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 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 902-564-4222

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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XXII Niedziela Zwykła / 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

CZYTANIA / READINGS:
Pierwsze czytanie / First Reading: Jr 20,7–9
Psalm: 63
Drugie czytanie / Second Reading: Rz/Rom. 12,1–2
Ewangelia / Gospel: Mt 16,21–27

MASS INTENTION FOR TODAY 9:30am: Mass intention is for John & Stella Paruch offered by the family
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 9:00am: Mass intention of Margaret Mombourquette
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: No Mass
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 6:30pm: Mass intention for the soul of Jan Lubkowski offered by Janina MacCormack & Family, followed by Novena to Our Lady of Częstochowa
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 9:00am: Mass intention for the soul of Louise Baker offered by Jean Annette White
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 6:30pm: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary ( "Odpust" patronal feast day of our parish): Mass intention for the soul of Estelle Lund offered by Sophie & Roddie O'Toole, followed by Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary instead of chaplet today
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 9:00am: Mass intention for the soul of Georgia & John La Rusic offered by Bernie & Jancia LaRusic
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 11:00am (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR THIS WEEK ONLY): Mass intention in Thanksgiving of the 110th anniversary of the founding of St. Mary's (Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary)- Dziękczynna z okazji założenia parafii and Mass intention for the souls of Michael & Dawn Marie Ardelli. We will welcome Bishop Wayne Joseph Kirkpatrick, our Bishop of the Antigonish Diocese, to preside at Mass for our anniversary and parish feast day "Odpust"

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OGŁOSZENIA / ANNOUNCEMENTS

STO LAT! Best wishes to Jerry Pocius on his birthday. Many blessings Jerry! Su Gimimo Diena! ("Happy BIrthday" in Lithuanian)

Thoughts and prayers are with the family of the late Mary Pierrynowski whose birthday is this coming week.

NEXT SUNDAY, 110th ANNIVERSARY MASS,11:00am: (please note time change for next Sunday only) If you can, please wear traditional attire or a Polish tartan scarf or a shawl or St. Michael’s jacket for the special Mass next Sunday.

LUNCH / POTLUCK AFTER MASS NEXT SUNDAY IN THE POLISH VILLAGE HALL: We would be so grateful to everyone who can bring a dish to share. The Polish Village will be open before Mass to drop off items. We will have some special guests with us for lunch next Sunday, including the Mayor, MP, MLA. In a nice gesture of appreciation to our parish, the CBRM Council has unanimously declared Sunday, September 10, 2023, to be “St. Mary’s Polish Parish Day” in the CBRM. Right after the anniversary Mass next Sunday, and just before lunch, we will bless the new Twin City Pocket Park at the corner of Victoria Road and Franklin St.

A SPECIAL NOTE TO FELLOW PARISHIONERS ABOUT A SPECIAL EVENT BY INVITATION: On this coming Friday, September 8, at 7:00pm at the Polish Village, there will be an opening reception (no charge) for Pogoria Polish Folk Ensemble, this year’s featured artist for Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month (Pogoria is marking its 20th anniversary this year). It promises to be a very enjoyable evening, This event is by invitation/RSVP. And you’re invited! But we need to kindly ask for your advance confirmation of attendance by Monday, September 4, at the latest. Please confirm your attendance with Shari McKay (shari_pogoria@hotmail.com). Many thanks!

POSTERS FOR POLISH HERITAGE MONTH: We have some beautiful small and large posters. Thanks if you can put them up! Posters are in the Sala on the table.

THIS COMING SATURDAY, SEPT. 9: Pogoria Polish Folk Ensemble (featured artist for Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month) free open house, 11:30am to 2:30pm at the Polish Village Hall. Some Polish food to sample. Exhibits and entertainment. Please tell friends about this and invite them. It will be great to receive and welcome visitors!

POLISH TAKE-OUT TO SUPPORT OUR PARISH DURING POLISH HERITAGE MONTH: Friday, September 29, 11 to 1. If anyone who can help with any of the preparations (even for part of the time) … if you can gather for a few minutes with Stephanie Black after Mass. We are looking at picking some dates for the prep to happen. We are so grateful for any help. No previous experience is required.

A FRIENDLY REMINDER TO PLEASE KEEP SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, ON YOUR CALENDAR: We will have our special parish gathering in Gabarus, capped off with the Copernicus sundial unveiling at the Gabarus lighthouse (the theme for this year’s Polish heritage month is “Copernicus 550.”) The community of Gabarus is so kindly providing a lunch to our parishioners at the firehall.

