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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XX Niedziela Zwykła / 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Isaiah 56,1.6–7
Psalm: 67
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Rz/Rom. 11,13–15.29–32
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 15,21–28

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am: Mass intention is for Heather MacIntyre offered by Sophie and Roddie O'Toole
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 9:00am: Mass is for a special intention
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22: No Mass
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 6:30pm: Mass intention is for Leona Melski Hamper offered by T&S Melski, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24: No Mass
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25: No Mass
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26: No Mass
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 9:30am: Mass intention is for deceased members of the Baker & Kieć families offered by Jean Annette White

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOTE: The Feast of Our Lady of Jasna Gόra (Czestochowa) is on Saturday, August 26th. Although there is no Mass, it is appropriate to sing Marian hymns in honour of Our Lady of Czestochowa at the Sunday Mass. Father Evo will be celebrant of Mass on Wednesday and Sunday. Let us remember in prayer all hospitalized, those in care homes, homebound especially those with the covid virus. We wish and pray for a speedy recovery. --Fr. Rich

STO LAT! Wishing many blessings to Edyta Bączyk on her birthday. All the very best, Edyta! Wszystkiego najlepszego.

BOTTLES AND CANS COLLECTION FOR UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFORTS: In support of our Ukrainian humanitarian relief efforts, Marjorie Ardelli and Paul MacKinnon are very kindly continuing to collect recyclable bottles. They would welcome any redeemable bottles. Thanks to fellow parishioners for recent contributions of bottles and cans, including Father Rich, Stephanie, Wayne, Sophie, Mike. Our parish has been supporting sister city Walbrzych’s Ukrainian relief efforts, plus the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, at DAWN (6:15am) We will gather here at our church to pray for peace on the solemn anniversary of the invasion of Poland and the start of World War II. We will also raise the Polish flag for Polish Heritage Month. Last year, this was a beautiful and spiritual gathering.

NOVA SCOTIA POLISH HERITAGE MONTH ACTIVITIES FOR NEXT MONTH (SEPTEMBER): We are looking at quite a few activities for the Month. Among the highlights will be our parish’s 110th anniversary Mass on September 10 (11:00am), our parish retreat on September 23 in Gabarus (where the unveiling of the Copernicus 550th birthday sundial will take place the same day), the Pogoria featured artist exhibit (Sept. 9-10), film screening of EO on the morning of Sept. 15 at CBU, and more … There will be a full calendar and list of activities next week.

POLISH TAKE-OUT TO SUPPORT OUR PARISH DURING POLISH HERITAGE MONTH: We’re also putting out a call to volunteers. We would like to do a parish Polish take-out meal on Friday, September 29. Tickets (fixed number) would be pre-sold to manage and space out the process. We would be so grateful for any help, including pierogi preparation in advance. The proceeds from this sale will support our parish.

FOOD CUPBOARD: Many thanks for bringing any non-perishable contributions to Mass. The St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society has recently done repairs to the Food Cupboard.

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 a special Polish sci-fi book club for Polish Heritage Month with guest Alison Uhma. This segment is dedicated to Sophie O’Toole on the occasion of her recent 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 this week will happen on Tuesday evening

COLLECTION FOR AUGUST 13: $758.50. Sincere thanks! Bόg zapłać!

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: Do Twej dążym kaplicy (To Your Chapel)
1.Do Twej dążym kaplicy,/ Co z brzegu czeka nas,/ Wśród wichru nawałnicy,/ W pochmurny, słotny czas,/ Byśmy tam wciąż dążyli/ I nigdy nie zbłądzili, /Maryjo, Maryjo, o Maryjo świeć.
2.Jak cudnie w zmierzchu cieni/ Twój obraz sercu lśni,/ Wód kryształ się rumieni,/ Nad nim Twój promień drży,/ O Jutrznio powstająca,/ O Gwiazdo z chmur świecąca,/ Maryjo, Maryjo, o Maryjo świeć.

Offertory: Pobogosław Jezu Drogi (Bless, Dear Jesus)
1.Pobłogosław Jezu drogi,/ Tym co serce Twe kochają,/ Niechaj skarb ten cenny, drogi,/ Na wiek wieków posiadają.
2.Za Twe łaski dziękujemy,/ Które serce Twoje dało,/ W dani duszę Ci niesiemy,/ By nas serce Twe kochało.

Communion: Witaj Jezu Chlebie Żywy (Welcome Jesus the Living Bread) – choir

Post-Communion: Serce Twe Jezu Miłością Goreje (Your Heart, O Jesus, Radiates Love)
1. Serce Twe Jezu miłością goreje,/ Serce Twe w ogniu miłości topnieje. / A nasze serca zimne jak lód, I późny dla nich Twej męki trud./bis
2. Kiedyż, o kiedyż, słodki mój Panie,/ Poznamy Serca Twojego kochanie? / Kiedyż Twa miłość rozpali nas? O dobry Jezu, czas to już czas./bis

Recessional: Po Górach Dolinach (Immaculate Mary)
Po górach, dolinach rozlega się dzwon,/ Anielskie witanie ludziom głosi on:
Zdrowaś, zdrowaś, zdrowaś Maryja / Częstochowska Panno Maryja
Immaculate Mary your praises we sing./You reign now in splendour with Jesus our King.
Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, ave, ave Maria

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!