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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Objawienie Pańskie / Epiphany

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Iz 60,1-6
Psalm: 72
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Ef 3,2-3a.5-6
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 2,1-12

RESPONSORIAL PSALM TODAY: Uwielbią Pana wszystkie ludy ziemi / All the peoples of the Earth will praise the Lord
Pronunciation: oo-VYEL-be-oh / Pa-na / f-SHIST-key-e / loo-di /dgee-YE-me

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am: Epiphany of the Lord / Objawienie Pańskie also known as Three Kings " Trzech Króli": Mass intention is for Delores Starzomski offered by Frank Starzomski; Chalk & incense will be blessed at Mass
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 6:30pm Baptism of the Lord: Mass intention is for the health of Michael & Juanita Morykot
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9: No Mass
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 6:30pm: Mass intention is for the health of Gerry Baker offered by the Ardelli Family; followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 9:00am: Mass intention is for the souls of Stanley & Stella Paruch offered by Fr. Rich
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 6:30pm: Mass intention is open; followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 9:00am: Mass for World Peace
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 11:00am Second Sunday In Ordinary Time: Mass intention is for Shirley Ardelli offered by her children

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHALK & INCENSE: We will bless chalk and other significant items (Polish tradition related to feast of Epiphany).Envelopes with the symbolic gifts of incense and myrrh (chalk) will be blessed and available to take home.

HOME BLESSINGS THIS WEEK: This is another beautiful Polish custom. Please be in touch with Father Rich if you would like him to make a short visit to bless your home for the year ahead.

MASS FOR SHUT INS: We wish to thank all parishioners who came yesterday to participate in the Mass for Shut Ins. The Mass will be broadcast on CTV stations next Sunday, January 14th at 11:30am AT. You can watch it anytime on YouTube under the heading Mass for Shut-Ins -Diocese of Antigonish.

REMINDER: Mass next Sunday will be at a special time, 11:00am

OPŁATEK POTLUCK: following the 11:00am Mass next Sunday. This will happen in the Polish Village Hall. Thanks to anyone who can bring a dish to share.

POP-UP "JASEŁKA": This is like a little traditional Christmas pageant but with a very Polish spin! It’s a heart-warming tradition. We will do a fun version at the Opłatek on January 14, similar to recent years. We will have no collective rehearsals, but we would give you a line in Polish and a character (eg. shepherd, angel, etc). We’ll give you a recording of your line to help with Polish pronunciation. We will give out the lines one week in advance. If you would like a line, please just say the word and it will be great to have you in it! Absolutely no previous experience with the Polish language is required. We’re not aiming for any kind of perfection, just a chance to come together as a community and keep our unique traditions going.

STO LAT! Birthday blessings and very best wishes to Ursula Melski!

A BIG “DZIĘKUJEMY” to everyone who helped with our taping of Mass for Shut-Ins on Saturday. It will be broadcast next Sunday at 11:30 am. As we will be in Mass at that time, we’ll make sure to get a YouTube link. We’d also kindly ask whoever can do so to record it, so that it can be shared.

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: Thank you very much for non-perishable items for the Food Cupboard. There are baskets to collect your kind non-perishable donations at the entrance to the church.

OUR POLISH-THEMED RADIO SEGMENTS: The Coast Radio FM 89.7 (weekdays at 3:50pm and 7:50pm or any time at coastalradio.ca). This coming week's segment will be on Polish rocking horses. Many thanks to Jo-Ann Dziubek-MacDonald. Jo-Ann has been working on a Polish rocking-horse project for a special exhibit at the Polish Village Hall. The rocking horse was built in Wilno, Ontario (Canada’s first Polish community). And Jo-Ann has been giving it Polish folk motifs. Many thanks to the Ardelli family, in memory of Michael and Dawn Marie Ardelli, this week’s sponsors.
We’re looking for sponsors and volunteers for the radio segments. It’s $100 for a whole week to sponsor. 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). 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 CHRISTMAS $2,871.10
DECEMBER 31: $1,160.00
JANUARY 1: $870.00
New Year’s Day collection to be reported next week.

Thank you kindly to all donors and contributors for your generosity and help for the work of our parish.

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!

RESERVING MASS INTENTIONS: Please speak with Jean Annette White after any Sunday or Wednesday Mass.

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, EPIPHANY:

Entrance: Bóg się z Panny Narodził (God was Born of a Virgin)
1. Bóg się z Panny narodził, /By ludzi oswobodził.
Ref. Tego dnia wesołego, Narodzenia Bożego,/Weselmy się, radujmy się, Bogu cześć dajmy.
2. Rozkwitła się lilija,/Nieskażona Maryja

Offertory: Pasterze Mili (Dear Shepherds)
Pasterze mili, coście widzieli?/ Widzieliście maleńkiego,/Jezusa narodzonego, Syna Bożego, Syna Bożego.
Co za pałac miał, gdzie gospodą stał?/Szopa bydłu przyzwoita,/I to jeszcze źle pokryta, Pałacem była, pałacem była

Communion: W Żłobie Leży (Lying in a Manger)
W żłobie leży,/któż pobieży/kolędować Małemu,/Jezusowi Chrystusowi/, dziś nam narodzonemu?
Pastuszkowie, przybywajcie,/Jemu wdzięcznie przygrywajcie,/jako Panu naszemu.

Post-Communion: A Wczora z Wieczora (That First Evening)
A wczora z wieczora, a wczora z wieczora /z niebieskiego dwora, z niebieskiego dwora.
Przyszła nam nowina, przyszła nam nowina:/ Panna rodzi Syna, Panna rodzi Syna.
Boga prawdziwego,/ nieogarnionego./ Za wyrokiem Boskim,w Betlejem żydowskim.
Pastuszkowie mali/ w polu wtenczas spali,/ gdy Anioł z północy/ światłość z nieba toczy.

Recessional: Mędrcy świata (Wise Men of the World)
Mędrcy świata Monarchowie, Gdzie śpiesznie dążycie? Powiedzcież nam, Trzej Królowie, Chcecie widzieć Dziecię?
Ono w żłobie, nie ma tronu, I berła nie dzierży, A proroctwo Jego zgonu, Już się w świecie szerzy

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!