Oct 04, 2009 - St. Joseph Basilica, Webster

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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
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Saturday: ....................................... 3p.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.
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector: ............................ Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Adm. Secretary............... Terry Miller
Financial Secretary......... Ewa Mamro
508-949-2985
Dir. of Rel. Ed . .............. Mary Jolda
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.
MP1STRY 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. Proszç
zadzwonió na plebaniç, aby ustaliC date. Rodzice zobowizani sa
do krótkiej katechezy.
SAKRAMENT MALZENSTWA: Narzeczeni powinni
zawiadomié kancelarie paraflalna rok przed datq glubu.
SAKRAMIENT CHORYCH: Po sakramentaln, poslugç
ksiçdza proszç dzwonié na plebaniç.
ZAPISY DO PARAF11: Parafia w. Józefa serdecznie zaprasza
nowych czlonkow. 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......................Ms. Jennifer Mahlert
October 4, 2009 - 4 pazdziemik 2009 r.
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Masses for the week
Msze Sw, Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-October 3
r.s. Raymond S. Noga (lst ann.)-int. wife Eleanor & farn.
Sunday-October 4
Za parafian
7:00
For the deceased members of the Holy Rosary Sodality
8:15
r.s. Stanislaw T. Baldyga -mt. family
9:30
s.p. Stanislaw i Anna Lepkowski i. syn Marek
11:00
Monday-October 5 - Solemnity
4:00
12I Anniversary of Consecration of Church
and Altar of St. Joseph Church
6:30
7:00
Za wypominki
r.s. Katarzyna i JozefPlewa -mt. Teresa Plewa
Tuesday-October 6
r.s. Stanley Kaliszewski -mt. Ron & Marcia Zablocki
Christopher Heights
Wednesday-October 7
6:30
r.s. Joseph and Mary Baczek
-mt. daughter Madeline and family
r.s. Theresa E. Dembkoski -mt. Josephine Barrington
7:00
6:30
2 pm
Thursday-October 8
6:30
r.s.Pauline Wajer -mt. Holy Rosary Sodality
Friday-October 9
6:30
7:00
s.p. Stanislawa i JozefWysacki i. corki Marianna
r.s. Felix E. Miller -mt. Ed and Barbara Zdrok
Saturday-October 10
7:00
r.s. Jay Zmetra -mt. parents
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. deceased members of Kujawski and Kozlowski
families - mt. family
Sunday-October 11
?Solemnity of Elevation of Church to Status of Basilical?
7:00
8:15
9:30
11:00
Zaparafian
r.s. Tessie Lenkiewicz (15th ann.) -mt. son and daughters
r.s. Richard D. Zack -mt. wife and family
s.p. Kurpiel, Kudron, Plewa rodziny i Agnieszka
Brzegowska -mt. Anna i Edward Kudron
Baptism of Jordyn Lynne Poplawski
and Nina Jean Poplawski
3p.m. Wedding Heather Duclos and Michael Laughlin
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
October 4, 2009
Let the children come to me;
do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God
belongs to such as these. -Mark 10:14
He Embraced Them and Blessed Them. Today Jesus stresses
how children embody the reign of God. They are trusting and
loving and have hearts that are open to love. They are joyful when
they are made aware of God's love for them, and are eager to
return that love. This is the model Jesus holds out to us if we want
to welcome the reign of God. We need to have open, loving
hearts. We must drop our defenses, however we came by them,
and welcome Christ's love for us with joy. This is impossible for
us on our own. Only the grace of God will enable us to do this,
which is freely and generously given. We have only to accept it.
The second collection this weekend is for the Diocesan Obligations
Next weekend the collection is design ated for Phase III
THE MONTH OF OCTOBER - ROSARY MONTH
Rosary devotions are deeply routed in the history of the Catholic
Church but especially in Polish tradition. The
month of October is dedicated to the prayers
of the rosary. In the rosary we reflect on the
mystery of life, death and resurrection of Jesus
/ Christ. All the popes had a special devotion to
the Blessed Mother and prayed the rosary
faithfully, privately and publicly. Pope Paul
VI in his encyclical Marialis Cultus stated The Rosary is a biblical and evangelical
prayer and is a contemplation of the mystery
of the history of our salvation. I encourage all
the faithful to pray the rosary during the month of October at
homes and in church.
Schedule of devotions:
Sundays - following the 11 am Mass
Wednesdays - 7 pm in English
Fridays - 7 pm in Polish
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 6:30 pm at St. Andrew Bobola
Church - bilingual
1p.m.
