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
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.
***
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.
***
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-June 4
4:00
r.s. Daniel Smith -int. Marsh family
Sunday-June 5
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
Sacred Heart Society Annual Communion Mass
9:30
r.s. Doris Gemme (1st anniv.) -int. family
11:00
s.p. Andrzej Plewa (10th rocz.) -int. zona
1 p.m. Baptism Camryn Lynn Fasshauer
Monday-June 6
6:30
r.s. Victoria (Gwozdz) McLaughlin -int. sister Theresa
2 p.m. Christopher Heights
Tuesday-June 7
6:30
For all Souls Day intentions
7:00
r.s. Abigail -int. Monika
Wednesday-June 8
6:30
r.s. Stasia Murzycki -int. Rose Rekowski and fam.
7:00
O zdrowie dla Heleny Lewitska -od Zofii
Thursday-June 9
6:30
r.s. Joseph L. Comeau (ann.) & the dec. members of the
Comeau & Stefanik families -int. wife Joan A. Comeau
Friday-June 10
6:30
r.s. Alice Knych -int. husband, son and family
7:00
r.s. James Kane -int. Terry Miller
Saturday-June 11
7:00
r.s. Stanislaw & Kazimierz Lazarowski
-int. daughter Helen & granddaughter Jane
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
8th Grade Graduation Mass
Sunday-June 12 - _ Pentecost _
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Norman Duclos -int. wife and family
9:30
r.s. Agnieszka Brzegowska and Helen & Stanley Kluza
-int. Anna and Ed Kudron
11:00
s.p. Henryk Mietelski -int. syn z rodzina
1-25 Club Winner for the 11th Week #135 - Gladys Dowgiewicz
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - May 29, 2011
Weekly $5410 (including $295 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $178; Fuel $221.
Stewardship Note. In today’s Gospel, Jesus prays, “I have given
You glory on earth by finishing the work You gave Me to do.”
Good stewards follow His example by using their time and talents
for the glory of God. See John 17:4. Likewise, our St. Joseph
Basilica community has work to finish in pastoral, spiritual and
physical areas. Everyone is needed and invited to build the Church
of Jesus Christ here and now.
MARRIAGE BANNS
II Jessica Conroy-LeBoeuf and Jason Legault
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS
This Sunday is the first Sunday of the month, dedicated to the
Divine Mercy. At 3 p.m. services will be held praying the chaplet
to the Divine Mercy followed by benediction. Please join us for this
very special devotion asking our Lord for special favors in our
lives.
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - June 5, 2011
“They have kept your word.”
– John 17:6b
Devoted to Prayer. Today, as we await Pentecost, we come to
the end of the baptismal homily from Peter that we have heard
over the past few weeks. This homily was written by a realist
who knew the joy and the glory of a
resurrection faith, but also knew that the
strength of that faith would be put to the
test and tried in suffering. Earlier this year
we heard Jesus preach, “Blessed are you
when they insult you...because of me”
(Mathew 5:11) and this is echoed today by
Peter. Our awaiting the Spirit, awaiting
our mission for Christ means that we are, most likely, awaiting
some sort of trial and suffering. We don’t endure the same
degree of persecution that Peter and John knew, but each of us
has our faith put to the test eventually. And it is for this reason
that we, like Jesus and like those faithful followers gathered in
the upper room, devote themselves to prayer.
The second collection this weekend is for the
Diocesan Obligations
The second collection next weekend is designated for
Utility and Energy Costs
DONATIONS
St. Joseph School Gym. In memory of Ed Motyka by Barbara
Motyka.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY
The final in-pew collection for Partners in Charity will be on the
weekend of June 25/26. So far we raised $21,599.50, but $3400.50
is still needed to meet our goal. We hope that by that date we will
meet our quota to assist those who need our help.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
Religious Education Registration for Fall Classes. During the
month of June we are holding registration for our Fall Classes. This
includes new First Graders starting Public School in the Fall, new
parishioners, and present classes. Registration forms are in the back
of the Church. All information is on the form. Please return
promptly and call Religious Education Office for questions.
