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.
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Sunday Vigil:
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
7:00 a.m.(Polish); 8:15 a.m.; 9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. (Polish)
Holy Day Vigil:
5:00 p.m.
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.
Holy Day
7:00 a.m.; 8:15 a.m.(Polish);
9:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. (Bilingual)
MINISTRY TO THE SICK For those of advanced age, ill or hospitalized, call the rectory to
arrange visitation.
Weekdays
6:30 a.m. (m-f); 7:00 a.m. (w, f, sat)
PARISH MEMBERSHIP If you would like to
become part of St. Joseph Parish Family,
please call the rectory.
CONFESSIONS - SPOWIEDŹ
Saturday:
Eve of Holy Days:
Thurs. before First Friday
First Friday:
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
6:30p.m.
SAKRAMENT CHRZTU W wyznaczone
niedziele. Proszę zadzwonić na plebanię, aby
ustalić datę. Rodzice zobowiązani są do krótkiej
katechezy.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
SAKRAMENT MAŁŻEŃSTWA Narzeczeni
powinni zawiadomić kancelarię parafialną rok
przed datą ślubu.
Thursday - Office Is Closed!
Please call ahead for an appointment with a priest.
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector:.............. Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Associate Pastor.... Rev. Grzegorz Chodkowski
Weekend assistance…..Rev. Charles Borowski
Financial Secretary.........................Ewa Mamro
Secretaries:Virginia Woznicki&Elizabeth Sabay
Organist:..................................... Robert Wójcik
Sacristans................. Al Richard & Joseph Ziak
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH
53 Whitcomb Street,
Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0467
Fax: 508-943-0808
e-mail: [email protected]
www.saintjosephbasilica.com
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
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/RCIA
Phone: 508-943-0467 ext.: 3
Phone: 508-943-0378
e-mail:
[email protected]
Fax: 508-949-0581
www.saintjosephschool.net
Principal ............Mr. Donald F. Cushing
Secretary ............Mrs. Jennifer Mahlert
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July 15, 2012
Masses for the week—Msze Św. w Tygodniu
Sunday Vigil
4:00 r.s. Rita Ekey & Mitchell Bomba - int. family
Sunday - July 15
7:00 s.p. Danuta Kowalczyk Zur- int. Ela Wojcik z rodzina
8:15 For the parishioners of Saint Joseph Basilica
9:30 r.s. Stanislaw T. Baldyga (8th anniv.) - int. family
11:00 r.s. Bessie Tremblay - int. Edward & Anna Kudron
Monday - July 16
6:30 r.s. Helen Baron - int. Magdalen Bibeau
2:15pm Lanessa Nursing Home
Tuesday - July 17
6:30 r.s. Christina & Stephen Ziak - M/M Joseph Ziak
7:00 s.p. Msgr. Chester Janczukowicz - int. Danuta
Wednesday - July 18
6:30 r.s. Alphonse J. Kozub - int. Edward Sitkowski,
Roland Malboeuf & John Hickey
7:00 Za wypominki
Thursday - July 19
6:30 r.s. Stasia Murzycki - int. Rose Rekowski & family
Friday - July 20
6:30 r.s. William K. Rohr (49th anniv.) - int. wife, Theresa
10:00 Memorial Mass - r.s. Robert J. Jablonski
- int. daughters & families
Saturday –July 21
7:00 r.s. Gerald D. Cacciapuoti - int. sons
Sunday Vigil
4:00 r.s. James & Adele Canty - int. Jim, JoAnn & Tim
Sunday - July 22
7:00 r.s. Maria Miskowicz - Maria Morga
8:15 For the parishioners of Saint Joseph Basilica
9:30 r.s. Wanda Sitkowski (anniv.)
- int. Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
11:00 s.p. Jan Dzienski (20 rocznica)
- int. corka Bernadeta z rodzina
I-25 Club Winner for 17th week—#203 Anthony Kusek
Captain: Barbara Kryger
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS-July 8, 2012
Weekly $4397.50 (including $328.50 in loose money)
Diocesan Obligations $250; Fuel $1330.25 (including $108.25
in loose money); 125th Jubilee Collection $255
Weekly Budget $7500
Stewardship Note: Today’s readings are about being chosen
and sent. The prophet Amos was chosen by the Lord and sent
to use his talents for the people of God. The Gospel recounts
the story of the sending of the twelve. In the second reading,
St. Paul reminds us that we, too, are chosen. For what have I
been chosen? To whom have I been sent?
15 lipiec 2012r.
