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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April 11, 2010 - 11 kwiecien 2010 r.
Masses for the week Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-April 10
4:00
r.s. Louis Grych (5th anniv.) -int. family
Sunday-April 11 _Divine Mercy Sunday _
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Felix E. Miller (1st anniversary) -int. wife and fam.
9:30
r.s. Edward Kozlowski (5th anniversary)
-int. wife Sylvia and fam.
11:00
s.p. Jozef Szczepaniak -int. Maria Morga z rodzina
1 p.m. Baptism - John William Hall
Monday-April 12
6:30
r.s. Robert Caskey -int. Williams family
2pm
Oakwood Nursing Home
r.s. Joseph & Gladys Borowski & Joanne Houle
-int. Joseph and Charlotte Borowski
Tuesday-April 13
6:30
r.s. Chester Strenk (12th anniv.) -int. daughter and fam.
Wednesday-April 14
6:30
r.s. Piotr Kurda -int. Edward & Anna Kudron
Thursday-April 15
6:30
r.s. Sharon LeClair & Camella Savinsky & Ben &
Joseph Savinskey -int. family
Friday-April 16
6:30
r.s. Cora LaRochelle (10th anniv.) -int. family
Saturday–April 17
7:00
r.s. Joan Falardeau (9th anniv.) -int. Warren Rekowski
9 a.m. s.p. Jan Bialik
1 pm
Baptism - Felix Wierbik
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. Cecilia Majka, Mary Dudek, Albert, Stanley &
Bernard Makara -int. sisters
Sunday-April 18
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Stanley Dudek -int. Christine, Dennis, Al &
Georgette
9:30
r.s. Robert Gardner -int. wife Cindi, son and daughter
11:00
s.p. Maria Szczepaniak -int. Maria Morga z rodzina
Baptism - Alan Nicholas Kulpa
1-25 Club Winners
March 27-1st Week - #65 Joe Bembenek
April 3-2nd Week - #149 James Brezniak
April 10-3rd Week - #24 Paul Minarik
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - April 4, 2010
Weekly $5617.65 (incl. $864.65 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $376; Fuel $170; Easter $3131; School Excellence
$3723.93 (incl. $1034.93 in loose money).
The Easter message of eternity and new life won for us by Christ’s
resurrection refocused our priorities. Any work, sacrifice and
financial support for the church is the only thing which matters and
has lasting significance. I want to thank all of you for your
generosity to several collections during Easter. I am also grateful
for your personal Easter messages, cards and gifts sent to me. May
the Easter message motivate our activities and inspire dedication to
the Church.
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER - April 11, 2010
Once I was dead,
but now I am alive forever and ever.
– Revelation 1:18a
Called to be Witnesses. Thomas probably would be a good
man to have in your corner in a modern-day courtroom.
Even though he was willing to follow Jesus to death (John
11:16), he’s not going to go out into the world now and
attempt to give witness to the risen Christ when all he has
at his disposal is hearsay evidence from the other apostles.
No, he wants immediate proof, a hands-on experience of
Christ risen and present.
Many of us, when we struggle with our faith or our belief,
can identify with Thomas. But even when our faith is in
relatively solid shape, we encounter people who are a bit
like Thomas, who won’t believe unless they are given
credible experience. We, then, are called to be witnesses.
We must also greet them with “Peace.” Our final joy is life
transformed for eternity.
The second collection this week is for Utility and Energy Costs
ANOINTING SERVICE
Today at 2:30 p.m., the Sacrament of the Sick will be administered
in our St. Joseph Basilica. Traditionally, the Sacred Heart Society
members have been available to assist with the elderly etc. in the
church. We encourage parishioners to bring their loved ones for
this special sacramental opportunity.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Today is Divine Mercy Sunday as
designated by His Holiness John Paul II.
Special devotions will be held this afternoon
in our Basilica at 3 p.m. and conclude the
novena which began on Good Friday. The
devotions will include singing of the chaplet
to the Divine Mercy and prayers for all our
parishioners, especially for those who have
drifted away from the Church. We invite every parishioner for this
one hour special devotion to entreat God’s mercy for our families
and ourselves.
