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.
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Sunday Vigil:
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
7:00 a.m.(Polish); 8:15 a.m.; 9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. (Polish)
Holy Day Vigil:
5:00 p.m.
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.
Holy Day
6:30 a.m.; 8:30 a.m.;
5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. (Polish)
MINISTRY TO THE SICK For those of advanced age, ill or hospitalized, call the rectory to
arrange visitation.
Weekdays
6:30 a.m. (m-f); 7:00 a.m. (w, f, sat)
PARISH MEMBERSHIP If you would like to
become part of St. Joseph Parish Family,
please call the rectory.
CONFESSIONS - SPOWIEDŹ
Saturday:
Eve of Holy Days:
Thurs. before First Friday
First Friday:
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
6:30p.m.
SAKRAMENT CHRZTU W wyznaczone
niedziele. Proszę zadzwonić na plebanię, aby
ustalić datę. Rodzice zobowiązani są do krótkiej
katechezy.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
SAKRAMENT MAŁŻEŃSTWA Narzeczeni
powinni zawiadomić kancelarię parafialną rok
przed datą ślubu.
Thursday - Office Is Closed!
Please call ahead for an appointment with a priest.
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector: .............. Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Associate Pastor .... Rev. Grzegorz Chodkowski
Weekend assistance…..Rev. Charles Borowski
Financial Secretary ........................ Ewa Mamro
Secretaries:Virginia Woznicki&Elizabeth Sabaj
Organist: ..................................... Robert Wójcik
Sacristan ........................................ Joseph Ziak
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH
53 Whitcomb Street,
Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0467
Fax: 508-943-0808
e-mail: [email protected]
www.saintjosephbasilica.com
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
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/RCIA
Phone: 508-943-0467 ext.: 3
Phone: 508-943-0378
e-mail:
[email protected]
Fax: 508-949-0581
www.saintjosephschool.net
FELICIAN SISTERS
Principal ........... Mr. Donald F. Cushing
Phone: 508-943-2228
Secretary ...........Mrs. Cynthia Belanger
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December 1, 2013 - 1 grudnia 2013r.
Masses for the week—Msze Św. w Tygodniu
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. Richard Franas, Jr. - int. M/M Richard Franas, Sr.
Sunday - December 1 - First Sunday of Advent
7:00 s.p. Zofia Stoś - Rodzina Wójcik
8:15 For the parishioners of Saint Joseph Basilica
9:30 r.s. Edward Dowgiewicz II - int. Mother & brothers
11:00 s.p. Maria Baczyńska (9 r. s.)
- int. Córki Zofii i Stanisława z rodziną
1:00pm Baptism - Sadie Isabel Guzman
Monday - December 2
6:30 Za wypominki
2:00 Christopher Heights Nursing Home
Tuesday– December 3
6:30 r.s. John (anniv) & Joseph Czechowski
- int. niece, Joan A. Comeau
7:00 r.s. Józef & Helena Deptula - int. Children
Wednesday - December 4
6:30 r.s. Wanda Dapkiewicz - int. St. Anne Society
7:00pm For all intentions placed in petition box praying to our
Patron, St. Joseph
Thursday - December 5
6:30 r.s. Sharon LeClair, Ben, Joseph & Camilla Savinsky
- int. family
Friday - December 6 - First Friday
6:30 r.s. Joseph Augustynski - int. wife, Rita
7:00 Sacred Heart Society - Living members
8:30 r.s.Mitchell Knurowski - int. Vito & Irene Lauro
7:00pm s.p. Katarzyna, Jakub i Edward Bryniarski
- int. Zofia Kokosinska
Saturday—December 7
7:00 r.s. Ronald P. Hanc - int. Mother, Dorothy
Sunday Vigil
4:00
Family Mass
r.s. Mary Ann Marshalkowski - int. Parents
Sunday - December 8
7:00 s.p. Zofia Stoś - int. Rodzina Wojcik
8:15 For the parishoners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30 r.s. Regina Berthiaume - int. Ronald & Joyce Trychon
11:00 r.s. Peter & Maria Kurda - int. Palka family
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS– November 24, 2013
Weekly $ 5104(including $240 in loose money);
Diocesan Obligations $71; Fuel $517; Campaign for Human
Development $739.30
Weekly Budget $7000
Stewardship Note: “For you do not know on which day our
Lord will come.” Preparations for the Christmas season remind
us how much we all want to be generous. We all want to give
good gifts to one another. Yet, often when it comes to giving
back to God our response is, “Not yet!” We put off sharing our
time, talent and treasure for another day. We say we will give
when we have more time or more money. Yet, none of us
knows when God will come and ask for an accounting of how
we used the gifts entrusted to our care. The start of Advent
reminds us not to put off our stewardship. The Lord is coming!
