Saint Joseph Basilica - St. Joseph Basilica, Webster
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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. *** 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. *** 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 Page 2 30 October 2011 - 30 pazdziernika 2011r. Masses for the week - Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia Sunday Vigil-October 29 4:00 For deceased members of the Kujawski & Kozlowski Families - int. family Sunday-October 30 7:00 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica 8:15 r.s. Anna Godzik - int. daughter, sons & families 9:30 r.s. Anthony Placzek (1st anniv.) - int. family 11:00 s.p. Jozef Suchanek - int. corka, Jasia z rodzina Monday-October 31 6:30 r.s. Warren A. Rekowski - int. Rose Rekowski & family 5:00 pm Vigil for All Saints Day r.s. Lucy & Alex Murzynowicz - int. family Tuesday- November 1 -Solemnity of All Saints Day 7:00 r.s. Irene Grzyb (2nd anniv.) - int. Krystyna Brzozowski 8:15 r.s. Sheehan family - int. Hannah Sheehan 9:30 r.s. Jerome Groh - int. Virginia Woznicki 7:00pm s.p. Adam Podskarbi - int. od zony z dziecmi Wednesday-November 2 - All Souls Day 6:30am and 7:00am Masses with reading of Wypominki 8:00 Solemn Mass (Polish) for the repose of the souls of our parishioners-Msza Sw. za dusze zmarlych parafian 7:00 pm Remembrance Mass for deceased parishioners from November 1, 2010 - October 31, 2011 Thursday-November 3 6:30 Za wypominki 7:00 r.s. Barbara Zdrok (months’s mind) - int. Lauri & Katie Joseph Friday-November 4 - First Friday 6:30 r.s. Florence Sniadach (11th anniv) - int. Dorothy Sabaj & family 7:00 For the deceased members of the Sacred Heart Society 8:30 r.s. Stasia Beresik - int. Joyce Bomba 7:00 pm s.p. Paul Trocki - int. John Plewa Saturday-November 5 7:00 r.s. Augusta T. Cacciapuoti - int. sons 4 p.m. r.s. Frank Kusek - int. wife & children Sunday-November 6 7:00 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica 8:15 In thanksgiving to the Knights of Columbus for all their kindness & generosity to Sr. Jeanne Akalski, Sr. Mary Valenta Akalski & Sr. Mary Ann Papiez 9:30 r.s. Bernard S. Przelomski, Sr. (anniv.) - int. wife & family Annual St. Joseph School Sports Mass 11:00 s.p. Elzbieta i Antoni Nagiel - int. dzieci i wnuki 1-25 Club Winner for 3rd week - #13 Lorraine Brezniak Sold by Captain - Theresa Wagner SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - October 23, 2011 Weekly $5705; Diocesan Obligations $61; Fuel $110; Propagation of the Faith $90. Weekly budget $7500. Stewardship Note. “The greatest among you will be the one who serves the rest,” Jesus says in today’s Gospel. What wonderful good news for those who give of their time in service to others! Word of life. The most profound reason why the campaign for assisted suicide is a threat, and not an aid, to human freedom has to do with the very reality of the human person. The founders of our country declared that each human being has certain inalienable rights that governments mut PROTECT. The first right is the right to life. It is named before the right to liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It is the condition for enjoying all other rights and all other goods. Each human life is sacred. One cannot uphold human freedom by undercutting its foundation, the sacredness of human life, of each person. THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The greatest among you must be your servant. Matthew 23:11 GOD IS IN CHARGE “Who do you think you are?!” today’s readings demand. We are brought up short, put in our place, given a dose of reality. Who is God? Who is in charge? Who is the greatest? We begin with a passage from the prophet Malachi, one of the latest prophets, who wrote after the Jews returned from Babylon. Calling the people to task in God’s name, he