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 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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Objawienie Pańskie / Epiphany

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: : Iz 60,1- 6
Psalm: 72
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Ef 3,2- 3a.5-6
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 2,1-12
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Uwielbią Pana wszystkie ludy ziemi / Lord, every nation on earth will adore you

MASS INTENTION FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, Epiphany of the Lord (Three Kings / Trzech Kroli), 9:30am: For the souls of Bernie Kokoska’s parents--Mary (Ardelli) & Bernie Kokoszka, his mother's parents--Katarzyna (Wanut), & Josef Ardelli, and his father’s parents --Rozalia (Wojcik) & Walenty Kokoszka

UPCOMING MASSES:
MASS INTENTION FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 9, Baptism of the Lord, 6:30pm (followed by Novena to Saint Monica): For the soul of Julianne (Wojcik) Davidson offered by Ralph Campbell
MASS INTENTION FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 6:30pm: For the souls of Fred &Thelma Murphy offered by Jean Annette & Richard White
MASS INTENTION FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 6:30pm (followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa): For the soul of Rudy Pierrynowski offered by Joan Mosher
MASS INTENTION FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 9:00am: For the soul of Dawn Marie Ardelli offered by Shirley & family
MASS INTENTION FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 6:30pm (followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet): For the soul of Rudy Pierrynowski offered by Keith & Rosemary Ferguson
MASS INTENTION FOR SATURDAY JANUARY 14, 9:00am: For Holy Souls in Purgatory offered by Jean Annette & Richard White
MASS INTENTION FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 11:00am: For the soul of Kenny Ratushny offered by Marianne PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE THIS SUNDAY ONLY! 11:00am Mass next Sunday to be followed by the Opłatek Potluck at the Polish Village Hall.

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONDOLENCES: Our parish extends heartfelt condolences on the passing of Leona (Melski) Hamper. May she rest in peace, and may her family experience comfort and support in the time ahead. Wieczny odpoczynek racz Jej dać Panie.

STO LAT! Wishing many blessings for Ursula Melski on her birthday!

POLAND 2023 PILGRIMAGE TOUR MEETING: Today 11:00am, in Sala 1050

OPŁATEK MASS AND POTLUCK: Next Sunday, January 15. This is our special annual Opłatek Mass and potluck, where we exchange a meal and the traditional Polish Christmas wafer. Mass will be at 11:00am that day (there will be no 9:30am Mass that day) followed by the potluck at the Polish Village Hall. Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick will join us that day. Thank you to anyone and everyone who can bring a dish to the Opłatek.

POP-UP "JASELKA": This is like a little traditional Christmas pageant but with a very Polish spin! It’s a heart-warming tradition. We will do a fun version in person at the Oplatek on January 15, but similar to what we did on-line the past couple of years. We will have no collective rehearsals, but we would give you a line in Polish and a character (eg. shepherd, angel, etc). We’ll give you a recording of your line to help with Polish pronunciation. We will give out the lines one week in advance. If you would like a line, please just say the word and it will be great to have you in it! Absolutely no previous experience with the Polish language is required. We’re not aiming for any kind of perfection, just a chance to come together as a community and keep our unique traditions going.

ALTAR SOCIETY: Sincere thanks to Janet Hawthorne and Evelyn Wojcik who were our designated volunteers for December. And thank you to Marilyn and Joe Gillis, our designated Altar Society volunteers for January.

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

FUND-RAISING FOR UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE: We are using all the funds raised to support three charities that are directly helping refugees and displaced people either within Ukraine itself or who have fled to Poland. Our largest chunk of support has been going to our sister city Wałbrzych’s Ukrainian refugee assistance fund (via the CBRM). We are also supporting Caritas efforts on the ground (via the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace) and the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. We have special envelopes (marked “Ukrainian Humanitarian Assistance”) at the back of the church if you are considering making a contribution. Thank you for your support!

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. Thank you to Krista Ann Starzomski’s students who recently filled the Food Cupboard.

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 “kolęda” home visit / blessing tradition. Thank you to Father Rich for lending his voice to this segment and to Joe and Patricia Ryba for sponsoring this week’s segment.
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 CHRISTMAS $3,911.25, including $350.00 for the Building Fund.
COLLECTION FOR NEW YEAR'S $1,290.00, including $75.00 for the Building Fund. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

RECENT IMO (IN MEMORY OF) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND:
IMO Steve Melnick from Janet and Fred Hawthorne; Gregory Fox; Dr. Allana Munke; Wanda Pierrynowski; Julia Bennett; Royal Canadian Legion Whitney Pier Branch; Dale MacKenzie; Ronald MacKenzie; Greg and Mary O’Keefe; Sophie and Roddie O’Toole; Marilyn and Joe Gillis

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!

