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.
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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-January 1
4:00
r.s. Alexandra Brzostek
-int. Edward & Shirley Dowgiewicz
Sunday-January 2 _Epiphany of the Lord _
7:00
s.p. Bernard J. Mrzyglod (month’s mind)
-int. wife Helen
8:15
r.s. Louis A. Kiwak (8th anniv.)
-int. son Louis and daughter-in-law Nancy
9:30
r.s. Joseph and Mary Battista -int. family
11:00
s.p. Czeslaw Chojnicki
-int. Zofia Kokosinska z rodzina
Monday-January 3
6:30
r.s.Norman, Sophie, Gordon and Joanne Reiter
-int. M/M Joseph Ziak
2 p.m. Christopher Heights
In petition for health and God’s blessings on Joseph
Knych on his birthday -int. niece, Joan A. Comeau
Tuesday-January 4
6:30
r.s. Cecelia Bukowski -int. Holy Rosary Sodality
7:00
r.s. Frances Aptacy -int. family estate
Wednesday-January 5
6:30
r.s. Cecelia Bukowski -int. Holy Rosary Sodality
7:00
r.s. Tony & Regina Mikolajczak-int.Charlotte M. Kulpan
Thursday-January 6
6:30
r.s. Francis Kubicki -int. Edward & Anna Kudron
Friday-January 7
6:30
Za wypominki
7:00
For the deceased members of the Sacred Heart Society
8:30
r.s. Rita Kampgaard -int. friend
7 pm
s.p. Zygmunt Kokosinski -int. zona i dzieci
Saturday-January 8
7:00
r.s. Walter Dudek -int. Dudek, Moroz and Jankowski
families
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Robert Petrin (20th anniv.)
-int. wife Frances and family
Sunday-January 9
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Stephen and Sophie Ciabaszewski -int. Gail Fusco
11:00
s.p.Maria, Franciszek i Stanislaw Kurpiel
-int. Anna i Edward Kudron
1-25 Club Winner for the 13th Week - #121 Dorothy Wawrzyniak
Message from Most Reverend Robert J. McManus
I would like to share with you the following message in part which
I received from the Bishop: “....I wish to thank you for the spirit in
which you entered into this unique program (Sharing Our
Blessings). I am very pleased with the overall results of the
campaign as well as the laudable generosity of your parishioners.
Please be assured of my appreciation for your efforts in this
endeavor. I know that you will put these additional revenues to
good use and I am confident that your parishioners are grateful for
all that you did to make the initiative a great success.”
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
They opened their treasures and
offered Him gifts of gold,
frankincense, and myrrh.
– Matthew 2:11b
Treasures from our Tradition. This Sunday we celebrate the
Epiphany of the Lord, traditionally known as the solemnity of the
Three Kings. The first reading today is charged with the glory of
the Lord. Everyone who can come to the holy city does
come–whole caravans of people of all ages on foot and on
dromedaries and camels.
This description of an irresistible light-filled city prepares us for
the story of the magi. They are guided by their own lights–their
study of astronomy and astrology–and by the light of a peculiar
star. Their study tells them that an unusual event in the heavens is
a sign of an extraordinary birth on earth. They mean to find out
about this, and they set out with gifts worthy of a king. They are
welcomed into an insignificant house in Bethlehem, offer gifts
befitting a king, and receive the gift of faith.
Paul reinforces the great gift of faith available to the Gentiles,
whom the magi represent. What they have seen has changed them,
just as it changed Paul and all who heeded his proclamation. Like
the magi and like Paul, we are invited to receive this life that is
filled with the light of faith.
The blessed chalk will be available at the manger for inscribing
on the doors of your homes the names of the three Wise Men and
the numerals of the new year (K+M+ B+2011) as protection
against adversities through the official prayers of the Church. Your
offerings will be given to the Felician Sisters Infirmary in Enfield.
The second collection this weekend is taken for the
Diocesan Obligations
Next week end the second collection will be taken for
Utility and Energy Costs
FIRST FRIDAY
The First Friday adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament will take place after the 7 a.m. Mass on
January 7, 2011 and continue throughout the day
concluding at 3 p.m. with the Chaplet to the Divine
Mercy and benediction. Adorers are asked to
attend at their scheduled time. A Mass will also be
celebrated at 7 p.m. in the Polish language.
The very meaning of the word “Eucharist” means thanksgiving.
