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.
Thursday - 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
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.
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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.
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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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November 13, 2011– 13 listopada 2011r.
Masses for the week—Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil—November 12
4:00 r. s. Albert S. Knych (anniv.) & Constance M. Knych
- int. daughter Jean, husband Tom & Family
Sunday—November 13
7:00 s.p. Maria i Wladyslaw Przybylo i Wladyslaw
Skowron - int. corka Maria
8:15 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30 r.s. Henryk Morga - int. Connie Galli
11:00 s.p. Franciszek Szczepaniak
- int. corka Anna z rodzina
Monday—November 14
6:30 Ludwik Bomba (anniv.), Stanley, Mitchell &
Walter P. Bomba - int. family
2:00 Oakwood Nursing Home
Tuesday—November 15
6:30 r.s. Edward Baleyga - int. Irene Sowa
7:00 za wypominki
Wednesday—November 16
6:30 r.s. Felix Sabaj (37th anniv.) - int. family
7:00 r.s. Barbara Zdrok - int. Jodie & John Boduch
Thursday—November 17
6:30 r.s. Elizabeth Brodeur - int. son, Paul
Friday—November 18
6:30 r.s. Edward Hanc - int. wife & children
Saturday—November 19
7:00 r.s. Norman Duclos - int. wife & family
4:00 r.s. Leon Lenkiewicz (25th anniv.)
- int. son & daughters
Sunday—November 20
7:00 s.p. Henryk Morga
- int. Maria Ptak i Teresa Makara
8:15 For all living and deceased enrolled in Friends of St.
Joseph School Fund
9:30
r.s. Sister Sophia Wanda M. Stapor
- int. Msgr. Czarnecki
Catholic Youth Group Mass
11:00 s.p. Anna i Valenty Ucher - int. syn Jan z rodzina.
Baptism: Neli Kuznecki
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS—November 6, 2011
Weekly $6813.89 (incl. $390.89 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $1469.25 (incl. $145.25 in loose money); Fuel
$133; All Saints Day $916 (incl. $138 in loose money);
Weekly Budget $7500
Thank you for your generosity to the parish. This collection
was more than usual, but it reflects the attendance in church
because of last week’s snowstorm.
Stewardship Note. Good stewards are like the industrious and
reliable servants in today’s Gospel, prudently using and multiplying the gifts entrusted to them by God.
Word of Life. Every child conceived by in vitro fertilization is
truly deserving of respect and love - each is a human person,
regardless of the manner of conception. However the way they
are brought into the world does not live up to their dignity.
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Blessed are you who fear the Lord.
—Psalm 128:1a
CHANGE OUR LIVES
The letters of Paul to the Thessalonians are among his earliest writings, and are driven by his belief and the belief of the
entire early Christian community that the return of Christ was
imminent, and that devoting time or attention to anything else
was foolish.
As time progressed, this fervor subsided a bit. Today we
may wonder, when we hear these readings about the coming
end-times, if we should take them to heart, if we really believe
that Christ still may come upon us as a “thief at
night” (1Thessalonians 5:2). Does this mean that we are to stop
our long-range goal-setting, get rid of our yearly calendars and
planners, or stop putting money in the college education fund?
Of course not. What it does mean is that we need to change our
lives, living like children of the light and illuminating the world
around us with the light of the gospel. Then, on that day, when
the details of our daily living become unimportant, we will be
ready to find our peace and security in Christ Jesus.
SANCTUARY VOTIVE CANDLES
From November 13, 2011 through November 20, 2011
Sacred Heart Altar—Candle 1
In loving memory of Leon Lenkiewicz (25th anniv.)
Offered by Daughter, Theresa L. Wagner
The second collection this week is designated for Utility and
Energy Costs.
Next weekend we will take up the collection for the
Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
NOVEMBER CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
Nov. 1-$50 Jennifer E. Piechocki, Webster; Nov. 2-$50
Norma Giroux, Webster; Nov. 3-$75 Denyse Tetreault, Thompson, Ct.; Nov. 4-$50 George Baldowski, Webster; Nov. 5-$50
Charles Walley, Webster; Nov. 6-$100 John Canty, Webster;
Nov. 7-$50 Christopher Bovie, Webster; Nov. 8- $75 Raendi E.
Wagner, Webster; Nov. 9- $50 Robert Piechocki, Webster;
Nov. 10-$50 Rosalie & Stanley Rolak, Webster; Nov. 11- $50
James & Joyce Dziedzic, Webster; Nov. 12-$50 Mikaela Kitka,
Hudson; Nov. 13-$100 Frank Czechowski, Webster.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
This is the weekend the Knights of Columbus are asking for
donations at all Masses to purchase Thanksgiving turkeys to
help those in need. It is our hope that you will help brighten the
day for at least some of these families. Thank you for your
generosity.
