Saint Joseph Basifica A - St. Joseph Basilica, Webster

Saint Joseph Basifica A
cPari'fi of the Third-Millennium
Mission Statement
Saint Joseph Parish is committed to proclaim the gospel message of Jesus
Christ as a Catholic community offaith, 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.saintjosephbasllica.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 - SPOWIEDZ
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.
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector: ............................ Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Associate Pastor ........... Rev. Ryszard W. Polek
In residence: .................. Rev. Joseph Bielonko
Adm. Secretary............... Terry Miller
Financial Secretary......... Ewa Mamro
508-949-2985
Dir. of Rel. Ed . .............. Mary Jolda
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 wymaczone niedziele. Proszç
zadzwonié na plebaniç, aby ustaliá datç. Rodzice zobowizani sa
do krótkiej katechezy.
SAKRAMIENT MALZENSTWA: Narzeczeni powinni
zawiadomiC kancelariç parafiahuft rok przed dat4 glubu.
SAKRAMENT CHORYCH: Po sakramentalnq, poslugç
ksiçdza proszç dzwoniá na plebaniç.
ZAPISY DO PARAFH: Parafia 9w. Józefa serdecznie zaprasza
nowych czlonków. 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......................Miss Heather Duclos
July 5, 2009 5 lipiec 2009 r.
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FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 5, 2009
MY
My grace is sufficient for you,
for power is made perfect in
weakness.
Masses for the week
Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-July 4
4:00
r.s. Veronica, Frank and Francis Kosakoski
-mt. Ingrid and Edward Kosakoski
Sunday-July 5
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Felix Miller -mt. Thomas & Frances Mikolajczak
9:30
r.s. Joseph Baldowski -mt. son and family
11:00
s.p. Franciszek, Maria i Stanislaw Kurpiel
-mt. Edward i Anna Kudron
Monday-July 6
6:30
r.s. James B. Kokernak -mt. wife and family
2 pm Christopher Heights
Tuesday-July 7
6:30
0 blogoslawienstwo dia rodziny Ropelewskich
-i. Czeslawa Roplelewska z New Britain
Wednesday-July 8
6:30
Special intention for Dariusz and Lidia Siekiera
-i. Wanda and Piotr Siekiera from New Britain
7:00
r.s. Lena Swierzbin -mt. Mary Jane Adams
Thursday-July 9
6:30
r.s. Ziggy Czernicki -mt. wife Doris and family
Friday-July 10
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
6:30
Saturday-July 11
7:00
r.s. Beatrice Makara (4th anniv.) -mt. family
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. Joseph Sr., Stasia, Joseph Jr., James, Charles and Carl
Gogolinski -mt. family
Sunday-July 12
7:00
Zaparafian
Za wstawiennictwem Sw. Jozefa o zdrowie i
8:15
blogoslawienstwo calej rodziny Waszczakow
-int. Alfreda Kuczynska z New Britain
9:30
r.s. Edward Kozlowski -mt. wife and family
11:00
s.p. Franciszek Turowski -mt. Ewy z rodzina
1-25 Club Winner for the 14 " Week - #35 Mark Czyzewski
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - June 28, 2009
Weekly $5251.25 (incl. $282.25 in loose money); Fuel $485,
Diocesan Obligations $165;
Peter's Pence $820 (incl. $148 in loose money).
Stewardship Message. "Giving until it hurts" isn't an accurate
measure of generosity because some people are more easily hurt
than others. Most people consider themselves to be generous. But
true generosity requires more than just plunking a few coins into the
Salvation Army bucket at Christmastime. Ask yourself these
questions: 1) Do I have the proper attitude? God wants you to be
a cheerful giver (2 Cor. 9:7). How much you give away is irrelevant
if your motive isn't right. 2) Is my generosity productive? A
contribution to "Citizens Against Speed Bumps" may be tax
deductible, but is it a worthy investment of God's resources? Your
giving should make a difference in the lives of people in need.
Let God lead your decisions for where and how much to give.
I
—2 Corinthians 12:9
FOR,
:
Obstacles. The prophet Ezekiel, Saint
Paul, and the Lord Jesus share
something in common in today's scripture readings. They
all experience obstacles to their ministry. Ezekiel is
summoned to prophesy to the Israelites, who are "Hard of
face and obstinate of heart" (Ezekiel 2:4). Saint Paul
recounts how he has been given a "thorn in the flesh" (2
Corinthians 12:7). The Lord Jesus is unable to perform
many signs in his native place. The Gospel tells us that
"(He) was amazed at their lack of faith" (Mark 6:6). We,
too, sometimes encounter obstacles as we travel along the
journey of faith. So often we experience weakness on this
journey. Let the words of the Lord to Saint Paul encourage
us today: "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made
perfect in weakness."
