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) 943-3752
Director ...............................................................Mary Jolda
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector .................................. Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Assistant ............................................Rev. Bogusław Psujek
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-January 23
4:00
r.s. Doris O’Brien -int. Jan Ciecko family
Sunday-January 24
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Lonergan & Emily Bonczek -int. Msgr A. Czarnecki
9:30
r.s. Geraldine T. Nevins (10th anniv.) -int family
11:00
s.p. Jozef Suchanek -int. Ewa Piwowarczyk z rodzina
Monday-January 25
6:30
r.s. Robert W. Kokocinski -int. Theresa Gwozdz
2 pm
Webster Manor
Tuesday-January 26
6:30
r.s. Andrew Lupa -int. daughter Janice and Gregory
Cavanaugh
Wednesday-January 27
6:30
r.s. Joseph F. Piasta, Jr. (3rd anniv.) -in. wife Rose
7:00
Za wypominki
Thursday-January 28
6:30
r.s. Felix E. Miller -int. Jennie Rzeszutko
Friday-January 29
6:30
r.s. Charles J. Strzelewicz (36th anniv.) -int. daughters
Theresa M. Rohr and Charlotte J. Strzelewicz
7:00
r.s. Edna Korabowski -int. Steve Pecka
Saturday-January 30
7:00
r.s. Frances Krystyniak -int. Sacred Heart Society
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. Veronica Alisch (10th anniv.)
-int. Walter Alisch and daughters
Sunday-January 31
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Gladys Hanieski (10th anniv.) -int. Louis Skarbek
11:00
s.p. Elzbieta i Antoni Nagiel -int. dzieci i wnuki
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS
Weekly $5455 (incl. $228 in loose money);Diocesan Obligations
$145; Fuel $228; Catholic Univ. of America $351.50.
Stewardship Note: “Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks,
and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared ...” (Nehemiah
8:10). Ezra’s instructions to the people show us that God does not
forbid us from enjoying the good things in life. However, He
expects us to share our blessings with those who are in need.
1-25 Club Winner for the 18th Week - #231 Betty Meagher
Elusive Happiness. Happiness will never be ours if we do not recognize to
some degree that God’s blessings were given us for the well-being of all. -Anon.
Word of Life. Those who are active in the production and
dissemination of new media content, therefore, should strive to
respect the dignity and worth of the human person. If the new
technologies are to serve the good of individuals and of society, all
users will avoid the sharing of words and images that are degrading
of human beings, that promote hatred and intolerance, that debase
the goodness and intimacy of human sexuality or that exploit the
week and vulnerable.” – Pope Benedict XVI, May 24, 2009
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIME
January 24, 2010
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me to bring
glad tidings to the poor. – Luke 4:18a
A Holy Time. For those of us who live
farther north, it is now the heart of winter. And for all of us,
north and south, the holidays are over. We may sense the start
of a long, hard stretch of blank time. These opening Sundays of
“Ordinary Time” reflect this feeling of beginning.
Today’s reading from the book of Nehemiah tells with great
drama how the people gathered to hear, as though for the first
time, a solemn reading of God’s word. As they listened, they
fell to the ground and wept. But the prophet said, “Today is
holy to the Lord your God. Do not be sad, and do not weep”
(Nehemiah 8:9). Today’s Gospel tells a similar dramatic tale.
We are presented with the very beginning of Jesus’ public life.
The people gathered to listen, and Jesus proclaimed the
fulfillment of the prophet’s words.
The second collection this weekend is for Relief in Haiti.
On January 12th an earthquake which measured 7.0 on the Richter
scale, unleashed tremendous damage and a staggering loss of life
in the poor country of Haiti. On Wednesday, the 20th of January
another earthquake of a 6.0 magnitude struck Haiti again causing
unprecedented damage. In a spirit of solidarity and our Catholic
charity we are called to get involved to alleviate human misery.
