Saint Joseph Basilica - St. Joseph Basilica, Webster
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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 Sabaj Organist: ..................................... Robert Wójcik Sacristan ........................................ 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 Page 2 March 10, 2013 - 10 marca 2013r. Masses for the week—Msze Św. w Tygodniu Sunday Vigil—English Retreat 4:00 r.s. James Kokernak (7th anniv.) - int. wife & family Sunday - March 10 7:00 s.p. Anna Wojcik (rocz) - int. Wladyslaw z rodzina 8:15 r.s. Joan Kubiak (month’s mind) - int. family 9:30 r.s. Lucien Gaudreau - int. family 11:00 s.p. Franciszek Turowski - int. zona 3:00pm Gorzkie Zale Monday - March 11 6:30 r.s. Bernard & Jane Kozik (anniv.) - int. family & friends 7:00 For the parishioners of Saint Joseph Basilica 2:00 Oakwood Nursing Home 6:30pm English Retreat Tuesday-March 12 6:30 r.s. Stasia A. Murzycki - int. Rose M. Rekowski & family 7:00 Za wypominki 6:30pm English Retreat Wednesday - March 13 6:30 Asking for good health for Patrick Murray through the intercession of our Patron, St. Joseph –int. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki 7:00 s.p. Stanislaw Nocon, Agata Blaut & Jozef Palka - int. Agata Palka 6:30pm For parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica Conclusion of English Retreat Thursday - March 14 6:30 r.s. Annmarie Poulin - int. Holy Rosary Sodality Friday - March 15 6:30 r.s. Alice Skarbek (1st anniv.) - int. Louise & John Hester 7:00 s.p. Wladyslaw i Alfreda Kilian (1 rocz) - int. Kicilinska rodzina 1:30pm Stations of the Cross (English) 7:00pm Stations of the Cross with Mary (English) Saturday—March 16 7:00 r.s. Emily Kulpan - int. Charlotte Kulpan Sunday Vigil 4:00 r.s. Bruno & Helen Bembenek - int. Jim & JoAnn Canty & family Sunday - March 17 7:00 For the parishioners of Saint Joseph Basilica 8:15 St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club Annual Communion Mass 9:30 r.s. Jennie Rzeszutko - int. Laurie, Paul & Katie Joseph 11:00 s.p. Stefan Bezak - int. corka Alicja z rodzina 1:00pm Baptism—Anthony Penta 3:00pm Gorzkie Zale SHARING OUR BLESSINGS-March 3, 2013 Weekly $5800.50 (including $369.50 in loose money) Diocesan Obligations $1630.50 (including $102.50 in loose money); Church in Latin America $57; Fuel $127; Weekly Budget $7500 I-25 Club Winner for 25th week-#115– Dottie Kasierski Stewardship Note: “He said in reply to his father: ‘For years now I have slaved for you. . .yet you never gave me so much as a kid goat to celebrate with my friends. Then, when this son of yours returns after having gone through your property with loose women, you kill the fatted calf for him.”’The father practiced God’s version of generosity-unearned and unconditional. A steward sees a need and responds without asking questions concerning whether it is deserved or not. FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT March 10, 2013 Whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come. —2 Corinthians 5:17 SANCTUARY VOTIVE CANDLES From March 10 through March 16, 2013 Main Altar—Candle I In Memory of Robert Piechocki Given by family PASSAGES The point of today’s first reading is fulfillment. The forty-year trek of the Israelites is over; they now camp in the Promised Land and celebrate the Passover. The manna that has sustained them in the desert ends; from now on they will eat of the produce of the land. Our Eucharist—the manna of our journey—will end when we enter heaven. Paul, in the second reading speaks of change. The old order has passed away: all is new. Reconciliation has been secured in Christ. The message has to be proclaimed everywhere by the ambassadors for Christ. The beautiful parable of the prodigal son is given to us by Christ in answer to the criticism of the Pharisees, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Jesus tells the story not to illustrate some vague human ideal of being broadminded or tolerant. He wants us to identify the father with God—a God who reaches out across rules, regulations, and