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 Ósma Niedziela Zwykła / Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for the soul of Florence Farrell Kehoe

Eucharistic Minister for today: Marilyn Gillis
Ushers for collection today: Joe Gillis, Robert Melski Jr.

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, October 17, 6:30pm (praying of the Rosary will precede Mass) 7:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa

Sunday, October 21, 9:30am: The Mass intention will be for the soul of Ted Baker from Jean Annette White
Lectors:
Eucharistic Minister: Frank Starzomski
Altar Servers:
Ushers: Robert Melski Sr., Tony Gniewek
Greeters:
Altar Society designated volunteers for October: Ursula Melski, Eileen Fagan-Steele
Property Committee designated member for the coming week:
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, October 7: $2140.00 (broken down as follows: $575.00 general collection, $605.00 monthly, $865.00 fuel, $ votive candles, $ loose, $85.00 rebuilding fund, $10.00 for the needs of the church in Canada). 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 Walter Wójcik from Patsy Kiley
IMO Mary Orychock from Marilyn Gates and family

DOŻYNKI POLISH HARVEST FESTIVAL: Today 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 children's games! There is no admission charge. Everyone is welcome. Please spread the word. Zapraszamy!

VOLUNTEERING FOR TODAY'S DOŻYNKI HARVEST FESTIVAL: There are still some roles we need to fill today. If you can spare a couple of hours, please speak with Tom Urbaniak after Mass. Thanks for all the assistance and hard work!

FLEA MARKET IN OUR SALA 1050 (hall attached to church): Saturday, October 27, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Proceeds to building fund.

OUR ANNUAL PRE-CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: November 10 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the Polish Village Hall. Multiple vendors (tables have been fully booked!) and many one-of-a-kind items! Please spread the word!

MANY THANKS TO FR. JOE MACKENZIE, who has been substituting for Fr. Dennis, who is back October 18. Fr. Joe’s telephone number is 902-562-2041.

JUBILEE GOSPEL SOUL SINGERS: this Tuesday at 6:00pm at Menelik Hall with Christine Hahn & The Inspirational Singers, Deanie Cox, Gideon Lucas, David Lougheed, Ian MacIntyre and guest Mike Morrison. This is a tribute to the late Eddie Parris. Admission is $10.

WAŁBRZYCH PARTNER CITY STEERING COMMITTEE: Next meeting October 24 at 4:00pm at CBU. This committee, which includes parish representatives, is coordinating CBRM’s new partnership with Wałbrzych, Poland. For more information, please call 902-563-1226.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROJECT: Thanks to everyone who has been helping out! 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 happens weekly here at our church. The atmosphere is very friendly and people of many ages and backgrounds are here for a good meal and conversation. Free of charge or donate what you can. Wednesdays from 11:30am to 1:00pm. All welcome.

MASS FOR SHUT-INS BEGINS ITS NEW SEASON TODAY: Best wishes to our parishioners Sophie and Roddie who are longtime volunteers for this important service to the community, with a wide viewership.

REMEMBRANCE DAY: On Sunday, November 11 we will pray for our veterans and also mark the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining independence, which is a designated major anniversary.

NEW POLISH CONSUL GENERAL DARIUSZ WIŚNIEWSKI will be visiting us on November 24 and 25 and is looking forward very much to meeting us.

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM HEBREWS 4:12-13: Brothers and sisters: Indeed the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart. No creature is concealed from him, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account

“We ask the Lord for the gifts of dialogue and patience, of the closeness and welcome that loves, pardons and doesn't condemn.” – 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: Witaj, Maryjo, śliczna Pani (Greetings to Mary, Resplendent Woman)
Psalm:
Offertory: Idźmy tulmy się jak dziatki (A hymn about trusting in the heart of Mary)
Communion: Jezu w Hostii Utajony (Jesus Contained in the Host)
Post-Communion: Jezu bądź ze mną (Jesus Be With Me)
Recessional: Ciebie, Boże, chwalimy (Holy God, We Praise Thy Name)