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.
Wednesday - 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
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.
***
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 weekMsze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-November 20
4:00
r.s. Lucy & Alex Murzynowicz -int. daughter and fam.
Sunday-November 21 _ Christ the King _ Chrystusa Krola _
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Frances Zurowski -int. son and family
11:00
Z podziekowaniem za 40 lat zycia malzienskiego
Edwarda i Anny Kudron -int. syn Jozef i Joanna Kudron
Chrzest - Gabriel Rudnicki
Monday-November 22
6:30
r.s. Theodore Marcoux
-int. Alexandra Brzostek and Irene Sheehan
2 p.m.Webster Manor
r.s. Alexandara Brzostek (month’s mind)
Tuesday-November 23
6:30
r.s. Robert Coskey -int. Williams family
Wednesday-November 24
6:30
r.s. John Dudek -int. Dudek, Moroz & Jankowski
families
7:00
r.s. Tessie Surozenski -int. Ramiro & Paula Ramirez
Thursday-November 25 _ Thanksgiving Day _
6:30
r.s. Norman Duclos -int. wife and family
8:00
Mass of thanksgiving for all the blessings of God
received by the faithful of the St. Joseph Basilica family
-int. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Friday-November 26
6:30
r.s. Raymond J. Sterczala Sr. -int. Edward Sitkowski,
Roland Malboeuf and John Hickey
7:00
r.s. Lottie Biernacki -int. Sacred Heart Society
Saturday-November 27
7:00
r.s. Edward Z. Zdrok
-int. Edward and Mary Ann Motyka
7:30
s.p. Kazimierz Orlowski -int. Mietelski family
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Catherine Knych -int. M/M Bernard Knych
Sunday-November 28
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Anthony Placzek (month’ s mind)
9:30
For the deaceased members of the Spiewak family
-int. Leonard Jacob
11:00
s.p.Jan Bozek -int. family
1-25 Club Winner for the 7th Week - #42 Jo-Ann Canty
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - November 14, 2010
Weekly $5943 (incl. $335.75 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $258; Fuel $1786 (incl. $145 in loose money).
Stewardship Note: Today we celebrate Christ the King and are
reminded that all was created through Him and for Him. Does my
stewardship of the blessings entrusted to me give the evidence that
Christ is Lord of my life?
Word of Life. As advances in medicine and other factors lead to increased
longevity, it is important to recognize the presence of growing numbers of older
people as a blessing for society. Every generation can learn from the experience and
wisdom of the generation that preceded it. Indeed the provision of care for the
elderly should be considered not so much as an act of generosity as the repayment
of a debt of gratitude. – Pope Bnedict XVI, 9/18/10
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING
November 21, 2010
I rejoiced because they said to me,
“We will go up to the house of the Lord.”
Promise of Paradise. As American
citizens we choose and elect leaders from
among ourselves to political office.
Authority is vested in the few by the
many, and yet no one has a permanent
hold on power. The reign of God is
entirely different. As our King, Christ has
rule over us. He became human so that
we could experience God’s reign: Jesus has the power to
forgive sinners, heal the sick, and even raise the dead, but
without the trappings of power. All are free to accept Jesus
Christ, or to turn away as Judas did. As Jesus hung on the cross,
onlookers jeered at this “king” with no power to “save himself.”
One of the criminals crucified with him wanted only quick
release from his agony; the other acknowledged the power of
Jesus’ innocence and his future rule. In response to this total
faith and trust, Jesus said “Today you will be with me in
paradise” Luke 23:43. No earthly ruler can promise so much.
The solemnity of Christ the King which closes the liturgical
year will be celebrated this weekend. It is a great opportunity
for all the faithful of St. Joseph Basilica to participate in the
Eucharistic adoration from 12 noon to 3 p.m. followed by a
devotional service. All of us feel the need to thank God for
many graces in the spirit of approaching Thanksgiving as well
as ask God to keep us in his loving care.
We request the organizations and parish ministries to come as
a group at the following times: Parish Council 12:30 pm - 1 pm;
Sacred Heart Society 1 pm - 1:30 pm; Holy Rosary Sodality
1:30 pm - 2 pm; St. Anne Society/St. Joseph Polish Women’s
Club 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm; Eucharistic Ministers 2:30 pm - 3 pm.
The second collection this weekend will be taken for the
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
A second collection, the third weekend of the month,
will not be taken next week
DONATIONS
We are profoundly grateful to an anonymous parishioner who
donated $3000 for the needs of the parish. We plan to use this
money toward the fire alarm system in the church specifically to
install the new sensors as required by the code which will cost
$7500. I want to commend the faith of this individual who besides
the weekly offering many times makes such a generous donation to
St. Joseph Basilica. May this noble charity in the spirit of
Thanksgiving be rewarded by God with many blessings in their
family and professional life. Serdeczne Bog Zaplac!