REFLECTIONS ON OUR EASTER CELEBRATION
The Easter Triduum at Saint Joseph Basilica this year was attended
by more people than in previous years. I was pleased to see
parishioners, friends, alumni and visitors from different places who
celebrated Holy Week with us. The liturgy with meaningful
musical framework accentuated the message of Easter. Several
choirs and musicians rehearsed for weeks so our celebration would
be uplifting. I am grateful to all the members of the choirs, to our
organist, Robert Wojcik, and musicians for total dedication to St.
Joseph Basilica family. Needless to say, the elaborate decorations
added so much to the Easter solemnity.
We are grateful to Sylvia and Fred Kitka, Kevin Rekowski,
Eugene Rudnicki and all the members of the Altar Guild who spent
countless hours day and night to properly prepare the church for
this most important liturgical celebration of the year. I want to
recognize the presence of a large number of altar servers, and
various ministries who participated in these sacred days.
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April 11, 2010 - 11 kwiecien 2010 r.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
The monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 13th at 7:00
p.m. in the School Cafeteria. After the general meeting, we will be
pulling out the tea sets for Mrs. Bridges’ Pantry who will be talking
to us about Tea, Traditions and Tasting! Come learn about different
teas and have an opportunity to sample some new teas! Susan
Werbecki is the hostess for the evening. Scholarship applications
are still available and may be picked up in person at this meeting.
Thank you. – Judi Dery, Publicity Chairperson
JOB FAIR 2010will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010
from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Auburn/Webster Lodge of
Elks, 754 Southbridge Street, Route 12,Auburn MA
(See flyers at entry to the church)
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
RCIA. At the Easter Vigil we celebrated the Sacraments of
Initiation and the Rite of Reception into the full communion of the
Catholic Church. The following parishioners were baptized and
received their First Eucharist: Dylan, Jacob, Joseph, and Shaun
Murphy. Those previously baptized and now received the
sacrament of Confirmation and the Eucharist were: Dian Auger,
Carolyn Rocheleau, Kathleen Sealey, and Pawel Surowaniec.
Everyone attended weekly sessions since September to prepare
themselves to be full members of the Catholic Church. Please pray
as a parish community to help them grow and mature in the
Christian life and to develop a genuine Catholic world view.
Religious Ed. Classes 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Monday. No
classes on April 19th due to Spring break.
First Eucharist #3 Student/Parent Session on April 11, 2010
after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Make-up session on April 13th at 6:30
p.m.
Confirmation Class. April 11, 2010 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Retreat at
Oakhurst Retreat Center. Please be prompt.
SCHOOL NEWS
Thank You! We wish to express our appreciation, thanks, and
gratitude to those who so generously contributed to the collection
for educational excellence on Easter Sunday. We would also like
to thank the parents and students who acted as ushers. The Felician
Sisters are extremely gratified when they see generosity of those
whom they have educated put into action. The Sisters thank you for
your prayers, support and Christian witness. –Sr. Jeanne Marie Akalski
St. Joseph School Students to Washington, D.C.
Patryk Kalinowski, Grade 7, is going to attend the Junior
National Young Leaders Conferencet his week. He is scheduled to
arrive in Washington, D.C. for the Conference on April 11th.
Throughout his time at the conference, information will be emailed
to the school featuring summaries and photo slide shows of his
activities. Congratulations, Patryk,! We hope you enjoy this new
experience!
Alexander Gardner, Grade 8, has been accepted as a Student
Leader to the People to People World Leadership Forum which
will take place in Washington, D.C. from June 28-July 3, 2010. He
will join a select group of students to study leadership and explore
some of the United States’ most prominent monuments and
institutions. He was accepted for this honor based on outstanding
scholastic merit, civic involvement, and leadership potential.
Forumdelegates will participate in small group discussions and
exercises to experience firsthand how successful leaders develop
strategies, make decisions, build consensus, and foster change.
