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.
***
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.
***
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-September 10
4:00
r.s. Rita Maly - int. husband & children
Sunday-September 11
7:00
s.p. Krystyna Orbik - corka z familia
8:00
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Robert Gardner - int. wife, son & daughter
11:00
sp. Franciszek Turowski
Monday-September 12
6:30
r.s. Francis Poblocki - int. Irene Lucier
2:00
Oakwood Nursing Home
r.s. Joseph, Michael & Nellie Betlej - int. family
Tuesday-September 13
6:30
r.s. Marlene Piskala - int. staff at Scanlon Funeral Home
Wednesday-September 14
6:30
r.s. Louis Kondek - int. wife & family
7:00
r.s. Kozub & Nadolski family - int. Kozub family
Thursday-September 15
6:30
r.s. Edward Hanc (5th anniv.) - int. wife & children
Friday-September 16
6:30
r.s. Helen Ostrokolowicz - int. Holy Rosary Sodality
Saturday-September 17
7:00
r.s. Mary Nowacki - int. Sacred Heart Sodality
4 p.m.
r.s. Anna T. Knych (anniv.) - int. niece, Joan A. Comeau
Sunday-September 18
7:00
s.p. Henryk Morga - int. Teresa Lach & family
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Elizabeth Brodeur & deceased members of the
Brodeur family - int. Paul
11:00
s.p. Regina & Franciszek Majczak - int. Zofia Borowy
1:00p.m. Baptisms - Abigail Santiago
Hunter Adams
1-25 Club Winner for 24th week - #99 Jackie Skrocki
Reminder: The 1-25 Club Banquet will be held, Saturday,
September 10th in the school cafeteria following the 4:00pm Mass.
Come and enjoy a complete roast beef dinner; after which the
prizes will be awarded.
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - September 4, 2011
Weekly $6,579.25 (incl.$277.25 loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $2,192 (incl. $100 loose money); Fuel $390; Weekly
budget $7,500.
Stewardship Note. Stewardship is not optional! “None of us lives
as his own master and none of us dies as his own master,” says St.
Paul. “While we live, we are responsible to the Lord, and when we
die, we die as His servants.”
Word of life. In her concern for all human beings, in all their
dimensions, the Church keeps watch over their fundamental rights
in frank dialogue with all who help to make them effective and not
to restrict them. She watches over the right to human life from its
beginning to its natural end. Because life is sacred and no one may
arbitrarily dispose of it. She supervises protection and aid to the
family, and supports financial social and juridical measures, so that
the man and woman who contract marriage and form a family may
have the necessary support to fulfill their mission of being a shrine
of love and life.
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 11, 2011
Forgive your neighbor’s injustice; then when you pray, your
own sins will be forgiven.–Sirach 28:2
FORGIVENESS
Nearly ten years before, a son and father had parted ways when
the business they shared went bankrupt. The son blamed the father.
They did not speak to each other again.
Then the father became seriously ill. The mother called the son
and told him he had better come soon. The son walked sheepishly
into the hospital room. The father motioned his son to him and
whispered: “Did you ever think you could do anything that would
keep me from loving you?”
Resentment and anger are foul things, the first reading from
Sirach tells us. Remember the last things. Stop hating. Live by
the commandments. As St. Paul writes to the Romans, we are to
live for the Lord and die for the Lord.
For us Americans on the tenth anniversary of September 11,
2001, forgiveness still does not come easily. Yet Jesus’ parable in
today’s Gospel reminds us of God’s compassion. The immense sin
of humanity has been forgiven and stricken from the record. We
are to forgive others in the same way.
The second collection this weekend is for Higher Utility and
Energy Costs.
PARISH COUNCIL BALLOTS
Voting for new parish council members is continuing this
weekend. If you did not return your ballot as yet, please complete
a ballot (placed in the pews) and return your choices in the
collection basket this week. Thank you for your participation.
REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
On Sunday, September 11th we will commemorate the tragic
event of Sept. 11, 2001. St. Joseph School students, faculty and
parents will celebrate Mass at our Basilica at 9:30am. Following
Mass we will gather in front of the school for a short program with
Senator Richard Moore as the main speaker and invited guests. We
will plant a memorial tree.
All school children, parents and parishioners are invited to attend
this patriotic event which will be permanently etched into the
history of our country.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL APPEAL
Every year the Diocese of Worcester conducts their Fall Appeal
for Catholic Schools. Parishes that operate schools retain the
collection for their own use. Parishes that do not have schools,
send the collections to the Diocesan General School Fund.
This year, our parish designated the September School Appeal
to cover the cost of the new reading series and handbooks for K
through grade 5 students. This purchase was necessary to update
the 10 year-old resources. This series of books, which was
strongly recommended by the principal and faculty, costs
$35,000 and the children already joyfully utilized them on the
first day of school. This new series will accelerate the learning
of the students and above all they are connected with the
interactive smart boards.
Some parishioners have already responded to this cause and I
am grateful for their generosity, but I expect that those who have
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ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
financial means to provide even larger donations. I would
The first monthly meeting of the new club year will be held on
appreciate it if our parishioners could pay for half of the bill and
Tuesday, Sept. 13th at 7pm in the school cafeteria. Yearly dues of
I will raise the balance outside of the parish.
$10 will be due at this meeting and information regarding the
May I add that the final three Promethean boards have been
annual fund raiser, Splash of Panache Fashion Show will be
ordered and have been paid by the generosity of Mr. and Mrs.
available. Donations for the raffle may also be returned at this
Richard Nowak. We are grateful for their continued
time. Refreshments will be provided by the Executive Board.
benevolence and their caring for the future education of St.
The annual membership drive is being held during the month of
Joseph School students’ education. With these additions, I am
Sept. We especially encourage the mother’s of St. Joseph School
proud to say that St. Joseph School is the very best equipped
children to join. The main purpose of the club is to support St.
educational institution in the region.
Joseph School children and its faculty and staff. Please contact
Considering the importance of this appeal, Bishop R. McManus
Jane Wilk, President at (508)943-2236 or membership Chairperson,
will be mailing a letter to all parishioners with an enclosed
Phyllis Scully at (508)949-3517 for more information. Installation
envelope. If you choose to send the Diocesan envelope to the
of new members will be held at the October “Silver Tea” on
Worcester Diocese, please note your wish to designate your
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011.
donation to Saint Joseph School. We suggest, however, that you
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
use our Basilica envelope, which is included in your September
Classes
begin
on
Monday, Sept. 12th at 5:30pm for grades 1-10.
packet.
Parents and students will meet in the Church for the first session.
GREAT NEWS!
More information will be provided at that time. If you have not
With the permission of Bishop Robert McManus we will begin
registered, as yet, applications are available in Church on the table
preparation of the grounds for the Gym and Parish Center. This
by the choir loft. Please follow instructions on application. Please
includes cutting of trees, demolition of the house and preparing the
call the Religious Education Office if you have any questions.
grounds for construction. The excavating specifications were
Confirmation Class: Classes begin on Monday, Sept. 12 at 7developed by our architectural company. Those who are interested
8:15pm in the school. This session is for students and parents or
in the bidding process may request specifications by calling the
sponsor. The following items are due at this time: 10
rectory.
Gospel/Homily reflections, copy of baptism certificate and first
Eucharist, sponsor certificates with parish stamp including SJB
60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
parish sponsors, letter of intent, confirmation questions answered
On Sunday, September 4th we celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving
and submitted. These are all necessary to continue in our
for the 60th Anniversary of the Sacrament of Matrimony of John
confirmation process.
and Rita Wolkowicz. They presently reside in Texas and were not
HELP-Parishioner’s your help is needed! Handing on our
able to be present, because of health issues, nevertheless they
faith is the work of all Baptized Catholics. No experience is
wanted a special Mass to be celebrated in the place where 60 years
necessary. Is God calling you to help? Perhaps as a catechist, aide
ago they began their happy marital journey. As they said, “They
in the classroom, hospitality or office helper. Are you able to give
experienced many of God’s blessings especially in their three sons,
1 hour a month, 4? Or only 1x or 2x a year? Call the Religious
John, Paul, David and grandaughter, Eliza.” May God bless them
Education Office for more information.
