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
Associate Pastor ............. Rev. Grzegorz Chodkowski
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.
***
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-February 26
4:00
r.s. Bruno and Helen Bembenek (anniversaries)
-int. children
Sunday-February 27
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Janusz Majczak and Jan Zdziarski -int. Zofia Borowy
9:30
r.s. r.s. John and Rita Wolak -int. family
11:00
s.p. Maria Portka (2-ga rocz.)
-int. corki Danuty z rodzina
Monday-February 28
6:30
r.s. Roman & Antonia Murzycki & dec. members of the
Murzycki family -int. Rose Rekowski and family
2 p.m. Webster Manor
Tuesday-March 1
6:30
r.s. Francis Kubicki -int. Edward & Anna Kudron
7:00
Za wypominki
Wednesday-March 2
6:30
r.s.Joseph Moroz (28th anniv.)
-int. wife Lena and daughters
7:00
r.s. Alexandra Brostek
-int. Waclawa and Antoni Karlowicz
Thursday-March 3
6:30
r.s. Richard Orlowski (13th anniv.) -int. wife Pauline
Friday-March 4 - _First Friday _
6:30
r.s. Bertha Gwozdz O’Connell -int. sister Theresa
7:00
For the deceased members of the Sacred Heart Society
8:30
r.s. David Brezniak -int. James Brezniak
7 p.m. s.p. Zygmunt Kokosinski -int. zona i dzieci
Saturday-March 5
7:00
r.s. Czeslaw Chojnicki -int. Anna Kokosinska and family
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Emily Czyzewski (12th anniv.) -int. husband Norman
and sons John and Mark
Sunday-March 6
7:00
s.p. Anna Wojcik -int. rodzina
8:15
r.s. John & Anthony Szczepaniak and Florence Reich
-int. Richard and Pat Parslow and family
9:30
r.s. Bernard Kozik -int. children of St. Joseph School
11:00
s.p.Franciszek Jankowski
-int. Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
1-25 Club Winner for the 21st Week - #3 Corie Wagner
Reminder: The 1-25 Club Banquet will take place on Saturday,
March 19, 2011, following the 4:00 p.m. Mass. Payments must be
in by March 7, 2011. Paid members will be eligible for the grand
prizes and dinner. Thank you for your cooperation.
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - February 20, 2011
Weekly $6293.50 (incl. $443.40 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $282; Fuel $1208; Catholic Home Missions $580 (incl.
$92 in loose money). The increase in the weekly collections have
helped us meet our monthly payment this month for the Diocesan
Obligations. Thank you for your generosity.
Stewardship Note: “Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will
take care of itself.” (Matthew 6:34).
Good Timing. The best time to do something worthwhile is
between yesterday and tomorrow. – Anon.
EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 27, 2011
Can a mother forget her infant,
be without tenderness for the
child of her womb?
Even should she forget,
I will never forget you.
– Isaiah 49:15
Don’t Be Anxious. People have, it seems, a natural
penchant for misplaced emphasis on important things. They
can easily get caught up with what they’re having for dinner
or what they will wear. Often it is a tragedy that helps
people to refocus on what is really important. What I shall
wear is an irrelevant question when I am facing surgery or
chemotherapy.
In today’s Gospel Jesus tells us not to worry. He doesn’t
say, “Don’t eat. Don’t cook. Don’t buy clothes.” He says,
“Don’t worry.” Jesus asks us not to relinquish our
responsibilities but to let go of our anxiety. Anxiety betrays
a lack of trust and Jesus reminds us that “Your heavenly
Father knows” all that you need (Matthew 6:32).
The second collection this weekend is for all remaining envelopes
in your budget packet
Next weekend, the first Sunday of the month, is designated for the
Diocesan Obligations
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
First Friday adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place
after the 7 a.m. Mass on March 4, 2011 and continue throughout
the day concluding at 3 p.m. with the Chaplet to the Divined Mercy
and benediction. Adorers are asked to attend at their scheduled
time. A Mass will also be celebrated at 7 p.m. in the Polish
language.
All members and parishioners are cordially invited to join us at
the 7 a.m. Mass which is designated for either the living or
deceased members of the Sacred Heart Society.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
Religious Ed - Classes 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Monday.
Retreat for Grades 6,7,8: A retreat will be held on Saturday,
March 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in our school cafeteria for all
6,7,8th grade Religious Education Students. The theme
“Understanding Self” is being presented by Terry Ann Renaud,
DRE of St. Roch Parish in Oxford. All students are required to
attend.
Confirmation. Classes are now being held on Monday nights from
7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the school. Father Gregorz will be the
catechist.
