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 Rich Philiposki is currently NOT in residence (seasonal) as pastor. Contact info: rphiliposki@aol.com 702-881-3674 (cell)
-During Father Rich’s extended times outside the region, Father Evo DiPierro will serve as Administrator: dipierro@dal.ca

MSZY/MASSES: PLEASE NOTE: Public health continues to strongly recommend wearing masks in congregate settings

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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33 Niedziela Zwykła / 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Ml 3,19- 20a
Psalm: 98
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: 2 Thess 3,7-12
Ewangelia / Gospel: Łk 21,5-19
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Pan będzie sądził ludy sprawiedliwie / The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice

Today, the church marks WORLD DAY OF THE POOR. We renew our efforts for solidarity and justice.

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY: For the soul of Mary Pierrynowski offered by Michael and Ursula Melski
MASS INTENTION FOR WEDNESDAY 6:30pm (followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa): For the souls of John K. and Stella Paruch offered by the Paruch family

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

VETERANS: Today, we will read the names and pray for the deceased veterans of our parish. We honour them.

LUNCH AFTER MASS TODAY: Everyone is welcome. We will celebrate Polish Independence Day. We will be joined at the lunch after Mass today by Rod and Peter Farrell of the St. Barra’s Community (Christmas Island). Their community is making a very generous contribution to our Ukrainian humanitarian fund-raising efforts. God bless!

SWIĘTO NIEPODLEGŁOŚCI – NOVEMBER 11 -- A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND HOPE: November 11th, the day of the armistice ending World War I in 1918, is also the day when Poland became an independent country again after a long period of occupation. Some of the ancestors of our parishioners were involved in that struggle. As such, for people of Polish heritage, November 11th is a holiday of both remembrance and hope. For the 123 years before 1918, Poland had been partitioned between Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Germany/Prussia. Between 1918 and 1939, Poland maintained its independence. However, the beginning of World War II on September 1, 1939, saw the country invaded first by Germany and then by the Soviet Union. The first Chief of State of the post-1918 independent Poland was the legendary Józef Piłsudski, whose portrait is at the Polish Village Hall.

THANK YOU to Larry, Tony, and Kevin Gniewek for representing our parish by laying a wreath at the Pier Legion Remembrance Day ceremony.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC CANADA DISTRICT OF THE CANADIAN POLISH CONGRESS: The in-person AGM alternates between Halifax and Cape Breton. This year, it is in Halifax on Saturday, November 19, at 12:30pm. If you would like to attend, you’d be most welcome. Please contact Tom Urbaniak for details. The meeting will be followed by a social event.

THANK YOU, everyone, for last Sunday’s Annual General Meeting of the parish. We had updates, financial reports, and Rada nominations. God bless everyone who volunteers in any way for our parish.

ST. MICHAEL’S POLISH BENEFIT SOCIETY: Thursday, November 24, 8:00pm Special on-line presentation about the Cape Breton component of the future Canadian Polish Heritage Trail and about solar/greening for the Polish Village Hall. This will be of general interest. Dean Chalmers of the Verschuren Centre will join us to discuss the latter component. For a Zoom link or phone number to dial in please call 902-563-1226; e-mail tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca

HAND-MADE DISH CLOTHS – FUNDRAISER FOR UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE: at the back of the church. These beautiful unique dishcloths have been handmade by Dee-Dee (Yurczyszyn) Jackson and her sister Brenda Yurczyszyn and were donated to us (via Marjorie Ardelli) for the Ukrainian humanitarian fund. Available small size 2 for $5, large size $3 each.

VEHICLE PLATES: Cape Breton Polonia and Nova Scotia Polonia front vehicle plates are still available at the back of the church. $25.00 each

UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE: Thank you for your continued support in the midst of this terrible human suffering. Special envelopes are at the back of the church. Or you can contribute via our CanadaHelps page. We are supporting our sister city Wałbrzych’s refugee assistance fund (via direct transfer from the CBRM), the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, and the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace.

FOOD CUPBOARD: Please consider bringing a non-perishable food or personal care item (e.g. shampoo, soap, toilet paper) to church when you come to Mass. These items will help stock our food cupboard outside the Polish Village Hall. There is a significant need in our community. Thank you for any help.

OUR POLISH-THEMED RADIO SEGMENTS: The Coast Radio 89.7 (weekdays at 3:50pm and 7:50pm or any time at coastalradio.ca). This coming week's topic will be the Polish word “przepraszam” – for sorry, excuse me. Special thanks to guest Marjorie Ardelli. This week’s segment is dedicated in memory of Jim Hamper, former member of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society.
We’re always looking for sponsors and volunteers. It’s $100 for a whole week. Sponsors are recognized on air – and any dedications, too (eg. if you’re sponsoring as a memorial or as a birthday or anniversary gift). The Coast is generously redirecting the sponsorships back to the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society (which produces the segments), which has been a big help to the Society. If you think you might like to sponsor a week, please e-mail tom_urbaniak@cbu.ca or call 563-1226. Many thanks!

PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOLS – MASKS ARE STILL STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Thanks for all your kindness, patience, and co-operation through the pandemic.

COLLECTION FOR NOVEMBER 6: $2227.00 including $480.00 for the Building Fund, $40.00 for fuel, $25.00 for flowers, $60.00 for candles. Many thanks, everyone, for your kindness and generosity!

RECENT IMO (IN MEMORY OF) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Rudy Pierrynowski from John and Valerie Sobol
IMO Julianne Wojick Davidson from Ralph Campbell

THANKS VERY KINDLY FOR YOUR DONATIONS TO OUR PARISH : We are truly grateful for everyone’s generosity through the pandemic. If you are attending Mass, you will find a collection basket near the entrance and exit (since we are not passing around the basket due to the public health restrictions). Also, please free to use the mail: St. Mary’s Polish Parish, 21 Wesley St., Sydney, NS, B1N 2M5. Donations can also 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!

POLISH CAFE: We had a beautiful Polish Café on Monday at the Polish Village Hall. Thank you to Krista Ann Starzomski’s students at Whitney Pier Memorial Middle School for showing their wycinanki Polish paper art. Thanks to Donna for the tableware and refreshments, to Peggy and Sophie for baking, to Joe for playing accordion, to Bernie for repairs on short notice, to the Cape Breton Regional Library for collaborating, and to everyone who took the time to attend and help in any way. Krista Ann sent along the photo montage below

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:

Entrance: Maryjo Krόlowo Polski (Mary, Queen of Poland)
Maryjo, Królowo Polski, Maryjo, Królowo Polski, jestem przy Tobie, pamiętam o Tobie I czuwam na każdy czas.
Maryjo, Królowo nasza, Maryjo, Królowo nasza, Ciebie prosimy uświęcaj rodziny, Uświęcaj każdego z nas

Offertory: Ojcze z Niebios (Father from Heaven)
First verse: Ojcze z niebios, Boże, Panie,/tu na ziemię ześlij nam / Twoje Święte zmiłowanie, /tu na ziemię ześlij nam!

Communion: Królowo ziem polskich (Queen of the Polish Lands) - choir

Post-Communion: Sung prayer for the deceased
Wieczny odpoczynek racz im dać Panie, / a światłość wiekuista / niechaj im świeci na wiek wieków. Amen. (3 x)

Recessional: Boże Coś Polskę (God Save Poland)
Boże, coś Polskę przez tak liczne wieki/ Otaczał blaskiem potęgi i chwały,/Coś ją osłaniał tarczą swej opieki/ Od nieszczęść, które przygnębić ją miały.
Przed Twe ołtarze zanosim błaganie: Ojczyznę wolną pobłogosław Panie!

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!