with good health and joy of their family and friends. Happy
RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a
Anniversary John and Rita. Szczesc Boze!
journey of conversion to God and what he intends for us. The
RCIA is the process by which persons who were never baptized, or
CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION
were baptized in another Christian tradition, or never received their
The traditional outdoor candlelight procession in honor of Our
First Communion or Confirmation and wish to learn more about the
Lady of Fatima will be held on Tuesday, September 13th at 7:00pm.
Catholic faith and become members of the Church. If you or if you
We kindly request the Children of Mary to take part in this
know of someone in these situations, please have them contact the
beautiful tribute to our Lady wearing their distinctive dress as they
Religious Education Office. Classes will be starting in Sept.
carry the statue of the Blessed Mother. We ask the faithful to join
the children and members of the Holy Rosary Sodality in praying
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT
the rosary.
Coming soon: St. Joseph School Golf Tournament to be held
The flowers in front of the Blessed Mother altar for Our Lady of
on Saturday, September 24th at 1:00pm at Dudley Hill Golf Club
Fatima are given in memory of Lucy A. Malboeuf by her son,
with dinner to follow at PAV. Contact Craig Holmberg at (508)
Roland.
331-6915 for more information.
DONATIONS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
St. Joseph Gym and Parish Center. In memory of Edward
50/50 Raffle: The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Basilica
Motyka by Joseph and Carol Zdrok and Theodore and Helen
Council #12980 will once again be running their 50/50 Raffle
Podles.
during the month of September. Tickets will be sold at the
St. Joseph School. In memory of Edward Motyka by Theresa
entrances of the church. The tickets are one (1) for $5 or three (3)
Gwozdz and Mr. and Mrs. James Brezniak; in memory of Stasia
for $10. The average payout has been over one thousand ($1,000)
Beresik by Clare Kelly, S.N.D.
dollars. $250 was collected last weekend. The Knights appreciate
St. Joseph Basilica. Donation of $200 from former parishioners
your continued support.
who reside out of state. We thank them for their continued support.
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Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner: The Knights of Columbus, on Saturday,
September 17, 2011 will sponsor a take-out only Spaghetti and Meatball
Dinner. The cost is a donation of your choice. Tickets are on sale this
weekend, but will not be available next weekend (Sept. 17th). You must
have a ticket to obtain a meal. The tickets are necessary, to insure that
enough food is prepared. The dinners can be picked up in the school cafeteria
from 4:30 to 5:30pm. The dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread
and a dessert.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Wii Bowling at Christopher Heights: The Youth Group will have another
Wii Bowling contest with the residents of Christopher Heights on Wednesday,
September 21st from 6-7:15pm. If you are interested in participating, please
contact Mrs. Valcour.
Taco Dinners at the Youth Center: Come and enjoy a free taco dinner and
socialize with friends at the Youth Center! Please let Mrs. Valcour know if you
will be attending so she can buy enough food!
Jr. Youth Group Dinner - Tues., Sept. 27th - 5:30-8:00pm
Sr. Youth Group Dinner - Wed., Sept 28th - 5:30-8:00pm
3rd-5th Grade Dinner - Thur., Sept. 29th - 5:30 - 7:30pm
REFLECTIONS ON THE LETTERS OF PAUL
Sessions designed for adult discussion of this portion of Holy Scripture will
be held at St. Louis Church Hall, Webster on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6:30pm.
Sessions will continue on Oct. 6th and 20th, Nov. 3rd and 17th, and Dec. 1st and
15th. There is no fee. Please bring a bible and a friend. Light refreshments will
be available.
ST. LOUIS FALL FESTIVAL
St. Louis Parish, Webster, MA will hold its Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept.
