Saint Joseph Basilica

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
Director …………………….Mary Jolda
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector: ............................ Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
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.
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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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Masses for the weekMsze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-August 21
4:00
r.s. Leon Kujawski (anniv.) and James Place -int. family
Sunday-August 22
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Ziggy Czernicki -int. wife Doris and family
9:30
r.s. Joseph and Helen Deptula -int. children
11:00
s.p. Stanislaw Skalecki -int. syna z rodzina
Monday-August 23
6:30
r.s. Tessie Kozlowski -int. Sacred Heart Society
2 p.m. Webster Manor
Tuesday-August 24
6:30
r.s. Emil Ziak -int. Barbara and Joseph Ziak
Wednesday-August 25
6:30
r.s. Stella Minarik -int. daughter, son and family
7:00
For the priests working in Polish American parishes
-int. New Britain pilgrimage
Thursday-August 26
6:30
r.s. Warren A. Rekowski -int. Rose Rekowski and fam.
Friday-August 27
6:30
r.s. Henry Sabaj (15th anniv.) -int. wife and daughters
7:00
r.s. Theresa Paglione -int. Edward and Anna Kudron
Saturday-August 28
7:00
r.s. George LaRochelle (13th anniv.) -int. family
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Albert (anniv.) and Agnes (anniv.) Knych
-int. daughter Joan A. Comeau
Sunday-August 29
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Joseph Podbielski (10th anniv.)
9:30
r.s. William Kantany -int. Krystyna Ksiazek
11:00
s.p. Adam Podskarbi -in. zona z dziecmi
1-25 Club Winner for the 21st Week - #43 James Canty
OUR WEEKLY OFFERINGS
Weekly $3998.47 (incl. $275.47 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $87; Fuel $180; Assumption $671; Aid to churches in
Eastern Europe $615 (incl. $142 in loose money).
Stewardship Note. Today’s reading from Isaiah describes the
Israelites bringing their offering to the Lord “in clean vessels.” The
gift of myself–my patient endurance and fidelity to the will of
God–is as important as the monetary gift I offer. See Isaiah 66:20.
Word of Life. Mercy brings healing that is impossible on a merely
human level. Divine Mercy can restore hope, because it flows from
the heart of the Risen Christ who, once and for all, has vanquished
the finality of death. The deep truth that faith teaches is that only
in the context of mercy–God’s Mercy and our own forgiveness and
mercy–can we, as wounded human men and women, find healing
and hope. – Bishop Robert Finn, “Divine Mercy and the Death Penalty,”
USCCB Respect Life Program
Reminder: Registration for Webster Adult Basic Education and
ESOL returning students will take place on Tuesday, August 24,
2010 at 7 p.m. at Bartlett High School. Classes and registration are
free. For details call 508-949-8282.
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 22, 2010
Strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees.
Make straight paths for your feet, that what is lame
may not be disjointed but healed.
Proclaim God’s Glory. A threefold
message develops in today’s
readings. First, everyone is called to
proclaim God’s glory and receive
salvation. Second, salvation is not
for the unprepared. Like a loving
parent, God gently corrects and
disciplines those who have been
called. Third, some people who
imagine themselves saved are really not. The door of
salvation has been closed in their faces despite their cries
and pleas. We need to take these lessons to heart. Always
try your best to enter by the narrow door. Come and
proclaim God’s glory.
The second collection next weekend will be taken for the
Propagation of the Faith. Deacon Henry Babin of the Queen of
Peace Church, Olive Branch, Mississippi, will be making an
appeal. Kindly respond generously to this request.
GOD’S VINEYARD
We are familiar with Jesus’ parable recorded by Matthew 20:1-16
about the owner of the vineyard who hired workers at different
times of the day from–9, 12, 3 and 5 p.m. At the end of the day all
of them received the same payment. From a human point of view
we can agree with the workers that who were hired first should be
paid more. But the generosity of God has different logic. We are all
invited to the vineyard at a different time of our life to share, work
and build the kingdom of God. Our reward will be based on our
willingness, generosity, dedication and above all, on our faith in
God’s word. Our work in the vineyard consists of many things
according to our own abilities. Perhaps someone is standing idle
looking for an opportunity to find meaning in life. Someone else
might be searching for help how to use his/her talents to build up
various ministries in the Church. There are many needs among our
people, Basilica, children who look for a generous person who
could share with them their resources. That parable is very
engaging forcing us to determine at what stage of our life we are,
is it morning or the day is almost over. When our life is close to 5
p.m., don’t delay your good deeds until you are in the hospital or
nursing home. This would mean wasted talents and resources. If
you are able to do more, use God’s blessings for the good of the
Church. God is never outdone in His generosity. “You too go into
my vineyard” – let’s not delay in answering.
