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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Święto Trójcy Świętej / Feast of the Holy Trinity

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Pwt/Deut. 4,32-34.39-40
Psalm: 33
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Rz/Rom 8,14-17
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 28,16-20

HOLY MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
Sunday, May 26, 9:30am Mass intention for the soul of Dawn Marie Ardelli offered by the family
Wednesday May 29, 6:30pm Mass intention for the soul of Mike Morykot offered by Catherine and Herb Tucker, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
Sunday, June 2, 9:30am Boże Ciało / Corpus Christi Mass including special blessing and procession. Mass intention for the souls of Michael and Dawn Marie Ardelli

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

STO LAT! Birthday blessings to Bernie LaRusic (May 29). With thanks and best best wishes, Bernie!

NEXT SUNDAY: BOŻE CIAŁO /  CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY. As usual, we will follow the special Polish customs and process with the Blessed Sacrament (weather permitting) to an outdoor altar beside the grotto on the parish grounds and also bless the food garden for the coming year. It’s customary, if possible, to wear “something Polish” , an item of folk attire, or red and white, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: We will have the parish June lunch after Mass in two weeks (June 9).

DZIĘKUJEMY / THANK YOU for the special gathering after Mass last week to mark Steffy Robert’s graduation from CBU and to everyone who assisted!

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 of the work students did to propose a future Galicia Brook walkway near the church.

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” tomorrow ,May 27 at 8:30pm and June 17 at 8:45pm. Meet in the Polish Village Hall parking lot. Everyone is welcome.

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP: Everyone is invited to consider becoming a member of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society. The Society owns and operates the Polish Village Hall and is involved in a number of cultural and service projects. Founded in 1909, the Society is the oldest Polish community organization in Canada. In recognition of this, the Polish Village Hall is an officially designated heritage landmark. The Society has been working on a very positive hall revitalization project and recently developed the Twin City Pocket Park. Membership is $30 per year. Only members who are on the board are required to attend meetings. Other members participate in activities as they wish and can run for the board and vote at annual general meetings.  A membership form is attached to the paper version of the bulletin distributed before Mass. The AGM this year will be at 7:00pm on Sunday, June 23.

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 Bernie LaRusic will discuss the theme for the upcoming Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month in September.
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 May 19: $811.35. 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: Jeden w Naturze (Special hymn for the feast day of the Holy Trinity)
Jeden w Naturze w Osobach troisty, Ojcze i Synu z Duchem wiekuisty; * Oprócz w Osobach nic nie rozróżniony, * Bądź pochwalony. Do Ciebie Trójco Najświętsza wołamy, na pomoc naszą pokornie wzywamy: * Dla Twéj dobroci błogosław lichemu * Stworzeniu Twemu. Pokaż ojcowską Ojcze łaskę Twoję, oczyść w krwi Twojéj Synu duszę moję: * Przyjdź Duchu Święty i pociesz w potrzebie * Proszących ciebie. A kiedy życie, doczesne ustanie, przyjm duszę moję w łaskę Twoją Panie: * Niech Cię oglądam w Trójcy jedynego, * Stwórcę swojego

Offertory: Twemu Sercu cześć składamy (in honour of the holy heart of Jesus)
Twemu Sercu cześć składamy,/ O Jezu nasz, o Jezu./ Twej litości przyzywamy, O Zbawicielu drogi.
Ref.: Chwała niech będzie zawsze i wszędzie,/ Twemu Sercu, o mój Jezu!
Serce to nam otworzone,/ O Jezu nasz, o Jezu./ Włócznią na krzyżu zranione. O Zbawicielu drogi.
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Communion: Jezu w hostii utajony - choir

Post-Communion: Kochajmy Pana (Love the Lord)
Kochajmy Pana, bo serce Jego Żąda i pragnie serca naszego. Dla nas Mu włócznią boleść zadana. Kochajmy Pana, kochajmy Pana!
O, pójdź do Niego, wszystko stworzenie, Sercu Jezusa złóż dziękczynienie I swoje przed Nim zegnij kolana. Kochajmy Pana, kochajmy Pana!
Wszyscy, ach, wszyscy przed Nim padajmy, Serca Mu swoje wspólnie oddajmy, O, bo tak woła miłości rana: Kochajmy Pana, kochajmy Pana!

Recessional: Królowo Ziem Polskich (Queen of the Polish Lands)
1. Królowo ziem polskich, morza, pól i gór, * do stóp Twych padamy, przyjm błagalny chór.
Refren: Zdrowaś, zdrowaś, zdrowaś, zdrowaś * Częstochowska Panno Maryjo!
2. Niech z wiarą, nadzieją, dla miłości Twej, * do Ciebie lgną wierni, jak do Matki swej.
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Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!