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.
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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.
***
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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October 24, 2010 - 24 pazdziernik 2010 r.
Masses for the weekMsze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-October 23
4:00
For the deceased members of the Kujawski and
Kozlowski families -int. family
Recognition of John J. McNally, Jr. as Knight Commander of the
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Sunday-October 24
7:00
s.p. Jozef Portka (3rd anniv.) -int. corka Danuta
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Edward W. Szymczak (43rd anniv.) -int. children
11:00
s.p. Jozef Suchanek -int. Ewa Piwowarczyk z rodzina
Monday-October 25
6:30
r.s. Ewa Rohn -int. Danuta and Jan Kolodziej
2 p.m. Webster Manor
Tuesday-October 26
6:30
r.s. Hattie (ann.), Henry, Robert & Sylvia Grzych &
Elaine Ruda -int. Virginia Woznicki and family
7:00
r.s. Sr. Mary Magdalen Pytelewski
-int. Felician Sisters of Webster
Wednesday-October 27
6:30
r.s. Irene Karlowicz
-int. Alexandra Brzostek and Irene Sheehan
7:00
r.s. El and Chet Milas -int. Sabacinski family
Thursday-October 28
6:30
r.s. Stanley Kabala
-int. Thomas and Patricia Cimochowski
Friday-October 29
6:30
r.s. Veronica Sabaj (40th anniv.) -int. family
7:00
r.s. Cate Lacey -int. Dottie Kasierski
Saturday-October 30
7:00
r.s. Alane Czyzewski Davis (15th anniv.)
-int. father and brothers John and Mark
7:30
r.s. Eva F. Dudek (month’s mind) -int. Christine, Dennis,
Alan, Georgette, Jesse and Jamie
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Joseph Kania (34th anniv.) -int. Helen and Stephanie
Sunday-October 31
7:00
s.p. Maria i Wladyslaw Przybylo i Wladyslaw Skowron
-int. Maria Skowron z rodzina
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Anna Godzik -int. daughter and family
11:00
s.p.Valenty i Anna Ucher -int. syna Jana z rodzina
1-25 Club Winner for the 3rd Week - #102 Charlotte Strzelewicz
OUR SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - October 17, 2010
Weekly $4684.50 (incl. $330.50 in; loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $34; Fuel $250; Propagation of the Faith $1194.50
(incl. $158.50 in loose money).
Stewardship Note: Both the first reading and today’s psalm say
clearly that the Lord hears the cry of the poor. Have I been given
the gifts–of time or money or abilities–to be the means by which
God answers their need?
Never Abandoned. Lord, I do not ask that I never be afflicted, but
only that you never abandon me in affliction.
SANCTUARY VOTIVE CANDLES
For the week of October 24 through October 30, 2010
Blessed Mother Altar
Candle I - God’s continued blessings for Frances Petrin on
her 97th birthday
Requested by Don and Betty Meagher and family
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
October 24, 2010
The prayer of the lowly pierces the
clouds;
it does not rest until it reaches its goal,
nor will it withdraw till the Most High
responds.
For Those Who Persevere. There is a slight but real shift in
scriptural focus for the last few weeks of the liturgical year. For
many weeks we have been hearing what it means to be a
faithful disciple. Now we will focus on the reward that awaits
those who persevere on the long journey of faith. This Sunday
we hear that impartial justice will be done in the courts of our
eternal judge.
The second collection this weekend is for all remaining
envelopes in your budget packet
MONTHLY PADRE PIO MASS
On Saturday, October 23rd at 7 p.m. a special Mass will be
celebrated followed by the novena to Padre Pio. We will pray to
God through the intercession of Padre Pio for healing and other
personal needs. Petitions could be placed in the box at the entrance
to the church to be read aloud or be a silent intention known only
to the priest.
ANNUAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
The annual Mass of Remembrance for our parishioners who
passed into eternity from November 2009 to October 31, 2010 will
be celebrated on Tuesday, November 2nd at 7 p.m. The
Bereavement Ministry cordially invites all the St. Joseph Basilica
Community, especially members of families whose loved ones
passed away this year, to offer for them the most effective prayer,
the Eucharistic sacrifice.
DONATIONS
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of: Nellie Sowa
by Sandra & Michael Norris, James Bilodeau, Marla Levine;
Monica Gogolinski by Madeline Iacobucci; Tessie Surozenski by
Madeline Iacobucci; William Walkowiak by Mom, Dad, Janet,
Bogi, Chris and Jonathan, Eva Dudek by David Clark Corp.
CASH CALENDARS
Please stop by to purchase your Cash Calendars for the month of
November from Dottie Kasierski at the Maynard St. entrance to the
church or Patty Parslow at the main entrance. These calendars
make excellent Christmas gifts for those who “have everything!”
CUB SCOUT PACK 173
The Cub Scouts will be selling popcorn this Sunday, October 24th,
in the school from 10-11 a.m. This is a major fundraising event for
them and any support is appreciated.
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MOVING FORWARD
St. Joseph Basilica Parish is involved with other parishes in the
diocese in a program called Sharing Our Blessings. This is an
increased giving campaign to strengthen all 100+ parishes in the
Diocese of Worcester.
In recent weeks our parish has been preparing for the Program by
recruiting volunteer leadership, updating parish records and
producing program materials. Soon all members of St. Joseph
Basilica parish will be invited to participate in Sharing Our
Blessings. We hope you will respond positively and with
generosity.
This week you received a letter from Monsignor Anthony
Czarnecki describing Sharing Our Blessings and how our parish
will be involved. It is an opportunity for all of us to take an active
role in the growth of our parish and for each parishioner to practice
the principle of stewardship–giving back a portion of our blessings
to God.
On November 13 and 14, Commitment Weekend, each
parishioner will be asked to make a commitment to the parish’s
regular collection. Please pray about your participation in this
important effort.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
On Monday, October 25th there will be a special presentation by
Msgr. James Moroney to the Religious Education students and
parents at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Basilica. The topic is very
timely and interesting that involves the slight changes in the Mass
responses and text and the meaning of the Eucharist. Msgr.
Moroney with his own personal charisma will use audio-visual
materials and will explain the Eucharistic celebration in lay terms
which will be very informative and rewarding. We ask all the
parents and students of St. Joseph School as well as young people
of the parish who are not part of the Rel Ed program to attend this
session.
All Saints Family Event-“Lighting the Night with Jesus and
the Saints.” Come and celebrate with our Religious Education
Program being held for all parish families on October 27th from
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria and gym. Please join us
and have fun learning more about the Saints as models of love and
faith.
RCIA. Our lives go through seasons of change; closeness to God
and distance from Him. Yet God the Father’s love is steadfast and
ever-present to those who seek Him with a sincere heart, no matter
what sins or situations have cause separation. If you have thought
or know someone who may want to become Catholic, or are
beginning a new “season” in your life and want to learn more about
your faith-contact Mary Jolda.
MSGR. MORONEY SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO
PARISHIONERS
On Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 10-12 noon Msgr. James
Moroney will be a guest speaker at a seminar to be held at St.
Anne’s Gym on Day St. on the upcoming changes in the Liturgy of
the Mass and the meaning of the Eucharist. We extend an invitation
to all parishioners, organizations, and faculty members of St.
Joseph Basilica, St. Andrew Bobola, Sacred Heart and St. Louis
parishes. The faithful from parishes in Southbridge, Sturbridge,
Charlton, and Oxford will also join us as Msgr. Moroney presents
an audio-visual program in lay terms on this timely and important
topic. Please take this opportunity to find out the what and why of
the changes which will begin on the First Sunday of Advent.
On Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 10-12 noon a different
presentation will be given by Msgr. Moroney to all the ministries
of the respective parishes in Deanery VII (towns listed above) at
Notre Dame parish. The ministries include Eucharistic Ministers,
Altar Servers, Lectors, Ushers and Sacristans. Please mark the date
to attend this very important seminar.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
“Be Thankful for Our Homes” Youth Group Tent Camping
Event. Mrs. Valcour will hold the second annual “Be Thankful For
Our Homes” tent camping event in her backyard on Friday,
November 5th from 7 p.m. until 9 a.m. Saturday morning for both
the Jr. And Sr. Youth Groups. We will also collect any gently used
coats, new hats, gloves, scarves and canned goods anyone would
like to donate. Please contact Mrs. Valcour 508-943-9544 or
[email protected] for more information or if you plan on
attending.
BINGO AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL EVERY SUNDAY
Doors open at 4 p.m. - Games begin at 5:45 p.m.
Progressive Jackpot - Special Door Prizes
Hot home-made food - Free Coffee
Members of the St. Anne Society will assist from 4 p.m. to ?
OCTOBER ROSARY DEVOTIONS
Sunday - Following the 11 a.m. Liturgy
Wednesday and Friday (Bilingual) - 7 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays (bilingual) 6:30
p.m. at St. Andrew Bobola Church
SCHOOL NEWS
The first general HSA meeting will be held on Thursday,
October 28, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All parents
are urged to attend to hear about the latest developments in St.
Joseph School, including the purchase of a defibralator.
Annual St. Joseph School Christmas Show will be held at
Bartlett High School on Sunday, December 5th. Mark your
calendars for this special date. More to come!
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
Ladies!!! Are you looking for an alternative to Sunday afternoon
football? “A Splash of Panache” could be your answer!! An
afternoon of socializing and shopping at Point Breeze Restaurant
on November 7 from 1-5 p.m. may be just what you need. There
will be appetizers for tasting, vendors who have products and
services to share, Zumba demonstrations, a way to turn your old
gold into cash, a martini bar where you can sample a specially
prepared drink just for this occasion, and much more. Each guest
will receive a gift bag containing sample items, coupons, and a
chance for door prizes. A special gift raffle with fabulous items will
be held. Tickets are $15.00 in advance or $18.00 at the door and
available from Jane Wilk at 508-943-2236, Felicia Kolodziejczak
at 508-943-6591, Jill Manak at 508-943-1810, and at Carrie’s
Beauty Shoppe at 43 Morris Street 508-943-0318. Hope to see you
there!! – Joyce Dziedzic, Publicity Chairperson
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FROM THE DIOCESE
Say No to Ballot Question No. 2. The Catholic Bishops of
Massachusetts have written in support of our state’s Affordable
Housing Law and recommend voting “NO” on Question 2 this
November. A “Yes” vote would repeal the statute and would result in
a loss of support for affordable housing in many cities and towns for
seniors, young working families and disabled persons. The bishops’
position, which is supported by many other groups in the state, is
founded on Catholic social teaching. To learn more, visit
www.macathconf.org.
SIR JOHN MCNALLY, JR. KCHS HIGH RECOGNITION
We welcome this evening to the church Sir John J. McNally who was
inducted as Knight Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy
Sepulchre of Jerusalem in the Boston Cathedral on October 15, 2010 in
the presence of John Cardinal O’Malley and His Excellency Most Rev.
Timothy A. McDonnell, Bishop of Springfield MA. The Order of the
Holy Sepulchre is an Ecclesiastical Order of Knighthood. Membership
is considered one of the highest Papal awards conferred in the Catholic
Church upon Clergy and dedicated Laity. Congratulations, John, from
the entire St. Joseph Basilica family!
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
30 NIEDZIELA ZWYKºA. Przez ostatnie tygodnie s»yszeliÑmy we
wszystkich czytaniach co to znaczy byƒ dobrym aposto»em. Przez
nast“pne tygodnie czytania b“d si“ skupiaƒ wokó» nagrody jaka
oczekuje tych, którzy s wytrwali na swojej drodze g»oszenia Dobrej
Nowiny i óyciu wiary. Dzisiejsza ewangelia mówi o sprawiedliwym
wyroku, jakiego dokona Bóg S“dzia w dniu ostatecznym.
MSZA DO OJCA PIO. Miesi“czna Msza Ñw. i nowenna do Ojca Pio
b“dzie 23 païdziernika o 7 p.m. B“dziemy si“ modliƒ o »aski zdrowia
i inne prywatne potrzeby. Intencje moóna zg»aszaƒ w skrzynce przy
wejÑciu do koÑcio»a. Niektóre z tych intencji b“d czytane na g»os, a
inne w ciszy tylko do wiadomoÑci kap»ana.
MSZA ZADUSZNA. Msza Ñw. za wszystkich zmar»ych parafian,
którzy odeszli do wiecznoÑci od listopada 2009 roku do 31 païdziernika
2010 r. b“dzie we wtorek, 2 listopada o 7 p.m. Apostolat òa»obny
(Bereavement Ministry) zaprasza rodzin“ parafialn, a szczególnie tych,
którzy stracili bliskich w tym czasie, aby w ich intencji ofiarowaƒ
najbardziej efektywn modlitw“, Msz“ Ñwi“t.
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS–DZIELENIE SI’
BºOGOSºAWIE¼STWAMI.
Juó zapewne wiecie, óe nasza parafia bierze udzia» w diecezjalnej akcji
majcej na celu wzmocnienie sytuacji finansowej ponad stu parafii w
Diecezji Worcester. W minionych tygodniach przygotowywaliÑmy si“
do tej akcji szukajc wolontariuszy, uaktualnianie danych parafian i
przygotuwanie potrzebnych materia»ów, listów, broszurek, itp. Wkrótce
wszyscy parafianie zostan zaproszeni do przy»czenia si“ do tego
programu. Mam nadziej“, óe wszyscy do tego podejd pozytywnie,
powaónie i szczodrze.
W ubieg»ym tygodniu otrzymaliÑcie list od ks. Pra»ata Antoniego
Czarneckiego, t»umaczcy w jaki sposób ten program dzia»a i w jaki
sposób nasza parafia b“dzie zaangaóowana. Jest to szans dla nas
wszystkich, aby aktywnie w»czyƒ si“ w rozwój parafii i indywidualnie
praktycznie zaangaóowaƒ si“ w zasady stewardship, czyli oddawania
Bogu czasu, talentów i Ñrodków materialnych za wszystkie otrzymane
w óyciu »aski.
Weekend rodzinnych deklaracji b“dzie 13 i 14 listopada. Wtedy kaódy
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b“dzie zapytany o zobowizanie si“ do konkretnej kwoty, która b“dzie
ofiarowana na niedzieln tac“. Prosimy juó teraz modliƒ si“ w intencji
powaónego potraktowania tej waónej akcji.
NAUKA RELIGII. W poniedzia»ek, 25 païdziernika od 5:30 – 6:30,
ks. Pra»at James Moroney poprowadzi specjaln prezentacj“ dla
uczniów programu katechetycznego dotyczc zmian, jakie
wprowadzone zostan do obrz“du Mszy Ñw. od Adwentu. Wyt»umaczy
istot“ Eucharystii w sposób »atwy do zrozumienia dla ludzi Ñwieckich,
dlatego teó zapraszamy rodziców i dzieci ze Szko»y Ñw. Józefa jak teó
m»odzieó parafii do wzi“cia udzia»y w tym waónym programie.
Kroczenie Ñladami Ñwi“tych – jest to program przygotowany przez
uczniów z naszego programu katechetycznego. Odb“dzie si“ on 27
païdziernika od 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. w szkolnej kafeterii. Zapraszamy
rodziców z dzieƒmi do wspólnej zabawy, która ma na celu poszerzenie
wiadomoÑci o Ñwi“tych.
RCIA. W naszym óyciu przechodzimy przez etapy zblióania si“ i
oddalania si“ od Boga. Mi»oу Boga do nas jednak jest niezmienna bez
wzgl“du na nasze grzechy lub powody odejÑcia. Wystarczy tylko chcieƒ
powróciƒ. Jeóeli znacie kogoÑ kto chcia»by powróciƒ na »ono KoÑcio»a,
zapraszamy na spotkania grupy RCIA. Po wi“cej informacji prosz“
dzwoniƒ do Mary Jolda.
WYKºAD DLA PARAFIAN. W sobot“, 6 listopada od 10-12 ks.
Pra»at James Moroney b“dzie prowadzi» wyk»ad na temat znaczenia
Eucharystii i zmian, jakie b“d wprowadzone od pierwszej niedzieli
Adwentu. Zapraszamy wszystkich parafian z Bazyliki Ñw. Józefa, Ñw.
Andrzeja Boboli, Sacred Heart i Ñw. Ludwika.
W sobot“ 13 listopada od 10-12 b“dzie specjalny wyk»ad dla cz»onków
apostolatów parafi naszego dekanatu, jak lektorzy, kolektorzy,
koÑcielni, Szafarze Eucharystii. Prosimy zarezerwowaƒ dzie½ w
kalendarzu na ten waóny wyk»ad.
RÓòANIEC. W niedziel“ po Mszy Ñw. o 11-ej, w Ñrody i pitki o 7
p.m. w dwóch j“zykach, we wtorki i w czwartki w koÑciele Ñw.
Andrzeja Boboli o 6:30 w dwóch j“zykach.
ZE SZKOºY. Zebranie wszystkich rodziców b“dzie w czwartek 28
païdziernika o 6:30 w kafeterii. Obecnoу jest bardzo waóna, gdyó
b“dziemy mówiƒ o ostatnich zmianach w szkole wliczajc nowo
zakupiony defibrylator.
Jase»ka prezentowane przez uczniów Szko»y Ñw. Józefa b“d 5 grudnia
w Bartlett High School. Prosimy zarezerwowaƒ sobie t“ dat“, aby
przygotowaƒ si“ na przyjÑcie Chrystusa w Ñwitecznej, a nie tylko
komercyjnej atmosferze.
KOºO POLEK (SJPWC) zaprasza do restauracji Point Breeze 7
listopada od 1 – 5 p.m. B“dzie tam wiele stoisk z ciekawymi rzeczami,
demonstracja nowego ta½ca Zumby, degustacja zaksek i bar z róónymi
trunkami. Bilety w cenie $15 od osoby moóna nabyƒ u Jane Wilk 508943-2236. Zapraszamy!
Z DIECJEZJI. Biskupi Episkopatu Stanu Massachusetts zach“caj do
g»osowania „NIE” na pytanie 2 podczas wyborów 2 listopada. Dotyczy
to lokali mieszkalnych dla ubogich. Wi“cej informacji moóna znaleïƒ
na stronie internetowej www.macathconf.org.