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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Wniebowstąpienie Pańskie / Ascension Sunday

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Dz/Acts 1,1-11
Psalm: 47
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Ef 4,1-13
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mk 16,15-20

HOLY MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
Sunday, May 12, 9:30am Feast of the Ascension: Mass intention for the soul of Joseph Urbaniak offered by Marilyn and Joe Gillis
Monday, May 13, 6:30pm Mass
Wednesday, May 15, 6:30pm Mass intention for the soul of Alison Etter offered by Evelyn Wojcik, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
Sunday, May 19, 9:30am Mass intention for the soul of Michael Ardelli offered by the family.

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

VISIT: Father Rich Philiposki is visiting this weekend and will celebrate Mass for us today. Father Rich is also planning to celebrate Monday evening Mass at 6:30 p.m.

STO LAT! Birthday blessings to Larry Gniewek. Wishing lots of health and happiness!

“GRATULACJE” Blessings to Father Evo on the 15th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

ST. STANISLAUS DAY: In commemoration of St. Stanislaus Day earlier this week (May 8), please accept a little gift of complementary garden seeds.St. Stanislaus (1030 to 1079) is the first saint who was born in Poland. He was a bishop who led a modest life and bravely confronted the king for his abuses and called leaders to be humble servants and care about all their people. He is the main patron saint of Poland and a very popular Polish saint. There is a statue of St. Stanislaus on our church’s high altar.
This past week, Pope Francis spoke about St. Stanislaus as a source of inspiration to the Polish people during times of war and occupation. Pope Francis prayed for the
intercession of St. Stanislaus to bring peace to our troubled world.

STEFFIE ROBERT – GRADUATION: Steffie is an international student who has been a faithful part of our parish for the past couple of years and has joined us for Mass
every Sunday and has attended various events. Steffie is graduating this coming week. And as a gift to the parish, she would like to share some cake after Mass next
Sunday (May 19). Everyone is invited to stay for a few minutes after Mass next Sunday to congratulate Steffie! We’re so happy for you, Steffie. God bless you

FREE DRAW: If you didn’t have a chance to fill out a free ballot last week during our celebratory lunch for the Polish May 3rd holiday, please do so at the back of the church. After Mass, we will draw for three “Dwojaki” games (which we learned during lunch last week).

DZIĘKUJEMY / THANKS to everyone who made last Sunday’s lunch celebration so pleasant. Thanks to everyone who brought a dish. Thank you to Nicole for decorating. Thank you to Sophie and Roddie for the coffee and tea

THEME FOR THIS YEAR’S NOVA SCOTIA POLISH HERITAGE MONTH (September) will be “Special Walks.” Although there will be a wide range of activities, there will be some particular emphasis on walking tours, nature-language hikes (to learn some Polish words), cemetery visits, site visits and more. We will also feature some work students did to propose a future Galicia Brook walkway near the church. The board of the Atlantic Canada District of the Canadian Polish Congress and the board of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society met this past week and are looking forward to this theme.

GALICIA BROOK FROG COUNT: ACAP Cape Breton (the environmental organization) is looking at future natural / green restoration and clean-up along the brook that runs parallel to Galicia Street up to and past Jamieson Street. They will be organizing “frog counts”on May 27 at 8:30pm and June 17 at 8:45pm. Meet in the Polish Village Hall parking lot.

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

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, Stephanie Black will explain Polish words for mother and mom. The week is dedicated to deceased mothers.
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!

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE ATLANTIC CANADA DISTRICT OF THE CANADIAN POLISH CONGRESS this Thursday at 7:30pm

COLLECTION FOR May 5: $1,347.50 including $55.00 to the Building Fund and $200.00 for papal charities. Thank you kindly to all donors and contributors for your generosity and help for the work of our parish.

RECENT IMO (IN MEMORY OF) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Irene Urbaniak from Frank Starzomski; Anna Wesołkowska
IMO Irene and Joseph Urbaniak from Julie Bennett

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:

Entrance: Chwalcie Łąki Umajone (In Praise of the May Meadows – a hymn about the beauty of God’s Creation at this time of year)
1. Chwalcie łąki umajone,/ Góry, doliny zielone.. Chwalcie, cieniste gaiki, Źródła i kręte strumyki!
2. Co igra z morza falami,/W powietrzu buja skrzydłami,/Chwalcie z nami Panią Świata, Jej dłoń
nasza wieniec splata.

Offertory: Serce Jezusa Ciche Pokorne ( The Humble, Tranquil Heart of Jesus)
1.Serce Jezusa ciche pokorne, / Usłysz ach, usłysz Twe, biedne dzieci Póki burze, zagrażają, /
Serce Jezusa broń. Ref. : Słodko spoczniemy na Boskim Sercu, / Nigdy nie dozwól roz¬łączyć się.
Usłysz prosimy, / Twych dzieci głos; /Serce Jezusa, /O ratuj nas.
Uczyń nas, Jezu, Twoją zdobyczą, / Przyjmij na własność serca nasze. /Prowadź nas przez świat
ten nędzny, / Serce Jezusa broń.Ref

Communion: Już przyszedł Jezus ukochany (Jesus Has Arrived) - choir

Post-Communion: Jest zakątek na tej ziemi (A Hymn to Our Lady of Częstochowa)
1.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! (x2)

Recessional: Po Górach Dolinach (Immaculate Mary):
Po górach, dolinach rozlega się dzwon, / Anielskie witanie ludziom głosi on:
Zdrowaś, zdrowaś, zdrowaś Maryja. Częstochowska, Panno Maryjo.
Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing. You reign now in splendour with Jesus Our King. Ave,
ave, ave Maria. Ave. ave, ave Maria.

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!