The second collection this weekend is designated for the
Diocesan Obligations
The second collection next Sunday, the 2h' Sunday of the
month, is for donations to Phase III
CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY
Sunday, July 5th, is the first Sunday of the month and we
will pray the chaplet to the Divine Mercy at 3 p.m. followed
by benediction. We realize this is a holiday weekend but to
recite the chaplet to the Divine Mercy at 3 p.m. at the hour
of mercy is worth a little sacrifice.
ST. MARIA GORETTI
Maria Goretti, saint and martyr,
was born in Corinaldo, Italy on ,T
October 16, 1890 to humble
sharecroppers. Maria quickly
matured in grace and holiness in the
eyes of friends. After losing her
father to malaria, her charming
modesty and free acceptance of a
hundred thankless home chores distinguished her from the
other children. Alessandro Serenelli, with whom the Goretti
family shared a home, attacked Maria with intent to sexually
abuse her on July 5, 1902, stabbing her 14 times. The doctors
were unable to save her life and she died forgiving and
praying for her attacker. She died at the age of 12 on July 6,
1902. Maria was beatified by the Roman Catholic Church in
1947 and declared a Saint in St. Peter's Square on June 24,
1950 by Pope Pius XII, becoming the youngest officially
recognized Roman Catholic saint. Her feast day is observed
on July 6
July 5, 2009 - 5 lipiec 2009 r.
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DONATIONS
Saint Joseph Basilica. We acknowledge with gratitude the
donation of $100 given on the occasion of the baptism of
Brook Lynn Guertin, granddaughter of Albert and Dolores
David. May the child grow in the grace of God.
Thank You. The flowers on the Main Altar were donated by
Dotie Kasierski in memory of the Hencinski, Cazeault,
Dziedzic and Kasierski families.
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BINGO EVERY SUNDAY A
SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
Doors open at 4 p.m. - Games begin at 5:45 p.m.
Progressive Jackpot - Two Winner Take All's
Free Coffee - Variety of Home Made Food
Members of the Knights of Columbus
L ---------------will assist from4to6jm
CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY
Outdoor Movie Nights. Celebrate summer by watching a
movie projected onto a large screen in Mrs. Valcour's
backyard. Free popcorn and beverages will be available. You
are welcome to bring snacks to share with the group. Bring
a blanket or lawn chair for your seat. Come at 7 pm to play
Wiffle Ball and Badminton; movie begins at 8 pm and goes
until 10 pm. Jr. Movie Night is Wed. July 15: "Hotel for
Dogs" will be the movie. Sr. Movie Night is Wed. July 29:
"Pink Panther 2" will be the movie. Please let Mrs. Valcour
know if you plan on attending.
Wii Bowling at Christopher Heights. The Webster Youth
Group has been invited to participate in a Wii Bowling
competition with some of the residents of Christopher
Heights in Webster on Wednesday, July 15 'h from 2-3:30 pm.
Space is limited; if you would like to participate please let
Mrs. Valcour know as soon as possible.
Canobie Lake Park. Tuesday July 21. Cost is $21per
person. Rain date is July 28th• Let Mrs. Valcour know when
you have completed your hour at the Chapel so you can be
added to the list. For more information, contact Mary Ellen
Valcour mevalcour(charter.net 508-943-9544.
GYM AND PARISH CENTER UPDATE
There are so many details which have to be addressed
before we begin the construction of our project. The land was
surveyed and tested by Para Land Surveyors which included
utility and topography inventory, drainage and storm water
calculations etc. The architects met with the faculty two
weeks ago, and with the Steering Committee this past week
to review the schematic design of various components, make
suggestions and develop a final architectural plan which
should be completed by the end of July.
A project of this scale requires a large number of dedicated
people and therefore we are in the process of organizing
several committees. Mr. John McNally, General Chairman,
announced the following:
Steering Committee-John McNally, Msgr. Czarnecki,
Donald Cushing, Sylvia Kitka, Aileen Fanning, Terry Miller,
Clem Starosta. This committee plays a very important role by
providing general supervision of the project, coordinating the
work of the committees, communicating with the fund
raising agency, Community Counseling Service, and
addressing issues as they arise. They meet several times each
month to review the progress.
Alumni Research Committee: Jane Gogolinskichairperson,Virginia Woznicki, Patty Parsiow, Sylvia Kitka,
Joanne Minarik, Donna Recko, Maryanne Weaver, Carmine
Cacciapuoti, Connie Czechowski, Tessa Mailloux, Dottie
Kasierski, Terry Wagner, Marion Winters. The committee is
conducting research on the alumni of St. Joseph School from
1928 to the present. So far, the data base has been developed
in Microsoft Office. The committee is asking parishioners
and friends to submit reunion brochures from the high school
of their graduation, but especially from Bartlett High. Any
information please convey to the chairperson, Mrs. Jane
Gogolinski, 508-943-5963. The next meeting of the
committee will be on Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. in Saint
Joseph School.
