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
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-October 16
4:00
r.s. Victoria (anniv.) and Anthony Groh -int. children
Sunday-October 17
7:00
s.p. Czeslaw Chojnicki -int. zona z rodzina
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Lucjan Bialas -int. Danuta and Jan Kolodziej
11:00
Z podziekowaniem za laski otrzymane podczas 65 lat
malzenstwa Jozefa i Stefana Bezak -int. wnuczka Marta
Monday-October 18
6:30
r.s. Regina Mikolajczak -int. Holy Rosary Sodality
2:15pm Lanessa Nursing Home
Tuesday-October 19
6:30
r.s. Theresa Paglione -int. Sacred Heart Society
Wednesday-October 20
6:30
r.s. Warren A. Rekowski -int. Rose Rekowski and fam.
7:00
r.s. Theodore Marcoux -int. Gladys Dowgiewicz
Thursday-October 21
6:30
r.s. Wanda Smugorzewska, Czeslaw i Helena Krukowski
-int. Sabina Baldyga and family
Friday-October 22
6:30
r.s. Regina Mikolajczak -int. St. Anne Society
7:00
r.s. Edward Z. Zdrok -int. Irene Lucier
Saturday-October 23
7:00
r.s. Joseph Perzanoski -int. Edward and Anna Kudron
7:30
r.s. Francis White -int. Dottie Kasierski
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
For the deceased members of Kujawski and Kozlowski
families -int. family
Sunday-October 24
7:00
s.p. Jozef Portka (3rd anniv.) -int. corka Danuta
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Edward W. Szymczak (43rd anniv.) -int. children
11:00
s.p. Jozef Suchanek -int. Ewa Piwowarczyk z rodzina
1-25 Club Winner for the 2nd Week - #115 Alice Kitka
The new segment of the 125 Club has started and new members are
welcome to join. It is a 25-week club. The purpose of the Club is for social
gathering and to financially aid the St. Joseph School and support parish
needs. Each week a drawing is held and a paid member is chosen for a $25
weekly prize. At the conclusion of 25 weeks banquets are held on the
second Saturday of March and second Saturday of September in the school
hall with a complete roast beef dinner. At this time winners are chosen for
higher cash prizes.
To answer any questions the following captains are available:
Chairperson Theresa Jankowski 508-943-5355; Co-chairperson Connie
Czechowski 508-9453-2652; Captains Jo-Ann Canty 508-943-8587,
Madge Gromelski 508-943-8247, Barbara Kryger 508-943-2253, Betty
Meagher 508-943-4255, Ellie Noga 508-943-0592, Pat Parslow 508-9433332, Theresa Wagner 508-9434-4043, Diane Wasielewski 508-943-3524.
OUR SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - October 10, 2010
Weekly $4458.50 (including $265 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $137; Fuel $1698.50 (incl. $164.50 in loose money);
Catholic Schools Appeal $75.
Stewardship Note: Today’s theme is perseverance – Moses keeping his
hands praised throughout the battle, Paul urging Timothy to stay with the
task of preaching and teaching, and the widow appealing to the corrupt
judge. To be faithful stewards of God’s gifts, we, too, must persevere in
the roles to which we are called.
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
October 17, 2010
I lift up my eyes toward the
mountains;
whence shall help come to
me?
My help is from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
Persistence. As the end of the liturgical calendar draws
near the liturgy focuses more and more on the end of time.
This week we are reminded that God’s ultimate victory may
be a long way off. Perseverance in prayer, proclamation,
and work will be needed along the way. The characters in
today’s readings can serve as role models for us on the long
journey of discipleship. The letter to Timothy urges us to
“be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient”
until the coming of “Christ Jesus, who will judge the living
and the dead” (2 Timothy 4:2, 1).
The second collection this weekend is the
Annual collection for the Propagation of the Faith
Next weekend the second collection is for all remaining envelopes in
your budget packet
A WORD FROM THE RECTOR
At a funeral the Church commits the body to the earth in hope that
it will rise again in glory. In the tradition of the Church the Mass
of Resurrection and the burial take place within a week of death.