St. Joseph Basilica. In memory of: Anthony G. “Tony” Placzek
by M/M Thomas Guzman, Wanda Homme, M/M Robert Lavallee,
M/M Richard Blake, M/M John Kompel & family, M/M Mark
Kavanagh, Charlotte Strzelewicz, Patricia Betley, M/M Henry
Harvard, Eagle Scouts John & David Merchant.
St. Joseph School Immediate Needs. In memory of: Theodore
Skowron by Len and Diane Gajewski; Elizabeth and Marilynn
Brodeur by family.
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SHARING OUR BLESSINGS
Commitment Weekend!
All the faithful of St. Joseph Basilica family are asked this
weekend to make a commitment to Sharing our Blessings.
This increased offering is important to the ongoing work of
our parish ministries. Therefore, we ask you to give with a
sacrificial and joyful heart. Remember, our goal is to
increase our regular giving from an average of $4600 per
week to approximately $7500 per week.
Our increased blessings will be directed specifically
toward the reduction of the Diocesan Obligations. Once
again, I am very grateful to the additional parishioners who
submitted their commitment form this past weekend and the
majority of them pledged a significant increase.
“The measure of your own free will offering shall be in
proportion to the blessing the Lord, your God, has
bestowed on you...No one shall appear before the Lord
empty handed, but each of you with as much as he can give,
in proportion to the blessings which the Lord, your God has
bestowed on you.” Deuteronomy 16:10, 16-17.
SCHOOL NEWS
Students of the Month for October include: Grade 8 Megan
Scully, Grade 7 Olivia Mason, Grade 6 Hannah Yash, Grade 5
Tomasz Mamro, Grade 4 Bradley Rekowski, Grade 3 Victoria
Pantos, Grade 2 Savannah Belsito, Grade 1 Benjamin Duval, Kdg.
Lily Eastman, Pre-Kindergarten Olga Jaroszewski, Pre School 3
days Trent Szela, Pre-School 2 Days Jonathan Hutchenson.
Christmas Play. The children will present a Christmas play on
Sunday, December 5th at 2 p.m. at the Bartlett High School
auditorium. Cost of tickets--adults $5, children 6-12 $3, Seniors $3.
Please mark your calendars and come to spend a Sunday afternoon
of relaxation while supporting our students. Hope to see you there!
HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
HSA Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar December 4th 8 a.m .-7
p.m. Come enjoy a wide variety of vendors for your Christmas
shopping. Polish and American foods. Visit with Santa. Make an
Advent wreath.
The Pastry Booth is in need of your baked goodies. Please drop
off your baked delights beginning at 8 a.m. The Misfit Toy Shoppe
is requesting gently used toys and games; no stuffed animals
please. Bring your items to the school office between 9 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. Contact Cindi Gardner at [email protected] if
you need assistance with your items.
Yankee Candle Fundraiser. Due to high order volume, the
delivery has been delayed. The company is working diligently to
have delivery before Thanksgiving, however, it will most likely be
after that date. We apologize for any inconvenience.
– Cindi Gardner, HSA Chair
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
The Youth Group’s 2nd Thanksgiving. Youths in grades 6-12 are
welcome to bring a plate of their leftover Thanksgiving dinner to
the Youth Center and enjoy another Thanksgiving dinner in the
company of friends on Friday November 26th. The Jr. Youth
Group time is 3-5 p.m. and the Sr. Youth Group time is 5-7 p.m.
There is a microwave to reheat plates. Please let Mrs. Valcour
know if you will be attending. Bring a friend!
Candlelight Mass at the Youth Center. Father Gomez will
celebrate a very special Youth Only Candlelight Mass at the Youth
Center on Tuesday, December 7th at 6:30 p.m. (Please arrive by
6:15 p.m.). All youths in grades 6-12 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 p.m. Please let
Mrs. Valcour know if you will be attending.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
Christmas Party. Tuesday, December 14 at Colonial Club Pub and
Restaurant. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Family style dinner to be served
at 6 p.m. at the cost of $20. Tickets may be obtained from Jo-Ann
Canty at 508-943-8587, Sheila Kusek 508-943-7057 and at Carrie’s
Beauty Shoppe at 43 Morris St. 508-943-0318. Deadline for
purchasing tickets is December 7.
NOVEMBER CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
Nov. 15-$50 Judith A. Majka, Dudley; Nov. 16-$50 Rebecca K.