SACRIFICIAL OFFERING - September 27, 2009
Weekly-$4220 (incl. $280 in loose money); Diocesan Obligations
$65; Fuel-$433; CCD-$194; Appeal for Catholic Schools $1384.
Stewardship Note. "Stewardship" is the way in which you handle what
God has given to you. You want to be a good steward of His blessings, but
stewardship means much more than being wise with your money and then
throwing a few bucks into the offering plate. Stewardship involves
realizing that everything you have comes from God. Stewardship requires
that you give to God the first fruits, not the leftovers. And you should
consider stewardship a privilege, not a chore. God won't force you to give
back a portion of what He has given to you, but He promises to bless you
if you do.
There is a good barometer for telling how you feel about God: money.
This isn't about how much you give. God is more interested in your
attitude about giving than the amount you give. Your attitude about money
reveals much about your relationship with God.
FAMILY MASS
This Sunday at 9:30 a.m. we celebrate the Family Mass and
installation of the Educational Board and Home School
Association. After the Mass all the parents and children are invited
for a social at the 200 Sportsmen's Club. Parishioners are welcome
to join us any time in the afternoon.
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY
Respect
Life
Sunday
...
October 4th has been designated as Respect
Life Sunday. Blessed Mother Teresa of
Calcutta said "Human rights are not a privilege
conferred by government. They are every
human being's entitlement by virtue of his humanity. The right to
life does not depend, and must not be declared to be contingent, on
the pleasure of anyone else, not even a parent or a sovereign."
Please pray for an end to abortion and for all the families affected
by it.
October 4, 2009 - 4 azdziernik 2009 r.
In addition, we will address the water problems which are causing
a flood in a section of the church basement. In place of the small
DIVINE MERCY NOVENA
basin near the sacristy a large catch basin will be installed similar
This Sunday, October 4th we will pray the chaplet to the Divine
to the one in the parking lot which will allow the water to flow to
Mercy at 3 p.m. It is an hour of prayer for needed graces in our life
the parking lot or to the side of the church. In addition, along the
or that of our loved ones. It was revealed to Sr. Faustina that "...at
side of the church, new pipes and a basin will be installed. During
three o-clock implore my mercy This is the hour of great mercy
the construction we kindly ask that you use the main entrance to the
for the whole world.. In this hour I will refuse nothing to the soul
church.
that makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion."
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NOVENA OF MASSES TO ST. JOSEPH
Every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. we celebrate the votive Mass to
our patron, St. Joseph. Everyone has the opportunity to insert
his/her personal intentions during the prayer of the faithful.
St. Joseph is the patron of the universal church. Many
conventions in different countries, lectures, and churches under his
name are a clear indication of the effective intercession of St.
Joseph. I kindly ask the parishioners to set aside every Wednesday
at 6:30 a.m. and come to Mass to pray to God and entreat God's
blessing in a particular intention which is dear to us.
COMING EVENTS
St. Anne Society will hold their annual Bake Sale and Raffle at
the school on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
and on Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Everyone
is welcome. Members are asked to bake and support this annual
fundraiser. For more information, please contact Gen Lariviere,
President, at 508-943-1781.
SEPTEMBER CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
Sept. 28-$50 Theresa Jankowski, Webster; Sept. 29450 Joseph
Borowski, Webster; Sept. 30 $500 Kellie Bennett, Thompson.
Congratulations to all our winners, and a special thank you to our
sellers and our supporters. Your help is needed and appreciated!
The calendars for the month of November will be on sale next
weekend.
REMINDER: Please register for the Stewardship Bible Study
which will take place at Saint Joseph Basilica under the leadership
of Michael Gillespie from the Diocesan office. One-hour sessions
will be held on the following Mondays: October 26, November 2
and November 9 beginning at 7 p.m. Check last week's bulletin
insert. Call Michael at 508-929-4368 or email him at
mgillespie(l/worcesterdiocese.org to register.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
Best wishes go out to the following nonagenarians who are
celebrating their October birthdays: Cecelia Bukowski, Victoria
Cepetelli, John Dziedzic, Stanley Labok, Frances Petrin, and Helen
Szymczak. May your day be blessed with sunshine, may your
heart be light, and may God bless you with good health always!
PHASE III
We are still in the process of doing the maintenance work on the
rectory. Metal flashings on over 50 windows were installed which
will never require painting. This installation saves a substantial
amount of money and eliminates cleaning and painting of the old
wooden frames. Since the windows on the third floor are quite
ornate and would require custom work we agreed to forego the
metal flashing and just give them a fresh look.
