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 * 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
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.
***
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 weekMsze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-April 9
4:00
r.s. Alice Knych (5th anniv.)
-int. husband, son and family
Blessing of Albert and Dolores David on the occasion of their
60th Wedding Anniversary
6:30 pm s.p. Ferdynand Piwowarczyk - Msza pogrzebowa
Sunday-April 10
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club Communion Mass
9:30
r.s. Felix E. Miller (2nd anniv.) -int. wife and family
11:00
s.p. Stanislaw i Anna Lepkowski -int. syn Marek
Druga intencja - Ks. Tomasz Trafny z Watykanu bedzie
celebrowal Msze Sw. w intencji s.p. Ks. Abp Jozefa
Zycinskiego
Monday-April 11
6:30
r.s. Edward Zdrok -int. Jennie Rzeszutko
2 p.m. Oakwood Nursing Home
r.s. Joseph & Gladys Borowski and Joanne Houle
-int. Joseph and Charlotte Borowski
Tuesday-April 12
6:30
r.s. Chester Strenk (24th anniv.) -int. daughter and fam.
7:00
r.s. Irene Krupinski -int. St. Anne Society
Wednesday-April 13
6:30
For All Souls’ Day intentions
7:00
r.s. Marcianna i Jozef Siok Sr. -int. Stephanie Kos
Thursday-April 14
6:30
r.s. Josephine Gorski -int. Edward & Anna Kudron
Friday-April 15
6:30
r.s. Cora Kozlowski LaRochelle (anniv.) -int. family
7:00
r.s. John Fusco (1st anniv.) -int. wife and family
Saturday-April 16
7:00
r.s. Joan Falardeau (10th ann.) -int. Warren P. Rekowski
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
For the deceased members of the Petrin Family
-int. Frances Petrin and family
Sunday-April 17 _ Palm Sunday _ Niedziela Palmowa _
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
r.s. Robert Gardner -int. wife, son and daughter
9:30
r.s. Doris Gemme -int. family
11:00
s.p. Jan i Rozalia Parzych -int. dzieci i wnuki
For the members of the Sacred Heart Society
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - April 3, 2011
Weekly $5397.18 (incl. $366.18 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $1062; Fuel $424; Catholic Relief Service
$835.06(incl. $275.06 in loose money).
Stewardship Note: “So they took away the stone.” (John 11:41)
Perhaps one of Our Lord’s greatest miracles was the raising of
Lazarus. Yet, we see that even in this great miracle Jesus calls
others to act. He tells the crowd to roll away the stone from the
tomb. And they protest, saying it will stink. How often do we think
that something God is asking us to do might “stink” – whether it is
giving more of our time, our talent or our treasure? Yet if we are
willing to follow Our Lord’s command and take away the stones
that block us from participating in God’s work, we can expect great
miracles in our lives.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
April 10, 2011
Out of the depths I cry to
you, O Lord,
Lord, hear my voice!
-Psalm 130:1
Give Glory to God. On the Fifth Sunday of Lent, just
before we begin to enter Holy Week, we are summoned to
Bethany. If we had been friends of Mary, Lazarus, and
Martha, and found out that Lazarus was gravely ill, we
probably would have dropped everything to be with them.
This was what was so surprising about the behavior of
Jesus. Although he was their close friend, he chose to stay
away, that God’s glory would be manifested. This is a
persistent theme in John’s Gospel. Right to the very end,
Jesus’ works were meant to give glory to the Father. As our
Lenten journey reaches a crescendo, let us be mindful that,
as people who have “put on Christ” in baptism, we are also
called, by our attitudes and actions, to give glory to God.
The second collection this weekend is directed toward the
Utility and Energy Costs
PARTNERS IN CHARITY
A special thank you to those parishioners who contributed to the
Partners in Charity Diocesan Drive last weekend. The amount
forwarded to the diocese was $12,213.50, which is a far cry from
our quota of $25,000. We realize that in these hard economic times
not everyone can increase their donations, but every contribution
is a help. If you have not as yet made your donation, you may do
so this week. Thank you and God bless you.
– Betty Sabaj and Carolyn Swierzbin, chairpersons
DONATIONS
It is with utmost gratitude that we acknowledge a donation from
the Holy Rosary Sodality of $1000 to help defray the cost of fuel
for the parish. May God continue to bless the Executive Board and
all the members of this distinguished organization as they continue
to fulfill their mission.
St. Joseph School Immediate Needs. In memory of Anna A.
Kusek by Kathleen D. Rainone, Aaron C. Mauro, Joanna M.
