Saint Joseph (Basilica - St. Joseph Basilica, Webster

Saint Joseph (Basilica
A
Parish of the 'TEirdMi((ennium
Mission Statement
Saint Joseph Parish is committed to proclaim the gospel message of Jesus
Christ as a Catholic community offaith, 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 &m.; 7:00 a.m.
CONFESSIONS SPOWIEDZ
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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.
Wednesday - Office Is Closed!
Please call ahead for an appointment with a priest.
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector: ............................ Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Adm. Secretary............... Terry Miller
Financial Secretary......... Ewa Mamro
508-949-2985
Dir. of Rd. Ed . .............. Mary Jolda
Organist.......................... Robert Wójcik
Cemetery Manager ........ Kevin Rekowski
Sacristans .................. Al Richard & Joseph Ziak
RCL& (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.
SAKRAMENT CIIIRZ'fU: W wyznaczone niedziele. Proszç
zadzwonié na plebaniç, aby ustalié datç. Rodzice zobowiftzani sa,
do krOtkiej katechezy.
SAKRAMIENT MAliEIlSTWA: Narzeczeni powinni
zawiadomié kancelariç parafialrn rok przed dat, glubu.
SAKRAMENT CHORYCIL: Po sakramentalnq poslugç
ksiçdza proszç dzwonié na plebaniç.
ZAPISY DO PARAFII: Parafia w. Józefa serdecznie zaprasza
nowych czlonków. Zapisy przyjmujemy w kancelarii parafialnej.
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......................Ms. Jennifer Mahlert
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Masses for the week
Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-November 14
4:00
r.s. Albert S. Knych (anniv.) and Constance M. Knych
-mt. daughter Jean, husband Tom and family
Sunday-November 15
7:00
8:15
9:30
11:00
Za parafian
r.s. Leon Lenkiewicz (23 anniv.) -mt. son & daughters
r.s. Marlene Harris (1St anniv.) -mt. husband and family
s.p. Balbina Sarzynska -mt. corki z dziecmi
Monday-November 16
r.s.Theresa E. Miczek -mt. Holy Rosary Sodality
6:30
2:15 pm Lanessa Nursing Home
Tuesday-November 17
r.s. Felix E. Miller -mt. M/M Craig Holmberg and fam.
6:30
Wednesday-November 18
6:30
7:00
r.s. Stasia A. Murzycki -mt. Rose Rekowski & fam.
r.s. Rose M. Sabaj -mt. Holy Rosary Sodality
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
November 15, 2009
Heaven and earth will pass away,
but my words will not pass away.
- Mark 13:31
Encouragement. This Sunday's Gospel is our final
selection from Mark for this liturgical year. It is taken from
the end of Jesus' teaching in Jerusalem immediately
preceding the account of his arrest and passion. In it Jesus
gives his disciples hope to sustain them through his passion
and death and any persecution or suffering that they would
encounter after his resurrection.
The words from the book of Daniel also provided hope
and encouragement to the people of Daniel's time. The
encouragement in these scriptures is meant for us as well,
for none of us will escape tribulation in our lives. Followers
of Jesus will be able to endure suffering with joyful hope,
knowing that Christ's love will lead us along the way of
discipleship and give us eternal life with God.
Thursday-November 19
6:30
r.s. Felix Sabaj (35th anniv.) -mt. family
Friday-November 20
6:30
r.s. Pelagia and Peter Kos -mt. Stephanie Kos
Saturday-November 21
7:00
11:00
r.s. Stanley Dudek -mt. Edward Sitkowski, Roland
Malboeuf and John Hickey
Memorial Mass for John Christian
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. Lucy&Alex Murzynowicz -int. Eleanor Noga& fam.
Sunday-November 22 Solemnity of Christ the King
7:00
8:15
9:30
11:00
s.p. Maria Wladyslawa Przybylo i Wladyslawa Skowron
-mt. Maria Skowron z rodzina
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
r.s. Drew Frenier, Jr. (3 anniv.) -mt. family
s.p. Jan Bozek (6 r. smierci)
SACRIFICIAL OFFERING - November 8, 2009
Weekly 84600 (incl. 5253 in loose money); Diocesan Obligations
$200; All Saints Day-863; CCD -$27; Fuel-$700.
