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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Masses for the week Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-April 24
4:00
Blessings of God for newlyweds Anna Budrewicz and
Aaron Gouin -int. mother
Sunday-April 25
7:00
r.s. Robert Ziemski Zaroba (ann.)-int. Robert Walkowiak
8:15
r.s. Norman Duclos (11th anniv.) -int. wife and family
9:30
r.s. Michael Werbecki -int. wife Bernice and family
11:00
s.p. Stanislaw i Anna Lepkowski -int. syn Marek
Monday-April 26
6:30
For the All Souls’ Day intentions
2 pm
Webster Manor
Tuesday-April 27
6:30
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
Wednesday-April 28
6:30
r.s. Chester P. Hanc -int. wife
7:00
Za wstawiennistwem Sw. Jozefa o Boze
blogoslawienstwo i swiatlo Ducha Swietego ojcom
Bogdanowi, Mariuszowi i Dalediarowi i ich rodzinom
Thursday-April 29
6:30
r.s. Roman and Antonia Murzycki & deceased members
of the Murzycki family -int. Rose Rekowski & family
Friday-April 30
6:30
r.s. Stanley Dudek -int. M/M Arthur Graves
7:00
O Boze blogoslawienstwo calej rodziny Waszczakow
Saturday-May 1
7:00
For the deceased members of the Kulpan and Placzek
families -int. Charlotte
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s.Michael Zalewski -int. Helen Dunbar and family
Sunday-May 2
7:00
s.p. Marii Przybylo -3-cia rocznica smierci
8:15
r.s. Ernest Lariviere -int. M/M Richard Lariviere
9:30
r.s. John Ciuchta -int. family
11:00
s.p. Zbigniew Jankowski i za rodzine Jankowski i
Grzelkow -int. rodzina Jankowski
12:15 pm First Holy Communion
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 25, 2010
“I have made you a light to the
Gentiles, that you may be an
instrument of salvation to the
ends of the earth.” – Acts 13:47b
Who are we? Who are “we” as
we sing “We are his people, the
sheep of his flock” in the responsorial psalm? It is very easy to
think that it is just us, at this Mass, or just the members of this
parish or diocese, or perhaps we are thinking it is all Roman
Catholics in the United States. But “we” are much larger and
broader than that. If you take a globe or atlas in your hand, it
would be difficult to point to any place on land where “we”
aren’t singing this psalm today. “We” continue to grow not just
in numbers but in complexity and diversity as the work begun
by Paul and Barnabas in today’s first reading continues. But,
even though who “we” are, the flock of the Lord, is almost
beyond our ability to comprehend, we all hear the voice of
Jesus Christ, our one and only shepherd, as we continue
through the Easter season to follow him faithfully.
Next weekend the second collection is for reducing our
Diocesan Obligations.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY
Today the second collection is directed to the Partners in Charity
mission. Your contributions will be a source of needed assistance
for the impoverished individuals in the Diocese of Worcester. To
reach our assigned quota, we are looking for an additional
contribution of $3358. Several parishes have already surpassed
their quota and we hope that with your cooperation we will reach
our goal.
Word of Life. The bishops of the United States remain committed to
FIRST EUCHARIST CELEBRATION
Next Sunday a great celebration at St. Joseph Basilica will take
place when the second grade children of St. Joseph School and the
Religious Education class receive the sacrament of Holy
Communion at the 12:15 p.m. liturgy. Please pray that the
following children may continue to grow in Christ’s love through
receiving Him frequently in the Holy Eucharist: Piotr Bielecki,
Paul Davey, Jessica Gardner, Sara Kochanowski, Jason Nowak,
Aleksandra Piascik, Antoni Piascik, Haley Sautter, Nathalie Soto,
Ann Marie Taylor, Rachael Taylor and Lucas Yash. Perhaps you
can send them a card for their First Communion. Just put it in an
envelope addressed with their name and the Religious Education
Office. Mail it, drop it off at the rectory or put in the basket that
will be on the tables in the back of the Church. It would be greatly
appreciated and shows them that they are supported and loved by
their Parish Family. – Mary Jolda, DRE
health care reform that will help everyone to be cared for and assure that
no one will be deliberately killed.....A health care reform bill without
adequate protection of personal conscience would be an earthquake in our
legal and political life. The laws of the United States have protected
conscientious objectors in many areas of life. To remove that protection
in health care now would bring us close to despotism. – Cardinal Francis
MAY DEVOTIONS
The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Mother. In St.
Joseph Basilica we will sing the traditional litany to the Blessed
Mother on Sundays following the 11 a.m. Mass. On Mondays the
devotions will be at 7 p.m. in English, on Fridays at 7 p.m. in
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - APRIL 18, 2010
Weekly $3943.44(incl. $286.43 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $496; Fuel $573; School Excellence $99.
