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
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 weekMsze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-June 11
4:00
St. Joseph School 8th Grade Graduation Mass
Sunday-June 12 _ Pentecost _
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Norman Duclos -int. wife and family
9:30
r.s. Agnieszka Brzegowska and Helen & Stanley Kluza
-int. Anna and Ed Kudron
11:00
s.p. Henryk Mietelski -int. syn z rodzina
Monday-June 13
6:30
For All Souls’ Day intentions
2 pm
Oakwood Nursing Home
r.s. Gladys Borowski -int. Wanda Naghine
Tuesday-June 14
6:30
r.s. Edward Hanc -int. wife and children
7:00
r.s. Anthony J. & Bessie T. Kozub
-int. Bob and Janice McNamara
Wednesday-June 15
6:30
r.s. Lorraine Brezniak -int. James Brezniak
7:00
O zdrowie i blogoslawienstwo dla rodziny Wronskich
Thursday-June 16
6:30
For God’s care for son Daniel -int. father
Friday-June 17
6:30
r.s. Elizabeth Brodeur -int. Hackenson family
7:00
s.p. Adam Podskarbi I Marek Duszak -int. rodziny
Saturday-June 18
7:00
r.s. Paulina Kudron -int. Krystyna i Janina Kurpiel
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Stephen and Sophie Ciabaszewski
-int. daughter and family
SundayJune 19-Father’s Day _ The Most Holy Trinity
7:00
s.p. Wojciech i Franciszka Piwowarczyk
-int. Franciszek Piwowarczyk z rodzina
8:15
r.s. Helen Ostrokolowicz (month’s mind) -int. family
9:30
r.s. Joseph Baldowski -int. son George and family
11:00
s.p. zmarlych z rodziny Piwowarczyk
-int. Staszek z rodzina
Chrzest - Maya Maziarz
1-25 Club Winner for the 12th Week - #89 Connie Czechowski
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - June 5, 2011
Weekly $5373 (including $328 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $1250 (including $99 in loose money); Fuel $50;
Ascension $904. As always, thank you for your contributions.
Stewardship Note for Pentecost Sunday. “There are different
kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms
of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the
same God who produces all of them in everyone.” The Spirit gives
each of us different gifts. The reason we are given those gifts is so
that we may perform different forms of service for the Lord. If you
don’t use your gifts for the Lord, who will do the special work that
God had in mind for you alone?
MARRIAGE BANNS
III - Jessica Conroy-Laboeuf and Jason Legault
PENTECOST SUNDAY - June 12, 2011
There appeared to them tongues as of fire,
which parted and came to rest on each one of them.
Liturgy: Work of the Spirit. The Spirit
of God who hovered over the waters at
the dawn of creation–the Holy Spirit
who descended upon the disciples at
Pentecost in ever-changing forms in the sound of a mighty wind
or tongues of flame–hovers also over our celebration of the
liturgy, giving it life, making it real. It is the Spirit of God who
draws us, gathering us together, Sunday after Sunday. It is the
Spirit of God who called loudly to the inspired writers of the
scriptures and who continues to whisper to us, revealing evernew facets of God’s word, granting insight just when we need
it. It is by the Spirit’s power that, when Christ’s words are
uttered by the priest, the bread and wine become the Body and
Blood of Christ......Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your
faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love.
The second collection this weekend is designated for
Utility and Energy Costs
The second collection next weekend will be taken for the
Catholic Communications Campaign
Before He ascended into heaven, Jesus assured his disciples that
he would not abandon them. Through the power of the Holy Spirit
and the preaching of the apostles, God communicates to us the
message of salvation through Jesus Christ. Since the first Pentecost,
communicating God’s word has been an integral part of the
Church’s great commission. The message of God’s love is needed
today as much as in the apostolic times. We live in a world that
longs for hope, and our prayers to God are our way of
communicating with the almighty Father who never fails to answer
us. Please support the Annual Catholic Communications
Campaign collection next week.