24th from 11am - 7pm at The 200 Sportsmen Club, Sutton Road, Webster.
Many games and attractions for everyone, including raffle prizes, BBQ Chicken
dinner ($10) advanced tickets necessary and entertainment all day long. Contact
St. Louis rectory at (508)943-0240 for more information.
FAMILY FAIR
St. Joseph Parish, North Brookfield will hold its 31st Annual Chicken BBQFamily Fair 2011, on Saturday, Sept. 10th 4-9pm and Sunday, Sept. 11th 11am 4pm. Games, prizes, raffles and great food are available. Call (508)867-6811
for more information.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
DWUDZIESTA CZWARTA NIEDIZELA ZWYKºA
11 wrzeÑnia 2011
„Odpuу przewin“ bliïniemu, a wówczas, gdy b»agaƒ b“dziesz, zostan ci
odpuszczone grzechy.” (Syr 28, 2)
Przebaczenie. Blisko dziesi“ƒ lat wczeÑniej syn i ojciec rozstali si“ po tym, jak
ich wspólny biznes zbankrutowa». Syn oskaróy» ojca i od tamtej pory nigdy z
nim nie rozmawia». Zdarzy»o si“ jednak, óe ojciec powaónie zachorowa», wi“c
matka skontaktowa»a si“ z synem i porosi»a go, óeby spotka» si“ z ojcem. Kiedy
dotar» on do szpitala, nieÑmia»o wszed» do pokoju, gdzie przebywa» ojciec.
Kiedy ojciec zobaczy» go, skin» na niego i wyszepta»: „Czy kiedykolwiek
sadzi»eÑ, óe jesteÑ w stanie zrobiƒ coÑ, co sprawi, ze przestan“ Ci“ kochaƒ?”
Ksi“ga Syracha dotyka dziÑ problemu gniewu i obraóania si“. Napomina nas
byÑmy przestali nienawidziƒ i starali si“ óyƒ wed»ug przykaza½. Natomiast Ñw.
Pawe» przypomina nam, óe nikt z nas nie óyje dla siebie, gdyó óyjemy dla Pana
i umieramy dla Pana.
W dziesit rocznic ataków z 11 wrzeÑnia 2001 musimy przyznaƒ, óe
przebaczenie nie przychodzi »atwo. Jednak Jezus uczy nas dzisiaj o Boóym
przebaczeniu, w którym Bóg odpuszcza ogrom ludzkich win. My powinniÑmy
post“powaƒ podobnie.
PAMIETAJAC 11 WRZESNIA 2001
Dzisiejszej niedzieli wspominamy wydarzenia z wrzeÑnia 2001. Nauczyciele
Szko»y Ñw. Józefa i uczniowie wraz z rodzicami wezm udzia» w uroczystej
Mszy Ñw. o godz. 9:30. BezpoÑrednio po Mszy odb“dzie si“ uroczysta
akademia podczas której goÑciem honorowym b“dzie senator Richard Moore.
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Dla upami“tnienia ofiar tragicznych wydarze½ sprzed dziesi“ciu lat zostanie
posadzone drzewo, które b“dzie dla nas symbolem pami“ci o tym, co na zawsze
zmieni»o histori“ Stanów Zjednoczonych.
CATHOLIC SHOOL APEAL
Kaódego roku Diecezja Worcester organizuje zbiórk“ dla szkó» katolickich.
Parafie, które maj szko»y zbieraj ofiary dla w»asnej szko»y, inne przekazuj
zebrane Ñrodki do Diocesan General School Fund. W tym roku zebrane przez
nas pienidze b“d przeznaczone na pokrycie kosztów programu nauki czytania
dla dzieci od przedszkola do klasy pitej. Kosztujca 35 tyÑ dolarów seria
ksióek jest juó z radoÑci wykorzystywana przez dzieci z naszej szko»y. Nowy
program pozwoli na przyspieszenie procesu uczenia czytania.
Kaódy z parafian otrzyma z Diecezji specjalny list zawierajcy m.in. kopert“.
