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.
Thursday - 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.
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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-October 22
4:00
r.s. Jerome (month’s mind), Victoria (anniv.) & Anthony
Groh - int. family
Sunday-October 23
7:00
r.s. Henryk Morga - int. Aniela Jankowska
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Edward W. Szymczak (44th anniv.) - int. children
Baptism - Brooklyn McCarthy
11:00
s.p. Stanislaw i Anna Lepkowski - int. syn, Marek
Chrzest - Sofia Dziubasik
Monday-October 24
6:30
r.s. Ziggy Czernicki - int. wife, Doris
2:00pm Nursing Home - Webster Manor
Tuesday-October 25
6:30
Za wypominki
Wednesday-October 26
6:30
r.s. Sally Jerominek - int. Kozub family
7:00
r.s. Felix Miller - int. Edward Sitkowski, Roland
Malboeuf & John Hickey
Thursday-October 27
6:30
r.s. Alexandra (1st anniv.) & Alexander Brzostek - int.
Sheehan and Brzostek families
Friday-October 28
6:30
r.s. Veronica Sabaj (41st anniv.) - int. family
7:00
r.s. Wanda Sitkowski - int. Msgr. Czarnecki
Saturday-October 29
7:00
r.s. Hattie (anniv.), Henry, Robert, & Sylvia Grzych,
Elaine Ruda & Lisa Kuszewski - int. Virginia Woznicki
& family
4:00pm r.s. Deceased members of Kujawski & Kozlowski
families - int. family
Sunday-October 30
7:00
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
8:15
r.s. Anna Godzik - int. daughter, sons & families
9:30
r.s. Anthony Placzek (1st anniv.) - int. family
11:00
s.p. Jozef Suchanek - int. corka, Jasia z rodzina
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - October 16, 2011
Weekly $4282.85; Diocesan Obligations $112; Fall School
Appeal $40; Fuel $267.
I am grateful to those who support our parish with sacrificial
giving, especially in these difficult times. Please remember that
our weekly budget is $7,500 to continue our vital services to the
parish. Next week the Finance Board will review the financial
issues, including the pledge increases from the “Shared Blessings”
Program. At that time they will make serious and far reaching
recommendations. The Gym and Parish Center are being built by
people outside of the parish, but this ongoing operation is our
responsibility.
Stewardship Note. We fulfill the commandment to love our
neighbor when we exercise good stewardship–joyfully sharing our
gifts of life, abilities, and resources to meet our neighbor’s need.
Word of life. Today it is clear that the death penalty no longer
serves a useful purpose in protecting the sanctity of human life.
Perhaps once it was the only way society could protect itself from
those who would destroy the life of others, but today in most
modern nations, judicial and penal systems have improved so much
that they effectively remove further danger to innocent people by
incarcerating the perpetrators of criminal violence. Imprisonment
is effective in removing the offender from society. Importantly, it
allows time for repentance and rehabilitation. And the one sure
result of executing prisoners is to make us as a people more
vengeful-seeking retribution and satisfying our outrage at the
violent crime by more violence.
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“You shall love the Lord God, with all your heart, with all
your soul, and with all your mind.”–Matthew 22:37
LIVING JUSTLY “You give that back right now!” How many of
us have heard that line, probably more than once, as we were
growing up? We come home with the trophy of what we thought
was a really sweet deal, only to have our parents undo our profits
by making us return the spoils. They had a different idea of what
constituted a “fair trade agreement.” Justice in our dealings with
others continues to be an important measure of our character, and
like a good parent, God cares very much about how we treat each
other and about how others treat us. God hears the cry of the poor,
and answers the call of the oppressed. God’s beloved children are
not to behave like bullies.
The second collection next weekend is for all remaining envelopes
in your budget packet.
CEMETERY PROCESSION
The annual cemetery procession will take place on Sunday, Oct.
30th at 2:00pm. It is a tradition that all organizations with their
banners and appropriate medals meet at the cross to pray for our
deceased loved ones. Let our presence in the procession, our
prayers and placing a light be an expression of our special
remembrance. Please contact family members and friends who
have loved ones buried at St. Joseph Garden of Peace to join us for
this day of remembrance.
ALL SOULS DAY
For all the living people in this world Christmas has spiritual and
social dimensions. On this day people participate in Divine
Worship and exchange gifts. For all the deceased people in
purgatory, All Souls Day is their Christmas. They cannot earn
merits for themselves–they totally depend on family and friends.
The existence of purgatory and temporal punishment is the core of
the Church’s teaching and fundamental principle of eternal justice
of God. It is most important that those who are temporarily in a
place preparing to enter the eternal kingdom of joy need and
deserve our attention.