Plunkett, Walter & Sandra Boomer, Manuel & Maria Jorge, Louis
& Marlene Gunther, Jean & Tom Hanna, Bill & Nancy DuPont,
Mamie Kubicki, Peter & Priscilla Kusek, Christine Charniak,
George & Helen Baldowski, Danuta Kolodziej, Ray & Jayne
Belsito, Elizabeth & Dana Murphy, Dean, Sue & Drew Mason,
Gladys Dowgiewicz, Betty Sabaj, The Lottery Commission.
St. Joseph School. We acknowledge with thanks the donation of
$1000 from the Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. This money
represents the interest from the fund to which parishioners
contribute. Thank you and God bless your dedication to the
children of our school.
SCHOOL NEWS
Children of Mary Flower Sale. The Children of Mary will be
selling Easter Flowers after all the Masses next weekend. Also,
Palm crosses will be available. Pricing as follows: White Lilies $9;
Pink Lilies $9; Tulips $6.50; Hydrangeas $6.50; Hyacinths $6.50;
Daffodils $6.50.
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Science Fair. St. Joseph School Annual Science Fair is scheduled
for Tuesday, April 12th. It is open for public viewing from 6 p.m.
to 7 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Grades 5-8 will be judged but Grade 4
will have projects in their classes. Judging will take place between
2:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. Winners will be announced at 7:15 p.m.
Home and School Association. Tickets will be sold after Masses
this weekend for an Easter Basket to benefit the HSA Scholarship
Fund. Tickets are $1. Drawing will take place on April 14.
PARISH and ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Holy Rosary Sodality is sponsoring a Bake Sale on the weekend
of April 16-17, 2011in the Parish Conference Room. The hours will
be Saturday from 1 to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 8 to 11 a.m.
Members please bring your baked goods during these times.
St. Joseph Parish Festival 38. The Special Gifts Booth for the St.
Joseph Parish Festival is requesting donations. We will gratefully
accept cash prizes or gifts.
You may bring your gift to the rectory or place cash gifts in an
envelope labeled “Special Gifts Donation” and drop it in the church
collection basket. You may also call direct regarding your donation.
Please include your name and phone number with your gift.
The deadline for listing gifts on the raffle ticket is April 24, 2011.
Thank you for your support.
Betty Sabaj, Special Gifts Booth - 508-943-8570
Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Basilica Council 12980 would
like to thank all of you who participated in their March 50/50
Raffle. The winner of the raffle and $1,070 is Jim Davey.
ST. JOSEPH BASILICA 125th ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
The 125th Anniversary of St. Joseph Basilica is a milestone event
in the life of this community. Many generations made a significant
imprint on the St. Joseph Basilica family through their zeal,
dedication and enthusiasm. They built and maintained the church,
rectory, school and convent. They established several parish
organizations that are more than 100 years in existence. They
sponsored countless spiritual and cultural programs, cared for
education and formation of character of their children in St. Joseph
School. This beautiful legacy is worth to remember, to celebrate,
and to pass on to the next generation.
The jubilee is usually celebrated over one year and holds several
important activities and events. It requires time to plan and develop
proposals for this unique year of celebration. The jubilee will begin
in the Fall of 2011 and conclude with a festive celebration in
October 2012. We are forming a special committee comprised of
parish, school, organizations, and youth to prepare the plans for
this important occasion.
We are grateful to all the people who made contributions or
pledges toward the jubilee fund. For bookkeeping purposes, please
mark your envelope Jubilee Fund and indicate your commitment,
payment and pledge. The summer months are a good opportunity
to address several maintenance issues identified by the Parish
Council in previous bulletins.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
On Monday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. the traditional penitential
service will be held for all parishioners and students of the
Religious Education classes. A special effort was made to invite
clergy from surrounding towns to assist with the confessions.
Please take advantage of this opportunity to be reconciled with God
and one another in the Sacrament of Penance. Please note that
confessions will not be heard during the Triduum of Holy Week.
If anyone needs a priest to visit the home of an elderly or sick
person to hear confessions, please call the rectory as soon as
possible.
LOOKING AHEAD TO LITURGICAL SERVICES
Retreat. I want to thank all the parishioners who participated in
the Lenten retreat whether in the English or Polish language. It
appears that more people than usual participated in these holy days
of spiritual renewal. May your personal sacrifice, prayers and
inconvenience be rewarded with special joy on Easter Sunday.
Lenten Seminar. On Wednesday, April 13, the third seminar
entitled The role of Laity, especially Women in the Catholic Church
according to the teaching of John Paul II will be presented in the
school cafeteria. Come and learn the roots and essence of lay
ministry in the Catholic Church, especially women, who acquire
such world influence over daily life.
Palm Sunday. Blessing of palms will take place before each Mass
on the weekend of April 16/17. Solemn procession and singing of
the Passion of Jesus Christ with the participation of the choir at 11
a.m. We kindly ask all members of the Sacred Heart Society to take
part in this procession.
The Lord’s Supper on Thursday, April 21, at 7 p.m.
