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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Trzydziesta trzecia Niedziela zwykła / Thirty Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30 am Mass) is for Ray Kiley offered by Patsy Kiley

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

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, November 20, 6:30pm The Mass intention will be for Lois Wludyka offered by Jo-Ann and Francis Wall. Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa will follow the Mass.

Sunday, November 24, 9:30am The Mass intention will be for Blanche Peters from Jean Annette and Richard White
Lectors: Jerry Pocius, Noah Starzomski-Wilson
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, Robbie Melski, James Clarke
Ushers: Toni LaRusic, Tony Melski
Greeters: Catherine Tucker, Herb Tucker
Altar Society designated volunteers for November: Delores Starzomski, Tom Urbaniak
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, November 10: $875.00 (including $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $Evangelization of Nations, $fuel, $60.00 Community Kitchen Project, $50.00 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 IN MEMORY OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Ron (Rocco) DiPenta from John and Valerie Sobol

RECENT CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN:
from Steve Sokolowski and Patricia MacDonald

CHURCHES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE / SUPPORTING PEOPLE WHO ARE MARGINALIZED: Our church is hosting a potluck discussion with KAIROS, The National Ecumenical Justice Network on Monday, November 18, 6:30pm-8:30pm. You are warmly invited (please bring a dish if you can – optional). Sharon Neufeldt, national network manager with KAIROS, will be our guest. Our church has been asked to host this informal gathering (Sala 1050) for Sydney-area churches (all denominations). KAIROS is a respected national network of Christian churches of many denominations that work together to assist refugees, people in prisons, seniors in need, people suffering from poverty, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and to think about how to build communities that respect everyone’s dignity and humanity according to the Gospel message.

LAST WEEK’S PRE-CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Thanks to everyone who supported it. There were 576 people who paid the $2 admission (not including children under 12). The parish bake sale table sold out very quickly ($358). Thanks to everyone who contributed!

AN INVITATION TO OUR PARISH FROM ST. THERESA’S TO BE PART OF A SPECIAL MISSION / RETREAT IN DECEMBER: On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday December 9-11 (6:30pm), Fr. Mark Cherry will lead a Mission at St. Theresa’s for anyone reflecting on meaning and fulfillment in life. It will include inspiring praise and worship, dynamic and thoughtful preaching, adoration of the blessed sacrament, an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

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. In October, a total of 712 meals were served!

THE “GOOD FOOD BUS”: The organizers would like to thank our parish for hosting the Food Bus here yesterday as part of the first-year pilot project. The food bus has fresh fruits and vegetables. Several churches in the CBRM have been supporting this initiative

“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 letters or immigration records from ancestors. We would like to photograph/scan these and help you to interpret them. Also interesting will be any artwork or craft pieces that you would like to have conversations about,  or anything related to our Polish heritage. Dr. Joanna Pylat (Polish University Abroad) will be with us again to help out!

THE POLISH CAPE BRETONERS COLOURING BOOK:  copies ($10) are at the back of the church. Many thanks!

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM ST. PAUL’S LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS: Brothers and sisters: You know how one must imitate us. For we did not act in a disorderly way among you, nor did we eat food received free from anyone. On the contrary, in toil and drudgery, night and day we worked, so as not to burden any of you.
Not that we do not have the right. Rather, we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us. In fact, when we were with you, we instructed you that if anyone was unwilling to work, neither should that one eat. We hear that some are conducting themselves among you in a disorderly way, by not keeping busy but minding the business of others.Such people we instruct and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and to eat their own food.

BEATIFICATION: Remembering Blessed Michael Piaszczynski, who has been beatified. The Polish priest died in the Nazi Sachsenhausen concentration camp in 1940. He had been aiding Jewish neighbours and fellow inmates.

 “Let us pray for the grace to be able to listen to the cry of the poor: it is the cry of hope of the Church” --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: Pod twą obronę (For Thy Protection)
Psalm:
Offertory: Serce Twe, Jezu, miłością goreje (Your Heart, Jesus, is Filled with Love)
Communion: Daj Mi Jezusa (Grant Me Jesus)
Post-Communion: Liczę na Ciebie, Ojcze (I Rely on You, Father)
Recessional: Jezu, Ufam Tobie (mel. 2) (Jesus, I Trust in You)