Stewardship Note. The readings today speak of the end of the world and
the coming of the kingdom. The bishops' pastoral on stewardship says
clearly that "life to come' is in continuity with this present life through the
human goods, the worthy human purposes, which people foster now."
May our good stewardship help us to be numbered among the chosen on
the last day.
PHASE III
This weekend we received 81903 for Phase III. We now have 118
donors, $37,608.17 in cash received, and $2650 due in pledges.
When all pledges are paid we will have received $40,258.17 We
owe a special debt of gratitude to those parishioners who have
faithfully supported this project.
The walkways are nearly complete. The work was done by the
Bomfim Construction Co. of Framingham MA. We regret that we
did not have enough funds to do the sidewalks in front of the
church but we do plan to continue this work next year. We are
grateful to Kevin Rekowski who has worked tirelessly to remove
the old concrete and the boulders, and replace the blocked basins
and broken pipes on the side of the church.
A second collection will not be taken this weekend.
Next weekend the second collection is designated for the
Campaign for Human Development.
FOR YOUR REFLECTION
During the last few months we witnessed a heated discussion in
Congress on Health Care. Although we all agree that health care
reform is needed the present proposal is not. It will cut Medicare
and therefore deny services for the elderly who depend on it. It is
proposed that counseling will be offered to the elderly to determine
what tests, at what age are needed. This might encourage the
current practice in many countries that if you are over seventy
treatments are discouraged. Secondly, you can fight insurance
companies but you cannot reason with anonymous government
agencies who will determine incontestably what is good for you.
This opens wide the door for selective treatment and enormous
abuses and serious personal expenses. We should contact our
democratic congressmen and senators to voice your objections
before it is too late.
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
For nearly 40 years the Catholic Campaign for Human
Development has worked to empower low-income families and
individuals. Since 1970, it has funded community groups that
create affordable housing, obtain fair wages, provide job training,
and support other projects in which the poor implement their own
solutions to the problems they face.
This year's theme is Families are struggling, Faith is calling.
As more Americans feel the weight of the economic crisis, CC HD
needs your support in next week's collection more than ever.
Bishop McManus writes "I urge you to give generously to the
Catholic Campaign for Human Development next weekend. We
commit 75% of the donations to the national office to support their
projects across the country. We keep 25% here in the Diocese to
fund local self-help initiatives to benefit communities in Central
Massachusetts
By joining in solidarity with Catholic parishes
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across our country, you lend strength to efforts already underway
to end the vicious cycle of poverty. May God bless you."
RECOGNITION BANQUET
On Friday, November 6thi, Mr. Richard Nowak, a graduate of St.
Joseph School, was publicly honored by the alumni, parents,
students, and our parishioners for his extra-ordinary generosity on
behalf of the children of St. Joseph School. He said "My whole life
was filled with metrics, numbers and investments, but at this time
I am looking for a return on an asset of some young wonderful
children who are yet to come to St. Joseph School." This statement
clearly describes his priorities, goals and ideology which is
peripeated by faith, sharing and caring.
The invited guests such as Bishop McManus, Dr. Delma
Josephson, superintendent of Catholic Schools in the diocese of
Worcester reminisced when Religious Sisters staffed the Catholic
schools and challenged their mind, formed their character,
strengthened their Catholic identify. The scarcity of Sisters diluted
that spirit, however, at St. Joseph the influence of the Felician
Sisters produced many famous and dedicated individuals like Mr.
Nowak, 38 Religious, and 18 priests. Sr. Jeanne with ten students
prepared a very sophisticated and personal poetry presentation to
Mr. Nowak which, once again, reflects the quality of teaching at St.
Joseph School. About 220 people enthusiastically greeted Mr. and
Mrs. Nowak whose generous gift inspired many others to follow in
his footsteps. At the present time, the Fund for the gym stands at
$1.5 million dollars.
I thank all of you who not only came to thank Mr. Nowak but at
the same time to show your support, enthusiasm and pride in your
school. (Please refer to the local newspapers for additional coverage.)
MEGA CASH RAFFLE
The Parish Council is pleased to announce the MEGA CASH
RAFFLE with a drawing date set for Feb. 27, 2010. Prizes include
510,000-1° prize, $500-2" prize, and $250- 3 ' prize. Donation is
$50 per ticket or a book of three tickets for $100, which means that
you will be paying for two and the third one will be free..
