Saint Joseph cBasi(ica A - St. Joseph Basilica, Webster

Saint Joseph cBasi(ica
A
Parish of the 'Thir6Mi1Thnnium
Mission Statement
Saint Joseph Parish is committed to proclaim the gospel message of Jesus
Christ as a Catholic community offaith, 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.saintjosephbasffica.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 &m.(Polish); 9:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m. (Bilingual)
6:30 &m.; 7:00 a.m.
CONFESSIONS - SPOWLEDZ
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 am. - l2 noon & lp.m.-4p.m.
Wednesday - Office Is Closed!
Please call ahead for an appointment with a priest.
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector............................ Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Adm. Secretary............... Terry Miller
Financial Secretary......... Ewa Mamro
508-949-2985
Dir. of Rel. Ed . .............. Mary Jolda
Organist.......................... Robert Wójcik
Cemetery Manager ........ Kevin Rekowski
Sacristans ..................Al Richard & Joseph Ziak
RCLA (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 MIEMBERSifiP: If you would like to become part of
St. Joseph Parish Family, please call the rectory.
SAKRAMENT CRRZTU: W wyznaczone niedziele. Proszç
zadzwonié na plebaniç, aby ustalié datç. Rodzice zobowklzani 54
do krótkiej katechezy.
SAKRAMIENT MALZENSTWA: Narzeczeni powinni
zawiadomié kancelarie parafialn4 rok przed dat4 glubu.
SAKRAMENT CHORYCH: Po sakramentaln4, poslugç
ksiçdza prosze dzwonié us plebaniç.
ZAPISY DO PARAFU: Parafla 9w. Józefa serdecznie zaprasza
nowych czlonków. 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......................Ms. Jennifer Mahlert
October 11, 2009 - 11 pazdziernik 2009 r.
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Masses for the week Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-October 10
4:00
For the deceased members of Kujawski and
Kozlowski families -mt. family
Sunday-October 11
?'?Solemnity of Elevation
7:00
8:15
9:30
11:00
1 p.m.
- Hebrews 4:12a
of Church to Status of Basilica t
Zaparafian
r.s. Tessie L enkiewicz (lSth ann.)-int. son and daughters
r.s. Richard D. Zack -mt. wife and family
s.p. Kurpiel, Kudron, Plewa rodziny i Agnieszka
Brzegowska -mt. Anna i Edward Kudron
Baptism of Jordyn Lynne Poplawski and
Nina Jean Poplawski
3p.m. Wedding Heather Duclos and Michael Laughlin
Monday-October 12
r.s. Wiadyslaw Kurpiel i. Ryszard i Ursula
Kokocinski
2 p.m. Oakwood Nursing Home
6:30
Tuesday-October 13
6:30
r.s. William J. Skarbek -mt. Alice Skarbek and family
Wednesday-October 14
6:30
7:00
r.s. Louis Kondek -mt. wife and family
r.s. Bernice Duhamel i. Holy Rosary Sodality
Thursday-October 15
6:30
r.s. Felix Miller i. Bernice Mansfield
Friday-October 16
6:30
7:00
r.s. Theresa E. Miczek -mt. Holy Rosary Sodality
r.s. Judith Gion -mt. Class of 1956
Saturday-October 17
7:00
r.s.Eileen S. Plaga -mt. Staff of Scanlon Funeral Home
Sunday Vigil
4:00
9:30
11:00
Words of Wisdom. The spirit ofwisdom, as we discover in
today's first reading, comes to those who pray for her.
Wisdom, like the word of God, carries a message of
consolation as well as of great challenge. The Letter to the
Hebrews tells us that the word of God, infused with the
wisdom of God, is "sharper than any two-edged sword."
We cannot shrink from the wisdom of God, or from the
word that has the power to penetrate our hearts and minds.
Jesus, the living word of God, the embodiment of wisdom,
has strong, deep penetrating words for the rich young man
who comes to him seeking answers to his most profound
questions. Just when the young man thought he had done
enough to fulfill God's commands, more was asked of him.
