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
7:00 a.m.; 8:15 a.m.(Polish);
9:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. (Bilingual)
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
Principal ........... Mr. Donald F. Cushing
Secretary ............ Mrs. Jennifer Mahlert
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May 12, 2013
Masses for the week—Msze Św. w Tygodniu
Sunday Vigil
4:00 r.s. Mary Bartkiewicz (8th anniv.) & Doris Skowron
- int. Family
Sunday - May 12—Mothers Day
7:00 W intencji wszytkich Matek Bazyliki sw. Jozefa
8:15 For all Mothers who experience loneliness, personal
difficulties or illness
9:30 For all Mothers of Saint Joseph School Children
11:00 s.p. Eugeniusz Kalinowski (20r. sm.)
- int. Syn Mariusz z rodzina
Monday - May 13
6:30 r.s. Frances Knurowski - int. Stanley Lenky
2:00 Oakwood Nursing Home
7:00pmCandlelight Procession
Tuesday– May 14
6:30 r.s. Roman & Antonia Murzycki & deceased members
of the Murzycki family - int. Rose M. Rekowski and
family
7:00 s.p. Rozalia i Tadeusz Ptak, Andrzej, Jan i Krystyna
Ziolkowscy - int. corka Halina
Wednesday - May 15
6:30 O zdrowie i łaski oraz blogoslawienstwo Boze za
przyczyna sw. Jozefa dla Beaty Bochenek ktora
oczekuje na przeszczep watroby-int. Doroty Kijewski
7:00pm Blessings of God for all Mothers in our parish and
of our school children
Thursday - May 16
6:30 - r.s. Chester Strenk - int. Daughter & family
Friday - May 17
6:30 r.s. Agnes Walkowiak (anniv.) - int. Husband, Robert
7:00 r.s. Leocadia Lewandowski
- int. Sacred Heart Sodality
Saturday—May 18
7:00 r.s. Stanley Dudek (4th anniv.) - int. children,
Christine, Dennis, Alan & Georgette & grandchildren,
Jesse & Jamie
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. Anthony (anniv.), Victoria & Jerome Groh
- int. Family
Sunday - May 19 - Pentecost
7:00 s.p. Michal I Maria Kolinski
- int. Syn, Grzegorz z rodzina
8:15 r.s. Winifred Kiwak
- int. Son, Louis & daughter-in-law, Nancy
9:30 Holy Rosary Annual Mass - Communion Breakfast
11:00 s.p. Jakub Plewa (22r. sm.) - int. Syn, Jozef z rodzina
I-25 Club Winner for 6th week—#11– Lorraine Brezniak
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - May 5, 2013
Weekly $5493.22 (including $717.22 in loose money)
Diocesan Obligations $1807.75 ($155.75)
Fuel $35
Weekly Budget $7000
12 maj - 2013r.
Stewardship Note: “But you will receive power when the
Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in
Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of
the earth.” Jesus tells his disciples that the Spirit will come to
them and they will be sent out to build the “Church. Stewards
today receive the same charge in Baptism and Confirmation to
be witnesses to Christ and the good news he brought to all.
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 12, 2013
“ I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the
beginning and the end.
-Revelation 22:13
COME, LORD JESUS
The first reading today may seem somewhat
out of place. Doesn’t the “feast of Stephen”
evoke memories of the Christmas season,
rather than Easter? But it is most relevant for
the days after the Ascension. Jesus Christ, the
Son of Man, stands at his Father’s right hand
to welcome Stephen into heaven. Indeed, that is why Jesus has
gone before us—to welcome us into God’s house.
In the second reading the focus on heavenly reward continues: the new day coming with its hope and expectation. There
is also an echo here of Advent, but it is now the fulfillment of
those hopes, the resolution of all questions and difficulties.
John’s Gospel today is part of the section known as the “high
priestly prayer” of Jesus. It was his prayer at the Last Supper as
he prepared for his roles as priest and victim. But it is also his
prayer as the glorified high priest, the giver of glory, the center
of faith, and the master of his destiny and ours.