DONATIONS
Children’s Cemetery. It is with deep gratitude that we
acknowledge a donation of $300 for the maintenance of the
Children’s Cemetery from an anonymous donor. This generous
gesture is greatly appreciated. May you enjoy many blessings of
our Good Savior.
St. Joseph Basilica. We appreciate the donation of $50 from M/M
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Kazimierz Zurowski for the good of the parish. Thank you for your
remembrance.
St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of: Tessie Surozenski by
Paula Kuzdzal; Nellie Sowa by M/M Andrew Montalbano.
We also acknowledge the following donations: $100 from Mary
and Mark Wendell of Farmington CT and $100 from Adria M.
Barton of Talent OR to the Basilica, and $100 from Barbara
Renhardt of Jamesburg NJ to the gym.
SCHOOL NEWS
School Store. Any parent who would like to exchange uniforms
can visit the school store from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday. As children grow they may need to change their uniform to
feel more comfortable. We encourage parents to check with the
store for any needs.
Registration. There are still a few openings to Pre-K for 4-yearold children in the 3-day program. Preference is given to
parishioners so please do not delay in your registration. We are
very pleased with the growing enrollment across the board,
especially in the lower grades.
Education is not only acquiring bits of pieces of knowledge, but
involves formation of character, development of personality and
preparing the individuals to live a successful, happy and fulfilled
life. This cannot be achieved by only pure knowledge without
sharing the truth, joy and love inherent in the Catholic doctrine.
Children are too precious to be educated by the streets or a school
which does not believe in truth, right or wrong, good or evil.
Students from Europe. Once again, eleven students from Poland
will be learning in our school from September 29 to December 12,
2010. They will join our students of grades 7 and 8. We are
looking for families to host one or two students for this period. If
you are interested or need more information please call the rectory.
Our school received the invitation to visit Poland and England for
the summer of 2011 for educational and cultural experience.
Obviously, the students of host families will have the opportunity
to join St. Joseph School for this adventure.
EUROPEAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
On August 26 to 28, 2010, there will be a youth leadership
conference in Doylestown, PA. The conference will help young
adults over 16 years of age to reflect on the uniqueness of their role
in the Church, their Catholic identity and rich cultural heritage
which supports their faith. This small conference is in preparation
for a national convention of the young people in the near future.
Anyone who is interested please call the rectory immediately for a
brochure and details. Room and board is free of charge paid
partially by the United States Conference of Bishops in
Washington and various Apostolates.
In addition to participating in the Youth Leadership Conference,
I will be taking part in the annual pilgrimage to the American
Czestochowa in Doylestown on Sunday, August 29th.
PADRE PIO
The devotion to Padre Pio is growing across the world including
our country. Saint Padre Pio died on September 26th, and at the
request of several parishioners we will have an evening prayer
service and Mass at St. Joseph Basilica on the 26th of each month,
beginning with September 26. Those interested to be on the
planning committee for this ministry, please attend a special
meeting on Wednesday, September 1st at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH
SCHOOL
Featuring Progressive Jackpot #54
Two Winner Take All’s
Special Door Prizes
Variety of Home Made Food - Free Coffee
Doors Open at 4 p.m. - Games Begin at 5:45 p.m.
Parents of St. Joseph School children of Kindergarten
and Grade 4 will assist from 4 to 6 p.m.
ADULT DISCUSSION ON THE HOLY SCRIPTURE
“Reflections on Acts of the Apostles” is designed for adult
discussion of this portion of Holy Scripture. Sessions will be held
at St. Louis Church Hall, Webster at 6:30 p.m. beginning Thursday,
September 9th, and continuing every two weeks, September 23rd,
October 7th and 21st, November 4th and 18th, and December 2nd and
16th. There is no fee. Please bring a Bible and a friend. Light
refreshments will be available. – Deacon Peter Motyka
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
Religious Education Registration for Fall Classes. If you have
not registered for our Fall classes (this includes new First Graders
starting Public School in the Fall, new parishioners and present
classes), please call the Religious Education Office at 508-9433752 and leave your name, address and phone number so a form
can be sent in the mail to you.
Parishioners needed to help in Religious Ed program for Fall.
We need people interested in being Catechists, on the RCIA team,
and Confirmation Team. A willingness to share your faith is
essential. We will provide training. A meeting will be held at a later
date for those seeking more information. Please consider helping
out even if it is only for one month, a year, or a few weeks
commitment. We need your help! Our parish needs you to help
pass on the faith. With your hands and heart, Jesus can be brought
into other people’s lives where He can make a difference! Please
call the Religious Education Office at 508-943-3752 and leave your
name and phone number so we can get back to you.