The work on the sidewalks by the church will begin next week.
The present concrete sidewalk will be replaced with paving stones.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN'S CLUB
Fall Into Fashion tickets will be available after all Masses this
weekend. Enjoy various boutiques, raffles, dinner and fashion show
on Thursday, October 29 " at Point Breeze Restaurant. Cash bar
begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets
are $30/person.
Shop for a Cause! Macy's and St. Joseph Polish Women's Club
are sponsoring a fun-filled day of shopping, entertainment, and
chances to win prizes on Saturday, October 17 1h . Coupons are $5
and will be available after the Masses this weekend.
The Membership Drive is still under way. If you are interested in
becoming a member or have any questions about the club, please
call Jane Place 508-943-0887 or Kathy Czechowski 508-943-0129.
Executive Board meeting will be held on Monday, October 5 " at
Jill Manak's house at 7 p.m. Call Jill if unable to attend.
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Judi Dety, Publicity Chairperson
BINGO SUNDAY, 4 2009 - ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Progressive Jackpot #55 - Two Winner Take All's
Special Door Prizes - Free Coffee
Variety of Hot-Home-Made Food
Doors open at 4 p.m. - Games Begin at 5:45 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Members
will assist from 4to6p.m FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Polish Language Classes for beginners with little or no knowledge
of Polish are being offered for the first time by the Polish Saurday
School. Classes meet at St. Joseph School in Webster on Saturdays
during the school year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is $50 pp.
and includes the cost of the book and workbook. The annual tuition
is $300 (less than $3/hr.) for the first child and $150 for the second
child in a family. The program is intended for the children ages 6+
(they need to have English reading abilities) but there is no age
limit. Space is limited. There will be only one class offered of
approx. 14 people. We reserve the rights to cancel this class if
there is not enough participants registered. For more information or
to sign up please call Ewa Mamro at 508-943-8545 or e-mail
oss .webstercharter.net.
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
St. Joseph School's mandatory fall fund raiser is under way and
will conclude on October 9, 2009. This year we have chosen
Cherrydale, and the catalog offers a wide variety of items, many
under $10. During this time period, the school will receive up to
50% back on any orders received, so please ask your favorite
student if you are interested in viewing the catalog, or contact the
school for information regarding online ordering. And as always,
that you for your continued support. - Cindi Gardner
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Looking for a little help with your heating costs, groceries, rent, etc?
The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Basilica Council #12980, will be
holding for the entire month of October, a 50/50 Raffle. That's right.
You may purchase your 50/50 tickets before or after each Mass, at the
back of the church, the entire month of October. Tickets will be sold for
$5 for one (I) or 810 for three (3). Each week the total amount of
money in the raffle will be posted in the bulletin. The winning ticket
will be drawn at the beginning of the Knight's monthly meeting on
November 41h, and the winner notified that night.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Film Next Youth Skit. Anyone interested in participating in the skit for
the next Youth Mass is asked to meet at the Youth Center on Sunday,
October 4 " from 1-3 p.m. New "actors" are always welcome!
Wii Bowling with Christopher Heights Residents. Another contest
will be held on Wednesday, October 141h from 6-7 p.m. We now have
our own bowling league shirts! If interested in participating, please
contact Mrs. Valcour.
Youth Day. The Diocese of Worcester is sponsoring an annual Youth
Day on Saturday October 24th . For details call Mrs. Valcour before
October 4th
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
Religious Education classes meet every Monday from 5:30 p.m. to
6:30 p.m. in the school. Please remember to send in your emergency
cards, commitment and activity forms, and retreat information. No class
on 12 October due to Columbus Day holiday.
RCIA classes for persons in need of Baptism, First Communion and/or
Confirmation will be held on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in the school.
Call Mary Jolda for more information.
Gather Us in 2009 Women's Conference on 7 November at the DCU
Center in Worcester. All diocesan women and guests are invited to
participate in this day-long event featuring presentations and
workshops. The $45 registration fee includes lunch. See posters and
flyers in Church.
Confirmation. Next class is Sunday, October 1 8th at 8 a.m. in the
school. Please be prompt. Deadline for registration and items needed are
now past due.
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KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
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Msza rodzinna dla rodziców i uczniów Szkoly 5W Józefa byla dzisiaj
o godz. 9:30. Podczas Mszy 9w. przedstawieni zostali czlonkowie
Zarzdu Szkoly oraz HSA czyli Komitetu Rodzicielskiego. Po Mszy
w. wszyscy spotkali sic w 200 Sportsmen Club na piknik z okazji
poegnania lata. Serdecznia zapraszamy parafian o dolqczenie sic do
nas p0 12-ej.