condemns the divisions and false teachings that have arisen, reminding them that all were created by the one God. Paul tells the Thessalonians the same thing, but in a positive way–praising them for remembering that it is God who is at work within them. Finally, the Gospel presents Jesus speaking out against hypocrisy and vainglory. “You have but one teacher . . . you have but one Father” (Matthew 23:8,9). We are firmly put in our place. God is in charge. ALL SOULS DAY CEMETERY PROCESSION This Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm, in a spirit of prayer and loyalty to our deceased loved ones we will gather at Saint Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery. On All Souls Day, the Universal Church entreats God’s mercy on all who still wait in Purgatory to enter God’s kingdom. It is a time to offer prayers, Masses, and acts of charity on behalf of our loved ones. It is a unique opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence once a day for a particular soul and partial indulgence as many times as you visit the cemetery or Basilica, pray for the intention of the Holy Father and receive the Eucharist or sacrament of Penance if needed. A special votive light designed for All Souls Day should be placed on the grave of our loved ones as a sign of our prayerful remembrance. If your family member is buried elsewhere you are invited to leave your candle at the foot of the Cross. We invite all parishioners, parish organizations, the Children of Mary, Altar Servers and Boy Scouts, to come with their respective banners and medals to join us on this meaningful day. Those who cannot walk may come in cars and participate in this centuries-old prayer service. On Wednesday, All Souls Day every priest has the privilege to say three Masses–one for the intention of the Holy Father, second for all the souls in purgatory and the third in a particular intention. Page 3 30 October 2011 - 30 pazdziernika 2011r. During the general intercessions we will read the names of your loved ones that you submitted in the envelopes called wypominki. The Masses will begin at 6:30am with a solemn mass at 8:00am for all deceased parishioners. During the year we offer approximately 40 Masses for those souls you recommended to prayers of the Church. Reminder: The Bereavement Ministry cordially invites all members of the parish community to attend the Annual Mass of Remembrance on Wednesday, November 2nd at 7pm. ALL SAINTS DAY On Tuesday, November 1st we celebrate the solemnity of All Saints which directs our thoughts and minds to those who share the glory of God in heaven. From the beginning of Christianity faith in eternal life was for all Christians a source of strength in daily persecutions and even tortures. Millions of people attend Mass on All Saints Day and visit cemeteries which are filled with votive candles provides us a living testimony of faith in eternal life of our contemporary generation. On this day we pray to all the saints, but especially to our patron saint. Please attend Mass according to our bulletin schedule. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT First Friday adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place after the 7:00am Mass on November 4th and continue throughout the day concluding at 3:00pm with the Chaplet to the Divine Mercy followed by benediction. Adorers are asked to attend at their scheduled time. A Mass will also be celebrated at 7:00pm in the Polish language. Please note: All members and parishioners are cordially invited to join us at the 7:00am Mass which is designated for either the living or deceased members of the Sacred Heart Society. ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB Save the Date: On Saturday, November 6th the St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club Fashion Show “Splash of Panache” will be held at Indian Ranch from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Vendors will be available, one being Party of Gold, that will buy your gold, silver and diamonds and also old jewelry. Come and do some holiday shopping with that extra cash! A roast turkey dinner with the fixings will be served at 1:00pm with the fashion show scheduled for 2:00pm. Call Jane Wilk, President at (508) 943-2236 for more details. St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club Executive Board will hold their monthly meeting at 6:30pm on Tues. Nov. 1st in the school conference room. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Mark your calendar: Knight of Columbus will be holding their Annual Turkey drive on Nov. 12th & 123th. They ask for your monetary assistance to provide turkeys and food items for needy families for Thanksgiving Day. Next Meeting is scheduled for Tues., Nov. 2nd in the meeting room at 7:00pm. 125TH JUBILEE CHRISTMAS RAFFLE St. Joseph’s Parish Council is sponsoring the 125th Jubilee Christmas Raffle- First Prize $1,250; 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th prizes of $125 in gold coins. Tickets will be mailed to parishioners--$5 each or $10 for 3 tickets. Drawing date is Dec. 3rd. Early bird special: Return your tickets by Nov. 26, 2011 and you could also win a Weekend trip for 2 to Cape Cod. They may be returned in the weekly collection. Early bird drawing will be held on Nov. 27th. You Can’t Win if You Don’t Play! Tickets are available at the rectory or from a member of the Parish Council. Next meeting of the Jubilee Committee- will be held on Thursday, November. 3rd at 6:30pm in the rectory. HSA PIEROGI SALE Home and School Association will be taking orders for Pierogis from October 25th through Nov. 18th. Please order cabbage or cheese pierogi at $8.00 per dozen by calling Heidi at (774) 2304300, [email protected], or drop off your order at the school office. Pick up date is Sunday, Dec. 4th after 9:30am Mass. Thank you in advance for your support! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a journey of conversion to God and what he intends for us. The RCIA is the process by which persons who were never baptized, or were baptized in another Christian tradition, or never received their First Communion or Confirmation and wish to learn more about the Catholic faith and become members of the Church. Call the Religious Office for details. Parishioners your help is neeed! The Religious Education office will provide training for anyone who would like to be a substitute catechist on call. Echoes Course–Please join us on Tues., Nov. 15th at 7:00 8:30pm in the school to share your catholic faith with others, or learn what our Church teachaes. We will offer 11 sessions throughout the year. Call the Religious Office to sign up or for more details. Meeting On Upcoming Mass Changes - Nov. 9th at 7:00pm in the school for all ages. Deepen your understanding of the new changes and be ready for them on the First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 27th. See how the Holy Spirit has been guiding the Church. Everyone is welcome. #3 Parent/Student First Penance Session - Nov. 14th at 5:30 7:00pm in the school. First penance celebration will be Nov. 30th at 6:00pm in the Church. CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP “Tent City Camping Event for Homeless Awareness” Mrs. Valcour will hold the third annual “Be Thankful For Our Homes” tent camping event in her backyard on Fri., Nov. 4th from 7:00pm until 10:00am on Sat.,Nov. 5th. This event is for 6th - 12th graders. The backyard will be turned into a “Tent City”, similar to those unfortunately found in many cities across the nation. We will also collect any gently used coats, new hats, gloves and scarves and any canned goods anyone would like to donate. Please contact