even common sense to embrace and to forgive. Second collection this week is for Catholic Relief Services to benefit our brothers and sisters around the world. RETREAT SCHEDULE Retreat Master—Rev. Charles Borowski Saturday, March 9—4:00pm Mass March 10—All Masses - 3:00pm Gorzkie Zale March 11—Mass 6:30pm (bilingual) March 12—Liturgy of the Word 6:30pm March 13– Mass 6:30pm—Conclusion of Retreat Page 3 RETREAT This weekend, at 4:00pm Mass we begin our retreat at the Basilica in the English language. Retreat Master Rev. Charles Borowski, will preach at all English Masses on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday and Tuesday the retreat will continue at 6:30pm with a homily and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Novena to St. Joseph and Benediction. The nine-day Novena to St. Joseph will continue after 6:30am Masses. You can participate by praying in your home and by naming your special intention. On Wednesday we will conclude the retreat with Solemn Mass at 6:30. I encourage parishioners to set aside these days for meditation, reflection and join us in this retreat and remember our Retreat Master, Rev. Borowski in your prayers. May the Holy Spirit’s ever presence in our Church and in our life inspire us to fulfill our mission. SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH (ODPUST) On Tuesday, March 19 we will celebrate the Feast of our Patron St. Joseph. This is called Odpust in the Polish language. The Solemn bilingual Mass will be concelebrated by clergy at 7:00pm. Since this festivity is so close to Easter, we will have confessions at 6:00pm. There will be clergy from other parishes for your convenience to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. St. Joseph Feast is a day designated for plenary and partial indulgences. The confessions on March 19th will be in place of our traditional Holy Week confessions. PARTNERS IN CHARITY During these difficult times in our economy and the meaningful season of Lent we are called to reassess our priorities. God should always take precedence. Through your support the local churches of the Diocese of Worcester are united as one in faith, hope and in charity for the greater glory of God and for the good of our brothers and sisters in need of the Good News. Last weekend our parishioners were began making their gift to the Annual Partners in Charity Appeal. Thus far, we raised $9826 toward our parish goal of $25,000. Those who have not made their gift yet, please do so today. Pledge envelopes are available in each pew. Some companies such as Cranston Print Works will match gift donations of $25 or more. We are grateful to our Chairpersons, Betty Sabaj and Carolyn Swierzbin for all their time spent in directing this appeal. SAFE ENVIRONMENT OFFICE Our Safe-Environment Coordinator, Karen Lefebvre recently relinquished her assignment because of her many other obligations and duties at St. Joseph School. We are grateful to Karen for her many years of dedication and hours spent in this important ministry. We welcome our new Coordinator, Pam Trites, presently chef and manager of Saint Joseph School cafeteria. She has been active for many years working in the catholic education area in the State of Ct. and in 2010 joined the staff of our school. I know that our faculty and parents will work with Pam to make sure that our students are safe and feel secure at our school. SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS Several days ago the children from Kindergarten celebrated their 100th day of school. They observed this day with a variety of projects displayed on the walls. Each project contained one hundred pieces. They were asked to collect one hundred items and arrange them in a creative way. Some examples were a dog with 100 spots, a cloud made of 100 cotton balls, and a Lego model built with 100 pieces. They also accomplished their goal of ordinary counting to one hundred. Some of the strategies they have learned in class are counting by increments. They also participated in many hands-on activities to remember this special day in the