Perhaps your mother or father or close family members anticipate
your help. You can provide assistance and communicate with them
through offering a Mass or perform a good deed on behalf of their
soul. The lighting of the traditional votive light is the least you can
do. There are some weekday Masses at 7:00am still available for
2011. Please call the rectory for more information.
125th JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
The collection for the 125th Jubilee Anniversary Fund for
October 16th was extremely low. Many things have yet to be
completed including a heater unit for the church. Our Church and
the parish have always been the pride of our parishioners and we
are bound to keep this tradition.
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and we must each determine what our talents and resources are and
use them in thanksgiving to God for all he has given us.
JUBILEE COMMITTEE NEWS
--Sylvia Kitka & Betty Sabaj
At our last meeting we finalized events for October and
continued to plan the year’s upcoming activities. November
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
events include a seminar on the upcoming changes in the Mass, a
The Knights of Columbus Council #12980 again would like to
parish dinner and a tribute to our Felician Sisters. Next meeting is
help needy families in the area with the purchase of turkeys and all
scheduled for Thurs., Nov. 3rd at 6:30pm in the rectory.
the trimmings. They will accept donations at our Basilica on the
weekend of Nov. 12th & 13th. Your monetary gifts will be
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
st
appreciated to help those in need.
Save the Date. Home School Association will hold its 1
General Meeting of the 2011-2012 school year on Tues., Oct. 25th
1-25 CLUB NEWS
at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. Speakers will include: Susan
The new segment of the 1-25 Club started on Sept. 24th. We are
Butler (Wells Center) and Ken Chauvin (St. Joseph School
looking for new members. The purpose of the Club is for social
Counselor). They will provide attendees with a wealth of wellness
gatherings and to financially aid St. Joseph School and parish
and child/student mentoring information. Child care will be
needs. Memberships are open to anyone who pays $1.00 per week
provided in the afterschool room.
for 25 weeks. Payments may be made in full or in $5.00
SJS Halloween Parade. On Mon., Oct. 31st, the SJS students
increments. In the past proceeds were donated for oil for the
and faculty will bring their very best Halloween costumes to
school children.
school. The parade will begin at 1:00pm and travel along
Any questions, feel free to call any of the following Captains:
Whitcomb St., Robinson St., and Lincoln St. before concluding at
Theresa Wagner-508-943-4043; Dianne Wasielewski-508-943the front door of the rectory.
3524; Madge Gromelski-508-943-8247; Jo-Ann Canty-508-9438587; Ellie Noga-508-943-0592; Pat Parslow-508-943-3332;
DONATIONS
Barbara Kryger-508-943-2253; Betty Meagher-508-943-4255.
St. Joseph School. We acknowledge a donation of $300 from
Chairman, Theresa Jankowski-508-943-5355;Co-Chairman,
M/M Dwayne Levasseur for the new reading series and handbooks.
Connie Czechowski-508-943-2652
This is a percentage from an unexpected blessing. This is indeed a
discipleship in practice. On behalf of our school children, Thank
1-25 Club Winner for 1st week - #92 Anthony Gentile
You and may God Bless You and your family!
2nd week - #213 Alan Brackett
The total cost of the new reading series and workbooks for
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Grades K-5 is almost $35,000. So far we have collected $2,621.25
“A Splash of Panache Fashion Show” - presented by the St.
including the $40 from this past Sunday’s collection. Through my
Joseph Polish Women’s Club on Sunday, Nov. 6th from 11am fund raising effort outside of the parish and from a few concerned
4pm. at Indian Ranch. Dinner at 1pm and fashion show at 2pm.
parishioners we were able to pay almost $19,000. The balance due
–Donation $30.00. Come join us for a day of fun, friendship and
to McGraw-Hill is $13,521.26 as of Oct. 19th.
I am
good food. Call Jane Wilk, President at (508)943-2236 for details.
grateful to these several individuals who replied to my personal
letter and I trust that those who did not respond will come to the aid
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
of the children as soon as possible. Mc-Graw Hill is expecting a
Religious Education and Confirmation Class-No class
full payment by the end of October and were not willing to provide
Monday, Oct. 31st due to Halloween.
a payment plan.
We are continuing our search for people to help as substitute
CONTRACTOR BIDS
catechists on call. Training will be provided. Please call the Rel.
Bids from contractors for the grading and excavation of the
Ed. Office for more information.
Kozik property have been returned and will be reviewed by the
“Light the Night with Jesus and the Saints”-Wednesday,
committee and after approval by the Diocese results will be
October 26th - 6:30 - 7:30pm in the school. All are welcome to
announced.
celebrate with us as we meet Saints, play saintly games, share
saintly snacks and have lots of saintly fun! Event is free to all
STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE
parishioners.
th
Father Gregory, Sylvia Kitka and Betty Sabaj attended the 5
Discussion of Changes in the Mass with Father Grzegorz on
Diocesan Stewardship Conference at St. Joseph Parish Center in
Nov.