Mrs. Valcour for more information and a permission slip at (508)943-9544. Page 4 30 October 2011 - 30 pazdziernika 2011r. Upcoming Area Events Gather us in 2011 on Saturday, Nov. 5th from 9am to 5pm at the DCU Center in Worcester. The theme will be “Gratitude: Acknowledging and Affirming God’s Grace in Our Lives.” Workshops will be offered. The day will conclude with liturgy, celebrated by retired Auxiliary Bishop George E. Rueger. Please call Carolyn at (508) 836-4686 for more details. Felician Sisters Pre-Christman Fair: Please join the Felician Sisters at Our Lady of the Angels Convent in Enfield, Ct. on Saturday, Nov. 12th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Lunch will be served from 11:00am - 2:00pm - Bingo at 1:00pm–Games of Chance and Craft and Gift Items Found at St. Joseph Garden of Peace-a set of keys on a ring was found at our cemetery on Oct. 25th in the area of the corner of the second block of lots on the upper left side. (Sec. I) We are holding the keys at the rectory. (508) 943-0467. KRONIKA PARAFIALNA TRZYDZIESTA PIERWSZA NIEDZIELA ZWYKºA 30 païdziernika 2011 „Najwi“kszy z was niech b“dzie waszym s»ug.” (Mt 23, 11) Jak myÑlisz, kim jesteÑ? Kim jest Bóg? Kto jest najwi“kszy? Dzisiejsze czytania pomagaj ci znaleïƒ na nie te pytania. Zacznijmy od proroka Malachiasza, jednego z najpóïniejszych proroków, który óy» juó po powrocie Izraelitów z niewoli babilo½skiej. Wzywajc ludzi do pracy w imieniu Boga, pot“pia jednoczeÑnie podzia»y i fa»szywych nauczycieli, którzy powstawali w narodzie. Przypomina, óe wszyscy jesteÑmy stworzeni przez jednego Boga. Podobnie Pawe» piszc do Tessaloniczan wyraóa swoje zadowolenie z ich ÑwiadomoÑci z obecnoÑci i dzia»ania Boga poÑród nich. Wreszcie w Ewangelii Jezus, przemawiajc przeciwko hipokryzji i próónoÑci tych, którzy wzi“li na siebie odpowiedzialnoу za przywództwo w Izraelu, mówi: „…albowiem jeden jest wasz nauczyciel… jeden bowiem jest Ojciec wasz…”. Kaódy z nas ma swoje miejsce i zadanie wyznaczone przez Boga, ale to On wszystkim kieruje i rozporzdza. PROCESJA NA CMENTARZU DziÑ po po»udniu, o godz. 14:00, w duchu modlitwy i przywizania do naszych bliskich, którzy odeszli juó do wiecznoÑci, gromadzimy si“ na cmentarzu parafialnym. Cz»owiek od Boga przychodzi i do Boga powraca. Przed kaódy cz»owiekiem stoi alternatywa: niebo albo piek»o. Wybór ten naleóy do nas. Wszyscy zblióamy si“ do momentu kiedy przejdziemy do wiecznoÑci i mamy nadziej“, óe miejscem przeóywania wiecznoÑci b“dzie niebo. W dniu Wszystkich Ðwi“tych celebrujemy radoу tych wszystkich, którzy osign“li juó wieczne zbawienie. W Dniu Zadusznym modlimy si“ za tych, którzy oczyszczaj si“ z przywizania do grzechu i z»a w czyуcu i oczekuj na zjednoczenie z Bogiem. W czasie procesji na cmentarzu modlimy si“ za naszych bliskich i przyjació», którzy oczekuj naszego modlitewnego wsparcia. Nasze modlitwy, dobre uczynki, Msza Ñw., uczynki mi»osierdzia to wspania»e dary jakie moóemy ofiarowaƒ Bogu w ich intencji. Zapalony w te dni znicz na grobie bliskiej osoby niech b“dzie wyrazem modlitewnej pami“ci. Tych którzy nie mog odwiedziƒ grobu bliskich, zapraszamy na modlitw“ z nasza wspólnot parafialn i zapalenie znicza przy krzyóu na cmentarzu i wyraóenia w ten sposób duchowej »cznoÑci ze zmar»ymi. Zapraszamy jednoczeÑnie Dzieci Maryi, Ministrantów, Skautów i wszystkie organizacje parafialne do wzi“cia udzia»u w procesji. UROCZYSTOЂ WSZYSTKICH ÐWI’TYCH w tym roku obchodzimy we wtorek. W tym dniu nasze myÑli kieruj si“ ku tym, którzy wychwalaj Boga w Niebie. Od pocztków ChrzeÑcija½stwa wiara w óycie wieczne by»a dla ChrzeÑcijan ïród»em wiary i si»y do pokonywania óyciowych trudnoÑci i znoszenia przeÑladowa½. Chwa»y nieba dost“puj ci, którzy wiedli heroiczne óycie na ziemi lub w czyуcu zostali oczyszczeni i przygotowani do radoÑci Ñwi“tych. DziÑ modlimy si“ za ich wstawiennictwem, szczególnie