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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Objawienie Pańskie / Epiphany

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30am Mass) is for Herb Black offered by Stephanie Black

Ushers for collection today: Robert Melski Sr., Toni LaRusic

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, January 8, 6:30pm Praying of the Rosary will precede the Mass. Novena to Our Lady of  Częstochowa will follow the Mass.

Sunday, January 12, 9:30am Święto Chrztu Pańskiego / Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Lectors: Edyta Baczyk, Noah Starzomski-Wilson
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzmoski-Wilson, James Clarke, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Bernie LaRusic, Larry Gniewek
Greeters:
Altar Society designated volunteers for January: Sophie O’Toole, Angela Doiron
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, December 24 & 29: $4434.70 (including: $ general collection, $ monthly, $10.00 flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $ fuel, $ 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 IN MEMORY OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Mary and Peter Baryluk from Marianne Gates

Today, we will have the blessing of the chalk for the Feast of Epiphany. Please see the note below about inscriptions.

POLISH CUSTOMS FOR THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY (Objawienie Pańskie): The Feast of the Epiphany – Jan. 6 -- is a national holiday in Poland. One of the important Polish customs, which we observe in our parish, is the blessing of chalk. The chalk is then taken home and an inscription is made above a doorway: K+M+B 2020, which often happens during the annual blessing of the home by the Pastor. This signifies that just like the wise men in Matthew’s Gospel, we are ready to change our plans and make a significant commitment in following Jesus Christ and the Gospel message. (Another version is C+M+B from the Latin Christus mansionem benedicat (“Christ blesses this house.”). In many Polish cities, there are Epiphany processions. There are usually live animals in these processions.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE POLISH VILLAGE HALL: This was a great success, with a full house. Thank you to the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society and all who so kindly assisted

PARISH OPŁATEK POTLUCK: Sunday, January 12, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Polish Village Hall. All welcome. There is no charge, but if you can please bring a dish and a non-perishable item for Loaves and Fishes. We will exchange the traditional Polish Christmas wafer, enjoy fellowship and kolędy to mark the end of the Christmas season, reflect on the year ahead, and extend blessings to each other. It is a longstanding Polish custom for parishes to hold Oplatek gatherings in January as a continuation of faithful community connection and hospitality. Fr. Rich Philiposki will be visiting us next week and will be at the Oplatek.

“JASEŁKA” – MINI POLISH CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: We would be delighted to give you a role. No previous experience is required. We will have short workshops to prepare. They will be tomorrow (Monday) at 7:00pm at the Polish Village Hall and Thursday at 7:00pm at the Polish Village Hall. The mini-pageant will be presented at our Oplatek potluck next Sunday – 2:00pm to 4:00pm

ITEM FOR LOAVES AND FISHES: We would be so grateful to anyone who can bring a non-perishable item(s) for Loaves and Fishes to the Oplatek potluck next Sunday afternoon

THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN: resumes this Wednesday following a short holiday break: 11:30am to 1:00pm at our church. Free (or donate what you can) wholesome meals in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. Many thanks to all donors and sponsors

POGORIA POLISH FOLK ENSEMBLE: Meeting/rehearsal after Mass today

CHURCHES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE  (KAIROS):  working together to address needs in our community and world, inspired by the Gospel message. Gathering in our church (potluck) will take place on Monday, January 20, at 6:30pm. Guests from other churches will be with us as well. Everyone is welcome

ASSIGNMENTS IN VARIOUS MINISTRIES FOR JANUARY 2020:
LECTORS:
January 12: Edyta Baczyk, Noah Starzomski-Wilson
January 19: Bernie Paruch, Janusz Wawrzyszyn
January 26: Anne Marie Campbell, Andrzej Cebula

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

GREETERS: Please see the list provided by Marjorie Ardelli and Carolyn Kiley
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Please see the list provided by Marilyn Gillis. Thank you kindly!

"May Mary, Mother of the Prince of Peace and Mother of all the peoples of the earth, accompany and sustain us at every step of our journey of reconciliation ” --A message on Twitter from Pope Francis

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: 9:30am Mass
Entrance: Bóg się z Panny narodził (God was Born of a Virgin)
Psalm: Uwielbią Pana wszystkie ludy ziemi (All the peoples of the earth love the Lord.) Pronunication: Oo-VYEL-bee-o / PA-na / vshist-KEE-e / lood-i / dg-ye-me
Offertory: Pasterze mili (Dear Shepherds)
Communion: W żłobie leży (Lying in a Manger)
Post-Communion: A wczora z wieczora (That First Evening)
Recessional: Mędrcy świata (Wise Men of the World)