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Saint Joseph Basilica
Parish of the Third Millennium
53 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570 • Phone: 508-943-0467 • Fax: 508-943-0808
E-mail: [email protected] • Parish WebSite: www.saintjosephbasilica.com
THE JOURNEY OF LENT is about being born again by participating
in the death and resurrection of Jesus and about that journey
from Galilee to Jerusalem. The journey of Lent with its climax on
Good Friday and Easter, is about embarking on the way of Jesus
on that path of mortality and transformation that is at the very
center of the Christian life. When you think of it, who of us does
not yearn for this? Who of us does not yearn for a fuller
connection to life? Who does not yearn for an identity that
releases us from anxiety and self-preoccupation? May we this
Lent experience that internal transformation that is at the center
of the Christian life.
WIELKI POST to czas powtórnego, duchowego narodzenia,
poprzez uczestnictwo w męce i zmartwychwstaniu Jezusa. Wielki
Post to czas nawrócenia i pokuty. To czas zastanowienia się nad
swoim życiem w kontekście przykazań Bożych. To czas
przygotowania się do świętowania najważniejszej uroczystości
Chrześcijaństwa — Wielkanocy. To czas dobrych postanowień i
modlitwy połączonej z osobistym wysiłkiem wytrwania w nich. To
wreszcie czas odkrycia na nowo wielkiej miłości Boga, który
„swojego Syna dał, aby każdy kto w niego wierzy, nie zginął, ale
miał życie wieczne”.
Lenten Cross in St. Joseph Basilica
Krzyż Wielkopostny w Bazylice Św. Józefa
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Sunday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00(Polish), 8:15, 9:30, 11:00(Polish)
Holy Day Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Holy Day: 7:00, 8:15(Polish), 9:30, 7:00 p.m(Bilingual)
Weekdays: 6:30 (m-f) & 7:00 a.m. (w, f, sat.)
CONFESSIONS DURING LENT
Saturday —
Eve of Holy Days —
Thursday before First Friday —
First Friday —
Sunday —
Everyday —
3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector:
Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Associate Pastor Rev. Ryszard W. Polek
In residence
Rev. Joseph Bielonko
Adm. Secretary Terry Miller
Finance Secretary Ewa Mamro
Cemetery Mgr. Kevin Rekowski
Dir. of Rel. Ed.
Mary Jolda 508-949-2985
Organist
Robert Wójcik
Sacristans
Al Richard & Joseph Ziak
SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
47 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0378 Fax: 508-949-0581
www.saintjosephschool.net
Principal —
Secretary —
Mr. Donald F. Cushing
Miss Heather Duclos
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Masses for the week Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-March 7
4:00
r.s. Emily Czyzewski (10th anniv.)
-int. husband Norman and sons Mark and John
Sunday-March 8
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Leo Chlapowski (1st anniv.)
-int. Lisa, Kelly, Corey and family
9:30
r.s. Emil DuPont (month’ mind)
-int. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
11:00
1) s.p. Jan Dzienski (17 rocz. smierci) -int. rodzina
2) s.p. Jan Sarzynski -int. rodzina
Monday-March 9
6:30
r.s. Antoinette Duso, Rose E. Bastek and Joseph Siok, Jr.
-int. Stephanie Kos
2 pm Oakwood Nursing Home
r.s. Edwin and Connie Lamb -int. M/M Joseph Borowski
Tuesday-March 10
6:30
r.s. James B. Kokernak (3rd anniv.) -int. wife and family
Wednesday-March 11
6:30
r.s. Frank Kucharski (5th anniv.)
-int. daughters Mary Kowalczyk and Ann Van Nort
7:00
Za wypominki
Thursday-March 12
6:30
r.s. Stasia A. Murzycki -int. Rose Rekowski and family
Friday-March 13
6:30
r.s. Emily Kulpan -int. Charlotte Kulpan
7:00
r.s. Stasia (anniv.) and John Rzeszutko -int. family
Saturday-March 14
7:00
r.s. Julia Wawrzyniak (anniv.) -int. daughter
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. James Gogolinski (1st anniv.) -int. wife and children
Sunday-March 15
7:00
For all the living and deceased enrolled in the Friends of
St. Joseph School Fund
8:15
r.s. Frances & Zigmont Zdrok -int. son Joseph & family
9:30
r.s. Irene Kokocinski McNally (7th anniv.)