This is no less true for us.
The second collection this weekend is designated for Phase III
Next weekend, the second collection is for the Propogation of the Faith
ROSARY DEVOTIONS
We will pray the rosary during the month of October as
follows:
Sundays - following the 11 a.m. Mass
Wednesdays - 7 p.m. in English
Fridays - 7 p.m. in Polish
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 6:30 p.m. at
St. Andrew Bobola Church - bilingual
r.s. Mary Stapor (4th anniv.) -mt. Janice, Nancy & fam.
Sunday-October 18
7:00
8:15
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIME
October 11, 2009
The word of God is living and
.; i
effective,
sharper than any two-edged sword.
Zaparafian
r.s. Irene Kaliszewski (month's mind) and Stanley
Kaliszewski -mt. sons and families
r.s. Joseph F. Piasta, Jr. -mt. Sue and Joe Yurkevicius
s.p. Jozef Suchanek -mt. corki Jasi i Ewy z rodzina
Baptism Ireneusz Rudnicki
SACRIFICIAL OFFERING - October 4, 2009
Weekly $4780.75 (incl. $342.75 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $1323 (incl. $140 in loose money); Appeal for
Catholic Schools $93; Fuel $385.
Stewardship Note. "Go and sell what you have and give to the
poor; you will then have treasure in heaven. After that come and
follow me. " ( Mark 10:2 1) Following Christ in a consumer society
like ours is not an easy task. As a result of being tainted by our
society, we are trained not to give anything, but to always pay for
what we get; and to expect everyone else to do the same.
Mary Our Mother. Whoever does not wish to have Mary
Immaculate as their Mother will not have Christ as their Brother.
St. 7faximiI1ian Kolbe
CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION
This Tuesday, October 13 " , the final service
for this year in honor of Our Lady of Fatima
will be held at 7 p.m. with an outdoor
FJ\ procession and praying the rosary. We kindly
invite all parishioners and friends to join us
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Iliand offer their special petitions to our Blessed
Mother.
The flowers in front of the Blessed Mother
altar for Our Lady of Fatima devotions were given in memory of
'
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Alice Richard and Anne Strenk by Marlene Proulx
The weekend of October 17/18 is designated as World Mission
Sunday. Our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI reminds us that we
must be a Church committed to being 'One Family in Mission.' On
this occasion we unite with Catholics throughout the world in a
special pledge to the missionary task that we all share. Our Bishop
I urge all in our
Most Reverend Robert J. McManus writes ..
diocesan family to share in the work of evangelization, offering
your prayers and sacrifices for the Church's missionary efforts."
Please offer your prayers and sacrifices for the Church's
missionary efforts, and contribute generously to the collection for
the Propagation of the Faith next weekend.
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October 11, 2009 - 11 pazdziernik 2009 r.
WHAT PRICE VALUES?
Youth delinquency across this country is on the rise, quite often
reported in the newspapers and on television. On Tuesday, October
6th, the television reported a heinous crime committed by four
teenage boys. They murdered the mother and attempted to kill her
11-year-old daughter. It happened in a small rural town of 2,000
people in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, near the Massachusetts
border, where people know one another. As was reported by the
residents, some of the boys were emotional, maybe moody and
somewhat rebellious, but generally considered "good boys".
The question is "What does it mean 'good boys "'? Are good boys
capable to kill, with a machete and knives, innocent people and
children? What values were communicated to them or to other
teenagers who give in to such self-destructive activities? In our
contemporary society parents try to do their best but they are busy
with their own work and schools do not always teach values or
form the character. Many young people are the victims of the
mentality of sub-cultural groups to which they belong. Such groups
impose obligations on them, assign a status, and the role one is
expected to play. Sub-cultural groups demand certain conformity
to its social norms. Most investigators agree that cultural patterns
profoundly and widely affect personality development.