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2011!
This Saturday, June 11, at 4 p.m. we will
welcome the graduating class of 2011 of St.
Joseph School. The following graduates
will receive their diplomas: Alyssa Marie
Bronzo, Drew William Cutress, Kate
Drabato, Ashley Cynthia Iwanski, Artur
Radoslaw Lachcik, Jacob Daniel
Mailloux, Dylan Robert Murphy, Kacper
Puczydlowski, Matthew Michael Sabacinski, Megan Rose Scully,
Joanna Maria Stachowicz, Justyna Suzan Sudyka, Natalie
Monica Szwarc, Nathan Daniel Whittenburg, Elicia Sarah
Wright.
The entire St. Joseph Basilica family, the Faculty of our school
and Administration extend to all the graduates heartfelt wishes on
their major accomplishment. This is a meaningful day on the eve
of the Pentecost and we pray that the Holy Spirit will enlighten,
strengthen and guide the graduates in their future educational
career. May their life verify the principles, faith and ethos of St.
Joseph School. God Bless You and Good Luck!
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel,
Knowledge, Fortitude, Piety, Fear of the Lord.
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CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION
The traditional outdoor candlelight procession in honor of Our
Lady of Fatima will be held on Monday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. We
kindly request the Children of Mary to take part in this beautiful
tribute to our Lady wearing their distinctive dress as they carry the
statue of the Blessed Mother. We ask the faithful to join the
children and the members of the Holy Rosary Sodality in praying
the rosary.
The flowers in front of the Blessed Mother altar for June 13th,
Our Lady of Fatima, were donated by Dottie Kasierski in memory
of her husband Frank.
SCHOOL NEWS
Last Days of School! Pre-K concluded their school days with a
graduation ceremony on June 9. The following youngsters proudly
accepted their rewards: Isabella Barnett, Isabella Berard, Kyle
Bernard, Emily Britton, Sophia Buffone, Ayden Carlson, Zoe
Dixon, Calli Ey, Caleb Green, Daniel Gronek, Sara Grupposo,
Lauren Gullbrand, Ola Jaroszewski, Hunter Larson, Ava Lemire,
Noalani Perez, Katrina Piekielniak, Wiktoria Potem, Adrianna
Roszkowski, Gracie Scott, Donny Sousa, Trent Szela, Carlie Rose
Tarr.
Kindergarten students graduated on June 10 with a festive event
in the cafeteria accepting their recognition from Msgr. Czarnecki:
Alexis Cindy Steiger, Angelina Janet Steiger, Ashley Renee Ellis,
Ava Maria Edwards, Benjamin James Duquette, Bryleigh
Amanda Murphy, Cameron Stockwell Letourneau, Casey Rose
Rekowski, Charles Anthony Belsito, Christopher Michael Best,
Emma Abney Fallon, Emma Clare Boulet, Grace Marie Benoit,
Jadyn Elizabeth Williams, Jonathan Paul Malesky, Julia
Catherine Zdrok, Kaeleigh Mae Sullivan, Kaileigh Reine Strong,
Kayleigh Joyce Murphy, Lily Sage Eastman, Nicolas Hayden
Fennelly, Olivia Maryann Nelson, Patrick Johnathon Mahlert.
Grades 1 through 7 will end the school year on June 17 at 11 a.m.
We look forward to seeing all these same happy faces again in the
Fall and wish them a safe and happy summer!
PARISH JUBILEE
The Jubilee Committee had their first meeting on Tuesday, June
7 to discuss various plans and events for the upcoming Jubilee
Year. The celebration will kick off on September 25 with the
blessing and dedication of the John Paul II statue and conclude in
October 2012 with a gala event. During the year there will be many
spiritual, cultural and social events as we continue to build on our
strong faith foundation.
