Mar 14, 2010 - 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-March 13
4:00
r.s. James B. Kokernak (4th anniv.) -int. wife and family
Sunday-March 14
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
Polish American Veterans Annual Communion Sunday
9:30
r.s. Frances Zdrok -int. son Joseph and family
11:00
s.p.Honorate Kula (15th anniv.)
-int. granddaughter and family
Monday-March 15
6:30
r.s. Julia Wawrzyniak (anniv.) -int. daughter
2:15 pm Lanessa Nursing Home
Tuesday-March 16
6:30
r.s. Andrew D. Lupa -int. staff at Scanlon Funeral
Service
Wednesday-March 17
6:30
r.s. Michael Zalewski -int. Edward and Anna Kudron
7:00
For the deceased members of the Knych, Czechowski
and Bacon families -int. M/M Bernard Knych
7 pm
r.s. Leo Sielawa -int. Terry Miller
Thursday-March 18
6:30
r.s. Stanley Dudek -int. Magdalen Gromelski
Friday-March 19 _Solemnity of St. Joseph _Day of Indulgence
6:30
r.s. Irene Lupa -int. daughter Janice and Gregory
Cavanaugh
7:00
r.s. Bernard T. Nowacki -int. mother and brother
7 pm
r.s. Genevieve (Ostrokolowicz) McNamara
-int. Bob and Janice McNamara
Saturday-March 20
7:00
r.s. Joseph Augustynski (anniv.) -int. wife
8 a.m. s.p. Zygmunt Kokosinski -int. Edward i Anna Kudron
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s.Mary (anniv.) and George Makara -int. family
Sunday-March 21
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club
Annual Communion Mass
9:30
r.s. James Gogolinski (2nd anniv.) -int. wife and children
11:00
s.p. Franciszek Turowski (12ta rocz..) -int. zona Janina
1-25 Club Winner for the 25th Week
#149 Christine Charniak
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT - March 14, 2010
Whoever is in Christ is a new creation:
the old things have passed away;
behold, new things have come.
– 2 Corinthians 5:17
The second collection this weekend is dedicated to the 2010
Catholic Relief Services
This appeal enables the bishops of the United States to assist people in
need throughout the world. The most recent example of the extraordinary
efforts made by Catholic Relief Services is the response currently being
made to support the people of Haiti. Beyond Haiti, the efforts of CRS
continue to support development projects in more than 80 other nations.
Please be generous.
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - March 7, 2010
Weekly $5227 (incl. $320 in loose money); Diocesan Obligations
$1326.43 (incl. $162.43 in loose money); Fuel $255.
PSALM 49
Emptiness of Riches
Hear this, all you peoples, give heed, all who dwell in the world,
men both low and high, rich and poor alike!
My lips will speak words of wisdom. My heart is full of insight.
I will turn my mind to a parable, with the harp I will solve my
problem.
Why should I fear in evil days the malice of the foes who surround
me,
men who trust in their wealth, and boast of the vastness of their
riches?
For no man can buy his own ransom, or pay a price to God for his life.
The ransom of his soul is beyond him. He cannot buy life without end,
nor avoid coming to the grave.
He knows that wise men and fools must both perish and leave their
wealth to others.
Their graves are their homes for ever, their dwelling place from age
to age, though their names spread wide through the land.
In his riches, man lacks wisdom: he is like the beasts that are
destroyed. You cannot serve both God and mammon.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY
The diocesan collection known as Partners in Charity will be
taken on the weekend of March 20/21. Over 60 parishes
participate in this collection during the Lenten season. Our quota
remains the same as lat year, $20,250.
The Partners in Charity supports 29 programs and agencies which
help the people of the diocese. Catholic Charities receives most of
the funding in this network. The Youville House, Crozier House,
Mercy Centre, Pernet Family Health Service, McAuley-Nazareth
Home for Boys are just a few examples where the needy are
assisted. You may consider pledging a gift over a period of ten
months. I realize that some of you can only afford to make a onetime gift and your generosity is appreciated, but many of us are
able to pledge a gift over several months or over the full ten-month
pledging period. We all know that these are difficult and uncertain
times for many. We all have a responsibility to care for one
another. Let us count our blessings and see again what we can do
for others.
