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 NOT 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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XXI Niedziela Zwykła / 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Iz/Is 22,19–23
Psalm: 138
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Rz/Rom. 11,33–36
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 16,13– 20

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am: Mass intention is for deceased members of the Baker & Kieć families offered by Jean Annette White
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 6:30pm Mass
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 6:15am: We will gather at dawn on the solemn anniversary of the invasion of Poland and the start of World War II to pray for peace and to release doves. There may be some additional Masses added upon Father Rich’s return. We will post these on the parish Facebook page.

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

STO LAT! Wishing many blessings to Vicky Aucoin and to Michael Melski on their birthdays this coming week. All the very best! Wszystkiego najlepszego.

Happy wedding anniversary to Sophie and Roddie O’Toole

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. With thanks to the Pier Community Funeral Home, we will release peace doves at our church. We are looking for several readers for Friday. No previous experience is required. If you can help out, please let Tom Urbaniak know.

A SPECIAL NOTE TO FELLOW PARISHIONERS ABOUT A SPECIAL EVENT BY INVITATION: On Friday, September 8, at 7:00pm at the Polish Village, there will be an opening reception (no charge) for Pogoria Polish Folk Ensemble, this year’s featured artist for Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month (Pogoria is marking its 20th anniversary this year). It promises to be a very enjoyable evening, This event is by invitation/RSVP. And you’re invited! But we need to kindly ask for your advance confirmation of attendance by Monday, September 4, at the latest. Please confirm your attendance with Shari McKay (shari_pogoria@hotmail.com). Many thanks!

POSTERS FOR POLISH HERITAGE MONTH: We have some beautiful small and large posters. Thanks if you can put them up!

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 of events attached to this bulletin.

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.

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. 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.

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 segment will have Father Rich Philiposki as our guest to talk about the special prayers for peace at our church at dawn this coming Friday, September 1. Everyone is welcome.
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!

COLLECTION FOR AUGUST 20: will be included with this coming week’s collection. 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: Jak szczęśliwa Polska cała (How Blessed is All Poland, Under the Protection of the Blessed Mother of Częstochowa)
1. Jak szczęśliwa Polska cała,/ W niej Maryi kwitnie chwała,/ Od Bałtyku po gór szczyty, Kraj nasz płaszczem Jej okryty.
Ref.: Matko Boska, Królowo Polska,/ O Pani nasza Częstochowska (x2)
2. W Częstochowie tron swój wzniosła,/ Wielka, można i wyniosła,/ Lecz najczulsza z matek ziemi,/ Cierpi razem z dziećmi swymi.
Ref.: Matko Boska ...

Offertory: Jezu drogi, Tyś miłością (Dear Jesus, You are Love)
1.Jezu drogi, Tyś miłością, przyjdź daj siebie nam!/ Duszy mojej Tyś ufnością, króluj w niej Ty sam!
Ref. Jezu, Jezu, przyjdź do duszy mej,/ Obdarz ją łaskami Twymi i bądź Królem jej.
2. Chodź mnie brudzą grzechu cienie, Ty mi siebie daj. Duszę moją łaski tchnieniem, przemień w cichy raj.
Ref. Jezu, Jezu..

Communion: Jezu w Hostii Utajony – choir

Post-Communion: Czarna Madonno (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!
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: Ze wzgórz Częstochowy (From the Heights of Częstochowa)
1. Ze wzgórz Częstochowy rozlega się dzwon, Gdzie Polski Królowa ma łaskawy tron.
Ref. Zdrowaś, zdrowaś, zdrowaś Maryjo, Częstochowska Panno Maryjo!
2. Króluje w tym grodzie od wielu już lat I słynie łaskami na cały ten świat.

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NOVA SCOTIA POLISH HERITAGE MONTH SEPTEMBER 2023

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – CURRENT AS OF AUGUST 26, 2023
2023 THEME: “COPERNICUS 550”

THROUGHOUT THE MONTH:
Polish menu items at Flavor Restaurants in Cape Breton
Free raffle tickets for basket of books by Polish Nova Scotian authors
Free Polish recipe bookmarks at all branches of Cape Breton Regional Library
Free “imieniny” (Polish name day) cards (while supplies last) at Glace Bay Library
A donation has been made to all library regions in Nova Scotia to purchase a book (with special inscription) in honour of the Copernicus 550 theme.

