Saint Joseph cTBasi(ica - St. Joseph Basilica, Webster

Saint Joseph cTBasi(ica
Parish of the 'Tfiircf!Mi((ennium
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
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.
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
RCLA (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.
SAKRAMENT CffRZTU: W vyznaczone medziele. Proszq
zadzwonid na plebaniç, aby ustalid date. Rodzice zobowirgain sa
do krótkiej katechezy.
SAKRAMENT MAIiENSTWA: Narzeczeni powmni
zawiadomiá kancelariç paraflaIna rok przed datq glubu.
SAKRAMENT CHORYCH: Po sakramenta1n, poslugç
ksiçdza proszç dzwoniá na plebaniç.
ZAPISY DO PARAFH: Parafla 9w. Józefa serdecznie zaprasza
nowych czlonków. Zapisy przyjmujemy w kancelarii paraflalnej.
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......................Miss Heather Duclos
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Masses for the week
Msze Sw, Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-August 8
r.s. Margaret McGuire - mt. Virginia Woznicki & fam.
4:00
Sunday-August 9
s.p. Wojciech Piwowarczyk -mt. syn Franciszek
7:00
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
r.s. Stanley Kaliszewski
9:30
-mt. Charles, Norma & Martha Sroczenski
11:00
s.p. Rozalia i Jan Parzych -mt. Zofia i Jan Nagiel
Monday-August 10
6:30
r.s. Jay Zmetra -mt. parents
2 pm Oakwood Nursing Home
r.s. Donald Krystyniak -i. MIM Joseph Borowski
Tuesday-August 11
r.s. Leon and Helen Klejna-int. Dorothy Sabaj & family
6:30
Wednesday-August 12
r.s. Olga Pendrak -mt. Edward D. Sitkowski, Roland P.
6:30
Malboeuf and John P. Hickey
r.s. Albert, Florence, Francis, William and Michael
7:00
Chlapowski -mt. family
Thursday-August 13
6:30
r.s. Mary and Leo Milas -mt. family
Friday-August 14
r.s. Helen Mrzyglod -mt. family
6:30
r.s. John Markiewicz (month's mind)
7:00
-mt. Walter and Gladys Markiewicz
Vigil Mass - Assumption of Mary
r.s. Zigmont and Frances Zdrok
5 pm
-mt. the Miller and Gardner families
Saturday-August 15 t Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
r.s. Felix Miller -mt. Al Richard
7:00
For the intention of Renat Fatkulin for God's blessing
8:15
and safety -mt. Monika Ellis
r.s. Bernard Bastek, Jr. -mt. godmother Stephanie Kos
9:30
Sunday Vigil
r.s. Norman and Stella Jolicour -i. Ingrid and Edward
4:00
Kosakoski
Sunday-August 16
Za wypominki
7:00
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Marlene L. Harris ($th anniv.) -mt. husband & fam.
s.p. Stefan Homme (15-ta rocnica)
11:00
-mt. Jan i Danuta Kolodziej
1-25 Club Winners
18th Week - #205 Keith Parslow
19" Week - #110 Dorothy Szymczak
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - August 2, 2009
Weekly $4325.25 (incl. $561.25 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $1064.66 (incl. $129.66 in loose money).
Stewardship Note. Get up and eat, else the journey will he too long
Jbr you!' (1 Kings 19:7). Jesus knew that the stewardship journey
would be difficult, so He gave us the nourishment of the Eucharist.
When we take time to join our sacrifices with the sacrifice of the
Mass, we find the strength to give and bring joy in our giving.
NINETEENTH SUNDA YIN ORDINARY TIME
August 9, 2009
I am the living bread that came down from heaven.
-.John 6:51
Strengthened by the Bread of Life. Today we resume the
"Bread of Life" discourse from John's Gospel that began
two weeks ago. He makes reference to the Jews' ancestors
who ate manna in the desert. These days we would think
primarily of Israel wandering in the desert, but faithful Jews
would also have known the story of Elijah that we hear
today. Strengthened by food and drink in the desert, the
angel of the Lord sends him on his forty-day and forty-night
journey (the biblical number for a preparation time). Like
the food given to Elijah in the desert, Jesus tells his listeners
that he is bread for the life of the world. It is very important
that we not stop listening to Jesus after his promise of
eternal life—a marvelous promise, but this "reward" is not
the only reason we feast on the Bread of Life. We also
come to the table to be made strong for the journey of
mission, that the whole world might have life in the fullness
of Christ. We are compelled, if we have eaten of the bread
of life, to go forth in service to all.
The second collection this weekend will be taken
for Phase III. To date, we have realized a total of $26,179 of
which $17,379 is cash and $8800 in pledges.