How important is the cooperation of parents, school and society
to instill the values in children and teenagers so they could live
successful and fulfilling lives? Who or what is to blame for this
devastating tragedy which is now affecting many families? There
are no shortcuts in providing moral and character forming values
to the young. The sacrifice of time by the parents, and yes, outlay
of money, to provide sound, character forming values is essential.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN'S CLUB
The monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13 " at
7:30 p.m. in the School Cafeteria -please note the change of time.
This meeting will include the traditional Silver Tea with the
installation of new members. In celebration of Polish Heritage
Month, Danuta Kolodziej will be making a presentation on the
History of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Hostess for the evening is
Anna Kudron. It will be a night of fun, food, and friendly
conversation.
Fall into Fashion is less than a month away! Come and enjoy
boutiques, dinner, raffles and fashion show on October 29 ' at Point
Breeze Restaurant. Tickets are $30 per person and are available at
Cindy's Flower & Gift Shop, Carrie's Beauty Salon, St. Joseph
Basilica Rectory, or by calling Mary Bukowski @ 508-943-6633.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Pumpkin Carving Night. The Youth Center will hold its second
annual "Pumpkin Carving Night" on Saturday, October 17" for
the Jr. High Group and on Friday October 23 for the Sr. High
Group. Both nights will be from 6-8 p.m. Please bring your own
pumpkin and carving tools. Mrs. Valcour will provide the cider,
soda and munchies. Please let Mrs. Valcour know if you will be
attending so she can plan accordingly.
DONATIONS
St. Joseph School. We acknowledge the donation of $366 from St.
Andrew Bobola Parish for the support of our school. Thank you
and God bless you.
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of Michael
Zalewski by Theresa Gwozdz, M/M Edward Wozniak, Stasia
Lenky, Dorothy Hanc, Ellie Doros, Olga Pappas, Sam Pappas,
Anna & Edward Jordon.
SCHOOL NEWS
Student Council. Student government is an important part of a
young person's educational development. Through this
participation, students learn to create harmonious relationships
between administration, faculty, student body and community. The
Student Council helps to show the dignity and worth of each
individual and that one person can make a difference. It fosters
school spirit, builds community and brings about the formation of
responsible students acting effectively as leaders and involved in
the democratic process.
The 2009/2010 leadership team forming the Student Council
Officers and Class Representatives at Saint Joseph School were
recognized at the First Friday Mass on Oct. 2 and took their Oath
of Office. Officers: Katie Konieczny (President); Sandra Milosek
(Vice-President); Kate Drabato (Secretary); and Alyssa Bronzo
(Treasurer). Class Representatives: Grade 4-Tomasz Mamro, Grade
5-Oktawia Gielarowiec, Gr. 6-Olivia Mason, Gr. 7-Artur Lachcik,
Gr. 8-Alexander Gardner. Congratulations!
HSA Board of Officers were elected at the first HSA Board
Meeting of the year on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Officers include Cindi
Gardner (Chairperson); Betsy Robbins (Vice-Chair); Lori Yash
(Secretary); and Jennifer Mahiert (Treasurer).
First HSA General Meeting of the entire Home School
Association (HSA) including all parents or guardians of the
students at St. Joseph School will be held on Tuesday, October
27" at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. As part of the program
that evening a speaker from the District Attorney's Office in
Worcester will speak to the audience. In addition, Safe School
Environment certification will be provided to all parents at the
meeting.
School Oil Spill. On Monday, October we purchased oil for the
parish buildings including the school. Unfortunately, the oil tank at
school was overfilled resulting in spillage on the floor. The
students were evacuated and sent home, and the proper authorities
called to
address the situation. The area was declared safe that same evening
and permission given to admit the students the next day.
REMINDER: St. Anne Society bake sale and raffle at the school
on Saturday, October 17 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday,
October 18, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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 5:45 p.m.
Parents of students in Gr. 1, 7 & 8
will assist from 4 to 6 p.m.