Friday, September 1: Release of Lieutenant Governor’s statement and video for Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month

Friday, September 1, 6:15am sunrise: St. Mary’s Polish Church: special service (and release of doves) – solemn 84th anniversary of the invasion of Poland and the start of World War II. Special thanks to Pier Community Funeral Home for the doves!

Saturday, September 2: 12 noon, Polish Emigration Memorial Monument, Pier 21 – wreath-laying ceremony

Wednesday, September 6: Special column on “Copernicus 550” – theme for 2023 Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month – Cape Breton Post.

Thursday, September 7: Official release of book recommendations poster for Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month.

Friday, September 8, 7:00pm: by invitation -- Polish Village Hall – opening night reception for exhibit featuring Pogoria Polish Folk Ensemble, featured artist for 2023 Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month. The ensemble is marking its 20th anniversary this year.

Saturday, September 9, 11:30am to 2:30pm: Public open house, Pogoria Polish Folk Ensemble – featured artist for Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month. Free admission. Opportunity to sample some Polish food and refreshments. Learn some crafts and dance steps.

Sunday, September 10, 11:00am: 110th anniversary Mass – St. Mary’s Polish Church. All welcome -followed by outdoor blessing of Twin City Pocket Park at the corner of Victoria Road and Franklin Street. Free reception, café and program at Polish Village Hall

Sunday, September 10, 2:00pm to 4:00pm: Halifax Central Library: Film screening of “EO” (2022 film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski – Polish nominee for Academy Award)

Friday, September 15, 10:15am: Cape Breton University. Film screening – “EO” -- followed by lunch and discussion – Multi-purpose Room (Yvonne LeVert Hospitality Suite). Please RSVP to tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca

Tuesday, September 19, 4:00pm: Polish after-school activities day – Glace Bay : Learning Polish games. Location: Warden United Church, 44 Fifth Street.

Wednesday, September 20, 10:15am: Cape Breton University. Presentation by authors Lech and Grazyna Galezowski on conserving Polonia heritage in Canada, including material from their latest book In the Footsteps of Polish Pioneers on the Canadian Prairies.  RSVP to tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca

Thursday, September 21, 4:00pm: “550th birthday party” for Copernicus. Cake, science experiments, games, colouring contest, pop-up library, and more – in collaboration with Glace Bay Library. Location: 44 Fifth Street

Saturday, September 23, 1:00pm to 4:00pm: Polish Day at Halifax Central Library. Displays highlighting Polish culture, including costumes, crafts, travel, and jewellery. There will also be music, fun activities, free giveaways, recipe cards, and door prizes. Authors William Kowalski and Lech and Grazyna Galezowski will be on hand.

Saturday, September 23: Copernicus 550th birthday commemorative sundial unveiling – Gabarus, Cape Breton – mini exhibit on the life and work of Copernicus (courtesy of our colleagues in Windsor, Ontario). For people wishing to walk to the lighthouse, please meet at the Gabarus Fire Hall at 1:30pm. Sundial-unveiling ceremony at the lighthouse will begin at about 2:30pm /  St. Mary’s Polish Parish retreat in Gabarus (10:00am)

Monday, September 25, 7:00pm: On Paper Books, downtown Sydney. Stanisław Lem (Polish sci-fi) book club. Recommended book for this gathering: Stanisław Lem, The Master Voice. More details: onpaperbooks@gmail.com

Tuesday, September 26, 1:00pm: Polish Village Hall – research café -- student photo exhibit on the recent, pilot summer field school in Wałbrzych, Poland (sister city of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality) / discussion on growing the educational collaborations between the sister cities.

Friday, September 29: Polish take-out meals at St. Mary’s Polish Church. Advance tickets only. Details to follow.

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Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!