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.; 7:00 a.m.
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.
Wednesday - Office Is Closed!
Please call ahead for an appointment with a priest.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/RCIA
(508) 943-3572
Director ...............................................................Mary Jolda
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector .................................. Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Adm. Secretary................................................... Terry Miller
Financial Secretary............................................. Ewa Mamro
Organist .......................................................... Robert Wójcik
Cemetery Manager ..................................... Kevin Rekowski
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.......................................................Ms. Jennifer Mahlert
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Masses for the week Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-February 6
4:00
r.s. Claire Dion (2nd anniv.) -int. husband Edward and
daughter Carolyn Rocheleau
Sunday-February 7
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troop 173 Annual Mass
in memory of Victor Stefaniak
9:30
For the students of St. Joseph School at the conclusion of
Catholic Schools Week
11:00
s.p. Marian Meres -int. Ewa Piwowarczyk z rodzina
12 noon Chrzest - Aleksa Ella Kruszewska
Monday-February 8
6:30
For the intention of All Souls’ Day remembrances
2 pm
Oakwood Nursing Home
r.s. Gladys Borowski -int. Shirley Houle and family
Tuesday-February 9
6:30
r.s. Bennie and Viola Cichon (4th anniv.) -int. family
Wednesday-February 10
6:30
r.s. Felix Gwozdz (13th anniv.) -int. sister
7:00
s.p. Wanda N. Smugorzewska
-int. siostra Sabina Baldyga z rodzina
Thursday-February 11
6:30
r.s. Jay Zmetra (8th anniv.) -int. parents
Friday-February 12
6:30
r.s. Lorraine Mackowiak -int. St. Anne Society
7:00
r.s. Clara Kuszewski -int. Phyllis Rawinski
Saturday-February 13
7:00
r.s. Norman Duclos -int. wife and family
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. Frances and Zigmont Zdrok
-int. daughter Sr. Mary Amandine
Sunday-February 14
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Frances Aptacy (3rd anniv.) -int. family
11:00
s.p. Jan Dzienska (18-ta rocz..) -int. corka z rodzina
1-25 Club Winner for the 20th Week - #92 Ed Szymczak
Please Note: The 1-25 Club Banquet will be held in the school
cafeteria on Saturday, March 13, 2010 following the 4 p.m. Mass.
Reminder: To be eligible for the final drawings, all membership dues
must be made prior to the banquet (which will be in 5 weeks). Payments
may be given to your Captain, or they may be deposited in the collection
basket at Mass in an envelope labeled 1-25 Club. Thank you. Theresa
Jankowski 943-5355, Connie Czechowski 943-2652
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - January 31, 2010
Weekly $3398.25 (Incl. $209.25 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $70; Fuel $544; Catholic Home Missions Appeal $572
(incl. $116 in loose money).
Stewardship Note: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom
shall I send? Who will go for us?’ ‘Here I am,’ I said, ‘send me!’” (Isaiah
6:8) Every day – in little ways and in big ways – God asks, “Whom shall
I send?” Whether it is someone to take on a new ministry or just someone
to open a door for an overburdened stranger, God constantly looks to see
if we are willing to respond with the eagerness that Isaiah showed when
he answered, “Here I am, send me!”
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 7, 2010
I will give thanks to you, O Lord, with
all my heart, for you have heard the
words of my mouth. – Psalm 138:1
God’s Call. In today’s scriptures we hear
three instances of people receiving and responding to a call
from God. These accounts follow the pattern of most scriptural
call narratives: a divine presence appears and speaks; the
person expresses fear or unworthiness, receives encouragement,
and finally responds to God’s call. In today’s Gospel, despite
Simon Peter’s protest that he is a sinner, Jesus calls James,
John, and Simon to follow him. They leave everything they
have and follow Jesus–that is, they become Jesus’ disciples.
These scriptures can challenge us to take stock of our lives.
How do we experience Jesus’ call to discipleship in our lives?
How well and faithfully are we responding?
The second collection this Sunday is for Diocesan Obligations
The second collection next weekend is for Utility and Energy Costs
SCOUT SUNDAY
Today at the 8:15 liturgy we welcome the members of the Cub
Scout and Boy Scout Troop 173 as they celebrate the
100th anniversary of the founding of Boy Scouts in
the United States. They are thankful for the past
seventy-three years of continual sponsorship by St.