This is a major event in the life of the St. Joseph Basilica
community that will serve as an occasion to strengthen our Catholic
identity. St. Joseph Basilica is the first Polish-American parish
founded in New England. We invite everyone to offer their
suggestions, comments and memories to make this year a most
special occasion. Please help us commemorate this milestone. All
committee plans will be communicated to the parishioners in the
future. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. in
the rectory. – Cindi Gardner, Chairperson
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
The annual Installation Banquet will be held Tuesday evening,
June 14, at the Colonial Restaurant on Thompson Road in Webster.
Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #12980
The Council will be hosting a dinner meeting for the John
Cardinal Wright Assembly on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 6 p.m
in the St. Joseph School Hall. The dinner will be a Polish Buffet.
Cost is $9.00. Any councilmen wanting to attend, please contact
Dennis Wasielewski at 508-949-9047 by June 15th.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF CANADA
Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in Turners Falls, MA is now
accepting reservations for a pilgrimage to the Shrines of Canada.
It is a five-day pilgrimage beginning on Monday, July 11 and
ending on Friday, July 15, 2011. The pilgrimage will include visits
to the Shrines of St. Anne de Beaupre, Our Lady of the Cape, St.
Joseph’s Oratory, St. Joachim Church, St. Patrick’s Basilica in
Montreal, Notre-Dame-de-Bon Secours Chapel, and the tomb and
shrine of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, a number of other sites of
interest including Quebec City, Montreal, as well as the Botanical
Gardens and Biodome in Montreal. The cost for five days will be
$675/per person double occupancy; $865/person single; and
$595/person triple occupancy. This will include air conditioned
motor coach, hotels, admission fees and eleven meals. Passports
required so please plan accordingly. For more information call 413863-4748.
FESTIVAL 38
GARAGE SALE/USED BOOK DROP OFFS. Donations for the
Festival Garage Sale and Used Book Sale will be accepted
Monday through Wednesday, June 13-June 15 after 6 p.m.
Please be sure items are clean and in sellable condition. No
clothing please. Thank you.
Festival Pastry Booth. We need your help to provide homemade
baked goods: cakes, pies, cookies, breads, squares, fudge, etc. for
our upcoming Festival. Please write the name of the pastry on the
item, and drop off your baked goods to Mrs. Recko at the Pastry
Booth during the following times: Friday, June 17th 4:30 pm or
later; Saturday, June 18th 12:00 noon or later; Sunday, June 19th 12
noon. Service hours will be given for the 2011-2012 school year.
Your support is very much appreciated!! – Donna Recko, Chair
Bike and Baby Carriage Parade – Have your children take part
in this special event Saturday, June 18 from 2-3 p.m. All receive
an award! Special prizes to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places from Judges – Fr.
Gregory, Mr. Skrocki, Mr. Chauvin, and Mr. Cushing.
DONATIONS
St. Joseph School. In memory of: Helen Ostrokolowicz by Edward
Sitkowski, Roland Malboeuf and John Hickey; Jimmy “Skeeter”
Kujawski by the Boys at Sabuta’s Farm.
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of: Cecilia Tabor
by Carol Fotos, Jean Katter; Anthony Szymczak by M/M Ronald
Coporale, Chad Coporale, M/M Edward Bembenek, Jr.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Wii Bowling at Christopher Heights Tuesday June 14th from 67:15 p.m. for the Jr. & Sr. Youth Group. If you are interested in
participating, please contact Mrs. Valcour.
Fire Pit & S’mores at Mrs. Valcour’s Home. Three different
Youth Groups are invited to Mrs. Valcour’s home for badminton,
Wiffle ball, basketball, board games and S’mores by the fire. Please
call Mrs. Valcour for details and let her know if you plan on
coming so she knows how much supplies to purchase or if you can
help with the 2nd-4th grader night.
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ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY
Some concerned parishioners asked about the use of the
“Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.” The money for perpetual care
comes from a predetermined percentage of the sale of cemetery
lots. The Perpetual Care money is deposited in the Diocesan
Expansion Fund (DEF). The monies associated with the
Perpetual Care Fund have guidelines and are closely monitored
by the Diocesan Finance Committee and state law which
determines how the money is utilized. The Perpetual Care Fund
was established only to preserve our cemeteries for the future
care of these sacred grounds in perpetuity. That being said,
rules have been established for the use of these funds to ensure
that preservation will be funded.
