Apr 4, 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
_Easter Vigil _Saturday-April 3 _
7 p.m. For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
_Easter Sunday-April 4 _ Wiellkanoc _
6:00
Resurrection Mass - Rezurekcja
8:15
For the benefactors of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
For the children and youth of our parish
11:00
Za chorych i cierpiacych w naszej parafii
For the sick and suffering of our parish
Monday-April 5
6:30
r.s. William and Lucy Walkowiak and daughter Virginia
2 pm
Christopher Heights
Tuesday-April 6
6:30
r.s. Frances E. Krystyniak -int. Holy Rosary Sodality
Wednesday-April 7
6:30
r.s. Alice Knych (anniv.) -int. husband, son and family
7:00
r.s. Leonard and Frances Jacob -int. son and grandson
Thursday-April 8
6:30
r.s. Michael Zalewski -int. Helen Dunbar and family
Friday-April 9
6:30
r.s. Stacia A. Murzycki -int. Rose Rekowski and family
Saturday-April 10
7:00
r.s. Rose Zmeatra -int. son John and family
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s.Louis Grych (5th anniv.) -int. family
Sunday-April 11
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Felix E. Miller (1st anniversary) -int. wife and fam.
9:30
r.s. Edward Kozlowski (5th anniversary)
-int. wife Sylvia and fam.
11:00
s.p.Jozef Szczepaniak -int. Maria Morga z rodzina
1 p.m. Baptism - John William Hall
1-25 Club
The new 1-25 Club segment will begin very shortly. Please
reserve your membership by notifying your Club Captains: Jo-Ann
Canty 508-943-8587; Connie Czechowski 508-9432652; Barbara
Kryger 508-943-2253; Betty Meagher 508-943-4255; Eleanor
Noga 508-943-0592; Pat Parslow 508-943-3332; Theresa Wagner
508-943-4043; Dianne Wasielewski 508-943-3524; Theresa
Jankowski 508-943-5355.
This is a great way to help the school and the parish. Your support
is greatly appreciated. New members, parishioners or nonparishioners are welcome. If anyone has any questions please call
Theresa Jankowski 508-943-5355 or Connie Czechowski 508-9432652.
SANCTUARY VOTIVE CANDLES
For the week of April 4, 2010 through April 10, 2010
Main Altar
Candle I - In loving memory of Alice Knych
Given by husband, son and family
Blessed Mother Altar
Candle I and II - In memory of Pope John Paul II on the
5th anniversary of his death
Given by Jan and Danuta Kolodziej
EASTER SUNDAY
April 4, 2010
The high point of our
Christian faith and the most
holy day in the Church year is
celebrated today. “If Christ
has not been raised, then
empty (too) is our preaching;
empty too, your faith” says
Saint Paul (1 Corinthians
15:14). It is not easy for us to
imagine the reality of Christ’s
passion and then the great
glory of Easter. Even artists have difficulties portraying the
risen Jesus. The glorified, risen Jesus seems beyond even
the greatest artistic imagination. He must have looked
different in some ways, as his followers fail to recognize
him at first, even the ones who know him best, and Jesus
has to assure them. He invited the skeptical Thomas to
touch his wounds, he appears and eats breakfast with Peter
and six others on the lake shore and–in the intimacy of a
shared meal at Emmaus–two disciples realize who he is as
he takes bread, blesses and breaks it, and gives it to them.
They “see” him by his actions. We receive this same Jesus
as the bread blessed and broken at every Eucharist, and this
is not just a symbol: the Lord truly gives himself to us. True
faith transforms us. Some have a sudden conversion, while
for others it is a slower process that unfolds over time. If we
come to know the truth of Easter it will overflow from our
own life into those around us.
WESOLEGO ALLELUJA - HAPPY EASTER
The second collection next weekend is directed toward the
Utility and Energy Costs
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE COLLECTION
The second collection today is directed toward the educational
excellence at Saint Joseph School. The majority of our parishioners
were educated and formed their character at Saint Joseph’s.
Needless to say they carry many fond memories of this educational
institution which made such an impact on their entire life. During
the Easter season there are many alumni who are coming home
from different states to celebrate Easter. Likewise, they owe their
success to their Alma Mater, St. Joseph School.