A NOTE TO THE ALTAR SOCIETY: We’re looking at all gathering at 9:00am next Sunday (before the Mass at 11:00am) to get the church set up and decorated for the 110th anniversary Mass (the two days prior are not good times to gather because of other events). Please let Tom Urbaniak know if that could work for you. “Serdeczny Bόg zapłać” for all your help!

BOTTLES AND CANS COLLECTION FOR UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFORTS: In support of our Ukrainian humanitarian relief efforts, Marjorie Ardelli and Paul MacKinnon are very kindly continuing to collect recyclable bottles. They would welcome any redeemable bottles. Thanks to fellow parishioners for recent contributions of bottles and cans. Our parish has been supporting sister city Walbrzych’s Ukrainian relief efforts, plus the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace.

FOOD CUPBOARD: Many thanks for bringing any non-perishable contributions to Mass. The St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society has recently done repairs to 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 segment will talk about special anniversaries that are coming up! Thank you to Robert Schella for lending his voice. This week’s segment is dedicated to the memory of Terry Melski from Michael and Ursula Melski.
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!

SOME RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE MENTIONING OUR PARISH AND POLISH HERITAGE MONTH:
Saturday’s (yesterday’s) Cape Breton Post/Saltwire: https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/lifestyles/polish-heritage-month-underway-100888126/
Friday – Global TV breakfast show https://globalnews.ca/video/9934096/n ova-scotia-polish-heritage-month
Friday - CBC Information Morning (a link will be posted next on this page): https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1- 24-information-morning-cape-breton
Thursday - Radio-Canada La Mouvée (in French) : https://ici.radiocanada.ca/ohdio/premie re/emissions/lamouvee/episodes/79676 7/rattrapage-jeudi-31-aout-2023/2

POLISH FLAG RAISING AT CBRM CITY HALL: Tuesday, September 12, 9:30am. The CBRM Council is inviting us to a flag raising in appreciation for the Polish community’s contributions and service to the region. Our presence has been requested for the flag-raising.

COLLECTION FOR AUGUST 20 &27: will be included with this coming week’s collection. Sincere thanks! Bόg zapłać!

THANKS VERY KINDLY FOR YOUR DONATIONS TO OUR PARISH : Donations may be made during weekly Sunday Mass collection. Also, please feel 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!

Cape Breton Post photo with doves from our gathering Friday morning at 6:15am to pray for peace on the solemn 84th anniversary of the invasion of Poland and the start of World War II. At the same time as we released the doves, a flock of geese flew overhead in formation. It was a moving and special gathering.

 

 

 

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PIEŚNI / HYMNS:

Entrance: Pod Twą obronę (Under Your Protection, Father in Heaven)
1. Pod Twą obronę, Ojcze na niebie,/ grono Twych dzieci swój powierza los,/ Ty nam błogosław, ratuj w potrzebie/ i broń od zguby, gdy zagraża cios./2x
2. Czy toń spokojna, czy huczą fale,/ gdy Ty Twe dzieci w Swej opiece masz, wznosimy modły dziś ku Twej chwale,/ boś Ty nam tarczą, Boże Ojcze nasz./2x

Offertory: Bądźże pozdrowiona (Be Praised, of the Living Host) Please see Hymn 27 on page 48 of the book in the pews, Przez Pokolenia: Prayers and Customs of St. Mary’s Polish Church.

Communion: Już przyszedł Jezus (Jesus Has Arrived) – choir

Post-Communion: Jezu,bądź ze mną (Jesus Be With Me) Please see Hymn 28 on page 49 of the book in the pews, Przez Pokolenia: Prayers and Customs of St. Mary’s Polish Church

Recessional: Marii chwałę śpiewać będziem (I Will Sing of Mary’s Glory)
Marii chwałę śpiewać będziem/ Bo to Matka dobrotliwa, /Przepotężnym swym orędziem, / Boże dary wyjednywa.
Niech wychwala wsze stworzenie, / Marię, Wiernych Wspomożenie.
Cały świat z Jej cudów słynie, / Wszędzie pieśni brzmią dziękczynne;
Liczne wznoszą Jej świątynie, / Za wstawienie dobroczynne.
Niech wychwala ..

Sung Poilish “Ojcze Nasz” today.

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Życzymy błogosławionego tygodnia / Wishing you a blessed week!