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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Szesnasta Niedziela Zwykła / Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Dawn Marie Wadden and Michael Ardelli offered by Shirley & family

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

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, July 24, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Aileen Goduto. Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass

Sunday, July 28, 9:30am: The Mass intention will be for Helen Glasgow offered by Anne Marie Campbell
Lectors: Edyta Bączyk, Bob Lewandowski
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, Robbie Melski, James Clarke, Frankie Chislett
Ushers: Robert Melski Sr., Joe Gillis
Greeters: Mary (Micka) DiPenta, Teresa Fagan
Altar Society designated volunteers for July: Marilyn Gillis, Joe Gillis
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, July 14: $1329.30 (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $25.00 Community Kitchen Project, $ 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

POGORIA POLISH FOLK ENSEMBLE: Meeting/rehearsal after Mass today in Sala 1050. New participants welcome!

A REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEER HELP TO GIVE A SHORT TOUR OF OUR CHURCH: A small group of Basque exchange students, led by Dean of Arts and Social Sciences Andy Parnaby and Professors Erna MacLeod and Lachlan MacKinnon, will be here Tuesday at around 11:45am. If you could spare a little bit of time to welcome the group, please speak with Tom Urbaniak (tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca; 902-563-1226). Dziękuję bardzo!

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY: Zarząd (Board) meeting this evening at 7:00pm in the Polish Village Hall.

“SEARCHING FOR POLISH CAPE BRETON” – POP-UP MUSEUM THIS SEPTEMBER: Please search attics and basements! We would love to show artifacts and records in this temporary exhibit. You can take the items back or they can be preserved by the CBU Beaton Institute. More info: 902-563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca

110th ANNIVERSARY SUPPER FOR ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY: Please reserve the evening of September 14. Tickets will go on sale next Sunday.

DIOCESAN QUILT PROJECT: Thanks to fellow parishioners who responded to the invitation to share ideas after Mass last Sunday. Our parish’s “square” will have an image of Our Lady of Częstochowa. Thanks to Peggy Ryba and Brown’s Cresting for pulling this together so quickly.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN: (Wednesday weekly meals): In the first six months of this year, 3,564 meals were served! Thanks to your generous donations, the service is able so far to cover its costs for food, supplies, and some additional equipment. Sincere thanks to volunteers and donors. The Community Kitchen will resume on September 18.

THE POLISH CAPE BRETONERS COLOURING BOOK: Copies ($10) are for sale at the back of the church. If you purchase a copy, please write your name on the sheet to help us keep track of inventory. Many thanks.

A WARM WELCOME TO VISITORS: Please know that you are always welcome here and we would be delighted to give you a tour. Please take a moment to sign the guest book at the back of the church.

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM PAUL’S LETTER TO THE COLOSSIANS: Brothers and sisters: Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ on behalf of his body, which is the church, of which I am a minister in accordance with God's stewardship given to me to bring to completion for you the word of God, the mystery hidden from ages and from generations past. But now it has been manifested to his holy ones, to whom God chose to make known the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; it is Christ in you, the hope for glory. It is he whom we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

 “Faith is a gift that keeps alive a profound and beautiful certainty: that we are God’s beloved children” --A recent message from Pope Francis on Twitter

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: Witaj, Maryjo, śliczna Pani (Welcome, Mary, Resplendent Lady)
Psalm:
Offertory: Idźmy, tulmy się jak dziatki (Let Us Go and Take Refuge)
Communion: Daj Mi Jezusa (Grant Me Jesus)
Post-Communion: Jezu Bądż ze Mną (Jesus, Be with Me)
Recessional: Serdeczna Matko (Beloved Mother)