Parafian, którzy zdecyduj si“ na przes»anie ofiary do Diecezji prosimy o
zaznaczenie, ze ofiara ta ma byƒ przekazana dla Szko»y Ñw. Józefa w Webster.
Zach“camy jednak, aby wykorzystaƒ za»czone we wrzeÑniowym pakiecie
koperty i przekazaƒ ofiar“ bezpoÑrednio do parafii. Bóg zap»aƒ!
JednoczeÑnie informujemy, óe zosta»y zamówione ostatnie trzy interaktywne
tablice „Promethean”. Ich zakup zosta» sfinansowany przez pana Richard’a
Nowak. JesteÑmy mu wdzi“czni za Jego hojnoу we wspieraniu procesu
edukacyjnego w naszej szkole. Z duma moóemy powiedzieƒ, ze Szko»a Ñw.
Józefa jest najlepiej wyposaóon szko» w okolicy.
SALA GIMNASTYCZNA
Za zgod ks. bpa Roberta McManus rozpoczynamy prace przygotowawcze do
budowy sali gimnastycznej. Pace b“d polega»y na wyci“ciu drzew, rozbiórce
budynków i przygotowaniu gruntu pod przysz» budow“. Tych którzy chc
zasi“gnƒ bardziej szczegó»owych informacji prosimy o kontakt z biurem
parafialnym.
NABOòE¼STWO FATIMSKIE
We wtorek 13 wrzeÑnia o godz. 19:00 zapraszamy na comiesi“czne
Naboóe½stwo Fatimskie. Zach“camy by do»czyƒ do Dzieci Maryi i Holy
Rosary Sodality w naboóe½stwie ku czci Matki Boóej, po»czonym z procesj
i Ñpiewem Róóa½ca.
EDUKACJA RELIGIJNA
CCD. Spotkania rozpoczynamy 12 wrzeÑnia o godz. 17:30. Na pierwsze
spotkanie zapraszamy do koÑcio»a zarówno dzieci jak i rodziców. JeÑli jeszcze
nie zapisa»eÑ swojego dziecka na lekcje religii, moóesz to zrobiƒ wype»niajc
odpowiedni formularz, który jest dost“pny przy wejÑciu do koÑcio»a od strony
chóru. Wype»nione deklaracje naleóy jak najszybciej zwróciƒ post“pujc
zgodnie z zawart na nich instrukcj.
Grupa do bierzmowania Spotkania rozpoczynaj si“ w poniedzia»ek 12
wrzeÑnia o godz. 19:00 w szkole. Na pierwsze spotkanie zapraszamy
kandydatów, rodziców i Ñwiadków. Prosimy o przeniesienie ze sob
nast“pujce dokumenty: wype»niony formularz z refleksjami na temat
ewangelii lub homilii z dziesi“ciu niedzieli, kopi“ Ñwiadectwa Chrztu i
Pierwszej Komunii, „sponsor certificate” posiadajcy piecz“ƒ parafii (dotyczy
równieó Ñwiadków naleócych do naszej parafii), „Leter of intent”, odpowiedzi
na pytania otrzymany zestaw pyta½. Dokumenty te s niezb“dne do
kontynuowania przygotowania do Sakramentu Bierzmowania w naszej parafii.
SPOTKANIE POLSKIEJ WSPOLNOTY PARAFIALEJ
W niedziele 18 wrzesnia po Mszy sw. o godz. 11:00 w kafeterii odbedzie sie
zebranie Polonii przynalezacej do naszej parafii. Bedzie to okazja do wymiany
zdan i mysli na tematy istotne dla zycia i rozwoju Polonii w Webster i w
Bazylice sw. Jozefa. Kazdy parafianin bedzie mogl wypowiedziec swoje
sugestie, oczekiwania i propozycje dotyczace duszpasterstwa oraz spraw
kulturalnych, spolecznych i finansowych, ktorymi zyje nasza parafia. Kawa i
ciasto uprzyjemnia wspolne spotkanie.