The principal of the Perpetual Care Fund is reserved for the
betterment of the cemetery such as expanding the cemetery, all
development stages for new sections and the building of new
roads. However, the interest earned from the Perpetual Care
account can be used for the day-to-day operation of the
cemetery and its properties. The interest earned, in addition to
funds raised from the operational budget, can be used for items
to include salaries, insurances, heating and fuel costs,
equipment and all general maintenance of the cemetery
property.
This message was reviewed and approved by an appropriate
diocesan official.
˜On Monday, June 6, there was a gathering at the cemetery
to address issues of concern. Only five people came to voice
comments. I am grateful for their input expressed in a friendly
way.
˜This Tuesday there will be people working at the cemetery
to address the few problems on some graves. If anyone is
expecting a monument to be delivered, please call the rectory.
We will try to dig several foundations at one time to save
money on concrete. The grass is being cut regularly by 2 men
who are working every day on a part-time basis. We try to keep
everything orderly but incidents always happen. This week we
experienced a water pipe breakage and had to dig some 3 ft.
underground to get to the source. The problem has been fixed
and we appreciate your patience. Should this happen again,
water is always available at the pump near the garage.
St. Joseph Cemetery is frequently visited and its appearance
will be always appropriate to these sacred grounds.
PILGRIMAGE TO ST. ANNE SHRINE
There will be a walking pilgrimage from Southbridge to St. Anne
Shrine in Sturbridge on July 24th. It is approx. 5 ½ miles. Anyone
interested in taking part please call Father Gregory at the rectory.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
NIEDZIELA ZESºANIA DUCHA ÐWI’TEGO - 12 CZERWCA
Ukaza»y si“ im teó j“zyki jakby z ognia, które si“ rozdzieli»y i spocz“»y na
kaódym z nich.
Liturgia: dzie»o Ducha Ðwi“tego. Duch Boóy, który unosi» si“ nad
wodami na pocztku stworzenia, Duch Ðwi“ty, który zstpi» na uczniów
w dniu Pi“ƒdziesitnicy, w ci“gle zmieniajcej si“ postaci, bdï to
powiewu wiatru, bdï to j“zyków ognia, jest obecny równieó w naszej
liturgii, oóywiajc j czynic realn. To Duch Boóy przyciga nas i
gromadzi razem w Ñwityni niedziela po niedzieli. Ten sam Duch, który
przemawia» do natchnionych autorów Pisma Ðwi“tego, wció szepcze
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do nas autorów Pisma Ðwi“tego, wció szepcze do nas , ods»aniajc coraz
nowe aspekty s»owa Boóego. To dzi“ki mocy Ducha Ðwi“tego, gdy s»owa
Chrystusa s wypowiadane przez kap»ana, chleb i wino staj si“ Cia»em
i Krwi Chrystusa ...... Przyjdï Duchu Ðwi“ty, nape»nij serca Twoich
wiernych i rozpal w nich ogie½ Twojej mi»oÑci.
GRATULACJE Wczoraj na Mszy Ñw. o godz. 16:00 przeóywaliÑmy
zako½czenie ósmej klasy. Nast“pujcy absolwenci uko½czyli w tym roku
nasza szko»“: Alyssa Marie Bronzo, Drew William Cutress, Kate Drabato,
Ashley Cynthia Iwa½ski, Artur Rados»aw Lachcik, Jakub Daniel Mailloux,
Dylan Robert Murphy, Kacper Puczydlowski, Matthew Michael
Sabacinski, Megan Rose Scully, Joanna Maria Stachowicz, Sudyka Suzan
Justyna, Monika Szwarc Natalie, Nathan Whittenburg Daniel, Sarah
Wright Elicia.