Word of Life-Blessed Pope John Paul II discussed radical secularism almost two decades ago when he visited
Baltimore and stated. “The challenge facing you, dear
friends, is to increase people’s awareness of the importance for society of religious freedom; to defend that freedom against those who would take religion out of the
public domain and establish secularism as America’s official faith. . . .And it is vitally necessary, for the very survival of the American experience, to transmit to the next
generation the precious legacy of religious freedom and
the convictions which sustain it.”
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 15, 2012
Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look
down from heaven.
—
Psalm 85:12
GOD CHOSE US
Who chose first, God or you? That is the question explored in today’s three readings. The second reading,
from Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, reads almost like a
hymn. It praises God for choosing us, for calling us to
serve, and for blessing us in our service. Paul makes it
clear how honored we are and how special is the call to
live as children of God. This is through no doing of our
own.
The first reading and the Gospel use prose rather than
poetry to describe the same truth: God did the choosing,
not us. When the prophet Amos was berated for being a
prophet, he retorted that the whole thing wasn’t his idea in
the first place. Neither did the twelve apostles in today’s
Gospel ask for their calling. Jesus sent them forth, two by
two, to do the work of his kingdom.
ST. ANNE NINE DAY NOVENA
We invite you to join us for the Novena to St. Anne
which will begin at our Basilica on Wed., July 18 after
6:30am Mass and continue at that same time every morning until July 26. We urge you to make time in your summer calendar to take part in this powerful form of prayer.
The St. Anne Society was organized at St. Joseph Parish in 1926 and throughout this time has promoted devotion to God through the intercession of St. Anne, the patroness of grandmothers. This society has attracted a large
number of ladies who pray for their children and grandchildren and support many parish projects and provide
their members with a community of friendship and a family of belonging.
If you are interested in joining this membership, please
call President, Gen Lariviere at (508) 943-1781.
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PARISH CENTER
The results of the final voting for the Parish Center
indicated overwhelmingly the need for this new facility. I appreciate your opinion—pro and con—of those
who returned their signed ballot. Before any decision
is made the project will be evaluated once again by
the architects and contractors to determine the exact
cost. At the same time we will explore the feasibility
of an endowment for operational expenses.
PRE-K REGISTRATION
The 2012-2013 school term is nearing and now is
the time to take advantage of the diversified Pre-K
program at St. Joseph School. At this time we can
still place three year olds in the 2-day program and
four year olds in the 3 and 5 day programs in separate
classes and different teachers. Space is limited and if
you are interested in giving your child an educational
and social benefit before they enter first grade, please
contact the school at (508) 943-0378.
JUBILEE COMMITTEE EVENTS
Scratch Ticket Raffle. $2000 worth of prizes
available, with first prize being a book of 100 $10MA
lottery tickets. Additional tickets will be available
after Masses on 7/21-22 as well as 7/28-29. Tickets
have been mailed to parishioners with the census
form. Please mail your donations to the rectory or
drop them in the collection basket. Drawing will be
held on Sun., Sept. 23rd after the Organ Concert.
Tote Bags - imprinted with the Parish Logo and
names of the School and Basilica are now available on
a limited basis. These multi-purpose sturdy canvas
bags are priced at $15 each or 2 for $28. Please see
flyer for details and how to order. The bags will be
for sale after Masses for the next two weekends.
Don’t hesitate to get yours today and show your
Parish Pride and School Spirit!
Jubilee Choir– All the preparations for the Jubilee
Year lead to the day itself on Saturday, October 6
which will begin with Mass at 3:45PM followed by a
banquet. The Liturgical celebration always entails
among other things a musical program. We kindly
ask members of our senior choir and basilica choir to
join together to provide musical renditions. This celebration will gather parishioners, friends and visitors
from various towns to share with us this meaningful
day. Our organist, Robert Wojcik, would like to invite new members to join our choir. If you are interested, please call the rectory. Rehearsals will begin
the first week of Sept.
DONATIONS
St. Joseph School-a donation of $123 from the
parishioners of St. Andrew Bobola Church.
The semi-annual income from investments of
$12,000 from The Friends of St. Joseph School
Fund. We are grateful to all who support the
Friends Fund. On behalf of our students, Thank
You to all donors!
The Friends of St. Joseph School Fund-In memory of Walter Maly, by Worcester Telegram & Gazette; donation in honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of M/M Clem Starosta, by Martina GorskiStrong.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jeremiah’s Inn 18th Annual Summer Food
Drive-please help to feed your neighbors on Mon.,
July 16th through Sat., July 21 from 7:00am-6:00pm
at the Webster Square Plaza, Worcester, MA.
