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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XXVI Niedziela Zwykła / 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Ez 18,25–28
Psalm: 25
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Flp 2, 1-11
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 21,28–32

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am: Mass intention is for the souls of Neal & Isabelle Gillis offered by Joe & Marilyn Gillis, Two decades of the Rosary (Eng & Pol)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 6:30pm: Mass intention is for the soul of Phyllis Smith offered by Dorothy, followed by Novena to St. Monica
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3: No Mass
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 6:30pm: Mass intention is for the soul of Terry Melski offered by Mickey & Ursula Melski, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 9:00am: Mass intention for the souls of John & Stella Paruch offered by the family
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 6:30pm: Mass intention for the soul of Frances Philiposki offered by Fr. Rich, followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 9:00am: Mass intention for Peace in the world
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 9:30am: Mass intention is for the souls of Michael & Dawn Marie Ardelli offered by Shirley & Family

Blessings on Treaty Day, October 1. Blessings and good wishes! We are grateful for all the ties of friendship between Mi’kmaw and Polish communities.

October is the Month of the Holy Rosary

On Friday we marked the Feast Day of St. Michael the Archangel and prayed for the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

WE MADE IT THROUGH POLISH HERITAGE MONTH! Thanks, everyone! There was so much goodwill and we reached new people and new audiences. The parish anniversary celebrations were very positive as well. Thanks for the blessing of our parish community! Check out the parish Facebook page for recent photos. Thanks for everyone who helped in any way including, most recently, all the food prep! Thanks to groups and venues that partnered with us.

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

LAST CHANCE, FREE RAFFLE FOR BASKET OF BOOKS BY POLISH NOVA SCOTIAN AUTHORS: Please fill out a ticket at the table at the back of the church. The draw will be after Mass.

PANEL DISPLAY: Photo essay by students who took part in the CBU summer field school in Walbrzych. The panels will be up today in the Sala after Mass if you would like to have a look! The students spoke at our Polish Café at the Polish Village Hall on Wednesday

A SPECIAL REQUEST TO FELLOW PARISHIONERS RE PARTICIPATING IN A GATHERING WITH PEACEMAKERS FROM SOUTH SUDAN AND THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: Our parish is part of the regional KAIROS network of churches, which is hosting special guests this week who would very much like to connect with us. One of the guests will be staying for a couple of nights in our glebe house (with thanks to Father Rich). They are part of a movement of churches that work on peace, justice and solidarity with the poor. The delegation is headed by Proscovia Mungasa James (South Sudan) and Gérard Kwigwasa Nakahuga (DRC). We’ll be gathering with our esteemed guests in St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church this coming Thursday at 7:00pm. If you can attend, please let Tom Urbaniak know

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 be about ways of saying thank you in Polish. Thank you to Bob Lewandowski for lending his voice. This week’s segment is dedicated to all the volunteers who worked so hard on Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month. Thank you and God bless you.
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 & 24: $1,977.00 including $125.00 for the Building Fund. 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!

DRAFT ALTAR SOCIETY SCHEDULE for the next six months was e-mailed out. If you didn’t receive it, please speak with Tom Urbaniak.

FATHER RICH’S COLUMN: Niech Będzie Pochwalony Jezus Chrystus! We enter the beautiful autumn month of October. This is traditionally the month of the Holy Rosary as the feast day falls on October 7th. During this month, we will offer two decades of the rosary every Sunday at the end of Mass (one in English and one in Polish) and conclude with a Marian hymn. Today is Respect Life Sunday. I invite parishioners to join me in a peaceful demonstration at the Mayflower Mall from 2:00pm to 3:00pm in front of the main entrance. I want to thank all those dedicated parishioners who donated their time and labour to make our Polish dinner take out a great success. To all those who made the pierogies, cabbage rolls( gołąbki) and prepared the take out containers and delivered the meals that were picked up, my most sincere THANKS- "BÓG ZAPŁAĆ! Since I will not be here for All Souls Day this year, I would like to offer a memorial "Wypominki" All Souls Mass of Remembrance on Sunday, October 15th for all the souls deceased . Envelopes will be available to write (print) the names of loved ones you wish to remember at that Mass and a second Mass on Wednesday, November 15th that Father Evo will offer. On Sunday, October 15th (weather permitting) I will schedule in the afternoon times for a brief prayer service and grave blessings at the five cemeteries where our deceased parishioners are buried. Last class sessions for our children preparing for their First Holy Communion will be on October 8th and 22nd following Sunday Mass at the Glebe. I will discuss with parents and guardians the best day and time for their First Penance (Confession). Have a blessed week ! -Fr. Rich

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:

Entrance: Zawitaj, Królowo Różańca świętego (Greetings, Queen of the Holy Rosary)
1.Zawitaj, Matko Różańca świętego,/ Przybytku Boga, w Trójcy jedynego./ Ucieczko nasza, ucieczko nasza, w życia doczesności,/ O cedrze czystości!
2.Najozdobniejsza Różdżko ogrodowa,/ Najprzyjemniejsza Różdżko Aronowa. Wonność balsamu, wonność balsamu, balsam przechodząca./ Matko kochająca!

Offertory: Twemu Sercu cześć składamy (We give homage to your holy heart)
Twemu Sercu cześć składamy,/O Jezu nasz, o Jezu./ Twej litości przyzywamy,/ O Zbawicielu drogi.
Chwała niech będzie/ Zawsze i wszędzie/ Twemu Sercu,/ O mój Jezu./bis

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

Post-Communion: Do św. Michała Archanioła (At this Mass, we will be highlighting this past week's Feast Day of St. Michael the Archangel. This is a hymn to St. Michael)
Książę niebieski, Święty Michale,/Ty sprawy ludzkie ważysz na szale! /W dzień sądu Boga na trybunale, Bądź mi Patronem, Święty Michale./bis
Za Protektora bądź i Patrona,/ Niech mnie wspomoże Twoja obrona;/Uśmierz czartowską zuchwałość srogą,/Bądź przewodnikiem, bądź mi i drogą./bis

Recessional: Błogosławiona jesteś Faustyno (Blessed are you, St. Faustyna – Feast Day Oct. 5)
Blogoslawiona jestes Faustyno /wzorem nam jestes swietosci / Blogoslawiona jestes Faustyno/ w ramionach Bozej milosci/
Jezus cie wybral jako swe narzedize / Bys glosila wszystkim jego milosierdzie
On Cie wspieral laska, tys jak male dzieci / Ufnosc w Nim zlozyla / tak jak nikt na swiecie. Blogoslawiona...

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Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!