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.
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 week Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-March 20
4:00
r.s. Mary (anniv.) and George Makara -int. family
Sunday-March 21
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club
Annual Communion Mass
9:30
r.s. James Gogolinski (2nd anniv.) -int. wife and children
11:00
s.p. Franciszek Turowski (12-ta rocz..) -int. zona Janina
Monday-March 22
6:30
r.s. Lorraine Brezniak -int. James Brezniak
2 pm
Webster Manor
Tuesday-March 23
6:30
r.s. Ernest and Anna Tuck -int. family
Wednesday- March 24
6:30
r.s. Frank Kucharski -int. daughter Mary Kowalczyk and
Ann Van Nort
7 pm
r.s. Jean Walley (1st annivesary) -int. husband
Thursday-March 25
6:30
r.s. Felix E. Miller -int. Rita Augustynski
Friday-March 26
6:30
r.s. Robert Kokocinski -int. Maria Kabala
7:00
r.s. Frank Przystas (24th anniv.) -int. Gladys and fam.
Saturday-March 27
7:00
r.s. Zygmunt Kokosinski -int. Rodzina Jankowski
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. Constance M. Knych (anniv.) and Albert S. Knych
-int. daughter Jean, husband Tom and family
Sunday-March 28 _Palm Sunday_
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
For all the living and deceased enrolled in the Friends of
St. Joseph School Fund
11:00
For all the members of the Sacred Heart Society
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - March 14, 2010
Weekly $5237 (incl. $207 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $386; Fuel $933; Catholic Relief Services $674
(incl. $163 in loose money).
Stewardship Note: “For His sake I have accepted the loss
of all things and I consider them so much rubbish, that I
may gain Christ...” (Philippians 3:8) Learning to see our
material possessions as just so much rubbish is an important
step in growing closer to Jesus Christ. Then we are able to
give more freely and joyfully.
1-25 Club. The grand prize winners drawn at the March 13, 2010 banquet
were as follows: 1st prize-$500 Leo Dion; 2nd prize-$200 Megan Belanger;
3rd prize-$100 Jane Gogolinski; 4th prize-$50 Emma Lefebvre; 5th prize$50 Joyce Dziedzic; 6th prize-$50 Betty Meagher; 7th prize-$50 Stephanie
Fasulo plus (5) $25 prizes.
A weekly drawing of $25 is awarded. The net proceeds are used for
school and parish needs.
In Appreciation: A very special Thank You to all who gave their time
and effort to make the 1-25 Club Banquet a huge success. The complete
roast beef dinner was simply delicious. It was enjoyed by all who
attended. Thank you. – Theresa Jankowski
SANCTUARY VOTIVE CANDLES
Sacred Heart Altar
For the week of March 21 through March 27, 2010
Candle I and Candle II
For the intentions of the members of the
Sacred Heart Society
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT March 21, 2010
I consider everything as a loss
because of the supreme good
of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.
– Philippians 3:8
Something New. “See, I am doing something new!” (Isaiah
43:19).All during this Lenten season, the scriptures have
revealed the truth of these words, proclaimed in today’s first
reading from the prophet Isaiah. We have heard about a
bush in the desert aflame but not consumed. We have
listened to a parable about a father, the depth of whose love
for his prodigal son was almost inconceivable. Today,
instead of condemning a woman caught in the act of
adultery and joining in stoning her to death, the Lord Jesus
sends her on her way, away from what would have been
certain death, admonishing her to sin no more. Indeed, God
has been doing something new in our midst. Even when we
are trapped in sin, with no perceivable way out, we are
offered forgiveness when we turn to the Lord with repentant
hearts. Let us remember that God has done something new
in the heart of each of us.
The second collection this weekend is taken for the
Partners in Charity.
This annual Diocesan Campaign is the lifeline to support so many
diocesan charitable agencies who serve people in need. In addition
it supports the seminarians who are preparing for the priesthood
and for retired priests. In this economic difficult time to cut human
services to many people would contradict the spirit of service
which the Church wants to provide. Your gift, which enables us to
bless many people in Worcester County will make a major
difference in the lives of many who look to us for hope. Please
continue to pray to St. John Vianney, the patron of our appeal, that
we many be inspired by his special love for families, the poor and
the needy. I hope that through our common effort we will join
other parishes and meet our assigned quota of $20,250. If you
cannot make a donation this week, feel free to do so next weekend
or pledge your donation over 10 months using the special pledge
envelopes.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
We welcome this morning the members of the St. Joseph Polish
Women’s Club to their annual Communion Mass. This
organization in its over 50 year existence have made a significant
contribution to St. Joseph School. I want to express my gratitude
for their recent generous gift of $2500 to St. Joseph School toward
the purchase of the Promethian Smart Boards. In addition to
helping the children, St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club provides the
opportunity for members to come together to renew the bond of
friendship and sponsor social events. I would like to encourage
parishioners and
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parents who had or have children in St. Joseph School to join this
distinguished organization. May God bless the Executive Board
and all the members.