Next weekends second collection
is for Higher Energy and Fuel Costs.
MOTHER’S DAY
Today our country pays special tribute to all mothers. Here
at St. Joseph Basilica Masses this day are offered for the mothers, living and deceased and for the intentions you submitted in
your remembrance envelopes. The most precious gift you can
offer your mother is the gift of prayer and reflect in your life
her values which she taught you from childhood.
A Mother’s Heart– A mother’s heart is always filled with
love for her children, with hopes and dreams for them, with a
never ending prayer that God blesses them with happiness and
will protect them from harm and care for them in her absence. A mother’s heart is always filled with love for her children and love for God.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY
This week, we have reached 87% or $21,776 of our goal of
$25,000. We need an additional $3224. If you have not yet
done so, a donation in any amount will help us complete this
drive in a timely manner. We hope that you can help St. Joseph’s attain our goal for the people and organizations that depend on this appeal
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REFLECTION ON FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
The First Communion celebration is always a highlight of
our pastoral ministry and a major event in the sacramental life
of the parish.
Last Sunday 22 children received the Eucharist for the first
time at St. Joseph Basilica. Family and friends filled the church
to capacity at the 12:30pm Mass. It was a very solemn, uplifting and joyful experience for the children and the entire parish
community. Each child actively participated and played a special role in the liturgical service.
The beautiful spring sunshine of May, the floral decorations
inside and outside the church, the splendor of the Blessed
Mother altar provided a beautiful setting for this spiritual experience. Needless to say, superb musical selections performed
by the joint school children choirs, directed by Robert Wojcik,
accompanied with various instruments blended with the organ
music and added so much to the joy of the day.
I want to express my gratitude to many who contributed much
time and effort to make this day memorable, especially the Felician Sisters, Father Gregory, Nancy Bush, Betty Sabaj and
Jackie Skrocki. Mrs. Sylvia Kitka and the altar guild, as usual,
did an outstanding job of embellishing our church.
We are grateful for an anonymous donation for the flowers at
the front entrance to our basilica.
MAY DEVOTIONS
May devotions will be held at 7:00pm on a daily basis—on
Sunday after 11:00am Mass.
CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION
As always May 13th is the beginning of Our Lady of Fatima
devotions at St. Joseph Basilica. This traditional outdoor candlelight procession will be held on Monday, May 13 at
7:00pm.We kindly request the Children of Mary to take part in
this beautiful tribute to our Lady wearing their distinctive dress
as they carry the statue of the Blessed Mother. All the faithful
and also members of our parish organization are asked to join
the children in praying the rosary.
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES
On Saturday May 18th and Sunday, May 19th you will have
the opportunity to acquire various religious articles before and
after Masses at the front entrance to the Basilica. The month of
May and Forty Hour Devotions is an occasion to view the selection and perhaps obtain devotional assistance items.
BLESSED MOTHER ALTAR
The flowers at the Blessed Mother altar are to honor Our
Lady of Fatima and given in memory of Lucy A. Malboeuf by
her son, Roland.
SCHOOL NEWS
The annual Saint Joseph School Spelling Bee for grade 7 &
8 students will be held on May 16th. This event is sponsored
by the Polish Women’s Club and will begin at 9:00am in the
school.
Saint Joseph School Field Day -This popular event is
scheduled for Friday, May 17 at the lower athletic field beginning at 9:00am and is coordinated by our Physical Education
Teacher, Frank Nellenback.. A “picnic lunch” will be provided
by Clem Starosta and Chef Pam back on school grounds at
11:00am. Grades 3 - 8 will return to the athletic field after
lunch while the lower grades will return to their classrooms.