We are grateful to our chairpersons Betty Sabaj and Carolyn
Swierzbin who dedicate the gift of time to the works of charity by
supervising this endeavor in our parish.
WELCOME POLISH AMERICAN VETERANS AND AUX.
We recognize the presence of this distinguished group at the 8:15
liturgy this morning as they observe their annual Communion Mass
followed by breakfast at Club Quarters on Ray Street. By
participating in the Mass they follow their motto to serve God and
country. The veterans are role models and examples of patriotism
and dedication in preserving our freedodm. Thanks to American
soldiers and their sacrifices many nations in the world enjoy the gift
to practice their religion in a free and independent country.
PARISH COUNCIL
Regular monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 17th
at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Conference Room.
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CATHOLIC FREE PRESS
A reminder that March is typically considered Catholic Press
Month. We thank the parishioners who have already submitted
their subscriptions – 61 renewals and 6 new. We urge those who
have not as yet responded to seriously consider receiving this
Catholic press in their homes. Information is printed by the faithful,
for the faithful and about the faithful. This diocesan newspaper is
a teaching arm of the bishop. Your continued support is essential
to this mission. The cost for the yearly subscription is only $23!
PARISH RETREAT
The Lenten Retreat at Saint Joseph Basilica has been scheduled
from Thursday, March 18 in Polish, with the official conclusion on
Sunday, March 21 with the Gorzkie Zale services. The retreat will
be conducted by Rev. Jan Brzozowski from Gietrzwald, Poland. I
encourage those who are bilingual to participate in both retreats.
Please refer to the Polish section of the bulletin for the schedule.
The retreat in English will begin on Saturday, March 20 at 4 p.m.
and conclude on Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. Several preachers
will lead the English retreat. The schedule is as follows: Saturday,
March 20 at 4 p.m.- Rev. Michael Roy, preacher; Sunday, March
21 at the 9:30 Mass -Rev. Richard Trainor; Monday, March 22 at
7 p.m. prayer service with Msgr. James Moroney; Tuesday March
23 no church service, however, we encourage parishioners to read
the scripture at home, spend time in reflection, or dedicate the
evening to works of charity; Wednesday, March 24 at 7 p.m.
conclusion of the retreat with Msgr. James Moroney. The topics
will address the vital issues of our life of faith and the role of St.
Joseph in our family and parish community life.
Let us pray to the Holy Spirit that the people who are in most
need of God’s grace will take an active part in these sacred days.
Please encourage your family members and friends to attend the
retreat with you.
SOLEMNITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
On Friday, March 19 we will observe the
solemnity of Saint Joseph, and the feast day of our
patron and parish, traditionally known as Odpust.
In preparation for this day, a 9-day novena began
on March 11 after the morning Mass and will
conclude on March 19 at the 7 p.m. liturgy. We
invite the parishioners, various organizations with
their respective banners and emblems, Parish Council, altar servers
and Children of Mary to attend.
This day is also a day of indulgence granted by the Holy Father to
Saint Joseph Basilica. Indulgences may be obtained under the
usual conditions which means visiting the Basilica, receiving
Communion (and the sacrament of penance if necessary) and
praying in the intention of the Holy Father. The indulgence could
be plenary or partial. The plenary indulgence may be obtained only
once; partial indulgence as many times as you visit the Basilica and
fulfill the above conditions.
—On Wednesday, March 17, we observe the festivity
of St. Patrick, the missionary of Ireland. The life of
this great man was dedicated to the Church and the
people. Although he was not Irish, Ireland was his
favorite country where he spent most of his life in
missionary work. We wish a Happy St. Patrick’s Day
to our Irish brothers and sisters!