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 1, 2013
“You… must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the
son of Man will come.”
~ Matthew 24:44
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Today marks the beginning of another liturgical year. The tone of today’s readings casts us
in the role of students learning solemn lessons.
The reading from Isaiah sets the stage, calling
us up a mountain to receive the Lord’s instruction. In this passage we study peace.
Then Paul steps forth with sober admonitions. We have to
wake up; the day is almost here. Live honorably in the light.
Paul reminds us that we really do know the time in which we
are living.
Finally, Mathew presents Jesus the storyteller. Just imagine,
Jesus tells us, what it was like in Noah’s time. He paints a vivid
picture of ordinary people living ordinary lives and ignoring
the warnings that Noah heeded. Totally unconcerned, they
were destroyed. How will it be any different for us? No one
knows when the Lord will come. But we have been warned.
Perhaps we find such sobering scriptures unappealing and
threatening. But within them there is promise. We are to live in
the light with nothing to hide. We are to be ready.
This week’s second collection is for Diocesan Obligations.
Next week’s second collection is for Higher Utility
& Energy Costs.
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS
This Sunday December 1st at 3:00pm devotions to the Divine
Mercy will be prayed. We kindly ask you to come and pray for
needed graces in your life or that of your loved ones. It was
revealed to St. Faustina that: “At three o’clock implore my
mercy especially for sinners; and, if only for a brief moment,
immerse yourself in My Passion, particularly in My abandonment at the moment of agony. This hour of great mercy for the
whole world...In this hour I will refuse nothing to the soul that
makes request of Me in virtue of My Passion.
NOVENA AND DEVOTIONS TO ST. JOSEPH
Great saints have assured us that St. Joseph can assist us in
needs of every kind, Nevertheless, he is particularly known for
help in family problems, financials needs, protection of purity,
defense against dangers, matters involving work or housing and
as Patron of Happy Death. If you feel the need of obtaining
great favors from God through St. Joseph's powerful intercession, please join us on Wednesday, December 4th at 7:00 for
the Novena and Devotion to St. Joseph. Eucharistic Ministers
will carry our patron’s statue from the Chapel of Our Lady of
Czestochowa to the Sanctuary.
We are grateful for the graces requested and offerings you
submit in the petition box. As you probably noticed the 7:00pm
Mass on Wednesday is offered for all the intentions you write
on the available form.
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FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH - will be observed on
December 6th. The Mass at 7:00am will be offered for the Living Members of the Sacred Heart Society. Parishioners and
members of the Society are invited to attend and recite the usual
prayers with the Litany to Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Scheduled adorers are asked to participate at their appointed
time during the day and adoration will conclude at 3:00pm by
praying the Chaplet to the Divine Mercy and Benediction.
Mass in the Polish language will be celebrated at 7:00pm.
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 Monday, December 16th at 6:00pm we will hold a Reconciliation evening for all
parishioners including all the youngsters who participate in our
Religious Education Program. Visiting clergy will assist us 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.
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
As the Feast of the Immaculate Conception falls of Sunday,
December 8th, we will observe this Holy Day on Monday, December 9th. Although it is not a day of obligation we should
participate in Mass. The schedule will be listed in next week’s
bulletin.
CASH CALENDARS WINNERS
Nov. 24, $100, Raendi E. Wagner, Webster; Nov. 25, $75,
Dotty Hanc, Webster; Nov. 26, $50, Jonathan Fairbanks, Westboro,; Nov. 27, $50 Denise Gorski, Webster; Nov. 28, $50
Chris Dufur, Webster; Nov. 29, $50 Don Meagher, Webster;
Nov. 30, $500 Kathryn & Christopher Shaker, Malden.
