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 Rich Philiposki is currently in residence as pastor. Contact info: rphiliposki@aol.com 702-881-3674 (cell)
-During Father Rich’s extended times outside the region, Father Evo DiPierro will serve as Administrator: dipierro@dal.ca 902-564-4222

MSZY/MASSES: PLEASE NOTE: 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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XVI Niedziela Zwykła / 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Mdr/Wisdom 12,13.16–19
Psalm: 86
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Rz/Rom. 8,26–27
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 13,24-43

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am: Mass intention is for the souls of Albert Musgrave & Nelgah MacDonald offered by Shirley & family
MONDAY, JULY 24, 9:00am: Mass intention is for the soul of Frank Ardelli offered by the family
TUESDAY, JULY 25: No Mass
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 6:30pm, Feasts of Saints Anne and Joachim: Mass intention is for the soul of Nellie Tynski offered by Jancia LaRusic, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 9:00am: Open intention
FRIDAY, JULY 28, 6:30pm: Mass intention is for the soul of Terry Melski offered by the Baker family, followed by Chaplet to Divine Mercy
SATURDAY, JULY 29, 9:00am: Mass intention is for the soul of Margaret Dugandzic offered by John & Carolyn Markotich, followed by Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary
SUNDAY, JULY 30, 9:30am: Mass intention is for the souls of the deceased members of the Siwak family offered by Rose Murphy

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

STO LAT! STO LAT! Wishing Shirley Ardelli many blessings on her birthday! Wishing Peggy Ryba many blessings on her birthday! Peggy’s and Shirley’s birthday is the same day, July 25, 1937. Wishing them lots of health and happiness in the years ahead. Many thanks! Z Bogiem!

NOVA SCOTIA POLISH HERITAGE MONTH steering committee is meeting this evening at 7:00pm. Some activities being worked on:
-Sunrise service at our church on September 1 – release of doves (solemn 84th anniversary of the invasion of Poland and the start of World War II.)
-Pogoria Polish Folk Ensemble – featured artist – exhibits – September 8 to 10
-110th anniversary of parish – Mass and reception September 10
-Unveiling of Twin City Pocket Park
-A Polish games café
-Film screening of the recent film “EO”
-Photo exhibit on twin city Walbrzych/summer school (director Jerzy Skolimowski)
-Parish retreat/unveiling of Copernicus sundial in Gabarus – Sept. 23 (so grateful if you could set aside this day).
Any additional activities, large or small, will be added to the calendar. Please don’t hesitate to encourage your contacts in the community (including non-Polish) to mark Polish Heritage Month (September) in some way.

A REQUEST TO FELLOW PARISHIONERS: We’re looking for a few fellow parishioners who can be part of a short-term volunteer pilot in collaboration with CBU and other parishes to accompany newcomer students to initial meetings with landlords. It’s not labour-intensive, but we’re looking for a few caring people to pilot this for a few months and set a tone for a potentially expanded program. There will be a volunteer orientation on Monday, July 24, from 12 noon to 2:00pm. If you might be interested, please let Tom Urbaniak know. Thanks so much!

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS are with fellow parishioners who are sick, in the hospital, or in long-term care, including Steve Sokolowski and Teresa Fagan.

ALTAR SOCIETY: Thank you to Marilyn and Joe Gillis who are this month’s designated Altar Society volunteers.

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. There is a collection box at the entrance to the church. We try to fill the Food Cupboard after each Sunday Mass. Thank you so much!

OUR POLISH-THEMED RADIO SEGMENTS: The Coast Radio 89.7 (weekdays at 3:50pm and 7:50pm or any time at coastalradio.ca). This coming week's topic will be the ongoing work on a Polish archival welcome exhibit (mobile) for the Polish Village Hall with guest Susan MacNeil-Singh of the CBU Beaton Institute. This segment is dedicated to Shirley Ardelli and Peggy Ryba on the occasion of their birthday.
We’re always looking for sponsors and volunteers. It’s $100 for a whole week. Sponsors are recognized on air – and any dedications, too (eg. if you’re sponsoring as a memorial or as a birthday or anniversary gift). The Coast is generously redirecting the sponsorships back to the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society (which produces the segments), which has been a big help to the Society. If you think you might like to sponsor a week, please e-mail tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca or call 563-1226. Many thanks!

POGORIA POLISH FOLK ENSEMBLE: Practice/meeting after Mass today in the Polish Village Hall.

COLLECTION FOR JULY 16: $825.00 including $200.00 to Ukraine relief and $100.00 to the Building Fund. Sincere thanks! Bόg zapłać!

RECENT IMO (IN MEMORY OF) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Mary & Peter Baryluk from Marianne & Doug Gates

THANKS VERY KINDLY FOR YOUR DONATIONS TO OUR PARISH : Donations may be made during weekly Sunday Mass collection. Also, please feel 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: Witaj Jutrzenko (A Hymn to the Blessed Virgin Mary – who shines even over the sun)
1.Witaj, Jutrzenko, rano powstająca/ Ślicznaś jak miesiąc, ranno powstająca /Ty świecisz mile światu w Częstochowie / Gdzie czołem biją świata monarchowie
2.Tobie koronę z gwiazd dwunastu dano /Świata wszystkiego Panią Cię nazwano/ Na Jasnej Górze, jaśniejesz nad słońce /Tu lud upada do nóg swej Patronce

Offertory: Pod Twą obronę (For Thy Protection) This is hymn #1 in the book in the pews, Przez Pokolenia: Prayers and Customs of St. Mary’s Polish Church.

Communion: Pan Jezus już się zbliża (The Lord Jesus is Near) – choir

Post-Communion:Czarna Madonna (A Hymn to Our Lady of Częstochowa)
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!

Recessional: Ciebie Boże chwalimy (Holy God We Praise Thy Name)
Ciebie Boże chwalimy,/ Ciebie, Stwórcę wszechmocnego./ Ze wszystkich sił wielbimy.
Dawco wszystkiego dobrego,/ w dobroci nieskończony,/ bądź na wieki chwalony

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!