future. Through the experienced team of Cassandra Raszka and Sister Valenta the children expand their minds and form their hearts. The majority of them already read fluently and have developed social skills. Their room in school is located in a cozy area with books, games and puzzles for their learning and enjoyment. The children are working diligently on learning their prayers, exploring the Lenten Season and Easter and reading Bible stories. Since there is a large Pre-K class, and spaces for next years Kindergarten class are limited. If you are considering our Kindergarten program for your child, we suggest you register as soon as possible. St. Joseph School-is seeking an individual to serve as a volunteer Librarian on Mondays to share time with our inquisitive and scholarly students. Your help is greatly appreciated and needed. Interested persons should call the school office for details. St. Joseph School Annual Auction and Beer/Wine Tasting With a Western theme Saturday, April 27, 2013 200 Sportsmans Club—5pm - ?? Tickets are $15.00 per person 5:00-7:30 – hors d’oeuvres, beer/wine tasting 6:00 – Buffet style dinner is served – chicken, beans, cole slaw, corn bread 8:15 LIVE Bidding begins Please contact Heidi at 774-230-4300 or [email protected] for tickets Donations of items, services, or monetary are requested!! ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE FROM NEW BRITAIN On Sunday, March 17 we will welcome pilgrims from New Britain and the Archdiocese of Hartford area making their traditional annual pilgrimage to St. Joseph Basilica. The theme of the Pilgrimage is “Lord Increase Our Faith” . Confessions for our guests will be at 10:30 am. Then, they will participate in 11:00am Mass, Adoration at 2:00pm followed by Gorzkie Zale at 3:00pm with pilgrim’s benediction. In the meantime, they will be offered a meal in the school cafeteria. I kindly ask parishioners to assist us by baking pastries for dessert. REMINDER: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS THIS WEEKEND—BE SURE TO SET YOUR CLOCK ONE HOUR FORWARD ON SATURDAY NIGHT. Page 4 YEAR OF FAITH PILGRIMAGE We are planning a spiritual journey to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA on Saturday, March 23. We will leave around noon and return about 8:00pm. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 youth ages 12+ and $5 for children. If you are planning to take advantage of this pilgrimage, please contact the rectory as soon as possible so we may proceed with arrangements. Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Basilica Council #12980– 50/50 Raffle -will be held during the month of March. The tickets are (1) one for $5 or (3) three for $10. The average payout for the past raffles has been over $1,000. The tickets can be purchased at all entrances of the Basilica. As of last week $90 has been collected. Thank you to all who have supported the Knights! MARCH CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: March 1-$50, JoAnn & Jim Canty, Webster; March 2-$50, Christine Dudek, Webster; March 3-$100, Marzena Lachcik, Dudley; March 4$50 Joanne E. Minarik, Webster; March 5-$75, Reine & Tom Gorski, Webster; March 6-$50 Lorraine H. Brezniak, Putnam, CT; March 7-$50 Dian Rekowski, Webster; March 8-$50, Harriett Bomba, Webster; March 9-$50, Elaine Falke, Webster. MEETINGS St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club will meet on Tues. March 12th at 7:00pm in the cafeteria. Following the business meeting, members will be treated to a demonstration and tasting of Tastefully Simple products. Hostesses for the evening are Sylvia Kitka and Felicia Kolodziejczak. Annual Communion Breakfast will take place after the 8:15am Mass on Sun., Mar. 17th at the Colonial Restaurant. Tickets at $12pp will be available at Tuesday’s meeting—or contact Cindi Gardner (508)461-9054; Jo-Ann Canty (508)9438587; Carrie’s Beauty Shoppe (508)943-0318. Deadline to purchase tickets is Mar. 12th. Home School Association-will meet on Thurs., March 14 at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. Students whose parents