Diocesan Science Fair will be held at Assumption Collect on
Thurs., May 16th. Students who will participate are Oktawia
Gielarowiec, Marina Malki, Victoria Puczydlowski, Jacob
Podskarbi, Shauna Harney, Thomas Dziechciarz, Alicja Stachowicz, Bartosz Mamro, Justyn Sudyka, Alexandra Piascik,
Lucas Yash and Abigail Duval. Good luck to all of our students!
FORTY HOURS DEVOTION
On Sunday, May 19th, our parish will begin the observance of
Forty Hours devotions after 11:00am Mass with the exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration. This is a 3-day celebration of the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
On Sunday, at 4:00pm there will be singing of the solemn
Stearns Vespers with homily in Polish and in English . On
Monday, May 20th devotion at 5:30 with the participations of
the youth of our parish.
On Tues. May 21st at 7:00pm devotional services with homilies both in English and Polish followed by singing of the Litany to All Saints and outdoor procession.
We invite the First Communion Class to take part dressed in
their formal attire, the Children of Mary in their capes, Altar
Servers, all parish organizations with their identifying medals
and banners, ministries, especially the Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion, Parish Council, Knights of Columbus,
Lectors, Ushers and all parishioners and our school children in
their “Sunday Best” to be together with the clergy in the region
as we conclude the Forty Hours devotion.
CEMETERY
Springtime offers us the opportunity to “spruce up” and prepare the cemetery for Memorial Day. It is quite a large area to
tend to and we are trying our best to ready this site for the influx of summer visitors.
We also need your help. Please plant flowers only in front of
the monument and we ask that you do not place arrangements
in breakable vases as this hinders the landscaping company who
assists us in keeping the grounds in order.
Please abstain from placing any mementos on the wall of the
Columbarium or plastic items at the bottom of the niches. You
probably have noticed that new shrubs have been planted
around the Columbarium. We are grateful for the assistance
of Lenny Zurowski and Sylvia Kitka.
This past week we experienced some difficulties with the
water system, but this problem has been repaired and water is
available this weekend. Thank you for your understanding of
this situation.
MAY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
May 1 - $50, Connie Favreau, Dudley; May 2 - $75, Jane
O’Leary, Webster; May 3 - $50, Sr. Jeanne Marie Akalski,
Webster; May 4 - $50, Dorothy Sabaj, Webster; May 5 - $100,
Lynne Haddad, Webster; May 6 - $50, Tim West, Oxford, May
7 - $75, Connie Czechowski, Webster; May 8 - $50, George
Baldowski, Webster; May 9 - $50, Jennifer Piechocki, Webster; May 10 - $50, Gladys Dowgiewicz, Webster; May 11 $50, Emery Paige or Craig Mackowiak.
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NOVENA & DEVOTIONS TO ST. JOSEPH
Devotion to St. Joseph will be held on Wed., May 15th at
7:00pm. The Sacred Heart Society is invited to take part in the
procession with the Statue of St. Joseph from the Our Lady of
Czestochowa Chapel to the sanctuary. We invite parishioners
to join us and also write their intentions to be offered during
the Novena. Remember to use the intention request cards
which are available in the Chapel. Please designate if you wish
your intentions to be read publicly or known only to the
celebrant during the Novena. Note: please print your
intentions legibly and place in the box provided. This Novena
coincides with May devotions. May I ask all parishioners and
friends to take advantage of this opportunity to receive graces
through the intercession of our powerful Patron, St. Joseph.
DONATIONS
St. Joseph School Tuition Fund –a monthly donation of
$400 received from an alumnus who wishes to remain
anonymous to assist a school family in need. We appreciate
this individual’s generosity and compassion.
The following donations were received from Philip
Charbonneau given by family and friends in memory of Irene
and Edward Kokockinski: St. Joseph School Building Fund
- $865; St. Joseph School Immediate Need Fund - $685; St.
Joseph Basilica—$270. We are grateful for all these donations
designated to St. Joseph Basilica and St. Joseph School.