Wagner, Webster; Nov. 17-$75 Meg O’Day, Auburn; Nov. 18-$50
Claire Theodore, Webster; Nov. 19-$50 Rejeanne Girard Webster;
Nov. 20-$50 Joe Ziak, Webster; Nov. 21-$100 Jean A. Kondek,
Webster.
MISSALETTES
We have a few extra missalettes for purchase at $7. each, both
English and Polish. If interested, please call the rectory.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
Doors Open at 4 p.m. - Games Begin at 5:45 p.m.
Thanksgiving Special!
New Games and New Prizes
Free Coffee - Variety of Hot-Home-Made Food
The Knights of Columbus will assist from 3 to ?
THANKSGIVING DAY
On Thursday, November 25th, we
observe a special day of Thanksgiving
throughout the nation. It is an opportunity
to thank God for all the blessings received
during the year and share the day with
family members. Before we celebrate
during the day it would be appropriate and
desirable to come to church for the 6:30 or
8 a.m. Mass in thanksgiving for many gifts
we received during the past year. To all
the parishioners, visitors, school children and their parents, the
parish staff as well as the principal and faculty extend a joyful,
blessed and happy family day.
OPLATKI - CHRISTMAS WAFERS
Beginning this weekend the traditional blessed Oplatek, or
Christmas Wafer, will be available in the priests’ sacristy after all
the Masses. Many of you exchange greetings by mail with your
families and this is an opportunity to continue this family oriented
and deeply cherished Polish custom.
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KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
Uroczystoу Chrystusa Króla
"Uradowa»em si“, gdy mi powiedziano:
Pójdziemy do domu Pana."
Obietnica raju. Jako Obywatele kraju mamy prawo wybierania
naszych przywódców i przedstawicieli, którzy nas reprezentuj w óyciu
politycznym. W»adza ta jest powierzona niewielu i cz“sto nie trwa zbyt
d»ugo. Królestwo Chrystusa jest odmienne. Chrystus sta» si“
cz»owiekiem, abyÑmy mogli doÑwiadczyƒ Boskiego królowania: Jezus
ma moc odpuszczania grzechów, uzdrawiania chorych, czy nawet
wskrzeszania umar»ych. Co wi“cej, kaódy jest wolny w przyj“ciu Jego
w»adzy, albo teó odrzuceniu jej, tak jak uczyni» to Judasz. Jezus wiszc
na krzyóu musia» znosiƒ docinki i szyderstwa, jako król, który nie moóe
nawet sobie pomóc. Jeden ze z»oczynców, widzc Jezusa oczekiwa»
jedynie uwolnienia od cierpienia, ale drugi spostrzeg» w Jezusie kogoÑ
wi“cej: niewinn ofiar“ i przysz»ego w»adc“. I dlatego to do niego Jezus
powiedzia»: DziÑ ze mn b“dziesz w raju.
W t“ niedziel“ Ñwi“tujemy Uroczystoу Chrystusa Króla, która konczy
Rok Liturgiczny. Jest to wspania»a okazja dla wszystkich parafian do
udzia»u w adoracji NajÑwi“tszego Sakramentu, która rozpocznie si“ o
12:00 po Mszy Ðw. i potrwa do godziny 15:00. Jest to czas, w którym
moóemy podzi“kowaƒ Bogu za wszelkie otrzymane od Niego »aski i
poprosiƒ Go dalsz opiek“ i trosk“.
Zapraszamy organizacje i grupy parafialne do adoracji w nast“pujcym
porzdku: Parish Coucil 12:30-13:00; Sacred Heart Society 13:0013:30; Holy Rosary Sodality 13:30 - 14:00; St. Anne Society/St. Joseph
Polish Women?s Club 14:00 -14:30; Eucharistic Ministers 14:30 15:00.
Datki
Serdecznie dzi“kujemy anonimowemu parafianinowi, który ofiarowa»
$3000 na potrzeby parafii. Pienidze zostan wykorzystane na
zamontowanie nowych czujników w instalacji przeciwpoóarowej w
naszym koÑciele, wymaganych przez przepisy. Koszt instalacji wyniesie
oko»o $7500. JednoczeÑnie zapraszamy wszystkich, którzy chcieliby
jeszcze wesprzeƒ parafi“ w tej pracy, poza cotygodniowa sk»adk.
Niech Bóg wynagrodzi swoimi »askami i b»ogos»awienstwem za
wszystkie szlachetna ofiary, uczynione w duchu Ðwi“ta Dzi“kczynienia.
Home and School Association w dniu 4 grudnia w godzinach od 8
rano do 7 wieczorem organizuje Kiermasz Boóonarodzeniowy.
Zapraszamy wszystkich do skorzystania ze Ñwitecznej oferty
sprzedawców, posmakowania polskiej i amerykanskiej kuchni,
spotkania ze Ñw. Miko»ajem i wykonania Wienca Adwentowego.