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Next weekend, we will take up the Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Every one out of seven
Americans and one out of every five children is classified by
the federal government as living in poverty. Last year the
CCHD grant cycle put nearly $8 million dollars into community
efforts to fight poverty.
November 13, 2011– 13 listopada 2011r.
1-25 Club Winner for 6th week-#61 Joyce Dziedzic
Captain—Ellie Noga
7th week-#182 Keith Parslow
Captain—Pat Parslow
DONATIONS
St. Joseph School. We acknowledge with gratitude a donation
of $207 from St. Andrew Bobola parishioners toward the support of our school.
St. Joseph School Gymnasium and Parish Center Fund. In
memory of Theodore Kawiaka by Patricia Ann Levesque &
Lawrence Ring.
St. Joseph Basilica. It is with gratitude that we acknowledge
donations totaling $250 in honor of the baptisms of Ella Nicole
Parslow, Sofia Marie Dziubasik and Brooklyn Ellen McCarthy
given by their parents. We welcome these children into our
parish family and ask for God’s blessings on each of them and
their parents.
125th JUBILEE COMMITTEE NEWS
Summary of Jubilee Committee Meeting - The Committee
met on Nov. 3rd and discussed various events of our Jubilee
Year which will be communicated to our parishioners. The
members reflected on the Mission Statement of St. Joseph Basilica to develop a wider vision for the future of our parish. Emphases was placed on: evangelization efforts of those who do
not consider Sunday Divine Worship a priority; increased participation in para-liturgical celebrations; strengthening the
Youth Ministry; and involving the students of our school and
religious education in the life of the parish. The next meeting is
scheduled for Dec. 5th at 7:00pm.
Reminder: Return your Christmas Raffle tickets before Nov.
26th to be eligible for the Early Bird Special of a weekend trip
to Cape Cod for 2. Early Bird drawing will be held on Nov.
27th. Tickets are $5 each or $10 for 3 tickets. First Prize—
$1,250—additional four prizes of $125 each in gold coins.
THANKSGIVING DINNER
The 125th Jubilee Committee have scheduled a Thanksgiving
Dinner to be held on Sat., Nov. 19th after 4:00pm Mass. This
will provide an opportunity for all parishioners and those who
are not actively involved in our parish life to come home in the
spirit of unity and friendship. This dinner is specifically for the
parishioners only and for those who are spiritually homeless. If
you received our special letter, please call the rectory to confirm your attendance by Nov. 14th or you may return the bottom part of the flyer that was placed in the last week’s bulletin.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMENS CLUB
The St. Joseph Polish Womens Club would like to thank everyone who supported their fundraiser, “A Splash of Panache
Fashion Show”, held last Sunday. It was a successful event and
everyone had a great time.
HSA PIEROGI SALE
Reminder—Orders will be taken until Nov. 18th; cabbage or
cheese pierogi available at $8.00 per dozen. Please call Heidi at
(774) 230-4300, e-mail [email protected] or drop off
your order at the school office. Pick up date is Sunday, Dec.
4th after 9:30am Mass. Thank you for your support.
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ALL SOULS DAY
The month of November is dedicated to prayer and acts of charity on behalf of our deceased loved ones. It is interesting to note
that St. Paul compares the ways in which Christians live their
lives to different buildings. We all are building on the same
foundation who is Christ. They are built with various materials—gold, silver, precious stones, wood, etc. On judgment day
what each person has built will be tested by fire. If he survives
he will receive a reward which is eternal life in heaven. If he
suffers a loss, he will be sent to purgatory where he will await
the reunion with God. Even in purgatory, God has not stopped
loving these imperfect souls, neither have we. Take advantage
of the season of prayer for the souls in purgatory and reflect
what was missing in their life. Did they build on service to God
and others? Did they give generously of their time, talent and
treasure? Without good deeds the life of faith is empty.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
Several weeks ago we received a registered letter from the
Town of Webster informing us that the Board of Selectmen
voted to cease plowing and salting the Church and school parking lots for this winter. We regret this decision which negatively affects the community and especially endangers the children’s safety and creates tension between the community and
elected officials of the town. For years we had a good relationship with the town, mutually helping each other in various ways
and forms.
Therefore, we appeal the decision of the Board to restore services to our churches and schools by signing a petition as well
as attending the Selectmen’s meeting on Monday, Nov. 21st. At
7 pm. We kindly ask parishioners and parents of our school
children to join our effort.
THANKSGIVING DAY
The word Thanksgiving strikes a familiar chord in our hearts
and is a natural response to God in the spirit of gratitude for
many gifts. The greatest blessing is the gift of life, followed by
the gift of good health, natural resources, comfortable living,
etc. Many of these gifts we enjoy, but they should not be taken
for granted. The approaching Thanksgiving gives us the
opportunity to help others in gratitude for our own blessings.