Thank you to all our catechists who served in the Religious
Education program this year. Their dedication and hard work is
greatly appreciated. A very big thank you to the following
catechists: Susan Fleck, Betty Sabaj, Jackie Skrocki, Patricia
Podbielski, Cindi Gardner, Angela Rivers, Danuta Kolodziej,
Shiela Kusek, Henrietta Panu, Diane Gajewski, Mary Ann Roman,
Norman Delap, Sister Mary Ann Papiez, David Podbielski,
Christina Bielunis and Lisa Bilis.
Parishioners needed to help in Religious Ed Program for Fall.
We need people interested in being Catechists (Grades 4 and 8), on
the RCIA team, and Confirmation Team. A willingness to share
your faith is essential. We will provide training. Please call
Religious Education Office and leave a message. Our parish needs
you to help pass on the faith. With your hands and heart, Jesus can
be brought into other people’s lives where He can make a
difference!
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2011 High School Graduates who are alumni of SJS are invited
with their parents to attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Jun 12th,
followed by a brunch in the cafeteria. Please RSVP to the rectory
if you will attend and how many.
CEMETERY
There is some misconception about the Cemetery Perpetual Care
as to its purpose and use. I would like to emphasize that the
Perpetual Care money cannot be used for maintenance such as
cutting the grass, plowing in the winter, but is only for the
development of the cemetery e.g. if you want to acquire additional
land or land reorganization.
We are not responsible to trim the shrubs near the monuments. The
shrubs should be trimmed frequently by the family members. If
there is no response from the family regarding the shrubs after
several calls, the neglected shrubs will be pulled out. Decorative
flowers in front of a monument should not exceed one foot. If
anybody has an additional concern about a grave which is not
properly filled or needs grass planting, please call the rectory.
PARISH JUBILEE MEETING
There will be a planning meeting on June 7th at 7 p.m. in the
Rectory for the Jubilee celebration. The Committee is working with
the cooperation of the Parish Council to propose various activities,
events, and pastoral programs for this meaningful and significant
anniversary. The Parish Council will be represented by Anthony
Kusek, Sylvia Kitka, and David Zdrok. All committee members are
asked to attend including representatives of parish organizations.
If you are unable to attend, please contact Cindi Gardner at
[email protected]. Thank you.
CANONICAL MEANING OF THE PARISH
Etymologically, parish is derived from the Greek paroikia which
in the early Church meant pilgrim people whose real country and
citizenry is in heaven. For approximately four centuries the parish
and the diocese were co-extensive. After Christianity received
freedom it was the goal of Emperor Charlemagne to establish a
church with its own parish priest in every village and town. The
land owners and nobles were usually the ones who built the
churches and supported the clergy therefore they had more
influence than the bishop. This was changed during the Gregorian
reform and the parish structure remained substantially unchanged
until Vatican II. After the Vatican II synod the parish is defined not
as much an organization or an institution but as a community.
Community implies the theological principle of communio (Greek
koinonia).
Although territoriality remained a vital part nevertheless the
emphasis is on the community of Christian faithful who strive for
eternal salvation under the leadership of the pastor. Therefore,
parishes are both human and divine. Human because they are
visible institutions with a sacred edifice, buildings of worship etc.
which have to be guided and governed by the local law but at the
same time it is a community of Christian faithful who are called to
proclaim the Good News and adhere to the teaching of the Church.
ST. JOSEPH FESTIVAL 38
NOTICE! NOTICE! Important festival meeting on Friday, June
10th at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. All chairpersons, workers
and volunteers are asked to be present at this gathering – the last
before the festival days.
Chicken BBQ will be served on Sunday, June 19 from 12 noon to
2 p.m. Tickets are available at the rectory for $8./each or contact
Cindi Gardner 401-418-2242 or Jennifer Herbst 508-404-6519. It
is suggested you purchase your tickets in advance to assure that
you will enjoy a delicious barbecued chicken. Why not treat Dad
to a great meal, then enjoy music and dancing to Sudden Urge.
Don’t delay – get your tickets today!
Available at the rectory! Money Raffle tickets, Special Gifts
Tickets. Avoid standing in line – make your purchases ahead of
time! We do appreciate the money raffle returns from you – it is a
big help in the bookkeeping process! Please note: Money Raffle
winner will be drawn in the afternoon on Sunday, June 19, 2011.
You could be the lucky winner!