Correction. Please note that the second collection on the
weekend ofAugust 15116 is designated for Aid to the Church in
Central and Eastern Europe.
CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION
On Thursday, August 13 ', the outdoor candlelight procession in
honor of our Lady of Fatima will take place. Please join us as we
pray the rosary for the special intentions of the participants. The
special service will conclude with benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament.
The flowers in front of the Blessed Mother's altar for Our Lady of
Fatima were given in memory of Henry Sabaj by his daughter
Betty.
SAINT MAXIMILIAN MARY KOLBE
PRIEST, MARTYR
On Friday, August 14', the Universal Church commemorates the
feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe who made the ultimate sacrifice
offering his life for another prisoner in Auschwitz. He was
beatified by Pope Paul VI on October 17, 1971, and on October 10,
1982 Pope John Paul II canonized Father Kolbe as a martyr.
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ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN
MARY
August 15 is the day that Catholics have long
• celebrated what is called the Dormition (falling
asleep) or Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Having
completed her earthly pilgrimage, she was
assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. It was
the final and crowning grace of Mary's friendship
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with God. She left for us the most beautiful hymn of the praise of
God Magnificat saying that God raises the lowly, casts down the
mighty, fills the hungry, and sends the rich away empty. Along
with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception the Assumption is a
principal feast of the Blessed Virgin and a Holy Day of Obligation
- one of the most important feasts of the Church year. You may
find the schedule of Masses printed elsewhere in the bulletin.
The solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother is
connected with the blessing of herbs, flowers, and the harvest
wreath. Faithful to the old tradition, we encourage people to bring
a bouquet of their bountiful flowers and herbs for blessing during
all Masses.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN'S CLUB
The next Fashion Show Committee meeting will be held on
Monday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. All
interested members are welcome to attend.
- Judi Dery, Publicity Chairperson
DONATIONS
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of Walter Majkut
by Josephine Trojanowski.
MESSAGE FROM THE FELICIAN SISTERS
The Felician Sisters will sell raffle tickets for their Lawn Festival
after the Masses next weekend, August 15-16. The Lawn Festival
will take place at Our Lady of the Angels in Enfield CT on
Saturday, September 12, 2009, from 10 am to 6:30 pm. Raffle
tickets are $ 1/each or $10 for a book. Proceeds will support the
elderly and infirm Sisters in Enfield.
WORD OF LIFE
At every Mass, we should offer special prayers for our
nation and her leaders, in order that the culture of death may
be overcome and a civilization of love may be steadfastly
advanced. All Catholics throughout the nation should take
part in Eucharistic adoration and in the praying of the
Rosary for the restoration of the respect for human life and
for the safeguarding of the integrity of the family. In our
prayers, we should seek, above all, the intercession of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, under her title of the Immaculate
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AUSTRIAN DELIGHT
As you plan your vacation for 2010, consider the Austrian Delight
trip with Oberammergau's Passion Play under the spiritual
leadership of Rev. Thomas Tokarz of St. Joseph Parish in Gardner.
The 9-day pilgrimage includes 12 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and
4 dinners. Enjoy a visit to the Bavarian Alps; the picturesque city
of Salzburg— home of Mozart; tour Innsbruck and Munich and
much more. For additional information please contact Father Tom
at 978-632-0375. An informational meeting will be held on
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at St. Joseph Church hail in
Gardner.
Helper Needed. God is a good worker; but loves to he helped.
Anon.
SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH
Each year Most Rev. George Rueger, Auxiliary Bishop of
Worcester, designates a Missionary who will visit our church to
present the sacrificial works of the order and the need for financial
assistance. This year we will welcome Father Michael Shanahan of
the Sacred Hearts Missions to speak at all Masses on the weekend
of August 22/23, 2009. One of the great missionaries of this
Congregation is Blessed Damien, the "leper priest of Molokai",
who was beatified in 1995 by Pope John Paul II. Fr. Damien's
heroic devotion to the victims of Hansen's Disease has inspired
many men and women to dedicate themselves to the cause of the
outcast and marginalized. In July 2008 the Congregation for the
Causes of Saints approved the authenticity of the final miracle
attributed to Blessed Damien, which fulfilled the requirements for
his canonization. Pope Benedict XVI will canonize Fr. Damien to
sainthood on October 11, 2009.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH SCHOOL
Doors Open at4p. m. * * Games Begin 5:45p.m.
Progressive Jackpot
Two Winner Take All's
Special Door Prizes
Free Coffee - Variety of Home Made Food
Members of the Holy Rosary Sodality are asked to
assist from 4 to 6p.m.