Congratulations, Alex! May your summer experience help you as
you enter high school in the Fall.
Pre-K. In order to best serve the youngest members of our school
community, we are expanding our Pre-K into two separate
programs in two different rooms for next year. A pre-school
program will be offered for all children turning age three by
September. This program will focus on the social and emotional
development of the young child. Daily curriculum will include
religion, circle time, math, science centers, music, art and themebased exploration and learning. In a playful and structured
atmosphere the children will develop social skills which will well
prepare them for the next level of education.
A pre-K program will be offered for all children turning age
four by September. This program will focus on the social,
emotional and academic readiness skills essential for success in
Kindergarten. Daily curriculum will include religion, reading,
language, math, science, social studies and many theme-based
activities/projects. Homework will also be included.
Both programs are offered for 2/3/5 day options. All children
must be fully potty-trained to enter.
The number of new registrations indicate the popularity of the
program and yet we want to keep the classes small enough to
ensure quality education. Interested persons should apply at their
earliest convenience.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Featuring Progressive Jackpot-Two Winner Take All’s
Special Door Prizes - Free Coffee
Variety of Hot-Home-Made-Food
Members of the Knights of Columbus
will assist from 4 to 6 p.m.
DONATIONS
St. Joseph Basilica. We gratefully acknowledge a donation of
$1500 from the Polish Saturday School. This is the profit they
realized from the Mardi Gras dance held in February and given
in appreciation for the use of the school classrooms on Saturday
mornings. Thank you for your kindness and for your dedication
to the young children who are enrolled in the Polish School..
St. Joseph Basilica. In memory of Jane Lempicki by Patricia
Stark, Patricia Davis, M/M John Mrzyglod, Georgette M.
Scarglia, M/M Stephen J. Iglowski, Jaris, Woody Sr., Tyler and
Woody Jr. Young, Nelson & Dorothy Craver; Stella Zalewski by
George & Karen Oliver, Dottie Wawrzyniak.
St. Joseph School. In memory of Jane Lempicki by Ron and
Pete Bannister.
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of: Joseph
Perzanoski by Bose Corp, M/M Francis Cassidy, Donna
Schnitker, Josephine Trojanowski, Booster Athletic Club; Cate
Lacey by Nellie Kaczala.
CATHOLIC FREE PRESS
Reminder: You still can submit your new or renewal subscription
to the Catholic Free Press. This is the only diocesan Catholic
newspaper which provides information well-balanced, and factual
about the life of the Church in our country and important events
which are of benefit to us. In addition, every subscription is a
tremendous help to the parish since we are responsible for 347
copies. We thank the 73 parishioners who have already sent in their
renewals.
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PARTNERS IN CHARITY
We are pleased to report that during the 3-week long drive for the
diocesan Partners in Charity Campaign we have collected $15,205.
We still need $5,045 to meet our goal. To help the needy people of
the diocese and various charitable agencies we need to meet our
quota of $20,250. To give the opportunity to everyone to respond
to this noble cause, we have scheduled a second collection on April
25. Those who easily can afford to make a more generous donation
will gain the lasting gratitude of those whom you help. I was
hungry, imprisoned, sick and you attended to my needs.
– Betty Sabaj and Carolyn Swierzbin, co-chairs
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Bowling at Mohegan Bowl-a-Drome During Vacation. Youths in grades
6-12 are invited to go bowling and eat pizza on Thursday, April 22nd from
4:30-6:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person which includes bowling, shoe
rental, pizza and soda. Please let Mrs. Valcour know if you will be
attending by Friday, April 16th so lanes can be reserved.
Wii Bowling at Christopher Heights. on Tuesday, April 20th, from 67:30 p.m. If interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Valcour.
Camping Trip. The Youth Group will go camping May 1st and 2nd from
1 p.m. Saturday until 3 p.m. Sunday. Youths in grades 6-12 are invited.