ATTENTION GOLFERS AND FRIENDS
Alumni, relatives, friends and families of St Joseph School
Athletics it's time to get your team together for our 11th Annual
golf tournament to benefit St Joseph School Athletics!!. Last years
event at The Dudley Hill Golf Club (Nichols) was one of the most
successful in recent years so we will be back there again on
Saturday September 25th with a 1:00 pm shotgun start.
Immediately following the golf will be a full steak dinner,
including appetizers, and raffle at the PAV at approximately 6:30.
The cost this year for golf, cart, player gift and dinner is $100. The
success of this is a critical component to supplying our young
student athletes with the equipment they need to learn their sport in
a clean and safe environment and at a very reasonable price to our
athletes families. You may also join us for the dinner only for just
$15. Please contact Craig Holmberg at 508-331-6915 or
[email protected] to get a sign up sheet or if you have any
questions at all. The tournament committee would also like you to
know that many sponsorship opportunities are available and raffle
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including bottles of cheer, golf items, gift certificates etc. are always
accepted and appreciated. Please go to our website
www.tournevents.com/eagles11th to get more information, sign up on
line, become a sponsor or just to check out the photos from previous
years. All are welcome and encouraged to come out for a day of fun.
The number of teams is limited so please sign up soon.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
On July 25, 2010, Sheila Kusek and her daughter Stephanie
participated in the SheRox triathalon, an all-woman event held at
Memorial Beach in Webster. The triathalon consisted of a half mile
swim, followed by a 12 mile bike ride, and finishing with a 2.9 mile
run. The charitable sponsor for this event is the Susan G. Komen for the
Cure and 75% of the net funds raised stay in Massachusetts. Our hats
go off to this inspiring mother-daughter team for achieving not just a
personal goal but showing us the willing spirit of giving. – Jane Wilk
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
SºOWO òYCIA. Boóe Mi»osierdzie jest w stanie uzdrowiƒ
beznadziejnie wygldajce dla oka ludzkiego sytuacje. Moóe
przywróciƒ nadziej“, gdyó pochodzi prosto z serca Zmartwychwsta»ego
Chrystusa, który pokona» Ñmierƒ. Nasza wiara uczy nas g»“bokiej
prawdy, óe tylko w kontekÑcie mi»osierdzia i przebaczenia – Boóego
Mi»osierdzia i w»asnego wybaczenia sobie – moóemy, jako cierpicy
m“óczyïni i kobiety znaleïƒ nadziej“ i uleczenie.
WINNICA PA¼SKA. Zapewne wszyscy znaj przypowieу Jezusa z
ewangelii Ñw. Mateusza, 20:1-16 o w»aÑcicielu winnicy, który
zatrudnia» robotników o róónych porach dnia, a po pracy wszyscy
otrzymali t“ sam wyp»at“. Z punktu widzenia ludzkiego moóe si“ to
wydawaƒ niesprawiedliwe, ale szczodroу Boóa kieruje si“ inn logik.
Wszyscy jesteÑmy zaproszeni byc pracownikami w winnicy na róónych
etapach naszego óycia, aby wspólnie budowaƒ Królestwo Boóe. Nasza
nagroda/zap»ata b“dzie zaleóa»a od naszych ch“ci, szczodroÑci, oddania
i poÑwi“cenia, ale przede wszystkim od naszej wiary w S»owo Boóe.
Nasza praca w winnicy zaleóy od wielu czynników mi“dzy innymi od
naszych moóliwoÑci. Moóe ktoÑ stoi gdzieÑ z boku szukajc sensu
óycia? KtoÑ inny moóe szuka miejsca, gdzie móg»by uóyƒ swoje talenty
w pos»udze dla KoÑcio»a. W naszej rodzinie parafialnej jest wiele
potrzeb. Budynki i ich obejÑcie wymaga cig»ego zachodu. Dzieci w
szkole szukaj szczodrych osób, które pomog» by finansowo.
Przypowieу o winnicy zmusza nas do zastanowienia si“ na jakim
etapie óycia jesteÑmy, czy jest to poranek óycia, czy moóe zblióa si“
zachoód. Jeóeli nasze óycie chyli si“ ku ko½cowi, nie powinniÑmy
zwlekaƒ z wykonywaniem dobrych uczynków aó znajdziemy si“ w
szpitalu czy domu starców. Oznacza»oby to utracone talenty i Ñrodki
materialne. Jeóeli ktoÑ moóe zrobiƒ coÑ wi“cej teraz, powinien uóyƒ
swoje talenty i b»ogos»awie½stwa Boóe dla dobra KoÑcio»a. Nic nie
przerasta Mi»osierdzia Boóego, który posy»a nas na prac“ w swojej
winnicy. Nie zwlekajmy z odpowiedzi na to zaproszenie.
