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-May 8
4:00
r.s. Lipski and Pasay families -int. children
Sunday-May 9 - _Mother’s Day _
7:00
Za dusze zmarlych matek z parafii Sw. Jozefa
For all the deceased mothers of St. Joseph Basilica
8:15
For all the mothers who experience loneliness, personal
difficulties, or suffer from illness
9:30
For all the mothers of Saint Joseph School children
11:00
Za wszystkie zyjace matki w parafii Sw. Jozefa
For all the living mothers of St. Joseph Basilica
Monday-May 10
6:30
r.s. Martha Sabacinski (15th anniv.) -int. nieces Theresa
M. Rohr and Charlotte J. Strzelewicz
2 pm
Oakwood Nursing Home
r.s. Gladys Borowski -int. M/M Robert Clark and
Frances Krystyniak
Tuesday-May 11
6:30
r.s. Frank and Agnes Biernat and granddaughter Agnes
Walkowiak -int. Robert Walkowiak
Wednesday-May 12
6:30
r.s. Warren A. Rekowski -int. Rose Rekowski & family
7:00
s.p. Ks. Eugeniusza Rosielskiego -int. siostry z rodzina
Ascension Vigil:
5 pm
r.s. Joseph Kwasniewski -int. Hedwig Szczepaniak
Thursday-May 13 _ Soleminty of the Ascension _
7 a.m.
r.s. Leon Klejna (anniv.) and Helen Klejna
-int. Dorothy Sabaj and family
8:15
r.s. Denis K. Sheehan (39th anniv.) -int. wife Irene,
family & Alexandra Brzostek
9:30
r.s. Victoria Ceppetelli -int. Magdalen Gromelski
7 p.m.
r.s. Gloria Card -int. Sue & Joe Werbecki and children
Friday-May 14
6:30
r.s. Agnes Walkowiak -int. husband Robert
7:00
Za trzeswosc meza,za dzieci zyjace i za zmarlego
Kamila
Saturday-May 15
7:00
r.s. Edward Forand -int. Virginia Woznicki and family
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. Mary Bartkiewicz (5th anniv.) -int. family
Sunday-May 16
7:00
Za parafian Bazyliki Sw. Jozefa
8:15
Holy Rosary Annual Mass
9:30
r.s. Christopher Gorka (3rd anniv.) -int. wife Margaret
11:00
s.p. Zygmunt Kokosinski -int. Danuta i Jan Kolodziej
1 p.m.
Baptism - Easton D. Moberg
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - May 2, 2010
Weekly $5343.88 (incl. $220.88 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $1280.63 (incl. $100.63 in loose money); Fuel $128.
Stewardship Note. Today’s reading from Revelation offers a
vision of the City of God, the new Jerusalem. “But,” the bishops’
pastoral on Stewardship reminds us, “that ‘life to come’ is in
continuity with this present life through the human goods, the
worthy human purposes, which people foster now.”
SANCTUARY VOTIVE CANDLES
For the Week of May 9 through May 15, 2010
Blessed Mother Altar
Candle I - In memory of Bronislaus Milas
Given by wife, daughter and family
Candle II - In loving memory of Frances Zdrok on Mother’s
Day – Offered by daughters and sons
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 9, 2010
May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you!
– Psalm 67:6
The Workings of the Spirit. There’s
a good chance that you’re reading this bulletin article because you
went to church for Sunday Mass. With any luck (even if it’s the
Saturday Mass of anticipation), the sun is shining outside. If it’s
early Sunday morning, perhaps you still saw the moon in the sky
as you were on your way to celebrate the Eucharist. Church, sun,
moon. Stable and staple parts of our lives. But today we hear of a
place, the place of our Christian destiny–the new and heavenly
Jerusalem–where there is no temple, no sun, no moon. All of these
will be replaced by the Lamb of God: Jesus Christ crucified, dead,
buried, and risen from the dead!
Day by day, week by week, we will still have, and we need, the
sun and moon, and the Lord’s house on earth to offer our worship.
But even while we enjoy the celestial luminaries and offer our
praise to the Lamb, we keep our gaze focused on that time and
place when all light will be eclipsed by the light of Christ’s eternal
glory, and we will join the angels and saints in the temple that is
God, as we continue to sing our ceaseless praise in the power of
the spirit.
The second collection this weekend is for
Utility and Energy Costs
MOTHER’S DAY
Today our country pays special tribute to all mothers. In 1914
President Woodrow Wilson made an official
announcement proclaiming Mother’s Day as a
national holiday to be observed each year on
the second Sunday of May. The carnation was
selected as the Mother’s Day flower because it
represents sweetness, purity, and enduring
quality of a Mother’s love.