Father Gomez will say Mass under the trees. There are kayaks, rowboats,
canoes, swimming, basketball court, fields to play games, firepit, hiking
trails etc. There are cabins with cots or you can bring your own tent. Cost
is roughly $40 per youth and that includes food. Some parent volunteers
(you go for free) will be needed to help chaperone the group. Contact Mrs.
Valcour for a permission slip or if you have any questions.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
NIEDZIELA MIºOSIERDZIA BOòEGO. Dzisiaj przypada
og»oszona przez papieóa Jana Paw»a II niedziela Mi»osierdzia
Boóego. Z tej okazji w bazylice b“dzie specjalne naboóe½stwo o
godz. 3 p.m., które zako½czy nowenn“ rozpocz“t w Wielki Pitek.
Podczas naboóe½stwa odÑpiewamy koronk“ do Mi»osierdzia
Boóego w intencji wszystkich parafian, a szczególnie tych, którzy
odeszli od koÑcio»a. Zapraszamy wszystkie rodziny na poÑwi“cenie
godziny na to specjalne naboóe½stwo proszc o Boóe mi»osierdzie
dla nas samych i naszych rodzin.
NAMASZCZENIE CHORYCH. Dzisiaj o godz. 2:30 w bazylice
b“dzie udzielany sakrament Namaszczenia Chorych. Cz»onkowie
Stowarzyszenia Serca Jezusowego b“d pomogaƒ w koÑciele
osobom starszym i chorym. Zach“camy parafian do przywiezienia
swoich bliskich, aby skorzystali z moóliwoÑci przyj“cia tego
sakramentu.
REFLEKSJE WIELKANOCNE. Zauwaóy»em, óe w tym roku w
Triduum Paschalnym uczestniczy»o w bazylice wi“cej osób nió w
latach poprzednich. Z wielkim zadowoleniem spotyka»em parafian,
znajomych, absolwentów szko»y i goÑci z bliska i z daleka, którzy
z nami przeóywali Ðwi“ty Tydzie½. Liturgia Wielkiej Nocy wraz z
instrumentaln opraw muzyczn podkreÑla»y wielkoу znaczenia
Zmartwychwstania. Chóry ƒwiczy»y przez wiele tygodni, aby
ubogaciƒ nam przeóycie za co jestem bardzo wdzi“czny wszytkim
cz»onkom i organiÑcie Robertowi Wójcikowi za ich bezinteresowne
oddanie naszej parafialnej rodzinie. Przepi“kne dekoracje równieó
mia»y wp»yw na atmosfer“ tygodnia. Jestem szczególnie wdzi“czny
Sylwi i Fredowi Kitka, Gienkowi Rudnickiemu, Kevinowi
Rekowskiemu i innym cz»onkom tzw. Altar Guild za ich
niezliczone godziny ofiarowane koÑcio»owi. Jestem bardzo
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wdzi“czny duóej iloÑci organizacji parafialnych a szczególnie
licznym ministrantom, którzy uczestniczyli w naboóe½stwach i
liturgiach.
ST. JOSEP POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB. Zebranie Ko»a Polek b“dzie
13 kwietnia o 7 p.m. w szkolnej kafeterii. Po cz“Ñci oficjalnej mrs. Bridges
b“dzie opowiadaƒ o tradycjach picia herbaty z moóliwoÑci spróbowania
nowych smaków. Przypominamy, óe cz»onkowie klubu mog cigle
zg»osiƒ si“ po aplikacje o scholarship.
NAUKA RELIGII. Katecheza jest w kaódy poniedzia»ek o 5:30
p.m. Przypominamy, óe nie b“dzie zaj“ƒ 19.IV. ze wzgl“du na ferie
wiosenne. Pierwsza Komunia Ñw. – spotkanie dla rodziców i
dzieci bedzie 11.IV. po Mszy Ñw. o 9:30. Dla tych, którzy nie mog
wtedy przyjу, spotkanie b“dzie we wtorek, 13.IV. o 6:30 p.m.
Bierzmowanie – 11.IV. o 7 p.m. rozpoczn si“ rekolekcje dla
kandydatów w Oakhurst Center. Prosimy o punktualnoу.
