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 Wielkiego Postu / Third Sunday of Lent

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION (9:30am Mass) is for Antonina Ryba offered by Frania and family

Ushers for collection today: Robert Melski Sr., Larry Gniewek

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NASTĘPNY TYDZIEŃ / THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, March 18, 6:30pm The Mass intention is for Sarah Nowak offered by Jancia and Bernie La Rusic. Praying of the Rosary will precede the Mass (at about 6:10pm). Novena to Our Lady of  Częstochowa will follow the Mass.

Sunday, March 22 9:30am The Mass intention is for Albert and Mary Benoit offered by Angela and Howie Doiron
Lectors: Anne Marie Campbell, Andrzej Cebula
Eucharistic Minister:
Altar Servers: Kristofer Starzomski-Wilson, James Clarke, Robbie Melski
Ushers: Bernie LaRusic, Joe Gillis
Greeters:
Altar Society designated volunteers for March: Marilyn Gillis, Joe Gillis
Care Committee: to visit or send a card, please call Catherine Tucker (902-567-0146) or Vicki Aucoin (562-7142)

Collection receipts for Sunday, March 8: $871.00 (including: $ general collection, $ monthly, $ flowers, $ votive candles, $ loose, $ fuel, $ Community Kitchen Project, $100.00 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

HAND SANITIZER AT ENTRANCES / LIMITING DIRECT CONTACT: We kindly draw your attention to the dispensers. We will not do handshakes for the passing of the peace, and generally try to reduce contact.

RECENT IN MEMORY OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Ray Ryan from Mary Ryan

THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Due to the COVID-19 situation and to respect the most recent guidelines from the province about gatherings and social-distancing, the operations of the Whitney Pier Community Kitchen at St. Mary’s Polish Church are suspended for the time being.  However, for anyone in the area who might need help at this time picking up groceries or prescriptions, please note that the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society will be pitching in to assist (as a service to the community). If you need help with getting groceries or prescriptions, please call 902-563-1226. Take care, everyone. Keep well. And keep in touch. God bless. Bóg zapłać!

Due to the COVID-19 travel situation, our guests from Wales – Charlotte Powell and Vera Brinkworth from the agency Care and Repair Cymru (which helps seniors and improves housing) -- will not be able to make it next week. They were scheduled to meet here in our church with the ecumenical KAIROS group that we have been hosting (faith communities of diverse denominations prayerfully working together on social justice issues in our community). They will be visiting us in the future.

GENERATING IDEAS AND PROJECTS FOR POLISH HERITAGE MONTH: Everyone is invited to think of projects large and small to mark Nova Scotia’s first ever Polish Heritage Month coming up this September – readings, small get-togethers, house concerts, student projects, artwork, etc., etc. We will be compiling a database of projects! Mezzo soprano Katarzyna Sadej is already scheduled to do a concert in our church on September 18.

DESIGNING A PROPOSED SPECIALIZED “POLISH HERITAGE” LICENSE PLATE: The Atlantic Canada District of the Canadian Polish Congress (which is headquartered at the Polish Village Hall) is submitting a recommendation package to the province, which would (if approved) allow motorists to have an option for a Nova Scotia “Polish Heritage” license plate (similar to other specialized/themed license plates offered by the province). A portion of the fee would go into a cultural support fund.  Thanks for all the ideas generated during our last parish lunch

THE FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH (MARCH 19), PATRON SAINT OF CANADA, AND ALSO AN IMPORTANT SOLEMNITY IN POLAND: Because of the Polish custom of celebrating name days (imieniny), and because Joseph was such a common name, the practice of “St. Joseph’s tables” (a special meal) became widespread on this day. Because this falls during Lent, it’s often a meatless meal. Our choir will sing a special hymn in honour of St. Joseph for the post-Communion today.

A POLISH PROVERB: “Swiety Jozef kiwnie broda, idzie zima nadol z woda” Saint Joseph shakes his beard, and see, winter has disappeared!

TRANSLATION OF TODAY’S SECOND READING FROM PAUL’S LETTER TO THE ROMANS: Brothers and sisters: Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. For Christ, while we were still helpless, died at the appointed time for the ungodly. Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person, though perhaps for a good person one might even find courage to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.

"I would like to pray today for pastors who need to accompany the people of God during this crisis. May the Lord grant them the strength and the ability to choose the best ways to help.” --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: Jużem dość pracował (My Work is Complete) 
Psalm:
Offertory: W krzyżu cierpienie (Cross of Compassion)
Communion: Jezusa Ukrytego (Jesus, My Lord and Saviour)
Post-Communion: Józefie, święty Patronie (Joseph, Our Holy Patron)
Recessional: (traditional Polish Lenten recessional): We sing three times the following: Któryś za nas cierpiał rany, Jezu Chryste, zmiłuj się nad nami [3x] (You who suffered, wounded for us, Christ Jesus have mercy on us.)