Stewardship Note. Paul and Barnabas encountered both violent
rejection and joyful acceptance of the message that they preached. We,
too, may meet with mixed reactions when we use our gifts in the service
of God. But, the Gospel assures us, the reward for those who follow
faithfully is eternal life.
1-25 Club Winner for the 5th Week - #89 Zofia Walker
George Jan. 31, 2010
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Polish. On Wednesdays (6:30 p.m. and Sundays 2 p.m.) bilingual
Marian devotions will be prayed at St. Andrew Bobola Church in
Dudley.
Crowning of the Statue of the Blessed Mother. It has long been
a tradition to dedicate either the first Sunday or first Monday of
May to a special ceremony called Crowning of the Statue of the
Blessed Mother with fresh spring flowers. At our Basilica the
crowning will take place on Monday, May 3rd, at 7 p.m. In this
devotional ceremony the most important role is played by the
children of the First Holy Communion Class. We request that they
come in their official attire to honor the Blessed Mother and to
dedicate their life to her motherly care. We ask all the altar servers,
parish organizations, parish ministries and parishioners to take part
in this liturgical celebration. All participants should gather on the
school parking lot to process to church. (In case of inclement
weather we will gather in the church vestibule.)
FORTY HOURS DEVOTION
On Sunday, May 16, we begin the Forty Hours devotion at St.
Joseph Basilica after the 11 a.m. Mass. It is a traditional Eucharistic
Devotion where the Eucharist is exposed for forty hours for public
adoration and prayers.
The Eucharist will be exposed on Sunday until 4 p.m. closing with
services including the singing of the Stearns Vespers. Monday is a
private day open for individual adoration and closing with services
at 7 p.m. These Forty Hours will conclude on Tuesday with a
Eucharistic procession. We kindly ask you to reserve these special
dates on your calendar.
UNIQUE PILGRIMAGE WITH BISHOP MCMANUS AND
METROPOLITAN METHODIOS
Have you ever considered being part of a pilgrimage to the lands of
Saints Peter and Andrew? Bishop McManus and Greek Orthodox
Metropolitan Methodios will lead a unique spiritual pilgrimage
together this September to Italy and Turkey to rediscover our
shared roots as Roman Catholics and Greek Orthodox faithful.
Learn how you can be a part of this “once in a lifetime” journey at
an Information Night to be held at Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox
Cathedral, 102 Russell Street, Worcester (behind Elm Park) on
Monday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. An informational brochure
highlighting the itinerary and first-class accommodations is
available at www.worcesterdiocese.org/bishop or call Msgr. Peter
Beaulieu at 508-363-6246.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND WITH FATHER
PETER JOYCE, ST. MARY CHURCH OF SOUTHBRIDGE
Father Peter Joyce will be the Chaplain on the trip to the Holy
Land which will include Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and
Galilee on September 20-30, 2010. Cost $3990, air fare and all
included. To sign up Contact Anthony Nachef, PhD or Erin
McCarthy toll free 877-994-8259 or email
[email protected]
FINAL YOUTH GROUP CAMPING TRIP
REMINDER. If you are going camping with the Youth
Group on May 1st and 2nd please contact Mrs. Valcour right
away. Cost is roughly $35 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.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
Religious Education Registration for Fall Classes. During the
month of May we are holding registration for our Fall classes. This
includes new first graders starting public school in the Fall, new
parishioners, and present classes. Registration forms will be in the
back of the Church this month. All information is on the form.
Please return promptly and call Religious Education Office with any
questions.
Parishioners Needed to Help in Religious Ed program for the
Fall. We need people interested in being Catechists, on the RCIA
team, and Confirmation team. A willingness to share your faith is
essential. We will provide training. A meeting will be held May 4th
at 7 p.m. for those seeking more information. Please consider
helping out even if it is only for one month, a year, or a few weeks.
Our parish needs you to help pass on the faith. With your hands and
heart, Jesus can be brought into other people’s lives where He can
make a difference!
Religious Ed. Classes 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Monday - April
26, May 3, 10, 17 and 24.
RCIA. We will meet on Tuesday April 27th at 7 p.m.
THANK YOU!
I want to thank all of you who took part
in the Memorial Mass on last Sunday at 6
p.m. for the victims of the plane crash
carrying the Polish President and the elite of
the Polish government. Many people who are
not of Polish origin participated in this Mass
and shared their words of sympathy with the
Polish nation. President Obama sent flowers
to a Polish parish in Washington D.C. The
Secretary of State paid a visit to the Polish
Embassy and made a speech on PolishAmerican relations. In our town of Webster,
the management of Price Chopper donated a floral arrangement in
memory of the late President Kaczynski. The floral wreath which
was carried by the students from Poland was a gift from the
parishioners. If anyone took pictures of the entrance procession we
would be grateful if a copy was forwarded to the rectory.