Sunday Entertainment! Come join us at the festival on Sunday
June 19th from 1-4 p.m. Sudden Urge is a polished hard working
band known for great entertainment, but moreover it represents the
passion for a common dream fueled by friendships which stand the
test of time. Plain and simple...they love what they do and it shines
though every performance.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Save the Date! Fire pit & S’mores at Mrs. Valcour’s Home. To
honor the start of summer, the three different Youth Groups are
invited to Mrs. Valcour’s home (122 Sutton Road, Webster) for
badminton, Wiffle ball, basketball, board games and S’mores by
the fire. Current 2nd-4th grader’s night is Thursday, June 23, 68pm (chaperones needed), Jr. Youth Group (current 5th-7th
graders) night is Tuesday, June 28, 6-8 pm and Sr. Youth Group
(current 8th-12th graders)night is Thursday, June 30,6-8 pm. Please
let Mrs. Valcour know if you plan on coming so she knows how
much supplies to purchase or if you can help with the 2nd-4th
grader night.
Help Clean Cans to go to Canobie Lake Park. You can still take
home bags of clean cans, return for deposit and get the money back
to Mrs. Valcour on your own. Please contact Mrs. Valcour so she
can set aside bags of cans for you.
CONCERT AT BARTLETT HIGH SCHOOL
The BHS Alumni Choir, Show Choir and Select Choir will present
a concert on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Jacqueline
Puliafico Theater on Lake Parkway to raise funds for stage
renovations. Please join us for an afternoon of great music, song
and dance for a great cause. You won’t be disappointed! Donation:
Adult-$20; Sr. Citizen & Children under 12-$15. Tickets available
at the Patriot, Webster Lake Gifts, from choir members or call 508943-8310/508-868-3711.
UPKEEP OF PARISH PROPERTY
Every year we have been addressing some problem areas around
the rectory. During the last couple of years we replaced the
corroded columns, restored the woodwork with a new railing on the
front porches and balconies. Last week we addressed the porch
between the rectory and the church. We placed new fiberglass
columns which will last for at least another 50 years. While
working we discovered that the porch roof was leaking and we
have
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to replace many boards, apply tar paper, metal flashing, and seal
properly against future water damage. As soon as the rest of the
parts for the porch arrive we will complete the project. For the
Jubilee Year the outside rectory including window shutters and
painting need to be addressed.
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Congratulations to the following parishioners who have reached the
challenging age of the nineties: Bernard Cournoyer, Jude Landry,
and Lottie Zisk. May your day be pleasant, filled with memories of
happy days!
MAY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
May 30-$50 Jane and Andre Molina, Boylston MA; May 31-$500
Irene Konkel, Webster. Special thanks to all our players, sellers
and winners! Your support has helped us give $650 toward the
Diocesan Obligations.
The July Cash Calendars are now on sale. Look for your faithful
sellers Dottie Kasierski and Pat Parslow at the entrances to the
church or see your regular contact person. Who knows – you may
be the next $500 winner!
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
The St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club will host their annual
Installation Banquet on June 14, 2011 at the Colonial Club
Restaurant. A family style turkey and ham dinner will be served
and scholarships will be awarded to the winners. Cocktail hour at
5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Cost of tickets $20
and may be purchased by contacting committee members. Tickets
must be purchased by June 7, 2011.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
SIÓDMA NIEDZIELA WIELKANOCNA- 05 czerwca 2011
„…oni zachowali s»owo Twoje.” - (J 17, 6 b)
Pogróony w modlitwie. DziÑ, w oczekiwaniu Pi“ƒdziesitnicy,
ws»uchujemy si“ w ko½cowe s»owa przemówienia Piotra. S to
myÑli wypowiadane przez realist“, który zna» radoу i chwa»“
zmartwychwstania, ale wiedzia» takóe, óe jego wiara b“dzie
wystawiona na prób“ i weryfikowana w cierpieniu. Jezus
powiedzia»: "B»ogos»awieni jesteÑcie, gdy ludzie wam urgaj ... z
mojego powodu" (Mt 05, 11), i echo tych s»ów s»yszymy równieó
dziÑ u Piotra. Nasze oczekiwanie na Ducha Ðwi“tego, b“dzie
równieó najprawdopodobniej naznaczone prób i cierpieniem.
