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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December 4, 2011 - 4 grudnia 2011 r.
Masses for the week - Msze podczas tygodnia
Sunday Vigil—December 3
4:00 r.s. Mary & James Meagher - int. son & family
Sunday—December 4
7:00 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
8:15 r.s. Shirley Elliott - int. Jean Duclos
9:30 r.s. William Markiewicz - int. wife, children,
grandchildren & great grandson
11:00 s.p. Maria Trzyskot (10th anniv.)
- int. son, Krzysztof & family
Monday—December 5
6:30 r.s. Robert Auger - int. Warren & Dian
2:00 Christopher Heights
Tuesday—December 6
6:30 r.s. Joseph Augustynski—int. wife, Rita
7:00 r.s. Barbara Zdrok
- int. Sr. Amandine & Sr. Jacqueline
Wednesday—December 7
6:30 r.s. Jozef i Helena Deptula - int. children
7:00 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
Vigil to the Immaculate Conception
5pm r.s. Anthony J. & Bessie T. Kozub
- int. Bob & Janice McNamara
Thursday—December 8
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
7:00
r.s. Richard Williams - int. family
8:15
r.s. Regina Berthiaume - int. Marsh family- (Polish)
9:30
r.s. Mary Ann Marshalkowski - int. parents
1pm
For the benefactors of St. Joseph School Gym
- int. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki (Children’s Mass)
7pm
s.p. Franciszek & Zofia Siuzdak - int. syn z familia
Friday—December 9
6:30 r.s. Sharon LeClaire, Camella, Joseph & Ben Savinski
- int. family
7:00
r.s. Beatrice Bastek—int. Eunice Bastek & family
Saturday—December 10
7:00 r.s. Felix Nowak (anniv.) - int. family
Sunday Vigil
4:00 r.s. Elizabeth Szymczak (9th anniv.) - int. children
Sunday—December 11
7:00 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
8:15 In thanksgiving to the Holy Rosary Society for all their
kindness & generosity to Sr. Jeanne Marie Akalski, Sr.
Mary Valenta Akalski & Sr. Mary Ann Papiez
9:30 r.s. Ann Knych - int. Gladys Przystas
11:00 s.p. Franciszek, Maria i Stanislaw Kurpiel
- int. grandson, Joseph & wife, Jennifer Kudron
1-25 Club Winner for 11th week#14 Captain - Dianne Wasielewski
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS—November 27, 2011
Weekly $4895.50 (including $260.50 in loose money)
Diocesan Obligations $54; Fuel $166; Campaign for Human
Development $21; Weekly Budget $7500
Stewardship Note: John the Baptist’s call to repentance is echoed in
the US. Bishops’ pastoral letter on stewardship: “Christians must beg
God for the grace of conversion: the grace to know who they are, to
whom they belong, how they are to live—the grace to repent and
change and grow, the grace to become good disciples and stewards.”
Word of Life. With regard to the embryo in the womb, science itself highlights its autonomy capable of interaction with
the mother, the coordination of biological processes, the continuity of development, the growing complexity of the organism.
This is not an accumulation of biological material, but a new
living being, dynamic and wonderfully ordered, a new unique
human being. So was Jesus in Mary’s womb, so it was for all
of us in our mother’s womb.
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 4, 2011
Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.
—Mark 1:3
GOD’S DELAY
In times of great difficulties scoffers taunt us, “Where is
God? Why hasn’t your Lord come to save you now?”
And we of faith respond much in the same way as Peter did
in today’s second reading: the “delay” of the Lord’s second
coming is not any type of punishment or failure to keep the
divine promise, but a loving sign of God’s patience. God is
giving everyone the chance to seek repentance.
God does not make life more difficult. Rather, God lessens
our burdens as once before for the Jewish exiles returning
home to Judea after captivity in Babylon. It was God who personally led them, making a “straight highway” for them across
the desert.
We join with our ancestors of faith, who hoped that they
might see God’s Chosen One before them and who eventually
This weekend the second collection is taken for
Diocesan Obligations.
