Saint Joseph Basilica - St. Joseph Basilica, Webster

Saint Joseph Basilica
Parish of the Third Millennium
Mission Statement
Saint Joseph Parish is committed to proclaim the gospel message of Jesus Christ
as a Catholic community of faith, by promoting a sense of commitment to the
Church, encouraging divine worship and prayer, fostering evangelization and
nurturing the spirit of service.
Within the context of our Polish - American religious and cultural
heritage, we foster our tradition and aspire to personal growth in faith. We are
determined to develop our vision for the future, to educate the children in
Christian values and to be receptive to the creative and saving grace of God.
53 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0467 • Fax: 508-943-0808
E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Website: www.saintjosephbasilica.com
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Sunday Vigil:
Sunday:
Holy Day Vigil:
Holy Day:
Weekdays:
4:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.(Polish); 8:15 a.m.; 9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. (Polish)
5:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.; 8:15 a.m.(Polish); 9:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m. (Bilingual)
6:30 a.m. (m-f); 7:00 a.m. (w, f, sat)
CONFESSIONS - SPOWIEDŹ
Saturday:........................................3 p.m.
Eve of Holy Days: .........................3 p.m.
Thurs. before First Friday: ............3 p.m
First Friday: ..................................6.30 p.m
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday - Office Is Closed!
Please call ahead for an appointment with a priest.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/RCIA
(508) 943-3752 * e-mail: [email protected]
Director …………………….Mary Jolda
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector.............................. Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Associate Pastor.............. Rev. Grzegorz Chodkowski
Adm. Secretary ............... Terry Miller
Financial Secretary ......... Ewa Mamro
Organist .......................... Robert Wójcik
Sacristans ………………Al Richard & Joseph Ziak
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process
established by the Church for individuals to become Catholic
and receive the Sacraments of Initiation-Baptism,
Confirmation, and the Eucharist. If you wish to become
Catholic, or are a Baptized Catholic in need of making your
First Communion and/or Confirmation, please call the
Religious Education Office.
BAPTISM: On designated Sundays. Please call to make
arrangements. Parents are required to receive orientation.
MARRIAGE: Proper preparation for marriage requires one
year’s notice. Please contact the rectory for appointment.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK: For those of advanced age, ill or
hospitalized, call the rectory to arrange visitation.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP: If you would like to become part
of St. Joseph Parish Family, please call the rectory.
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SAKRAMENT CHRZTU: W wyznaczone niedziele. Proszę
zadzwonić na plebanię, aby ustalić datę. Rodzice zobowiązani
są do krótkiej katechezy.
SAKRAMENT MAŁŻEŃSTWA: Narzeczeni powinni
zawiadomić kancelarię parafialną rok przed datą ślubu.
SAKRAMENT CHORYCH: Po sakramentalną posługę
księdza proszę dzwonić na plebanię.
ZAPISY DO PARAFII: Parafia św. Józefa serdecznie
zaprasza nowych członków. Zapisy przyjmujemy w kancelarii
parafialnej.
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SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
47 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0378 Fax: 508-949-0581
www.saintjosephschool.net
Principal………………….Mr. Donald F. Cushing
Secretary………………….Mrs. Jennifer Mahlert
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Masses for the week—Msze Św. w Tygodniu
Sunday Vigil-January 14
4:00 r.s. Jerome Groh
- int. Bernice, Pamela & Patricia Falke
Sunday—January 15
7:00 r.s. Maria & Wladyslaw Przybylo & Wladyslaw
Skowron - int. daughter, Maria
8:15 For the parishioners of Saint Joseph Basilica
9:30 r.s. Genevieve A. McNamara
- int. Bob & Janice McNamara
11:00 s.p. Anna Waskie - int. Wojcik Familia
Monday—January 16
6:30 r.s. Anthony A. Czechowski II (45th anniv.)
- int. wife, Connie
2:15 Lanessa Nursing Home
Tuesday—January 17
6:30 r.s. Henryk W. Morga
- int. Edward Sitkowski, Roland Malboeuf & John
Hickey
Wednesday—January 18
6:30 r.s. Deceased members of Majewski & Milas families
- int. family
Thursday—January 19
6:30 r.s. Louis & Alice Amell - int. Louis Lariviere
Friday—January 20
6:30 In thanksgiving of 100 years of God’s graces received
by Stella Bishop - int. Holy Rosary Sodality
Saturday—January 21
7:00 Za wypominki
Sunday Vigil
4::00
r.s. Walter Alisch—int. Elaine Kompel
Sunday—January 22
7:00 s.p. Wladyslaw i Henryk Rudnicki - int. familia
8:15 r.s. Georgette M. Scarglia (month’s mind Mass)
- int. family
9:30
r.s. Robert Caskey - int. family
11:00 s.p. Helena i Jozef Suchanek - int. wnuczki Ewy
Baptism—David Kruszewski - following Mass
I-25 Club Winner for 18th week—#46 Dorothy Sabaj
Captain JoAnn Canty
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS—January 8, 2012
Weekly $4886.50 (including $242.50 in loose money)
Diocesan Obligations $150; Fuel $1645.25 (including $94.25 in
loose money); New Year’s $40; Weekly Budget $7500
Stewardship Note: “Jesus turned and saw them following him
and said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’” (John 1:38).