Saint Anne Novena—July 18-26, 2012 - Nine
days of reflection and prayer celebrating 125th Novena to St. Anne in Sturbridge, MA. This year’s
theme is: “From Generation to Generation”. During
these nine days a diverse group of speakers will reflect on our theme. We invite pilgrims of all faiths,
generations, and cultures to come celebrate, pray,
and rejoice at this Shrine of Peace, Tranquility and
Beauty. For more information visit St. Anne website
at: stannestpat.org. Or call 508-347-7338
Men’s Cursillo Weekend - To be held July 26-29,
2012 at Assumption College in Worcester. Cursillo
or “short course in Christianity” is a three day experience that can best be described as uplifting and
well thought-out . It is a teaching weekend, not a
contemplative one. For additional info. contact Ruth
Beringer (508-826-0032) [email protected]
St. Anne Society of St. Joseph Parish Annual
Communion Mass-will be held on Sunday, July
29th at 8:15 AM. All members are asked to attend
and wear your medals. A complimentary continental
breakfast will follow in the school for anyone who
attends the Mass.
The Holy Rosary Sodality-will be sponsoring a
Memorial Organ Concert at 3:00 pm on Sunday,
September 23, 2012 as part of the 125th anniversary
celebration of St. Joseph Basilica.
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PILGRIMAGE TO DOYLESTOWN
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!-Saturday, August 25
and Sunday, August 26-we invite you to participate in
the pilgrimage to Doylestown to entreat God’s mercy on
our needs through the intercession of Our Lady of
Czestochowa solemnity. The Holy Rosary Sodality of St.
Joseph is honored and proud to sponsor this pilgrimage.
We encourage the members to join us in this jubilee
pilgrimage with friends and family. We will leave from
Webster early Saturday morning and return late Sunday
evening
The trip will last two days and involves sightseeing of
the Amish country, other visits in the local area, the
Museum of Our Lady of Czestochowa and devotional,
liturgical services. The cost for these two days is only
$230. Please call the rectory as soon as possible to reserve
your place.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Cable TV programming airs in our community on
Charter TV3 Monday through Friday as well as Sunday
evenings and also via the internet. This service is
provided by the Diocese of Worcester.
Hospice Volunteers—SolAmor Hospice is looking for
PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE IS EVERYONE’S
RESPONSIBILITY
It is every adult’s moral responsibility to protect the
children from becoming possible victims by reporting the
suspected abuse or neglect to the responsible authorities.
Sexual abuse of minors is a pervasive societal problem,
and only concerted and sustained efforts by all adults in
every segment of society can help to protect children and
youth. For particular help you may call: Frances J. Nugent, Director of Office for Healing and Prevention at
(508) 929-4363.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Movie Night at the Youth Center- The Webster
Youth Group will host a Jr. Youth Group (grades 6-8)
Movie Night on Tues., July 17 from 6:30-9:30pm at the
Youth Center. Popcorn and soda provided; feel free to
bring other snacks to share. Let Mrs. Valcour know if
you will be attending.
AMAZON.COM
Your support of our school through purchases via Amazon.com is appreciated. Please contact them through our
website at www.saintjosephschool.net
CENSUS FORMS
Census Forms were mailed to all parishioners this
week. It is important to complete and return the form in
the collection basket or mail to the rectory by August 1st.
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention in this
undertaking.
-Parish Census Committee
VACATION TIME
Robert Wojcik, our organist will take his summer vacation for the next three weeks. Sunday Masses will be
covered by various musicians, but we will have no music
during the weekday masses. We wish Robert a restful
respite.
JULY CALENDAR WINNERS
July 8-$100, Victoria Czechowski, Webster; July 9-$50,
Christine Dudek, Webster; July 10-$50, Dorothy Kasierski, Webster; July 11-$50, Jack O’Day, Auburn; July 12$75, Wanda Chwaszczynski, New Britain; July 13-$50,
Betty Meagher, Webster; July 14-$50, Janet Konkel,
Webster.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
PIĘTNASTA NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA
15 lipca 2012
Bóg „wybrał nas dla siebie, abyśmy byli święci
i nieskalani przed Jego obliczem. Z miłości przeznaczył
nas dla siebie jako przybranych synów przez Jezusa
Chrystusa”. To, że jesteśmy przez Boga powołani, nie
oznacza prostego wymogu wypełniania określonych
obowiązków, lecz jest zaproszeniem do nawiązania
bliskiej, osobowej relacji z Nim. Bóg kocha człowieka,
na krzyżu i w Eucharystii daje mu całego siebie
i oczekuje wzajemności. Odpowiadając miłością na
miłość, naśladujemy Chrystusa w Jego posłuszeństwie
wobec Ojca i w ten sposób wypełniamy Boży zamysł
wobec nas.