Next weekend the second collection is taken for the
Retirement Fund for the Religious.
The flowers in front of the Blessed Mother altar for the Immaculate Conception Holyday are given in memory of EdChildren Advent Liturgy - Rorate -Every first Sunday of the
month the 9:30 Liturgy is the Mass for children and parents.
However, to reflect the beauty of the season of Advent and its
meaning of the Mass we invite children with their parents to
celebrated the Vigil on Saturday at 4:00pm. We ask the children to gather at the entrance of the church and take part in the
procession with votive lights to the main altar.
After the Mass there will be a tree lighting ceremony followed by a beef stew/chicken noodle soup dinner sponsored by
St. Joseph School HSA. Tickets at $5 pp. are available at
school. All are invited!
125th JUBILEE CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Early Bird 125th Jubilee Raffle winner is Norman Rudzinski. Congratulations! Enjoy your Cape Cod Weekend.
The 125th Jubilee Christmas Raffle drawing will be held in
the school cafeteria on Sat., Dec. 3rd after the tree lighting ceremony and dinner sponsored by the HSA. We appreciate your
support for this raffle. GOOD LUCK!
Jubilee Committee Meeting– is scheduled for Wed., Dec.
7th at 7pm in the rectory.
OPLATKI– CHRISTMAS WAFERS
Oplatki are available in the sacristy—suggested offering $3.
December 4, 2011—4 grudnia 2011r.
ADVENT CONFESSIONS
For all of us to receive the spiritual benefits of the sacred day
of Christmas, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is essential, even
for those who may not have serious sins. On Mon., Dec. 19th,
at 6:00pm we will hold a Reconciliation evening for all parishioners including young people from the Religious Education
Program. Several members of the clergy will be available to
facilitate reconciliation for your convenience. We ask parents
and grandparents to encourage family members to take advantage of the opportunity to receive forgiveness for sins through
God’s goodness and mercy.
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS
This Sunday at 3pm we will sing the chaplet to the Divine
Mercy followed by benediction. This is an occasion for us to
pray for good health, for the grace to be merciful toward others,
for our country and for special intentions. “Holy God, Holy
Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the
whole world.”
ANGEL GIVING TREE
The Angel Tree in the sanctuary gives us the opportunity to
exercise our Christmas spirit in the Advent Season. We encourage you to take an “angel” and make it part of your Christmas
giving. By providing assistance to the children and elderly you
are becoming an angel of wisdom, education, and charity to
brighten the season of Christmas for those in need. There is a
great need for tuition assistance for families who want their
children to attend St. Joseph School but are having a difficult
time meeting expenses in these hard economic times. Please
place the angel on your gift and if it is a monetary gift please
bring it to the sacristy or to the rectory before December 18th.
May your Christmas gift put a smile on the faces of the needy
but especially the children.
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Thursday, Dec. 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of our country. It is a day of obligation and I
kindly ask you to refer to the attached mass schedule. It is fitting to venerate the mother of Jesus Christ especially in this
Advent season asking God’s blessings through her intercession.
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Congratulations! To our parishioners who are celebrating
their nineties birthday this month: Edward Mrzyglod, John
Przybylek, Harriet Bomba, Peter Omilnowicz, and Antoinette
Bembenek. We wish you all much pleasure and joy in this season of expectation and the birthday of Jesus.
CASH CALENDARS
Nov. 28-$50 Mary Kuklinski, New Britain, Ct; Nov. 29-$50 Ed
Kokocinski, Webster; Nov. 30-$500 Meghan O’Day, Springfield, VA.
Congratulations to all winners!
January Cash Calendars are now on sale. This would be a perfect
Christmas or birthday gift or for a special remembrance. The income
from the cash calendar is directed toward paying the diocesan obligations. You could win money every day (31 days in January) ranging
from $50 to the grand prize of $500. We are grateful to the committee
members, Connie Czechowski, Dottie Kasierski and Pat Parslow and
all the sellers for their dedication. We are looking for additional people who could assist in selling cash calendars. If interested, please
contact the rectory.