-int. husband and family
11:00
s.p. Honorata Kula (14th anniv.)
1-25 Club Winner for the 24th Week - #59 Barbara Bembenek
Reminder: The 1-25 Club Banquet will be held on Saturday, March
14, 2009 following the 4 p.m. Mass.
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - March 1, 2009
Weekly $5104 (incl. $306 in loose money); Diocesan Obligations
$1541.61 (incl. $34.61 in loose money); Fuel $219.
Reminder: The phrase Diocesan Obligations connotes payments to the
diocese who as a corporation sole pays for all the parish entities such as:
Liability Insurance, Property Insurance, Worker’s Compensation, Health
Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Lay Employee Retirement, Custodial
Care, Priests Retirement, diocesan Tax. These annual obligations for a
given parish is divided into monthly payments which is slightly above
$6000 this year. I am very grateful for your generosity and understanding.
This is now our highest priority to be current with our payments.
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
March 8, 2009
If God is for us, who can be against us?
– Romans 8:31b
The second collection this weekend is designated for the
Church in Latin America
PARISH RETREAT
The season of Spring is always associated with new life,
development and growth. Lent is the Spring season in our spiritual
life. On Saturday, March 21st until March 25th we are offering the
opportunity to participate in the Lenten retreat. The Retreat Master
is Rev. Christopher Wieliczko, former Provincial of the Pauline
Fathers in the United States with headquarters in Doylestown, PA.
Besides Sunday Mass, everyone is expected to participate in the
retreat on Monday (English), Tuesday (Polish) and Wednesday
(bilingual). We especially urge all parish ministries, and
organizations to take part in this sacred time in our parish. Please
mark your calendar and encourage your family members, friends
and neighbors to join you.
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH FESTIVAL 36
The first General Meeting of the Festival took place on Tuesday,
March 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Unfortunately, the
attendance was disappointing. The General Meeting of parishioners
and school parents is important to provide new ideas, solicit help
and create a network of mutual support in a common purpose. It is
our understanding that the small crowd was not the result of a
negative attitude, uncaring or indifference by the parishioners and
parents, but the cold weather and slippery roads hindered
attendance. About 18 people who attended enthusiastically vowed
their help and commitment to this important social, cultural and
fundraising event which has a long tradition in our parish. We
expect and hope that you will complete the festival volunteer
forms which are located at the entrance of the church or in the pews
and return them in the collection basket as soon as possible. We are
especially concerned for workers in the kitchen which are needed
for several days prior to the festival, set-up people and help after
the festival to dismantle the booths. – Eileen Fanning and John Bronzo
Special Gifts. It’s Festival time again. The Special Gifts Booth for
the St. Joseph Parish Festival 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 12, 2009.
Thank you for your support. – Betty Sabaj, Sp. Gifts Booth, 508-943-8570
REMINDER
Our St. Joseph Basilica Family in its attempt to re-assess the
degree of our faith, commitment to God and His Church, asked
everyone to complete commitment forms and return to the parish.
Stewardship is a spiritual development which is not a single event
but a continuous process through challenges, opportunities and
events of our life. At the beginning of our Lenten journey to Easter
Sunday which is so significant to life we want to make the next
step in our commitment to serve God and His Church. I trust that
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each one of us will assess all of our abilities, God’s gifts and
blessings and accordingly make our personal commitment. The
forms may be returned in the collection basket this weekend or next
Sunday.
DONATIONS
Saint Joseph Basilica. In memory of Olga Pendrak by Lori and
David Rand; Carol Grundel by M/M James Kolodziejczak;
Joseph Jolda by Carolyn J. Pailler.
St. Joseph School Immediate Needs Fund. In memory of: Joseph
Jolda by Virginia Woznicki; Carol Grundel by Elizabeth Meagher,
Sue and Joe Werbecki; Richard Jakubowski by M/M Charles
Baron.
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of: Lena
Swierzbin by Louis & Marlene Guenther, John & Arlene Gasparik;
Richard Williams by John & Arlene Gasparik, Rose Desrosiers.