Wszyscy ch“tni b“d mogli przynieу swoje wyroby cukiernicze na
stoisko ze s»odyczami juó od godz. 8:00. Moóna równieó ofiarowaƒ
swoje zabawki na stoisko z zabawkami. Prosimy o zabawki w dobrym
stanie, niewiele uóywane. Bardzo prosimy nie przynosiƒ wypchanych
zwierzt. Zabawki moóna sk»adaƒ w biurze szkolnym od godziny 9:00
do 15:30. Dodatkowe informacje moóna uzyskaƒ pod adresem:
[email protected].
Grupa M»odzieóy Katolickiej
M»odzieó z klas od 6 do 12 prosimy o przyniesienie dan ze
Ñwitecznego sto»u do Youth Center i wzi“cia udzia»u, wraz z
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przyjació»mi, w obiedzie Ñwitecznym z okazji Ðwi“ta Dzi“kczynienia,
który odb“dzie si“ 26 listopada. M»odsza grupa rozpoczyna
Ñwi“towanie o godzinie 15:00, starsza grupa o godz. 17:00.m Prosimy
o poinformowanie pana Valcour o planowanej obecnoÑci na obiedzie.
Candlelight Mass at Youth Center.
Ksidz Gomez we wtorek 7 grudnia o godz. 18:30, w Youth Center,
b“dzie odprawia» uroczyst Msz“ Ñwi“t z udzia»em m»odzieóy,
po»czon z liturgi Ñwiat»a. (prosimy o przybycie 15 min. wczeÑniej).
Zapraszamy m»odzieó z klas od 6 do 12. Po Mszy zapraszamy na
pocz“stunek. Prosimy o poinformowanie pana Valcour o planowanej
obecnoÑci.
Podzielmy si“ B»ogos»awienstwem
Wszystkich parafian prosimy o zaangaóowanie si“ w akcj“ "Share our
Blessings". Te ofiary s bardzo potrzebne dla prowadzenia pracy
duszpasterskiej i do prawid»owego funkcjonowania naszej parafii.
Dlatego prosimy was o ofiary p»ynce z radosnego i ofiarnego serca.
JeÑli ofiary osign“»y by wysokoу $7500 tygodniowo, pozwoli»oby to
na znaczne zredukowanie naszych zobowizan wobec diecezji.
JednoczeÑnie serdecznie dzi“kujemy wszystkim parafianom, którzy juó
od zesz»ego tygodnia podj“li zobowizanie wspierania parafii. Bóg
zap»aƒ.
MSZALIK
Moóna nabyƒ kilka Mszalików (missalettes)zarówno w j“zyku polskim
jak i angielskim. Jest to szczegolnie wazne dla osob ktore nie moga
uczestniczyc we Mszy Sw. niedzielnej. O szczegó»y prosimy pytaƒ w
biurze parafialnym.Donacja $7.
ÐWI’TO DZI’KCZYNIENIA
W najbliószy czwartek 25 listopada obchodzimy Ðwi“to
Dzi“kczynienia, znane jako tradycyjne, rodzinne Ñwi“to. Dla
pierwszych pielgrzymów, którzy dotarli do Plymouth Rock w 1620 by»
to dzie½ dzi“kczynienia Bogu za dar wolnoÑci i przetrwanie ci“ókiej
zimy. Dzisiaj Ðwi“to Dzi“kczynienia jest równieó w pierwszym rz“dzie
dniem wdzi“cznoÑci wobec Boga za wszystkie Jego dary. Jest takóe
okazj do zastanowienia si“, jaki uóytek robimy z tego, co Pan Bóg nam
daje?
OPºATEK NA STÓº WIGILIJNY
Juó od dzisiaj, w zakrystii moóna nabywaƒ poÑwi“cone op»atki
wigilijne. Niektórzy z nas maj w zwyczaju wysy»aƒ op»atek wraz z
óyczeniami poczt, dlatego op»atki s juó dost“pne. Ofiara wynosi $3.
KOLEKTY
Druga kolekta w tym tygodniu przeznaczona jest na pomoc
najbiedniejszym rodzinom w USA. Szacuje si“, óe ok. 37 milionów
ludzi w USA óyje ponióej progu ubóstwa, z czego 13 milionów to
dzieci. Biskupi ustanowili specjalna kolekt“ na pomoc tym ludziom,
która trafia do nich za poÑrednictwem róónych organizacji
charytatywnych. Z zebranej sumy 25% zostaje w naszej diecezji,
natomiast 75% trafi do w»aÑciwych organizacji w ca»ym kraju. Biskup
Robert McManus apeluje o hojn ofiar“ na ten cel.