Featured again this year is the "Early Bird Buyers Special" for
ticket returns received prior to January 18,2010.Participants who
make returns by this date will be eligible to win a free ticket of
which 5 will be drawn. Tickets will be available early next week
and you may purchase them either from the rectory or the Parish
Council members. Please refer to the flyers located at the entrances
to the church.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Basilica Council 412980, would
like to thank everyone who participated in the October 50150 raffle for
their generosity. The Knights collected a total of $2,660. The winning
ticket was purchased by the Holy Rosary Society and they received
$1,330. The Knights plan to hold another raffle in March.
For the past 6 years, the Knights have collected to purchase
Thanksgiving turkeys to help those in need. We are pleased to do this
again. The weekend of November 14th and 15th, we will be collecting at
the back of our church after each Mass. This past year has presented many
issues for those in need, and I hope you will help us brighten the day for
those families in need. If you have questions please call Ron Ducharme,
Grand Knight 508-949-0016.
1-25 Club Winner for the 8 " Week - #226 Ann Fijal
'TENT CITY' CAMPING A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE
This past weekend, fourteen Jr. & Sr. Youth Group kids, along
with Mr. & Mrs. Valcour stayed in tents to try and experience what
life is like for the homeless. Friday night's temperatures dipped to
27 degrees, while Saturday night seemed warm at 37 degrees. The
teenagers watched a video on homelessness and had great
discussions about the subject and how we can help. A reporter from
the Catholic Free Press showed up both Friday night and Saturday
morning to interview the students and learn about their experience.
We collected bags of coats, hats, gloves etc. to be dispersed to
those in need in the area. Mr. Valcour treated the kids each
morning to a warm pancake breakfast. Thank you to all the children
who camped out and participated in this event.
—Wary Ellen Valcour
NOVEMBER CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
Nov. 9-$50 Lynn A. Wagner, Webster; Nov. 10-$75 Don Kasierski,
Dudley; Nov. 11450 Edward Babula, Thompson; Nov. 12450 Pam
Scanlon, No. Grosdale CT; Nov. 13-$50 Edward Dowgiewicz, Webster;
Nov. 14-$50 Shirley Piechota, Webster; Nov. 154100 Charlotte
Strzelewicz, Webster.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN'S CLUB
The Fall into Fashiondinner and fashion show was recently held
at Point Breeze Restaurant. The co-chairs Sheri Bergeron and
Jackie Skrocki and their committee, would like to thank the
vendors, advertisers, Point Breeze Restaurant, members who
donated for the raffle baskets, Macy 's, Christopher & Banks, the
models, Andrew Jolda, Karen Shea, and everyone who attended for
making the event such a fun evening and a wonderful success!
The Christmas Dinner Party will be held at Colonial Club
Restaurant on Wednesday, December 91h Cocktails begin at 5:30
p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at
Cane's Beauty Shoppe, or by calling Jill Manak @ 508-943-1810
or Jo-Ann Canty @508-943-8587. .Judi Dery, Publicity Chairperson
DONATIONS
St. Joseph School Gym and Parish Center. In memory of: John
Christian-$ 100 given by parents. John died unexpectedly at the age
of 28. His parents and friends will have the opportunity to come
and pray for the repose of his soul on Saturday, November 21 °,
when the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
SCHOOL NEWS
I was informed by Mr. Donald Cushing, principal of St. Joseph
School, that the Pre-K program is filled to capacity and several
students are on the waiting list. In addition, people are already
registering for next year. If any parishioners are planning to send
their child to Pre-K next year, they should register as soon as
possible to reserve a place. The popularity of the program,
experienced teachers and pleasant surroundings is a drawing card
or many parents. Let me use this opportunity to encourage the
parents to also inquire about Kindergarten.
Sun. Nov. 15. Confirmation Class at 8 a.m. in school.
Tues. Nov. 17. Consultative School Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Tues. Nov. 17. RCIA class at 7 p.m.
Wed. Nov. 18. St. Joseph School Parents Conf. from 5 to 8 p.m.
Wed. Nov. 18. Parish Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Thurs. Nov. 19. Half day of school. Parents Conf. from 12-3 p.m.
Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving Break - no school.
Tues. Dec. 1. HSA Executive Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Sat. Dec. 5. Christmas Bazaar sponsored by the HSA with the St.
Joseph Polish Women's Club from 12 noon to 7 p.m.
Sat. Dec. 19. Annual St. Joseph School Christmas Show in the
Bartlett High School auditorium at 7 p.m.
