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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Druga Niedziela Wielkiego Postu / Second Sunday of Lent

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30am Mass) is for Nelgah MacDonald offered by Shirley Ardelli and family

Ushers for collection today: Bernie LaRusic, Tony Gniewek

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, March 11, 6:30pm The Mass intention is for Antoni Nowak offered by Jancia and Bernie La Rusic. Praying of the Rosary will precede the Mass (at about 6:10pm). Novena to Our Lady of  Częstochowa will follow the Mass.

Sunday, March 15 9:30am The Mass intention is for Antonina Ryba offered by Frania and family
Lectors: Noah Starzomski-Wilson, Janusz Wawrzyszyn
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, James Clarke, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Robert Melski Sr., Larry Gniewek
Greeters:
Altar Society designated volunteers for March: Marilyn Gillis, Joe Gillis
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, March 1: $893.00 (including: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $ fuel, $ Community Kitchen Project, $120.00 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 Ray Ryan from John Malcolm

THANK YOU to everyone who is able to make a special effort during Lent to join us for Wednesday weekday Masses (6:30pm)

LOAVES AND FISHES: Thank you for all the contributions of food items to Loaves and Fishes last week. These were really appreciated.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND CONVERSATION WITH THE HONOURABLE MAYANN FRANCIS: Polish Village Hall , Friday, March 13, 8:30am to 10:00am. There is no charge. Dr. Francis (former Lieutenant Governor; from the Pier) will be speaking about building caring communities for children.

COMMUNITY MARKET – FREE TABLES: Coinciding with the Good Food Bus on the afternoon of Saturday, March 14, Polish Village Hall. A great chance to sell or show locally produced items, do a display, promote services to the community. Please contact Nicole MacCormack at 902-371-5088 to reserve a table (limited quantity); nicole_w_baker@hotmail.com .

GENERATING IDEAS AND PROJECTS FOR POLISH HERITAGE MONTH: Everyone is invited to think of projects large and small to mark Nova Scotia’s first ever Polish Heritage Month coming up this September – readings, small get-togethers, house concerts, student projects, artwork, etc., etc. We will be compiling a database of projects!

DESIGNING A PROPOSED SPECIALIZED “POLISH HERITAGE” LICENSE PLATE: The Atlantic Canada District of the Canadian Polish Congress (which is headquartered at the Polish Village Hall) is submitting a recommendation package to the province, which would (if approved) allow motorists to have an option for a Nova Scotia “Polish Heritage” license plate (similar to other specialized/themed license plates offered by the province). A portion of the fee would go into a cultural support fund.  

WINTER GOOD FOOD BUS will regularly be at the Polish Village Hall (indoors). Fresh produce at very affordable prices. There will be tables set up inside the Polish Village. Everyone is welcome. Next Food Bus visit is Saturday, March 14, 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Everyone is welcome.

THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Every Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:00pm at our church. Free (or donate what you can) wholesome meals in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. Thank you to all volunteers and donors.

KAIROS CAPE BRETON: Thursday, March 28 (moved from March 23) (bringing together churches of diverse denominations to work on common issues). Gathering and potluck at our church with guests from Care and Repair Cymru (Wales) – an agency that does amazing work helping seniors. Everyone is welcome.

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM 2 TIMOTHY: Beloved: Bear your share of hardship for the Gospel with the strength that comes from God. He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before time began, but now made manifestthrough the appearance of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel.

Living God, Today we gather in and among Your Presence. Valiant women throughout the world, and all gathered here, raise our voices in global petition for your promise of wholeness --fullness of life-- to be realized in all our world, in our nations and in our lives.  This we pray in Your Name. Amen --From the Prayer of the Sisters of Mercy for International Women’s Day (March 8)

"May we allow ourselves to be reconciled, in order to live as beloved children, as forgiven and healed sinners, as wayfarers with him at our side.” --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: W Krzyżu Cierpienie (Cross of Compassion) 
Psalm:
Offertory: Ludu, Mój Ludu (People, My People)
Communion: O Mój Jezu w hostii skryty (O My Jesus Contained in the Host)
Post-Communion: Pobogoslaw Jezu Drogi (Bless Your Children)
Recessional: (traditional Polish Lenten recessional): We sing three times the following: Któryś za nas cierpiał rany, Jezu Chryste, zmiłuj się nad nami [3x] (You who suffered, wounded for us, Christ Jesus have mercy on us.)

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SOME KEY POLISH WORDS FOR LENT:
Wielki Post [vYEL-kee/ post] – Lent (literally the great fast)
Post – fast
Modlitwa [mohd-LEE-tfa] – prayer
jałmużna [yaw-MOOJ-na] – almsgiving
Czterdzieści dni [chter-JESH-chee / dnee]– 40 days