Motherhood is the most cherished and
valued vocation in our society. Their love and values and the ability
to make a sacrifice shape the personality of the children and
influence the world. All the Masses today are offered for mothers,
living and deceased, and for the intentions you submitted on your
remembrance envelopes. Let us pay special tribute to our mothers
with a visit, a gift, a prayer, or a visit to the cemetery.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY
It is with great accomplishment and gratitude that I am
pleased to report that we have collected $21,068 – which means
that we have exceeded our goal by $818! The last minute efforts
by the co-chairmen Betty Sabaj and Carolyn Swierzbin and the
great generosity of several individuals and organizations has
put us over the top!
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May I express my humble thanks to all the contributors for
once again placing St. Joseph Basilica among the list of parishes
who have met or exceeded their goal! I especially am grateful
to Betty and Carolyn for the excellent job done! Thank you and
God bless you! – Msgr. Tony
ASCENSION OF THE LORD
On Thursday, May 13th, we observe the
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, marking
the end of Christ’s mission on earth and
celebrating his glorious return to His father in
heaven. It is a day of obligation and the Mass
schedule is printed in the bulletin. All of us who
look forward for life eternal will joyfully
participate in this solemnity of the Ascension.
CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION
On the 13th of May we begin our traditional candlelight
procession honoring Our Lady of Fatima. This tribute will continue
each 13th of the month through October. Our services will follow
immediately following the 7 p.m. Ascension liturgy. We ask all
the Children of Mary, who have the privilege to carry the statue of
our Lady in the outdoor procession, to participate wearing their
official attire. We also invite parishioners, organizations, school
children and friends to join us as we pray the rosary.
GENERAL FESTIVAL MEETING
Reminder: General Festival Meeting on Wednesday, May 12th at
6:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph School Cafeteria. Your attendance and
participation is very important. Please bring your volunteer sheets
if not already mailed in. Food prep, grounds set-up, booth
volunteers, kitchen help etc. are needed. Festival proceeds are
directed toward St. Joseph School and we encourage parents,
grandparents and friends to help us have a successful festival.
– Eileen Fanning and Jim Davey, Festival Co-chairs
Garage Sale Update: Keep the garage sale in mind when doing
your spring cleaning. The first drop-off date will be Saturday, May
22 from 8 am to noon and our second drop-off date will be
Saturday, June 5 from 8 am to noon. Please note the following
restrictions: No clothing items, no electronics. We kindly request
that all items be clean and suitable for resale. Items will be
accepted at discretion of chairperson. Please note that items will be
accepted only at drop-off times at the garage! The school and
rectory are not drop-off sites! It will not be possible to accept items
during festival hours.
If you have any questions please call co-chairpersons John and
Lynn Marsh 774-314-0121.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Clean Cans to go to Canobie Lake Park. If you would like to go
to Canobie Lake Park on Wednesday, July 21st with the Youth
Group, you need to help clean cans donated from TJX Corp. The
can money covers activities, food and general Youth Center
supplies. This year, the money will also cover the cost of the bus to
Canobie Lake Park and will allow kids who clean cans to attend the
park for only $15 (regularly a $21 group rate.) Can cleaning dates
at Mrs. Valcour’s home (122 Sutton Rd.): May 18th 3:30-5:30 pm,
May 20th 3-5 pm., May 25th 3:30-5:30 pm and May 26th 3-5 pm.
Please let Mary Ellen Valcour know on which date you will attend.
If you cannot attend one of these dates but want to help, you can
take home bags of cans, clean, return for deposit and get the money
back to me on your own.
HOLY ROSARY SODALITY
Annual Mass and Breakfast. The Sodality will hold its annual
Communion Mass on May 16th at the 8:15 a.m. liturgy followed by
a continental breakfast in the school cafeteria. All members are
encouraged to attend wearing their medals. All parishioners
(members and non-members) are invited to the breakfast.
Membership Drive. The Holy Rosary Sodality is holding its
annual membership drive. Membership is open to all parishioners
and friends, both men and women. Installation will take place at the
Annual Communion Mass on May 16th. If you are interested in
becoming a member or have any questions, please call any of the
following of the Executive Board: Betty Sabaj 943-8570, Joe or
Sue Werbecki 943-8940, Gen Lariviere 943-1781, Marlene Proulx
949-6091, Sylvia Kitka 943-0201, Dottie Kasierski 943-1603,
Elaine Falke 943-3298, Arlene Gasparik 943-1820, Betty Meagher
943-4255, Irene Sheehan 943-6146 or Roland Malboeuf 943-5374.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Special Mother’s Day Door Prizes and Many Surprises!