Joseph Basilica. The troop remembers in a special
way Victor Stefaniak, the first scoutmaster, who
passed away this past year. “May the great master of all scouts be
with us until we meet again.”
WELCOME BISHOP MCMANUS
We welcome His Excellency Robert J. McManus to conclude the
celebration of Catholic Schools Week at the 9:30 a.m. liturgy.
During this past week, all the Catholic schools, colleges and
universities across this land renew their commitment to Catholic
education by reflecting on past achievements and planning the
future. In every segment of social, political and business life the
number of individuals who received a Catholic education is
increasingly growing because of the best education and formation
of character, e.g. the U.S. Supreme Court has five Catholics on the
bench.
In our diocese we are fortunate to have about 30 Catholic schools
and colleges where thousands of young people aspire to have a
successful career and meaningful life. During the past week, St.
Joseph School had many parents with children visit our school. Our
students participated in various religious and social events
throughout the week. Religious guest speakers visited the school to
speak about vocations; the students enjoyed a crazy hat day and
Spanish Fashion Show; a parent/teacher basketball game was on
the agenda ; and the teachers enjoyed an Appreciation Luncheon at
the rectory. Let us continue to pray and support our St. Joseph
School which educates the future generation.
Revelation. In the Old Testament, the New Testament lies concealed; in
the New Testament, the Old Testament lies revealed. – St. Augustine
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PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
Every year St. Joseph School selects a person who made a
contribution beyond the call of duty to Catholic education. This
year the distinctive award called “Partners in Education 2010" is
presented to Sr. Jeanne Marie Akalski and Sr. Mary Ann Papiez.
Sr. Jeanne has served two separate teaching assignments at St.
Joseph’s, the most recent for four years and Sr. Mary Ann has been
teaching at our school for ten years. Both of the Sisters
distinguished themselves with extra-ordinary effort to serve the
children by providing private tutoring to the students, teaching
evening Religious Education classes, and participating in various
programs sponsored by the parish and involved in other social
work. The Sisters, as teachers, have a rare ability to crystallize the
values of the students and enhance their spiritual development. This
award will be presented by Bishop McManus at the 9:30 a.m.
liturgy. On behalf of the school, teachers, and parish administration
we extend our sincere Congratulations!
DEVOTION TO THE DIVINE MERCY
The first Sunday of each month is devoted to the Divine Mercy
with special services at 3 p.m. This afternoon we will sing the
Chaplet to the Divine Mercy followed by adoration and
benediction. A devotion most dear to Our Lord is the veneration of
His passion at the very hour that recalls His death on the Cross.
The growing number of participants at this afternoon service
indicates that the devotion to the Divine Mercy is spreading.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
The monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9th at
7 p.m. in the School Cafeteria. This meeting will include a brief
presentation from Tom Hijec concerning changes and services at
Harrington Health Care at Hubbard. Following the presentation, we
will play Bingo for cash prizes! Hostess for the evening will be
Esther Lesse. Donations for the Bakeless Bake Sale will also be
accepted at the meeting. – Judi Dery, Publicity Chairperson
YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE
A day dedicated especially to young adults, ages 18-35, is
scheduled for March 6, 2010 at Assumption College Hagan Center
in Worcester. Bishop Robert J. McManus will speak on “Eucharist:
The Source and Summit” and Fr. Robin Ryan, director at the
Catholic Theological Union in Chicago will address the attendees
on “Catholics on Call.” The day will start at 8:45 a.m. with coffee,
Mass at 10 a.m., open discussions, keynote talks, lunch, and
conclude at 4 p.m. Registration cost by March 1 - $20; after March
1st $25. Includes materials and lunch. Registration forms located at
the entrance to the church.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Featuring Progressive Jackpot #52
Two Winner Take All’s - Special Door Prizes
Variety of Hot-Home-Made Food - Free Coffee
Doors Open 4 p.m. - Games Begin 5:45 p.m.
Parish Council Members will assist from 4 to 6 p.m.