Congratulations to all our November winners.
The cash calendars for the month of January are now on
sale just in time for the perfect Christmas gift, birthday gift or
special remembrance. In addition, the income from cash calendar is directed to paying the diocesan obligations. This is the
best investment of $10 that you can make because you can win
money every day, multiple times during the month. (from $50
to grand prize of $500). Look for sellers at the entrances to the
church after the Masses this weekend or contact your favorite
seller. The success of this campaign depends on those who patronize this fund raiser.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
On Saturday, December 7th the St. Joseph School Community with their parents will participate in the Advent Liturgical
service called Rorate Mass at 4:00pm. We ask the children to
participate in this Mass with a candlelight procession to the
altar. Parents and Grandparents are asked to join in this moving
ceremony.
The blessing and lighting of the Christmas tree will take
place after this Family Mass. Hot chocolate and pastries will be
served by the HSA in the school cafeteria. CD’s of Christmas
carols will also be available for sale.
I-25 Club Winner for 10th week - #90 - Ronnie Miller
LOTTERY SCRATCH TICKETS RAFFLE
This week is your last chance to get tickets for the Lottery
Scratch Raffle. Please continue to send in your returns for the
Grand Drawing to be held on Saturday, December 7th after
4:00pm Mass and the tree lighting. We invite parishioners to
join us in the cafeteria for refreshments.
You could be scratching a 1st prize book of 100-$10 MA
Lottery Scratch Tickets; 2nd prize book of 300-$2 MA Lottery
Scratch Tickets; 3rd prize book of 300-$1 Lottery Scratch Tickets or winning $50 cash in a 4th and 5th prize. How exciting is
that!! Get your ticket returns in now! Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a winner in our LOTTERY RAFFLE. A great
“Thinking of You" gift.
We are hoping to have the 125th Anniversary Book available
for presentation on that evening. As always, we are grateful
for your support.
- Your Parish Council
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday! - to our parishioners who are celebrating
their birthdays this month:
Antoinette Bembenek, Harriet
Bomba, Genevieve Kozlowski, Edward Mrzyglod, Peter Omilnowicz, and Marion Ushinski. We wish you all much pleasure
and joy in this season of expectation and the birthday of Jesus.
SCHOOL NOTES
Christmas Pageant rehearsals are under way. Our students
are practicing diligently for their performance on Sun., Dec.
15th at Bartlett High School auditorium at 2:00pm. They look
forward to offering you an afternoon of enjoyment and
“showing off” their many talents. Tickets at $5 per person are
available at the school. Please join us in appreciation to our
students for their outstanding entrepreneurship.
OPŁATKI - CHRISTMAS WAFERS
The Christmas wafers were first associated with the Nativity
scenery and constitute an essential element of the family
Christmas vigil supper. This custom is celebrated by millions of
people and is continually growing because it symbolizes the
Blessed Sacrament and Jesus who was born in Bethlehem.
Oplatki are available in the sacristy at $3.00 per packet.
ANGEL GIVING TREE
The Angel Giving Tree in the sanctuary and at the front entrance of the Basilica gives us the opportunity to exercise our
Christmas spirit in the Advent Season. We ask you to take an
“angel” and make it part of your Christmas giving. By providing assistance to 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 economic times.
Please place the angel on your gift and place it under the tree
in the sanctuary before December 15th to allow time for distribution. If you prefer to donate a monetary gift, please bring it
to the sacristy or to the rectory.
Your gifts will put smiles on the faces of the needy, especially the children.
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RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
On the weekend of December 14 & 15th we will be
conducting our annual appeal for the Retirement Fund for
Religious that benefits some 34,000 elderly sister, brother and
religious order of priests. This is not a collection for Diocesan
priests but for Religious Orders. In thanksgiving for all that
elder religious have done for us, whether individually or as a
community of faith, let us “share in their care” by donating to
the Retirement Fund for Religious and by praying for God’s
continued blessing on our elderly sisters, brothers and religious
order priests.