DONATIONS
St. Joseph School Gym and Parish Center. We acknowledge with
deep gratitude the donation of $1000 from M/M Robert W. McNally
of Walkersville MD to the Irene Kokocinski McNally Memorial
Playground Fund. The total contribution to date is $28,900.Thank
you for your continued support to the Gym project.
St. Joseph Basilica. In memory of Jane Lempicki by Christine S.
Ross.
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of Mary Brisson
by Chester & Patricia Przybylek.
SCHOOL NEWS
Kindergarten. St. Joseph School is pleased to announce that
Kindergarten is at the highest level of enrollment. Only three spaces
are available before a waiting list will be created. The ratio of 20:1
is educationally advantageous for the students as well as for the
teacher to provide quality education and have enough time for
personal interaction with the students.
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Pre-K. The popularity and increasing enrollment motivated the
Administration of the School to open a special program for the 3year-olds called pre-school. Pre-K will be for those in immediate
preparation for Kindergarten. Needless to say, these programs
require arranging new rooms with appropriate equipment.
Any parent interested in registering their child for these programs
should contact the school office as soon as possible.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Good Neighbor Games (bring a neighbor and a friend)
Progressive Jackpot
Two Winner Take All’s - Special Door Prizes
Variety of Hot-Home-Made-Food
Free Coffee and Free Pastry
Doors Open at 4 p.m. - Games begin at 5:45 p.m.
Members of St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club
will assist from 4 to 6 p.m.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
SºOWO òYCIA. Biskupi Stanów Zjednoczonych w dalszym
cigu b“d walczyƒ o ustaw“ zdrowotn zapewniajc wszystkim
dost“p do opieki zdrowotnej zapewniajc jednoczeÑnie, óe nikt nie
b“dzie z premedytacj zabijany... Ustawa zdrowotna bez
zabezpieczenia sumienia by»aby „trz“sieniem ziemi” w naszym
óyciu prawnym i politycznym. Prawo Stanów Zjednoczonych
chroni ludzi na wszystkich etapach óycia. Wy»czenie tej ochrony
z opieki zdrowotnej sprowadzi»o by nas do despotyzmu
-- Kardyna» Francis George, 31.I.10
AKCJA CHARYTATYWNA – PARTNERS IN CHARITY.
Druga kolekta w tym tygodniu b“dzie zbierana na t“ diecezjaln
akcj“ mi»osierdzia, gdyó cigle nie osign“liÑmy wyznaczonej
przez diecezj“ kwoty. Brakuje nam jeszcze $3,358. Wiele parafii
przekroczy»o juó swoje kwoty. Bardzo prosimy o ofiarnoу,
abyÑmy mogli odes»aƒ do diecezji tyle o ile nas proszono. Bóg
zap»aƒ.
PIERWSZA KOMUNIA ÐW. dla dzieci z kl. II b“dzie w
niedziel“, 2-go maja na specjalnej Mszy Ñw. o godz. 12:15.
Módlmy si“, aby wszystkie dzieci przyst“pujce do tego
sakramentu, wzrasta»y w mi»oÑci Boóej przyjmujc Jezusa cz“sto
do swoich serc. Nazwiska dzieci s w angielskiej cz“Ñci biuletynu.
NABOòE¼STWA MAJOWE. Miesic maj od wieków
dedykowany jest Matce Boskiej. W naszej bazylice b“dziemy
Ñpiewaƒ litani“ Loreta½sk po Mszach Ñw. o 11-ej w niedziele. W
poniedzia»ki b“d naboóe½stwa po angielsku o 7 p.m. a w pitki o
7 p.m. po polsku. W Ñrody o 6:30 p.m.i w niedziele o 2 p.m. b“dzie
moóna uczestniczyƒ w dwuj“zycznych naboóe½stwach w koÑciele
Ñw. Andrzeja Boboli.
KORONOWANIE MATKI BOòEJ zgodnie z wieloletni
tradycj w naszej parafii b“dzie w poniedzia»ek, 3-go maja o 7 p.m.
Zapraszamy na t“ uroczystoу dzieci,k które po raz pierwszys
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przyj“»y Sakrament Eucharystii w swoich pierwszokomunijnych
ubrankach. Zapraszam ministrantów i organizacje parafialne do
wzi“cia udzia»u we wspólnej procesji. Wszyscy powinni si“ zebraƒ
na parkingu szkolny, aby we wspólnej procesji wejу do koÑcio»a.
