Stint Joseph cBdsilica - St. Joseph Basilica, Webster

Stint Joseph cBdsilica
Parish of the Tiird W t1&ennium
Mission Statement
Saint Joseph Parish is committed to proclaim the gospel message of Jesus
Christ as a Catholic community offaith, 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.; 7:00 a.m.
CONFESSIONS - SPOWIEDZ
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.: 9a.m.- 12 noon& 1p.m.-4p.m.
Wednesday - Office Is Closed!
Please call ahead for an appointment with a priest.
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector ............................ Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Adm. Secretary ............... Tent' Miller
Financial Secretary......... Ewa Mamro
508-949-2985
Dir. of Rel. Ed. .............. Mary Jolda
Organist .......................... Robert Wojcik
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. Proszg
zadzwonic na plebanig, aby ustalic datc. Rodzice zobowigzani s ,
do krOtkiej katechezy.
SAKRAMENT MALZF. NSTWA: Narzeczeni powinni
zawiadomic kancelarig parafialnq rok peed data slubu.
SAKRAMENT CHORYCH: Po sak amentaln4 poshigc
ksigdza prosz@ dzwonic na plebanig.
ZAPISY DO PARAFH: Parafia sw. Jozefa serdecznie zaprasza
nowych czlonkow. 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.saintjosephschooLnet
Principal ...................... Mr. Donald F. Cushing
Secretary ...................... Ms. Jennifer Mahlert
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September 13, 2009 - 13 wrzesien 2009 r.
Masses for the week [_Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-September 12
r.s. Anna T. Knych (anniv.) -mt. niece Joan A. Comeau
4:00
Sunday-September 13
Za wypominki
7:00
r.s. Karolina Gornis (25th anniv.) -mt. family
8:15
Installation of Parish Council
r.s. Robert Gardner -mt. wife, son and daughter
9:30
s.p.Franciszek Turowski -i. zony Janiny
11:00
Monday-September 14
r.s. Paul Leonetti (4th anniv.)
6:30
-mt. parents, Joseph & Margaret Leonetti
2 pm Oakwood Nursing Home
r.s. Joseph and Nellie Betley -mt. family
Tuesday-September 15
r.s. Edward Hanc -mt. wife and children
6:30
Wednesday-September 16
r.s. Warren A. Rekowski -mt. Rose Rekowski & family
6:30
0 blogoslawienstwo Boze za wstawienictwem Sw.
7:00
Jozefa dla rodziny Jane Owczynko
Thursday-September 17
r.s. Chet Milas -mt. Sabacinski family
6:30
Friday-September 18
r.s. Julianna i Stanislaw Baldyga -int. Baldyga family
6:30
Za wypominki
7:00
Saturday-September 19
r.s. Felix Moninski -mt. wife Regina
7:00
Sunday Vigil
r.s. Joseph Stapor (25th anniv.)
4:00
-int. Janice, Nancy & families
Sunday-September 20
Zaparafian
7:00
Winifred Kiwak
8:15
-mt. son Louis and daughter-in-law Nancy
For all the living and deceased enrolled in the Friends of
9:30
St. Joseph School Fund
Za zmarlych ksiezy ktorzy pracowali w Polskich
11:00
parafiach w Nowej Anglii-int.pielgrzymow zNew Britain
1-25 Club Winner for the 24th Week
#14 Dianne Wasielewski
Reminder: Banquet time is Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 after the 4
pm Mass. (Please note the change of date). It is September 19 '
instead of September 12 " .
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - September 6, 2009
Weekly $5314 (incl. $234 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $1272 (incl. $158 in loose money); Utilities $362.
Stewardship Note. "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny
himself take up his cross, and follow inc." (Mark 8:34) When we
truly believe that all we have is a gift from God, then we must be
willing to deny ourselves some things so that we can share our
blessings as God intended them to be shared.
Compassion and Generosity. Let your heart feel for the afflictions
and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to
your purse. - George Washington
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 13, 2009
The Lord God is my help,
therefore Jam not disgraced.
Isaiah 50:7
Listening and Responding. There are three interwoven
themes in today's readings: listening to God, faith vs. good
works, and losing our life in order to find it. How are they
related?
The Suffering Servant of Isaiah undergoes much distress
and ridicule, but is able to bear it because he has listened to
the promptings of God day after day. The psalm tells us that
God listens, too. God hears our prayers for help and is
always ready to save us. As our faith deepens, so does our
desire to do the works of justice and charity that build up
the reign of God. God directs our actions in ways we often
cannot see, and we don't always see the results. We are
called upon in faith to trust that what we do is enough, and
that willingness to listen to God's promptings will lead us
in the rinht way.