Special Thank You - to Mr. Clem Starosta for his culinary
expertise and his donation of all the fixings for the Parish
Dinner held in the cafeteria on Saturday, November 16. Also,
“kudos” to Pam Trites and Cindi Gardner for making the
evening a huge success .
SAINT JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
Annual Christmas Party will take place on Tuesday,
December 10th at Bistro Eighty-Ates, Route 16, Webster, MA.
Cocktails are at 5:30 and dinner is at 6:00pm. The cost is $25/
pp and tickets may be obtained by calling President Cindi
Gardner at (401) 418-2242, Jane Wilk at (508) 943-2236 or
Felicia Kolodziejczak at (508) 943-6591. Deadline to purchase
tickets is December 3rd.
DONATIONS
St. Joseph Basilica - a most generous donation of $1000
from Rev. Charles Borowski in thanksgiving to God for graces,
blessings and health received during the past year. Thank you,
also to Father Charley for your assistance at our weekend
Masses.
We are grateful to parishioners Robert and Jane Sliwoski of
Charlton for their donation of a Porcelain Bisque Manger set
including the Holy Family, angels, shepherds, animals, etc.
Thank you for sharing your treasures that hold many pleasant
memories of the past.
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund - In memory of
Josephine Labok given by Sacred Heart Society.
May God bless all our donors with His choicest blessings.
MEETINGS
Knights of Columbus #12980 - meeting and Christmas
Potluck Dinner will take place in the school conference room
on Wednesday, December 4th at 6:00pm
CAR MAGNETS
The Daughters of Isabella are currently selling Car
Magnets “KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS” at $5 each. To
purchase a magnet, please contact chapter members Frances
Laws (508) 949-2139 or Linda Paquette (508) 949-2138. A
copy of the magnet is posted at the entrances to the Basilica.
REMINDER: It’s that time of the year when our Altar Guild
is seeking volunteers to assist in the preparation of our Basilica
for Christmas. If you have some time to spare, please call
Sylvia Kitka at (508) 943-0201 to indicate your availability.
Our core of volunteers is a necessary component to make our
Basilica an annual “must” visit for many people.
YOUTH GROUP
Sunday December 1st - 12:30, 2;00 and 4:00—Youth
Group Meeting
Sunday Dec. 15th—5:00-7:30 Youth Group Mass and Dinner at the Youth Center. Fr. Juan will join us. Mass starts at 5.
Save the Date: February 1 & 2 - Youth Group Spiritual
Retreat in Thompson.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Religious Education classes will be held on Monday, December 2nd at 5:30pm in the school. Parents of the Second
Grade Reconciliation class students must also be present.
Confirmation class - is next scheduled for Monday Dec. 2nd
at 5:30 with Fr. Gregory at the school.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Adult Bible Study - St. Anthony of Padua is again having
two Bible Studies classes that anyone is invited to attend. Attendees have been coming from many different churches in the
area. Monday’s class starts at 9:30am and is on the Exile in the
Old Testament. Wednesday's class starts at 6pm and will be on
Adam and Eve. Please call 508-949-0335 or email
[email protected].
St. Louis School’s Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held
in the St. Louis Church Hall, 14 Lake St. on Sat. Dec. 7 - 9am–
7pm and Sun. Dec. 8 - 8am - 1pm. Great food, crafts, indoor
flea market, raffles, vendor tables and pictures with Santa.
The Serra Club of Worcester County is holding a Chicken
Pot Pie sale (Ken’s famous Kickin Chicken Thanksgiving Pot
Pie) on the weekend of December 13 & 14. Small Pies (feeds 23) are $14.95 and large (feeds 4-6) are $23.95. For an order
form, send an email to [email protected] or call Roland Malboeuf at (508) 949-5374 to secure a form by mail.
These pies make an excellent gift. Deadline for orders is Dec.
10th.
