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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Święto Trójcy Świętej / Trinity Sunday

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Michael Ardelli offered by his family

Eucharistic Minister for today:
Ushers for collection today: Toni LaRusic, Tony Gniewek

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, June 19, 6:30pm Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass

Sunday, June 23, 9:30am: Uroczystość Bożego Ciała / Corpus Christi Sunday The Mass intention will be for Martha Ramey
Lectors: Jerry Pocius, Andrzej Cebula
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, Robbie Melski, James Clarke, Frankie Chislett
Ushers: Bernie LaRusic, Robert Melski Jr.
Greeters: Peggy Ryba, Joan Mosher
Altar Society designated volunteers for June: Janet Hawthorne; Evelyn Wojcik
Property Committee designated member for the coming week: Larry Gniewek
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, June 9: $1390.00 (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $ Community Kitchen Project, $150.00 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

RECENT IMO (IN MEMORY OF) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Stella Paruch from Phyllis Westberg; Terry Wojcik; Julianne Davidson
IMO Jean Maillette from Tom Urbaniak and Alison Etter

WITAMY! Our parish warmly welcomes this morning the senior delegation from our new partner city -- Wałbrzych! With us are Dr. Roman Szełemej, Mayor (President of the City) of Wałbrzych; Pani Anna Żabska, CEO of the Książ Castle, and Pan Arek Grudzień, Director of Tourism, Culture and Sport. We wish them well with their meetings and activities in our region and are delighted that this partnership is in place! We hope it will thrive for many years to come.

LUNCH AFTER MASS TODAY: This is an informal "meet and greet" with our guests from Wałbrzych. Everyone is welcome. It will be in Sala 1050 (meeting area at the back of the church). After lunch, we will do a walking tour of parts of Whitney Pier with our guests.

NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS FOR LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD BANK: Thanks for your contributions today. There will be a box near the entrance to the lunch area.

SZCZĘŚLIWEGO DNIA OJCA! HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! We honour all fathers living and deceased. Wishing you many blessings. There are Polish Father's Day cards at the back of the church.

FLAG-RAISING: Tomorrow at 12:10pm, please join us if you can at City Hall. There will be a flag-raising outside, then Mayor's Reception and short ceremonial Council meeting in honour of our delegation from Wałbrzych.

PLEASE MARK ON YOUR CALENDARS THE EVENING OF SUNDAY, JUNE 30th: Free social at the Polish Village Hall, hosted by the St. Michael's Polish Benefit Society. Prof. Pylat will give a short presentation. We'll do some brief official business ( St. Mike's AGM), but otherwise enjoy a nice holiday evening get-together. Everyone is welcome.

REBUILDING DONOR WALL UPDATE: To address some challenges around graphic design, we have to separate out the work for the actual wall versus graphic design expertise. A few other errors (names) also came to our attention, so we have printed a very nice temporary banner (smaller than the final version) for display for three months, after which we can correct any further errors and do the more permanent wall. The temporary banner will be up as of this week so that we can begin recognizing donors. Thanks for your kind patience.

ANNIVERSARY SUPPER: We will have the 110th anniversary supper for the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society on Saturday, September 14th. More details to follow.

OUTDOOR LANDSCAPING/PLANTING IDEAS: Please don’t hesitate to speak with John Morykot (Property Committee rep).

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM PAUL’S LETTER TO THE ROMANS: Brothers and sisters: Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

 “Holy Spirit, make us artisans of harmony, sowers of good, apostles of hope!” --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. Please note that the Community Kitchen will take a break during the months of July and August, resuming 11th of September. The final meal before the summer break is June 26th.

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: Would you be able to help with property work a couple of hours every few weeks (rotation)? 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: Apel Maryjny / Maryjo Krolowo Polski (Mary, Queen of Poland)
Psalm:
Offertory: Jeden w Naturze w Osobach troisty (One in nature in three persons)
Communion: Jezu w hostii utajony (Jesus Contained in the Host)
Post-Communion: :Serce Jezusa Ciche Pokorne (The Heart of Jesus, Tranquil and Humble)
Recessional: Boże, coś Polskę (God Save Poland)