The second collection this weekend is for Phase III
A second collection will not be taken next weekend
CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION
This Sunday at 7 p.m. we will honor Our Lady of Fatima with an
outdoor candlelight procession. The Children of Mary will partake
in the services carrying the statue of Our Lady as we pray the
rosary and sing our praises. We invite all parishioners and friends
to join us, especially the Holy Rosary Sodality.
The flowers in front of the Blessed Mother altar for Our Lady of
Fatima were donated in memory of S. Krystyna Szeniawska
Korczak by daughter Sylwia Kohut.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN'S CLUB
Fall into Fashion tickets are now available! Enjoy an evening of
boutiques, dinner, fashion, raffles, and fun at Point Breeze on
Thursday, October 29, 2009. Boutiques and cash bar begin at 5:30
pm with dinner being served at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $30 per person
and table reservations can be made for parties of 6 or 8. Tickets are
available at Carrie's Beauty Shoppe, Cindy's Flower & Gift Shop,
St. Joseph Rectory or by calling Mary Bukowski at 508-943-6633.
Like to Shop? Macy's Department Store, Auburn Mall and St.
Joseph Polish Women's Club are sponsoring a fun filled day of
shopping on October 17th• Just purchase the $5 coupon which
entitles you to discounts, entertainment and chances to win prizes.
If unable to shop on that day but would like to make a donation that
directly goes to the club, just fill out the coupon and your name will
be entered into the drawings. Coupons may be purchased from
Felicia Kolodziejczak at 508-943-6591 or at Carrie's Beauty Salon.
Come and Join Us! The St. Joseph Polish Women's Club was
established in 1953 and during its long history was the source of
inspiration to its members and assistance to many charitable causes.
By belonging to this organization you are offered an opportunity to
enjoy various social and cultural activities, establish friendship
with people who share your vision, and provide assistance for St.
Joseph School. In addition, you can help your children since the
organization offers scholarships to children of members once each
September 13, 2009 - 13 wrzesien 2009
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year during the annual banquet in June. Installation of new
members will take place on the second Tuesday of October. For
joining call Jane Place at 508-943-0887 or Kathy Czechowski at
508-943-0129. - Judi Dery, Publicity Chairperson
FROM THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education. Classes start September 4 at 5:30pm. Both
parents and students will meet in the church for the first session. If
you have not registered your student yet, there are applications in
the church on the table by the choir loft stairs.
Parishioners your help is needed! Handing on your faith is the
work of all baptized Catholics. Is God calling you to help? Perhaps
as a catechist, aide in classroom, hospitality, or office helper. We
need help in Grades 7, 8, 10, Confirmation and RCIA. Training
will be provided.
RCIA classes for persons in need of Baptism, First Communion
and/or Confirmation will be on Tuesday nights at 7 pm in the
school. Call Mary Jolda for more information and to register if you
have not done so.
Confirmation. Class on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 8 am in the
school with Mass at 9:30 am. Please be prompt.
ATTENTION POTENTIAL SCOUTS!
Come Join Scouts! A program filled with Fun and Learning
1h
Adventures for boys. Cub Scouts are for 1S through 5 graders.
12th
"
grades.
Boy Scouts are for the 6 through
Registration. At St. Joseph School on Monday, Sept. 14 " from
5:30-7 pm.; Sunday, Sept. 20 " from 9-11 am.; Monday, Sept. 21 °
from 5:30-7 pm. Contact persons: Gina Mendillo-Cub Master; 508943-1090/508-615-4081. Dave Harelson-Committee Chair: 508245-4340. Web page: pack l73.clubspaces.com . Email:
[email protected].
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY
St. Joseph Parish School
Sunday, September 13, 2009
PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT - Two Winner Take All's
Special Door Prizes
Variety of hot home-made food - Free Coffee
Doors open at 4 p.m. - Games begin 5:45 p.m.
Members of the Holy Rosary Sodality
4-6pn
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DONATIONS
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of: Michael
Zalewski by Gerald & Marie Czechowski, Carmine Cacciapuoti,
Keegan family; Rose Sabaj by Edward & Dorothy Szymczak.
SACRED HEART SOCIETY
Reminder - Pierogi and babki may be picked up at the school hall
on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 3 pm-5 pm and Sunday, Sept. 13 from
8 am -11 am. And don't forget our Raffle chances. Bakeless Sale
donations and membership dues will be graciously accepted.
THE SHIP OF THE CHURCH. The Church is like a great ship
being pounded by the waves of life's different stresses. Our duty
is not to abandon ship, but to keep her on her course. - St. Botyface
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Wii Bowling with Christopher Heights Residents. The Youth
Group will have a Wii Bowling contest with the residents of
Christopher Heights on Monday, Sept. 14th from 6-7:30 pm. If you
are interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Valcour for more
information.