PILGRIMAGE TO SAINT JOSEPH BASILICA
The traditional pilgrimage from the regional parishes under the
auspices of the Church of the Holy Cross in New Britain CT will
come to St. Joseph Basilica on Sunday, March 21 with their pastor.
The schedule for the pilgrimage includes confessions at 10:30 and
a concelebrated high Mass at 11 a.m. followed by lunch in the
cafeteria for the pilgrims. At 2 p.m. the group will return to the
Basilica for adoration with the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
and Gorzkie Zale at 3 p.m. This is the conclusion of the Polish
retreat. We anticipate approximately 100 people will travel from
New Britain.
MARCH CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
March 1-$50 Rodney Ziak, Webster; March 2-$50 Anthony
Szymczak, Webster; March 3-$75 Loretta Chabot, Webster; March
4-$50 Jean Duclos, N. Grosdale CT; March 5-$50 Dolores David,
Webster; March 6-$50 JoAnn & Jim Canty, Webster; March 7$100 Mary Levitre, Webster; March 8-$50 Cheryl Worster,
Webster; March 9-$50 Anthony Gentili, Thompson CT; March 10$75 Mary Gram, Webster; March 11-$50 Louis & Nancy Kiwak,
Webster; March 12-$50 Maryann Antinarella, Webster; March 13$50 Anna Kudron, Webster; March 14-$100 Joan A. Comeau,
Webster.
ATTENTION ALTAR SERVERS
A meeting for all altar servers will take place on Saturday,
March 20 at 1 p.m. in church. Schedules for Holy Week
services and Easter Sunday Masses will be made at this
meeting. Other issues will be discussed. Monsignor Tony is
asking every server to make a special effort to attend this
important meeting. Thank you.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
First Eucharist Student/Parent Session-March 14th after the 9:30
a.m. Mass in school. Make up session Wednesday, March 17th at
6:30 p.m.
RCIA. Following the homily at the 9:30 a.m. Mass we will
celebrate the Scrutinies with our elect. Please continue praying for
them.
Children’s Lenten Masses. Every Sunday during Lent at 9:30 a.m.
Mrs. Barbara Mazieka will conduct “Liturgy of the Word for
Children during the readings at Mass. Children in Grades 2 and
lower (including 3,4, and 5 year olds) will be called to the front of
the altar to be dismissed to go to the priest’s sacristy and return to
their seats to say the Creed.
Lenten Flower Sacrifices. Please remind your children to make
sacrifices and good deeds during the week, write them on paper and
bring to church. At Offertory they will exchange the note for a
flower which they will place at the base of our Lenten cross.
Religious Ed Classes - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday.
Confirmation Classes - 8 a.m. in the school on March 14, 21, 28.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Passion Play Practice Reminder - First practice will be Sunday
March 14 from 1-4 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Free Blood Pressure Clinic on
Wednesday, March 17 from 9-11 a.m. in Dr. Jeffrey Cohen’s office at
Hubbard on 340 Thompson Road.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Progressive Jackpot #57
Two Winner Take All’s - Special Door Prizes
Variety of Hot Home-Made Food - Free Coffee
Doors Open at 4 p.m. Games begin at 5:45 p.m.
Holy Rosary members will assist from 4-6 p.m.
LENTEN SCHEDULE
Sun. March 14 – Gorzkie Zale at 3 p.m.
Wed. March 17 - Mass at 7 p.m.
Thurs. March 18 - 7 p.m. Beginning of Polish Retreat - concluding on
Sun. March 21 at 3 p.m. with Gorzkie Zale
Fri. March 19 - Stations of the Cross at 1 p.m. At 7 p.m. St. Joseph
Feast Day Mass - bilingual
SACRED HEART SOCIETY
All members are encouraged to participate in the Palm Sunday
procession at the 11 a.m. liturgy. On Good Friday, the traditional
adoration services, and meditation on the Five Wounds of Jesus at the
Sepulcher will take place at 6:30 p.m. led by the Sacred Heart Society
and the choir followed by the singing of Gorzkie Zale.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
DRUGA KOLEKTA W T’ NIEDZIEL’ jest zbierana na
katolick oganizacj“ Catholic Relief Service, która organizuje
akcje pomocy szczególnie w nast“pstwach katastrof
óywio»owych jak w Haiti czy Chile. Oprócz tego wspieraj akcje
charytatywne w ponad 80 krajach. Prosimy o ofiarnoу.