ZE SZKOºY. Dzi“kujemy! Pragniemy bardzo serdecznie
podzi“kowaƒ wszystkim, którzy szczodrze z»oóyli ofiary na cig»e
podnoszenie poziomu w naszej szkole podczas kolekty w niedziel“
Wielkanocn. Dzi“kujemy równieó rodzicom i dzieciom, które
pe»ni»y funkcj“ kolektorów. – Sr. Jeanne Marie Akalski
Konferencja w Waszyngtonie.
Patryk Kalinowski ucze½ kl. 7 pojedzie 11.IV. do Waszyngtonu w ramach
konferencji dla m»odych liderów. W trakcie jego pobytu, b“d robione
zdj“cia, slajdy i podsumowania, które b“d przesy»ane do szko»y.
Gratulujemy Patryk i mamy nadziej“, óe wrócisz z tego wyjazdu bogatszy
o nowe doÑwiadczenia.
Alex Gardner ucze½ kl. 8 zosta» wyróóniony zaproszeniem na konferencje
liderów w ramach programu People to People od 28 czerwca do 3 lipca w
Waszyngtonie za bardzo dobre wyniki w nauce, zaangaóowanie spo»eczne
i potencja» zostania liderem. Gratulujemy Alex i óyczymy Ci, aby to nowe
doÑwiadczenie pomog»o Ci w przejÑciu do szko»y Ñredniej we wrzeÑniu.
Przedszkole. W przysz»ym roku planujemy oddzieliƒ w
przedszkolu dzieci, które przygotowuj si“ do zerówki od
m»odszych 4-ro i 3-y latków. Program dla tych m»odszych b“dzie
g»ownie oparty na rozwijaniu zdolnoÑci socjalnych, emocjonalnych
i sprawnoÑciowych. Dla 4-latków przygotowujcych si“ do zerówki
program b“dzie oparty na przygotowaniu akademickim z
elementami rozpoznawania liter i czytania, liczenia, itp. Oba
programy b“d oferowane na 2, 3 lub 5 dni. Wszystkie dzieci
musz sam“ korzystaƒ z ubikacji. Zapewne zauwaóyliÑcie, óe
programy te sta»y si“ bardzo popularne w ostatnich latach dlatego
zach“camy wszystkich zainteresowanych o jak najszybsze
zarejestrowanie si“, gdyó liczba miejsc jest ograniczona. Po
aplikacj“ prosz“ dzwoniƒ do szko»y 508-943-0378.
Zerówka. Bardzo szybko wype»niaj si“ miejsca na przysz»y rok
do naszej zerówki, czyli tzw. Kindergarten dla dzieci, które
uko½cz pi“ƒ lat do 31 sierpnia, 2010 r. Poniewaó chcemy
utrzymaƒ ma»e klasy, aby nauczyciele mogli poÑwi“caƒ uczniom
wi“cej indywidualnej uwagi, zach“camy do zapisania si“ jak
naszybciej. Dla uczniów zerówki moóliwe s róóne formy pomocy
finansowej. Klasa ta posiada swoj interaktywna tablic“, na które
uczniowie przy pomocy „czarodziejskiej róódóki” (tak nazywaj to
urzdzenie) mog wykonywaƒ róóne zadania z zakresów czytania,
matematyki, nauki o Ñrodowisku, przyrodzie, itp.
POLSKA SZKOºA SOBOTNIA. Jestem bardzo wdzi“czny
Polskiej Szkole Sobotniej za przekazanie czeka na $1500 jako
wyraz wdzi“cznoÑci za korzystanie z budynku i klas Szko»y Ñw.
Józefa podczas sobotnich zaj“ƒ. Dzi“kuj“ wszystkim rodzicom,
nauczycielom i wszystkim wspierajcym inicjatywy sobotniej
szko»y za óyczliwoу okazan parafii jak teó trosk“ o utrzymanie
dziedzictwa polskiego u dzieci zapisanych do polskiej szko»y.