attend this meeting will have a special out of school uniform day on Mon., Mar. 18th. OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education– classes to be held on Monday, March 11th from 5:30-6:30pm in the school. Confirmation Class -will meet during the month of March on Sunday March 10 and 24 at 8:30am in the school followed by participation in the Liturgy at 9:30am Mass. UPCOMING EVENTS Annual Stations of the Cross with Mary-join the Holy Rosary Sodality pray The Stations of the Cross with Mary the Mother of Jesus on Fri., Mar. 15 at 7:00pm at our Basilica. Old Testament Lecture Course-published by The Great Courses is being offered at St. Anthony of Padua on Monday, Mar. 24th at 9:30am. There are 17 sessions and you can choose which you prefer to attend. There is no cost. If interested, please call Linda Brink at (508) 949-0335. “Reflections on the Letters of Paul”- discussion of Holy Scripture will be held at St. Louis Church Hall on Thurs., Mar. 21st at 6:30pm and continuing every two weeks. There is no fee. Bring a bible & a friend. Light refreshments will be served. Society of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton-of St. Anthony of Padua invites you to attend the Rosaries on Tuesdays, Mar., 12th and 19th at 6:30pm 13th Annual Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference-is scheduled for Worcester’s DCU Center on Saturday, Mar. 16th, with outstanding Catholic leaders such as: Father James Martin, SJ; Father Sammie L. Maletta; Kerry Fraser and Joe McClane. Bishop McManus will offer the conference Mass and diocesan and religious priests will hear confessions. Thousands of young men participate in this one day retreat and we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Conference brochures & registration forms are at the Basilica entrances, call (508)929-4345 or visit our website-www.firstmensconf.org. You may also contact Peter Kusek at (508) 943-9472 or Warren Rekowski at (508) 943-3732 for more information. St. Anthony-The Journey, Adult Education– will be starting “The Short Journey Through the Bible on Wed., Mar., 13th at 6:30pm. Accompanying packet is $10. Please call Linda Brink at (508)949-0335 to register. St. Andrew Bobola’s Holy Rosary Sodality -Pierogi (cheese & cabbage) -half– doz. $9—doz. $18 & Kielbasa (fresh & smoked) -$5.49 per pound on Sat., Mar. 23rd in the church hall. from 10am till noon. First come, first served, while they last. For more information call Nancy Vajcovec at (508)943-4850. YOUTH GROUP Mar. 17th-Youth Group Mass 6:00pm at Sacred Heart Church (following Passion Play practice) Passion Play-Practices will be on Mar. 10th - 1-4:00pm, 17th-2-5:00pm, 24th-1-4:00pm, and 29th-9:00am—12:00pm The Passion Play will be presented on Good Friday, Mar. 29th at 12p.m. For more information, please call Mrs. Ralph at (508) 635-4222. Sign up sheets for the YG Passion Play are available at the entrances to our Basilica. Youth group Soup Dinner-Sunday, April 14th from 10:00am—2:00pm. Youth Group Mass-Sunday, April 21st at 11:00am at St. Louis Church. SAVE THE DATES-May 18-19 YG Weekend—June 8th, Maine Beach Day Trip. KRONIKA PARAFIALNA CZWARTA NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA 10 marca 2013 „Jeżeli więc ktoś pozostaje w Chrystusie, jest nowym stworzeniem. To, co dawne, minęło, a oto stało się nowe”. (2Kor 5, 17) „Oto wszystko stało się nowe”, więc „trzeba się weselić i cieszyć”. Dzisiaj liturgia Kościoła zaprasza nas do radości. To, co było umarłe, ożyło. Nie spodziewaliśmy się, że jesteśmy zdolni do dobra, do współczucia, zrozumienia drugiego człowieka. Nie wierzyliśmy, że umiemy płakać i śmiać się dla kogoś. Ta zmiana zaskakuje nas samych. Takie są owoce pokuty i nawrócenia. Wielkanoc już nadchodzi. Prawdziwie nowe życie jest już blisko. Page 5 Druga kolekta dzisiejszej niedzieli jest przeznaczona na Catholic Relief Service wspierający katolików na całym świecie. NABOŻEŃSTWA REKOLEKCYJNE (po angielsku) Rekolekcjonista – ks. Charlie Borowski Sobota, 9 marca – Msza św. o godz. 16: 00 Niedziela, 10 marca – Msze po angielsku o godz. 8: 