MASS FOR SHUT-INS: Our parish’s recording of Mass for Shut-Ins will be broadcast today Sunday, January 8, at 11:30am on CTV. (It’s also broadcast on many CTV stations across the country, so please feel free to share the info with family members). The Mass for Shut-Ins will also be on the diocesan YouTube page as of tomorrow. This is the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U CPYevnyrNU6zIWHDh8KJ71w Please check out our parish Facebook page for both the link and also some photos from our broadcast. Thank you to Bernie Paruch for the photos!

FATHER RICH’S COLUMN: This is Three Kings Sunday when the Christ Child was visited by Magi / Wise Men / Kings who represented the non-Jewish world (Gentiles). They brought symbolic gifts for Him. Today at Mass we bless chalk and incense. There are small bags with the blessed chalk and incense that you may take back to your homes. I will officially begin the period of "Kolęda" or blessing of homes of parishioners. You may still call the Glebe House (564-4847) to arrange a time this week. This Sunday, an informational meeting will take place about the 2023 Poland Heritage Pilgrimage Tour planned for May 27-June 10, 2023 at 11:00am in Sala 1050. We will prepare for viewing of Mass for Shut Ins at 11:30am. After the pastoral visitation of Bishop Wayne Joseph Kirkpatrick next Sunday and our annual "Opłatek" gathering, I will again return to Las Vegas for a little over two months. Father Evo will resume his duties as administrator until I return at the end of March before Holy Week. We extend our sincere condolences to the Hamper and Melski families upon the passing away of Leona less than 3 months after the death of her husband, James. May God grant her eternal rest, happiness and peace! Wieczny odpoczynek racz Jej dac Panie! You will find the totals for the offerings for Christmas and New Year's in today's bulletin. Sincere thanks to all of our parishioners and friends who support our church! Serdeczne Bog Zaplac! Please remember the special Mass time next Sunday at 11:00am. Please come to Mass and plan to attend the Oplatek in the Polish Village Hall after Mass. Thank you to anyone who can bring a dish for the potluck. Have a blessed week ahead! – Fr. Rich

CIASTO TRZECH KRÓLI (THREE KINGS CAKE): It’s common in Poland to serve a special cake on this day. If your slice has an almond in it, you’ll be considered a “king” or “queen” for the year and supposedly have good fortune.

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:

Entrance: Bóg się z Panny narodził (God was Born of a Virgin)
1. Bóg się z Panny narodził, /By ludzi oswobodził.
Ref. Tego dnia wesołego, Narodzenia Bożego,/Weselmy się, radujmy się, Bogu cześć dajmy.
2. Rozkwitła się lilija,/Nieskażona Maryja

Offertory: Pasterze mili (Dear Shepherds)
Pasterze mili, coście widzieli?/ Widzieliście maleńkiego,/Jezusa narodzonego, Syna Bożego, Syna Bożego.
Co za pałac miał, gdzie gospodą stał?/Szopa bydłu przyzwoita,/I to jeszcze źle pokryta, Pałacem była, pałacem była

Communion: W żłobie leży (Lying in a Manger)
W żłobie leży,/któż pobieży/kolędować Małemu,/Jezusowi Chrystusowi/, dziś nam narodzonemu?
Pastuszkowie, przybywajcie,/Jemu wdzięcznie przygrywajcie,/jako Panu naszemu.

Post-Communion: A wczora z wieczora (That First Evening)
A wczora z wieczora, a wczora z wieczora /z niebieskiego dwora, z niebieskiego dwora.
Przyszła nam nowina, przyszła nam nowina:/ Panna rodzi Syna, Panna rodzi Syna.
Boga prawdziwego,/ nieogarnionego./ Za wyrokiem Boskim,w Betlejem żydowskim.
Pastuszkowie mali/ w polu wtenczas spali,/ gdy Anioł z północy/ światłość z nieba toczy.

Recessional: Mędrcy świata (Wise Men of the World)
Mędrcy świata Monarchowie, Gdzie śpiesznie dążycie? Powiedzcież nam, Trzej Królowie, Chcecie widzieć Dziecię?
Ono w żłobie, nie ma tronu, I berła nie dzierży, A proroctwo Jego zgonu, Już się w świecie szerzy.

Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!