Mark your calendars - Taco & Game Nights. Come enjoy a free
dinner at the Youth Center! You can come early (5:30 pm) to help
prepare the taco dinner or arrive just in time to eat at 6 pm, stay,
socialize and play games until 8 pm. Please let me know if you will
be eating so I can buy enough food! Jr. Youth Group Dinner Wednesday, Sept. 23a; Sr. Youth Group Dinner - Wednesday,
Sept. 30th .
ATTENTION - Supporters of St. Joseph School Athletics
In just two short weeks our 0h Annual St. Joseph School Golf
Tournament will take place and our Tournament Committee wants
you to know that there is still room for you to play, join us for
dinner or become a sponsor. The tournament will take place on
Saturday, Sept. 26th at 1 pm at Dudley Hill Golf Club followed by
our dinner right here in our very own cafeteria at St. Joseph School.
Dinner will start immediately following golf which is normally
around 6:30 pm and will be a full steak dinner including appetizers
and dessert. We will also have a bar setup. We are looking for
raffle items which can include gift certificates, bottles of cheer, golf
items or almost anything. This is our 10th golf tournament and
every year we depend on the support and generosity of businesses
and people like yourself to help us provide an opportunity to our
school students to learn a sport in a clean, safe and cost effective
way. For your convenience there will be sponsor forms and
player/team sign up sheets available at all entrances to the church.
There will also be a representative from the golf Tournament
Committee available at the main entrance of the church to answer
any questions you may have. You may also contact Craig
Holmberg at 508-499-9181 with any questions, have an item to
donate or would like to become a sponsor. Sponsor prices range
from $50 to $500. Thank you.
SEPTEMBER CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
Sept. 1-550 Barbara Kryger, Webster; Sept. 2-550 Stella Bishop,
Webster; Sept. 3-$75 Pat Parslow, Webster; Sept. 4-$50 Carol
White, Oxford; Sept. 5-$50 Josephine Kaczmarek, Webster; Sept.
6-$100 Raendi Wagner, Webster; Sept. 7-$50 Louis Kondek,
Webster; Sept. 8-575 Blanche Bilinski, Metaire LA; Sept. 9-$50
Jennie Rzeszutko, Webster; Sept. 10-$50 Joan McHugh,
Thompson; Sept. 11-S50 Mike Richard, Putnam; Sept. 12450
Theresa Antos, Dudley; Sept. 13-5100 Louis & Nancy Kiwak,
Webster.
REFLECTIONS ON CULTURE
The word Culture is used and abused in various ways and forms
in our daily living. Culture is a very complex word and is very
difficult to define. It would be better to describe it. The culture of
the nation encompasses many aspects of its life such as technology,
economy, politics, education, literature and art. There is also a deep
connection between the culture of a nation and the mentality of the
people. Culture represents the state of the nation's mind and spirit,
which continuously influences the mentality of the people as the
Holy Father John Paul II stated in UNESCO: "Man creates
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culture and culture creates a person. "It is very difficult to separate the
history of the mentality of the people from the history of culture. It is
clear that culture is a common good of the nation, and a fundamental
pillar of its national identity. There are certain qualities which are
characteristic to a given nation because they are the product of
generations who shaped its values, solidified its beliefs and defined its
goals. The Reflections on Culture will be continued in future bulletins.
Please refer to the bulletin ofAugust 23, 2009.
MASS BOOK FOR THE YEAR 2010
Beginning this Monday, September 14t, you will be able to reserve
Masses for the Year 2010. Please remember that the best gift offered for
your family members on the occasion of anniversaries, birthdays,
namedays, and significant events is to offer the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Likewise, the best prayer for the repose of the soul of a loved one is the
Mass. It has been a tradition that people come to the rectory to request
a Mass and receive a card to mail to the family.
The office hours are from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
As usual, we ask you to refrain from requesting Masses by phone.
Exception will be made for those who are homebound.
OUR LADY OF SORROWS
Our i.ad,
of Sorrou__
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Tuesday, September 15, is commemorated to Our
Lady of Sorrows. By the 14 " century, the sorrows of
Mary numbered seven: the presentation of Jesus in the
Temple; the flight into Egypt' Jesus being lost in
.Jerusalem; the meeting of Mary and Jesus on the way
to Calvary; the crucifixion; the taking down of Jesus'
body from the cross' and his burial.
PROCESJA ku czci Matki Bo±ej Fatimskiej bçdzie w
niedzielç o godz. 7 p.m. Children of Mary (Dzieci Maryi)
poniosq statuç Maryi, a wierni bqd4 modlid siq na róiañcu.