ATTENTION GOLFERS AND FRIENDS
It's not too early to sign up for the 10th annual St. Joseph School
Golf Tournament. The date is Saturday, September 26 ' with a 1 pm
shotgun start. Please call Craig Holmberg at 508-331-6915 to get
a sign up sheet or if you have any questions. The tournament
committee would also like you to know that many sponsorship
opportunities are available and raffle items including bottles of
cheer, golf items, gift certificates, etc. are always accepted and
appreciated. All are welcome and encouraged to come out for a day
of fun. The number of teams is limited so please sign up soon.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes start September 14 " at 5:30 pm. Both parents and students
will meet in the Church for the first session. If you have not
registered your student yet, there are applications in the Church on
the table by the choir loft stairs.
Parishioners - Your help is needed! Handing on our faith is the
work of all baptized Catholics. No experience is necessary. Is God
calling you to help? Perhaps as a catechist, aide in classroom,
hospitality, or office helper. Are you able to give one hour per
month, 4? or only lx or 2x a year? You are invited to "Come and
See" on August 12 1h at 7 pm in the school what is needed and learn
more about our Religious Ed program for grades 1-10,
Confirmation, and RCIA Program. All catechists presently in our
program are to attend too. Come, See and Learn More on August
12" at 7 pm.
RCIA classes for persons in need of Baptism, First Communion
and/or Confirmation will be starting September 8th at 7 pm in the
school. Call Mary Jolda for more information and to register if you
have not done so. - itiaiy Jolda. DRE
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MINISTRY TO THE SICK
To attend to the needs of others is one of the prerequisites of the
Gospel. To share time and talent with others without thought of
personal gain or remuneration is a great challenge that Christians face
today. Christ spent his entire public life healing and tending to others,
especially those in need, with great compassion and love. Many times
persons who at one time were visibly active and productive in society
and the Church community have become isolated, neglected and
forgotten because of sickness or old age. One of the goals of the
ministry is to make these people aware of their great contribution to our
Church, especially when they carry the cross of suffering and
disabilities. During vacation time, when life seems to be at a slower
pace, we ask you to consider seriously and prayerfully how you might
share some of your time and talent with the sick and elderly
parishioners. For those who are interested in participating in the active
ministry please call John Gogolinski 508-943-5963 or the rectory.
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DRUGA KOLEKTA w ten weekend bçdzie na pomoc Kosciolowi w
Europie Srodkowej i Wschodniej. Prosimy o ofiarnosc.
PROCESJA KU CZCI M.B. FATIMSKIEJ bçdzie 1IV1II.
Zapraszamy wszystkich parafian i organizacje parafialne do wspólnej
modlitwy o laski za przyczyna Matki Boej. Po naboenstwie bçdzie
wystawienie Najswiçtszego Sakramentu i krótka adoracja.
SW. MAKSYMILIAN MARIA KOLBE - Ksiadz i Mçczennik. W
piatek, 14.VIII. Kosciól Powszechny wspomina mçczenska smierc sw.
Maksymiliana, ktory oddal swoje iyeie za wspólwiçnia w obozie
koncentracyjnym w Auschwitz. Papiei Pawel VI oglosil go
blogoslawionym 1 7.X. 1971, a 1 0.X. 1982 papiei Jan Pawel II oglosil go
switym mçczennikiem.
WNIEBOWZI1CIE NMP. W sobotç 15.VI11. obchodzimy swiçto
Wniebowziçcia Najswiçtszej Maryi Panny. Kosciól Powszechny
wierzy, ie p0 ziemskiej wçdrówce Maryja zostala przyjçta do
niebieskiej chwaly z duszã i cialem. Bylo to przypieczçtowaniem
szczególnej przyjani Maryi z Bogiem. Swieto to jest tradycyjnie
zwiazane ze swiçceniem ziól, kwiatów i wienców zboowych.
Zachçcamy wiçc wiernych do przyniesienia bukietów, które bçdziemy
swiecicnawszystkich Mszach sw. Jest toSWLTOOBOWIAZKOWE
- jedno z najwaniejszych swiat koscielnych. Msze sw. sa wypisane w
rozkladzie na poczatku biuletynu.
ZEBRANIE KOMITETU POKAZU MODY sponsorowanego przez
St. Joseph Polish Women's Club (Kolo Poiskich Kobiet) bçdzie w
poniedzialek, l0.VIII. o 6:30 p.m. w sali konferencyjnej. Serdecznie
zapraszamy wszystkich zainteresowanych.
SIOSTRY FELICJANKI bda sprzedawac losy na loteriç, z której
dochód przeznaczony jest na opiekq nad siostrami choryrni i starszymi.
Prosimy o szczegOlna ofiarnosc. Losy bçda sprzedawane w przyszly
weekend, a losowanie odbdzie si na Festiwalu Sióstr w Enfield, CT
12.TX. od 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Losy saw cenie S1 zajeden lub $lO za
ksiaeczkç z losami.