ZE SZKOºY.
Sklepik szkolny. Rodzice, którzy pragn zakupiƒ mundurki w
szkolnym sklepiku mog to robiƒ od poniedzia»ku do pitku od 8:30 do
12:30. W miar“ jak dzieci wyrastaj ze swoich mundurków, prosimy
rodziców o
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przekazanie tych w dobrym stanie do sklepiku, a poszukanie dla
swoich pociech czegoÑ na ich rozmiar.
Zapisy do szko»y. Jeszcze mamy kilka otwarƒ dla dzieci 4letnich na 3 dniowy program. Parafianom dajemy zawsze
pierwsze½stwo w przyjmowaniu, ale prosimy nie zwlekaƒ.
JesteÑmy bardzo zadowoleni z cigle wzrastajcej liczby
zapisanych uczniów w ca»ej szkole, ale szczególnie w
przedszkolu. Pami“tajmy, óe edukacja nie polega tylko na
przekazaniu tylko pewnej wiedzy, ale równieó na formowaniu
charakteru i osobowoÑci. To nie moóe byƒ osigni“te tylko przez
przyswojenie sobie wiedzy bez dzielenia si“ prawd, radoÑci i
mi»oÑci p»ync z naszej katolickiej wiary. Dzieci s zbyt
drogocennym skarbem, aby by»y uczone przez ulice czy teó
szko»y, które nie wierz w Prawd“ i nie nazywaj dobra dobrem,
a z»a z»em.
Wymiana uczniów. Kolejnych jedenaÑcioro uczniów z Polski
przyleci 29 wrzeÑnia, aby przez 10 tygodni uczyƒ si“ w Szkole
Ñw. Józefa w kl. 7 i 8. Poszukujemy rodzin, które zechcia»yby
przyjƒ do siebie jednego lub dwoje uczniów na ten czas.
Zainteresowanych prosimy o jak najszybszy kontakt z plebani.
Nasza szko»a otrzyma»a zaproszenie na odwiedzenie Polski i
Anglii w lecie 2011 roku w celach edukacyjnych i
krajoznawczych. OczywiÑcie dzieci z rodzin, które przyjm
uczniów w Polski b“d mia»y moóliwoу uczestniczyƒ w tej
wymianie.
PADRE PIO. Na ca»ym Ñwiecie wzrasta
naboóe½stwo do Ojca Pio, który zmar» 26
wrzeÑnia. Na proÑb“ parafian b“dziemy
odprawiaƒ specjaln Msz“ Ñw. wieczorn 26
dnia kaódego miesica rozpoczynajc we
wrzeÑniu. Zainteresowanych przy»czeniem
si“ do komitetu planujcego te wydarzenia
prosimy o przyjÑcie na spotkanie w Ñrod“ 1go wrzeÑnia o 6:30 na plebanii.
KÓºKO BIBLIJNE. Rowaóania Dziejów
Apostolskich w j. angielskim prowadzone b“d co dwa tygodnie
w koÑciele Ñw. Ludwika od czwartku 9-go wrzeÑnia aó do 16
grudnia o 6:30 p.m. Wst“p jest bezp»atny. Prosz“ ze sob
przynieу Pismo Ñw. i znajomych.
KONFERENCJA MºODYCH LIDERÓW. Europejska
konferencja m»odych liderów b“dzie w Doylestown, PA od 2628 sierpnia. Konferencja ma na celu pomóc m»odym ludziom,
którzy uko½czyli 16 rok óycia, aby lepiej zrozumieli swoj rol“
w KoÑciele, swoj toósamoу katolick i bogat spóÑcizn“
polsk, która umacnia nasz wair“. Ta ma»a konferencja jest
przygotowaniem na krajow konferencj“ m»odych, która
odb “ dzie si “ w pó ï niejszym terminie. Wszystkich
zainteresowanych prosimy o natychmiastowe zg»oszenie si“ na
plebani“. Zakwaterowanie i wyóywienie s bezp»atne. Ja równieó
b“d“ uczestniczy» w tej konferencji przy okazji corocznej
pielgrzymki do Sanktuarium MB Cz“stochowskiej w
Doylestown, 29 sierpnia.