Lenten Family Event. Wednesday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
will be a Lenten family program for all families with children 6th
grade and younger in the school cafeteria. Come and join us to
learn about Lent and have fun as a family doing activities together.
SERRA CLUB DINNER MEETING
The Serra Club of Southern Worcester County, whose mission is
to support the seminarians of the diocese, invites you to attend its
monthly dinner meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2011, at 7 p.m.
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in the Colonial Restaurant, 290 Thompson Road, Webster.
The meal will be corned beef and cabbage with Irish potato soup
for an appetizer and a creme de menthe parfait for dessert. The
guest speaker will be James Brinker of Dudley who will talk about
his 2010 trip to Oberammergau, where the live Passion play has
been held every 10 years for several centuries.
The cost of the meal is $15.00. Those wishing to “come and see”
what Serra does are most welcome at no cost. Please call Constance
Favreau at 508-943-8293 to reserve a seat if you would like to join
us.
SCHOOL NEWS
The Family Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, March 6, 2011
at 9:30 a.m. All parents with their children are invited to this liturgy
and to the social which will follow in the school cafeteria.
HSA Auction. Don’t forget about the Auction at Point Breeze
on March 12th at 6 p.m. The Committee promises to treat you
to a delicious dinner, many opportunities to bid at the silent
auction, and take part in the Chinese Auctions and Raffles. The
main auction will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets at $20/person may be
ordered through the SJS Office or any HSA representative.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
50/50 Raffle. The Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph Basilica
Council #12980 will once again hold a 50/50 Raffle during the
month of March. The tickets will be sold one (1) for $5 or three (3)
for $10. The tickets will be sold at the entrances of the Basilica and
can also be obtained from any Knight. The past three winners each
received over $900 each. The Knights would like to thank you in
advance for your support.
There will be a Knights of Columbus meeting on March 2nd in
the Conference Room. There will be a dinner at 6 p.m. for members
only followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. The 50/50 tickets will be
given out at this time. Please try to attend.
‘IS GOD NECESSARY FOR MORALITY?’ A Public Debate
All are welcome to a public debate on the question ‘Is God
Necessary for Morality?’ which will take place on Saturday, March
5th, at 7:30 p.m., in the Cafeteria at St. John’s High School in
Shrewsbury. The debate is free and open to the public. The
debaters are representatives of the G.K. Chesterton Society of
Worcester and the Greater Worcester Humanists. Speaking on
behalf of the Chestertonians are Father Ken Cardinale of Our Lady
of Good Counsel Parish in West Boylston and Mr. Jim Brehany of
St. Paul’s Cathedral Parish. We hope you will consider attending.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
The March meeting of the St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club will
be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the school
cafeateria. After a brief business meeting, there will be a
presentation of “Women in History” by Cheryl Ducharme, who is
also hostess for the evening. Hope to see you there.
The St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club Annual Communion
Breakfast will be held on April 10, 2011. Breakfast will follow the
8:15 a.m. Mass at Lic’s Restaurant, Thompson Road, Webster.
Tickets are $12.00 and may be purchased by contacting Jo-Ann
Canty (508-943-8587), Jackie Skrocki (508-943-8132), Jane Wilk
(508-943-2236), Carrie’s Beauty Shoppe (508-943-0318), or at the
March meeting. Deadline for purchasing tickets is April 3, 2011.
– Joyce Dziedzic, Publicity Chairperson
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Auditions for Summer Play. Any youths currently in 5th-12th
grade are welcome to participate in the summer musical. If
interested in auditioning please contact Mrs. Valcour.Youth
Group Starting a Middle School Age Youth Group.
We are beginning the process of offering some Youth Group events
to youths in grades 3-5 from the three Webster parishes. If you are
interested in learning more please contact Mary Ellen Valcour at
[email protected] or 508-943-9544.
AMICUS POLONAIE AWARD
On February 5, 2011 Mr. Richard Nowak from Texas received a
special award Amicus Poloniae at a banquet in the Miami Surf
Club in Florida. Over 300 people attended the banquet including
many government officials, celebrities and dignitaries from the
United States, Canada and other countries. The award Amicus
Poloniae was presented to Mr. Nowak by the Polish Ambassador
to the United States Robert Kupiecki for his support and
philanthropic activities on behalf of Catholic education as well as
cultural causes. Mr. Nowak was accompanied by his wife Marie
and several friends. In his acceptance remarks Mr. Nowak
recognized the contribution of his Catholic education in St. Joseph
School in Webster, and the values and traditions of his family,
fostered and supported by his mother. She would have been proud
to witness this event. On behalf of St. Joseph School, the faculty
and the children, we congratulate Mr. Nowak and once again, thank
him for his continuous and unambiguous support, interest and
involvement in providing the children with a gym for their physical
education.