BURNING OF THE MORTGAGE BARBECUE
This is a wonderful opportunity for the parish community to come
together and celebrate the milestone achievement of eliminating the
renovation debt. Not only are we happy that the debt was paid but
the project itself is admired by outsiders and praised by our
parishioners. I would like to bring to your attention a beautiful
pictorial article about the Basilica which is presented in the
Worcester Living Magazine bi-monthly publication for
March/April 2009 for $3.95. It is available in magazine stands in
local stores.
Any close-knit community with such an achievement when it is
paid feels a spontaneous need to get together to celebrate in a spirit
of joy and solidarity. Tickets will be sold this weekend after all
Masses. Considering the limited space in the cafeteria, seats will be
available on a first-come first-served basis.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY
On the weekend of March 15, the annual campaign for Partners in
Charity will take place at all Masses. The majority of you who
contributed last year received a letter from the bishop explaining
the use of the money and the need to continue to serve people of
need in our diocese. A great percentage of this money goes for
continuing the work of 29 charitable, educational and pastoral
agencies. The quota for our parish is $20,250. I am aware of our
economic situation and your limited resources but I hope and pray
that we could again this year meet our quota. Thank you for your
generosity and understanding.
Stewardship Note: “I know how devoted you are to God, since
you did not withhold from me your own beloved son.” (Gen.
22:12). Abraham was so devoted to God that he was willing to
sacrifice his only son. How does our own devotion compare? Do
we withhold time, talent and treasure from the God who sacrificed
His only Son for us?
SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL DINNER & AUCTION
Please join us for an exciting evening at Point Breeze Restaurant
on March 28, 2009 to enjoy the Saint Joseph School Dinner and
Auction sponsored by the HSA. At 6 p.m. cocktails, silent auction
and preview. At 7 p.m. buffet dinner followed by Live Auction and
music. Tickets are $20 per person and are available from the
School Office, tel. 508-943-0378. Tickets also will be sold
following Masses during the weekend of March 7-8.
Don’t miss out on these great auction items: Nikon Coolpix Digital
Camera Package — Coach Handbag —Vero Beach Fl Condo
available for one week in April, May or June 2009 with
accommodations for 4 — Cape Cod Weekend — Patriots & Red
Sox Items — Tour of the Statehouse & Lunch with Rep. Paul
Kujawski — Theme Baskets: Spa, Golf Lovers, Mother’s Day,
Father’s Day, Gift Cards Galore, Gourmet and more...—New
England Attractions Packages include Six Flags, Coco Key Water
Resort, Imax Theater, Wachusett Mountain and much more.
All parents, grandparents, parishioners and friends of Saint
Joseph School are invited to attend this annual event. The auction
is a fundraiser to support programs for our students and faculty.
– Tina Gorski Strong
FELICIAN SISTERS ANNUAL SUPPER
The Felician Sisters are sponsoring a Polish Supper on March 28,
2009 at the Our Lady of the Angels Convent in Enfield CT from 36:30 p.m. Cost of tickets is $9.50/person. This delicious Polish
Supper includes kielbasa, pierogi, golabek, rye bread, cabbage,
beverage and dessert. Take out orders and Babki are available.
Proceeds to benefit the elderly and infirm Sisters.
GODSPELL PRESENTED IN SOUTHBRIDGE
On Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 6 p.m. the musical based on the
Gospel of St. Matthew will be presented at Notre Dame Church,
446 Main St., Southbridge MA. This show is one of the biggest hits
of all times, both on and off Broadway. The parables that Jesus
shared with his followers will be portrayed through song, dance,
pantomime, vaudevillian style, clowning and charades. Godspell is
a unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness,
tolerance and love. Tickets purchased prior to March 15 - $7/each;
regular price $8/each. For additional information contact Joan
Matte or Darleen Farland at 508-765-0601.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Doors open at 4 p.m. - Games begin at 5:45 p.m.
Progressive jackpot!
Two Winner Take All’s - Free Coffee - Open Snack Bar
This Sunday the parents of students in Grades 1, 7 and 8 are
scheduled to volunteer their services between the hours of 4
and 6 pm
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
Spring is in the air! The monthly meeting will be held on March
10th at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. This month’s meeting features
Marcia from Eddie’s Greenhouse, who will be bringing a breath of
Spring with her flower presentation, following the general meeting.