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SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
Next Sunday, November 22, is the last Sunday of the liturgical
year. It is also the Solemnity of Christ the King. Traditionally, we
will have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 1 1 a.m.
Mass and conclude with special devotions including the Chaplet to
Divine Mercy at 3 p.m. It provides a great opportunity for
parishioners to spend a few minutes before the Blessed Sacrament
in a spirit of gratitude for received graces. I ask all the parish
organizations to come to church on their assigned time.
REMONTY.W ubiegly weekend otrzymalismy kolejne 81903 na
kontynuacjç naprawy chodnikOw. Swoje donacje zlo±ylo do tej
pory 118 ofiarodawców i zebralismy $37,608 w gotówce i w
$2,650 w obietnicach. Mamy szczegolny diug wdziçcznosci wobec
tych parafian, którzy wiernie wspierajq ten projekt. Chodniki s
prawie skoñczone. aluj, e nie mielismy wystarczajco
pieniçdzy, aby od razu zrobié chodniki przed kosciolem, ale moJe
uda nam sic wykoñczyé te prace w przyszlym roku. Bardzo
dziçkujemy Kevinowi Rekowskiemu za niestrudzonq prace przy
usuwaniu starego betonu, wymianie studzienek i zepsutych rur z
boku kosciola.
DO PRZEMYLENIA. W ciqgu ostatnich kilku miesiçcy
zapewne obserwowaliscie gorqce dyskusje w Kongresie dotyczqce
ubezpieczeñ zdrowotnych. Na pewno wszyscy sic zgadzamy, 2e
reforma zdrowotna jest konieczna, w obecnej formic jest nie do
zaakceptowania. Zakiada ciçcia w programie Medicare, z których
obecnie korzystaja staruszkowie. Proponuj e, ze w zamian, bçdq oni
mieli dostep do porad, jakie testy i w jakim wieku sq konieczne.
Mote dojsd do tego, 2ejak w wielu innych krajach, nie proponuje
sic leczenia osobom powy±ej 70 lat. Obecnie mamy szansç
negocjowa6 z firmami ubezpieczeniowymi. Duo ciçej bçdzie
walczyé o swoje prawa z anonimowq agencja rzqdowq, która
bcdzie decydowaé do jest dla nas najlepsze. Otwiera to drzwi do
wybiOrczego leczenia, naduyé i duiych osobistych wydatków. Nie
rzeba dalego szukaé, wystarczy spojrzeé ile w Polsce kosztuje
,,darmowe leczenie", gdy trzeba dostaé sic do specjalisty, szpitala,
czy w razie koniecznosci operacji. Powinnismy zadzwoni6 lub
napisaá do naszych demokratycznych kongresmanow i senatorOw
i wyrazic swojq dezaprobatç zanim bçdzie za póno.
BANKIET na uczczenie Ryszarda Nowaka, absoiwenta Szkoly
sw. Józefa, który ofiarowal milion dolarOw na rozbudowç szkoly
szczegolnie sali gimanstycznej. byl w piqtek, 6 listopada.
Parafianie, absoiwenci, rodzice, uczniowie zebrali sic aby
podzikowaé mu za wspanialy gest troski o przyszlosá dzieci. Pan
Nowak powiedzial, ±e calejego Jycie wypelnione bylo tablicami,
cyframi i inwestycjami. Tym razem jednak nie szuka zarobku na
swojej inwestycji. Zarniast tego szuka radosci u dzieci, które sq
przyszloscia wspoleczenstwa. Zaproszeni goscie, biskup McManus
i kurator szkOl katolickich wpominali czasy, kiedy tylko Siostry
zakonne uczyly w szkolach katolickich, ksztaltowaly charaktery,
rozwijaly umysly wielu pokoleft absolwentów. Wsród nich sq
ludzie znani i oddani, jak p. Nowak. Z naszej szkoly wyszlo 38
powolañ zakonnych i 18 kaplañskich. Siostra Jeanne wraz z grupq
uczniów przygotowala dia p. Nowaka pamiqtkowq ksiçg, w której
w rymowanej formic przedstawily jego kariere i osiqgnite
sukcesy. Szczodra ofiara p. Nowaka sprawila, 2e inni poszli jego
sladem i rówie± zIoy1i lub obiecali swoje finansowe wsparcie.