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ST. JOSEPH BASILICA ALTAR GUILD
HELP NEEDED - The Altar Guild is in need of additional
volunteers to help in preparing the interior of the church for
Christmas. Your positive response to this request will be greatly
appreciated. Please call Fred & Sylvia Kitka at (508) 943-0201.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
On behalf of the Knights of Columbus, I thank each of you
who donated to the Thanksgiving Turkey collection. We were
able to provide 138 turkeys to those in need. Each year at this
time the St. Joseph community shows just how much we truly
care for those in need. May God bless you and your families
throughout the holiday season.
--Ron Ducharme
The Knights of Columbus will hold their Christmas party on
Wed., Dec. 7th at 6:00pm followed by their monthly meeting at
7:00pm.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
The Christmas Pageant is scheduled for Sun., Dec. 11th in
the Bartlett High School Puliafico Auditorium. At 2:00pm the
school children will present “Christmas Around the World”
and “Three Wee Kings”. Tickets are $5 (adults & children
over 12); $3 for seniors (60 & over and children 6 to 12); children under 5 will be admitted free of charge. Advance tickets
are available at the school and rectory.
The children invite all parishioners to join them in this special Christmas play. To experience Christmas through the eyes
of the children and witness the various episodes from Christian
traditions connected with Christmas is a great opportunity for
all of us. In addition these are our children who proudly display
their artistic skills, stage personalities and abilities. Therefore,
they deserve to be recognized by our parish community.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Parishioners your help is needed! We are in need of someone to be a substitute catechist on call. If you are interested,
please call the Religious Ed office. We will provide training.
Echoes Course. Please note that we will be meeting on
Wed., Dec. 14th at 7pm and not the 13th.
Retreat for Grades 9, 10 and 11 on Dec. 10th from 8:30am
to 2:30pm in the school. Come and grow deeper in your faith
and learn why we pray and worship.
Celebrating Advent-The Religious Education Department
invites everyone to join us during Advent for the following special events to be held in the school cafeteria after the 9:30 Mass.
30 Minutes of Celebrating Advent includes video and activity.
Dec. 4th “Celebrate the gift of Jesus” - making gifts for Jesus.
Dec. 11th “Christ the Savior is born” -make your own special
nativity set.
Dec. 18th “Follow that star”-make your own Christmas Star
for your Christmas Tree.
VISITING STUDENTS FROM POLAND
The visiting students from a private Catholic school run by
the Pijars’ Fathers will be returning to Poland on Fri., Dec. 9th.
Their last day of school will be Thurs., Dec. 8th. A farewell
assembly will be held at 10:00am followed by a special meal at
11:00am for the visiting students, their host families and SJS
7th & 8th grade students and staff. We wish them a safe return
to their families and school and a Blessed Christmas.
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RETIREMENT FUND FOR THE RELIGIOUS
All parishes in the diocese will be taking the annual offering to support The Retirement Fund for the Religious this month. This collection will be on the weekend of December 10 and 11.
We are all beneficiaries of the tremendous contributions these women
and men have made to the Church in the United States.
In thanksgiving for all that senior religious have done, let us “share
in their care” by donating to the Retirement Fund for Religious and in
praying for God’s continued blessing on our elderly sisters, brothers
and religious order priests.
DONATIONS
St. Joseph School-a donation of $1000 from an alumnus of St. Joseph who wishes to remain anonymous toward the tuition of one of
our students. Thank you and God bless for the goodness of your heart.
125th Jubilee Anniversary– In memory of Anthony & Helen
Szymczak $1000 given by their sons Charles & John.
St. Joseph Basilica-In memory of Leo Gemme $100 given by
Barrday Composite Solutions; in memory of Theodore Kawiaka $50
by C & M Corporation.
We welcome Neli Marie Kuznecki into our parish family and acknowledge a donation of $200 on the happy occasion of her Baptism.