Zapraszamy wszystkich parafian i organizacje, a szczegOlnie
Bractwo ROañcowe do wziçcia udzialu w tym naboeñstwie.
NAUKA RELIGII rozpocznie sic 14.IX. o 5:30 p.m. Rodzice
wraz z dziedmi spotkajq sic w kociele. Prosimy ojaknajszybsze
zapisanie sic, je±eli kto§ jeszze nie zarejestrowal swoich dzieci.
Bierzmowanie. Spotkanie bçdzie w niedzielç 20.IX. o godz. 8
a.m. i Msza w. o 9:30. Prosimy o punktua1nod.
RCIA, czyli program dia niekatolików, którzy chcq zostad
ochrzczenie bçdzie we wtorki o 7 p.m. w szkole. Proszç
zadzwonid do Mary Jolda p0 wiçcej informacji.
Potrzebna jest pomoc do prowadzenia nauki religii w kl. 7,8, 10
przy Bierzmowaniu i RCIA. Dowiadczenie me jest konieczne,
gdy2 poprowdzimy szkolenie. Jeeli moiesz pomóc nawet przez
I godz. to bcdziemy bardzo wdziçczni.
ZAPISY DO ZUCHOW I HARCERZY. Mote jeszcze
pamiçtacie z Polski, 2e zbiOrki harcerskie i zuchowskie to okazja
do dobrej zabawy pohczonej z rozwijaniem umiejçtnoci. Do
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zuchów (Cub Scouts) przyjmujemy uczniów od kI. 1-5, a do
harcerzy (Scouts) od kI. 6-12. Zapisy bd4 w szkole 9w. Józefa
w pon. 14.IX. od 5:30-7 p.m., w niedzielç 20.IX. od 9-11 rano
oraz w pon. 21 .IX. od 5:30-7 p.m. Po wicej informacji proszç
cizownid do Gina Mendillo 508-943-1090/508-615-4081 lub
Dave Harelson: 508-245-4340. Strona internetowa:
pack l73.clubspaces.com ; e - mail:
[email protected]
I I * 'IIftIU :illi
Je±eli kto zamówil pierogi i babki na wsparcie Sacred Heart
Society moe je odebraé w sobote, 12.IX. od 3 - 5 p.m. i
niedzielç 12.IX. od 8-11 a.m. W tym czasie bdzierny prowadzié
te loteriç.
!NTENCJE MSZALNE na rok 2010 bçdzie rno±na zamawiaé
na plebani od pon. I 4.IX. Proszç pamiçtaé, ±e ofiarowanie Jezusa
Chrystusa w ofierze Mszy 9w. to najwspanialszy podarunekjaki
moiemy ofiarowaé zarówno za zmarfych jak i ±ywych z okazji
urodzin, rocznic, itp. Przypominamy, ie biuro jest otwarte od 912 i od 1p.m. - 4 p.m. od pon. do piqtku z wyjatkiem grody.
Prosimy o zamawianie Mszy 9w. osobicie, a nie przez telefon.
DZIAL SPORTU SZKOLY 8W. JOZEFA przypomina, eju
za dwa tygodnie, 26.IX. bçdzie X turniej golfowy, na Wry
cigle moa sic zapisa6 lub sponsorowaé druync. Po turnieju
bcdzie kolacja ze stak'iem i zakskami w kafeterii szkoly.
Zwracamy sic do wszytkich z pro§b4 o fanty na loteriç takie jak
gift cards, alkohole, artykuly golfowe, itp. Po wiçcej informacji
proszç dzwonié do Craig Holmberg 508499-9181.
REFLEKSJE NA TEMAT KULTURY
Wyraz ,,kultura" jest bardzo czçsto uywany, ale nie zawsze w
dobrym znaczeniu i kontekcie, gdy2 jest to trudne do
zdefiniowana slowo. Na przyklad kultura kraju zawiera w sobie
wiele aspektów takich jak technologia, ekonomia, polityka,
nauka, literatura i sztuka. Zazwyczaj kultura kraju mocno
wplywa na mentaInod i kulture, osobist4 czlowieka. Ojciec 9w.
Jan Pawel II powiedzial na zje±dzie UNESCO: ,,Czlowiek
tworzy kulturç, a kultura kreauje czlowieka". Bardzo trudno jest
oddzielié hitoriç mentaInoci czlowieka od historii kultury.
Wiadomo, 2e kultura to jest powszechne, wspólne dobro kraju
ksztaltowane przez pokolenia obywateli, ktôrzy tworzyli pewne
wartoci i definiowali cele.... cig dalszy refleksji o kulturze
bcdzie w nastçpnych biuletynach.