wzywajc wsparcia naszych patronów. Page 5 30 October 2011 - 30 pazdziernika 2011r. ZADUSZKI W Dniu Zadusznym, przypadajcym w najbliósz Ñrod“, ca»y KoÑció» wzywa Mi»osierdzia Boóego nad wszystkimi, którzy wció oczekuj w czyуcu na wejÑcie do Królestwa Boóego. Jest to czas na ofiarowanie modlitwy, Mszy Ñw., Komunii Ñw., odbycie spowiedzi czy podj“cie umartwienia w ich intencji. Za poboóne nawiedzenie cmentarza w okresie oktawy Wszystkich Ðwi“tych moóna uzyskaƒ odpust zupelny ofiarowany równieó za zmar»ych. Tego dnia Msze Ñw. odprawiane w naszym koÑciele b“d ofiarowane za wszystkich zmar»ych wspominanych w dorocznych Wypominkach. Przy okazji przypominamy, óe 2 listopada o godz. 19:00 b“dzie odprawiona specjalna Msza Ñw. w intencji zmar»ych tzw. „Remembrance Mass”. PIERWSZY PITEK MIESICA. Jak co miesic zapraszamy na Naboóe½stwa Pierwszopitkowe. Msze Ñw. tradycyjnie o 6:30, 7:00, 8:30 i 19:00 (po polsku). Zach“camy jednoczeÑnie do prywatnej adoracji NajÑwi“tszego Sakramentu. Przed Msz wieczorn moóliwoу spowiedzi od godz. 18:00. KORONKA DO MIºOSIERDZIA BOòEGO Tradycyjnie w pierwsz niedziel“ miesica zapraszamy na Koronk“ do Mi»osierdzia Boóego, która b“dziemy wspólnie odmawiali dziÑ po po»udniu o godz. 15:00. Jak napisa»a siostra Faustyna w swoim Dzienniczku: … Jest to godzina wielkiego mi»osierdzia dla ca»ego Ñwiata… W tek godzinie nie odmówi“ óadnej duszy, która zwróci si“ do Mnie za przyczyn mojej m“ki. LOTERIA JUBILEUSZOWA. Rada parafialna organizuje Jubileuszow Loteri“ Boóonarodzeniow. Nagroda g»ówna $1250, oraz cztery nagrody po $125. Kupony b“d przes»ane do parafian. Ceny kuponów 1 za $5 lub 3 za $10. Losowanie odb“dzie si“ 3 grudnia. Dla tych, którzy z»oó kupony do 26 listopada, moóliwoу wygrania nagrody specjalnej: weekendowy wyjazd dla dwojga na Cape Cod. Losowanie nagrody specjalnej juó 27 listopada. Kupony moóna sk»adaƒ do koszyków w czasie kolekty. Nie wygrasz, jeÑli nie zagrasz! Kupony s dost“pne na plebanii lub u wszystkich cz»onków Rady Parafialnej. Nast“pne spotkanie Komitetu Jubileuszowego odb“dzie si“ w czwartek 3 listopada o godz. 18:30 na plebanii. EDUKACJA RELIGIJNA Spotkanie na temat zmian w Mszy Ñw. odb“dzie si“ 9 listopada o godz. 19:00 w szkole. Z pocztkiem nowego Roku Liturgicznego zostan wprowadzone zmiany w tekstach Mszy Ñw. w j“zyku angielskim. Wszystkich, którzy s zainteresowani tymi zmianami i chc pog»“biƒ swoj wiedz“ i zrozumienie zachodzcych zmian bardzo serdecznie zapraszamy. Trzecie spotkanie rodziców i dzieci do Pierwszej Komunii Ðw. odb“dzie si“ 14 listopada o godz. 19:00 w szkole. Celebracja Sakramentu pokuty dla kandydatów do Pierwszej Komunii Ðw. odb“dzie si“ 30 listopada w koÑciele o godz. 18:00. WSZYSCY SWIECI CZY DEMONY? Nadchodzacy tydzien w naszej rodzimej tradycji jest poswiecony pamieci zmarlych. Wszyscy, ktorzy wychowywali sie w Polsce, pamietaja, jak wielkim dniem jest Uroczystosc Wszystkich Swietych. Pelne wspomien i nostalgii spotkania rodzinne, nabozenstwa w kosciolach i na cmentarzach, roswietlone noca nekropolie, zapalane znicze i zywe kwiaty. Wszystko to tworzy niezapomiana atmosfere tajemniczosci i swietosci. I mimo, ze w tym dniu dotykamy swiata zmarlych, to on nas nie przeraza, a wrecz odwrotnie, pociaga i fascynuje. Dlaczego? Bo dotykamy tajemnicy zycia wiecznego. Przepelnia nas nadzieja, ze zycie ma swoja kontynuacje, ze to, co najlepsze jest jeszcze przed nami. Tak sie jednak dzieje, ze zyjemy w realiach zupelnie innego kraju i kultury. Nasze wyniesione z domu tradycje i wspomienia gubia sie gdzies posrod nowych, pociagajacych i kolorowych wydarzen. Czy mozemy jednak zastapic Wszystkich Swietych celebracja Halloween? Czy modlitwa za zmarlych moze byc zamieniona na zabawe z duchami? Czy mozemy przyjmowac bezkrytycznie to czego nie rozumiemy a zapominac o tym co jest elementem naszej wiary? Odpowiedzmy sobie sami szczerze przed Bogiem....