FESTIVAL UPDATE—JUNE 14, 15 & 16
ONLY 5 WEEKS TO OUR FESTIVAL WEEKEND-It’s
spring clean up time!! Set aside all your usable “treasures” to be
sold at our GARAGE SALE and benefit our parish. Drop-off
dates will be announced soon.
BBQ CHICKEN DINNER at noon on Sunday, June 15 (advance tickets only) will be available at the rectory. Price is
$10pp which includes 1/2 bbq’d chicken, baked potato,
coleslaw, roll with butter.
COUNTRY STORE– donations accepted to fill baskets for
our country store booth. Please place your non-perishable
items in containers at entrances to our basilica.
MONEY RAFFLE– $4000 in prizes - returns may placed in
the weekly collection basket or sent to the rectory. Thank you
to all of you who have already responded.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Have you designated times
when you could be of help to the festival committee? Now is
the time to do so. Please fill out sign-up sheets at the
entrances to the basilica and return to the rectory.
HOLY ROSARY SODALITY
The Holy Rosary Sodality will hold its annual Mass and
Communion Breakfast on May 19th at the 9:30am Mass.
During our Sodality’s 125th Jubilee Year all members are
encouraged to attend wearing their medals. Come and celebrate
at a continental breakfast in the school following Mass.
ST. ANNE SOCIETY
St Anne Society is continuing their 2013 membership drive.
If you are interested in joining this long time established
organization to seek God’s blessings through the intercession of
St. Anne, please call President, Gen Lariviere at (508)943-1781
for more information,.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
Monthly meeting Tues., May 14th at 7:00pm in the school
cafeteria -”Guest Night”. The St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club
is celebrating its 60th Anniversary on June 9, 2013 with a Mass
at 9:30 a.m. during which the new officers for the upcoming
year will be installed. The Mass will be followed by a Brunch
at the Publick House in Sturbridge in the Garden Tent. The
brunch is open to all members, guests, and the public. Tickets
are $30.00 per person and must be purchased in advance.
Tickets will be available at the May meeting of the Women’s
Club or by calling: Jane Wilk at 508-943-2236, Cindi Gardner
at 508-461-9054, Felicia Kolodziejczak at 508-943-6591 and at
Carrie’s Beauty Shoppe on Morris Street, Webster.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Old Testament Lecture Course-published by The Great
Courses is being offered at St. Anthony of Padua on Monday,
May 13th at 9:30am. There are 8 sessions and you can choose
which one you prefer to attend. There is no cost. If interested,
please call Linda Brink at 508-949-0335.
“Reflections on the Letters of Paul”- discussion of Holy
Scripture will be held at St. Louis Church Hall on Thurs., May
16th at 6:30pm and continuing every two weeks. There is no
fee. Bring a bible & a friend. Light refreshments will be
served.
Cursillo Weekend– Men’s weekend to be held June 27-30 at
the Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton. Women’s
weekend to be held July 25-28 at Holy Cross College in
Worcester. For more information or an application please call
Carolyn Galgano at (508)847-7005.
YOUTH GROUP
May 15th - 6-7:15pm Wii Bowling at Christopher Heights–
Jr. & Sr. members
May 18-19th - Camping Weekend - Annual YG Campout.
May 21 & 22 - Summer Musical Try-outs–practices begin
May 29th.
May 22nd - YG Advisory Board Meeting at the Youth Ctr.
June 8th - Maine Beach Day Trip for the cast of The Passion Play. Parent chaperones/drivers needed. YG members
may attend this event with an adult. Please contact Mrs. Ralph
at 508-635-4222 with any questions.
The Janet Malser Trust has awarded the WDYG a grant for
our Summer Musical which will allow us to do full musical and
theater workshops for the kids.