15 i 9: 30 Poniedziałek, 11 marca – Msza o godz. 18: 30 (dwujęzyczna) Wtorek, 12 marca – Nabożeństwo Liturgii Słowa o godz. 18:30 Środa, 13 marca – Zakończenie rekolekcji – Msza o godz. 18: 30 REKLOEKCJE Przeżywanie Wielkiego Postu jest zawsze powiązane z rekolekcjami, misjami. Wielu katolików wiedzionych potrzebą sumienia, korzysta z tego duchowego przewodnictwa dla wzrostu pobożności oraz w celu przygotowania się na godne przeżycie Wielkanocy, ale przede wszystkim z myślą o swojej wieczności. Rekolekcje w języku polskim rozpoczną się w niedzielę 17 marca i potrwają do środy 20 marca. Rekolekcjonistą będzie ks. Marek Wójcik, polski misjonarz pracujący na Ukrainie. Bardzo prosimy już teraz zarezerwować sobie czas na te szczególne dni ćwiczeń duchowych. PIELGRZYMKA Z NEW BRITAIN Jest już tradycją, że z okazji Uroczystości św., Józefa przybywa do nas grupa pielgrzymów z New Britain i archidiecezji Hartford. W tym roku odwiedzą nas w niedzielę, 17 marca. Spowiedź dla pielgrzymów rozpocznie się o godz. 10: 30 po czym pielgrzymi wezmą udział Mszy św. o godz. 11: 00, adoracji Najświętszego Sakramentu o godz. 14:00 i nabożeństwie Gorzkich Żali o godz. 15: 00. Bardzo prosimy parafian o przyniesienie ciasta na poczęstunek dla naszych gości. ODPUST We wtorek, 19 marca, będziemy obchodzili odpust parafialny. Uroczysta Msza św. zostanie odprawiona o godz. 19:00 z udziałem zaproszonych księży. W związku z tym, że uroczystości odpustowe przypadają w tym roku bardzo blisko Wielkanocy, obchody odpustu zostały połączone ze spowiedzią wielkopostną, która rozpocznie się o godz. 18:00 . ZMIANA CZASU Tym, którzy jeszcze tego nie uczynili przypominamy że dzisiejszej nocy, z soboty na niedzielę, przeszlismy na czas letni i powinnismy przesunąć wskazówki zegarków o godzinę do przodu. SPOTKANIA Spotkanie St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club obędzie się we wtorek, 12 marca, w szkolnej kafeterii. Po zakończeniu części oficjalnej uczestnicy spotkania są zaproszeni na poczęstunek przygotowany przez Sylvię Kitka i Felicię Kołodziejczyk. Doroczne Śniadanie Wspólnotowe odbędzie się w niedzielę 17 marca, po Mszy św. o godz. 8:15 w Colonial Resteurant. Bilety w cenie 12 dolarów od osoby będą dostępne na wtorkowym spotkaniu lub u Cindi Gardner 508 416 90 54, JoAnn Canty 508 943 8587, Carries Beauty Shop 508 943 0318. Bilety możan zakupować do 12 marca. Home School Associacion spotyka się w czwartek, 14 marca o 18: 30 w szkolnej kafeterii. Dzieci, których rodzice wezmą udział w tym spotkaniu, będą miały dzień bez stroju szkolnego w poniedziałek 18 marca. PIELKGRZYMKA DO SANKTUARIUM W STOCKBRIDGE Bardzo serdecznie zapraszamy na pielgrzymkę autokarową, która planujemy odbyć w 23 marca (sobota przed Niedzielą Palmową) do Sanktuarium Miłosierdzia Bożego w Stockbridge. Chętnych prosimy o kontakt z księdzem Grzegorzem. Więcej szczegółów w kolejnych biuletynach. PARTNERS IN CHARITY W obecnych trudnych ekonomicznie czasach wielu ludzi zmaga się z bardzo poważnymi problemami. W okresie wielkiego postu warto zastanowić się na tym, czy nasze umartwienia i wyrzeczenia nie mogłyby wesprzeć tych, którzy są w wielkiej potrzebie, którzy oczekują na Dobrą Nowinę przekazaną przez dobrych ludzi. W ubiegła niedzielę w naszej parafii rozpoczęliśmy zbiórkę na Partners in Charity. Do tej pory zebraliśmy 9826 dolarów. Wszystkim ofiarodawcom składamy serdeczne Bóg zapłać. Tym, którzy jeszcze nie złożyli swoich ofiar lub zobowiązań zachęcamy i zapraszamy to uczynienia tego w dzisiejsza niedzielę, bądź w najbliższym czasie. Specjalne koperty są dostępne w ławkach, które po wypisaniu należy umieścić w koszyku z kolektą. Przy okazji serdecznie dziękujemy Betty Sabaj i Caroline Świerzbin za ich wkład i poświęcenie w koordynowanie tej akcji w naszej parafii. DOROCZNA AUKCJA SZKOLNA Już dziś zapraszamy na coroczną Aukję oraz Degustację Wina i Piwa, która odbędzie się 27 kwietnia w 200 Sprotsman Club. W palnie różnorodne loterie i oczywiście wielka aukcja. Osoby chętne mogą już teraz ofiarowywać fanty, usługi bądź ofiary pieniężne na poczet aukcji. Dziękujemy i zapraszamy.