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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XI Niedziela Zwykła / 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Rdz/Gen. 3,9-15
Psalm: 130
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: 2 Kor 4,13-5,1
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mk 3,20-35

HOLY MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
Sunday, June 16, 9:30am Mass intention for the soul of Rev. Alison Etter offered by Vicky Aucoin
Wednesday June 19, 6:30pm Mass intention for the soul of Joseph Urbaniak offered by Catherine and Herb Tucker, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
Sunday, June 23, 9:30am Mass intention for the soul of Rev. Alison Etter offered by Mary and Roddie Keeping

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

Szczesliwego Dnia Ojca ! Happy Father’s Day!

NEXT SUNDAY AFTER MASS: We will have a short gathering in Sala 1050. It won’t be a full lunch this time, but some sweets and refreshments. We will have a number of visitors from outside the country who will be travelling with Father Rich, who will be here as well. We will have some time for hospitality and fellowship after Mass.  If you might be able to bring a food item to share, please speak with Tom Urbaniak. Our visitors are scheduled to have a lunch elsewhere a few hours later as part of their travels, but would love to share in some refreshments and snacks with us after Mass.

REFURBISHMENT/SPRING CLEANING OF POLISH TWIN CITY POCKET PARK (Victoria Road and Franklin St.) and KOLONIA IMMIGRANT HERITAGE PARKETTE: Some good progress in the past week!

GALICIA BROOK FROG COUNT tomorrow, Monday at 8:45pm hosted by ACAP Cape Breton. Meet in the parking lot of Polish Village Hall.

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. If you would like to renew on-line, we can email you a link. 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, Judi McCarron will discuss the Curious George series (“Ciekawski George”) in Polish.
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!

UPCOMING MEETINGS: Endowment trustees conference call: Tuesday, June 18, 3:15pm;     Rada in-person meeting following 6:30pm Mass on Wednesday, June 19

THANK YOU: Our guests from last week, Marvin and Gwen, pass along their thanks for everyone’s kindness and hospitality. They loved taking part in Mass with us and joining us for a meal.

COLLECTION FOR June 9: $1240.55 including $200.00 to the Building fund. 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 Alison Etter from the Sisters of Saint Martha

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: Kiedy Ranne (The Morning Hymn) Hymn #2 on page 33 of the book in the pews, Przez Pokolenia: Prayers and Customs of St. Mary’s Polish Church

Offertory: Wszystko Tobie oddać pragnę (I Strive to Give All to You)
1.Wszystko Tobie oddać pragnę i dla Ciebie tylko żyć!/ Chcę Cię Jezu kochać wiernie, dzieckiem/ Twoim zawsze być!
Serce moje weź, niech Twą śpiewa cześć,/ Serce moje duszę moją, Panie Jezu weź.
2. Wszystko Tobie oddać pragnę/ Od najmłodszych moich lat, Pomóż Jezu, By mnie nie zwiódł pokusami swymi świat.
Serce moje …

Communion: Kochajmy Pana (Love the Lord) – choir

Post-Communion: Nie Opuszczaj Nas (Do Not Abandon Us)
1. Nie opuszczaj nas,/ nie opuszczaj nas/ Jezu, nie opuszczaj nas!/ Tyś powiedział, że na ziemi/ Nie zostawisz nas samymi;/ Twoje Serce czuło w niebie,/ Jak nam ciężko żyć bez Ciebie.
2. Nie opuszczaj nas,/ nie opuszczaj nas/ Jezu, nie opuszczaj nas!/ Gdzie pociechę my znajdziemy,/ Gdzie łzy żalu ukoimy? Tylko w Sercu Twoim, Panie,/ I pociecha i wytrwanie

Recessional: Zdrowaś Maryjo, Bogarodzico (Hail Mary, the Mother of God)
1. Zdrowaś Maryjo Bogarodzico, Błagamy Ciebie, święta Dziewico: Niech łaska Twoja zawsze nam sprzyja, Módl się za nami, zdrowaś Maryja!
2. Wśród czystych duchów w obliczu Pana/ Tyś przenajświętsza, niepokalana/ Jak pośród kwiatów wonna lilija,/ Jak wśród gwiazd zorza, zdrowaś Maryja!

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!