In the Christmas season, it is a great opportunity to come and
express our gratitude to God for the revelation of his love to the
world in the person of Jesus Christ. In the mystery of the
Incarnation, God bestows on each person many gifts of joy, peace,
and happiness. Please come and spend some time before the
Blessed Sacrament in thanksgiving for his blessings, and as
reparation for neglect, carelessness and insults which our Savior
must endure in many parts of our country and in the world. The
contemplation before Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist is an
opportunity to strengthen our faith, and obtain needed graces,
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especially when we experience personal difficulties, sickness,
family problems or other trials of life.
Please Note: All members and parishioners are cordially invited to
join us at the 7 a.m. Mass which is designated for either the living
or deceased members of the Sacred Heart Society.
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
The annual collection for the Catholic University of America will
be taken in all parishes in the United States. The collection in our
Basilica will take place on the weekend of January 16, 2010. Our
Bishop, Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, encourages us to be
generous in this special collection.
VISION FOR THE NEW YEAR
We welcome the Year 2011 with anticipation and certain
urgency. It is the year of immediate preparation for the 125th
anniversary celebration of our St. Joseph Basilica parish in 2012.
There are several pastoral issues and property challenges which
must be addressed. We need to re-evaluate our pastoral
effectiveness, involvement of people in various ministries, and
reach out to those lacking participation in divine worship. Also our
attention will focus on the grounds including the front stairs to the
church and surrounding landscaping. The most important project is
our gym and parish center. We hope that sufficient donations will
be received to continue so that we may begin construction as soon
as possible.
SCHOOL GYM AND PARISH CENTER CAMPAIGN
We are in the second phase of the financial campaign which
involves soliciting alumni and businesses. A professionally
developed brochure depicting several important educational
sections of the school was mailed out around Thanksgiving to
many alumni of St. Joseph School. We received several donations
from the alumni living in different states. It appears that most
popular for the alumni are the classrooms for a donation of
$25,000. If any member of your family who graduated from St.
Joseph School did not receive a brochure please contact the rectory
immediately.
For over 100 years St. Joseph School prepared generations of
individuals who guided by their faith, Catholic values, the spirit of
sharing and giving were successful in their careers and live happy
and fulfilling lives. It is my belief that the majority of the alumni
live by the ethos of St. Joseph School and will be willing to help
their Alma Mater.
PARISH STATISTICS
The parish chronicles reflect the following interesting data for
2010: New families registered to the parish - 21; Baptisms 17;
Deaths 41; First Holy Communion recipients - 20 ; Confirmations
- 12; Marriages 3. In addition there were many sick calls made by
the clergy to parishioners as well as to non-parishioners who were
in need of the sacraments.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM
The museum in New Haven CT is featuring a new creche exhibit
Christmas in Asia which will run until February 13, 2011. The
director, Lawrence Sowinski, invites parishioners to make this
short journey to view an extra-ordinary display of honoring the
Infant Jesus in various countries.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
RCIA - Our parishioners are always welcome to attend our
sessions on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. to show their support and
share their faith. We will be meeting January 4, 11, 18, and 25.
Come and join us in the school in the Religious Education Office.
Confirmation Candidate/Parent/Sponsor Session is on January
5th at 7 p.m. in the school. If sponsors are available, they are most
welcome to attend.
Religious Ed - Classes resume January 3rd at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
First Penance - Third session with Students/Parents will be on
January 9, 2011 after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Make-up session on
Wednesday, January 12th at 6:30 p.m.
First Penance Celebration will be on January 19th at 6:30 p.m. in
the Church. We ask all parishioners to pray for our young people.
AN AFTERNOON OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS
On Sunday, January 16, 2011, at 2 p.m. the traditional Christmas
Carols Concert will be held at Saint Joseph Basilica with several
visiting choirs from surrounding towns. It is a unique opportunity
to relax and enjoy the most beautiful melodies and sentimental
lyrics which we probably know from our childhood. Christmas
cvarols reflect the ingenuity of numerous artists who were able to
create inspiring melodies and deep messages in simple
compositions. The artistry of our Basilica complemented by the
Christmas flowers, and the Fontanini nativity scenery create a
natural background for this concert. I encourage every parishioner
to invite friends and come together for this memorable afternoon.
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
The month of January, cold and snowy, is upon us, but it also
brings tidings of joy to the following who are enjoying their 90's
birthdays: Charles J. Baron, Wanda Baron, Stella Bishop, Joan
Gilley, Stasia Gontowski, Joseph Knych, Cecelia Tabor, Adela
Truedson, Rose Walkowiak, and Stanley Zackiewicz. May you be
surrounded by the love of family and friends on your special day.
Did you know that the garnet is the birthstone for January and
that the snowdrop is the flower of the month, which often blooms
in the snow? And lest we forget, here is the famous Robert Burns’
memorable poem/song Auld Lang Syne:
"Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne."