CASH CALENDAR
The November Cash Calendar is available this weekend at the
entrances to the church. Look for Patti Parslow and Dottie
Kasierski this weekend or contact your favorite seller. Your support
is appreciated.
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ANNUAL DIOCESAN WHITE MASS
The Diocesan White Mass for Healthcare Professionals will be held on
Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. at the Chapel of Our Lady of
Providence, St. Vincent Hospital, 123 Summer St., Worcester. Most
Rev. Robert J. McManus will be the principal celebrant. Following the
Mass, all are invited to a reception in the Atrium when the St. Vincent
Healthcare Grants will be awarded.
WORLD YOUTH DAY - MADRID 2011
Have you ever wanted to meet Catholic Youth from all over the world,
participate in an overnight vigil with a million of your closest friends,
with Adoration led by our Holy Father? Then going on the next World
Youth Day is something for you! An information night has been
scheduled for Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish in
Worcester. Light refreshments will be served.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Looking for a little help with your heating costs, groceries, rent, etc?
The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Basilica Council #12980, will be
holding a 50150 Raffle for the entire month of October. You may
purchase your 50150 tickets before or after each Mass, at the back of the
church. Tickets will be sold for $5 for one or $10 for three. This past
weekend the Knights collected $520. The winning ticket will be drawn
at the beginning of the Knight's monthly meeting on November 4t and
the winner notified that night.
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KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
PROCESJA kit czci M.B. Fatimskiej bdzie 13.X. o 7 p.m. Bçdzie
to ostatnie naboeñstwo tego roku. Zapraszamy wszystkich parafian i
przyjaciól do modlitwy w swoich intencjach zaprzyczynq Matki Boej.
Kwiaty przed olatrzem Matki Boej ofiarowane zostaly przez Marlene
Proulx ku pamiçci Alice Richard and Anne Strenk.
NIEDZIELA MISYJNA bdzie w weekend 17/18.X. Papie2 Benedykt
VI przypomina nam, ±e mamy byd Kociolem który bçdzie ,jedn
rodzinq misyjnq". Przy tej okazji przylczmy sic do katolików na calym
proszç wszystkich
wiecie wsperaj4c misje. Biskup McManus prosi:
w naszej diecezjalnej rodzinie o przylczenie sic do ewangelizacji
poprzez modlitwç, ofiare i powiccenie na rzecz ruchu misyjnego".
Prosimy o ofiamoé na ten tak wa±ny eel.
,,...
KOSZT WARTOCI MORALNYCH. Gazety i telewizja cigle
informujq o cigle pogarszajcym sic stanie wartoci moralnych
m1odziey. We wtorek, 6.X. telewizja nadawala program o brutalnym
morderstwie popelnionym przez czterech nastolatków w New
Hampshire. Zamordowali m1odq matkc i probowali zamordowajej 11sto letniq córkç. Stalo sic to w malym miasteczku liczcym ok. 2000
mieszkaficOw, blisko granicy z Massachusetts, gdzie wszyscy
wszystkich znali. Reporter powiedzial, & chiopcy, którzy popelnili to
morderstwo byli wraliwi i troch kapryni, ale generalnie mo±na bylo
ich zakwalifikowaé jako ,,dobrych chbopcOw".
W zwizku z tym rodzi sic pytanie co to znaczy ,,dobrzy
chbopcy? Czy dobrzy chbopcy zdolni sq do mordowania niewinnych
ludzi i dzieci toporem i noami? Jakie wartoci moralne zostaly
przekazane im i innym nastolatkom, ktOrzy zajmujq sic takimi samowyniszczajqcymi aktywnociami? W naszym ,,nowoczesnym"
spoleczeñstwie rodzice próbujq zapewnié dzieciom vychowanie, ale na
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co dzieñ s4 bardzo zajçci swqJ4 pracj, szkohi dzieci i innymi
bowizkami i czsto nie maJ4 czasu, aby Uczyc dzieci wartoci
i formowaé ich charakter. Wielu miodych iudzi staje sic ofiarami
grup sub-.kulturowych i gangów do których naith. Takie grupy
wymagqJ4 od nich pewnego zachowania, aby uzykaé iiczcy sic
status. WymagaJ4 posluszeñstwa i podporzdkowania sic ich
normom. Wielu gledczych zgadza sic co do tego, ie wzorce
kuiturowe maJ4 znaczcy wpiyw na rozwój osobowoci miodego
czlowieka.
