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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Druga Niedziela Zwykła / Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for the soul of Dawn Marie Wadden offered by Shirley & family

Eucharistic Minister for today: Marilyn Gillis
Ushers for collection today: Joe Gillis, Tony Gniewek

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, January 23, 6:30pm: The Mass intention will be for the soul of Aileen Goduto (praying of the Rosary will precede Mass) 7:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa

Sunday, January 27, 9:30am: The Mass intention will be for the soul of Madeline Thompson offered by Janina MacCormack and Jeffrey MacCormack
Lectors: Bob Lewandowski, Andrzej Cebula
Eucharistic Minister: Sophie O’Toole
Altar Servers: Frankie Chislett, James Clarke, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Robert Melski Sr., Toni LaRusic
Greeters: Peggy Ryba, Joan Mosher
Altar Society designated volunteers for January: Peggy Ryba, Lynette Ryba
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, January 13: $853.00 (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ fuel, $ votive candles, $ loose, $ 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 or speak with him before Mass. (There is no fee for Mass intentions.)

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

PARISH OPŁATEK POTLUCK: DZIEKUJEMY! Kindest thanks to everyone who prepared a dish, decorated, served, contributed an item to Loaves and Fishes, participated in the sing-along, and attended our beautiful Oplatek potluck last Sunday! It was well attended and a beautiful way to conclude the Christmas season and extend best wishes and blessings to each other. If you were not able to make it to the Oplatek, please pick up an Epiphany star from a basket in the church narthex. Each star has a word on it in Polish (translation sheets were on the dinner tables) – words like wspolczucie (compassion) and przywodctwo (leadership), and many others. You’re invited to reflect on how you will put “your word” into action this year!

WHITNEY PIER COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROJECT: Meals are served every Wednesday from 11:30am to 1:00pm in our Sala 1050 (collaboration with other faith communities and organizations). Everyone is welcome for a good meal and friendly fellowship. Meals are free of charge or donate what you can. Each week, we have a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors.

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY IS WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS: Annual fee is $30. Regular members do not have to attend monthly meetings or be residents of the area, but you are most welcome to serve on a committee or assist with events according to your interests and availability. All members have the right to vote for board members at an Annual General Meeting. Please see the membership form inserted in this bulletin. This is the 110th year of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society, Canada's longest-running Polish community organization!

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: Saturday, February 26, at 10:00am in the O’Connell House.

ATLANTIC CANADA DISTRICT OF THE CANADIAN POLISH CONGRESS: Teleconference for board members tomorrow evening at 7:00pm.

FR. GREG MacLEOD MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES – SPECIAL PRESENTATION THIS TUESDAY ON HOSPITALITY : Theme is “Each person is a gift. Meeting and learning more about another person is a gift to ourselves and our communities.” Speaker is Dr. Carolyn Sharp, Rector of the Anglican Parish of Neil’s Harbour and Ingonish. Time: 7:00pm on Tuesday. Location of the lecture is CBU’s Royal Bank Lecture Theatre.

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

Życzenia na błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!

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TODAY'S HYMNS: 9:30 am Mass
Entrance: Kiedy Ranne (The Morning Hymn)
Psalm:
Offertory: Wesoła nowina (Joyous News)
Communion: Daj Mi Jezusa (Grant Me Jesus)
Post-Communion: Lulajże, Jezuniu (Lullaby to Jesus)
Recessional: Ciebie Boże Chwalimy (Holy God We Praise Thy Name)

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Polskie Towarzystwo Bratniej Pomocy im. Św. Michała
St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society
     POLISH VILLAGE HALL, P.O. Box 492
Sydney, NS  B1P 6H4
Phone: (902) 564-8494
On Facebook under “Polish Village Hall”
Established in 1909.
Canada’s oldest Polish community organization

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

 

Name:  ___________________________________________________________­­­­­­­____________________

Address:  ______________________________________________________________________________

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Phone number:  (home) ___________________________ (cell) ________________________________

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Membership fee $30 per year:           (    )  cheque                           (    )  cash

Please make cheques payable to St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society.

Please remit to: 
Jerry Pocius, Membership Secretary
St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society
P.O. Box 492, Sydney, NS B1P 6H4
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St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society works for the preservation, promotion, and understanding of Polish culture and heritage in Cape Breton, and of the sites, landmarks, and artifacts relating to that heritage. The Society owns and operates the Polish Village Hall as a cultural and community facility.

“I support the objectives of the society.”

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