INTERESTING FACT FROM THE PAST
Swaddling clothes. The method of covering infants in “swaddling
clothes” is typical of society in the Orient. Basically, to swaddle a
child is to wrap the baby in a square of cloth and strips of cloth
similar to bandages - almost like a mummy. The infant is laid
diagonally on the cloth, the corners of which are then folded over
the feet and the body, but leaving the head free. The cloth strips
(bandages) secure the cloth. An infant would be in swaddling
clothes until about age one. In the bible, the prophet Ezekliel notes
that a child not in swaddling clothes would be considered
“abandoned.”
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KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
Wiadomoу od ks. Biskupa Roberta J. McManus
".... pragn“ podzi“kowaƒ za ducha, w którym przy»czyliÑcie si“ do
wyjtkowego programu (Podzielmy si“ B»ogos»awienstwem). Jestem
bardzo zadowolony z ogólnych wyników kampanii, jak równieó
chwalebne hojnoÑci parafian. Prosz“ przyjƒ wyrazy mojego uznania
dla waszych wysi»ków w tym zakresie. Dodatkowe przychody pos»uó
na zaspokojenie naglcych potrzeb i jestem przekonany, óe parafianie
s wdzi“czni za wszystko, co uczyniliÑcie, aby inicjatywa okaza»a si“
wielkim sukcesem. "
Uroczystoу Objawienia Panskiego
I otworzywszy swe skarby, ofiarowali Mu dary: z»oto, kadzid»o i mirr“.
Skarby w naszej tradycji. W niedziel“ obchodzimy Uroczystoу
Objawienia Panskiego, tradycyjnie zwan Ðwi“tem Trzech Króli.
Dzisiejsze Pierwsze czytanie jest przepe»nione chwa» Pana. Kaódy,
kto moóe, spieszy do Ñwi“tego miasta.Ten opis miasta wype»nionego
Ñwiat»em nieodparcie przypomina nam histori“ Trzech Króli. Ich
badania astronomiczne prowadza ich do wniosku, óe niecodzienne
wydarzenie w niebie jest oznak nadzwyczajnego wydarzenia na ziemi.
Wyruszaj wiec w drog“ aby osobiÑcie przekonaƒ si“, cóó tez wielkiego
si“ wydarzy»o.
Ðw. Pawe» wzmacnia wielki dar wiary dost“pny do pogan, których
Trzej
Królowie reprezentuj. To co zobaczyli odmieni»o ich tak, jak to
zmieni» si“ sam Pawe» i wszyscy, którzy pos»uchali jego
przepowiadania. Podobnie jak M“drcy i jak Pawe», jesteÑmy zaproszeni
do otrzymania tego óycia, które wype»nia si“ w Ñwietle wiary.
PoÑwiecona kreda b“dzie dost“pna w ó»obie. Weïmy ja i napiszmy nie
na drzwiach naszych domów nazwiska trzech M“drców i cyfry nowego
roku (K + M + B +2011) jako znak naszej wiary i ufnoÑci w Boó
opatrznoу. Z»oóone ofiary zostan przekazane do Szpitala Sióstr
Felicjanek w Enfield.
Druga kolekta w tym tygodniu b“dzie przeznaczona na zobowizania
wzgl“dem Diecezji.
Druga kolekta w nast“pnym tygodniu b“dzie przeznaczona na
pokrycie
kosztów energii.
Pierwszy pitek
Pierwszy pitek adoracja NajÑwi“tszego Sakramentu b“dzie mia»a
miejsce po Mszy Ñw. o godz. 7 rano w dniu 7 stycznia 2011 r. i b“dzie
trwa»a do godz. 15:00 i zostanie zakonczona Koronk do Boóego
Mi»osierdzia i b»ogos»awienstwem NajÑwi“tszym Sakramentem.
Zostanie równieó odprawiona Msza Ñw. w j“zyku polskim o godz.
19:00.
S»owo "Eucharystia" oznacza dzi“kczynienie. W okresie Boóego
Narodzenia, jest to Ñwietna okazja, aby przyjу i wyraziƒ nasz
wdzi“cznoу Bogu za objawieniem Jego mi»oÑci do Ñwiata w osobie
Jezusa Chrystusa. Wtajemnicy Wcielenia, Bóg obdarza kaódego
cz»owieka darami radoÑci, spokoju i szcz“Ñcia. Zapraszamy wszystkich
aby sp“dziƒ troch“ czasu przed NajÑwi“tszym Sakramentem w
podzi“kowaniu za Boóe b»ogos»awie(½stwa, które na nas sp»ywaj, a
jako zadoуuczynienie za zaniedbania, nieostroónoу i zniewagi, które
nasz Zbawiciel musi znosiƒ w wielu cz“Ñciach naszego kraju i na
Ñwiecie. Kontemplacji w obecnoÑci Jezusa w Eucharystii jest okazj do
wzmocnienia naszej wiary, i uzyskania wielu »ask, zw»aszcza, gdy
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doÑwiadczamy trudnoÑci osobistych, problemów rodzinnych lub innych
óyciowych doÑwiadczen.