There are two students at St. Joseph School whose families are
in en extreme financial hardship and might not be able to
complete their Catholic education without outside assistance.
They would be forever grateful for a helping hand. Another
student whose family had a tragic event also has difficulty in
paying tuition. The average tuition at St. Joseph School is
$3,400 pp. These students would appreciate if someone would
help with their education by paying half or the full tuition.
FALL DINNER DANCE
You are cordially invited to attend the Fall Dinner Dance sponsored by the Polish Saturday School of our parish. The event
will be on Sat. Nov. 26, 2011 at PACC in Webster from 6:00pm
- 12:30am. The entertainment will be provided by the live Europa band from New Britain, CT. Tickets are $30 pp and includes a delicious dinner buffet (with pierogi), homemade desserts, entertainment and traditional, Polish fortune telling on the
occasion of St. Andrew’s feast. For tickets and more information please call Ewa Mamro at 508-943-8545 or [email protected]. Reservations can be made for tables of 8.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
#3 Parent/Student First Penance Session– Nov. 14th at 5:30—7pm
in the school. First penance celebration will be Nov. 30th at 6:00 in
the church.
RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a journey of conversion to God and what he intends for us. If you or a family member would be interested in this program please contact the
Religious Education Office.
Echoes Course-Do you wish to share your Catholic faith with others?
Want to learn what our Church Teachers? As a parent would you want
to answer your child’s questions? Our next session will be held on
Tues., Nov. 15th @ 7:00 - 8:30pm in the school. Please call the ORE
for details or to sign up. All ages are invited to come, share and learn.
Parishioners your help is needed-we will provide training! We are
in need of someone to be a substitute catechist on call. If you are interested, please call the Religious Ed Office.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Schedule Change– Wii Bowling—at Christopher Heights on Tues.,
Nov. 15th from 6:00—7:15pm. If interested call Mrs. Valcour.
Youth Mass & Choir Practice—Choir practice for our next Youth
Mass will be held on Thurs., Nov. 17th from 7:00—8:00pm at the
Youth Center. All ages are invited to attend. New faces and voices
are welcome! The mass will be at our Basilica on Sunday, Nov. 20th
at 9:30am. Refreshments to follow Mass.
Ginger Bread Church—Our group will construct a large ginger
bread church at the Sacred Heart Christmas open house on Sun., Dec.
4th. Jr. & Sr. members are invited to help. Gingerbread cookies will
also be available to decorate. A construction planning meeting will be
held once a “team” is established. If you are interested in helping out,
please contact Mrs. Valcour by Nov. 20th.
UPCOMING AREA EVENTS
Catholic Charities invites “DADS” to FREE ed/support experience.
Join us on Thurs. Nov. 17th at the Emmaus Center, 17 E. Main St.,
Webster, from 6:00—7:-00pm. Topic for discussion —Doctor DadThe sick child. Register for this group by phoning (508) 765-5936.
Celebrate “The Greatest Gift: Advent Mission for Youth and Young
adults to be held on Nov. 27th at Sacred Heart Parish, 600 Cambridge
St., Worcester; Nov. 28th Holy Family Parish, 35 Hamilton St.,
Worcester; Nov. 29th St. John Parish, 40 Temple St., Worcester. See
posters at entrances to Basilica.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
KOŁO PRZYJACIÓŁ RADIA MARYJA Nowe, międzyparafialne,
Koło Przyjaciół Radia Maryja przy Parafii MB Częstochowskiej w
Worcester, 34 Ward St., zaprasza na Nabożeństwo ku czci Chrystusa
Króla Wszechświata i Mszę św. w int. Ojca św., Kościoła, Radia
Maryja i wszystkich słuchaczy i ofiarodawców. Nabożeństwo, które
zainauguruje istnienie naszego Koła będzie w niedz.20 list., o 3 p.m.
Po nabożeństwie zapraszamy na spotkanie i poczęstunek w sali pod
kościołem. Podczas spotkania będziemy przyjmować zapisy chętnych
do naszego Koła oraz udzielać informacji na temat możliwości odbioru Radia Maryja i TV Trwam. Bliższych informacji udzielają:
Teresa - 508- 798-0739 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), Maria 508-757-5775, ks.
Ryszard 508-410-8016.
KARTKI BOŻONARODZENIOWE. W tę niedzielę, przed i po
Mszy sw. o 11-ej Polska Szkoła Sobotnia działająca przy naszej parafii będzie sprzedawać piękne kartki bożonarodzeniowe z ładnymi
życzeniami. Zysk ze sprzedaży będzie przeznaczony na działalność
naszej szkoły. Z góry dziękujemy za wsparcie.