Ca»a rodzina Bazyliki Ðwi“tego Józefa, Rada pedagogiczna i
Administracja sk»ada absolwentom serdeczne óyczenia z okazji tak
waónego dla nich osigni“cia. Modlimy si“, aby Duch Ðwi“ty oÑwieca»
ich i umacnia» w ich przysz»ej drodze. Powodzenia i niech wam Bóg
b»ogos»awi
NABOòE¼STWO FATIMSKIE
Tradycyjne Naboóe½stwo Fatimskie po»czone z procesj ku czci Matki
Boóej Fatimskiej odb“dzie si“ w poniedzia»ek, 13 lipca o godz. 19:00.
Uprzejmie prosimy Dzieci Maryi do wzi“cia udzia»u w tym pi“knym
ho»dzie sk»adanym Matce Boóej. Zapraszamy wszystkich wiernych, aby
przy»czyli si“ do dzieci i cz»onków Sodalicji Róóa½ca Ðwi“tego w tej
modlitwie.
JUBILEUSZ
Komitet Jubileuszowy odby» swoje pierwsze spotkanie we wtorek, 7
czerwca. Na zebraniu zadecydowano, óe obchody jubileuszu rozpoczn
si“ 25 wrzeÑnia b»ogos»awie½stwem i poÑwi“ceniem pomnika Jana Paw»a
II i zako½cz w païdzierniku 2012. W cigu roku zaplanowano wiele
duchowych, kulturalnych i spo»ecznych wydarze½ pozwalajcych na
odbudowywanie i umacnianie fundamentów naszej wiary.
Jubileusz to waóne wydarzenie w óyciu naszej parafii, które pozwoli
równieó na wzmocnienie naszej toósamoÑci katolickiej. Bazylika Ðwi“tego
Józefa jest pierwsz polsko-ameryka½sk parafi powsta» w Nowej
Anglii. Zapraszamy wszystkich parafian do zg»aszania sugestii, uwagi i
propozycji, aby uczyniƒ ten rok czasem szczególnym.
CMENTARZ ÐW. JÓZEFA
Niektórzy zatroskani parafianie pytaj o wykorzystanie pieni“dzy z
“Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.” Op»aty pobierane za wieczyst opiek“
s ustalane na podstawie wartoÑci procentowej „sprzedawanej” cz“Ñci
cmentarza. Ðrodki w ten sposób zgromadzone s deponowane w Diocesan
Expansion Fund (DEF) i s ÑciÑle monitorowane przez DEF i prawo
stanowe, które okreÑlaj, jak te pienidze maj byƒ wykorzystywane.
Perpetual Care Fund zosta» utworzony aby zachowaƒ nasze cmentarze na
przysz»oу.
G»ównym celem Perpetual Care Fund jest troska o dobro i rozwój
cmentarza np.: powi“kszenie cmentarza, tworzenie nowych sekcji czy
budow“ nowych dróg. Jednak odsetki z rachunku Perpetual Care Fund
mog byƒ wykorzystywane na pokrywanie wydatków zwizanych z
codziennym funkcjonowaniem cmentarza. Odsetki mog byƒ równieó
uóywane w celu pokrycia wynagrodzenia pracowników, ubezpieczenia,
ogrzewania i kosztów paliwa, sprz“tu i wszystkich ogólnych kosztów
utrzymania cmentarz.
Wiadomoу zosta»a sprawdzona i zatwierdzona przez w»aÑciwego
urz“dnika diecezjalnego.
PIESZA PIELGRZYMKA DO STURBRIDGE
Zapraszamy wszystkich do udzia»u w pieszej pielgrzymce do Sanktuarium
Ñw. Anny w Sturbridge. Pielgrzymka rozpocznie si“ 24 lipca (niedziela po
po»udniu) w koÑciele Notce Dame w Saouthbridge. Zainteresowanych
prosimy o kontakt z ksi“dzem Grzegorzem.