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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Trzecia Niedziela Zwykła /Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Ushers for collection today: Joe Gillis, Toni LaRusic

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, January 29, 6:30pm The Mass intention is for Mary and Walter Clarke. Praying of the Rosary will precede the Mass. Novena to Our Lady of  Częstochowa will follow the Mass
Saturday, February 1, 11:30am Mass (Please note that in the event that Fr. Dennis is called to preside at a funeral, the first Saturday Mass will need to be cancelled. There will be a recorded message at 564-4222)

Sunday, February 2, 9:30am The Mass intention is for Roman Siwak
Lectors: Ursula Melski, Tom Urbaniak
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzmoski-Wilson, James Clarke, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Larry Gniewek, Robert Melski Jr.
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, January 12 & 19: $1226.15 (including: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $ fuel, $ Community Kitchen Project, $ 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

NOTE REGARDING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH MASS AT 11:30am: Please note that in the event that Fr. Dennis is called to preside at a funeral, the first Saturday Mass will need to be cancelled. There will be a recorded message at 564-4222

RECENT IN MEMORY OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Gerry MacKinnon from Janet and Fred Hawthorne

THANK YOU to everyone who contributed in any way to last Sunday’s successful Oplatek potluck and Jaselka!

LUNCH AFTER MASS NEXT SUNDAY. Everyone is welcome. We will share some of the Polish customs for Matki Boskiej Gromnicznej (Candlemas Day). The following fellow parishioners are on the list this time to please bring a dish. Many thanks!  Shirley Ardelli, Marjorie Ardelli, Stephanie Black, Jola and Andrzej Cebula, Janet Hawthorne, Carolyn and John Markotich, Judi and Peter McCarron, Mary McMullin, John and Deanie Morykot, Bernie Paruch, Krista Ann Starzomski and family, Edmund and Magda Rudiuk, Lynette Ryba, Anna Wesolkowska

LOAVES AND FISHES: If you can, please bring a food bank item next week. Fellow parishioner Bernie Paruch, a volunteer at Loaves and Fishes, advises that they are always in need of potatoes, carrots, turnips, root vegetables. Thank you!

CANDLES FOR MATKI BOSKIEJ GROMNICZNEJ: Next Sunday is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and Candlemas Day (Matki Bozej Gromnicznej). If you can, please bring in a candle for blessing. If you wish, you are welcome to decorate the candle. We will also have some candles on hand, which you can take home. Free will offering will go to the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace  (which provides humanitarian and relief programs with partner organizations around the world)

COMMUNITY VALENTINE’S MARKET AND GOOD FOOD BUS: this coming Saturday, February 1, at the Polish Village Hall, 1:00pm to 3:00pm. No admission charge. Everyone welcome.

WINTER GOOD FOOD BUS will regularly be at the Polish Village Hall (indoors). Fresh produce at very affordable prices. There will be tables set up inside the Polish Village. Everyone is welcome. Next Food Bus visit is Saturday, February 1, 1:00pm to 2:30pm

THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Every Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:00pm at our church. Free (or donate what you can) wholesome meals in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. Many thanks to all donors and sponsors

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY: Zarząd (Board) Meeting this evening at 7:00pm

RADA MEETING: following Wednesday evening Mass.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: this Saturday, February 1, at 10:00am

POSSIBLE TRIP: Would you be interested in a trip to Poland and other European destinations this fall? There will be a meeting in our Sala 1050 next Sunday at 1:30pm to discuss further. Everyone is welcome. For any questions before the gathering, please speak with Stephanie Black (902-578-3697)

KAIROS CAPE BRETON POTLUCK: We had an excellent potluck gathering on Monday evening in our Sala 1050 with people from our parish as well as clergy and members of other churches of various denominations.  We reflected on the connection between Gospel values and protecting creation (environment). The week of March 23, we will be co-hosting guests from Care and Repair Cymru (Wales) who work with isolated and at-risk seniors. The group also drafted a letter to open up a discussion with CBU about a more coordinated approach to challenges faced by many international students related to housing and food security.  We took time to pray together for Christian unity. This past week was the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. 

LECTORS AND USHERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY:
LECTORS:
February 2: Ursula Melski, Tom Urbaniak
February 9: Edyta Baczyk, Jerry Pocius
February 16: Krista Ann Starzomski, Andrzej Cebula
February 23: Stephanie Black, Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson

USHERS:
February 2: Larry Gniewek, Robert Melski Jr.
February 9: Bernie LaRusic, Tony Gniewek
February 16: Robert Melski Sr., Toni LaRusic
February 23: Joe Gillis, Larry Gniewek

Thank you kindly to all who serve in these and other ministries in our parish. Bóg zapłać!

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM PAUL’S LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS: I urge you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what you say, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and in the same purpose. For it has been reported to me about you, my brothers and sisters, by Chloe’s people, that there are rivalries among you. I mean that each of you is saying, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with the wisdom of human eloquence, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its meaning.

"This year I want to dedicate World Communications Day to the theme of storytelling. In order not to get lost, we must make the truth of good stories our own. Stories that build up and help us find our roots and the strength to move forward together” --A message on Twitter from Pope Francis

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: Pan kiedyś stanął nad brzegiem (Lord, When You Stood By the Seashore)
Psalm:
Offertory: Z rąk kapłańskich (From Priestly Hands)
Communion: W Sakramencie Utajony (Contained in the Sacrament)
Post-Communion: Śliczna Panienka (Resplendent Virgin)
Recessional: My Chcemy Boga (We Want God)