9th at 7pm in the school. Deepen your understanding of the
Auburn this past week. The keynote speaker was Auxiliary Bishop
new changes in Mass and be ready for them on the First Sunday of
Robert Morneau of Green Bay, WI, who is recognized as one of the
Advent, Nov. 27th. Parishioners of all ages are welcome.
top stewardship experts in the United States. He addressed the
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large gathering about the mission of stewardship and of our
responsibility as disciples of Jesus Christ to acknowledge that all
we possess is a gift from God and we are responsible to use these
gifts to the utmost of our ability and return them to God in
abundance. We are to receive God’s gifts gratefully and nurture
and share these gifts with others. We must look deep inside
ourselves and answer to: What is my gift? What makes me
happiest and most gratified? How am I nurturing and using these
gifts justly and sacrificially? Stewardship requires discipline and
sacrifice and Bishop Morneau reiterated, “if we care, we share”.
Our parish offers us many opportunities to practice stewardship
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
“Tent City” Camping Event for Homeless Awareness- Mrs.
Valcour will hold the 3rd Annual “Be thankful For Our Homes” tent
camping event in her backyard on Friday, Nov. 4th, 7pm until
10am, Saturday, Nov. 5th. This event is for 6th-12th graders. The
backyard will be turned into a “Tent City”, similar to those
unfortunately found in many cities across the nation. We will also
collect any gently used coats, new hats, gloves and scarves and any
canned goods anyone would like to donate. Please contact Mrs.
Valcour.
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TRI-VALLEY, INC. MONEY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Tri-Valley, Inc. Money Management Program is a free service
that assists low income elders who are at risk of losing their
independence due to an inability to manage their own finances.
Carefully screened, trained, insured and supervised volunteers are
matched with elders who need help. Call Tri-Valley, Inc. at (508)9496640 for details.
Upcoming Area Events
German American Cultural Society, 78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket, RI
invites all to an afternoon of entertainment with the Eddie Forman
Orchestra on Sunday, Oct. 30th. Music and dancing will begin at 2:00 6:00pm. For more information contact Erika Danner at (401)723-3549.
“Reflections on the Letters of Paul” is designed for adult
discussion of this portion of Holy Scripture. Sessions will be held at St.
Louis Church Hall, Webster at 6:30pm on Nov. 3rd and Nov. 17th. There
is no fee. Please bring a bible and a friend. Light refreshments will be
available.
Gather Us in 2011 - Women’s Conference will be held on Saturday,
Nov. 5th at the DCU Center, Worcester, MA. All women and guests are
invited to attend this day long event featuring presentations and
workshops on women’s maturing spirituality. The day will conclude
with liturgy celebrated by retired Auxiliary Bishop George E. Rueger.
Brochures are available in the back of the Church.
Felician Sisters Pre-Christmas Fair-to be held on Sat., Nov. 12th
from 9am - 3pm at the Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 1315 Enfield
St., Enfield, CT. Lunch will be served 11am - 2pm, bingo at 1pm.
Babkas and craft gifts will be for sale. Proceeds will benefit the elderly
and infirm sisters. Please support our Sisters who have served us for
many years.
Harrington Health Care- is sponsoring Veteran’s Appreciation
Luncheon on Monday, Nov. 14th at 12pm at Point Breeze Restaurant,
Webster, MA. As seating is limited it is necessary that you R.S.V.P.
by Nov. 4th by calling (508)949-8795.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
TRZYDZIESTA NIEDZIELA ZWYKºA
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òyƒ sprawiedliwie. „Masz to natychmiast oddaƒ!” Jak wiele razy w
naszym dzieci½stwie s»yszeliÑmy podobne s»owa w sytuacji, kiedy
przynosiliÑmy do domu, coÑ co wydawa»o nam si“, óe zdobyliÑmy
robic dobry interes. Nasi rodzice mieli jednak na ten temat kompletnie
odmienne zdanie.
Sprawiedliwoу w naszych kontaktach z innymi jest istotnym
wskaïnikiem jakoÑci naszego charakteru. Dlatego tez Bóg, jako dobry
rodzic, tyle troski poÑwi“ca temu, jak powinniÑmy traktowaƒ innych i
jak powinniÑmy byƒ przez nich traktowani. On wys»uchuje wo»ania
ubogich i odpowiada na proÑby uciÑnionych. Pragnie, by Jego
umi»owane dzieci nigdy nie zachowywa»y si“ sposób dokuczliwy wobec
innych.