Ideally, the burial should be the same day as the liturgical
celebration. Separating the two by so-called private burial at the
convenience of the family is against the practice of the Church.
This separation is becoming more prevalent when we are dealing
with the ashes. We apply the same dignity to the burial of the body
as well as to the cremains. Once again, it is contrary to the practice
of the Church and respect for the human body to keep the cremains
in the house for weeks or months, or share the ashes among the
family members, or to search the cremains for small pieces of bone
to encapsulate it in a piece of jewelry for sentimental reasons.
Likewise, it is totally wrong to carry the cremains to the Church for
Sunday Mass in a shopping bag or to attend a family member
funeral or any other family gatherings. It is the belief from time
immemorial that the human spirit cannot find peace until its body
is put to rest.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
All Saints Family Event. “Lighting the Night with Jesus and the
Saints.” Come and celebrate with our Religious Education program
at our All Saints Event being held for all parish families on October
27th at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria and gym. Please join
us and have fun learning more about the Saints as models of love
and faith.
Parishioners, Your Help is Needed! Handing on our faith is the
work of all Baptized Catholics. We are still in need of aides in the
classroom, hospitality or office helper. Please call Mary Jolda and
leave a message.
Confirmation Class. This Sunday, October 17th at 8 a.m. with
Mass at 9:30 a.m.
RCIA. Our lives go though seasons of change; closeness to God
and distance from Him. Yet God the Father’s love is steadfast and
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AN OPPOTUNITY FOR GROWTH
In the weeks ahead, you will be reading more about a new
program taking place throughout the Diocese of Worcester.
The program, Sharing Our Blessings, is an opportunity for
all of us to address the most pressing needs in our parish
through this increased giving campaign. Our hope is to
increase our weekly collection by at least 25%.
Currently our weekly collection is $4627.To address our
needs, we need to increase our income to $7500.
Each week, this space in the bulletin will be devoted to
reminders and important announcements concerning
Sharing Our Blessings. Please be on the lookout for more
information about this exciting opportunity.
Team Captain Meeting October 20, 2010.
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ever-present to those who seek Him with a sincere heart, no matter
what sins or situations have caused separation. If you have a
thought or know someone who may want to become Catholic; or
are beginning a new “season” in your life and want to learn more
about your faith-contact Mary Jolda by phone or email that is listed
on front of bulletin. RCIA meets every Tuesday @ 7 p.m. in the
school.
PARISH COUNCIL
Parish Council members will meet on Wednesday, October 20th,
in the Conference Room. All members are urged to be present.
For Your Information: The flowers in front of the Blessed
Mother statue for Our Lady of Fatima were donated by Marlene
Proulx in memory of her mother Alice Richard and her aunt Anne
Strenk.
SCHOOL NEWS
Faculty. We are pleased to announce the faculty for the year
2010/2011: Principal Mr. Donald Cushing; Pre-K 3-year olds
Ursula Zdrok; Pre-K 4-year olds Stacie Fallon, Pre-K 4-year olds
aide Valarie Murphy; Kindergarten Ashley Cormier and Sr. Mary
Valenta; Grade 1Lisa Boguszewski; Grade 2 Louise Hester; Grade
3 Donna Recko; Grade 4 Sr. Jeanne; Grade 5 Denise Gionet; Grade
6 Sr. Mary Ann; Grade 7 Karen Lefebvre; Grade 8 MaryAnn
Weaver; Language Arts for Grades 6-7-8 Karen Lefebvre; Polish
Aleksandra Gronek; French Monika Ellis, Spanish Digna Rosario;
Science Grades 6-7-8 Richard Skrocki; Computers Karen
Matyczynski; Phys. Ed Colleen Lombardi; Psychologist Kenneth
Chauvin, Cafeteria Patricia Zagrocki; Financial Secretary Ewa
Mamro; School secretary Jennifer Mahlert, After School Program
and substitute teacher Carmine Cacciapuoti; Custodians Eugene
Rudnicki and John Szymczak. We wish all the faculty members
and support staff a blessed, rewarding and successful year.
