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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Niedziela Miłosierdzia Bożego / Divine Mercy Sunday

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Madeline Thompson

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

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, May 1, 6:30pm:The Mass intention will be for Ron Pocius offered by Jerry Pocius. Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass
Saturday, May 4, 11:30am: The Mass intention will be for Lois Wludyka offered by Bernie and Jancia LaRusic

Sunday, May 5, 9:30am: The Mass intention will be for Aileen Goduto
Lectors: Edyta Baczyk, Andrzej Cebula
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Robbie Melski,James Clarke, Frankie Chislett, Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson
Ushers: Toni LaRusic, Robert Melski Jr.
Greeters:
Altar Society designated volunteers for April: 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, April 21: $2300.05 (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $15.00 flowers, $25.00 Share Lent, $395.00 Holy Thursday, $ fuel, $55.00 votive candles, $ loose,$Community Kitchen Project, $320.00 building 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

NIEDZIELA MIŁOSIERDZIA BOŻEGO / DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: “Jesus said to Sr. Faustyna one day: `Humanity will never find peace until it turns with trust to Divine Mercy.’ Divine Mercy! This is the Easter gift that the Church receives from the risen Christ and offers to humanity.”--  Pope John Paul II, April 22, 2001. Sister Faustyna Kowalska (1905-1938) was canonized in 2000, and the Holy Father officially designated the Sunday after Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday in the General Roman Calendar, an important moment of Grace and Devotion reflecting what was communicated to Sister Faustyna

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS NEXT SUNDAY: Lucy Campbell and Lyra Melski will be making their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 5th at the 9:30am Mass. We will all be invited to brunch after Mass in Sala 1050 to congratulate them and their families, and to share in a special cake.

BRUNCH AFTER MASS NEXT SUNDAY – INFORMAL EASTER ŚWIĘCONKA BRUNCH – EVERYONE IS WELCOME. There is no charge. We will also celebrate with our fellow parishioners Lyra and Lucy, who will be having their First Holy Communion. At the start of the brunch, Fr. Dennis will bless the eggs and we will share the blessed eggs according to the Polish custom. The following is a list of parishioners who are on the list this month to please bring a dish (with a special encouragement for foods related to Easter): Marjorie Ardelli, Nicole Baker, Anne Marie Campbell, Tanya Chislett and family, Micka DiPenta, Janet Hawthorne, Wayne Joseph, Toni LaRusic, Mary McMullin, Rita MacDonald, Lynette Ryba, Catherine and Herb Tucker,  Linda Porter,  Delores and Frank Starzomski, Anna Wesolkowska

RECENT IMO (IN MEMORY OF) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Bernice Ratushny from Jean Annette and Richard White, Maria and Doug Gates

POLISH SUPPER AND CELEBRATION for the Polish May 3rd holiday (Trzeciego Maja) – this Friday, May 3, at 6:00pm in the Polish Village Hall. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased after Mass from Tom Urbaniak. Please note that we have a limited capacity of 100 people for this event. DJ Jimmy MacKinnon. Hosted by the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society.

POLISH CAPE BRETONERS COLOURING BOOK: To be released at Friday’s Polish Supper. Published by the CBU Tompkins Institute and featuring beautiful sketches by Jeff Wilson. Copies will be available at the supper.

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY ZARZĄD: Meeting takes place this evening at 7:00pm

JOINT MEETING: Rada and Finance Committee with the Research Working Group this Wednesday after the 6:30pm Mass

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

LECTORS:
May 5: Edyta Baczyk, Andrzej Cebula
May 12: Stephanie Black, Edmund Rudiuk
May 19: Teresa Fagan, Janusz Wawrzyszyn
May 26: Tanya Chislett, Andrzej Cebula

USHERS:
May 5: Toni LaRusic, Robert Melski Jr.
May 12: Bernie LaRusic, Joe Gillis
May 19: Larry Gniewek, Robert Melski Sr.
May 26: Tony Gniewek, Toni LaRusic

GREETERS: Please refer to the list provided by Marjorie Ardelli and Carolyn Kiley

A  NOTE OF  PRAYER AND SOLIDARITY: Our parish received this very thoughtful note from Dr. Syed Arsalan Raza of the Muslim Society of Cape Breton (with whom we have worked on recent projects). Our Muslim neighbours wanted to reach out to Christians in our community.
With a heavy heart, I write this email to offer my condolences for the sad news from Sri Lanka. The abhorrence of such acts is deepened when peaceful worshippers are attacked and the sanctity of places of worship is violated. The terrorists are a common enemy of all faith communities as repeatedly observed in the incidents of recent times. They have no true sense of religion; their claiming of an individual religion as their own is an insult to the religion itself. May Allah grant relief to the injured and ease pain of everyone impacted.
With sincere regardsand prayers,
-Dr. Syed Arsalan Raza

 “Christ is risen, and with Him our creative hope arises to face the problems of our day, because we know we are not alone.” --A recent message from Pope Francis on Twitter

WHITNEY PIER COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROJECT: Everyone is welcome for a warm meal and fellowship in a friendly, inclusive atmosphere. Every week, we have a diverse cross-section of the community. Meals are served every Wednesday from 11:30am to 1:00pm in our Sala 1050. Meals are free of charge or donate what you can to support the project. Many thanks to all volunteers and donors.

PARISH CARE GROUP: Please advise of anyone to whom we should reach out with prayers, a note, call, wishes, etc. Please call Vicky Aucoin (562-7142) or Catherine Tucker (567-0146).

PHOTOGRAPHS OF PARISH EVENTS: Vicky Aucoin has been compiling parish scrapbooks. As parish events happen, she’d be really grateful if you could share your photos! Vicky’s telephone number is 562-7142.

PARISH PROPERTY WORKING GROUP: If you would like to be part of a rotation for periodic yard work/mowing, we would be most grateful. Please speak with John Morykot (jmorykot@eastlink.ca)

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: Alleluja biją dzwony (Alleluia, Bells Are Ringing)
Psalm:
Offertory: Wstał Pan Chrystus (Christ is Risen)
Communion: Pan kiedyś stanął nad brzegiem (Lord When You Stood by the Seashore)
Post-Communion: Jezu, Ufam  Tobie (Jesus, I Trust in You)
Recessional: Nie zna śmierci (He Knows Not Death)