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SLOWO 2YCIA. Arcybiskup Raymond Burke zachçca wiernych, aby
na ka±dej Mszy sw. modlili sic za przywódcOW panstw, aby obecna
kultura smierci zostala przezwyciç±ona cywilizacja nieustannie
wzrastajacej milosci Wszyscy katolicy powinni zjednoczyc sic w
adoracji Najswietszego Sakramentu i odmawianiu Ró±anca w intecji
przywrócenia godnosci i szacunku dia ludzkiego ±ycia oraz ochrony
jednosci rodzin. Arcybiskup zachçca o ofiaroWanie tych modlitw za
przyczyna Niepokalanego Poczccia Maryi.
PIELGRZYMKA DO EUROPY -Austrian Delight - z ks. Tomaszem
Tokarzem z Gardner bçdzie W wakacje 2010 r. Jej giOwnym punktem
bcdzie uczstnictwo w slynnej Mçce Panskiej W Oberammergau.
Pielgrzymi, podczas 9-dniowego wyjazdu zwiedza te± baWarskie Alpy,
miasto Mozarta - Salzbur, Innsbruck i Monachium. W koszt pielgrzymi
wliczone bedzie 12 posilków: 7 sniadan, 1 lunch i 4 obiady. Po wiccej
informacji proszç dzwonic do ks. Tomasza 978-632-0375. Zebranie
informacyjne bçdzie 1 0.IX. w kosciele sw. JOzefa W Gardner.
PROPAGOWANIE WIARY. Druga kolekta
W Weekend 22/23
sierpnia bçdzie na cel szerzenia Wiary przez misjonarzy. W tym roku
prezentacjç zrobi ks. Michael Shannahan z Misji Naswietszego Serca
Jezusa. W imieniu biskupOw naszej diecezji prosimy o ofiamosc.
TURNIEJ GOLFOWY. Moznajui sic zapisywac na coroczny turniej
golfowy sponsorowany przez wydzial Sportowy Szkoly sw. JOzefa.
Turniej rozpocznie sic 26.IX. o 1 p.m. Po wlçcej informacji proszç
dzwonic do Craig Holmberg 508-331-6915. Serdecznie wszystkich
zachçcamy do wspólnej zabawy.
RELIGIA dia dzieci ze szkól publicznych rozpocznie sic 14 wrzesnia
o 5:30 p.m. Rodzice i uczniowie proszeni sa o spotkanie sie w kosciele.
Prosimy, aby Ci, którzy nie zapisali jeszcze swoich dzieci zrobili tojak
najszybciej. Formy rejestracyjne moina znale±c w kruchcie koscielnej
pod chOrem.
Jednoczesnie prosimy parafian o pomoc w prowadzeniu
programu nauki religii. Dzielenie sic wiara jest odpowiedzialnoscia
kadego katolika - moe wiasnie Ciebie Bog wzywa do pomocy?
Doswiadczenie nie jest konieczne. Mote mOglbys zostac katecheta? A
mote od czasu do czasu pomagac W kiasach lub W biurze? Mo±e
moesz poswiecic 1 godzinc miesiccznie, a mote 4? Ka±da pomoc jest
doceniana i potrzebna. Spotkanie informacyjne bçdzie 12.VIll. o7 p.m.
W sz.kole Serdecznie wszystkich zapraszamy.
APOSTOLAT POSLUGI CHORYM. Wspomaganie i nawiedzanie
chorych jest jednym z wymogów stawianych wiemym w Ewangelii.
Dzielenie sic z innymi czasem i talentem bez wzglçdu na osobiste
korzysci jest wielkim wyzwaniem dia wspOlczesnego chrzescijanina.
Chrystus spçdzil cale swoje dorosle ±ycie na uzdrawianiu i s1ueniu
innym z wielkim wspOlczuciem i miloscia. Zdaa sic czasami, ±e ludzie
kiedys bardzo aktywni w zyciu spolecznym i parafialnym zostaja
zapomnieni ze wzglçdu na chorobe i starczy wick. Jednym z zadan i
celów Apostolatu Poslugi Choiym jest zapewnienie, aby Ci ludzie
wiedzieli o naszej wdziecznosci za ich wklad w rozwój Kosciola,
szczegolnie, gdy d±wigaja krzyi kalectwa i cierpienia. W czasie
wakacji, kiedy tempo iycia jest trochc wolniejsze, prosimy o
zastanowienie sic jak moglibysmy podzielic sic naszym czasem i
talentami z chorymi, starszymi parafianami. Po wiçcej informacji proszç
dzownic do John Gogolinski 508-943-5963 lub na plebaniç.