Student Council. The following Class Officers were voted into
office at St. Joseph School for the year 2010/2011: Artur Lachcik,
President; Natalie Szwarc, Vice-President; Jillian Recko, Secretary;
and Olivia Mason, Treasurer. We look
forward to your leadership. Congratulations!
Halloween Dance. The first school dance of the school year will
be held on Friday evening, October 22nd, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in
the school cafeteria and is open to all SJS students in grades 6, 7,
and 8. Faculty and Student Council will assist with this event.
HSA Organized Halloween Party/Social. The HSA is sponsoring
a Halloween Social on Saturday, October 23rd in the school
cafeteria from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for all students of St. Joseph School.
Games, music, costumes, prizes, pastry, punch and much-much
more!!
Halloween Parade. On Friday, October 29th, the students and
faculty will bring their best Halloween costumes to school.
Students are to wear their gym uniforms to school that day and will
be changing into their Halloween costumes after lunch. The parade
will be held at 1 p.m. and will travel along Whitcomb st., Robinson
St., and Lincoln St. before concluding on the front steps of the
Basilica.
HSA. The first HSA General Meeting of the 2010-2011 year will
be held on Thursday, October 28th at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
HSA Family Picnic. The first day of school was on August 31, but
the official school opening took place on Sunday October 3rd at the
200 Sportsman’s Club. The day began with a Family Mass at 9:30
a.m. The teachers took an oath of fidelity, the HSA Executive
Board was introduced and the School Board members were
commissioned. About 400 students, parents and grandparents
attended the picnic. A fabulous display of food was served,
entertainment was provided by magicians, the Robert Wojcik band,
and various games were played. Indeed, the affair turned out to be
a true family gathering.
We are grateful to head chef Clem Starosta and his family; Tony
Kusek, chairman of the Parish Council and the members; and to
Cindi Gardner, the HSA chairperson along with her Board.
Fall Catholic Schools Appeal. I am grateful to the parishioners
who despite their financial difficulties donated $2606 to this
campaign which will benefit St. Joseph School. Those who have
an abundance as well as alumni of St. Joseph School may still
contribute in a spirit of gratitude to our school.
STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE
The 4th Annual Diocesan Stewardship Education Conference will
be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St. Ann Parish Center, 28 Mulberry St.,
Worcester. The conference will feature Ed and April Laughlin, the
founders and directors of Partners in Stewardship for Life. Since
1983 they have given witness to living as Christian stewards in
relation to the Church, the family and the community. Their
message has always been received enthusiastically across the
country. We welcome all those who are still interested in attending
to call the rectory to register.
CEMETERY PROCESSION
The annual cemetery procession will take place on Sunday,
October 31, 2010 at 2 p.m. We kindly request that all organizations
with their banners and appropriate medals meet at the cross for the
devotion. Please inform any family members or friends who live
out of town to join us. It is customary to place a vigil light at the
grave of loved ones. Flowers and all souls day candle lights which
are available in different shapes and sizes are an expression
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of our love for the departed family members and friends. Candles may
be purchased prior to the procession near the cross. It is inspiring to see
the graves on All Souls Day filled with many flickering vigil lights left
by each family member.
WYPOMINKI - ALL SOULS DAY INTENTIONS
All Souls Day with its devotional and liturgical practices brings the
reality of life eternal into our consciousness. The prayer at the cemetery
and the Mass on All Souls Day as well as fifty Masses throughout the
year are for the repose of the souls mentioned in the Wypominki
envelopes. The names will be read during All Souls Day Masses. We
kindly ask that you write or print the names clearly and return the
envelopes with your offering before the 31st of October.
BINGO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2010
FEATURING PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT #55
(with consolation prize of $200)
Special Door Prizes
12 pc. Farberware stainless cookware set to be given to
one lucky bingo player
Doors Open at 4 p.m. - Games begin at 5:45 p.m.