MOVIE GOER BEWARE
The movie Legion made by Sony Corporation and directed by
Scott Stewart is scheduled to be released soon. It is a movie
dangerous to your faith! The director, neither Catholic nor
Christian, presents good as evil and vice-versa. The film drains
away any hope that people could have from God. It leads to
despair. What can a person do? Simply don’t go and ask your
family and friends not to go!
YEAR OF THE PRIEST OBSERVANCE
The clergy of Deanery VII will celebrate the “Year of the Priest”
on Wednesday, March 3rd with a special Mass at 7 p.m. at Sacred
Heart Church Webster, MA with Bishop McManus as the main
celebrant. We encourage all the faithful of our parish to join the
clergy at Sacred Heart Church in the spirit of prayer for all the
priests of the Deanery.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
The Youth Group is sponsoring a light lunch to raise money for ‘The
Bread of Life’ program and ‘Society of St. Vincent de Paul’
on Sunday, February 28th anytime from 12-3 p.m. at St. Louis Church
Hall. Anyone and everyone is welcomed and encouraged to attend. Menu
includes a variety of soups, stews, chili, bread, dessert, coffee, tea, juice
and water. Cost: Donations of any amount gladly accepted.
A silent auction to raise additional funds will auction off soup bowls,
hand painted by the Youth Group members to the top bidder.
FROM THE OFFICE OF DRE
RCIA. Our parishioners are always welcome to attend our sessions
on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. to show their support and share their
faith. We will be meeting February 2, 9, 16. Come and join us.
Religious Ed – Classes 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Monday. No
class on February 15th.
First Eucharist Parent/Student Session will be on Wednesday,
February 10th at 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Confirmation. Interviews with Msgr. Czarnecki for the present
class are scheduled for Monday, February 8 in the Rectory. Please
be prompt. Classes are at 8 a.m. in the school on February 28,
March 7, 14, 21, 28.
PRIESTLY VOCATION
Have you thought of a Vocation to the Priesthood? Come and learn
more on March 26 and 27. Open to males of high school age, college age,
and older. A 24 hour retreat directed by Bishop Robert McManus will be
held from 6 p.m. Friday-6 p.m. Saturday at the Oakhurst Retreat Center in
Whitinsville MA. Visit www.worcestervocation.com
for more
information and to sign up.
MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP
On the initiative of Bishop Robert McManus with the unanimous
support of the Presbyteral Council every Tuesday during the
Lenten season from 7-8:30 p.m. there will be confessions in every
church in the Diocese of Worcester. The theme of the Lenten
season is “Come Home to God’s Mercy.” Bishop McManus issues
the pastoral letter on the Sacrament of Penance which was printed
in the Catholic Free Press. Everyone should get acquainted with
this message of divine forgiveness. A copy of the pastoral letter is
available at the entrances to the church.
VALENTINE DANCE
Reminder that tickets are still available for the festive dinner and
dance sponsored by the Saturday Polish School which will be held
on Saturday, February 13 at the PACC Hall. Tickets may be
purchased from Ewa Mamro, Marzena Kolinski, Bernadette
Stachowicz and Donata Gago.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Reminder: The Knights are sponsoring a Steak Dinner night on
April 10, 2010. Tickets at $20 each are available from Artie
Siegmund, Craig Holmberg, and Don Meagher. Make your
reservations now – tickets are going fast.
50/50 Raffle will be held in March. The last raffle gave the winner
over $1300. Tickets will be available during the month of March.
The winning ticket will be drawn at our Steak Dinner.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
BOòE WOºANIE. W dzisiejszych czytaniach aó trzy razy
wspomniana jest odpowiedï na wo»anie Boóe. Podobny schemat
przeplata si“ przez ca»e Pismo Ñw., Bóg wo»a, cz»owiek wyraóa
swoje przeraóenie i niegodnoу, otrzymuje wsparcie i koniec
ko½ców odpowiada na wo»anie Boga. W Ewangelii Jezus powo»uje
Jakuba, Jana i Szymona Piotra pomimo jego zaparƒ, óe jest
niegodnym grzesznikiem. Pozostawiaj oni wszystko i podóaj za
Jezusem – czyli staj si“ Jego Aposto»ami. Te czytania wzywaj
nas do zastanowienia si“ nad tym w jaki sposób odpowiadamy na
Boóe wo»anie.