Obecnie na ten projekt mamy ju2 $1 ,5 miliona dolarOw.
DIECEZJALNA KOLEKTA NA POPRAWF, JAKOSCI ZYCIA jest
jui prowadzona ponad 40 lat. Umo±Iiwia Iudziom biednym znalezienie
mieszkania, sprawiedliwych zarobków, przygotowania do zawodu, itp.
Mottem tegorocznym jest ,,Rodziny Cierpiq. Wiara Wola". Biskup
McManus prosi o szczodrosé na tç kolektç, która bçdzie zbierana w
przyszly weekend.
Dziekujç serdecznie ponad 220 osobom, które wziçly udzial w
bankiecie, aby okazaé swojq wdziçcznosé p. Nowakowi za jego
bezinteresowny dar.
PRZEDSZKOLE w szkole sw. Jozefa jest wypelnione p0 brzegi
i mamy listç oczekujqcych zarówno na ten rok szkolny, jak te± ju±
zapisy na przyszly rok sz.kolny. Przez ostatnie dwa lata program ten
jest bardzo popularny. Jest prowadzony przez doswiadczonych
nauczycieli, z ciekawym programem nauczania w przyjemnym i
bezpiecznym miejscu. Zachçcamy, aby Ci, którzy myslq o poslaniu
dziecka do naszego przedszkola zarejstrowali je jui teraz, ieby
zapewnid sobie miej see. Po formy rejestracyjne i informacje proszç
dzwonié do szkoly 508-943-0378 lub na plebaniç, jee1i ktos nie
mówi p0 angielsku. Zachcamy te2 do zapisywania dzieci do
Zerówki, gdyi do klas 0-8 przyjmujemy zawsze mniej UCZniÔW ni
do przedszkola, aby zapewnid dzieciom male kiasy i personalnq
uwagç nauczyciela.
SWITO CHRYSTUSA KROLA w niedzie!ç 22.XI. zakoñczy
okres liturgiczny. Tradycyjnie p0 Mszy sw. o I I-ej bçdzie
wystawieie Najswiçtszego Sakramentu, które zakoñczy sic
Koronkq do Milosierdzia Boego o 3-ej. Zapraszam wszystkich do
poswiecenia kilkunastu minut na spotkanie z Jezusem w
Najswietszym Sakramencie i proszenie go o potrzebne laski.
Organizacje proszone sq o przyjscie na adoracjç o wyznaczonym
czasie..
ZABAWA ANDRZEJKOWA organizowana przez Polskq Szkolç
Sobotniq w Webster bçdzie jui za dwa tygodnie. Prosimy ojak
naj szybsze zamawianie biletów w cenie $30 od osoby, szczególnie,
gdy chce sic zarezerwowad stolik. Zabawa bçdzie 28.XI. w kiubie
PACC przy Harris St. od I 9-ej do polnocy (zazwyczaj zostajemy
clluej). Graf bçdzie zespól Echo, obiad przygotuje p. Maria z
Worcester, a na deser bcdq domowe wypieki przygotowane przez
rodziców uczniów sobothiej szkoly. Bilety mona kupié u Ewy
Mamro, Marzeny Kolinski, Bemadety Stachowicz i Danusi Gago.
Dochód przeznaczony jest na potrzeby naszej szkoly. Gorqco
zapraszamy.
SW. MIKOLAJ. Ka±dego roku sobotnia szkola w Webster
przygotowuje polskie przedstawienie mikolajkowe polqczone z
wizytq 5W. Mikolaja. W tym roku pragiemy troche zmienié form(;.
Przygotowujemy przedstawienie pt. Betlejemska Dobranocka, w
ktOryrn postacie bajkowe przyjdq poklonié sic Jezusowi w stajence.
Przedstawienie to bçdzie mialo na celu r6wniei finansowq pomoc
naszej szkole diatego zapraszamy wszystkich parafian, babcie,
dziadków, ciocie i wujków i przyjaciol uczniów naszej szkoly do
przyjscia nato przedstawienie, które bçdzie 12.XII w sobote o 18ej w kafeterii Szkcily sw. Józefa. Bilety kosztujq jedynie $5 dia
doroslych i dzieci, a w cenç biletu dzieciçcego wliczony jest
upominek od sw. Miko1ja, który nas r6wniei odwiedzi.
Po wiçcej informacji proszç dzowid do Ewy Mamro 508-943-8545.