We are pleased to inform you that the enrollment is increasingly
growing across the board. In fact, the large number of applicants
for Pre-K next year will enable us to separate the 3-year-olds and
4-year-olds with different programs and different rooms. This
would prevent the children from repeating the same material if they
are two years in the Pre-K program. In this new arrangement Preschool will accommodate only 3-year-olds with a program adjusted
to their age and Pre-K for 4-year olds as an immediate preparation
for Kindergarten with an advanced curriculum. In doing so we are
responding to the national trend which emphasizes the 3-year-old
organized educational setting.. Whether you are a graduate of Saint
Joseph School, a visitor or a parishioner, we trust that the quality
of education of children is the highest priority in your
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charitable giving. The students of Saint Joseph School depend on
your assistance, need your support and count on your commitment
and generosity. The second collection this weekend will be taken
by the students of Saint Joseph School. If you are not prepared
to make an offering today, you may make your contribution at a
later date.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
A nine-day novena to the Divine Mercy began on Good Friday at
the 6:30 p.m. services and prayed each morning thereafter at the
6:30 p.m. Mass. It will conclude with services on April 11th at 3
p.m. with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, singing of the
chaplet and benediction.
The devotion to the Divine Mercy was practiced in various
countries throughout the centuries. Pope John Paul II extended it to
the Universal Church and declared that it be celebrated on the
second Sunday fo Easter called Divine Mercy Sunday. The Pope
also enriched this Sunday by granting aa plenary indulgence, under
the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic
communion, and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father). You
are required to visit the church or chapel on this day and make an
intention to obtain the indulgence for one aperson, living or dead.
The first Sunday devotion to the Divine Mercy will not be held
today. We encourage the people to make a privae novena to the
Divine Mercy.
ANOINTING SERVICE
On Sunday, April 11th, at 2:30 p.m. the Sacrament of the Sick will
be administered in our St. Joseph Basilica. Traditionally, the Sacred
Heart Society members have been available to assist with the
elderly, wheelchairs etc. in the church. We encourage parishioners
to bring their loved ones for this special sacramental opportunity.
THE RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL LIVES OF
AMERICAN 18-23 YEAR OLDS
Dr. Christian Smith of the University of Notre Dame will offer a
special lecture on research that has been done on the subject of the
religious and spiritual lives of Americana 18-23 year olds. It is not
likely that any American’s research on this vitally important subject
surpasses that of Dr. Smith. The lecture, which is free and open to
the public, will be given in the Rehm Library (in Smith Hall) at the
College of the Holy Cross this Wednesday, April 7th; at 7:30 p.m.
We hope you will attend. For further information please visit:
http://www.holycross.edu/crec/calendar/lecture_series/deitchman
_lecture.
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Happy birthday wishes go out to the following parishioners who
will celebrate their ‘90's birthdays this month. Stasia Bardy, Walter
Gontowski, Stephanie Kos, Sally Laskowski, Michaline Moroz,
Esther Popiak, Harriet Stoica, Helen Thompson, and Bessie
Tremblay. May your days be filled with love and laughter and
healthy days out in the spring sunshine!
Some facts about April: The Romans called the month Aprilis. It
may come from a word meaning “to open” or it may come from
Aphrodite, the Greek name for the goddess of love. Some animals
that hibernate are usually coming out of their burrows in April. The
birds fly back northward or they settle down to have their families.
The bees and butterflies begin to gather nectar from the first
flowers of the season. Daisy and the sweet pea are the flowers of
the month. Diamond is the birthstone. April is the month when our
beloved Pope John Paul II went to heaven to receive his just
reward.
DONATIONS
St. Joseph School. We are most grateful to the Parish Bingo for the
donation of $2000 for the benefit of the school. We thank all those
who support this social event whose proceeds are directed either to
the school or the parish.
St. Joseph School Gym and Parish Center. In memory of Dela
Mroczek Pakulski given by Charlotte Madura Skarbek.