PILGRIMAGE FROM NEW BRITAIN
Today we welcome the pilgrims from New Britain and
surrounding parishes under the leadership of Very Rev. Dariusz
Gosciniak, pastor of Holy Cross Church. This pilgrimage coincides
with the solemnity of St. Joseph who occupies a new place in the
divine economy of salvation. The pilgrims will participate in the 11
a.m. High Mass followed by lunch in the cafeteria and Lenten
devotions at 3 p.m. We pray that their participation in divine
worship and other devotional practices will be beneficial for them
and Saint Joseph Basilica family.
RETREAT
The Lenten season is associated across the Catholic world with
missions and retreats. During the first week of the Lenten season,
all Vatican offices are closed and everyone, including the Pope,
participate in a retreat. Many people have a custom to go for
vacations to restore their body strength. A retreat is the restoration
of the spiritual well-being. I trust and encourage everyone to
participate in these special days.
Polish Retreat. This afternoon at 2 p.m., on the weekend of St.
Joseph solemnity, the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take
place for all the pilgrims as well as parishioners and at 3 p.m.
Gorzkie Zale and conclusion of the Polish retreat with a papal
blessing.
English Retreat. The English retreat began Saturday and will
continue on Monday and Wednesday evenings. On Monday a
prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m. for Religious Education
classes and at 7 p.m. for all the parishioners. We encourage
everyone, especially the ministries, to take advantage of these holy
days of our spiritual growth.
HOLY ROSARY SODALITY
The Holy Rosary Sodality is sponsoring a Bake Sale on the
weekend of March 27-28, 2010. The hours will be Saturday from
2 to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 8 to 11 a.m. Members–please bring
your baked goods during these times.– Betty Sabaj, President
PALM SUNDAY
Holy Week begins with the triumphant entry of Jesus into
Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. The blessing of palms will take place
before each Mass on the weekend of March 27/28. A solemn
procession will take place at the 11 a.m. Mass with the singing of
the Passion with the participation of the choir. We kindly ask all
members of the Sacred Heart Society to take part in this procession.
EASTER FLOWER SALE
The Children of Mary will be selling Easter Flowers after all the
Masses next weekend. Palm crosses will also be available.
White Lilies-$8.00; Pink Lilies-$8.00; Tulips-$6.50; Azaleas$6.50; Hyacinths-$6.50; Daffodils-$6.50.
FROM THE CEMETERY MANAGER
Please remove all winter baskets and decorations by April 1st. Any
decorations remaining after this date will be discarded by cemetery
personnel. Reminder: Flowers are to be placed or planted in front
of the monument only. – Kevin Rekowski, Cemetery Manager
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
SPRING FLING DINNER AND AUCTION
We are accepting donations of all kinds for the auction, so please
keep us in mind if you have a service you provide or an item you
could donate, such as electronics, new video or home items. We
have some terrific items already including autographed authentic
Patriots and Red Sox memorabilia, tickets to museums and resorts,
and a wide assortment of baskets filled with goodies. Please contact
the school to arrange a time to drop off your donation as soon as
possible. Also, don’t forget to get your tickets for this annual event
being held this year on Friday, April 9th, 2010 at Point Breeze in
Webster. Tickets are available at the school office 508-943-0378.
– Cindi Gardner, HSA Chair
SCHOOL BOOK FAIR
The St. Joseph School Book Fair will open Monday, March 22nd
and continue through Friday, March 26th. It will be open daily from
11-12:30 p.m. On Wednesday, March 24th, Special Person’s Day,
from 8-12:30 p.m. as well as Thursday, March 25th at 7:30 p.m.
after the Home School Association General Meeting.
Highlights – Daily drawings for anyone who purchases books . Can
you guess how many? Sign up on line to break the World Record
for reading hours by SJS students!
HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEETING (HSA)
The general HSA meeting for parents will be held Thursday,
March 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The program is
Family Reading Night and guest readers from the Worcester Sharks
will be present. We urge all parents to attend.
DONATIONS
Saint Joseph Basilica. In memory of Mary Miller from the
laboratory staff of Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam CT.