What are you looking for? It is a question Jesus asks each of
us. Are we wasting our time looking for the material pleasures
of the world? Or are our hearts really longing for something
deeper than can only be found by spending time with God?
Word of Life. Scientific research provides a unique opportunity to explore the wonder of the universe, the complexity of
nature and the distinctive beauty of life, including human life.
But since human beings are endowed with immortal souls and
are created in the image and likeness of God, there are dimensions of human existence that lie beyond the limits of what the
natural sciences are competent to determine. If these limits are
transgressed, there is a serious risk that the unique dignity and
inviolability of human life could be subordinated to purely utilitarian considerations.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 15, 2012
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you.
—1 Corinthians 6:19a
SPEAK, LORD, WE ARE LISTENING
In today’s first reading God keeps calling out in the night
to a sleeping boy. Neither the boy, Samuel nor his teacher, Eli,
understands who is calling. But God’s persistence convinces
them. Samuel is then ready—not ready yet to do anything, but
ready to listen. “Speak, for your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:10).
In the Gospel Jesus is out teaching. Various people notice
him and begin to gather around. They soon become disciples
and, like the young Samuel, are ready—not ready yet to do
anything, but ready to listen. “Speak,” they say, “we are listening.”
God’s voice is always with us, awake or asleep. It swirls
around us like fog on a waterfront, enveloping us, gently urging
us to wake up, to listen. Awareness of the voice comes first;
then willingness to listen; then, in time, the decision to act, to
live according to God’s word. Let’s ask today for the ability to
keep our ears open so we don’t miss God’s voice.
SANCTUARY VOTIVE CANDLES
Blessed Mother Altar
For the week of January 15 through January 21
Candle I
For good health for Bob in Cary, NC
Given by Louie and Mom
The second collection this week is designated for the Catholic
University of America
CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK
We will observe Catholic School Week from Sunday, Jan.
29th through Feb. 5th at St. Joseph School. This year’s theme
is “Faith, Academics, Service”.
Scheduled events: Mass presided by Bishop McManusSun., Jan. 29th at 9:30am followed by coffee and… in the
school cafeteria.
Admission Open House Jan. 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
featuring Book Fair and Scavenger Hunt. Tours by the Principal
and Dean of Students will be given at 11:30am, noon, 12:30pm,
1pm, 1:30pm.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Pasta Supper-4:30-6:30pm.
in the school cafeteria-tickets $5 per person. Book Fair 5:007:00pm in school gym. Tours by the Principal and Dean of Students will be given at 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm.
January 15, 2012
SCHOOL NEWS
Our school 8th grade athletes were honored for their dedication and commitment on Sat., Jan 7th by their families. Many
of these students have dedicated 5 years to not only excelling in
their respective sports but also to helping nurture the skills of
our younger athletes. Congratulations!-to Gordon Ellis, Adam
Grzyb, Zachary Mailloux, Olivia Mason, Patryk Kalinowski,
Nathan Phelps, Jillian Recko and Dante Turo.
NATIONAL MIGRATION MASS
Many thanks to the following St. Joseph School students for
their participation in the pageantry of the National Migration
Mass and related activities on Sun., Jan. 8th at 9:30am Mass:
Flag bearers-USA-Jessica Gardner, Gr. 4; Puerto Rico-Aidan
Rosario, Gr. 3; Italy-Hannah Iozzo, Gr. 5; Ireland -Shauna Harney, Gr. 6; Poland-Ola Jaroszewski, K; Julia Zdrok, Gr. 1;
Daniel Gronek, K; Isabella Bezak, Gr. 2; Szymon Mamro, Gr.
2; Ann Marie Taylor, Gr. 4; Bartosz Mamro, Gr. 5; Tomasz
Mamro, Gr. 6; Alicya Stachowicz, Gr. 5; Emilia Pianka, Gr. 2;
Vatican City-Julianne Zalewski, Gr. 2.