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious education classes will be held on Monday, May 13th
from 5:30-6:30pm in the school
POPE JOHN PAUL II FOUNDATION
Next Sunday, May 19th at 11:00am Mass we will introduce
the relics of John Paul II to our Basilica family. The relics were
presented to Msgr. Czarnecki by Cardinal Dziwisz during the
clergy convention in Pittsburg, PA a couple of weeks ago. This
ceremony coincides with Pope John Paul II’s birthday on May
19th and our Forty Hour devotions. The Executive Board and
some of the members of the John Paul II Foundation will be in
attendance at this Mass. Considering the imminent canonization of Blessed John Paul II, we invite parishioners to join our
local chapter of the JPII Foundation of New England to promote the visibility and teaching of our beloved John Paul II.
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KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
SIÓDMA NIEDZIELA WIELKANOCNA
12 maja 2013
Jam Alfa i Omega, Pierwszy i Ostatni, Początek i Koniec. (Ap 22, 13)
Wniebowstąpienie oznacza nową obecność
Jezusa, a nie Jego odejście. Nie wpatrujmy się
w niebo. On jest tutaj, tam gdzie Go głosimy,
gdzie pochylamy się nad ludzką biedą
i cierpieniem. On utożsamia się z tymi, którzy są
głodni i płaczą, którzy są odrzuceni i prześladowani,
wykorzystywani i bici. Na Jego obecność w nich otwiera nas
Duch Święty. By ją przyjąć, potrzebujemy dojrzałości wiary,
zdobywanej przez podejmowanie samodzielnych wyborów
między egoizmem a poświęceniem, braniem a dawaniem,
przemocą a łagodnością, kłamstwem a prawdą.
DZIEŃ MATKI
Dzisiaj w Stanach Zjednoczonych czcimy nasze matki. W
naszej parafii w czasie Mszy św. modlimy się za nasze matki
okazując wdzięczność i miłość tym, które są pośród nas oraz
modlitewną pamięć tym, które odeszły już do wieczności.
Modlitwa jest bardzo wartościowym darem dla matek za
wszelkie dobro i wartości, które nam przekazywały w
dzieciństwie.
NABOŻEŃSTWO FATIMSKIE
Od wielu już lat w miesiącu maju rozpoczynamy
comiesięczne Nabożeństwa Fatimskie. W tym miesiącu na
uroczystą procesja i nabożeństwo zapraszamy w poniedziałek
13 maja o godz. 19:00. Do udziału w procesji zapraszamy
wszystkich parafian szczególnie zaś Dzieci Maryi, które mają
przywilej niesienia figurki Matki Bożej Fatimskiej.
NABOŻEŃSTWO CZTERDZIESTOGODZINNE
W niedzielę 19 maja, po Mszy św. o godz. 11:00
rozpoczynamy Czterdziestogodzinne Nabożeństwo, które jest
tradycyjnym sposobem oddanie czci Chrystusowi w
Najświętszym Sakramencie. Adoracja potrwa do godziny 16:00
i zostanie zakończona uroczystymi Nieszporami. W
poniedziałek Najświętszy Sakrament będzie wystawiony do
prywatnej adoracji od rana aż do godz. 17:30. Zakończenie
Czterdziestogodzinnego nabożeństwa odbędzie się we wtorek
uroczystą Procesją Eucharystyczną. Do udziału w
nabożeństwach zapraszamy szczególnie dzieci, które przyjęły w
tym roku Pierwszą Komunię Świętą.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
W tym roku St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club obchodzi swoją
60 rocznicę, którą będziemy celebrować 6 czerwca o godz.
9:30. W czasie Mszy zostaną przyjęci nowi członkowie
zarządu. Po Mszy wszyscy członkowie, przyjaciele a także
parafianie są zaproszeni na poczęstunek. Bilety w cenie 30
dolarów należy zakupić wcześniej. W celu zakupu biletów
prosimy o kontakt z Jane Wilk 508 943 2236, Cindi Gardner
508 461 9054, Felicia Kolodziejczyk 508 943 6591.