Windows into Heaven: Russian Icons & Treasures Display at Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State St., New Haven,
CT. Free admission and parking. For more information call
(203)865-0400
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
PIERWSZA NIEDZIELA ADWENTU
1 grudnia 2013
"Dlatego i wy bądźcie gotowi, bo w chwili, której się nie domyślacie,
Syn Człowieczy przyjdzie." (Mt 24, 44)
Czy jesteśmy gotowi stanąć przed obliczem
Chrystusa? Stawiając to ważne pytanie, liturgia
pierwszej niedzieli Adwentu wzywa nas do
czuwania, do odrzucania uczynków ciemności,
do zaparcia się siebie. Jednocześnie jednak daje
nadzieję, że przyjście Pana przyniesie nam nie potępienie
i karę, lecz radość, pokój i spełnienie wszystkich naszych
tęsknot. Obyśmy uczestnicząc w tej Eucharystii zapragnęli iść
z radością na spotkanie Pana drogą nawrócenia, ufni, że na jej
końcu czeka nas szczęście, którego zapowiedzią jest Boże
Narodzenie.
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KORONAKA DO MIŁOSIERDZIA BOŻEGO
W pierwszą niedzielę miesiąca modlimy się do Miłosierdzia
Bożego o udzielenia nam łask szczególnych, jak również i
takich, których potrzebujemy w naszym życiu codziennym.
Serdecznie zapraszamy, aby dołączyć do nas o godz. 15:00 w
czasie odmawiania Koronki do Miłosierdzia Bożego, która
zakończy się błogosławieństwem Najświętszym Sakramentem.
PIERWSZY PIĄTEK MIESIĄCA
W najbliższy piątek, 6 grudnia przypada pierwszy piątek
miesiąca. Po tej Mszy św. o godz. 7:00 jak zwykle wystawienie
i adoracja Najświętszego Sakramentu, która potrwa do godz.
15:00 i zostanie zakończona Koronką do Miłosierdzia Bożego.
Prosimy członków wszystkich organizacji parafialnych do
adoracji w ustalonych godzinach. Msza św. po polsku o godz.
19:00. Pół godzimy przed Mszą możliwość spowiedzi.
NOWENNA I NABOŻEŃSTWO DO ŚW. JÓZEFA
Świadectwo wielu wielkich świętych zapewnia nas, że Józef
może nam dopomóc w potrzeby każdego rodzaju, jednak jest
on szczególnie znany jako pomocnik w problemach
rodzinnych, finansowych, zmaganiach z zachowaniem
czystości, obroną przed zagrożeniami, sprawach dotyczących
pracy lub mieszkania, jak również jako patron dobrej Śmierć.
Jeśli odczuwasz potrzebę uzyskania łask od Boga przez potężne
wstawiennictwo św. Józefa, prosimy dołączyć do nas w środę,
04 grudnia o godzinie 19:00 na Nowennie i nabożeństwie do
św. Józefa. Figurę św. Józefa w procesji na rozpoczęcie i
zakończenie będą nieśli Szafarze Eucharystii.
SPOWIEDŹ ADVENTOWA
Sakrament spowiedzi jest sprawą bardzo ważną dla nas
wszystkich, a zwłaszcza w okresie przedświątecznym, jest
niezbędny, nawet dla tych, którzy nie mają poważnych
grzechów. W poniedziałek, 16 grudnia o godzinie 18:00
zapraszamy wszystkich parafian oraz wszystkie dzieci i
młodzież, które uczęszczają na katechezę. Do pomocy zostali
zaproszeni księża z sąsiednich parafii. Prosimy rodziców i
dziadków, aby zachęcili członków rodziny, do skorzystać z tej
okazji, aby otrzymać przebaczenie grzechów dzięki dobroci i
miłosierdzia Bożego.
ŚWIĘTO NIEPOKALANEGO POCZĘCIA NMP
Z powodu, że Święto Niepokalanego Poczęcia NMP przypada
w niedzielę, 08 grudnia, obchody tego święta zostają
przeniesione na poniedziałek poniedziałek, 9 grudnia. Rozkład
Mszy św. zostanie podany w następnym biuletynie.
UROCZYSTE ZAPALENIE CHOINKI
Nasze coroczne uroczyste zapalenie świątecznej choinki,
organizowane w tym roku przez HSA, odbędzie się w sobotę 7
grudnia po Mszy św. o godz. 16:00. Po celebracji gorąca
czekolada i ciasto będą serwowane w szkolnej stołówce. Przy
okazji rozpocznie się sprzedaż płyt z kolędami nagranymi przez
nasz parafialny chór.