POLISH CULINARY HERITAGE
A unique cookbook is available to preserve our Polish culinary
heritage for future generations! Included in the cookbook are: A
brief history of Polish food customs; a great variety of pierogi and
golabki recipes, an unusual collection of cheese cake recipes;
Polish Thanksgiving breads and babki; a variety of recipes for
paczki, krupnik, zur, chrusciki, cwikla, bigos, nalesniki and more.
Order now - $10 donation plus $3 postage and handling. Write to
Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 84 K Street, Turners Falls, MA
01376.
SCHOOL NEWS
SJS 2010 Annual Spring Fling Dinner and Auction. Don’t forget
to buy your tickets to this annual event being held April 9, 2010 at
Point Breeze. Tickets are only $20 per person, with your choice of
London Broil, Haddock or Teriyaki Chicken. Please join us for an
enjoyable evening out and help support Saint Joseph School in its
quest towards educational excellence. Tickets can be purchased at
the school office. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Pennies for Patients Campaign. During the month of March,
students from Saint Joseph’s were busy counting and collecting
coins for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Pennies
for Patients Campaign. The children raised a total of $873.87. Top
classroom winner was the 4th grade, bringing in a total of $213.35.
They have earned a pizza party to be provided by the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society. Also classrooms raising $100 or more earned
pennants to be proudly displayed in their classrooms. Bronze
pennants for $100 raised go to Pre-K and Grade 2. Grade 4 will
receive a silver pennant for their funds raised over $200. Thank you
to everyone for your generosity. Great Job!! – Cindi Gardner
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
RCIA. At the Easter Vigil we celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation
and the Rite of Reception into the full communion of the Catholic
Church. Several parishioners will be baptized, receive their First
Eucharist, or the Rite of Reception. Please pray as a parish
community to help them grow and mature in the Christian life and
to develop a genuine Catholic world view. Congratulations to
everyone and welcome fully into our parish community.
Lenten Flower Sacrifices. Thank you to all the children for
making loving sacrifices and doing good deeds for others during
Lent. Your Lenten Flower sacrifices made a beautiful gift to Jesus
for Easter. Keep up the good work!
Religious Ed - Classes 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday.
First Eucharist #3 Student/Parent Session on April 11 after the
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9:30 a.m. Mass. Make up session on April 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Confirmation Class. April 11 from 1-7 p.m. Retreat at Oakhurst
Retreat Center.
Catechists and assistant catechists are needed for our catechetical
program. Would you be interested in helping? RCIA?
Confirmation? Our younger grades? Please call Religious
Education Office for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: Bingo will not be played this Sunday.
Games will resume on April 11th.
MARCH CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
Mar. 29-$50 Bill Ceppetelli; Mar. 30-$50 Barbara Kryger; March
31-$500 Andrew Balcom, N. Grosvenordale CT. Congratulations
to all our winners, supporters and especially to our sellers!
HARRINGTON HEALTHCARE AT HUBBARD
Free Blood Pressure Clinics! 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Upcoming dates: April 21, May 19, and June 21 from 9-to 11 a.m.
at Dr. Jeffrey Cohen’s Office.
FESTIVAL NEWS
On Tuesday, March 23rd, a general meeting was held in the school
cafeteria to formulate plans for the 37th St. Joseph Parish Festival.
We are pleased to announce the leadership of the festival:
Mr. James Davey, co-chairperson
Mrs. Eilene Fanning, co-chairperson
Mrs. Barbara Mazeika, Treasurer
The topic of discussion centered around booth chair people. We
are looking for chairpersons for the Garage sale, and Grounds crew.
To volunteer call either Mrs. Fanning or Mr. Davey.
We extend our sincere thanks to Mr. John Bronzo, co-chairman
of many past festivals. We are grateful for his dedication, initiatives
and enthusiasm that he displayed. We look forward to seeing you
John, as a guest at this year’s festival.
The main income from the festival is the Money Raffle and the
Kitchen. You have already received the tickets and we ask that you
buy/sell them and return at your earliest convenience.
“NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN”
Catholic Charities of South County and Bernadette Circle No.
