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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Trzecia Niedziela Zwykła / Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for the soul of Madeline Thompson offered by Janina MacCormack and Jeffrey MacCormack

Eucharistic Minister for today: Sophie O’Toole
Ushers for collection today: Robert Melski Sr., Toni LaRusic

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

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

Sunday, February 3, 9:30am: The Mass intention will be for the soul of Bronia Markotich offered by Jancia and Bernie LaRusic
Lectors: Edyta Baczyk, Edmund Rudiuk
Eucharistic Minister: Janet Hawthorne
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzmoski-Wilson, Frankie Chislett, James Clarke, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Bernie LaRusic, Larry Gniewek
Greeters: Catherine Tucker, Herb Tucker
Altar Society designated volunteers for February: Stephanie Black, Anne Marie Campbell
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 20: $896.15 (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ fuel, $45.15 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

A NOTE ON WEDNESDAY MASS: There will still be Mass this Wednesday (Jan. 30), but there will be no Mass on Wed., Feb. 6, and Wed., Feb. 13, as Fr. Dennis will be away.

PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES: St. Mary’s Polish Parish expresses its sincere condolences to the family, friends, and parish of Patriarch Vincent Waterman, who is in our prayers. Our whole community has lost a trusted and respected spiritual leader.
Condolences and prayers are also extended to family, friends, and parish of Fr. Frank Abbass, a much respected priest in our diocese, friend to many, and friend of our parish.     Wieczny odpoczynek racz Im dac Panie …

LUNCH AFTER MASS NEXT SUNDAY: Everyone is welcome. The following is a list of parishioners who are next in the rotation to please bring a dish: Marjorie Ardelli, Stephanie Black, Micka DiPenta, Teresa Fagan, Eileen Fagan Steele and family, Larry Gniewek, Tony Gniewek, Janet Hawthorne, Wayne Joseph, Toni LaRusic, Janina MacCormack, Mary McMullin, Mike Morykot, Sophie and Roddie O’Toole, Krista Ann Starzomski and family, Tom Urbaniak. Many thanks for your help!

LOAVES AND FISHES: If you can, please bring a non-perishable item for Loaves and Fishes to the lunch next Sunday

ŚWIĘTO MATKI BOSKIEJ GROMNICZNEJ / CANDLEMAS DAY (Feast of the Presentation of the Lord): Next Sunday is the closest Sunday to this holiday, which is special in the Polish tradition. At the lunch, we will highlight some of the Polish customs.

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 warm meal and good fellowship in a welcoming setting. Meals are free of charge or donate what you can. Every week, it’s a great cross-section of the neighbourhood. If you would like to volunteer, please call 902-563-1226. Thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors.

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY: Meeting of the Zarząd (Executive) this evening at 7:00pm.

MEMBERSHIP IN THE ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY is open to anyone, near or far, who supports the objectives of the Society and to support the Polish Village Hall. Membership fee is $30. Members do not have to attend monthly meetings but get invited to events and to be part of project committees if they wish. All members are entitled to vote for board members at an Annual General Meeting. If you would like to be a member, please speak with Membership Secretary Jerry Pocius (gerald_pocius@cbu.ca; 709-693-7137)

VIDEO OF OUR RECENT CBRM PARTNER CITY SIGNING CEREMONY WITH WAŁBRZYCH, POLAND, is available on-line at www.cbrm.ns.ca

ASSIGNMENTS IN VARIOUS MINISTRIES FOR FEBRUARY 2019:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Please refer to the list provided by Marilyn Gillis

LECTORS:
February 3: Edyta Baczyk, Edmund Rudiuk
February 10: Stephanie Black, Andrzej Cebula
February 17: Kristen Fagan-Steele, Janusz Wawrzyszyn
February 24: Krista Ann Starzomski, Jerry Pocius

USHERS:
February 3: Bernie LaRusic, Larry Gniewek
February 10: Tony Gniewek, Robert Melski Jr.
February 17: Robert Melski Sr., Joe Gillis
February 24: Larry Gniewek, Toni LaRusic

GREETERS:
February 3: Herb Tucker, Catherine Tucker
February 10: Anna Wesolkowska, Marjorie Ardelli
Post-February 10 assignments: Please refer to the list provided by Marjorie Ardelli and Carolyn Kiley

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM PAUL’S LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS: Brothers and sisters: As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. Now the body is not a single part, but many. You are Christ's body, and individually parts of it.

“I am leaving for the World Youth Day in Panama. I ask you to pray for this very beautiful and important event on the path of the Church.” – A recent message on Twitter from Pope Francis

HOW CANDLEMAS (FEB. 2) IS CELEBRATED IN POLAND: Excerpted from Fr. Mark Borkowski, “Candlemas Day”:  “In Poland this day is called Matki Boskiej Gromnicznej, which is translated literally as Mother of God of the Thunder Candle. The candles blessed this day are called gromnicy or thunder candles because they are kept in the home for use especially in time of thunderstorms to protect the house from being hit by lightning. They are also a protection against other natural calamities such as floods, fire and drought. The blessed candles are also lit at the bedside of the dying to protect the individual from Satan, and to light the way to heaven. It was believed by many that at the time of death there was a contest for the soul of the dying between angels and the devil. At the Seminary in Orchard Lake, Michigan there is a beautiful painting which depicts Mary walking at night through the snows of the Polish countryside, carrying a large candle in her hands as if it was a sword. At her feet wolves can be seen running fearfully away from her and from the small cottages of the townsfolk she is protecting. Polish legend says she walks across Poland with her gromnica aglow, protecting homes and farm animals from many packs of hungry wolves, that prowl about looking for prey during the harsh Polish winters.”

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: Dzisiaj w Betlejem (Today in Bethlehem)
Psalm:
Offertory: Z rąk kapłańskich (From Priestly Hands)
Communion: W Sakramencie Utajony (Contained in the Sacrament)
Post-Communion: Śliczna Panienka (Resplendent Virgin)
Recessional: My Chcemy Boga (We Want God)