Hostess is Patricia Williams. Communion Breakfast tickets will be
available at the meting. Come & enjoy!!
St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club is pleased to announce that
scholarship applications are available to active members whose son
or daughter will be graduating from high school and entering their
first year of college. Applications are also available for students of
St. Joseph School entering the fall term. Applications for both
scholarships will be available at the March 10th meeting or by
contacting President Jill Manak at 508-943-1810.
– Judi Dery, Publicity Chairperson
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9th ANNUAL DIOCESAN CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE
All parish men are invited to this annual Conference scheduled for
Worcester’s DCU Center, on Saturday, March 28th. Hear dynamic
talks from outstanding Catholic leaders. Diocesan priests and
bishops will hear confessions. Ticket prices increase on Saturday,
March 13th, so get them now. Visit our website www.firstmensconf.org for complete information and ticket
purchases.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sun. Mar. 8 - First Eucharist Parent/Student Session after the 9:30 am
Mass in school; Altar Servers Meeting with parents in cafeteria
following the 9:30 a.m. Mass
Mon. Mar. 9 - Rel. Ed classes 5:30-6:30 pm.
Tues. Mar. 10 - RCIA 7 p.m. in school; St. Joseph Polish Women’s
Club Meeting
Sat. Mar. 14 - 1-25 Club Banquet
Mon. Mar. 16 - Religious Ed classes 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Tues. Mar. 17 - RCIA 7 pm in school
Sat. Mar. 21 - Burning of the Renovation Mortgage Barbecue
following the 4 p.m. Mass in cafeteria
Mar. 21-25 - Parish Retreat. Please reserve these dates!
Mon. Mar. 23 - Religious Ed classes for parents and students 5:30 pm
to 6:30 pm in Church.
Sat. Mar. 28-Saint Joseph School Dinner and Auction
Mon. Mar. 30 - Religious Ed classes 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Tues. Mar. 31 - RCIA at 7 pm in school
NOTE: All children are invited to attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass on all
Sundays during Lent, sit up front and bring their “Loving Flower
Sacrifices.”
FROM THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Congratulations to Miranda Tremblay, a second grader at Saint Joseph
School, who received the sacrament of Baptism on February 21st. May she
continue to grow as a child of God.
Thank you to all the third graders who participated at the Anniversary
Mass of their First Eucharist this past Sunday. May they continue to grow
in God’s love and receive Him frequently in His great gift of the Eucharist
to us.
Please pray for Mark Perry who is preparing to receive the Sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist at the Easter Vigil Mass on
Holy Saturday. May God continue to guide him and truly convert his heart
to Christ.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
DRUGA NIEDZIELA WIELKIEGO POSTU
Ewangelia drugiej niedzieli Wielkiego Postu opowiada o
przemienieniu Jezusa na górze Tabor. Poprzedza je zapowiedź męki
i zaproszenie do naśladowania Jezusa na drodze krzyża. Krzyż i
uwielbienie są ze sobą nierozerwalnie związane. Stanowią całość, bez
której nie zrozumiemy tajemnicy Jezusa. Jezus, mając świadomość
bliskiej męki, chciał umocnić wiarę uczniów przed tymi niezwykle
trudnymi wydarzeniami. Dlatego w czasie przemienienia odsłonił
przed nimi swoje bóstwo, ukazał im część swojej chwały, aby w
godzinie próby nie zwątpili. Każda Eucharystia jest dla nas taką chwilą
przemienienia. Jezus na naszych oczach przemienia chleb w swoje
Ciało i wino w swoją Krew. Czyni to dla nas, aby umacniać naszą
wiarę, abyśmy nie zwątpili w czasie próby. Pamiętajmy o tym ilekroć
uczestniczymy we Mszy św. i dziękujmy Jezusowi za jego obecność
wśród nas.
NABOŻEŃSTWA WIELKOPOSTNE
W okresie Wielkiego Postu zapraszamy na wyjątkowe w swojej treści
i nastroju nabożeństwa oraz zachęcamy do skorzystania z sakramentu
pokuty i udziału w rekolekcjach.
Gorzkie Żale – Niedziela, godz. 3.00 p.m.
