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: PLEASE NOTE: Although province-wide formal rules have eased, Public health continues to strongly recommend wearing masks in congregate settings

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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Wniebowstąpienie Pańskie / Feast of the Ascension of the Lord

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Dz/Act 1:1-11
Psalm: 47
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Heb. 9:24-28; 10:19-23
Ewangelia / Gospel: Lk: 24:46-53
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Pan wśród radości wstępuje do nieba / God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord!

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY: For the soul of Daniel Hugh Murphy offered by Michael and Ursula Melski
MASS INTENTION FOR WEDNESDAY'S MASS 6:30pm (followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa): For the souls of Neil and Isabel Gillis offered by Joe and Marilyn Gillis

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES of our parish go to Peter and Judi McCarron and their family on the recent passing of Peter’s aunt, Sister Evelyn McNeil. Sister Evelyn was a CND with more than 50 years of service. Wieczny odpoczynek racz jej dać, Panie.

STO LAT! Wishing Bernie LaRusic many blessings on his birthday! Thank you, Bernie, for all you do for our community

POLISH CAFÉ AFTER MASS TODAY: Please join us as at the Polish Village Hall right after Mass as we mark some of the Polish May holidays. There is no charge. Everyone is welcome! See you soon.

PIEROGI-MAKING: Starting Monday, May 30, at 9:00am (a day earlier than noted in last week’s bulletin), starting with potato-peeling! Everyone who can spare some time that week is welcome -- with gratitude for your time and help! -- including new volunteers. The proceeds of this fund-raiser will support the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society – major hall improvement project that we’ll talk about at the Polish Café this morning!

PIEROGI ORDERS: $12 a dozen. Please call Stephanie Black (902-578-3697). We will also have a clipboard at the back of the church if you would like to write down an order after Mass. Orders will be taken up to and including May 29, while supplies last.

UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE: A big thank you for the parish’s generosity for Ukrainian humanitarian assistance and to friends of the parish. So far, we have contributed $20,000 to Wałbrzych’s Ukrainian refugee assistance fund (via CBRM); $3,600 to Caritas partners (via the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace); and $3,600 to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. There are envelopes at the back of the church marked “Ukrainian Humanitarian Assistance.” You can also make a cheque to St. Mary’s Polish Parish and mark “Ukrainian Humanitarian Assistance” in the memo line. Or make a designated, secure donation on the parish’s CanadaHelps page: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/st-marys-polish-parish/ God bless! Thank you so much for your caring and support! Donations will be included in your tax receipt at the end of the year.

FOOD CUPBOARD: Please consider bringing a non-perishable food or personal care item (e.g. shampoo, soap, toilet paper) to church when you come to Mass. These items will help stock our food cupboard outside the Polish Village Hall.

PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOLS – MASKS STILL STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Thanks for all your kindness, patience, and co-operation.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND: At its meeting this past week, the Finance Committee decided to convene a working group that will meet once or twice to recommend to the Finance Committee and Rada the structure/criteria for the scholarship fund made possible by Father Rich’s recent donation. If you would like to be part of this very positive discussion, please call 902-563-1226 or e-mail tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca

WEEKDAY RADIO SPOTS ABOUT POLISH CULTURE AND LANGUAGE IN CAPE BRETON: “One Minute Polish Broadcast” airs on the Coast Radio every weekday at 3:50pm and 7:50pm (FM 89.7), and is archived at coastalradio.ca. Learn a new Polish word, phrase, or cultural tradition. Presented by the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society. Would you consider sponsoring a whole week of our radio segments for $100? The Coast has kindly agreed to allow the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society to do this as a fund-raiser (they are not charging for air time). Sponsors will be acknowledged on air (IMOs are welcome, birthday tributes, etc). Dziekujemy! This coming week's radio segment features a Nova Scotia law that was written in the Polish language. Thank you to Bernie LaRusic for lending his voice and to Wanda Pierrynowski, this week’s sponsor of the Society in memory of Aggie Wróblewski Stephenson!