Good Friday services at 3 p.m. and prayers at the sepulcher at
6:30 p.m. with the participation of the Sacred Heart Society. At the
same time we will begin the nine-day novena to the Divine Mercy.
Participation in the services during Holy Week is a sign of the
spiritual maturity of every Catholic.
Easter Sunday weekend is the traditional collection for
Educational Excellence at St. Joseph School. The second collection
will be taken by the students of St. Joseph School.
FROM THE CEMETERY MANAGER
Please remove all winter baskets and decorations by April 15th.
Any decorations remaining after this date will be discarded by
cemetery personnel. Reminder: Flowers are to be placed or planted
in front of the monuments only. – Kevin Rekowski, Cemetery Manager
PILGRIMAGE INTENTIONS
Many people would have liked to participate in the pilgrimage
to Rome for the beatification of John Paul II but were unable to join
us. Although you cannot physically travel to Rome, you can still
make a spiritual pilgrimage by praying to God through the
intercession of the Blessed John Paul II in your particular intentions
and giving your intention to those who are making the trip. If you
are interested please contact the rectory and we will provide you
with suggested prayers and contact person.
MAY CASH CALENDARS
The May cash calendar is now available for sale. As usual, Dottie
Kasierski and Pat Parslow will be at the entrances to the church
during the weekends in April to help you with your purchase.
Think of the gifts you need to buy – the calendar could be the
answer!
True Charity. Real charity doesn’t care if it’s deductible or not.
-Anon.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Healthcare Professionals for Divine Mercy will sponsor their annual
Medicine, Bioethics and Spirituality Conference on May 4 and 5 at
Holy Cross College, Worcester. Keynote speaker is Archbishop
Zygmunt Zimowski, president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care
Workers at the Vatican. Continuing education credits are available.
Details and registration information can be found at
www.thedivinemercy.org/worcester or call 800-462-7426.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
Religious Ed-Classes 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Please
remember to continue bringing your donations for the Saint Vincent de
Paul Society. No classes on April 18th due to Spring Break.
First Eucharist will be celebrated on Sunday, May 1st at the 9:30 a.m.
Mass. Please pray for our young parishioners as they prepare their
hearts to receive Jesus for the first time.
Catechists and assistant catechists are needed for our catechetical
program. Would you be interested in helping? RCIA? Confirmation?
Our younger grades? Please call Religious Education Office for more
information.
RCIA This Sunday we celebrate the Third and last Scrutiny with our
elect. Please continue praying for our elect so that God may become
more present in their life.
Lenten Flower Sacrifices. Please remind your children to make loving
sacrifices and good deeds for others offering them up to Jesus. The
crucifix is becoming filled with many good deed flowers–Jesus must be
very happy at all our children’s efforts. Also, please take a Children’s
bulletin home with you to learn more about the Gospel. They are in the
back of the Church on the small table.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
PITA NIEDZIELA WIELKIEGO POSTU.
10 kwietnia 2011
Z g»“bokoÑci wo»am do Ciebie, Panie,
Panie, wys»uchaj g»osu mojego! (Ps 130, 1)
Oddaj chwa»“ Bogu. W pit Niedziel“ Wielkiego Postu, tuó przed
rozpocz“ciem Wielkiego Tygodnia, jesteÑmy wezwani do Betanii.
GdybyÑmy byli przyjació»mi Maryi, ºazarza i Marty, i okaza»o si“, óe
ºazarz leóy ciezko chory, pewnie juó dawno porzucilibyÑmy wszystko,
aby byƒ z nimi. Jednak w zachowaniu Jezusa by»o coÑ dziwnego. Mimo,
ze by» ich przyjacielem, zdecydowa si“ pozostaƒ z dala, zeby chwa»a
Boóa mog»a si“ objawiƒ. To jest trwa»y motyw w Ewangelii Jana. W
naszej wielkopostnej drodze, bdïmy Ñwiadomi, óe jako ludzie,
jesteÑmy powo»ani, by nasze postawy i dzia»ania, równieó oddawa»y
chwa»“ Bogu.
Druga zbiórka dzisiejszej niedzieli jest przeznaczona na utrzymanie
parafii i pokrycie kosztów energii.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY
Specjalne podzi“kowania dla tych parafian, którzy ofiarowali datki na
diecezjaln akcj“ Partners i Charity w ostatnim tygodniu. Kwota
przekazana diecezji na chwil“ obecn to $ 12,213.50, Bóg zap»aƒ
wszystkim ofiarodawcom. Zdajemy sobie spraw“, óe w tych trudnych
ekonomicznie czasach trudno jest o darowizny, ale kaódy wk»ad jest
pomocny, dla tych, którzy s w potrzebie. JeÑli chcesz wesprzeƒ dzie»a
edukacyjne, charytatywne i pastoralne w naszej diecezji, moóesz to
zrobiƒ jeszcze w tym tygodniu. Bóg zap»aƒ.