CHILDRENS’ CHRISTMAS CONCERT
St. Joseph Basilica for the first time will host childrens’
Christmas choirs from several parishes in the region on Sunday,
Jan. 22nd at 3:00pm.
Christmas Day is always anticipated and filled with so much
joy, emotions and meaning but it seems to pass too quickly to
fully appreciate its message. This concert will help us remind
us about this beautiful time of the year through the childrens’
unique voices. The Christmas carols have the ability to express
human thoughts and expectations in a simple and appealing
way. They were composed by organists, poets, musicians and
ordinary people. They project all that human imagination can
portray to welcome baby Jesus into the world. Many nations
have a rich repertoire of Christmas carols which are diversified
in their character and content. For example, the Italian carols
have a tendency to reveal emotions—-German carols seem to
give guidance and instructions—Polish carols express joy from
the birth of Jesus Christ. However, all of them have so much
charm, attraction and appeal. They fascinate with their simplicity, mesmerize with their melodies and are a source of enjoyment to children and adults.
Saint Joseph Parish and School will present two bi-lingual
childrens’ choirs, with their musical instruments under the leadership of Mr. Robert Wojcik, Director of Musical Ministry and
Organist. The children participated in our Christmas Day liturgical services and are happy to sing once again for their audience. Some of the choirs who have already committed include:
Our Lady of Czestochowa, Worcester, St. John the Baptist,
Salem & Our Lady of Czestochowa, South Boston, MA.
The picturesque Christmas ambiance of our Basilica is a natural backdrop for this special concert. No admission charge.
We encourage people to come and relive the Christmas experience once again.
JANUARY BIRTHDAY WISHES
Best wishes go out to the following nonagenarians who are
celebrating their January birthdays: Rose Desrosiers, Joseph
Knych, Rose Walkowiak, Charles Baron and Stella Bishop.
May your day be blessed with sunshine, may your heart be
light and may God bless you with good health always!
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DONATIONS
St. Joseph School-We gratefully acknowledge a donation of
$1,000 from Thomas Kokosinski, a former student of our
school toward the new reading series handbooks. On behalf of
our students we express our gratitude to him for his generosity
and interest in the development of the school.
Donation in memory of Alphonse Kozub by M/M Robert
McNamara; in memory of Stanley Zackiewicz by Agnes &
Ronald Coporale and Joe & Barbara Bembenek; in memory of
Georgette Scarglia by Bartlett High School class ‘52 and
Ronald Bannister; in memory of Frances Knurowski by
Joanne Minarik; in memory of Henrietta Manak and Dolores
Brouillard by Knights of Columbus, Council #12980.
St. Joseph Basilica-Special thanks to Ms. Anna A. Palka for
her donation of $500 to be used to help defray our utility
charges at our Basilica. It is always heartwarming to receive
gifts for the benefit of our parish or school from an alumnus.
Anna recently completed her law studies, resides in the Boston
area, pays for her education and has several times supported St.
Joseph Parish. May God continue to bless her in her professional career. Happy New Year Anna!
JANUARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
Jan. 9 $50 James Williams, Webster; Jan. 10 $75 Lucille
Evans, Hairist, AL; Jan. 11 $50 Rose Desrosiers, Webster; Jan.
12 $50 Sarah Burnett, Webster; Jan. 13 $50 Heather Bousquet,
Spencer; Jan. 14 $50 Genevieve Pioppi, Sturbridge; Jan. 15
$100 Jonathan Fairbanks, Westboro;
GREAT OPPORTUNITY
St. Joseph Parish will hold an open house on January 22nd
from 12:00-2:00pm at a property located at 88 Lake Street,
Webster, MA. This house was donated by a former teacher at
St. Joseph School, completely renovated, centrally located with
three bedrooms, on a large lot with a separate two-stall garage.
The house is a great opportunity for a family with children
which offers a lot of privacy and outdoor activities. It is affordably priced and must be sold as soon possible. For further
details, please call Christine Reilly, Realtor at (508) 615-1526.
DAY OF PRAYER AND PENANCE
January 22, 2012 marks the 39th anniversary of Roe v.
Wade. When the day falls on a Sunday, as it does this year, the
observance is transferred to January 23rd. We unite in prayer
with hundreds of thousands of the faithful who will attend the
March for Life in Washington, DC.
Bishop McManus invites all to join him at the Cathedral of
St. Paul on Sun. Jan. 22 at 7:30pm for our Respect Life Mass
which will begin the vigil of this observance and bless those
beginning their pilgrimage to the March for Life.