BISKUP MCMANUS jest g»ównym celebrantem Mszy Ñw. o
godz. 9:30 z okazji zako½czenia krajowego Tygodnia Szkó»
Katolickich. Jest to czas kiedy katolickie instytucje edukacyjne,
szko»y podstawowe, Ñrednie i uniwersytety, zastanawiaj si“ nad
osigni“ciami ubieg»ych lat i wytyczaj kierunek dzia»ania na
przysz»oу. Na p»aszczyïnie spo»ecznej, politycznej i biznesowej
cigle wzrasta iloу osób, które osign“»y sukces zawodowy
porzedzony katolickim wykszta»ceniem, np. Sd Federalny ma aó
pi“ciu s“dziów katolików.
W naszej diecezji mamy ok. 30 katolickich instytucji
edukacyjnych, gdzie tysiace m»odych ludzi zdobywa nie tylko
dobre wykszta»cenie, ale teó formacj“ na przysz»e óycie. W
ubieg»ym tygodniu Szko»a Ñw. Józefa mia»a tzw. Dni otwarte, kiedy
wielu rodziców odwiedza»o szko»“ rozwaóajc katolickie
wykszta»cenie dla swoich dzieci. Przez caly tydzie½ uczniowie
celebrowali Tydzie½ Szkó» Katolickich uczestniczc w wielu
wydarzeniach jak odwiedziny osób duchownych opowiadajcych
o swoim powo»aniu, wyjazd do kr“gielni, „dzie½ szalonego
kapelusza” i pokaz hiszpa½skiej mody. W czwartek nauczyciele
uczestniczyli w specjalnym lunchu na plebanii jako wyraz
wdzi“cznoÑci za ich niestrudzon prac“; w sobot“ odby» si“ mecz
koszykówki pomi“dzy rodzicami i nauczycielami a uczniami.
Módlmy si“ wspólnie i wspomagajmy nasz parafialn szko»“
wychowujc i kszta»cc m»ode pokolenie.
PARTNER W EDUKACJI jest to coroczna nagroda przyznawana
przez Szko»“ Ñw. Józefa osobie lub osobom, które w sposób
szczególny, ponad swoje obowizki, udzielaj si“ w szkole. W tym
roku, to zaszczytne odznaczenie nadane b“dzie Siostrom
Felicjankom Sr. Jeanne Marie Akalski i Sr. Mary Ann Papieó.
Sr.Jeanne, która w przesz»oÑci uczy»a w naszej szkole, wróci»a tu
po raz kolejny cztery lata temu, a Sr. Mary Ann uczy u nas od 10ciu lat. Obie siostry wyróóniaj si“ ponadwymiarowym
zaangaóowaniem w pos»ug“ uczniom w formie prywatnych
korepetycji, nauce religii dla dzieci ze szkó» publicznych, oraz
uczestnictwo w wielu wydarzeniach organizowanych przez szko»“
parafie. Siostry, jako nauczycielki, maj niepowtarzaln zdolnoу
kszta»towania charakteru uczniów i wytwarzania atmosfery
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akceptacji i zrozumienia. Nagroda „Partners in Education”
b“dzie wr“czona im przez Biskupa McManus na Mszy Ñw. o
9:30 a.m. W imieniu uczniów, nauczycieli i administracji
szkolnej i parafialnej sk»adamy Siostrom nasze gratulacje.
KORONKA DO MIºOSIERDZIA BOòEGO b“dzie dzisiaj
o godz. 3 p.m. Po odÑpiewaniu koronki b“dzie wystawienie
NajÑwi“tszego Sakramentu i specjalne b»ogos»awie½stwo.
Naboóe½stwo rozwaóania M“ki Pa½skiej w godzinie Ñmierci na
Krzyóu jest bardzo drogie Jezusowi. Cieszymy si“, óe coraz
wi “ cej wiernych uczestniczy ka ó dego miesi  ca
rozpowszechniajc Mi»osierdzie Boóe.