Perhaps a generous monetary donation, especially from those who
have more than they need, would be an appropriate response. In the
wake of this disaster the Diocese of Worcester is making a
commitment to assist the people of Haiti. Bishop McManus
requests all parishioners to be generous in offering assistance to our
unfortunate brothers and sisters. The collection will be forwarded
to the diocese designated as Assistance for Haiti.
The second collection next weekend is designated as the
Catholic Home Missions Appeal.
CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL
The proclamation of the Gospel is the first priority of the Catholic
Church in the United States. Pope Benedict XVI repeatedly and
boldly asserts that the Church must proclaim Christ to all people.
Indeed, the very purpose of the Church is to evangelize. The
Catholic Home Missions Appeal support many essential pastoral
services, including youth ministry, in mission dioceses across the
country. Home mission dioceses often exist in rural settings with
struggling economics, long distances between parishes, and a lack
of priests and trained lay people to sustain parishes. Bishop
McManus writes “....I encourage you to be generous to this appeal
in a special collection to be taken at the Lord’s Day Masses in all
the parishes throughout our diocese next weekend, January 30th and
31st. Through our personal generosity in this important appeal, we
will all share in the work of evangelization in the United States.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DEACON?
Find out everything you wanted to know about being a deacon.
Come to the Information Session scheduled on Monday, February
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1, 2010 at Our Lady of Loreto Parish Center which is located at 33
Massasoit Road, Worcester. If you’ve ever thought about
becoming a deacon and wanted to know more about what it would
involve, now is your opportunity! There is no obligation. Wives are
encouraged to attend. The Session begins at 7 p.m. (Snow date:
2/03/10).
DONATIONS
We are most grateful to the family who, through their annual
savings, purchased and donated a beautiful chalice to celebrate the
Mass. This chalice will be blessed at the 11 a.m. liturgy this
Sunday, January 24, 2010. We deeply appreciate this generosity
which came from a family’s want, not surplus. We entreat God’s
mercy on these generous donors that anytime the Eucharistic
sacrifice will be celebrated using this chalice they share God’s
blessings. Dziekuje i Bog Zaplac!
MEGA RAFFLE
On February 27, 2010 the drawing of the MEGA RAFFLE will
take place. We are pleased to say that the vast majority are
purchasing the 3 tickets for $100. Please your neighbors and
friends to take advantage of this opportunity and win some money
for your personal needs or home improvements.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
On Sunday, January 31, 2010 all schools throughout the United
States will be celebrating CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Dividends for Life. All week St. Joseph School will hold open
house–on Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 12 noon to 2 p.m., and on
Wednesday, February 3rd from 5:30 to 7 p.m. On Sunday,
February 7, Bishop McManus will celebrate the 9:30 liturgy in
conclusion of Catholic Schools Week.
Prospective families who inquire about St. Joseph School will
have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship, win one of three
prizes of $200 which could be applied to the tuition, and see the
presentation of modern technology in a classroom setting. To
qualify for the above prospective families must be physically
present in the school on one of the above dates, complete a form
and tour the school.
In the present society Catholic education is a choice. Since their
choice involves the success or failure of the future of their child, a
decision should be made after carefully researching and studying
many educational institutions. Parents who care for their children
should make an educated decision to assure that their child in this
global economy is intellectually challenged and receives character
formation to compete in the 21st century environment.
Spaghetti Supper. A delicious pasta dinner, salad, dessert and
coffee will be served by the HSA on Wednesday, February 3rd
from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets at $6 for adults and $4 for children
and seniors may be purchased from the school office or the rectory.
It is an excellent opportunity to have a good meal, meet friends and
at the same time support St. Joseph School, more so if you are an
alumnus.
SCHOOL NEWS
SJS Annual Auction. SAVE THE DATE!!! The SJS Annual
Auction, “Spring Fling”, is Friday, April 9, 2010 at Point Breeze in
Webster. Tickets for dinner will be going on sale in February.