Niedziela ochrony ±ycia. Dzieñ dzisiejszy zostal wyznaczony na
modlitwy w intencji ochrony ±ycia. Matka Teresa z Kalkuty
powiedziala: ,,Prawa czlowieka nie sq przywilejem dawanym przez
rzjdy. Nale2q sic ka±demu z racji jego czlowieczefistwa. Prawo do
ynia nie jest zale2ne, i nie moe bye uwarunkowane od kogokoiwiek
przyjemnoci, ani rodzica, aniAIadcy." Prosimy Was o przy1czenie sic
do modlitw o zakoñczenie aborcji i za rodziny dotkniete tym przykrym
dowiadczeniem.
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Paidziernik miesiqcem Maryi. Modlitwy róañcowe s
glçboko zakorzenione w historii Kociola, a szczególnie
w polskiej tradycji. Szczególnie w paidzierniku,
miesicu Maryi, zachcamy do rozwaania misterium
±ycia, nauczania, smierci i zmarwychwstania Jezusa.
Wszyscy papiee dayli Matkç Boq szczegolnym
naboeñstwem i wiernie odmawiali róaniec. Papie
Pawel VI w swojej encyklice Marialis Cultus napisal:
,,Rózaniec jest biblijn4 i ewangeliem4 modlitw
rozwa±ania historii naszego zbawienia. Zachçcam
wszystkich wiernych do odmawiania róañca,
szczególnie w padziernku w domach i w kociele."
Koronka do Milosierdzia Boego bçdzie odmawiana dzisiaj, 4.X. o3
p.m. Jest to godzina otrzymania szczegolnych task dla siebie lub
czlonków naszych rodzin. Jezus objawil siostrze Faustynie: .....o 3-ej
otworzç swoje milosierdzie... jest to godzina szczególnej laski dia
calego wiata... w tej godzinie nie odmówiç niczego duszy, która prosi
mnie w imiç mojej Mçki.".
Nowenna do 9w. Józefa. W kadq §rodq na Mszy w. o 6:30 rano
odprawiamy uroczyst Mszç w. ku czci naszego patrona w. JOzefa.
Podczas modlitwy wiernych kady ma moliwoé wymOwienia swojej
intencji. Sw. Józefjest patronem Kociola powszechnego. Dowodem na
szczeg6ln4 moe tego patrona jest to, ze wiele kociolów w rónych
krajach nosi imi w. Józefa. Bardzo proszq parafian o zarezerwowanie
sobie czasu w grody rano, ieby uczetniczyé w tej Mszy w. i modlid sic
do Boga o potrzebne laski.
Sprzedaz wypieków organizowana przes Towarzystwo 9w. Anny
bçdzie w sobote 17.X. od 3 - 5:30 i w niedzielc 18.X. od 8 a.m. - 11
a.m. Serdecznie wszystkich zapraszamy. Czlonków stowarzyszenia
prosimy o przygotowanie wypieków i wsparcie tego dorocznego
wydarzenia. Po wiçcej informacji proszç dzwonid do Gen Lariviere
508-943-1781.
Rozwazania bilblijae w kontekcie stewardship prowadzone przez
Michael Gillespie z biura diecezjalnego bqd4 w poniedzialki 26.X i 2.XI
o 7 p.m. Po wiçcej informacji mona dzwonié do Michael 508-9294368.
Renowacja budynków. Cigle trwajq pracç restauracji budynku
plebanii. Na wszystkich oknach zainsta1owalimy metalowe
obramowania, których nigdy nie trzeba bçdzie malowaé. Zaoszczçdzi
nam to duo pracy i kosztów malowania drewnianych ram. Tylko na
trzecim piçtrze zgodzilalmy sic zachowaé oryginalne drewanie ramy ze
wzgldu na ich ornamentalne wzory.
W przyszlym tygodniu rozpoczniemy pracc nad chodnikami, które
zostanq zerwane i zastpione plytkami. Przy okazji zajmiemy sic
problemem wody, która zalewa czé piwnicy kociola. Mala
studzienka kolo zakrystii bçdzie zastpiona du±, takqjak na parkingu.
Woda bçdzie skierowana stamtd na parking albo na bok kociola.
Podezas remontów bardzo prosimy o korzystanie z glOwnego wejcia
do kociola.