Featuring Progressive Jackpot - Two Winner Take All’s
Variety of Hot-Home-Made-Food
Free Coffee and Free Pastry
Doors Open at 4 p.m. - Games begin 5:45 p.m.
Members of St. Anne Society will assist from 4 to 6 p.m.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
We will be holding Guest Night on Tuesday, May 11th at 7p.m. in
the school cafeteria. The program will be Color and Skin Analysis
with Donna Fortier. Donna has been doing color and wardrobe
coordination since 1992. She will be giving a general background
on colors and talking about different accessories. Members are
reminded to bring a guest to the meeting. Donna Recko is the
hostess for the evening.
The Annual Banquet will be held on Tuesday, June 8th at the
Colonial Club Restaurant in Webster. Dinner will include family
style roast beef and chicken entree’. Cocktails will begin at 5:30
p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and will be
available at the May meeting or by calling Jill Manak, Jane Place
or Patty Williams. – Judi Dery, Publicity Chairperson
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
Registration for Fall Classes. Religious Education Registration is
being held during the month of May. Forms are at the back of the
church. Any questions please call Mary Jolda at 508-943-3752.
Religious Ed – Classes 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on May 10, 17, 24 (last
class with party).
SERRA CLUB INVITATION
The Serra Club of Southern Worcester County invites the young
adults of our church communities to attend its dinner meeting on
Wednesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at the Colonial Restaurant in
Webster. The menu will included salad, beef stroganoff over egg
noodles, corn on the cob and pineapple upside-down cake. The cost
is $10 per young adult and $15 per adult. To make reservations
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contact Connie Favreau 508-943-8293.
The speaker will be Max Ebacher, a recent graduate of
Assumption College in Worcester. He will talk about his recent trip
to Europe to visit 3 Assumptionist communities. This promises to
be an exciting and informative evening, especially for young
people.
FORTY HOURS AT ST. JOSEPH BASILICA
Please mark these dates on your calendar: Sunday, May 16Adoration of the Eucharist begins after the 11 a.m. Mass and
continues until 4 p.m. with Stearns Vespers and homily by Msgr.
Moroney. Monday, May 17-Private prayers all day with services
at 7 p.m. May 18 - Adoration all day concluding at 7 p.m. with
prayers and solemn procession. Make every effort to be present in
church during these days.
SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
1-25 Club Winner for the 7th Week - #93 Connie Favreau
MAY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
May 1-$50 Megan Wajer, Webster; May 2-$100 Joseph Ziak; May
3-$50 Luke & Shyler Bennett, Thompson CT; May 4-$50 JoAnn
& Jim Canty, Webster; May 5-$75 Charlotte Carpick, Dudley; May
6-$50 Mary Wedda, Webster; May 7-$50 Darryl Hart, Auburn
MA; May 8- $50 Joan Cummings, Sterling MA; May 9-$100 Mary
Ellen Gromelski, Worcester.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
DZIAºANIE DUCHA ÐW.
Jeóeli czytasz ten biuletyn to pewnie dlatego, óe
uczestniczy»eÑ we Mszy Ñw. w niedziel“. Moóe na zewntrz
Ñwieci s»o½ce. Moóe jeszcze widzia»eÑ zachodzcy ksi“óyc.
KoÑció», s»o½ce i ksi“óyc stanowi sta»e cz“Ñci naszego óycia.
Dzisiaj jednak s»yszeliÑmy o innym miejscu, miejscu
przeznaczenia dla ChrzeÑcijan, gdzie nie ma ani koÑcio»ów,
ani s»o½ca ani ksi“óyca. Wszystko to b“dzie zastpi Baranek
Boóy, Jezus Chrystus, ukrzyóowany, zmar»y, pogrzebany, i
zmartwychwsta»y! Cieszc si“ wszystkim co nas otacza,
kierujmy jednak wzrok ku miejscu, gdzie po»czymy si“ z
anio»ami i Ñwi“tymi w wiecznej chwale Jezusa Chrystusa.
DZIE¼ MATKI
Dzisiaj oddajemy czeу wszystkim mamom, tym óyjcym i
tym, które od nas odesz»y. Pami“tajmy o nich w modlitwie,
odwiedzajc je lub ofiarujc ma»y upominek. Macierzy½stwo
jest najbardziej wartoÑciowym powo»aniem naszego
spo»ecze½stwa. Matczyna mi»oу, wartoÑci i umiej“tnoу
poÑwi“cenia si“ dla dobra dzieci ma pozytywny wp»yw na
ca»y Ñwiat. Dzisiaj wszystkie Msze Ñw. s ofiarowane za
matki, których imiona zosta»y przekazane na plebani“.
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PARTNERS IN CHARITY
Z przyjemnoÑci zawiadamiamy, óe zebraliÑmy wyznaczon
przez kwot “ na diecezjaln  akcj“ mi»osierdzia.
PrzekroczyliÑmy j nawet o $818! Dziekujemy wszytkim
ofiarodawcom za wspania»y przyk»ad dzielenia si“ swoimi
dobrami z bardziej potrzebujcymi. Bóg zap»aƒ!
WNIEBOWSTPIENIE PANA JEZUSA wypada w
czwartek 13 maja. Wydarzenie to jest kulminacj
dzia»alnoÑci Jezusa na ziemi. Jest to Ñwi“to obowizkowe, a
rozk»ad Mszy Ñw. jest na pocztku biuletynu.
PROCESJA KU CZCI MATKI BOòEJ FATIMSKIEJ.
WSPOMNIENIE MATKI BOòEJ FATIMSKIEJ
We czwartek 13 maja obchodzimy Wspomnienie Matki Boóej
Fatimskiej i zarazem rocznic“ pierwszych objawie½ Matki Boóej w
Fatimie. Z tej okazji, o godz. 7.00 wieczorem, zapraszamy na
pierwsze w tym roku naboóe½stwo ku czci Matki Boóej z Fatimy
po»czone z procesj róóa½cow.
Pierwsze objawienie Matki NajÑwi“tszej w Fatimie mia»o miejsce
13 maja 1917 r. Cudowna Pani powiedzia»a dzieciom: "Nie bójcie
si“. Jestem z Nieba. Chc“ was prosiƒ, abyÑcie tu przychodzi»y co
miesic o tej samej porze. W païdzierniku powiem wam, kim jestem
i czego od was pragn“. Odmawiajcie codziennie Róóaniec, aby
wyprosiƒ pokój dla Ñwiata.” Ostatnie, szóste objawienie dokona»o
si“ 13 païdziernika. Mimo deszczu i zimna w dolinie zgromadzi»o
si“ 70 tys. ludzi oczekujcych na cud. Cudem s»o½ca Matka Boóa
potwierdzi»a prawdziwoу swoich objawie½. Podczas tego
objawienia powiedzia»a: "Przysz»am upomnieƒ ludzkoу, aby
zmienia»a óycie i nie zasmuca»a Boga ci“ókimi grzechami. Niech
ludzie codziennie odmawiaj Róóaniec i pokutuj za grzechy".
Ojciec Ðwi“ty Jan Pawe» II wielokrotnie podkreÑla», óe w»aÑnie
opiece Matki Boóej z Fatimy zawdzi“cza uratowanie óycia z
zamachu na jego óycie dokonanego 13 maja 1981 roku na Placu
Ðwi“tego Piotra w Rzymie. W tym roku mija dwudziesta ósma
rocznica tego wydarzenia.
NABOòE¼STWO CZTERDZIESTOGODZINNE
W przysz» niedziel“, 16 maja, po Mszy Ñw. o godz. 11.00,
ro z poczyna si “ w naszej parafii Na b o ó e ½ s t w o
Czterdziestogodzinne, którego centrum stanowi Adoracja
Eucharystyczna. Poprzez Adoracj“ oddajemy czeу Jezusowi jako
naszemu Bogu i Odkupicielowi, który z mi»oÑci do ludzi pozosta»
z nami pod postaci chleba i daje nam si“ jako pokarm. To jedna z
najwi“kszych tajemnic naszej wiary i dowód bliskoÑci Boga
wzgl“dem cz»owieka. Postarajmy si“ w cigu tych trzech dni
znaleïƒ czas na prywatn adoracj“, a takóe na wspóln modlitw“,
której porzdek b“dzie nast“pujcy: W niedziel“ Nieszpory
Eucharystyczne o godz. 4.00 po po»udniu. W poniedzia»ek
naboóe½stwo w j. angielskim o godz. 7.00 p.m. We wtorek o godz.
7.00 p.m. uroczysta procesja z Litani do Wszystkich Ðwi“tych i
zako½czenie naboóe½stwa. Zapraszamy wszystkich do wzi“cia
udzia»u w tych naboóe½stwach. We wtorek zapraszamy szczególnie
dzieci pierwszokomunijne, organizacje ze sztandarami,
ministrantów do udzia»u w procesji.