaw Lizon, the national president of the Canadian Polish Congress, will be here.

THE MIRACLE OF THE LOAVES AND FISHES: In 1981, a group of concerned citizens gathered together to address the problem of feeding the hungry in Sydney. The result was the formation of Loaves and Fishes, a community kitchen that is open 365 days a year, now in its 37th year. Today, Loaves and Fishes feeds between 70-130 people a day, offering a nutritious meal to those who often have very little. Many return daily, and Loaves and Fishes has become the place they can relax, chat with others, and—in the winter months—come in out of the cold. On this Loaves and Fishes Sunday, it is especially appropriate we pray for those who are so much in need. As St. Mary’s continues to develop its own Wednesday kitchen for the needy, we should be truly thankful for what we have in our own lives. We might consider offering support through our donations to both Loaves and Fishes and our own community kitchen project to feed the hungry beginning this September. There is a sponsorship letter with an invitation to share it with anyone who might consider sponsoring the weekly meal in our own kitchen here at St. Mary’s for $250. Please see Tom Urbaniak or Jerry Pocius. Many thanks! Dziekujemy bardzo!

PRAYER OF ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA (feast day on July 31): “Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve You as You deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labour and not to ask for reward save that of knowing I am doing Your Will.”

Blessed Edmund Bojanowski Feast Day August 7th: Edmund Bojanowski was born on 14 November 1814 in Grabonóg in the Archdiocese of Poznań. A nobleman, he chose a path of celibacy to be of service for the Kingdom of God. He interpreted the earthly reality in the Evangelical spirit, and especially helped marginalized people in the countryside. In 1850 he founded the Congregation of the Sisters Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A precursor of Vatican II, he realised the common call to sainthood, serving as a role-model of the lay apostolate. He died on 7 August 1871 in Górka Duchowna and is remembered as a pioneer of the lay apostolate.

From letters of Blessed Edmund Bojanowski to the Sisters Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Work with your soul, loving God above all; work with your heart, practising love for neighbours; work with your thought, keeping it close to Christ’s cross; work with your hand, serving the poor and ill as if you served Jesus himself. Even if you ever feel weak, may your faithfulness not be shaken. Do not seek reward on earth, do not work for yourself, but for God and for neighbours.

“You too are like the Good Samaritan when you recognize the face of Christ in those near you." -- a recent message on Twitter from Pope Francis

“The first service one owes to others in a community involves listening to them. Just as our love for God begins with listening to God’s Word, the beginning of love for others is learning to listen to them. God’s love for us is shown by the fact that God not only gives God’s Word but also lends us God’s ear.  . . . We do God’s work for our brothers and sisters when we learn to listen to them." –– Dietrich Bonhoeffer

OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: (adopted in October 2012) “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.”

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: 9:30 am Mass
Entrance:
Psalm:
Offertory:
Communion:
Post-Communion:
Recessional: