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
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.
***
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
Page 2
December 12, 2010 - 12 grudzien 2010 r.
Masses for the weekMsze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-December 11
4:00
r.s. William Markiewicz
-int. wife Olga, children and grandchildren
Sunday-December 12
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
For the members of the Sacred Heart Society who are in
Nursing Homes or are homebound
9:30
r.s. Elizabeth Szymczak (8th anniv.) -int. children
11:00
s.p. Maria i Stanislaw Baczynski
-int. corki Zosia i Stanislawa
Chrzest - Max Stanislaw Skalecki
Monday-December 13
6:30
r.s.Zygmunt Kokosinski -int. Josef I Zofia Plewa
2 p.m. Oakwood Nursing Home
r.s. Gladys Borowski (4th ann.) -int. John & Joanne Gray
Tuesday-December 14
6:30
r.s. Charles Rzeszutko -int. wife Jennie
7:00
r.s. Regina Berthiaume -int. Marsh family
Wednesday-December 15
6:30
r.s. Thomas Minarik -int. daughter, son and family
7:00
Za wypominki
Thursday-December 16
6:30
r.s. Lymert and Stasia Balcom -int. son and family
Friday-December 17
6:30
r.s. Sharon LeClaire, Camella, Ben and Joseph Savinsky
-int. family
7:00
r.s. Tessie Surozenski -int. St. Anne Society
Saturday-December 18
7:00
r.s. Charles and Emily Kulpan -int. Charlotte
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Anthony Placzek (2nd month’s mind) -int. family
Sunday-December 19
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
r.s. Nancy Zecco (1 yr. anniv.) -int. daughter and fam.
9:30
r.s. MaryAnn Marshalkowski, Roberta Brisbois and
Patricia Mahan (38th anniv.) -int. parents
11:00
s.p. Jan Plewa -int. Jozef Plewa z rodzina
1-25 Club Winner for the 10th Week
#168 Laura and Craig Mackowiak
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - December 5, 2010
Weekly $5826 (incl. $401 in loose money); Diocesan Obligations
$1630 (incl. $206 in loose money); Fuel $66.
With deep gratitude we acknowledge the increase in the collection.
The projected weekly budget is $7500. When we reach that level
we will be able to eliminate the Diocesan Obligations envelope.
Thank you once again for your continued generosity and support.
Stewardship Note for the Third Sunday of Advent. Each of us
has his or her own role to play in the coming of the kingdom of
God. John the Baptist was called to be the herald of the Messiah,
preparing the way of the Lord. To what is the Lord calling me?
Word of Life. For her part, the Church has always had great
respect for the elderly....God wills a proper respect for the dignity
and worth, the health and well-being of the elderly and, through her
charitable institutions...the Church seeks to fulfill the Lord’s
command to respect life, regardless of age or circumstances.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 12, 2010
Those whom the Lord has ransomed
will return
and enter Zion singing,
crowned with everlasting joy.
– Isaiah 35:10a
Reason to Rejoice. Dark violet is used throughout Advent to
express its character as a season of spiritual preparation for
Christmas and “the coming of the Lord.” But on the Third
Sunday of Advent, formerly known as Gaudete (Latin for
“rejoice”) Sunday, rose may be added to the liturgical
environment. The entire liturgy is infused with a spirit of
rejoicing.
Today’s first reading and Gospel proclaim the reality of God’s
saving work in our midst. Isaiah exuberantly describes the
idyllic transformation of all creation as a result of God’s
presence in the midst of the people. In the Gospel, Jesus
connects Isaiah’s prophecy with what is happening in his own
ministry. In addition to the list of healings from Isaiah (the
blind, the lame, lepers, and the deaf), Jesus’ presence brings
two other reasons for rejoicing: “The dead are raised, and the
poor have the good news proclaimed to them” (Matthew 11:5).
The second collection this weekend will be taken for
Utility and Energy Costs
Next weekend the second collection will be taken for the Diocesan
Retirement Fund for the Religious. Religious men and women have
heeded the call of the Lord by their witness to Gospel values and
their commitment to serve those around them. Today, tens of
thousands of them are now elderly, frail and in need of assistance.
Their communities struggle to provide adequate care. Please be
generous in this appeal.
NOVENA TO THE INFANT JESUS
On Thursday, December 16th, we will begin
the traditional nine-day novena to the Infant
Jesus. A novena means nine days of
interrupted prayers and therefore we will
recite abbreviated prayers following the 6:30
daily Mass as well as on the weekend to fulfill
this requirement. We encourage parishioners
to attend this novena and offer it for a
particular intention or at least recite this novena at home if your
health or work schedule does not permit you to be in church.
ADVENT CONFESSIONS
To receive all the spiritual benefits of this sacred day of
Christmas, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is essential for
everyone, even those who may not have serious sins. On Monday,
December 20th, at 6 p.m. there will be a Reconciliation evening for
the entire parish including young people from Religious Education.
There will be several clergy from different parishes to facilitate
reconciliation for your convenience. We ask the parents and
grandparents to encourage family members and friends to take
advantage of the opportunity to receive forgiveness for sins through
God’s goodness and mercy.
Page 3
December 12, 2010 - 12 grudzien 2010 r.
This coming week the clergy will be visiting homes of homebound
parishioners who would like to receive the Sacrament of
Reconciliation. Please call the rectory as soon as possible to
schedule an appointment. Priests will not be available on December
24th, the vigil of Christmas.
CHRISTMAS OFFERING
Advent and Christmas are associated with charity. In fact, sharing
and giving is at the very heart of Christmas. All our good deeds
revolve around Jesus who is born into the world and who is a
central figure of the Christmas story. All giving and sharing among
family members and friends is appropriate but we cannot forget that
Jesus is the reason for the season. Therefore, we celebrate
Christmas by participating in divine worship, contrary to the
secular culture which makes Christmas a folklore observance
reduced to shopping, family gatherings and food.
The second essential part of Christmas is sharing and giving to
Jesus and His Church. The Christmas collections across this nation
have increased because people are giving a donation equal to one
month of Sunday offerings. If the dog, cat and others get a higher
gift than the Church of Jesus Christ we have a crisis of faith. Let’s
remember the birthday of Jesus with a special gift!
MESSAGE FROM THE HSA
The Home and School Association wishes to thank everyone who
supported the Christmas Bazaar. Your support allows us to
continue providing events for our students. A special thank you to
Chef Guiseppe Fasulo and Artie Hunt for the delicious foods from
the kitchen. We appreciate all of your efforts. We look forward to
your continued support with the upcoming auction in March 2011
and many other events.
Breakfast with Santa. The HSA and the Knights of Columbus
are co-sponsoring a Breakfast with Santa, Sunday December 12,
2010 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the SJS Cafeteria. Tickets are $6;
children 10 and under $3. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
RCIA - Please pray for our catechumens and candidates as they
now enter into a period of deeper formation in the RCIA process.
Our parishioners are always welcome to attend our sessions on
Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. to show their support and share their faith.
Our last meeting before Christmas is December 14th. Come and join
us.
Confirmation - December 19th @ 8 a.m. in the school to follow
with the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Please be prompt.
First Reconciliation - Our next Student/Parent Session is Sunday,
December 12th after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the school gym. Makeup session is on Wednesday, December 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the
school.
VOTIVE CANDLES AT THE ALTAR
The votive candles at the 3 altars in the sanctuary are reserved for
family members as a special remembrance of their loved ones or
special occasions in their lives. Placing a votive light is a
demonstration of your faith and confidence in the mercy of God.
As you go about your daily tasks the flame of your Votive Light
constantly declares your prayerful petitions and prayers of
thanksgiving. To request a Votive Light please contact the rectory.
The candle burns from Sunday through Saturday of any given week
for a donation of $25.
OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA CHAPEL
The chapel is a sacred place for prayers and petitions to Our Lady.
It is also a location where we light a candle for our special
intentions. Although many candles are lit, the donations are
minimal. In order to keep the lights in the chapel, we would like to
remind you that the offering for each candle is $3. Your offering is
not really payment for the candle, but a free offering in your
particular intention which at the same time enables us to buy the
candles.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Wii Bowling at Christopher Heights. The Youth Group will have
another Wii Bowling contest with the residents of Christopher
Heights on Tuesday, December 14th from 6-7:30p.m. If you are
interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Valcour.
Christmas Cookie Baking & Wii Night at Mrs. Valcour’s
Home. Come celebrate the Christmas season by making cookies
at Mrs. Valcour’s home while spending time with friends, play air
hockey, Wii, board games and hang out around the Christmas tree.
Please let Mrs. Valcour know if you will be attending. Jr. Group
(6-8th grade) Cookie Night - Friday December 17th from 6-8
p.m.; Sr. Group (9-12th grade) Cookie Night - Saturday
December 18th from 6-8 p.m.
11th ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE
All parish men, as well as their sons, brothers, fathers and friends
are invited to the Catholic Men’s Conference at the DCU Center on
Saturday, March 26, 2011. Get ‘discounted tickets’ now. Hear
dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Deacon Jack
Sullivan (miraculously healed through prayer to Blessed John
Henry Newman); Brian Gail (important role of fathers); Father
Dave Cavanaugh (on Penance); Michael Franzese (the ‘bornagain Mafia Don’)’ NY Jets’ quarterback Kellen Clemens (‘My
Journey through Faith’). Bishop McManus will offer Mass.
Confessions. For registration and all information visit
www.firstmensconf.org
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Doors open at 4 p.m. - Games begin at 5:45 p.m.
Free Coffee Variety of Hot-Home Made Food
Parents of SJS Grades K and 4 will assist from 4 to ?
THINGS TO DO - PLACES TO GO
Attend the breakfast in the school cafeteria this Sunday 8-11
Purchase a Cash Calendar for that special someone. The Cash
Calendar attained new importance as it was declared a major fund
raiser to reduce the Diocesan Obligations with minimal sacrifice of
the people. Each day offers a great opportunity to win more money
than the cost of the calendar. We are looking for additional. Please
contact the rectory for more information.
Visit the priests’ sacristy for your Christmas Wafer (Oplatki)
Check out the Giving Tree for a special angel
Mark your calendar for Advent Confessions December 20th
Page 4
NEW PARISHIONERS
The following individuals have joined St. Joseph Basilica recently:
Piotr Piwowarczyk, Victor and Patricia DiCandia, Jilian Gatsogiannis,
Geraldine Kaminski. We welcome them to celebrate the Sunday liturgy
with us and take part in the many ministries and social functions of the
parish.
FAREWELL TO THE STUDENTS FROM POLAND
On Thursday, December 9th, the students from Poland will meet the
press at 10:30am.followed by a luncheon and farewell program prior to
departure to their country after 10 weeks of studies and inculturation.
On Saturday, December 11th, there will be a gathering of these students
with the host families at St. Joseph Hall in Charlton. At these farewells
the Director of the Catholic Pijarskie Schools in Poland, Rev. Dr.
Bogdan Dufaj, and the Director of Charitable Foundations which
supports the Piarist schools, Ewa Samojlik, will participate.
It was a mutually learning experience, equally important for the
students of St. Joseph as well as those from Europe. In view of
Tuesday’s statement by President Obama quoting the findings of recent
studies showing that the U.S. is falling behind in reading, math and
science on the international scene and his encouragement to do more to
gain the edge in leadership, the international outreach is not an option
but a necessity of the times. St. Joseph students are invited to travel to
Poland in June for educational, cultural, research and vacation purposes.
In the following years, the St. Joseph School students will be going to
different countries in Europe. We wish the returning students a safe
journey and God’s blessings in their studies.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
Powód do radoÑci. Ciemny fiolet jest uóywany w Adwencie
podkreÑliƒ charakter duchowego przygotowania do Ñwit
Boóego Narodzenia i "przyjÑcia Pana". Ale trzecia niedziela
Adwentu, jest przezywana w duchu radoÑci.
Dzisiejsze pierwsze czytanie i Ewangelia i g»osz zbawcze
dzie»o Boga poÑród nas. Izajasz óywio»owo opisuje transformacj“
ca»ego stworzenia w wyniku obecnoÑci Boga poÑród ludzi. W
Ewangelii Jezus »czy proroctwa Izajasza z tym, co dzieje si“ w
Jego pos»udze. Ponadto do listy uzdrowionych u Izajasza
(niewidomych, chromych, tr“dowatych i g»uchych), Jezusa
dodaje dwa inne powody do radoÑci: umarli zmartwychwstaj, a
ubogim g»osi si“ dobr nowin“.
Dzisiejsza Druga zbiórka b“dzie przeznaczona na pokrycie
kosztów utrzymania i funkcjonowania naszej parafii.
W najbliósz niedziel“ druga zbiórka b“dzie przeznaczona na
Diecezjalny Fundusz Emerytalny dla osób zakonnych.
Nowenna do Dziecitka Jezus
W czwartek, 16 grudnia, zaczniemy tradycyjn nowenn“ do
Dziecitka Jezus. B“dziemy odmawiaƒ j po codziennej Mszy
Ñw. o godz. 06:30, jak równieó w weekend. Zach“camy parafian
do udzia»u w tej nowenny i ofiarowaƒ j w konkretnej intencji
lub przynajmniej odmawiaƒ t“ nowenn“ w domu, jeÑli zdrowie
lub plan pracy nie pozwalaj na modlitw“ w koÑciele.
Page 5
Spowiedï Adwentowa
Aby duchowo przygotowaƒ si“ do Ñwit Boóego Narodzenia,
niezb“dny jest Sakrament Pojednania dla wszystkich, równieó
dla tych, którzy nie maj powaónych grzechów. Zapraszamy w
poniedzia»ek, 20 grudnia, na godzin“ osiemnast na wieczór
pojednania. Prosimy rodziców i dziadków, aby zach“ciƒ
cz»onków rodziny i przyjació», aby wykorzystaƒ okazj“ do
otrzymania przebaczenie grzechów, i odczuƒ dobroƒ i
mi»osierdzie Boga.
W nadchodzcym tygodniu ksi“óa b“d odwiedzaƒ w domach
osoby samotne, które chcia»yby przystpiƒ do sakramentu
pojednania. Prosimy zadzwoniƒ na plebani“ jak najszybciej, aby
zaplanowaƒ spotkanie. Ksi“óa nie b“d odwiedzaƒ 24 grudnia, w
wigili“ Boóego Narodzenia.
Ðniadanie ze Ñw. Miko»ajem. HSA i Rycerze Kolumba
napraszaj na Ðniadania ze Ñw. Miko»ajem, w niedziel“ 12
grudnia 2010 od 8 do 11 rano w kafeterii szkolnej SJS. Bilety w
cenie $ 6 dla doros»ych i 3 $ dal dzieci do 10 lat. Bilety moóna
nabyƒ przy wejÑciu.
Nowi parafianie
Nast“pujce osoby które dolczy»y ostatnio do Bazyliki Ðw:
Piotr Piwowarczyk, Victor i Patricia DiCandia, Jilian
Gatsogiannis, Geraldine Kami½ski. Zapraszamy ich do
Ñwi“towania liturgii Niedzieli z nami i czynnego uczestnictwa w
óyciu parafii.
POòEGNANIE UCZNIÓW Z POLSKI
W czwartek, 9 grudnia o godz. 10:30, uczniowie z Polski
spotka si“ z reporterami z lokalnej
prasy. Po czym wezm udzia» w
obiedzie po ó egnalnym przed
wyjazdem do kraju po 10 tygodniach
nauki i poznawania tutejszej kultury.
W sobot“, 11 grudnia, odb“dzie si“
spotkanie studentów z tych rodzin w
St Joseph Hall w Charlton. Na te poóegnalne spotkania
przyb“dzie dyrektor Szkó» Pijarskich w Polsce, ks dr Bogdan
Dufaj, oraz dyrektor fundacji charytatywnej, która wspiera
szko»y pijarów, Ewa Samojlik.
To by»o wzajemnie doÑwiadczenie edukacyjne równie waóne
dla uczniów szko»y Ñw. Józefa jak i uczniów z Polski. Uczniowie
ze szko»y Ñw. Józefa zaproszeni do podróóy do Polska w czerwcu
aby uczestniczyƒ razem z polskimi dzieƒmi w zaj“ciach
edukacyjnych, kulturalnych, badawczych i wakacyjnych. W
kolejnych latach, uczniowie ze szko»y Ñw. Józefa udadz si“ do
róónych krajów w Europie. òyczymy uczniom bezpiecznej
podróóy i b»ogos»awie½stwa Boóego w nauce.