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: PLEASE NOTE Our church is temporarily closed due to the general provincial shutdown to stop the spread of COVID-19

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 Trójcy Przenajświętszej / Feast of the Holy Trinity

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Pwt 4,32-34.39-40
Psalm: 33
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Rom./ Rz 8,14-17
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 28,16-20

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Szczęśliwy naród wybrany przez Pana / Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLEASE NOTE: Nasz kościół jest tymczasowo zamknięty z powodu ogólnego zamknięcia prowincji, aby powstrzymać rozprzestrzenianie się COVID-19. Our church is temporarily closed due to the general provincial shutdown to stop the spread of COVID-19. In the phased re-opening announced for the province on Friday, places of worship are still closed for Phase One, which begins on June 2 and will last at least two weeks. We may see a limited re-opening of churches in Phase 2. Let’s continue to check in on each other through phone calls and messages. If you need any assistance with groceries, deliveries – or any help at all – or if you know someone who could use some assistance -- please don’t hesitate to call 902-563-1226. **On Sunday, you’ll be able to find Mass for the Feast of the Holy Trinity, celebrated by Father Dennis, here: www.sainttheresasydney.com/

CONGRATULATIONS to Frank and Delores Starzomski on their 50th wedding anniversary! What a wonderful milestone! Wishing you both many blessings – and lots of health. Very best wishes from your parish family.

STO LAT! Happy birthday to Bernie LaRusic! Wishing you many blessings.

PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES: With sadness, we learned of the passing of Steve Kadchyk. Every summer for the past several years, Steve mowed the lawn at the Polish Village Hall, the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society’s lot at Victoria Road and Franklin St., as well as the Kolonia Parkette at the bottom of Bryan St. He sometimes did our church and O’Connell House property as well. He was very reliable and an all-round good, kind, generous Pier person. Steve passed away suddenly from a heart attack while at work near the Seal Island Bridge, where he was assistant coordinator for a road signage/safety crew. This came as a shock to everyone. Sincerest condolences are extended to Steve’s partner, Ruth, and to Steve’s relatives and friends. Wieczny odpoczynek racz mu dac Panie.!

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY: The parish’s recent contributions to help the community (please see last week’s bulletin for details) are being put to use by the recipient organizations immediately for the aid of our neighbours, with basic supplies in this time of heightened need. We have been asked to extend expressions of gratitude to our parish.

FOOD CUPBOARD:: Thanks so much for helping to keep our Food Cupboard in front of the Polish Village Hall filled! This is really making a difference in the community.

PARISH COOK BOOKS – SECOND PRINTING! Now available: These are the 100th anniversary cookbooks from 2013, featuring recipes and stories from many parishioners. The cookbook project was coordinated by Shari McKay. Copies are $10 each and we’d be happy to send copies anywhere. Please be in touch: 902-563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca

THE POLISH CAPE BRETONERS COLOURING BOOK: Additional copies are available. And once again, we’d be happy to send them anywhere for you. They’re $10 each.

MURAL PROJECT: Dear Friends: Please suggest Polish Cape Breton homes – standing or no longer standing – to feature in a mural project for NS Polish Heritage Month (a project of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society) – working with artist Emily Sheppard. (contact: 902-563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca)

BULLETINS: If you know someone who is not receiving a bulletin either by e-mail or regular mail, please advise. Happy to make sure they receive a bulletin every week– in one form or another! 902-563-1226; tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca

WEEKDAY RADIO SPOTS ABOUT POLISH CULTURE AND LANGUAGE IN CAPE BRETON: The Coast Radio: Every weekday at 3:50pm and 7:50pm (FM 89.7). And archived at coastalradio.ca. It’s called the “One Minute Polish Broadcast”. Learn a new Polish word, phrase, or cultural tradition. Presented by the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society. Would you consider sponsoring a whole week of our radio segments for $100? The Coast has kindly agreed to allow the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society to do this as a fund-raiser (they are not charging for air time). Sponsors will be acknowledged on air (IMOs are welcome, birthday tributes, etc). Dziekujemy! And, we’re recruiting volunteers to go on air (pre-recorded). We’ll help you get ready. No previous experience required, and you do not have to be a Polish speaker. This is a great way for us to bring forward members of our community, and to promote and share Polish language and culture in our region. Our radio theme for this coming week will be extending best wishes in Polish. Edyta Baczyk will be the guest. And a big thank you to Rosalie Starzomski for being this week’s sponsor!

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY ZARZĄD (BOARD) MEETING: Sunday evening at 7:00pm by teleconference. Society members who are not on the board are always welcome to attend board meetings as well. If you would like the teleconference number, please call 902-563-1226 or e-mail tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca.

THANKS VERY KINDLY FOR YOUR DONATIONS DURING THE SHUTDOWN: We are truly grateful for everyone’s generosity through the pandemic. If you are able to make a donation, the parish’s mailing address is St. Mary’s Polish Parish, 21 Wesley St., Sydney, NS, B1N 2M5. Donations can 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!

PREPARING FOR NOVA SCOTIA POLISH HERITAGE MONTH (SEPTEMBER): Some recent news:
-Lieutenant Governor Arthur LeBlanc has once again kindly agreed to prepare a video for us.
-Jo-Ann Dziubek MacDonald has kindly agreed to be featured artist Exhibit will open September 9 and will run September 10 and 11.
-William Kowalski will be the featured author this year! (Bill lives in Mahone Bay. One of his novels is called The Best Polish Restaurant in Buffalo.)
-Cape Breton Regional Library is on board for activities, like book recommendations, on-line or live readings.
-CBU will screen the Poletown Lives! film that was mentioned in Brianne Turczynski’s on-line May 3rd lecture that we hosted. We are hoping to do another film screening also and welcome suggestions.
-Mural project work is underway.
-Ed Michalik is working on a walking tour / exhibit on the Polish Pioneers of Glace Bay. The Glace Bay Heritage Museum is on board!
-www.PolishMonthNS.ca is up and running and will be updated as we get closer. A consolidated calendar will be issued in August.
-Youth involvement / outreach will be very important. This has been a difficult time to dialogue with schools, but we will be reaching out to schools and educators as the COVID situation stabilizes.
We’re encouraging groups, individuals, families – everyone! – to recognize NS Polish Heritage Month (September) in some way! Please let us know and we’ll acknowledge your participation

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Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!