709, Daughters of Isabella extend an invitation to the 6th Annual
Candlelight Vigil for abused, deceased children of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts on Friday evening, April 16 at
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 6:30 p.m. We call upon the
community to make a personal commitment to support vulnerable
families not only in April which happens to be National Child
Abuse and Neglect Awareness month, but everyday!
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
UROCZYSTOЂ ZMARTWYCHWSTANIA PA¼SKIEGO
Przeóywamy radosn Uroczystoу Zmartwychwstania Pa½skiego.
Chrystus Zmartwychwsta»! Pokona» Ñmierƒ i szatana. Przywróci»
w»aÑciwy sens naszemu óyciu. Wniós» w nasze óycie now
nadziej“, óe i my kiedyÑ zmartwychwstaniemy i b“dziemy óyƒ na
wieki z Bogiem. Ðmierƒ nie jest juó straszna, bo nie ko½czy
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definitywnie naszego óycia. Niech ta nadzieja rozÑwietla mroki
naszego óycia. Niech Chrystus Zmartwychwsta»y swoj »ask
umacnia nas, dodaje si», abyÑmy moc Chrystusowego Zwyci“stwa
mogli powstawaƒ do nowego, lepszego óycia. Niech w naszych
sercach zagoÑci Chrystusowy Pokój, który by» pierwszym darem
Jezusa dla uczniów, do których zwróci» si“ z pozdrowieniem
„Pokój wam”.
NOWENNA DO MILOSIERDZIA BOZEGO
Druga Niedziela po Swietach Wielkanocnych jest niedziela
milosierdzia Bozego. W Wielki Piatek rozpoczniemy dziewiecio
dniowa nownne do Milosierdzia Bozeg ktora zbedzie zakonczona
uroczytsym nabozenstwem w niedziele 11 kwietnoa o godz. 3-ej.
po poludniu.W Dzien Zmartwychwsatania Pana Jezusa, modlitwa
Nowenny bedzie po kazdej Mszy sw. zamiast nabozenstwa
popoludniu.
DRUGA KOLEKTA NIEDZIELI WIELKANOCNEJ
Jest przeznaczona na szkole sw. Jozefa.Wiekszosc parafian
otrzymala wyksztalcenie i wlasciwa, katolicka formacje w szkole
sw. Jozefa. Rowniez wielu abosolwentow ktorzy z roznych stanow
przyjada na Swieta do rodzinnego domu zawdzeiecza swoje
sukcesy osoboiste I zawodowe naszej szkole..
Z zadowoleniem podajemy do wiadomosci ze w ostanich dwoch
miesiacach zapisy do szkoly drastycznie wzrosly. Rowniez po raz
pierwszy ze wzgledu na duza liczbe dzieci w Przedszkolu, mozemy
rozdzielic na dwie klasy: tzw.Pre-School dla trzech letnich oraz PrK dla 4-tero letnich. Pozwoli nam to stworzyc odpowiedni program
do poziomu dzieci jak rowzniez dzieci ktore sa po dwa lata w PreK bedzie miec oddzielne programy.
Jestem przekonany ze szkola sw. Jozefa dla wszytkich z nas ma
wielkie znaczenie dlatego wierze ze w duchu wdziecznosci za
wszelkie blogoslawienstwa wesporzemy ofiarnie szkole sw. Jozefa.
FESTIWAL PARAFIALNY
We wqtorek 23 marca bylo ogolne zebranie dla wszytskich
zaintetresowanych tego rocznym 37-mym Festiwalem. Chcemy
poinformowac ze chairmen Fetiwalu beda: Mr. James Davey oraz
Eilene Fanning, skarbnikiem bedzie Barbara Mazeika.Potrzbujemy
chairperson dla przygotowania wszelkich stoisk oraz sprzdarzy
roznych starych artykulow. Bilety loteri pinieznej zostaly juz
wyslane i barfzo prosimy by je sprzedac jak najszybciej.
Dla wszytskich parafian zycze wszelkich lask od
Zmartwychwstalego Pana Jezusa dla wszystkich rodzin,
dzieci oraz calej spolecznosci Bazyliki sw. Jozefa.
Smacznego jajka- Wesolego Alleluja.