Construction Committee - Thomas McNally, Jack
Podgorny, Al Soto, Betsy Robbins, Tadeusz Dziechciarz,
Zbigniew Mroczka.
We are grateful to these individuals who with total
dedication and enthusiasm sacrifice so much time. They are
indeed, not just volunteers but working volunteers.
SCHOOL NEWS
We are still accepting registration for St. Joseph School
from Pre-K-Gr. 8. The most popular grades are Pre-K and
Kindergarten. They are near capacity. Although we accept
everyone to Pre-K regardless of religious denomination or
ethnic origin, priority will be given to children who plan to
continue their education at St. Joseph School. Thanks to the
generosity of many people we can keep the tuition on a
comfortable level for the parents so they could obtain a
Catholic education for their children. Also, we were able to
equip the school with the latest technological tools which
makes learning enjoyable and effective. There is no
substitute for good education and formation. For information
or tour of the school please call the Principal, Mr. Donald
Cushing, from 9 to 1 p.m. tel. 508-943-0378, or the rectory
in the afternoon hours.
CATHOLIC FREE PRESS
The diocesan newspaper, the Catholic Free Press, is
something like our parish bulletin. You cannot afford not to
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read it. It provides information about the universal church events,
teaching of the Holy Father, and our diocesan news. Its doctrinal
orthodoxy, fairness in reporting, and clarity of messages makes
it easy to read for people of every age. I strongly recommend that
every house should subscribe to this newspaper. For details
please call the rectory.
MESSAGE FROM FATHER JOSEPH BIELONKO
I am leaving Webster and Saint Joseph Basilica to go for an
extended vacation to Poland. I hope that my stay in Poland will
help me to improve my health and perhaps I will have a chance
to return and still be of service in the diocese. Therefore I ask
you for your prayers. I am grateful to Msgr. Czarnecki, and the
parishioners and friends of the Basilica for all the good deeds I
experienced in St. Joseph parish. I want to assure of my
remembrance in prayer. For those who would like to keep in
touch with me via correspondence or even visits I am providing
you with my address in Poland:
Jozef Bielonko
Jozef Bielonko
ul. Futrynowa 4
ul. Wiegierska 25
95-030 Starowa Gora
15-616 Bialystok
Gm. Rzgow, woj. Lodzkie
Poland
Tel. 011-48-42-2279-184
irs uis i iv t
ri
Ks. JozefBielonko wyjezdza do Polski na przedluzone wakacje. Tam
bedzie sie leczyc, by podreperowac swoje zdrowie i wrocic do pracy w
diecezji. Stad prosze o modlitwe. Zarazem dziekuje Ks. Pralatowi,
wszystkim Parafianom i sympatykom tej Bazyliki za wszelkie dobra
swiadczone dia mnie, a przede wszystkim za modlitwe. W zamian
zapewniam Was wszystkich o swojej modlitwie. Dia chcacych
utrzymywac korespondencje i odwiedzenia mnie, podaje adresy:
Jozef Bielonko
Jozef Bielonko
ul. Futrynowa 4
ul. Wiegierska 25
95-030 Starowa Gora
15-616 Bialystok
Gm. Rzgow, woj. Lodzkie
Poland
Tel. 011-48-42-2279-184
CZETRNASTA NIEDZIELA ZWYKLA. W dzisiejszych czytaniach
prorok Ezekiel, w. Pawel i Pan Jezusa napotykajq trudnoci w swoim
powolaniu, w swojej posludze pasterskiej. My r6wniei napotykamy
trudnoci i upadamy kroczqc drogq wiary. Niech slowa w. Pawla
napelniq nas nadziejq i otuchq: ,,Moje laski sq wystarczajqce dla Was,
gdy2 sila jest najmocniejsza w slabosci".
DRUGA KOLEKTA przeznaczona jest na miesitczne rachunki z
diecezji, za róne ubezpieczenia obiektów parafialnych, ubezpieczenia
cywilne, podatek, itp. - czyli tzw. Diocesan Obligations. Prosimy o
ofiarnoé.
STEWARDSHIP. Wielu ludzi uwaa sic za szczodrych, ale prawdziwa
ofiamoé wymaga czego§ wiçcej ni2 wrzucenia kilku monet do koszyka
Armii Zbawienia w okresie Boego Narodzenia. Trzeba zadaé sobie
nastçpujqce pytania: 1) jakie jest moje nastawienie do ofiarnosci? Bog
Paue 5
chce, abymy byli radosnymi ofiarodawcami (2 Kor 9:7) lie sic daje nie
jest wa±ne, je±eli motywjest zly. 2) Czy moja ofiarajest produktywna?