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INTENCJE PIELGRZYMKOWE
Wiele osób chcia»o by wziƒ udzia» w pielgrzymce do Rzymu na
uroczystoÑci beatyfikacji Jana Paw»a II, ale nie wszyscy mog odbyƒ
podróó do Rzymu. Moóna jednak odbyƒ duchow pielgrzymk“, »czc
si“ w modlitwach z pielgrzymami w Rzymie i powierzajc im swoje
osobiste intencje za wstawiennictwem b»ogos»awionego Jana Paw»a II.
Osoby zainteresowane prosimy o kontakt z plebani w celu ustalenia
szczegu»ów.
DAROWIZNY
Sodalicja Róóa½ca Ðwi“tego ofiarowa»a 1000 $ aby pomóc w pokryciu
kosztów paliwa dla parafii. Niech Bóg nadal b»ogos»awi wszystkich
cz»onków tej organizacji.
SCHOOL NEWS
Dzieci Maryi-Sprzedaó kwiatów. Dzieci Maryi b“d sprzedawa»y
kwiaty na Wielkanoc po wszystkich Mszach najbliósz niedziel“.
Kwiaty b“d do odebrania w pitek, 15 kwietnia w szkole mi“dzy 02:30
a 16:00.
SAKRAMENT POKUTY
W poniedzia»ek, 18 kwietnia o 18:30 odb“dzie si“ spowiedï dla
wszystkich parafian i uczniów CCD. S zaproszeni kap»ani z innych
parafii, aby pos»ugiwaƒ w konfesjona»ach wszystkim potrzebujcym.
Prosz“ skorzystaƒ z okazji, aby pojednaƒ si“ z Bogiem i bliïnimi w
sakramencie pokuty. W Wielkim Tygodniu nie b“dzie spowiedzi.
JeÑli ktoÑ potrzebuje kap»ana aby odwiedziƒ osoby starsze lub chore,
prosz“ dzwoniƒ na plebanie jak najszybciej.
NAJBLIòSZE WYDARZENIA LITURGICZNE
Rekolekcje. Chc“ podzi“kowaƒ wszystkim parafianom, którzy
uczestniczyli w rekolekcjach wielkopostnych, czy to w j“zyku
angielskim czy polskim. Wydaje si“, óe w tym roku wi“cej osób nió
zwykle wzi“»o udzia» w tych Ñwi“tych dniach odnowy duchowej. Niech
osobiste ofiary, modlitwy i trudnoÑci zostan nagrodzone szczególn
radoÑci w Niedziel“ Wielkanocn.
Seminarium Wielkiego Postu. W Ñrod“, 13 kwietnia odb“dzie si“
trzecie seminarium wielkopostne. Spotkanie b“dzie odbywa»o si“ pod
has»em: "Rola Ñwieckich, szczególnie kobiet w KoÑciele katolickim,
zgodnie z nauczaniem Jana Paw»a II.” Spotykamy si“ w kafeterii.
Niedziela Palmowa. PoÑwi“cenie palm odb“dzie si“ przed kaód Msz
w weekend 16/17 kwietnia. Uroczysta procesja ze Ñpiewem M“ki
Pa½skiej, z udzia»em chóru odb“dzie si“ na Mszy o godz. 11:00 Prosimy
wszystkich cz»onków Towarzystwa NajÑwi“tszego Serca Pana Jezusa
o wzi“cie udzia» w tej procesji.
Msza Wieczerzy Pa½skiej Czwartek, 21 kwietnia o 19:00
Wielki Pitek Naboóe½stwo adoracji krzyóa od godz. 15:00
W Niedziel“ Wielkanocn tradycyjna zbiórka na St. Joseph School.
Druga zbiórka b“dzie prowadzona przez uczniów St. Joseph School.
ZARZD CMENTARZA
Prosz“ o usuni“cie wszystkich zimowych dekoracji i kwiatów do dnia
15 kwietnia. Wszelkie dekoracje , które pozostan b“d wyrzucone
przez pracowników cmentarza. Przypomnienie: Kwiaty moóna ustawiaƒ
lub sadziƒ tylko przed nagrobkami. - Rekowski Kevin, Zarzdca Cmentarza
Z BIURA DRE
Pierwsza Komunia Ñw. odb“dzie si“ w niedziel“ pierwszego maja na
Mszy 09:30 Prosz“ o modlitw“ za naszych m»odych parafian,
przygotowujcych swoje serca na przyj“cie Jezusa po raz pierwszy.
Potrzebujemy katechetów i asystentów katechetów do naszego
programu katechetycznego JeÑli jesteÑ zainteresowany pomoc zadzwo½
do biura DRE.