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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TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30am Mass) is for Dr. Francis Xavier Shea offered by Marilyn and Joe Gillis

Ushers for collection today: Bernie LaRusic, Tony Gniewek

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, February 12, 6:30pm The Mass intention is for Michael and Frances Paruch offered by Frances Mei. Praying of the Rosary will precede the Mass. Novena to Our Lady of  Częstochowa will follow the Mass

Sunday, February 16, 9:30am The Mass intention is for deceased members of the Ardelli family
Lectors: Krista Ann Starzomski, Andrzej Cebula
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzmoski-Wilson, James Clarke, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Robert Melski Sr., Toni LaRusic
Greeters: Peggy Ryba, Joan Mosher
Altar Society designated volunteers for February: Janet Hawthorne, Evelyn Wojcik
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, February 2: NOTE: Mass was cancelled on this date due to poor winter weather conditions.$0 (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

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO POOR WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS, LAST SUNDAY'S MASS (FEBRUARY 2nd) WAS CANCELLED. THEREFORE, THE BULLETIN DISTRIBUTED FOR TODAY'S MASS IS FROM LAST WEEK BUT WITH AN ADDITIONAL INSERT. (FOR THE ONLINE VERSION OF THE BULLETIN, YOU MAY VIEW LAST WEEK'S BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY UNDER THE FEBRUARY 2nd DATE)

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

LUNCH AFTER MASS TODAY: In Sala 1050. Everyone is welcome

LOAVES AND FISHES: Thanks for anyone who was able to bring items. There is a tote box at the entrance to the lunch area in Sala 1050

BLESSING OF CANDLES: At lunch today after Mass, Fr. Dennis will bless candles. The candles (unlit) will be centrepieces on the table. You are welcome to take one home. In the Polish tradition, the blessed candles are placed in a window or held at a doorway as the family prays for safety and  for people suffering from natural disasters. Often, the blessed candles are specially decorated. If you take a candle home, and if you wish, please place a small donation in the envelope on the table. Anything included in the envelopes will be sent to Development and Peace – Caritas Canada (the Canadian Catholic global humanitarian agency) to help with natural disaster relief

NEXT MEETING of the Walbrzych Partner City Steering Committee will be Monday, February 10, Polish Village Hall. Continental breakfast will be provided.

NOTE FOR OUR CALENDARS: Community breakfast with the Honourable Mayann Francis, former Lieutenant Governor (from the Pier).  Polish Village Hall, Friday March 13th, 8:30am. Dr. Francis will be talking about her latest book, a memoir of her career.

We had an excellent KAIROS Cape Breton potluck on January 20 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 as the gathering was held during the week of prayer for Christian Unity.

NEW MONITOR IN SALA: You may have noticed the beautiful images projected during the weekly Community Kitchen. We are now in a good position to show films, PowerPoints, and presentations and to do “virtual” meetings

POLAND / EUROPE TRIP MEETING: This afternoon (February 9) at 1:30pm in Sala 1050 for anyone who might consider being part of a trip this fall. One of the proposed visits is to our sister city, Walbrzych.

We mark and honour Inter-faith Harmony Week this week. Pope Francis said: “The Document on Human Fraternity, signed one year ago, has written a new page in the dialogue between religions and people of good will. As brothers and sisters, we want to say "no" to violence, and together promote peace, life, and religious freedom.”

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 15, 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Thanks to everyone for last Saturday’s Community Valentine’s Market and Good Food Bus.

DRAFT DONOR RECOGNITION: Final call for changes to the draft Donor Recognition (entrance to Sala 1050). The next version will be “more permanent”, but we will still be able to make changes. Please call 902-563-1226 or e-mail tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca. Dzięki!

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

"If we lose our memory, we destroy our future. May the anniversary of the Holocaust, the unspeakable cruelty that humanity learned of 75 years ago, serve as a summons to pause, to be still and to remember. We need to do this, lest we become indifferent” --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: Witaj Jutrzenko (Greetings to the Dawn)
Psalm:
Offertory: Pod Twą obronę (For Thy Protection)
Communion: Pan Jezus już się zbliża (The Lord Jesus is Near)
Post-Communion: Zróbcie mu miejsce (Make Room for Him)
Recessional: Zdrowas Maryjo Bogarodzico

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POLISH “POP-UP” TUTORIAL- CANDLEMAS DAY-Święto Matki Bożej Gromnicznej
Luty (loo-ti) – February   
Drugiego lutego – second of February
Świeca (sh-fee-ETS-a) – Candle
Matka Boża Gromniczna (Mat-ka / bo-jj-a / Gro-m-NEEchna) – Our Lady of the Thunder Candle
Gromnica = thunder candle
Wilki (Veel-kee) – Wolves
Kuchenka(coo-HEN-ka) – stove
Drzwi(dg-vee) / wejście  (vay-sh-ch-e)-- doors/doorway