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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XXIV Niedziela Zwykła / 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Syr 27,30–28,7
Psalm: 103
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Rz/Rom. 14,7–9
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 18,21–35

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am: Mass
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 9:00am: Mass intention for the souls of Michael and Anna Kieć
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: No Mass
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 6:30pm: Mass intention for the souls of Thelma and Frank Murphy offered by Jean Annette White, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 6:30pm: Mass intention for the souls of Fred and Nora Baker
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 6:30pm: Mass intention for the souls of Ted and Louise Baker offered by Jean Annette White, followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 9:00am: Mass intention for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 9:30am: Mass intention is for the soul of Florence Paruch offered by the parish

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

SERDECZNY BÓG ZAPŁAĆ! Heartfelt thanks for all the help and goodwill last weekend as we marked our 110th anniversary and also had the Pogoria events and unveiled the pocket park with guests. It was a very special weekend. Check out the parish Facebook page (a public page, accessible to anyone with internet) for pictures from these and other recent events: facebook.com/stmaryspolishchurch/

STO LAT! Blessings, best wishes, and much appreciation to Wayne Joseph on the occasion of his birthday!

TICKETS FOR THE POLISH TAKE-OUT DINNERS: Friday, Sept. 29. Take-out at the church. $15. Only advance tickets (no sales at door). Tom Urbaniak has tickets. They will likely sell out over the course of the next week. A big thank you to the volunteers who worked so hard this week on pierogi.

OUR PARISH MINI-RETREAT IN GABARUS: This coming Saturday: prayer gathering on beach at 11:15am, then lunch in fire hall, short reflective walk to lighthouse (with driving option), unveiling of Copernicus sundial at about 2:00pm. Fr. Rich and Tom Urbaniak recently went to Gabarus to work on the arrangements. The walking part is light. The views from the sundial (which is complete and being installed this week) are spectacular. It’s going to be special. To access Gabarus beach, please take the Gabarus Highway right into the Village of Gabarus – go right to the end of the road, then turn left into the fishing dock area and drive a few metres until you see the wooden steps to the beach (you’ll see other cars). If you need a ride, please let Tom Urbaniak know. We won’t leave anyone behind! Also, if you could confirm your attendance (902-563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca) so we can give the community numbers for lunch that would be great!

GOŁĄBKI: We’ll need lots of volunteers again for cabbage rolls, 9:00am Thurs., Sept. 28. Thanks to anyone who can spare some time.

OTHER POLISH HERITAGE MONTH ACTIVITIES COMING UP THIS WEEK:

AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOP: Tuesday, September 19, 4:00pm: Polish after-school games workshop, learn Polish card games and board games. This is a Glace Bay event at Warden United Church (44 Fifth Street) Snacks. Refreshments. Free.

LECTURE: Wednesday, September 20, at 10:15am. Lecture on preserving and profiling Polish heritage places in Canada. Authors Lech and Grazyna Galezowski will be here from Calgary. CBU Room B-118 (directly faces Grand Lake Road in the Marvin Harvey Building).

COPERNICUS BIRTHDAY PARTY: Thursday, September 21, 4:00pm: 550th Birthday Party for Copernicus – in partnership with Glace Bay Library – to be held at Warden United Church. Astronomy-themed. Free. Special cake, trivia, and more

RAFFLE FOR POLISH DOLL (with thanks to Toni LaRusic): Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. Toni will have tickets after Mass.

FREE RAFFLE FOR BOOKS BY POLISH NOVA SCOTIAN AUTHORS: Please fill out a ticket at the table at the back of the church.

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. Our contributions now total more than $35,000. God bless you!

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 be about our Copernicus sundial being unveiled this coming Saturday! Many thanks to Janet McGillen, President of the Gabarus Lightkeepers Society, for lending her voice. This segment is dedicated to Robert Melski Sr. on the occasion of his 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!

COLLECTION FOR SEPTEMBER 10: $984.00. 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!

Thank you to fellow parishioners who took time to be part of our delegation for the special Polish flag raising at City Hall on Tuesday at 9:30am. Mayor McDougall-Merrill read Council’s proclamation about St. Mary’s Polish Parish and our 110th anniversary. (You can see other photos on the parish’s Facebook page)

 

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:

Entrance: Kiedy Ranne Wstają Zorze (The Morning Hymn)
1.Kiedy ranne wstają zorze,/ Tobie ziemia, Tobie morze./ Tobie śpiewa żywioł wszelki, Bądź pochwalon, Boże wielki!
2.A człowiek, który bez miary,/Obsypany Twymi dary,/Coś go stworzył i ocalił, A czemuż by Cię nie chwalił

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

Communion: O Mój Jezu w Hostii Skryty (My Jesus, Contained in the Host)– choir

Post-Communion: Na Wszystkich Drogach Życia (On All the Roads of Life)
Na wszystkich drogach życia,/ Gdzie posłałeś mnie,/ O Tobie, Boże, myślę, Wszędzie szukam Cię.
O Boże mój, dziękuję Ci/ Za bezmiar Twoich łask,/ Za radość Twą, za miłość Twą, Za każdą chwilę dnia.
Zapalasz światło wiary/ W zwykły, szary czas,/ By każda chwila życia/ Jednoczyła nas.

Recessional: Po Górach Dolinach (Immaculate Mary)
1. Po górach, dolinach rozlega się dzwon, Anielskie witanie ludziom głosi on:
Ref.: Zdrowaś, zdrowaś, zdrowaś Maryja. Częstochowska, Panno Maryja.

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Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!