DONATIONS
St. Joseph Basilica. In memory of Anna Przybylek $400 given by
family and friends. Donations were also given by the Booster
Athletic Club and Philip and Judith Cassavant; Josephine Gorski
by Melinda Lightsey-Ford & Jim Ford and family; Sally Laskowski
by Esther & Glenn Elliott.
125th Basilica Anniversary Project. In memory of Stasia
Laskowski $225 by Margaret Milas.
St. Joseph Basilica School Gym Fund. In memory of Joseph M.
Tarsa, Sr. by Jane and Robert Saporito; Anna Przybylek by Louis
& Theresa Przystas; Irene Krupinski by Louis & Theresa Przystas,
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of: Irene
Krupinski by Carolyn Swierzbin; Anna Przybylek by John and
Carolyn Swierzbin, Chester & Patricia Przybylek.
FORTY DAYS FOR LIFE EVENT
Beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 9, and continuing through
April 17, the Diocese of Worcester will join with over 200 cities
throughout the United States, Canada and Abroad, with prayer,
fasting and peaceful vigil in the 40 Days of Life campaign which
will open its spring campaign with a Candlelight Vigil and
recitation of the rosary on Wednesday, March 9 from 5:30 to
6:30 p.m. Participants should meet at Problem Pregnancy, 495
Pleasant St., Worcester and bring a candle. All are welcome!
Bishop McManus encourages parishioners to participate in this
worthy effort which has borne great fruit through its life-saving
mission.
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FESTIVAL 2011
Special Gifts. It’s festival time again! The chairman of the
Special Gifts Booth is requesting donations. We will gratefully
accept cash prizes or gifts.
You may bring your gift to the rectory or place cash gifts in an
envelope labeled “Special Gifts Donation” and drop it in the church
collection basket. You may also call direct regarding your donation.
Please include your name and phone number with your gift. The
deadline for listing gifts on the raffle ticket is April 8, 2011. Thank
you for your support. – Betty Sabaj, Special Gifts Booth, 508-943-8570
BAPTISMAL NAME
In preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism for an infant, the selection
of a name by the parents should be seriously reflected. The former Code
of Canon Law stipulated that a name has to be Christian or a name of
a virtue. The revised Code of Canon Law supports the tradition,
however, it is more flexible. The chosen name should reflect the name
of a saint to intercede in heaven for their child but should never be
offensive to Christian sensitivity. Children should familiarize
themselves with the name of the saint they were privileged and honored
to carry.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
ÓSMA NIEDZIELA ZWYKºA - 27 lutego 2011
Czyó moóe niewiasta zapomnieƒ o swym niemowl“ciu, ta, która kocha
syna swego »ona? A nawet, gdyby ona zapomnia»a, Ja nie zapomn“ o
tobie. (Iz 49, 15)
Nie martwcie si“. Ludzie, jak si“ wydaje, maj naturaln sk»onnoу do
mylnego oceniania tego co jest dla nich waóne. Cz“sto problemem staj
si“ dla nich codzienne sprawy: w co si“ ubior“ dzisiaj, co zjem na
obiad? Czasami dopiero jakaÑ óyciowa tragedia pozwala im skupiƒ si“
na tym, co jest naprawd“ istotne. Co mam na siebie w»oóyƒ staje si“ bez
znaczenia, kiedy przed w perspektywie jest operacja lub d»ugotrwa»e,
ucióliwe leczenie.
W dzisiejszej Ewangelii Jezus mówi nam: „ nie martwcie si“”. Nie
mówi: "Nie jedz. Nie gotuj. Nie kupuj ubra½." Mówi:" Nie martwcie
si“. "Jezus nie prosi nas, abyÑmy zrezygnowali z naszych obowizków,
ale byÑmy uwolnili si“ od naszego niepokoju. L“k zdradza brak
zaufania i Jezus przypomina nam, óe "Ojciec wasz niebieski wie"
wszystko, czego nam potrzeba. (Mt 6, 32).
Drugi druga kolekta w dzisiejsz niedziel“ jest przeznaczona na
z»oóenie wszystkich zaleg»ych kopert.
W najbliósz, pierwsz niedziel“ miesica, zbiórka jest przeznaczona na
zobowizania wobec Diecezji.
ADORACJI NAJÐWI’TSZEGO SAKRAMENTU
W pierwszy pitek miesica adoracja NajÑwi“tszego Sakramentu
rozpocznie si“ po Mszy Ñw. o 7:00 i zostanie zako½czona Koronk do
Mi»osierdzia i b»ogos»awie½stwem o godz. 15:00.