KOLEKTA NA PARTNERS IN CHARITY – czyli coroczn
diecezjaln akcj“ mi»osierdzia b“dzie w przysz»y weekend 20 i
21 marca. W okresie wielkanocnym bierze udzia» w tej akcji 60
parafii naszej diecezji. Kwota wyznaczona na zbiórk“ w naszej
parafii wynosi $20,250. Ofiar“ moóna z»oóyƒ jednorazowo lub
roz»oóyƒ na raty. Biskup McManus nawo»uje, óe w tym
szczególnie trudnym okresie kryzysu ekonomicznego,
powinniÑmy si“ zjednoczyƒ w duchu mi»osierdzia i pomocy
biedniejszym od nas.
POLSKO-AMERYKA¼SCY WETERANI bior udzia» dzisiaj
w corocznej Mszy Ñw. o 8:15 rano, po której zaproszeni s na
Ñniadanie do Club Quarters na Ray St. Przez uczestnictwo we
Mszy Ñw. kieruj“ si“ mottem s»uóby Bogu i ojczyïnie. Weterani
s wzorem óycia i przyk»adem patriotyzmu i oddania w celu
zapewnienia wolnoÑci naszemu krajowi. Dzi“ki óo»nierzom
ameryka½skim ludzie w wielu krajach na Ñwiecie mog cieszyƒ
si“ wolnoÑci s»owa i religii w swoich niezaleónych pa½stwach.
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GAZETA CATHOLIC FREE PRESS. Przypominamy o
wykupieniu subskrypcji na t“ gazet“ w cenie tylko $23 za rok.
Parafia musi zap»aciƒ za 367 subskrypcji, a wykupi»o dopiero 61
rodzin. Dzi“kujemy tym, którzy zechcieli pomóc parafii
wykupujc subskrypcj“.
REKOLEKCJE PARAFIALNE po polsku b“da od 18 do 21
marca i b“d prowadzone przez ks. Jana Brzozowskiego z
Gietrzwa»du w Polsce. Rekolekcje si“ naboóe½stwem w czwartek
o godz. 7-wieczorem. W pitek o 7-wieczorem b“dzie Msza Ñw.
odpustowa z nauk. W sobot“ b“dzie Msza Ñw. o godz. 8 rano,
a w niedziel“ nauki rekolekcyjne b“d na Mszy Ñw. o godz. 7-ej
rano i 11-ej, a zako½czenie b“dzie na Gorzkich òalach o 3-ej
p.m. Zach“cam osoby mówice równieó po angielsku do wzi“cia
udzia»u w naukach rekolekcyjnych w obu j“zykach. Angielskie
nauki rozpoczn si“ 20 marca o 4 p.m. i zako½cz w Ñrod“, 23
marca o 7 p.m.
UROCZYSTOЂ ÐW. JÓZEFA patrona parafii przypada w
pitek, 19 marca. Zapraszamy wszystkich na dwuj“zyczn Msz“
Ñw. odpustow o godz. 7 wieczorem. Przypominami ze to jest
rowniez dzien do uzyskania odpustu zupelnego pod zwyklemi
warunkami z okazji swieta patrona Bazyliki. Bedzie tez
mozliwosc skorzystania z sakramentu poluty o godz. 6:30 p.m.
Z tego wzgledu nie bedzie wspolnej Drogi Krzyzowej.
MINISTRANCI – spotkanie ministrantów b“dzie w przysz»
sobot“, 20 marca o godz. 1 p.m. w koÑciele. Wtedy ustalony
b“dzie program i porzdek pos»ugi podczas Wielkiego Tygodnia.
Bardzo prosz“ o powaóne potraktowanie tego spotkania.
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