Droga Krzyżowa – Piątek, godz. 1:15 z udziałem dzieci szkolnych
oraz godz. 7:00 p.m (w j. polskim).
Sakrament Pokuty: W soboty – godz. 3:00; Codziennie po Mszy św.
o godz. 6.30 rano; W niedziele przed Mszą św. o godz. 11:00.
REKOLEKCJE WIELKOPOSTNE
Zachęcamy do wzięcia udziału w dorocznych Rekolekcjach
Wielkopostnych. Rekolekcje to bardzo ważny element naszego
przygotowania się do przeżywania Wielkiego Tygodnia i Świąt
Wielkanocnych. Rekolekcje w tym roku odbędą się w dniach 22-25
marca, a poprowadzi je O. Krzysztof Wieliczko, Paulin z
Amerykańskiej Częstochowy, były prowincjał Prowincji Ameryki
Północnej zakonu. Nauki rekolekcyjne w j. polskim będą głoszone
podczas Mszy św. w niedzielę 22 marca oraz we wtorek, 24 marca o
godz. 7:00 wieczorem. Zakończenie rekolekcji we środę, 25 marca o
godz. 7:00 wieczorem z nauką w j. polskim i angielskim. Zachęcamy
do wzięcia udziału oraz prosimy o powiadomienie znajomych i
przyjaciół, którzy być może nie należą do naszej parafii, ale chcieliby
wziąć udział w rekolekcjach.
MSZA ŚW. DLA DZIECI
W następną niedzielę, 15 marca, na Mszę Św. o godz. 11.00
zapraszamy rodziców z dziećmi i prosimy o zajmowanie miejsc w
pierwszych ławkach. Wraz z dziećmi będziemy się modlić i rozważać
Słowo Boże, a oprawę muzyczną przygotowuje, jak zwykle, zespół
Bazyliszki.
ZMIANA TAJEMNIC RÓŻAŃCOWYCH
W przyszłą niedzielę, 15 marca, po Mszy Św. o godz. 11.00 odbędzie
się zmiana tajemnic różańcowych dla członków naszych Róż. Bardzo
prosimy o pozostanie w kościele. Chcemy również przy okazji
skompletować listy osób należących do Róż Różańcowych, co bardzo
ułatwi nam komunikację. W drugiej Róży są jeszcze wolne miejsca.
Zapraszamy nowych członków do przyłączenia się do wspólnej
modlitwy. Może to być jedno z postanowień wiekopostnych.
JAŁMUŻNA WIELKOPOSTNA
Jałmużna jest obok modlitwy i postu jednym z najważniejszych
dobrych uczynków, o których mówi Jezus w Ewangelii a Kościół
zachęca do ich praktykowania szczególnie w Wielkim Poście.
Możliwości jest wiele. Jedną z nich jest doroczna, diecezjalna akcja
Partners in Charity. W ramach tej akcji zbierane są pieniądze na
prowadzenie różnych dzieł charytatywnych w ramach naszej diecezji.
W ubiegłym roku zebrano łącznie ponad $4,8 mln. Każda parafia ma
przydzieloną swoją kwotę, którą powinna zebrać w zależności od
wielkości i zamożności. Składka na ten cel odbędzie się w naszej
parafii w przyszłą niedzielę 15 marca. Z góry dziękujemy za złożenie
hojniejszej ofiary. Bóg zapłać!
AUKCJA
Doroczna aukcja na rzecz Szkoły Św. Józefa odbędzie się 28 marca o
godz. 6.00 w restauracji Point Breeze. Bilety w cenie $20 dostępne są
w Szkole oraz dzisiaj po Mszach Św. przy wyjściu z kościoła. Więcej
szczegółów w angielskiej części biuletynu.
KOLEKTY
Druga kolekta dzisiaj przeznaczona jest na pomoc Kościołowi w
Ameryce Łacińskiej. Natomiast w przyszłą niedzielę na nasz
diecezjalny fundusz charytatywny – Partners in Charity.
ZAPRASZAMY NA MSZĘ ŚW. DLA DZIECI
W J. POLSKIM
Z UDZIAŁEM ZESPOŁU
BAZYLISZKI
NIEDZIELA, 15 marca 2009
GODZINA 11.00