Msza Ñw. w j“zyku polskim b“dzie odprawiona o godz. 19:00.
Wszystkich parafian serdecznie zapraszamy na Msz“ o godz. 7:00,
która odprawiana b“dzie zarówno óywych, jak i zmar»ych cz»onków
Towarzystwa NajÑwi“tszego Serca Pana Jezusa.
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Z BIURA DRE
Rel. Ed. - Lekcje w kaódy poniedzia»ek 17:30 do 18:30.
Rekolekcje dla klas 6,7,8 odb“d si“ w sobot“, 5 marca od 08:30 do
14:30 w naszej sto»ówce szkolnej dla wszystkich uczniów klas 6,7,8.
Temat: "Understanding Self" prezentowany b“dzie przez Terry Ann
Renaud, DRE z parafii Ðwi“tego Rocha w Oxford. Wszyscy studenci
s zobowizani do wzi“cia udzia»u.
Bierzmowanie. Zaj“cia b“d si“ odbywaƒ w poniedzia»kowe wieczory
od 19:00 do 20:15 w szkole. Zaj“cia b“dzie prowadzi» ks. Grzegorz.
Wieli Post. W Ñrod“, 2 marca o godz. 18:30 do 7: 30 odb“dzie si“ w
szkolnej sto»ówce wielkopostny program rodzinny dla rodzin z dzieƒmi
z klasy 6 i m»odszych. Przy»cz si“ do nas, aby pog»“biƒ znajomoу
Wielki Post i wspólnie z rodzin sp“dziƒ czas.
W niedziel“, 6 marca o godz. 09:30 zostanie odprawiona rodzinna Msza
Ñw. Wszyscy rodzice z dzieƒmi s zaproszeni do udzia»u w tej liturgii
i na spotkanie, które odb“dzie si“ w szkolnej sto»ówce tuó po Mszy.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN'S CLUB
Marcowe spotkanie odb“dzie si“ we wtorek, 8 marca o godz. 19:00 w
cafeterii szko»y. Po krótkim spotkaniu biznesowym, Cheryl Ducharme
poprowadzi prezentacj“ p.t: "Kobiety w historii". Do zobaczenia.
St. Joseph Polish Women's Club organizuje w dniu 10 kwietnia, po
Mszy Ñw. o godz. 08:15, coroczne wspólnotowe Ñniadanie. Odb“dzie si“
ono w restauracji Lic’s na Thompson Road w Webster. Bilety w cenie
$ 12.00 moóna nabyƒ kontaktujc si“ z Jo-Ann Canty (508-943-8587),
Jackie Skrocki (508-943-8132), Jane Wilk (508-943-2236), Carrie's
Beauty Shoppe (508-943-0318 ) lub na spotkaniu w marcu. Ostateczny
termin na zakup biletów up»ywa 03 kwietnia.
NAGRODA AMICUS POLONAIE
W dniu 05 lutego 2011 pan Richard Nowak z Teksasu otrzyma»
specjaln nagrod“ Amicus Poloniae. Ponad 300 osób wzi“»o udzia» w
tym uroczystym wydarzeniu, w»aczajc wielu urz“dników
pa½stwowych, gwiazd i osobistoÑci ze Stanów Zjednoczonych, Kanady
i innych krajów. Nagroda Amicus Poloniae zosta» przyznana Panu
Nowakowi przez polskiego ambasadora w Stanach Zjednoczonych,
pana Roberta Kupieckiego, za wsparcie i dzia»ania filantropijne na rzecz
edukacji katolickiej i wydarze½ kulturalnych. Pan Nowak by» w
towarzystwie óony Marie i kilkorga przyjació»mi. W swoim wystpieniu
podkreÑli» wk»ad St. Joseph School w Webster w jego edukacj“
katolick, jak równieó wartoÑci i tradycje swojej rodziny, kultywowane
i podtrzymywane przez jego matk“. W imieniu St. Joseph School,
pracowników i dzieci, gratulujemy Panu Nowakowi i jeszcze raz
dzi“kujemy mu za cig»e wsparcie, zainteresowanie i zaangaóowanie w
program budowy sali gimnastycznej dla zapewnienia dzieciom lepszego
wychowania fizycznego.
40 DNI DLA òYCIA
W srod“, 9 marca od 5:30 do 18:30 40 modlitw róóa½cowe
rozpocznie si“ Candlelight Vigil otwierajca kampani“ 40 Dni dla
òycia. Uczestnicy gromadz si“ w Problem Pregnancy, 495 Pleasant St.,
Worcester . Kaódy przynosi Ñwiec“. Wszyscy s mile widziani! Wi“cej
informacji na: www.40daysforlife.com/worcester