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ZABAWA ANDRZEJKOWA. Polska Szkoła Sobotnia zaprasza na
doroczną zabawę andrzejkową na rzecz naszej szkoły. W tym roku
urozmaicimy zabawę o tradycyjne wróżby andrzejkowe. Jak zwykle
będzie pyszne jedzenie i desery. Grał będzie zespół Europa z New
Britain, ten sam, który grał na bankiecie i bardzo się podobał. Zabawa
będzie w sobotę 26.XI.11 o 6:30 p.m. w PACC przy Harris St. Webster. Bilety w cenie $30 od osoby można zamówić u Marzeny Koliński 508-949-0939, Ewy Mamro 508-943-8545 lub Bernadetty Rogalskiej: 774-280-6139 lub e-mail:[email protected]. Przyjmujemy rezerwacje na stoliki dla 8-10 osób. Dziękujemy za wsparcie!
DRUGA KOLEKTA dzisiaj jest przeznaczona na elektryczność i
ogrzewanie. W przyszłym tygodniu będzie diecezjalna kolekta na
„Godność rozwoju człowieka”. Prosimy o ofiarność.
RYCERZE KOLUMBA w ten weekend zbierają ofiary na przygotowanie obiadów Thanksgivingowych dla biednych. Jak co roku proszą
wszystkich o włączenie się w tę akcję.
KOMITET JUBILEUSZOWY na ostatnim zebraniu dyskutował
nad Misją parafii zapisaną na frontowej stronie biuletynu oraz nad
wizją na przyszłość. Kładli nacisk na wysiłek ewangelizacyjny wobec
tych, którzy nie chodzą do Kościoła, zwiększenie uczestnictwa w nabożeństwach, wzmocnienie apostolatu młodzieży i zaangażowanie
uczniów w życie parafii. Następne zebranie będzie 5.XII. o 7pm.
Przypominamy o zwrocie biletów na loterię jubileuszową!
OBIAD THANKSGIVINGOWY pod hasłem „Powróćmy do Domu
Ojca” dla parafian, którzy odeszli od Kościoła będzie w sob. 19.XI.
po Mszy sw. o 4-ej. Prosimy tych, którzy otrzymali takie zaproszenie
pocztą o jak najszybsze zgłoszenie swojej obecności na plebanię.
ZADUSZKI. Miesiąc listopad jest czasem modlitwy i uczynków miłosiernych w intencji zmarłych członków naszych rodzin. Św. Paweł
porównuje nasze życie do budowania domów, które powinny być
budowane na fundamencie, którym jest Chrystus. Budujemy te domy
ze złota, srebra, drogich kamieni, drzewa, itp. W dniu sądu ostatecznego domy te będą przechodziły próbę ognia. Właściciele tych, które
przetrwają otrzymają wieczną nagrodę w niebie. Inni pójdą do czyśćca, gdzie będą oczekiwać na zjednoczenie z Bogiem. Pan Bóg nie
przestał kochać tych niedoskonałych dusz i my również powinniśmy
je kochać. Ofiarujmy za nich modlitwy pamiętając jednocześnie, ż
wiara bez uczynków jest martwa.
ZEBRANIE WŁADZ MIASTA. Kilka tygodni temu otrzymaliśmy
list od władz miasta, że po głosowaniu zdecydowali, że nie będą więcej odśnieżać parkingów kościołów i szkół parafialnych, ale będą to
robić dla szkół publicznych. Jesteśmy oburzeni, że nie zależy im na
bezpieczeństwie dzieci szkół parafialnych. Dlatego odwołujemy się
od tej decyzji z prośbą o przywrócenie tej usługi. Liczymy na wsparcie parafian w podpisaniu petycji oraz o wzięcie udziału w zebraniu
władz miasta w pon. 21.XI. o godz. 7 p.m. w Urzędzie Miasta.
ŚWIĘTO DZIĘKCZYNIENIA. Słowo dziękczynienie porusza
wrażliwą nutę w naszych sercach jako wyrażenie wdzięczności Bogu
za otrzymane łaski. Największym darem od Boga jest dar życia. Następnie dar dobrego zdrowia, wygodnego życia, środków materialnych, itp. Na co dzień korzystamy z wielu z tych łask, ale nie powinny być one przyjmowane, jakby się nam należały. Zbliżające się
Święto Dziękczynienia jest okazją wyrażenia wdzięczności za otrzymane łaski w formie pomocy bliźniemu. W Szkole sw. Józefa mamy
teraz troje uczniów, którzy nie będą mogli kontynuować nauki ze
względu na trudną sytuację rodziców. Wierzymy, że znajdą się dobrzy ludzie, którzy zechcą im pomóc.
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Joseph Basilica #511990
53 Whitcomb Street
Webster, MA 01570
TELEPHONE
508 943-0467
CONTACT PERSON
Ewa Mamro
EMAIL: [email protected]
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SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
November 13, 2011
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