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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Dwudziesta Szósta Niedziela Zwykła / Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for the soul of Aggie Stephenson

Eucharistic Minister for today: Roddie O'Toole
Ushers for collection today: Toni LaRusic, Tony Gniewek

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, October 3, 6:30pm (praying of the Rosary will precede Mass) 7:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa
Saturday, October 6, 11:30am

Sunday, October 7, 9:30am: The Mass intention will be for Michael Ardelli and Dawn Marie Wadden
Lectors: Anna Wesołkowska, Andrzej Cebula
Eucharistic Minister: Janet Hawthorne
Altar Servers: Matthew Pellerine, Anthony Melski, James Clarke
Ushers: Bernie LaRusic, Larry Gniewek
Greeters: Shirley Ardelli, Carolyn Ardelli-Kiley
Altar Society designated volunteers for October: Ursula Melski, Eileen Fagan-Steele
Property Committee designated member for the coming week: John Morykot
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, September 23: $919.00 (broken down as follows: $867.00 general collection, $ votive candles, $37.00 loose, $15.00 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:

COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROJECT: We served our first meals on Wednesday. It was a great success. More than 80 meals were served. Meals are free or donate what you can. Many guests voluntarily left donations, which totalled $348. This is a collaborative project – a service to the community -- of our parish and other local faith communities and organizations, arising from a need identified on our recent community development walks. It is weekly – Wednesdays from 11:30am to 1:00pm. All welcome.

LAUNCHING THE ATLANTIC CANADA DISTRICT OF THE CANADIAN POLISH CONGRESS: We would like to welcome Władysław Lizoń, national president of the Canadian Polish Congress, and friends from Halifax who are joining us today. Everyone is invited to the following happenings today (no charge):
-Lunch after Mass today. Everyone is welcome. We will also have a cake to mark the 109th anniversary of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society.
-An Enjoyable Guided Walk of Whitney Pier, looking at sites related Polish immigration and co-operation with other cultural communities – starting from the church after the brunch.
-Informal roundtable on community partnerships at 1:30pm – Polish Village Hall, downstairs. As part of this roundtable, Jane Arnold of the CBU Beaton Institute will show archival photographs related to the Polish community where some of the people or places are not identified. Other guests will be there, too. We could use your help looking at the photos and sharing ideas! Refreshments will be served.
-Short business meeting to launch the Atlantic Canada district of the Canadian Polish Congress at 2:45pm – Polish Village Hall, downstairs -- presided over by Wladyslaw Lizon. This is an important moment, as it will give our region a voice at the national table and bring us closer to other Polonia communities across Canada.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: Saturday at 10:00am.

PLEASE NOTE: Because of today’s activities there will not be an evening regular meeting of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society.

PIEROGI-MAKING: Tomorrow (Monday) in our church (Sala 1050), 9:30am (to prepare for Dożynki). This will be the first pierogi-making session in our new kitchen! Sincere gratitude to anyone who can make some time tomorrow. New volunteers welcome. Dziękujemy za wszystko!

DOŻYNKI POLISH HARVEST FESTIVAL: Sunday, October 14th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the Polish Village Hall. We will have Polish food, a small Polish market, dance and folk song demonstrations, and more! This will also be a way to mark our 105th anniversary together with the broader community, which has been very kind to us. There is no admission charge. Everyone is welcome. Please spread the word. Zapraszamy!

ITEMS FOR LOAVES AND FISHES AND COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Thanks to everyone who brought an item today. There will be a box to gather the items at the entrance to the lunch area.

“DOORS OPEN” – TOURS OF OUR CHURCH DURING THE ISLAND-WIDE CELTIC COLOURS FESTIVAL: We have been asked to provide tours on Wednesday, October 10, from 12 noon to 4pm. If you would like to be a tour guide, warmly welcome visitors from near and far, please speak with Tom Urbaniak (902-563-1226). Resources to give to visitors will be provided and some “tour guide training” (historical info about our church) if you wish! Dziękujemy bardzo!

PUMPKINS: As a small but heartfelt Thanksgiving gift to fellow parishioners next Sunday, there will be small pumpkins that you will be invited to take home.

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM JAMES 5: Come now, you rich, weep and wail over your impending miseries. Your wealth has rotted away, your clothes have become moth-eaten, your gold and silver have corroded, and that corrosion will be a testimony against you; it will devour your flesh like a fire. You have stored up treasure for the last days. Behold, the wages you withheld from the workers who harvested your fields are crying aloud; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. You have lived on earth in luxury and pleasure; you have fattened your hearts for the day of slaughter. You have condemned; you have murdered the righteous one; he offers you no resistance.

QUICK FACT ABOUT CANADIAN POLISH CONGRESS: Established in 1944 – continuation of an earlier organization; an umbrella for various organizations; organized into regional districts; a voice for Polish Canadians; assists Polish communities; gets behind worthy projects.

“Jesus gave us a simple programme for journeying towards holiness: the commandment of love for God and our neighbour.” – 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: 9:30 am Mass
Entrance: Do św. Michała Archanioła (Hymn to St. Michael the Archangel)
Psalm:
Offertory: Czarna Madonna (Hymn to Our Lady of Częstochowa)
Communion: Jezu drogi Tyś miłością (Dear Jesus, You are Love)
Post-Communion: Dziękujemy Ci, Ojcze nasz (We Thank You, Our Father)
Recessional: Pod Twą obronę (For Thy Protection)