May God Bless the Kuznecki Family.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Youth Only Candlelight Mass.—Father Gregory will celebrate a
very special Youth Only Candlelight Mass at the Youth Center on
Wednesday, Dec. 7th at 6:00pm (please arrive by 5:45pm). All
youths in grades 5-12 are invited to take part and participate in this
Mass. This is always a very beautiful and moving event. Light
snacks and beverages will be provided after Mass and youths are welcome to stay and hang out until 8:00pm. Please let Mrs. Valcour
know if you will be attending. Wii Bowling at Christopher
Heights-The Jr. & Sr. Youth Groups will have another Wii Bowling
contest with the residents of Christopher Heights on Tues., Dec. 13th
from 6-7:15pm. If interested, please contact Mrs. Valcour. Christmas Cookie Baking & Wii Night at Mrs. Valcour’s Home-Come
and make cookies at Mrs. Valcour’s, spend time with friends, play air
hockey, Wii, board games and hang out.
3rd-5th grades—Fri., Dec. 16th from 4-5:30pm
Jr. Group (6-8th grades)- Fri., Dec. 16th from 6-8:00pm
Sr. Group (9-12th grade) Sat. , Dec. 17th from 6-8:00pm
Please inform Mrs. Valcour of your participation.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
DRUGA NIEDZIEL ADWENTU
04 grudnia 2011
„Przygotujcie drogę Panu, Jemu prostujcie ścieżki.” (Mk 1, 3)
BÓG SIĘ SPÓŹNIA W trudnych czasach szydercy wyśmiewają się
z na s pytając: „Gdzie jest Bóg?”, „Dlaczego teraz twój Pan nie przyjdzie, żeby cię uratować?” A my w odpowiedzi przepełnionej wiarą,
podobnie jak św. Piotr mówimy, że „opóźnienie” to nie wynika z
tego, jakoby Bóg nie dotrzymywał swojej obietnicy, albo też w jakikolwiek sposób nas karał. Jest to raczej znak Boskiej cierpliwości,
gdyż w ten sposób daje On szansę do skruchy. Bóg nie czyni naszego
życia trudniejszym. Raczej zmniejsza nasze utrapienia, podobnie jak
to uczynił dla Żydów, kiedy powrócili z niewoli babilońskiej do Judei. To Bóg osobiście wiódł ich prosta drogą poprzez pustynię. Dołączajmy do wiary naszych przodków, którzy mieli nadzieję ujrzeć Wybrańca Bożego i mieli świadomość, że Bóg idzie razem z nimi.
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UROCZYSTOŚĆ NIEPOKALANEGO POCZĘCIA NAJŚWIĘTSZEJ
MARYI PANNY Przypada w tym roku w Czwartek (8 grudnia).
Przypominamy, że jest to święto obowiązkowe i każdy chrześcijanin tego
dnia powinien uczestniczyć we Mszy św. Przypadające na początek Adwentu
święto jest doskonała okazją do wychwalania Boga za poprzez
wstawiennictwo Matyki Jego Syna i upraszania potrzebnych nam łask.
Zapraszamy do zapoznania się z rozkładem Mszy św. w tym dniu i
zaplanowania tego dnia w taki sposób, aby znalazł się w nim również czas na
Mszę św.
ANGEL GIVING TREE Doskonałą okazją do praktykowania duchowości
adwentowej jest obdarowywanie tych, którzy są w potrzebie. Zachęcamy do
wparcia dzieci i ludzi starszych, i stania się dla nich „aniołem” miłości,
mądrości i miłosierdzia. Dzięki ludziom dobrej woli, dziecięce pragnienia i
ludzkie potrzeby mogą być spełnione. Prosimy aby umieszczać aniołki w
przygotowanych prezentach, a jeśli jest to dar pieniężny, prosimy o
przyniesienie go do zakrystii albo na plebanię przed 18 grudnia. Niech nasze
dary serca staną się powodem radości dla tych, którzy są w potrzebie, w
szczególności dzieci. Bóg zapłać!