NABOòE¼STWO CZTERDZIESTOGODZINNE ku czci
Jezusa Eucharystycznego rozpocznie si“ 15 maja na Mszy Ñw. o
11-ej. NajÑwi“tszy Sakrament b“dzie wystawiony do adoracji przez
40 godzin. W niedziel“ o 4 p.m. b“dzie naboóe½stwo z
odÑpiewaniem nieszporów. W poniedzia»ek b“dzie czas na
prywatn adoracj“ i modlitwy aó do naboóe½stwa o 7 p.m.
Zako½czenie wraz z procesj z NajÑwi“tszym Sakramentem b“dzi“
we wtorek o 7 p.m. Prosimy o zarezerwowanie sobie czasu na ten
czas specjalnej modlitwy.
PIELGRZYMKA DO WºOCH I TURCJI, krajów Ñw. Piotra i
Andrzeja wraz z biskupem McManus b“dzie we wrzeÑniu. 17 maja
o 6:30 b“dzie spotkanie informacyjne dla zainteresowanych przy
102 Russell St. w Worcester. Po wi“cej informacji moóna dzwoniƒ
do Msgr. Peter Beaulieu 508-363-6246.
PIELGRZYMKA DO ZIEMI ÐWI’TEJ z ks. Peter Joyce z
koÑcio» St. Mary w Southbridge b“dzie od 20-30, 2010. W koszt
$3,990 wliczony jest przelot samolotem, zakwaterowanie i posi»ki.
Wi“cej informacji moóna dobyc od Erin McCarthy 877-994-8259.
CAMPING DLA MºODZIEòY. Jeóeli ktoÑ jest zainteresowany
campingiem z grup m»odzieóow 1 i 2 maja musi si“ jak
najszybciej zg»osiƒ do Mrs. Valcour. W cen“ $35 od osoby
wliczone jest jedzenie. Na ten wyjazd potrzebujemy opiekunów,
którzy pojad za darmo.
RELIGIA. W maju otwarta b“d zapisy na nauk“ religii na
nast“pny rok szkolny. Formy rejestracyjne b“d dost“pne przy
wejÑciach do koÑcio»a. Prosz“ wype»niƒ je i zwróciƒ jak naszybciej.
PODZI’KOWANIE. Pragn“ wyraziƒ wyrazy wdzi“cznoÑci i
uznania dla wszystkich, którzy w ubieg» niedziel“ o 6 p.m.
uczestniczyli we Mszy Ñw. poÑwi“conej ofiarom tragicznego
wypadku w Katyniu, w którym zgin» prezydent Polski z ma»óonk
i wielu dostojników polskiego rzdu, inteligencji i hierarchii
koÑcielnej. Wiele osób, które nie ma polskich korzeni uczestniczy»o
w tej Mszy Ñw., aby wraziƒ swoj sympati“ dla polskiego narodu.
Prezydent Obama przes»a» kwiaty do polskiej parafii w
Waszyngtonie, Sekretarz Stanu odwiedzi» Polsk Ambasad“. W
Webster, zarzd supermarketu Price Chopper przes»a» bukiet
kwiatów. Wieniec pogrzebowy by» ofiarowany przez naszych
parafian. Jeóeli ktoÑ robi» zdj“cia procesji, prosimy o przes»anie
kopii na plebani“. Bóg zap»aƒ.
ZERÓWKA. Administracja Szko»y Ñw. Józefa informuje, óe klasa
Zerowki (dla dzieci, które sko½cz 5 lat przed 31.VIII) na przysz»y
rok akademicki jest juó prawi“ pe»na. Mamy jeszcze 3 miejsca wi“c
zach“camy zainteresowanych o jak najszybsze wype»nienie
aplikacji. Dla ch“tnych powyóej 20 osób utworzona zostanie lista
oczekujcych. Chcemy utrzymaƒ proporcj“ 20:1, gdyó u»atwia to
nauczycielom indywidualn prac“ z uczniem, aby dziecko
osign“»o jak najwi“cej korzyÑci.
PRZEDSZKOLE (PRE-K). Duóe zainteresowanie programem
przedszkolnym spowodowa»o, óe od przysz»ego roku otworzymy
dodatkow, odzieln klas“ dla 3-latków, aby umoóliwiƒ 4-latkom
przygotowujcym si“ do Zerówki program bardziej zaawansowany
edukacyjnie. Wymaga to zorganizowania i wyposaóenia nowej
klasy. Program tej jest równieó bardzo popularny, wi“c prosimy nie
zwlekaƒ i zarejestrowaƒ swoje dzieco jak najszybciej, óeby
zapewniƒ sobie miejsce.