St. Joseph School Parents Grades 2 & 6
will assist from 4 to 6 p.m.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Pumpkin Carving Night. The Youth Group will hold its third annual Pumpkin
Carving Night at the Youth Center on Friday, October 22nd from 6-8 p.m. for
the Jr. High Group and on Saturday, October 23rd from 5-8 p.m. (following the
4 p.m. Youth Mass - pizza included) for the Sr. High Group. Please bring your
own pumpkin and carving tools; cider, soda and munchies provided. Please let
Mrs. Valcour know if you will be attending.
Choir Practice & Youth Mass Saturday, October 23rd at Sacred Heart Church
at 4 p.m. Choir practice will be Thursday, October 21st from 7-8 p.m. at the
Youth Center. All are welcome to attend.
POLISH FOR BEGINNERS. Polish Saturday School in our parish
offers 2 hour English classes children who do not speak or understand
Polish. The classes are on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and are open
to children ages 7 and up. Instructions are given by Mrs. Aleksandra
Gronek, a teacher of Polish Language at St. Joseph School. For more
information please call Ewa Mamro at 508-943-8545.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
SºOWO PROBOSZCZA. Podczas pogrzebu KoÑció» sk»ada cia»o
zmar»ego w grobie z wiar, óe powstanie z martwych w wiecznej
chwale. W tradycji chrzeÑcija½skiej Msza Ñw. óa»obna i pogrzeb
powinny byƒ w cigu tygodnia od Ñmierci i pogrzeb powinien byƒ tego
samego dnia co Msza Ñw. Oddzielanie tych dwóch waónych elementów
i organizowanie prywatnego pogrzebu w dniu dogodnym dla rodziny
jest sprzeczne z praktyk KoÑcio»a. Jest to jednak coraz cz“Ñciej
spotykane szczególnie w sytuacji grzebania prochów. Nie tylko, óe nie
jest zgodne z nauk KoÑcio»a, ale wr“cz jest wyrazem braku szacunku
dla cia»a cz»owieka przetrzymywanie urny z prochami w domu przez
wiele tygodni lub miesi“cy lub dzielenie sie prochami pomi“dzy
cz»onkami rodziny. S i tacy, którzy przeszukuj popió» w nadziei
znalezienia kawa»ka koÑci, aby „upami“tniƒ” zmar»ego w kawa»ku
bióuterii. Nie moóna równieó nosiƒ prochów w reklamówce ze sklepu
ani do koÑcio»a na Msze Ñw. ani na óadne uroczystoÑci rodzinne. W
starozytnosci wierzono óe dusza zmar»ego nie zazna pokoju, aó jego
cia»o zostanie godnie pochowane.
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2010 jest $4,627. òeby móc na bieóco p»aciƒ wszystkie rachunki,
potrzeba, aby ta sk»adka wynosi»a ok. $7,500. Kaódego tygodnia to
miejsce w biuletynie przeznaczone b“dzie waónym informacjom
zwizanych z t diecezjaln kampani. Spotkanie cz»onków komitetu
b“dzie 20 païdziernika.
KOºO òYWEGO RÓòA¼CA. Prosimy cz»onków Ko»a òywego Róóa
o pozostanie po Mszy Ñw. o godz. 11-ej, 24 païdziernika po odbiór
tajemnic. Po wi“cej informacji prosz“ dzwoniƒ do Marzeny Kolinski
508-949-0939.
ZE SZKOºY. Grono pedagogiczne. W angielskiej cz“Ñci biuletynu
wymienione s nazwiska nauczycieli i personelu Szko»y Ñw. Józefa.
Zyczymy wszyskim owocnej pracy w nowy roku szkolnym.
Dyskoteka Halloweenowa b“dzie 22.X. od 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. w
szkolnej kafeterii. Zapraszamy uczniów szko»y Ñw. Józefa z kl. 6, 7 i 8.