PROCESJA NA CMENTARZU Doroczna procesja z okazji
UroczystoÑci Wszystkich Ðwi“tych zostanie odprawiona 30
païdziernika (niedziela) o godz. 14:00. Tradycyjnie organizacje
parafialne s proszone o udzia» w procesji ze swoimi sztandarami i
odznaczeniami. Zbieramy si“ pod krzyóem na cmentarzu, gdzie
b“dziemy modliƒ si“ za naszych bliskich zmar»ych. Niech nasza
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obecnoу, modlitwa, zapalony znicz, czy przyniesione kwiaty b“d
wyrazem szczególnej pami“ci o naszych bliskich zmar»ych. Prosimy o
przekazani informacji o procesji wszystkim, których bliscy s
pochowani na naszym cmentarzu.
DZIE¼ ZADUSZNY dla zmar»ych w czyуcu jest jak dla nas óyjcych
dzie½ Boóego Narodzenia. Oni juó nie mog liczyƒ na swoje zas»ugi.
Mog jedynie polegaƒ na nas, swoich krewnych i przyjacio»ach i na
nasze dary dla nich ofiarowane.
Istnienie czasowej kary w czyуcu stanowi integralny element
nauczania Teologii ChrzeÑcija½skiej i jest oparte na fundamencie Boóej
sprawiedliwoÑci. Nie wiemy dok»adnie na czym polega owa kara,
wiemy jednak, óe ci którzy s w czyуcu oczyszczaj si“ z przywizania
do grzechu i z»a, aby móc wejу do Królestwa Boóego.
Kaódy z nas ma w gronie swoich bliskich, kogoÑ, kto juó zako½czy»
swoj ziemsk w“drówk“ i byƒ moóe w»aÑnie teraz potrzebuje pomocy
i wsparcia. Moóemy im pomóc ofiarujc np. Msze Ñw. lub spe»niajc
dobry uczynek w ich intencji.
ZBIÓRKA JUBILEUSZOWA, która mia»a miejsce w ubieg»a
niedziele niestety nie wypad»a zbyt dobrze. Tymczasem jest bardzo
wiele prac do wykonania, które wymagaj nak»adów finansowych m. in.
ogrzewanie w koÑciele. Stan naszego kosciola i warunki w nim
panujace zawsze by»y powodem dumy parafian. Nie pozwólmy, óeby
to si“ zmieni»o.
DATKI . Pragniemy bardzo serdecznie podzi“kowaƒ panu Levaseur za
ofiar“ w wysokoÑci $300 z»oóona na pokrycie kosztów zakupu
programu nauki czytania dla klas K-5. W sumie zebraliÑmy w naszej
parafii $2621 na ten cel. W po»czeniu z innymi ofiarami, które
wp»yn“»y z zewntrz parafii na dzie½ dzisiejszy mamy zebrane prawie
$19000 z $35000, które trzeba zap»aciƒ za ów program. Jestem
wdzi“czny tym, którzy odpowiedzieli na wys»ane listy z proÑb o
pomoc. Ufam, óe ci którzy jeszcze nie odpowiedzieli na nie, uczyni to
w najbliószym czasie. Kompania Mc-Graw Hill oczekuje sp»aty ca»oÑci
sumy wraz z ko½cem païdziernika.
STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE W ubieg»y wtorek odby»a si“ juó
pita diecezjalna konferencja poÑwi“cona zaangaóowaniu chrzeÑcijan
w óycie KoÑcio»a. Biskup Robert Morneau, który przewodniczyl temu
spotkaniu zaprezentowa» g»ówne nurty w jakich powinno realizowaƒ si“
zaangaóowanie w óycie wspólnoty wiernych. PodkreÑli», óe wszystko,
co posiadamy pochodzi od Boga i jest Jego darem, za który jesteÑmy
odpowiedzialni, nie tylko w piel“gnowaniu go ale i jednoczeÑnie w
wykorzystywaniu go dla dobra innych.
Kaódy chrzeÑcijanin powinien zadaƒ sobie pytanie: Jaki jest mój dar?
Co czyni mnie bardziej szcz“Ñliwym i zadowolonym. Jak rozwijam ten
dar i czy uóywam go sprawiedliwie i z poÑwi“ceniem? Zaangaóowanie
wymaga poÑwi“cenia i samodyscypliny w myÑl zasady: „If I care I
share”.
Nasza parafia oferuje wiele moóliwoÑci zaangaóowania i wspó»pracy.
Wystarczy jedynie okreÑliƒ nasze talenty i moóliwoÑci, a nast“pnie
chcieƒ uóywaƒ ich z wdzi“cznoÑci za wszystko, co otrzymaliÑmy od
Boga.
WYNIKI PRZETARGU na prace przy rozbiorce domu i przygotowaniu
terenu pod przyszla budowe sali gimnastycznej po zatwierdzeniu przez diecezje
zostana niebawem ogloszone.