˜It is with deep gratitude that I acknowledge a donation of $1000
given by a parishioner who prefers to remain anonymous. This
individual has minimum income and faces serious medical
problems yet felt the need to share with the Church past blessings.
A sincere thank you and may God grant you all for which you pray.
St. Joseph School. We acknowledge the donation of $397 received
from St. Andrew Bobola Parish for the benefit of our school
children. Thank you for your kindness.
FROM THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RCIA. This Sunday at the 8:15 Mass there will be scrutinies for
our elect Dylan, Jacob, Joseph and Shaun Murphy who will be
entering the Catholic Church this Easter.
Retreat for Religious Education students will be on Monday,
March 22nd from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in church. Monsignor James
Moroney will be the spiritual leader.
Please remember to bring your children to the 9:30 am Mass
every Sunday during Lent and to take part in the Lenten Flower
Sacrifices ceremony at Offertory.
Confirmation classes at 8 am in the school on March 21 and 28.
MARCH CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
March 15-$50 Theresa Gwozdz; March 16-$75 Joseph Ziak; March
17-$50 Josephine Kaczmarek; March 18-$50 Joan Cummings,
Sterling MA; March 19-$50 Alice LeBoeuf; March 20-$50 Theresa
Mailloux; March 21-$100 C. H. Rukat, Dudley.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Basilica Council #12980,
are conducting a 50/50 raffle during the month of March. To date
they have collected $935! The winning ticket will be drawn during
the Knight’s sponsored Steak Night on April 10th at the PAV.
Tickets to the Steak Dinner and Dance can be purchased in front of
the church after all Masses in March for $20 per ticket.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
The annual Spring Musical production sponsored by Holy Name
Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School of Worcester will have
showings on Friday, March 26, and Saturday, March 27 at 7 p.m.
and again on Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. A free grandparents’
performance will be held on Thursday, March 25 at 1 p.m. Tickets
purchased prior to the performance $10; at the door $15.Call Holy
Name at 508-753-6371 or email Heather Selvitelli at
[email protected].
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Passion Play Practice Reminder. The Youth Group will put on
the Passion Play at Sacred Heart Church on Good Friday, April 2nd
at noon. All are welcome to attend! Any youth in grades 6-12 who
would like to participate are invited. The second practice will be
Sunday March 21st from 1-4 pm at Sacred Heart Church.
Wii Bowling at Christopher Heights on Wednesday, March 24th
from 6-7:30 pm.
Youth Group Camping Trip. Youths in grades 6-12 are invited
to go camping May 1 & 2 at Camp Marshall in Spencer from 1
p.m. Saturday till 3 p.m. Sunday. Father Gomez will come and say
Mass under the trees. There are cabins or bring your own tent. Cost
will be about $40 per person (free for adult chaperones). Contact
Mrs. Valcour for more information.
BINGO SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2010
AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Progressive Jackpot #58
Two Winner Take All’s - Special Door Prizes
Variety of Hot Home-Made Food - Free Coffee
Doors Open at 4 p.m. - Games Begin at 5:45 p.m.
Parents of St. Joseph School Grades 5 and 3
will assist from 4 to 6 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: Bingo will not be played on Palm
Sunday or Easter Sunday
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
PARTNERS IN CHARITY. Druga kolekta w tym tygodniu
b“dzie zbierana na diecezjaln akcj“ mi»osierdzia „Partners in
Charity”. Dochód z tej akcji przeznaczony jest na wspieranie
wieluagencji, które pomagaja potrzebujcym ludziom. W tym
trudnym okresie ekonomicznym, szczególnie bez serca by»oby
ograniczenie pomocy tym, którzy jej tym bardziej potrzebuj.
Wasza ofiara b“dzie mia»a wp»yw na óycie wielu mieszka½ców
naszej diecezji, którzy cigle óyj nadziej. Prosimy o modlitw“ do
sw. Jana Vianney, patrona tej akcji, abysmy odczuli potrzeb“
pomocy biedniejszym w duchu chrzescija½skiej mi»osci. Kwota
wyznaczona do zebrania w naszej parafii wynosi $20,250. Jeóeli
ktos nie moóe ofiarowaƒ ca»ej kwoty w ten weekend moóe to zrobiƒ
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w przysz»y weekend lub ofiarowaƒ tzw. „pledge” czyli obietnic“
zap»aty w cigu 10 miesi“cy w specjalnych kopertach.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB – Ko»o Polskich
Kobiet jest ogranizacj, która dzia»a w naszej parafii juó od 50 lat.