UWAGA: Grupa dekorująca kościół poszukuje wolontariuszy
do pomocy w przygotowaniu naszej Bazyliki na Boże
Narodzenie. Jeśli masz trochę wolnego czasu zadzwoń do
Sylvia Kitka 508 943-0201.
LOTERIA
To już ostatni moment, aby zakupić kupony na loterią
parafialną. Wielkie losowanie odbędzie się już w sobotę 7
grudnia. Możesz wygrać 100 zdrapek po 10 dolarów; 300
zdrapek po 2 dolary; 300 zdrapek po 1 dolar oraz dwie nagrody
po 50 dolarów. Nie przegap okazji, aby zostać zwycięzcą w
naszej loterii. - Rada Parafialna
WIADOMOŚCI SZKOLNE
Trają próby do corocznego "Christmas Show". Nasi
uczniowie ćwiczą pilnie, aby zaprezentować się przed
widownią 15 grudnia o godz. 14:00 w auli Liceum Bartlett.
Rodzice i przyjaciele św. Józefa - Szukasz zaktualizowanego
miesięcznego kalendarza? Szukasz miesięcznego menu w
szkolnej stołówce? Szukasz informacji o nadchodzących
wydarzeniach? Szukasz wiadomości na temat budowy nowej
sali gimnastycznej? Wszystko to znajdziesz na internetowej
stronie naszej szkoły: www.stjosephwebster.com/school .
OPŁATKI
Bożonarodzeniowe opłatki są bardzo silnie związane z
tradycją Bożego Narodzenia i stanowią istotny element
rodzinnej Wigilii. Zwyczaj ten obchodzony jest przez miliony
ludzi i ich liczba stale rośnie. Jest to ważny symbol ponieważ
nawiązuje do Najświętszego Sakramentu, Jezus, który narodził
się w Betlejem. Opłatki są dostępne w zakrystii.
ANGEL GIVING TREE
Jak co roku w adwencie, przy prezbiterium i w wejściu do
Bazyliki znajdują się specjalne drzewka, które dają nam
możliwość lepszego odczucia ducha Bożego Narodzenia i
Adwentu poprzez odpowiedz na prośbę potrzebującego
człowieka. Poprzez udzielanie pomocy dzieciom i starszym
stajesz się aniołem mądrości, edukacji i miłości, który pozwala
innym odczuć radość czasu Bożego Narodzenia. Istnieje duże
zapotrzebowanie na pomoc w zapłaceniu czesnego dla rodzin,
które chcą, aby ich dzieci uczęszczały do szkoły św. Józefa, ale
zmagają się z poważnymi problemami ekonomicznymi.
Prezenty będą zbierane do 15 grudnia. Zapakowany prezent,
wraz z aniołkiem prosimy składać pod drzewkami w kościele.
Ofiary pieniężne prosimy przynosić do zakrystii lub na
plebanię. Wasze prezenty z pewnością wzbudzą uśmiech na
twarzach i radość w sercach potrzebujących, zwłaszcza dzieci.
Bóg Zapłać!
FUNDUSZ EMERYTALNY DLA OSÓB ZAKONNYCH
W diecezji Worcester w dniach 7 i 8 grudnia w odbędzie się
zbiórka na wsparcie funduszu emerytalnego dla osób
zakonnych, z którego korzysta obecnie 34.000 starszych sióstr,
braci i księży z różnych zakonów.
W naszej parafii zbiórka na ten cel odbędzie się w czasie
drugiej kolekty w dniach 14 i 15 grudnia. Ofiarę można złożyć
w specjalnej kopercie znajdującej się w rodzinnych pakietach.
RELIGIA
Zajęcia katechetyczne odbywają się jak zwykle w
poniedziałek. Najbliższe spotkanie 2 grudnia.
Bierzmowanie. Najbliższe spotkanie 2 grudnia o godz. 17:30 w
szkole.
Dzisiejsza druga kolekta jest przeznaczona na Zobowiązania Diecezjalne.
Druga kolekta w przyszłym tygodniu będzie przeznaczona na pokrycie kosztów utrzymania i energii.