Moóe nie w takim stopniu jak Piotr i Jan, ale z pewnoÑci i nasza
wiara b“dzie wystawiona na prób“. I to w»aÑnie z tego powodu, tak
jak Jezus i Jego uczniowie w wieczerniku, i my równieó
gromadzimy si“ dziÑ w Ñwityni, aby poÑwi“ciƒ si“ modlitwie.
NABOòE¼STWO MIºOSIERDZIA BOòEGO
Zapraszamy wszystkich na comiesi“czne Naboóe½stwo do
Mi»osierdzia Boóego, które zostanie odprawione dziÑ po po»udniu
o godz. 15:00.
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Z BIURA DRE
Zapisy na nauk“ religii w przysz»ym roku. W miesicu czerwcu
prowadzimy zapisy na nauczanie religii na przysz»y rok. Zapisy
dotycz zarówno pierwszoklasistów jak i obecnych uczniów, a
takóe nowych parafian. Dzi“kuj“ wszystkim katechetom, którzy
uczyli religii w tym roku. Bardzo cenimy ich poÑwi“cenie i ci“ók
prac“. Bardzo serdecznie dzi“kujemy nast“pujcym katechetom:
Susan Fleck, Betty Sabaj, Jackie Skrocki, Patricia Podbielski, Cindi
Gardner Angela Rivers, Danuta Ko»odziej, Shiela Kusek, Henrietta
Panu, Diane Gajewski, Roman Mary Ann, Norman Delap, Sister
Mary Ann Papiez, David Podbielski, Bielunis Christina i Bilis Lisa.
Potrzebujemy ch“tnych, którzy chcieliby zostaƒ katechetami w
przysz»ym roku.
Szukamy osób zainteresowanych do prowadzenia katechezy w
klasach 4 i 8, w zespole RCIA, i w grupie do bierzmowania.
Niezb“dna jest gotowoу do dzielenia si“ swoj wiar.
Zapewniamy szkolenia. Prosimy dzwoniƒ do Biura RelEd w celu
uzyskania dok»adniejszych informacji.
ZAPOWIEDZI PRZEDÐLUBNE
W zwizek ma»óe½ski maj zamiar wstpiƒ nast“pujce osoby:
Jessica Conroy-LeBoeuf i Jason Legault. Ktokolwiek wiedzia»by
o przeszkodach zachodzcych pomi“dzy tymi narzeczonymi w
sumieniu zobowizany jest poinformowaƒ o tym kancelari“
parafialn.
CMENTARZ
W zwizku z pewnymi nieporozumieniami co do troski o cmentarz
chcemy podkreÑliƒ, óe pienidze p»acone przy okazji pochowania
na cmentarzu nie mog byƒ wydawane na takie dzia»ania jak
koszenie trawy czy odÑnieóanie w zimie, ale tylko i wy»cznie na
prace zwizane z rozwojem np. w celu zakupy dodatkowych
gruntów lub reorganizacji. Administracja cmentarza nie odpowiada
za przycinanie krzewów czy piel“gnacj“ kwiatów w poblióu
nagrobków. To leóy tylko i wy»cznie w gestii cz»onków rodziny.
Ozdobne kwiaty przed pomnikiem nie powinny zajmowaƒ
powierzchni wi“kszej nió jedna stopa. W przypadku pozostawienia
zaniedbanych krzewów czy kwiatów oraz dekoracji przy nagrobku,
zostaj one usuni“te.
ST. FESTIWAL ÐW. JÓZEFA
UWAGA! UWAGA! Waóne spotkanie festiwalowe w pitek, 10
czerwca o godz. 19:00 w Conference room. Wszystkie
odpowiedzialnych, pracowników i wolontariuszy prosimy o
obecnoу na tym spotkaniu - ostatnim przed festiwalem.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
Klub organizuje w dniu 14 czerwca 2011 w Colonial Club
Restaurant swoja coroczna konferencje. Rozpoczecie o 17:30.
Bilety w cenie $20 mozna nabyc kontaktujac sie z jednym z
czlonkow komisji. Barbara Kryger 508-943-2253; Jane Wilk 508943-2236; lub Sheri Bergeron 508-943-2277.