More information is available at the entrances to the Basilica.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE: Home School Association has
scheduled their St. Joseph School Annual Auction for Sat., Apr.
28th at Indian Ranch. Details to follow and donations greatly
appreciated.
12th Annual Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference will
take place at the DCU Center on Sat., Mar. 24th. For more information, please call (508) 929-4345.
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OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Ed-classes 5:30 to 6:30pm every Monday. Please note NO class
on January 16th due to holiday.
We need your HELP– If you are interested in helping to contribute to our
young people’s spiritual formation but don’t feel like you are qualified—
NOW is the time to take that step forward. We need your help and faith to
pass onto the next generation. Contact Mary Jolda at (508) 943-3752 or
[email protected]
Confirmation-There will be a Parent/Student Session entitled “A
Commitment To Life” on Mon., Jan. 23 at 7:00pm in the cafeteria.
AMAZON.COM.
St. Joseph School has established an “Affiliate” program with Amazon.
Com. There is now an easy and secure way of supporting Saint Joseph
School through the purchases you are already making on Amazon.com. Simply by accessing Amazon. Com through a link you can easily find on our
school’s website (www.saintjosephschool.net), the school will earn at least
4% of the product purchase price (exclusive of tax and S&H). You will still
get the same great Amazon. com price and support your school at the same
time!!!! Before you dispose of this bulletin, please go to your computer(s)
and access Amazon.com through the school’s website. It should remember
this link for your future purchases and credit our school account. Please also
share this information with your family and friends. We appreciate your
kindness and cooperation. Thank you for caring! -The Marketing Committee
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Wii Bowling at Christopher Heights-will again have another Wii Bowling contest with the residents on Wed., Jan 18th from 6:00-7:00pm. If you
will participate contact Mrs. Valcour.
Webster Youth Group Retreat-The Youth Group- (grades 6-12) will hold
their 2nd annual “Faith, Friends, Food & Fun Sleepover Event” on Jan., 21-22
at the Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT from
10:00am Sat., until 11:00am Sun. Mass will be celebrated at 8:00pm in the
Immaculate Conception Chapel. Many events are planned, sledding, movie
night, bowl painting, discussions, skits, etc. Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch, dinner and breakfast. We need parents as chaperones. Please
contact Mrs. Valcour if you will be attending.
Paint Soup Bowls for Soup Meal Fundraiser-Youths (grades 3-12) interested in painting ceramic bowls to be auctioned off at the Youth Group’s
Annual Soup Meal are invited to come to the Immaculate Conception Renewal Center in Putnam, CT on Sat., Jan 21st from 3:00-4:30pm. Members
will be there for the sleepover so both events will be combined. The soup
meal will be held on Mar. 18th to raise money for the homeless. The cost to
paint a bowl is $10 and we need to know how many bowls are needed. Please
contact Mrs. Valcour if you will participate.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
DRUGA NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA
15 stycznia 2012r.
“Czyż nie wiecie, że ciało wasze jest świątynią Ducha Świętego” (1 Kor 6, 19a)
Kapłan Heli i św. Jan Chrzciciel, ostatni prorok Starego Przymierza, wskazują na przychodzącego Boga. Heli mocą swojej posługi rozpoznaje głos
Pana i jako pierwszy uczy Samuela gotowości do słuchania Bożego słowa.
Św. Jan natomiast wskazuje swym uczniom na Jezusa – Baranka Bożego.
Otrzymane na chrzcie namaszczenie dało także nam udział w godności kapłańskiej i prorockiej Chrystusa, a więc uzdolniło nas do rozpoznawania przyjścia Boga i odpowiadania na Jego wezwanie. Jeśli jednak chcemy stać się
sługami Słowa, niosąc Je innym, potrzebna nam jest umiejętność pozostania
„w cieniu”, byśmy nie przesłaniali mocy i blasku Jezusa.
Dzisiejsza druga kolekta jest przeznaczona na
Catholic Univercity of America.
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KONCERT CHÓRÓW DZIECIĘCYCH Nasza Bazylika po raz pierwszy
będzie gościć Chóry Dziecięce na Koncercie Bożonarodzeniowym, który
odbędzie się w niedzielę 22 stycznia o godz. 15:00.