CENTRUM PARAFIALNE
Ostateczne głosowanie w Centrum parafialnym
zostało zdominowała potrzeba pozyskania nowych
pomieszczeń dla parafii.
Dziękuję bardzo za opinie, zarówno te za jak i
przeciw, wszystkim tym którzy zabrali swój głos w tej
sprawie. Przed podjęciem decyzji projekt będzie
ponownie rozpatrzony przez architektów i pracowników
budowlanych w celu określenia dokładnych kosztów.
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ZAPISY DO PRZEDSZKOLA
Program przedszkolny w St. Joseph School oferuje
edukację dostosowaną do potrzeb każdego dziecka.
Zajęcia są prowadzone trzy dni w tygodniu dla
trzylatków i pięć dni w tygodniu dla czterolatków. W
procesie nauczania staramy się sprostać potrzebom
dzieci na poszczególnych poziomach wiekowych jak
również odpowiedzieć na oczekiwania rodziców, co
do jakości zapewnianego kształcenia. Zintegrowana
edukacja obejmuje kształtowanie sfery intelektualne
i duchowej dziecka w oparciu o odpowiedzenie
standardy kontrolowane przez diecezję. W trakcie
nauki dzieci uczestniczą i lekcjach religii,
informatyki, matematyki, przyrody, zajęciach
PIELGRZYMKA DO DOYLESTOWN
Pielgrzymka do Sanktuarium Matki Bożej w
Doylstown to wspaniała okazja aby wypraszać u
Boga potrzebne łaski za przyczyną Matki Bożej przy
okazji Jej święta. Organizatorem bezpośrednim
pielgrzymki jest Holy Rosary Sodality. Pielgrzymka,
na którą zapraszamy wszystkich parafian wraz
rodzinami i przyjaciółmi, potrwa dwa dni i będzie
połączona ze zwiedzaniem wspólnoty amiszów.
Koszt
pielgrzymki
to
230
dolarów.
Zainteresowanych prosimy o kontakt z biurem
parafialnym.
SPIS POWSZECHNY
W tym tygodniu będzie przeprowadzony spis
powszechny. Do wszystkich parafian zostanie
wysłany list. Bardzo ważne jest aby wypełniony
formularz wrzucić do koszy w czasie kolekty lub
odesłać go do plebanii do 1-go sierpnia 2012r. Z
góry dziękuję zaangażowanie.
Parafialny Komitet Spisowy
OCHRONA DZIECI
Obowiązkiem każdego z nas jest ochrona dzieci
przed nadużyciami i zaniedbaniami oraz
informowanie o nich odpowiednim władzom. W celu
uzyskania pomocy lub też poinformowania o
istenijących zagrożeniach dla dzieci prosimy o
kontakt z: Frances Nugent, Director of Office for
Healing and Prevention: 508 929 4363.
DZIEWIĘCIODNIOWA NOWENNA DO
SWIĘTEJ ANNY
Zapraszamy Was do uczestnictwa w
Nowennie do św. Anny, która odprawiać się będzie
w naszej Bazylice od 18 lipca po mszy o 6.30 i
będzie odprawiana codziennie o tej samej porze
przez dziewięć dni aż do 26 lipca. Zachęcamy Was
do znalezienia czasu w Waszym letnim kalendarzu,
aby wziąć udział w tej pełnej energii formie
modlitwy.
Stowarzyszenie Św. Anny utworzone zostało
w parafi Św. Józefa w 1926 r. i od tamtego czasu
przybliża do Boga za wstawiennictwem Św. Anny.
Jako patronka babć św. Anna przyciąga wiele kobiet,
które modlą się za swoje dzieci i wnuki oraz
wspierają wiele prowadzonych przez naszą parafię a
także zapewnia naszym członkom poczucie przyjaźni
i przynależności.
Jeżeli jesteście zainteresowani przytępieniem do
naszej społeczności, dzwoń proszę do Gen Lariviere
pod numer (508) 9431781.
INFORAMCIE KOMITETU
JUBILEUSZOWEGO
Pragniemy zakomunikować, że Komitet
Jubileuszowy będą sprzedawać kupony na loterię
oraz torby na zakupy z St. Jiseph Basilica/St. Joseph
School, po każdej mszy w czasie weekendu
21/22.07.2012 r.