ZABAWA KARNAWAºOWA. Cigle jeszcze moóna zakupiƒ bilety
na zabaw“ karnawa»ow organizowan przez Polsk Szko»“ Sobotni.
Jest to ostatnia szansa na zabaw“ w karnawale i okazja zaproszenia
osoby bliskiej swojemu sercu na zabaw“ z okazji „Walentynek”.
Zabawa b“dzie w sobot“ 13 lutego w PACC przy Harris St. W Webster
od godz. 7 p.m. Do ta½ca gra» b“dzie DJ „Twardy” z New Britain, który
obiecuje zadowoliƒ kaóde gusta. Po bilety moóna dzwoniƒ do Ewy
Mamro, Marzeny Kolinski, Bernadety Stachowicz i Danusi Gago.
Zapraszamy! Bez Waszej pomocy szko»a sobotnia nie b“dzie istnieƒ!
OSTRZEòENIE PRZED FILMEM. Nied»ugo b“dzie w kinach
wyÑwietlany film pt. „Legiony”. Jest to film niebezpieczny dla
Waszej wiary!. Reóyser, który nie jest katolikiem ani
chrzeÑcijaninem przedstawia z»o jako dobro i vice versa. Ten
firm zabiera ludziom nadziej“, jak mog czerpaƒ z wiary w
Boga. Prowadzi do za»amania. Co moóemy zrobiƒ – najlepiej nie
iу na ten film i ostrzeƒ rodzin“ i przyjació».
ROK KAPºANA b“dzie w szczególny sposób celebrowany
przez ksi“óy z naszego dekanatu 3 marca na Mszy Ñw.
celebrowanej przez biskupa McManus o godz. 7 p.m. w Sacred
Heart Church. Zapraszamy wszytkich parafia do przy»czenia si“
do modlitwy za naszych ksi“óy.
RELIGIA--RCIA. Zapraszamy parafian we wtorki o 7 p.m. do
podzielenia si“ swoj wiar z doros»ymi, którzy chc zostaƒ
ochrzczeni. Lekcje Religii s w poniedzia»ki od 5:30 – 6:30
p.m.. Nie b“dzie zaj“ƒ 15 lutego.Pierwsza Komunia Ñw. –
spotkanie rodziców i uczniów b“dzie 10 lutego o 6:30 p.m. w
kafeterii. Bierzmowanie. Rozmowy kandydatów z ks. Pra»atem
Czarneckim b“d w poniedzia»ek, 8 lutego na plebanii. Prosz“ si“
nie spóïniaƒ. Zaj“cia b“d o 8 a.m. w szkole 28.II., oraz w marcu
7, 14, 21, 28.
SPOWIEDî ÐW. zgdonie z zarzdzeniem ks. Biskupa
McManus b“dzie w okresie Wielkiego Postu w kaódy wtorek od
7 – 8:30 wieczorem we wszystich parafiach w diecezji. Mottem
na Wielki Post w tym roku jest „Wróƒ do Domu Mi»osierdzia”.
Zach“camy do zapoznania si“ z listem biskupa o mocy Boóego
przebaczenia, który by» wydrukowany w Catholic Free Press i
znajduje si“ przy wejsciu do koÑcio»a.
GRUPA MºODZIEòOWA PARAFII Z WEBSTER zaprasza na
lunch, z którego dochód przeznaczony jest na program pomocy
najuboószym. Lunch b“dzie serwowany 28 lutego od 12-3 w Sali
koÑcio» St. Louis. Zapraszamy wszystkich na sup“, gulasz, chilli,
chleb, deser, kaw“ i herbat“. B“dzie równieó moóliwoу wzi“cia
udzia»u w cichej aukci miseczek malowanych r“cznie przez m»odzieó.
RYCERZE KOLUMBA przypominaj, óe w 10 kwietnia b“d
sponsorowaƒ „Steak dinner’. Bilety w cenie $20 od osoby moóna
zakupiƒ u Artie Siegmund, Craig Holmberg i Don Meaher.
Zach“camy do szybkiego robienia rezerwacji.
W marcu rycerze b“d jeszcze raz prowadziƒ loteri“ 50/50, która
by»a bardzo popularna jesieni.