Czas Bożego Narodzenia jest przez wszystkich bardzo oczekiwany i zawsze
zdaje się, że zbyt szybko się kończy. Okres świąteczny wypełniony jest
tyloma pozytywnymi emocjami i ma tak głębokie znaczenie, że warto
wykorzystać każdą sposobność, żeby ten czas przedłużyć. Koncert kolęd w
wykonaniu dzieci stwarza dla nas taką właśnie możliwość. Świąteczne
utwory mają szczególną właściwość wyrażania naszych uczuć, pragnień i
oczekiwać w prosty i wymowny sposób, gdyż były tworzone nie tylko przez
muzyków i poetów, ale również przez zwykłych ludzi. Przedstawiają
wszelkie ludzkie wyobrażenia, które pozwalają jak najlepiej przywitać
Nowonarodzonego. Wiele narodów ma bogaty repertuar kolęd, które
posiadają różnorodny charakter i treść. Włoskie kolędy przepełnione są
emocjami, niemieckie wydają się dawać wskazówki, a polskie wyrażają
radość z narodzenia Jezusa. Dlatego też wszystkie mają w sobie tak wiele
wdzięku i są tak wymowne. Fascynują swoją prostotą, hipnotyzują pięknem
melodii i tak bardzo są lubiane przez dzieci.
W koncercie oprócz chórów z Worcester, Salem i Bostonu wystąpią dwa
chóry z naszej parafii i szkoły pod dyrekcja naszego organisty Roberta
Wójcika. Zapraszamy wszystkich bardzo serdecznie!
NATIONAL MIGRATION MASS Serdeczne podziękowania kierujemy do
uczniów Szkoły św. Józefa, którzy wzięli udział w uroczystej Mszy św.
celebrowanej z okazji Dnia Emigranta w niedziele 8 stycznia o godz. W
sposób szczególny dziękujemy dzieciom w pocztów sztandarowych: USA –
Jessica Gardner; Irlandia – Shauna Harney; Polska – Ola Jaroszewski, Julia
Zdrok, Daniel Gronek, Izabela Bezak, Szymon Mamro, AnnMarie Taylor,
Bartosz Mamro, Tomasz Mamro, Alicja Stachowicz, Emilia Pianka;
Watykan – Julianne Zalewski.
DZIEŃ MODLITWY Biskup McManus zaprasza wszystkich wiernych do
udziału w uroczystej Mszy św., która zostanie odprawiona w Katedrze p.w.
św. Pawła w Worcester 22 stycznia o godz. 19:30 w intencji poszanowania
życia. Więcej informacji można znaleźć w broszurach znajdujących się przy
wejściach do kościoła.
TYDZIEŃ SZKÓŁ KATOLICKICH pod hasłem „Faith, Academics,
Service” rozpocznie się w niedziele 29 stycznia i zakończy 5 lutego.
Zaplanowane są następujące wydarzenia:
29 stycznia godz. 9:30 – Msza św. pod przewodnictwem bpa McManus’a i
spotkanie w szkolnej kafeterii; Book Fair (11:30 – 14:00). Dyrektor szkoły
będzie prezentował szkołę odwiedzającym w następujących godzinach:
11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30.
1 lutego –szkoła – Pasta Supper (16:30-18:30). Bilety $5 od osoby; Book
Fair (17:00-19:00). Dyrektor szkoły będzie prezentował szkołę
odwiedzającym w następujących godzinach: 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30.
AMAZON.COM Szkoła sw. Józefa w porozumieni z Amazon.com
prezentuje na swojej stronie link dostępu do tego sklepu internetowego.
Dzięki zakupom poprzez ten link szkoła zystkuje przynajmniek 4% wartoci
zakupu, co jednak nie wpływa na cenę płaconą przez klienta. Zachęcamy
wszystkich, którzy kożystaja z Amazon.com do jednoczesnego wspierania
naszej szkoł. Dziekujemy Wszystkim, którzy skożystają z tej sposobnosci.
RELIGIA W poniedziałek 16 stycznia nie ma zajęć CCD. Potrzebujemy
pomocy w kształtowaniu duchowości młodego pokolenia. Jeśli chcesz
pomóc, lecz nie czujesz się na siłach, zapewnimy Ci szkolenie. Skontaktuj się
z Mary Jolda dla uzyskania szczegółów: 508 943 3752.
Bierzmowanie. Spotkanie kandydatów do Bierzmowania i ich rodziców p.t.:
„A Commitment to Life” jest zaplanowane na poniedziałek 23 stycznia na
godz. 19:00 w szkolnej kafeterii. Zapraszamy.
SERDECZNE PODZIĘKOWANIA za złożone ofiary kierujemy w tym
tygodniu do następujących osób:
Thomas Kokosinski za ofiarę w wysokości $1000 na pokrycie kosztów
nowego programu nauki czytania dla uczniów naszej szkoły.
Anna Palka za ofiarę w wysokości $500 na pokrycie kosztów utrzymania
naszej Bazyliki.
Bóg zapłać!