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 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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Trzecia Niedziela Wielkanocna / Third Sunday of Easter

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Dz /Acts: 3,13-15.17-19
Psalm: 4
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: 1 J 2,1-5
Ewangelia / Gospel: Łk 24,35-48

HOLY MASSES FOR THIS WEEK:
Sunday, April 14, 9:30am Third Sunday of Easter: Mass intention for the soul of Mike Morykot offered by Marilyn and Joe Gillis, followed by parish Easter brunch in Sala 1050
Wednesday, April 17, 6:30pm, Mass intention for the soul of Mike Morykot offered by Michael and Ursula Melski, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
Sunday, April 21, 9:30am Fourth Sunday of Easter: Mass intention for the souls of Mary and Peter Baryluk offered by Marilyn and Joe Gillis

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES to the family of our faithful parishioner Kay MacDonald. Kay’s funeral Mass will be at our church this coming Friday, followed by reception. The parish’s prayers are with Kay and her family. Sending lots of love. Wieczny odpoczynek racz jej dać Panie.

OBITUARY: Anna Melski’s obituary is now available on tjtracey.com funeral home website

PARISH EASTER ŚWIĘCONKA BRUNCH: Today after Mass in Sala 1050 (here in the church). Everyone is welcome. There is no charge. Thank you to everyone who was able to contribute a dish to share. At the brunch, we would kindly ask everyone to initially take a seat at a table. Father Evo will do a special blessing, and then we will have the traditional exchange of blessed eggs as a way of spreading goodness, friendship, and holiness to each other.

FOOD CUPBOARD: Thanks so much for contributing any non-perishable items at the entrance of the church

UPCOMING MEETINGS: Rada Meeting following Wednesday evening Mass this week. Parish endowment trustees conference call with investment manager this Friday at 3:00pm

BOOKS: Unique coffee table books about the Avro Arrow / Janusz Żurakowski –the famous Polish- Canadian test pilot. These have been kindly donated by Gail and Eric MacQueen in Gabarus and are in the parish library, left shelf, bottom left section

MAY 3rd HOLIDAY, CONSTITUTION DAY AND FEAST OF MARY QUEEN OF POLAND: We will have lunch after Mass on Sunday, May 5 with a little program and also some “Dwojaki” games at the tables to try out. We will do a free draw to give away some of the games (tickets will be filled out May 5 and drawn May 12).

UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE: Thank you for continued support. We have been supporting the efforts of our sister city, Wałbrzych, Poland, which has been caring for
thousands of refugees plus the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace and the Catholic Near East Welfare Association

OUR POLISH-THEMED RADIO SEGMENTS: Marking four years already! The Coast Radio FM 89.7 (weekdays at 3:50pm and 7:50pm or any time at coastalradio.ca). This coming week’s segment is about a beautiful way to break the ice when introduced to a Polish speaking person (hint: the Polish words “miło mi”). Thank you to John Markotich for lending his voice to this segment and to Dr. Bob Lewandowski, this week’s sponsor.
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 APRIL 7: $858.00. 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.

THANK YOU: A kind note of thanks to members of the Altar Society.

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:

Entrance: Otrzyjcie już łzy, płaczący (Wipe away the crying tears for Christ is risen)
Otrzyjcie już łzy, płaczący żale z serca wyzujcie./ Wszyscy w Chrystusa wierzący,/
weselcie się, radujcie./ Bo zmartwychwstał samowładnie,/ jak przepowiedział dokładnie./
Alleluja. alleluja, / Niechaj zabrzmi: Alleluja!

Offertory: Wstał Pan Chrystus (Christ is Risen)
Wstał Pan Chrystus z martwych ninie, / Alleluja alleluja. / Uweselił lud swój mile /Alleluja
alleluja./ Nie żałował życia swego/ Alleluja alleluja./ Dla człowieka mizernego Alleluja alleluja.
Christ is risen, earth rejoices. Alleluia, Alleluia. / Christians all unite your voices. Alleluia,
Alleluia. / He who suffered death and sorrow, Alleluia, Alleluia / Rose triumphant in the morrow,
Alleluia, Alleluia

Communion: Twemu Sercu Cześć Składamy (We honour your most holy heart) – choir

Post-Communion: Nie Zna Smierci (He Knows Not Death)
Nie zna śmierci Pan żywota, chociaż przeszedł przez jej wrota:/ Rozerwała grobu pęta,
ręka święta. Alleluja.
Adamie, dług twój spłacony, okup ludzi dokończony;/ Wnijdziesz w niebo z
szczęśliwemi dziećmi twemi. Alleluja.
Próżno, żołnierze, strzeżecie, w tym grobie Go nie znajdziecie; Wstał, przeniknął sklepu
mury, Bóg natury. Alleluja

Recessional: Zwycięzca śmierci (Conqueror of Death)
Zwycięzca śmierci, piekła i szatana/ Wychodzi z grobu dnia trzeciego z rana./ Naród
niewierny, trwoży się przestrasza/ Na cud Jonasza. Alleluja.
Ziemia się trzęsie, straż się grobu miesza,/ Anioł zstępuje, niewiasty pociesza, Patrzcie
(im mówi) grób ten próżny został/ Pan zmartwychpowstał”. Alleluja.

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!