Don’t miss this great event and the opportunity for an evening out
with family and friends. We are also accepting donations at this
time for the Auction, so if you have a business, talent or other item
that you would like to offer, please contact the school office or
Cindi Gardner, HSA Chair. We thank you and look forward to your
continued support.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE 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 January 26, February 2, 9, and
16. Come and join us!
Religious Ed - Classes 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Monday.
10th ANNIVERSARY CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE
All parish men, as well as their sons, brothers, fathers and friends
are invited to this Anniversary Conference, scheduled for
Worcester’s DCU Center, on Saturday, March 20th. Get ‘discounted
tickets’ now. Hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic
leaders: Matthew Kelly (‘Is Catholicism Still Relevant?’); Jesse
Romero (‘Evangelizing Like an Apostle’); Msgr. Stuart Swetland
(‘To Be Reconciled to God’); Dale Ahlquist (‘What’s Wrong with
the World?’); Fr. Mitch Paewa (‘St. Paul’s Theology of the
Cross’). Bishop McManus will offer the conference Mass.
Diocesan priests and bishops will hear confessions. For a
Conference brochure, further information, or registration, call 508929-4345. Visit our website - www.firstmensconf.org - for
information and ticket purchases.
JANUARY CASH CALENDAR
Jan. 18-$50 Raymond & Kathy Bond, Charlton MA; Jan. 19-$75
Att. Thomas Gorski, Webster; Jan. 20-$50 Emily Dziedzic,
Portland OR; Jan. 21-$50 Dot Hanc, Webster; Jan. 22-$50 Alan &
Georgette Dudek, Webster; Jan. 23-$50 Bessie Tremblay, Webster;
Jan. 24-$100 Holy Rosary Sodality, Webster.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Featuring Progressive Jackpot
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.
St. Joseph School Parents of
Grades 1,7 8 will assist from 4-6 p.m.
DEVOTIONS TO SAINT JOSEPH
For centuries St. Joseph has been venerated
by the faithful, the most popular saint in the
Universal Church. He is a patron of families,
marriages, fathers, carpenters, working people
as well as patron of a happy death. People seek
his intercession in every area of life--when
they lose their job, when selling or buying a
house, when faced with crucial decisions etc.
Every Wednesday at our Basilica a votive
Mass to our patron is celebrated at 6:30 a.m.
At the end of the Mass a novena prayer is recited in the intention
of the participants. We kindly ask the parishioners to obtain the
needed blessings and graces through the intercession of St. Joseph
by attending this Mass.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
We are pleased to announce that on January 28, 2010, Council
12980 will be hosting a 4th Degree dinner at St. Joseph School. Our
council has nine members to this elite group of Knights.
Mark your calendars. The Knights are cooking again. On April
10, 2010, we will be hosting a Steak Dinner night. Information on
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tickets will be posted in upcoming bulletins.
50/50 Raffle. The Knights are having another 50/50 raffle in March.
The last raffle gave over $1,300 to the winner. The tickets will be
available during the month of March. The winning ticket will be drawn
at our Steak Dinner on April 10th. Thank you.
HOLY ROSARY PIEROGI SALE
Cheese, Cabbage, Blueberry, and Cabbage & Mushroom Pierogi will
be available at $8 per dozen. Deadline to order will be February 6,
2010.Pickup will be in the school cafeteria on Saturday, February 27,
from 1 to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, February 28, from 9 to 10:30 p.m. To
order please contact Betty Sabaj, President at 508-943-8570 or Sue and
Joe Werbecki at 508-943-8940 or any member of the Executive Board.
Forms are also available at entrances to the church.
MARDI GRAS DANCE
The Polish Saturday School in Webster kindly invites you to the
annual Mardi Gras dance on February 13, 2010 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
at the PACC on Harris St. in Webster. This year the dance will be one
day before St. Valentine’s Day so you could invite your “Valentine” to
a good dinner and night out. This is also the last Saturday of the
carnival before Lent begins. We plan to choose the King and Queen for
their best costumes which are welcomed but not required. The famous
New Britain, CT “DJ Twardy” will provide the music who assures us
that he will provide a variety of music to please every ear. The tickets
are $30 per person and include music, dinner prepared by a professional
caterer and delicious homemade desserts. For tickets or to reserve a
table please call Ewa Mamro 508-943-8545 or the rectory.