Ofiara na rzecz np. ,,Obywateii przeciwko ograniczeniu prçdkoci"
mo±e byd odpisana od podatku, ale czy warto inwestowac w to Boe
dary? Ka±da ofiarnod powinna wpIynd na zmianç iycia bardziej
potrzebujcych. W modlitwie pros Pana Boga, aby pomogl Ci w
wyborze gdzie i He ofiarowaé.
KORONKA DO MILOSIERDZIA BOEGO bçdzie w niedzielç, 5
lipca o 3 p.m. Po odmOwieniu koronki bçdzie wystawienie
Najwiçtszego Sakramentu. Pomimo, ie jest to diugi weekend
powinnimy sic trochç powiçcié, aby wspólnie prosié o potrzebna laski
W tej szczególnej Godzinie Milosierdzia.
W. MARIA GORETTI, mcczenniczka, urodzila sic w Corinaido we
Wloszech, 16.X.1890 r. w domu ubogich rolników. Bardzo szybko
zostala uwa±ana za dojrzalq w wierze wrOd swoich rówienikOw. Po
mierci ojca, który zmarl na maiaric Maria wyrO±niala sic od
rodzeñstwa obowiqzkowociq i pracowitociq. Aleksandro Sereneili,
który mieszkal w domu Gorettich, 5 lipca 1902 próbowal zgwalcid jq
i zabil zadajqc jej 14 §miertelnych ran. Umierajqc modiila sic za
napastnika i wybaczyla mu. Zmarla w wieku 12 lat, 6 lipca 1902 r.
Zostala ogloszona blogosiawionq w 1947, a nastçpnie §wiqt4 4 czerwca
1950 r. przez papiea Piusa XII. Byla wtedy najmlodszq witq
oficjalnie przyjçtq przez Kociól Rzymsko-Katolicki. Jej §wiçto
obchodzimy wialnie jutro, czyli 6 lipca.
SALA GIMANSTYCZNA I CENTRUM PARAFIALNE. Zanim
rozpoczniemy budowç tego projektu trzeba dopatrzyé wielu
szczególOw. W tym tygodniu geodeci z firmy Para Land Surveying
wymierzali I sprawdzaii ziemiç z uwagq na linie wodociqgowe, drena,
obliczali potrzeby odplywu wody deszczowej, itp. Dwa tygodnie temu
architekci spotkali sic z nauczycieiami, a w ubieglym tygodniu z
Komitetem Nadzorczym (Steering Committee), aby omówid schematy
wielu komponentów budowy biorqc pod uwagç wiele uwag i sugestii.
Ostateczne plany budowy powinny bye gotowe pod koniec lipca.
Proj ekt tego rozmiaru wymaga zaangaowania wielu ofiarnych ludzi i
jestemy wlanie w trakcie tworzenia kilku podkomitetów.
Przewodniczqcy projektu p. John McNally oglasza czlonków
poszczegolnych komitetOw, ktOrych nazwiska wymienione sq w
angieiskiej czcci biuletynu. Dzikujç z glçbi serca tym
woluntariuszom, którzy z wielkim zaanga±owaniem powiçcajq swój
czas na rozwój i realizacjç tego projektu.
ZE SZKOLY. Ciqgie przyjmujemy zapisy do wszystkich kias Szkoly
w. Józefa. Zauwa±ylimy, najszybciej wypelniajq sic kiasy przedszkola
i zerówki, dlatego chcemy Was zachccie do zapisywania sic zanim
bcdzie za póno. Chocia± akceptujemy dzieci z rO±nych wyznañ
religijnych i spoza parafli, pierwszeñstwo bcdziemy dawad dzieciom,
które planujq kontynuowad nauke w szkole 9w. Józefa. Dzicki
ofiamoci wielu ludzi mo±emy utrzymywaC ezesne na stosunkowo
niskim poziomie, dia tych, ktorym prawdziwie zale±y na katolickim
wyksztalceniu dzieci. Moglimy tei wyposa±yC szkolc w nowoczesnq
technologiç, ktOra jui od najmIodszych kias przedszkolnych pomaga
przyswajaC naukc w sposOb przyjemny, ale efektywny. Nie ma
wickszego powiccenia dia dziecka nii zapewnienie mu dobrego
wyksztalcenia i religijnego wychowania. Po szczególowe informacje
prosimy dzwonid do dyrektora szkoly p. Donalda Cushinga 508-9430378 od 9-ej do 1 p.m. lub na plebanie 508-943-0467 p0 poludniu.