Halloweenowe spotkanie dla wszystkich uczniów Szko»y Ñw. Józefa
b“dzie 23.X. od 6:30 – 8 p.m. Zapraszamy.
Parada Halloweenowa b“dzie w pitek 29.X. Dzieci mog przynieу
do szko»y swoje przebrania, w których b“d paradowaƒ po lunch’u. Do
szko»y uczniowie przyjd w strojach z WF’u.
Piknik na rozpocz“cie roku odby» si“ 3 païdziernika w 200 Sportsmen
Club po Mszy Ñw. o 9:30 a.m. Smaczne jedzenie, magik, symatyczna
atmosfera i akompaniament zespo»u Roberta Wójcika uÑwietni»y to
wydarzenie. Dzi“kujemy wszystkim, dzi“ki którym to wydarzenie by»o
wielkim sukcesem.
Kolekta na szko»“. Jestem wdzi“czny wszystkim parafianom, którzy
pomimo trudnej ekonomii z»oóyli ofiar“ na Szko»“ Ñw. Józefa.
ZebraliÑmy w sumie $2606. Osoby, które jeszcze nie z»oóy»y swoich
ofiar, mog to cigle zrobiƒ przesy»ajc donacje na plebani“ lub w
niedzielnej kolekcie. Bóg zap»aƒ!
PROCESJA NA CMENTARZU b“dzie 31.X. o 2 p.m. Prosimy
wszystkie organizacje parafialne ze swoimi sztandarami i medalami i
ministrantów o udzia» w tej tradycji zapalania zniczów na grobach
zmar»ych. Znicze b“dzie moóna zakupiƒ przed procesj i nawet jak nie
mamy zmar»ych w tym kraju to moóemy symbolicznie z»oóyƒ je na
innych grobach lub cmentarzu dzieci“cym w duchu modlitwy i jednoÑci
z naszymi bliskimi zmar»ymi.
WYPOMINKI. Nazwiska osób zg»oszonych na kopertach do KoÑcio»a
b“d czytane podczas wszystkich Mszy Ñw. w Dzien Zaduszny.
Prosimy o czytelne wype»nianie kopert i zwrócenie ich przed 31.X. Za
te dusze modlimy si“ na cmentarzu w Dzie½ Zaduszny jak teó
poÑwi“camy 50 tygodniowych Mszy Ñw. w niedzielne poranki.
J. POLSKI DLA POCZTKUJCYCH. Polska Szko»a Sobotnia
dzia»ajca przy naszej parafii juó od dziesi“ciu lat oferuje równieó
lekcje dla dzieci, które prawie w ogóle nie rozumiej i nie mówi po
polsku. Zaj“cia s w soboty od 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Prosimy o
zawiadomienie swoich znajomych, których dzieci borykaj si“ z j.
polskim o tej moóliwoÑci. Jeóeli nie b“dzie wystarczajcej iloÑci
zainteresowanych, zrezygunujemy z prowadzenia tych zaj“ƒ.
Mamy jeszcze kilka miejsc w klasie zerowej, gdzie dzieci ucz si“ juó
pisaƒ i czytaƒ po polsku. Jest to waóny program przygotowujcy do
klasy pierwszej. Do tej klasy przyjmujemy dzieci w wieku 5 i 6 lat, a
zaj“cia s w soboty od 9-ej do 13-ej. Zach“camy rodziców, aby nie
zwlekali z rozpocz“ciem nauki j. polskiego dla dzieci, bo im póïniej
zaczn tym b“dzie im trudniej i szybko si“ zniech“c. Do szko»y
ucz“szcza prawie 70 uczniów, a znacznie wi“cej widaƒ ich w okolicy
Webster i Dudley. Za niespe»na $2.50 za godzin“ (a rodze½stwa jeszcze
mniej) dzieci otrzymuj nie tylko opiek“, ale przygotowanie do
czytania, pisania i mówienia w j“zyku swoich rodziców i dziadków. Po
wi“cej informacji prosz“ dzwoniƒ do Ewy Mamro 508-943-8545.