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 Dennis Lamey 902-564-4222; sttheresasydney@gmail.com

MSZY/MASSES: Sunday at 9:30am, Wednesday at 6:30pm
Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa following the Wednesday evening Mass

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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Uroczystość Świętej Rodziny / Feast of the Holy Family

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30am Mass) is for

Ushers for collection today: Joe Gillis, Tony LaRusic

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, January 1, New Year's Day Mass in our Church: Feast of Mary Mother of God 9:30am This is considered a holy day of obligation as we mark the Feast of Mary Mother of God and join churches around the world in praying for peace in the world.
Lectors: Stephanie Black, Andrzej Cebula
Ushers: Larry Gniewek, Robert Melski Jr.

Sunday, January 5, 9:30am Objawienie Pańskie / Epiphany The Mass intention is for Herb Black offered by Stephanie Black
Lectors:
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers:
Ushers: Robert Melski Sr., Toni LaRusic
Greeters:
Altar Society designated volunteers for January: Sophie O’Toole, Angela Doiron
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, December 22: $1712.90 (including: $ general collection, $ monthly, $50.00 flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $40.00 fuel, $ Community Kitchen Project, $150.00 building fund). Thank you very much for your generous support of St. Mary's Polish Parish. Dziekujemy bardzo.

MASS INTENTIONS / VIGIL CANDLE: To reserve Mass Intentions / Vigil Candle, please contact Fr. Dennis directly at 902-564-4222 or speak with him before Mass. (There is no fee for Mass intentions.)

IN MEMORIAM DONATION: In Memoriam donations will be acknowledged in the bulletin. Building Fund contributions will go toward the new church. To contribute to the Rebuilding Fund, if you do not have an envelope, you can write on your regular envelope or cheque “Designated to the Rebuilding of St. Mary’s Polish Church.”

 

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE POLISH VILLAGE HALL: 9:00pm December 31. DJ Robin Krszwda. Tickets are $15 each and can be reserved by calling Nicole MacCormack 902-371-5088. nicole_w_baker@hotmail.com

PARISH OPŁATEK POTLUCK: Sunday, January 12, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Polish Village Hall. All welcome. Please bring something (a dish) for the potluck meal if you can. This is always a warm and special gathering to conclude the Christmas season.

“JASEŁKA” – MINI POLISH CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: two rehearsals (mini-workshops) the week of January 5. Absolutely no experience required. Participants of all ages welcomed. Please call 902-563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca . A wonderful way to connect with a Polish tradition. We will present this at the Parish Oplatek potluck on Sunday, January 12, 2:00pm, Polish Village Hall.

THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN: re-opens January 8. Thanks to all the tireless Community Kitchen volunteers and sponsors.

THE POLISH CAPE BRETONERS COLOURING BOOK: Copies ($10) are available at the back of the church. Beautiful illustrations by Jeff Wilson.

CAPE BRETON POLISH TARTAN TEDDY BEARS: Thanks for your purchases last Sunday of these beautiful bears (“Misiu” and “Misia”). Thanks to Maura Lea Morykot and Eileen Fagan-Steele on the excellent craft work. This project supports the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society – upcoming renovations at the Polish Village Hall.  We will be ordering some additional bears.

KAIROS CAPE BRETON: Churches of different denominations coming together to address needs in our community and to reflect more broadly on justice and the Gospel. Potluck gathering in our church on Monday, January 20, at 6:30pm.  Everyone is welcome.

TRADITIONAL POLISH BLESSING OF HOMES: Fr. Rich Philiposki will be visiting on January 12 and 13 and will be available to any households for annual home blessings with the special chalk inscription.

Please note that the Christmas Eve collection will be reported in next week’s bulletin. The December 22nd collection was reported in the bulletin distributed on Christmas Eve. There are additional copies of that bulletin at one of the back tables. The Christmas Eve bulletin also included inserts about the very special Polish Christmas traditions.

A NOTE OF THANKS -- OUR PASTERKA SHEPHERDS’ MASS ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT: It was beautiful and the church was filled. The singing led by our choir was amazing. Thanks to everyone for the decorating, set-up, clean-up and service in various ministries and roles. It means a lot. God bless. Bóg zapłać!

TRANSLATION OF PART OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM PAUL’S LETTER TO THE COLOSSIANS: Brothers and sisters: Put on, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another,
singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.  

PLEASE NOTE: Free-of-charge Catholic calendars are in the vestibule – the area between the doors at the main entrance

Please check out our parish Facebook page for regular news. We’re under “St. Mary’s Polish Parish – Whitney Pier.”

PARISH CARE GROUP: Please advise of anyone to whom we should reach out with prayers, a note, call, wishes, etc. Please call Vicky Aucoin (562-7142) or Catherine Tucker (567-0146).

PHOTOGRAPHS OF PARISH EVENTS: Vicky Aucoin has been compiling parish scrapbooks. As parish events happen, she’d be really grateful if you could share your photos! Vicky’s telephone number is 562-7142.

IN MEMORIAM / BUILDING FUND ENVELOPES / REBUILDING FUND ENVELOPES are at the back of the church. Many thanks for your support.

TO CONTRIBUTE ON-LINE TO OUR REBUILDING, PLEASE GO TO OUR PARISH WEB HOME PAGE (www.stmaryspolishparish.ca) and please click the link to our Canada Helps donation page. It’s a secure system and you’ll receive your charitable tax receipt promptly. Thanks for your support! Please spread the word.

REBUILDING FUND CONTRIBUTIONS: Building Fund contributions will go toward the new church. To contribute to the rebuilding if you do not have an envelope, you can also write on your regular envelope or cheque “Designated to the Rebuilding of St. Mary’s Polish Church.”.Donations can also be made by regular mail: St. Mary's Polish Parish 21 Wesley St. , Sydney, N.S. B1N 2M5. Thank you so much for your support.

THE RENOVATED AND REFURBISHED POLISH VILLAGE HALL is a comfortable, well appointed, modernized venue for events large and small. Please consider renting the hall for your events.The beautifully renovated downstairs is now available again for rentals for holiday parties or other occasions Please call 564-8494

Życzenia na błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!

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TODAY'S HYMNS: 9:30am Mass
Entrance: Wśród nocnej ciszy (In the Night’s Stillness)
Psalm:
Offertory: Bóg się rodzi (God is Born)
Communion: Narodził się Jezus Chrystus (Jesus Christ Was Born)
Post-Communion: Gdy śliczna Panna (About the Blessed Mother and Her Child)
Recessional: Dzisiaj w Betlejem (Today in Bethlehem)