KORONKA DO MIŁOSIERDZIA BOŻEGO jest okazją do stanięcia prze
Bogiem w szczerości i zaufaniu w Jego miłosierdzie. Poprzez pełna wiary
modlitwę możemy wyprosić o Boga wiele łask, tak bardzo potrzebnych nam,
którzy na co dzień stykamy się z rzeczywistością zła i grzechu. Zapraszamy
wszystkich dziś na godzinę 15:00 na wspólny śpiew Koronki połączony z
adoracją Najświętszego Sakramentu i błogosławieństwem.
SPOWIEDŹ ADWENTOWA to okazja do dobrego przygotowania się do
przeżywania Świąt Bożego Narodzenia. W poniedziałek 19 grudnia
zapraszamy wszystkich parafian włącznie z dziećmi z CCD na godz. 18:00 do
naszego kościoła, na specjalne nabożeństwo pokutne połączone ze spowiedzią
indywidualną.
PIERWSZE LOSOWANIE LOTERII JUBILEUSZOWEJ rozstrzygnięte.
Weekendowy wyjazd na Cape Cod wygrał Norman Rudziński. Gratulujemy!
Drugie losowanie pozostałych nagród odbędzie się w sobotę 3 grudnia w
szkolnej kafeterii tuż po ceremonii zapalenia świateł na świątecznej choince.
Życzymy powodzenia.
ALTAR GUILD poszukuje pomocników do przygotowania dekoracji w
kościele na Boże Narodzenie. Chętnych do pomocy prosimy o kontakt z
Sylwią Kitka: 508 943 0201.
RELIGIA Rekolekcje dla młodzieży z klas 9-11 odbędą się w dniu 10
grudnia w godzinach od 8:30 do 14:30 w naszej szkole. Zapraszamy
wszystkich zainteresowanych do pogłębienia swojej wiary i do wspólnego
wychwalania Boga. Adwentowe spotkania dla wszystkich chętnych parafian
będą się odbywały w każdą niedzielę po Mszy św. 9:30 w szkolnej kafeterii.
W programie spotkań m.in. prezentacje video i różnorodne atrakcje. Tematy
spotkań są następujące: 4 grudnia: „Celebrate the gift of Jesus”- Making gifts
for Jesus 11 grudnia: “Christ the Savior is born” – Making your own nativity
set.18 grudnia: “Follow the star” – Making your own Christmas Star for your
Christmas tree.
CHRISTMAS SHOW Jak co roku, dzieci z naszej szkoły zapraszają na
Przedstawienie Bożonarodzeniowe, które odbędzie się 11 grudnia w Bartlet
Hight School. Początek przedstawienia o godz. 14:00 Bilety są dostępne na
plebanii i w sekretariacie szkoły.
FUNDUSZ EMERYTALNY DLA OSÓB DUCHOWNYCH. Specjalna
zbiórka na ten cel odbędzie się w weekend 10 i 11 grudnia w całej diecezji. W
duch wdzięczności za wkład sióstr i braci zakonnych oraz księży w nasze
życie i formację naszej duchowości, wesprzyjmy Fundusz Emerytalny dla
Osób Duchownych, aby pomóc im przeżywać godnie lata odpoczynku po
ofiarnej służbie.
UCZNIOWIE Z POLSKI, którzy przybyli do naszej szkoły dwa miesiące
temu kończą swój pobyt 9 grudnia. Specjalne spotkanie pożegnalne z nimi i
rodzinami, które ich gościły oraz z uczniami siódmej i ósmej klasy odbędzie
się czwartek 8 grudnia o godz. 10:00 w naszej szkole. Powracającym uczniom
życzymy miłej podróży.
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Joseph Basilica #511990
53 Whitcomb Street
Webster, MA 01570
TELEPHONE
508 943-0467
CONTACT PERSON
Ewa Mamro
EMAIL: [email protected]
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SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
November 13, 2011
NUMBER OF PAGES SENT
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