COLLECTION FOR May 22: $580.00 including $25.00 to the Building fund. IN ADDITON, $365.00 for Ukrainian humanitarian assistance. Thank you very kindly for your support of our parish. Bόg zapłaƈ! 

RECENT IMO (IN MEMORY OF) DONATION TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Greg Musial from Julie Bennett

THANKS VERY KINDLY FOR YOUR DONATIONS TO OUR PARISH : We are truly grateful for everyone’s generosity through the pandemic. If you are attending Mass, you will find a collection basket near the entrance and exit (since we are not passing around the basket due to the public health restrictions). Also, please free to use the mail: St. Mary’s Polish Parish, 21 Wesley St., Sydney, NS, B1N 2M5. Donations can also be made securely on-line at Canada Helps (which will email you an instant tax receipt):   https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/st-marys-polish-parish/. (link to this site is provided on our parish website homepage). Thanks for your support!

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:

Entrance: in honour of Mary Queen of Poland (verses 1 and 3)
Maryjo Królowo Polski, Maryjo Królowo Polski
Jestem przy Tobie, pamiętam o Tobie I czuwam na każdy czas.
Jestem przy Tobie, pamiętam o Tobie I czuwam na każdy czas.

Maryjo Królowo nasza, Maryjo Królowo nasza
Ciebie prosimy, uświęcaj rodziny, uświęcaj każdego z nas.
Ciebie prosimy, uświęcaj rodziny, uświęcaj każdego z nas.

Offertory: Serce Jezusa Ciche Pokorne ( The Tranquil Heart of Jesus)
Serce Jezusa ciche pokorne, / Usłysz ach, usłysz Twe, biedne dzieci Póki burze, zagrażają, / Serce Jezusa broń.
Ref. : Słodko spoczniemy na Boskim Sercu, / Nigdy nie dozwól roz¬łączyć się.
Usłysz prosimy, / Twych dzieci głos; /Serce Je¬zusa, /O ratuj nas.
Uczyń nas, Jezu, Twoją zdobyczą, / Przyjmij na własność serca nasze. /Prowadź nas przez świat ten nędzny, / Serce Jezusa broń. Ref

Communion: Już przyszedł Jezus ukochany (Jesus Has Arrived)- choir

Post-Communion: Jest zakątek na tej ziemi (A Hymn to Our Lady of Częstochowa)
1.Jest zakątek na tej ziemi,/ Gdzie powracać każdy chce,/ Gdzie króluje Jej Oblicze,/ Na Nim cięte rysy dwie./ Wzrok ma smutny, zatroskany,/ Jakby chciała prosić cię,/ Byś w matczyną Jej opiekę oddał się.
Ref.: Madonno, Czarna Madonno,/ Jak dobrze Twym dzieckiem być!/ O, pozwól, Czarna Madonno,/ W ramiona Twoje się skryć! (x2)
2.W Jej ramionach znajdziesz spokój/ I uchronisz się od zła,/ Bo dla wszystkich swoich dzieci/ Ona serce czułe ma./ I opieką cię otoczy,/ Gdy Jej serce oddasz swe,/ Gdy powtórzysz Jej z radością słowa te: Ref.

Recessional: My Chcemy Boga (We Desire God – invoking the intercession of Mary)
1.My chcemy Boga, Panno Święta/ O, usłysz naszych wołań głos! / Miłości Bożej dźwigać pęta, To nasza chluba, to nasz los.
Ref: Błogosław, słodka Pani, / Błogosław wszelki stan! /My chcemy Boga, my, poddani. On naszym Królem, On nasz Pan! My chcemy Boga, my poddani. / On naszym Królem, On nasz Pan!
2. My chcemy Boga w naszym kraju,/ Wśród starodawnych polskich strzech. / W polskim języku i zwyczaju,/ Niech Boga wielbi Chrobry, Lech. Ref

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!