KRONIKA PARAFIAALNA
DRUGA KOLEKTA NA OFIARY TRZ’SIENIA ZIEMI W
HAITI. Zniszczenia i straty w ludnoÑci Haiti spowodowane trz“sieniem
ziemi 12 stycznia s przeogromne. W srod“, 20 stycznia, kolejne
trz“sienie ziemi nawiedzi»o ten mocno dotkni“ty kl“sk kraj. Jako
katolicy jesteÑmy wezwani do udzielenia pomocy w duchu jednoÑci i
hojnoÑci. Nasza diecezja organizuje pomoc dla Haiti i biskup McManus
prosi» wszystkie parafie do przy»czenia si“ do tej szlachetnej akcji
pomocy naszym braciom i siostrom. Dzisiejsza druga kolekta b“dzie
przekazana do diecezji na pomoc w Haiti. Dzi“kujemy za ofiarnoу.
ZABAWA KARNAWAºOWA. Polska Szko»a Sobotnia w Webster
zaprasza na doroczn zabaw“ karnawa»ow 13 lutego od 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
do PACC na Harris St. w Webster. W tym roku zabawa wypada w
przeddzie½ Walentynek jest wi“c doskona» okazj do zaproszenia
swoich sympatii na dobry obiad i ta½ce. Jak zwykle przebrania s mile
widziane, ale nie wymagane. W programie b“dzie wybór króla i
królowej balu za najlepszy kostium. Do ta½ca tym razem gra» b“dzie
bardzo popularny w New Britain, CT „DJ Twardy”. OczywiÑcie nie
zabraknie pysznego jedzenia i dobrych, domowych deserów. Cena
biletu z obiadem i deserem $30 od osoby. Jest to ostatnia sobota
karnawa»u przed Wielkim Postem. Wykorzystajcie t“ okazj“, óeby
jeszcze troch“ poszaleƒ. Bilety moóna kupiƒ u Ewy Mamro 508-9438545, Marzeny Kolinski 508-949-0939, Bernadety Stachowicz 508353-1375 i Danusi Gago 508-943-3278. Nie zwlekajcie z rezerwacj
stolików. Zapraszamy!
KOLEKTA NA MISJE prowadzone w wielu diecezjach Stanów
Zjednoczonych b“dzie w przysz»y weekend. Fundusze zebrane na ten
cel zapewni pastoraln pomoc w wielu miejsca z daleka od
aglomeracji miejskich. Biskup McManus prosi o ofiarnoу na ten cel.
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NABOòE¼STWO DO ÐW. JÓZEFA. W naszej bazylice nasze
modlitwy do Boga wznosimy przez wstawiennictwo Ñw. Józefa
wpatrujc si“ w Jego obraz umieszczony w g»ównym o»tarzu. Józef z
rodu Dawida, mó sprawiedliwy (Mt 1,19-20; ºk 1,27), z woli Boóej
ma»óonek Maryi oraz opiekun i óywiciel Jezusa, zajmuje waóne miejsce
w dziele zbawienia. Chociaó ksi“gi Nowego Testamentu niewiele o
Nim mówi, w historii naszego KoÑcio»a wierni darz Go wielkim
szacunkiem i kultem. Na Jego czeу uk»adano modlitwy, pieÑni, litanie.
