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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Dwudziesta Ósma Niedziela Zwykła / Twentieth-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Martin Putt

Eucharistic Minister for today:
Ushers for collection today: Robert Melski Sr., Larry Gniewek

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, October 16, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Patsy Harris offered by Sophie & Roddie O'Toole. Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass

Sunday, October 20, 9:30am The Mass intention will be for Ted Baker offered by Jean Annette White & family
Lectors: Teresa Fagan, Janusz Wawrzyszyn
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Robbie Melski, James Clarke, Frankie Chislett
Ushers: Joe Gillis, Tony Gniewek
Greeters: Shirley Ardelli, Carolyn Ardell-Kiley
Altar Society designated volunteers for October: Anne Marie Campbell, Stephanie Black
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, October 6: $1845.00 (broken down as follows: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $530.00 fuel, $ Community Kitchen Project, $35.00 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

IN MEMORY OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Manuel Palliyil Tony from Tom Urbaniak and Alison Etter

A THANKSGIVING PRESENT: There are small pumpkins on a table in Sala 1050 – hopefully enough for one per household. Thank you for being part of this community. You are a blessing.

LOAVES AND FISHES: Last week’s collection of items was much appreciated.

POLISH ART CONTEST: Consul General Dariusz Wiśniewski is doing a contest for youth in our region ages 7 to 18. The task is to design a Christmas card (any art form/genre) that depicts in any way one or more Polish Christmas traditions. Prize is a basket/package of Polish items. Deadline is November 10. Submissions can be made by mail or as an e-mail scan. Coordinates are: Cosulate General of Poland, 3501 avenue du Musee, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 2C28; montreal.info@msz.gov.pl.

THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Meals every Wednesday in our church from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Wholesome meals and a very friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Meals are free or donate what you can. Everyone is welcome. Many thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors.

O’CONNELL HOUSE: Fr. Martin MacDougall will be renting our parish glebe house on a month-to-month basis, and we would like to warmly welcome him. Serdecznie witamy!

“SEARCHING FOR POLISH CAPE BRETON” – Pop-up museum: Tuesday, December 3 at the Polish Village Hall. Wendy Bergfeldt will broadcast her afternoon CBC show from on-site. We would be so grateful if you could bring in your photo albums and any immigration records from ancestors. We would like to photograph/scan these and help you to interpret them. Dr. Joanna Pylat (Polish University Abroad) will be with us again

POGORIA POLISH FOLK ENSEMBLE: Rehearsal after Mass today in Sala 1050.

Two Evenings with Sr. Kathleen Deignan (CND) – respected theologian who is visiting Sydney: Oct. 15 and 16, 7:00pm; St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church, Sydney Kathleen’s presentations will unfold in story and song: Tuesday, October 15, The Spirituality of St. Marguerite; Wednesday, October 16:  A Journey into Celtic Spirituality.

PIER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WALK: Tom Urbaniak will be leading a group of international students on a guided study walk of the Pier, Tuesday evening (7:00pm), starting from the Polish Village Hall. Any member of our parish is most welcome to join.

POLISH GREETING CARDS AND SOUP MIXES:  at the back of the church (all items donated). Suggested contribution: $2 per item.

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.

JADWIGA ŚLĄSKA (ST. HEDWIG OF SILESIA) is a much-loved Polish saint. Her feast day is October 16. She lived between 1201 and 1238 and inspired the development of many places of prayer and meditation, hospitals, and places of care for people who were orphaned or injured. She encouraged spiritual renewal in the Silesia region.She is the patron saint of Siliesia, a region that includes our sister city, Walbrzych.

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM PAUL’S LETTER TO TIMOTHY: Beloved: Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David: such is my gospel, for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. Therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, together with eternal glory. This saying is trustworthy: If we have died with him we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him. But if we deny him he will deny us. If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.

 “The Lord always reminds us how precious we are in His eyes, and He entrusts us with a mission” --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.

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 (Greetings to Mary, Resplendent Woman)
Psalm:
Offertory: Idźmy tulmy się jak dziatki (A hymn about trusting in the heart of Mary)
Communion: Jezu w Hostii Utajony (Jesus Contained in the Host)
Post-Communion: Dziękujemy Ci, Ojcze nasz (We Thank You, Our Father)
Recessional: Ciebie, Boże, chwalimy (Holy God, We Praise Thy Name)