Dzisiaj witamy cz»onków tej organizacji na dorocznej Mszy sw.
Dzi“kujemy im za wsparcie, szczególnie dla Szko»y sw. Józefa,
które przez wiele lat by»o celem ich dzia»alnosci. Jestem
niezmiernie wdzi“czny za ofiar“ $2,500 przekazan w tym roku na
zakup Promethean Boards do szko»y. Chcia»bym gorco zach“ciƒ
Polki z nowej emigracji, szczególnie tych, które maj dzieci w
szkole sw. Józefa, do przy»czenia si“ do tej organizacji. Niech Bóg
b»ogos»awi cz»onkom za ich bezinteresown pomoc i ducha
wspó»pracy.
PIELGRZYMKA Z NEW BRITAIN. Dzisiaj witamy
pielgrzymów z New Britain pod duchowym przewodnictwem ks.
Dariusza Gosciniaka, proboszcza koscio»a Ðw. Krzyóa. Przyjechali
oni do Webster by wspólnie z nami uczciƒ uroczystosƒ sw. Józefa
patrona naszej parafii. Po Mszy sw. o 11-ej pielgrzymi b“d mieƒ
lunch w kafeterii, a nast“pnie wezm udzia» w Gorzkich òalach o
godz. 3 p.m. Módlmy si“, aby ich pielgrzymka by»a ïród»em
umocnienia duchowego dla nich samych oraz dla parafian Bazyliki.
REKOLEKCJE. Okres wielkopostny wsród Katolików w
szczególny sposób kojarzy si“ z czasem misji i rekolekcji. W
pierwszym tygodniu Wielkiego Postu wszystkie biura w Watykanie
s zamkni“te, gdyó wszyscy wraz z papieóem uczestnicz w
rekolekcjach. Wielu ludzi wyjeódóa na wakacje, aby przywróciƒ
si»“ dla cia»a, a rekolekcje s przywróceniem si»y dla ducha i
powinny byƒ bardzo powaónie potraktowane. Wierze, óe wszyscy
parafianie skorzystaj z tej moóliwosci:
Polskie rekolekcje, które rozpocz“»y si“ w czwartek zako½cz si“
dzisiaj specjalnym naboóe½stwem o godz. 2 p.m. po»czonym z
wystawieniem Najswi“tszego Sakramentu i Gorzkimi òalami oraz
specjalnym papieskim b»ogos»awie½stwem.
Angielskie rekolekcje rozpocz“»y si“ w sobot“ i b“d
kontynuowane w poniedzia»ek o 7 p.m. i w srod“ wieczorem.
Zach“cam wszystkich do przy»czenia si“ do wspólnej modlitwy.
OFIARA. Pewna rodzina z polskiej spo»ecznosci z»oóy»a ofiar“
$1000 dla naszej parafii. Jestem niezmiernie wdzi“czny za
chrzescija½skiego ducha troski o wspólne dobro i budowanie
Koscio»a Chrystusowego na ziemi. Niech Pan Bóg obdarzy ich
wszelkimi potrzebnymi »askami za ich szczodrosƒ i
bezinteresownosƒ. Bóg zap»aƒ.
BRACTWO RÓòA¼COWE organizuje sprzedaó wypieków w
weekend 27/28 marca; w sobot“ od 2 – 5:30 p.m. i w niedziel“ od
8-11-ej. Cz»onków organizacji prosimy o przyniesienie wypieków
w tym czasie.
NIEDZIELA PALMOWA. Wielki Tydzie½ rozpoczyna si“
tryumfalnym wjazdem Jezusa do Jerozolimy w Niedzil“ Palmow.
Poswi“cenie palm b“dzie przed kaód Msz sw., a uroczysta
procesja po»czona ze tradycyjnemy spiewaniem Pasji przez
solistów i chór, b“dzie na Mszy sw. o 11-ej. Prosimy cz»onków
Stowarzyszenia Serca Jezusa o wzi“cie udzia»u w tej procesji.
SPRZEDAò KWIATÓW wiosennych b“dzie prowadzona przez
„Dzieci Maryi” po wszystkich Mszach sw. w przysz»y weekend.
Ceny podane s w angielskiej cz“sci biuletynu.
CMENTARZ. Manager cmentarza przypomina, óeby usunƒ
wszystkie zimowe dekoracje z grobów do 1 kwietnia, po czym
zostan wyrzucone. Kwiaty moóna ustawiaƒ lub sadziƒ tylko przed
nagrobkiem.