Uwaga: Wszystkich serdecznie zapraszamy na Msze Ñw. o godz. 7:00,
która ofiarowana jest zarówno za óywych, jak i zmar»ych cz»onków
Towarzystwa NajÑwi“tszego Serca Pana Jezusa.
Catholic University of America
W dniu 16 stycznia 2011 roku we wszystkich parafiach Stanach
Zjednoczonych odb“dzie si“ coroczna zbiórka na Catholic University
of America. Nasz ksidz biskup Robert J. McManus, zach“ca nas do
wielkodusznoÑci.
Wizja na nowy rok
Nowy 2011 rok jest rokiem bezpoÑrednich przygotowan do 125
rocznicy ustanowienia naszej parafii Bazyliki Ðwi“tego Józefa, która
b“dziemy obchodziƒ w 2012 roku. Istnieje kilka problemów i wyzwan
duszpasterskich. Musimy ponownie oceniƒ skutecznoу dzia»an
duszpasterskich, zaangaóowanie ludzi w róónych pos»ugach, i dotrzeƒ
do tych, którzy s oboj“tni i przejawiaj brak entuzjazmu i gorliwoÑci
w s»uóbie Bogu i sobie nawzajem. Nasza uwaga w tym roku skupi si“
równieó na pracach przy koÑciele: schodach przed koÑcio»em i otoczenia
wokó» koÑcio»a. Najwaóniejszym projektem jest nowa sala
gimnastyczna i oÑrodek parafialny. Mamy nadziej“, óe datki, które
p»yn do naszej parafii b“d wystarczajce do kontynuowania projektu.
Sala gimnastyczna i Centrum Parafialne
JesteÑmy w drugiej fazie kampanii w dziedzinie finansów, która
obejmuje kontakt z absolwentami i przedsi“biorstwami. Profesjonalnie
opracowana broszura przedstawiajca kilka waónych cz“Ñci szko»y
zosta»a wys»ana do wielu absolwentów Szko»y Ðw. Józefa.
OtrzymaliÑmy kilka niewielkich darowizn od absolwentów
mieszkajcych w róónych stanach. Wydaje si“, óe najbardziej popularne
s darowizny klasami w wysokoÑci 25.000. Jeóeli cz»onek waszej
rodziny, który ukonczy» St. Joseph School nie otrzyma» broszury
prosimy o kontakt z biurem parafialnym.
Od ponad 100 lat Szko»a Ðw. Józefa przygotowuje pokolenia ludzi,
którzy kieruj si“ wiar, wartoÑciami katolickimi, duchem dzielenia si“
sukcesem w karierze zawodowej i óyciu prywatnym. Sdz“, óe te osoby
b“d otwarte i ch“tne do pomocy swojej Alma Mater.
Statystyka Parafialna na rok 2010:
Nowych rodzin zarejestrowanych w parafii - 21; Chrztów 17; Zgonów
41; Do Pierwszej Komunii Ðwi“tej - 20; Bierzmowanych - 12;
Ma»óenstw 3.
Muzeum Rycerzy Kolumba
Muzeum w New Haven CT prezentuje w now wystaw“ Boóe
Narodzenie w Azji, która potrwa do 13 lutego 2011. Dyrektor,
Lawrence Sowinski, zaprasza nas, aby zobaczyƒ jak oddaje si“ czeу
Dziecitku Jezus w róónych krajach.
Popo»udnie kol“dowe
W niedziel“, 16 stycznia 2011 r., o godz. 14:00 zapraszamy na koncert
tradycyjnych kol“d , który odb“dzie si“ w Bazylice Ðwi“tego Józefa z
udzia»em kilku chórów, które przybd z okolicznych miejscowoÑci.
Jest to niepowtarzalna okazja do relaksu i pos»uchania najpi“kniejszych
melodii i sentymentalnych tekstów, które zapewne znamy od
dziecinstwa. Kolendy odzwierciedlaj pomys»owoу wielu artystów,
którzy byli w potrafili ubraƒ inspirujce melodie i g»“bokie treÑci w
proste kompozycje. Zach“cam parafian, aby zaprosili równieó swoich
znajomych na to koncertowe popo»udnie.