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 seasonal 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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XXV Niedziela Zwykła / 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Iz 55,6-9
Psalm: 145
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Flp 1,20c-24.27a
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 20,1-16a

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am: Mass intention is for the soul of Florence Paruch offered by the parish
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 6:30pm: Mass intention is for the soul of Mary Ann MacNeil offered by her son, followed by Novena to St. Monica for conversion of family
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26: No Mass
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 6:30pm: O zdrowie dla Mariana i Małgorzaty Hernik, Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 9:00am: Mass intention for all parishioners offered by Fr. Rich
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 6:30pm: St. Michael the Archangel: Mass intention for the souls of deceased members of St.Michael’s Polish Benefit Society, followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 9:00am: Mass intention for the Unity of the Church
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 9:30am: Mass intention is for the souls of Neal & Isabelle Gillis offered by Joe & Marilyn Gillis, Two decades of the Rosary (Eng & Pol)

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

YESTERDAY’S PARISH RETREAT/COPERNICUS SUNDIAL UNVEILING IN GABARUS: Sincere thanks. It was moving, spiritual, and positive. We had a very good turnout of parishioners. Thank you to everyone who took time to be present or helped out. More information and photos next week.
We had other very well-received and well-attended Polish Heritage Month activities this past week: The after-school events (crafts/games and Copernicus birthday party plus the lecture by authors Lech and Grazyna Galezowski about their research on traces of Polonia across rural Canada went well.

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 have been selling quickly and may be sold out by the time the bulletin is distributed. A big thank you to the volunteers who have been working so hard on this.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
FILM SCREENING: Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month film screening: “EO” with English subtitles, Tuesday at 1:00pm at CBU, Royal Bank Lecture Theatre. Free of charge, including light lunch and refreshments.

COMMUNITY CAFE: Wednesday at 10:15am. Community Café at the Polish Village Hall about research on Polish topics; Photo exhibit by the students who did the summer field school in Walbrzych. We’d be so grateful to anyone who can make it and if anyone could bring a dish to share.

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 the Polish card game “Dwojaki” (which we introduced at the Polish after-school event last Tuesday). Thank you to Alison Etter for lending her voice.
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 17: Information unavailable 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!

FATHER RICH’S COLUMN: Niech Będzie Pochwalony Jezus Chrystus! Praise Be Jesus Christ! Next Sunday we begin the month of October. During October falls the Feast of the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary on Saturday the 7th. During the month we will pray two decades of the rosary after Sunday Mass in English and Polish asking for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Spiritual Mother for our various needs. Please note that tomorrow this Monday, the time for Mass will move to 6:30pm. Following Mass will be devotional prayers through the intercession of St. Monica to pray for conversion or reconversion of family members who have abandoned the practice of their faith. Next Sunday across Canada and the United States is observed in very many cities and towns the annual "Life Chain," a pro-life event to raise awareness about the injustice of abortion and the killing of infants in the wombs of their mother. Participants pray silently and hold non-graphic signs with messages of love and truth at hundreds of locations across North
America. Here in Sydney on the sidewalk in front of the Mayflower Mall will be a peaceful and prayerful demonstration for the sanctity of human life. I plan to participate and hope some parishioners will join me. It is from 2:00pm to 3:00pm next Sunday, October 1st. May all have a blessed week!
-Fr. Rich

 

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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: Czarna Madonna (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!

Communion: Jezu drogi Tyś miłością (Dear Jesus, You are Love) – choir

Post-Communion: Witaj Jezu Chlebie Żywy (Welcome, Jesus, Living Bread)
1. Witaj, Jezu, chlebie żywy, / w Hostii świętej Tyś prawdziwy,/ Bóg nasz i nasz Pan.
2. Witaj, Przenajświętsze Ciało,/ któreś za nas wycierpiało/ męki krzyża ból.
3. Witaj w sercu niegodnego,/ który przyjmie Pana swego,/ łaski życia zdrój.

Recessional: Pod Twą obrone (For Thy Protection) This is hymn #1 on page 32 of the book in the pews, Przez Pokolenia: Prayers and Customs of St. Mary’s Polish Church.

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Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!