SOBOTNIA SZKOŁA I DZIEŃ MATKI
Dzisiaj uczniowie naszej sobotniej szkoły jak co roku przedstawią po Mszy sw. krótki program na Dzień Matki. Bardzo pilnie się
do niego przygotowywali zarówno z wierszykami jak i piosenkami. Bardzo dziekuję wychowawczyniom klas za ich trud, aby
akademia wypadła dobrze, jak też Rodzicom, którzy w domu dopilnowali, żeby każde dziecko dobrze sie nauczyło. Przy okazji w
imieniu pracowników jak też uczniów naszej szkoły składamy wszystkim Mamom, tym, które są tu w kościele ze swoimi
pociechami, i tym, które mają już wnuki i prawnuki, jak też i tym, które dopiero spodziewają się dziecka, aby na co dzień czerpały
wiele radości z tego pięknego daru macierzyństwa, a troski i problemy rozwiązywały przy pomocy Łaski Bożej. Oczywiście
życzymy też zdrowia i spełnienia wszystkich marzeń!
Pragnę też przypomnieć, że nadszedł już czas, aby zapisywać dzieci na następny rok szkolny. W okresie wakacyjnym musimy
zamówić podręczniki, które często sprowadzane są z Polski, więc zależy nam, aby jak najszybciej wiedzieć ilu będzie uczniów w
każdej klasie. Na przyszły rok oferujemy przedszkole już od 3 lat; klasę „zero i pół” dla dzieci 5 i 6-letnich; klasę I – dla dzieci 6.5
i 7-letnich; klasę II – dla dzieci 7.5 i 8; klasę IV – dla 9,10,11-latków oraz klasę VII dla 12,13 i 14-latków. Jednocześnie chciałam
powiedzieć, że nie zawsze jest łatwo przydzielić dziecko tylko według kryteria wiekowego. Jeżeli np. dziecko przyjechało z Polski,
gdzie uczęszczało do szkoły może być przydzielone u nas do klasy wyższej. Podobnie, jeżeli dziecko starsze urodzone w USA
nigdy nie uczyło sie czytać i pisać po polsku, to może zostać przydzielone do klasy młoszej, aby nauczyć się podstaw. Dlatego
bardzo proszę o skonsultowanie się ze mną pod numerem 508-943-8545 lub e-mailem [email protected], aby wybrać klasę
dla dziecka najbardziej odpowiednią. Formy rejestracyjne można znaleźć na naszej stronie internetowej www.psswebster.org w
nagłówku: Ogłoszenia/Dokumenty szkolne.
Zachęcam do zapisania dzieci do naszej szkoły – kiedyś Wam za to bardzo podziękują, nawet jak teraz niekoniecznie chętnie
uczęszczają. Tutaj nie uczą się tylko mówić i czytać, ale również i przede wszystkim pisać, poznają zasady ortografii i gramatyki
włączając części mowy i zdania. Od klasy piątej mają lekcje historii Polski, a od szóstej historii i geografii Polski. W młodszych
klasach uczą się też o polskiej kulturze i tradycjach, które wbudowane są w program podręczników. Uczestniczą w akademiach, z
których trzy przedstawiamy w kościele (z okazji Dnia Niepodległości, Jasełka i z okazji Dnia Matki). Biorą udział w konkursach
recytatorskich, uczestniczą w zabawach, a na koniec roku w nagrodę jadą na wycieczkę np. do parku wodnego. Na pewno wynoszą
ze szkoły dużo więcej niż jesteście w stanie sami przekazać im w domu.
Tak dużo widać w kościele dzieci, które jeszcze do naszej szkoły nie chodzą. Drodzy Rodzice, uwierzcie w nie, że dadzą sobie
radę, a przy odrobinie wysiłku z Waszej szkoły, żeby je tu dowieźć i odebrać, kiedyś wspólnie będziecie zbierać owoce, jak ten
język w Waszej rodzinie nie zaginie już na pokoleniu urodzonym w USA, gdyż nie będą oni mogli przekazać języka Waszym
wnukom. Zapraszamy do naszej szkoły!
-- Ewa Mamro, dyrektor