Zastanówmy sic jak wana jest wspólpraca pomicdzy
rodzicami, szkoh i spoleczeristwem, aby zapewnié dzieciom i
miodzieiy wartoci moraine, aby mogli prowadzié
satysfakcjonujjce zycie? Kogo iub Co na1ey obwinié za tç
tragedic, która zniszczy tak wiele rodzin? Nie mona wybieraé
,,skrótów", ieby zapewnié dzieciom podstawy moraine i w iCh
duchu formowaé ich Charaktery. Powiçcenie czasu przez
rOdziCów i niestety r6wniei pieniçdzy, jest konieczne, aby
zapewnié dzieCiom wzrost w moralnych wartociach.
ZE SZKOLY. Rada Uczniowska jest wainq czcu
edukacyjnego rozwoju dziecka. Przez swoje zaangaowanie
uczniowie na1e4cy do Rady ucz4 sic harmonijnej wspolpracy z
kierowrnctwem szkoly, gronem nauczycielskim i ko1eeriskim.
Rada Uczniowska pomaga ukazaé wartoé kadej jednostki i jak
tei fakt, ±e jedna osoba ,,mo±e dokonaé zrnian". Na
pierwszophjtkowej Mszy 9w. o 1:30 p.m. przedstawiony zostala
Rada Uczniowska oraz przewodnicz4cy poszczegóinych kias,
których nazwiska si w angielskiej CZçCi biuietynu.
Gratulujemy!
Zarzd Komitetu Rodzicielskiego na nowy rok szkoiny zostal
przedstawiony na Mszy 9w. o 9:30 w ub. Niedzielç. Pierwsze
zebranie wszystkich czlonkôw Komitetu, czyh wszystkich
rodziców UCZfli6W Szkoly 9w. Jézefa bçdzie we wtorek, 27.X. o
6:30 p.m. w kafeterii. Jednym z przemawiajcych goci bçdzie
osoba z biura District Attorney z Worcester. Rodzice otrzymaj4
tei certyfikaty ,,bezpiecznej szkoly".
Rozlany olej grzewczy spowodowal, ie w poniedzialek w
poludnie szkola zostala zamkniçta i uczniowie zostaii wyslani do
domu dia bezpieczeñstwa. Firma, która dostarcza olej naiala za
du±o, Co spowodowalo przepeinienie zbiornika. Wezwane
zostaly specjanie slu±by do wyczyszczenia podlogi i szkola ju
tego samego wieczora otrzymala pozwolenie na przyjçcie
uczniów na nastcpny dzieri.
WIATOWY DZIE14 MLODZIE2X w 2011 roku bçdzie w
Madrycie. Czy kiedykoiwiek mialeg ochote spotkaé sic z
katolick4 m1odzie±4 z calego gwiata i wspóinie z miiionami
miodych iudzi przeyé calonoene czuwanie prowadzone przez
Ojea w? Je±eii tak, to moe zechcesz pojechaé na nastçpny
zjazd mlodzieiy? Spotkanie informacyjne bçdzie w czwartek,
1 5.X. o7 p.m. w parafli Sacred Heart w Worcester. Zapraszamy.
LOTERIA PRO WADZONA przez Knigts of Columbus maju
puic w wysokoici $520. Zwycizca bçdzie wylosowany 4.X1. i
otrzyma 50% zebranych pienicdzy.