PoÑwi“cano Mu koÑcio»y, obrazy, figury. Od XVI w. obchodzona jest
w ca»ym KoÑciele uroczystoу ku czci Ðwi“tego (19 marca), który jest
patronem rodzin, ma»óe½stw, ludzi pracujcych, dobrej Ñmierci oraz
patronem KoÑcio»a Powszechnego. Takóe w biografiach wielkich
postaci w naszej religii Ñwi“tych, papieóy, ludzi Ñwieckich
prowadzcych bogate óycie wewn“trzne, naboóe½stwo do Ñw. Józefa
odgrywa»o istotn rol“. Bezgraniczne zaufanie do Ðwi“tego jako
poÑrednika u Boga mia»a Ñw. Teresa od Jezusa: „Obra»am sobie za
or“downika i patrona chwalebnego Ñw. Józefa usilnie si“ Jemu
polecajc. Nie pami“tam, bym kiedykolwiek, aó do tej chwili prosi»a Go
o jakÑ rzecz, a nie zosta»a wys»uchana. Kto by mi nie wierzy», niech
spróbuje, a z w»asnego doÑwiadczenia przekona si“ jak dobra i
poóyteczna to rzecz, polecaƒ si“ Ñwi“temu Józefowi i mieƒ do Niego
naboóe½stwo”. (Dzie»a 104,106).
Nowenna (z »ac. novem – dziewi“ƒ) do Ñw. Józefa jest szczególnym
rodzajem modlitwy majcej na celu uproszenie potrzebnych »ask oraz
oddanie czci Ðwi“temu.
Zapraszajc Was Kochani do wspólnej modlitwy – nowenny w kaód
Ñrod“, wierz“, óe Ñw. Józef, patron naszej bazyliki, parafii, rodzin,
wyprosi nam wiele »ask, o które b“dziemy prosiƒ Boga. Polecajcie Jego
wstawiennictwu Wasze troski, zw»aszcza te zwizane z Wasz prac i
óyciem rodzinnym.
TYDZIE¼ SZKÓº KATOLICKICH rozpocznie si“ w tym roku w
niedziel“, 31 stycznia. Tegoroczne motto brzmi: „Dywidendy (odsetki)
na ca»e óycie”. Szko»a Ñw. Józefa b“dzie mieƒ dni otwarte w niedziel“
31 stycznia od 12 p.m. do 2 p.m. oraz w Ñrod“ od 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. W
niedziel“ 7 lutego na zako½czenie uroczystoÑci tygodnia, biskup
McManus b“dzie celebrowa» Msz“ Ñw. o 9:30.
Rodziny, które s zainteresowane pos»aniem dzieci do Szko»y Ñw.
Józefa mog aplikowaƒ o róóne formy pomocy finansowej. W tym roku
po raz pierwszy b“dziemy oferowaƒ tzw. scholarships. W lutym
rozpocznie si“ okres sk»adania poda½ o pomoc diecezjaln. W dni
otwarte b“dzie loteria 3 nagród $200 upustu z op»at za szko»“. W dni
otwarte b“dzie moóna zobaczyƒ nowoczesn technologi“ w uóyciu, We
wspó»czesnym Ñwiecie katolickie wykszta»cenie jest Ñwiadomym
szczególnie nowe Promethean boards. Warunkiem wzi“cia udzia»u w
loterii jest obecnoу i zwiedzenie szko»y w dni otwarte.
wyborem. Poniewaó wybór szko»y dla dziecka wióe si“ z jego
przysz»ym sukcesem lub kl“sk w óyciu, rodzice powinni bardzo
dok»adnie sprawdziƒ wszystkie dost“pne instytucje i upewniƒ si“, óe
dziecko w nich b“dzie rozwija»o si“ nie tylko intelektualnie ale i
duchowo, óeby w przysz»oÑci nie czu»o si“ zagubione w wielkiej
„globalnej wiosce”. Rodzicom powinno zaleóeƒ, aby dziecko otrzyma»o
zarówno jak najlepsze wykszta»cenie intelektualne jak teó wartoÑci
óycia oparte na Bogu.
W Ñrod“ w dzie½ otwarty b“dzie serwowana coroczna kolacja spaghetti
z deserem. Bilety na kolacj“ s w cenie $6 doroÑli i $4 dzieci i moóna
je zakupiƒ w szkole lub na plebanii. B“dzie to okazj do spotkania si“
ze znajomymi i zjedzenia dobrej kolacji wspierajc Szko»“ Ñw. Józefa,
szczególnie jeóeli jest si“ jej absolwentem.