Oct 10, 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 * 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.
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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 weekMsze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-October 9
4:00 r.s. Peter and Josephine Hanc -int. family
Sunday-October 10
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
For the living and deceased members of the Knights of
Columbus
9:30
r.s. Felicia & Wladyslaw Nawrocki & dec. members of
the Nawrocki family -int. Harriet and Janet Stoica
11:00
s.p. Stanislaw i Anna Lepkowski -int. syn Marek
3:30 pm Wedding - Christine Small and Damien Lapierre
Monday-October 11 - Elevation of Church to Status of Basilica
6:30
r.s. Jay Zmetra -int. parents
Tuesday-October 12
6:30
r.s. William J. Skarbek - int. Alice Skarbek and family
Wednesday-October 13
6:30
r.s. Louis Kondek -int. wife and family
7:00
s.p. Munia Stanislaw -int. rodziny
Thursday-October 14
6:30
r.s. Zygmunt Kokosinski -int. Kazimierz Jakubiak
Friday-October 15
6:30
r.s. Thomas (anniv.) and Joseph Krupinski -int. fam.
7:00
r.s. Leon A. Chlapowski -int. Edward Sitkowski, Roland
Malboeuf and John Hickey
Saturday-October 16
7:00
r.s. Tessie Kozlowski -int. St. Anne Society
10:00
Funeral Mass of Ewa Dudek
Requested by daughter Kristine Dudek
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Victoria (anniv.) and Anthony Groh -int. children
Sunday-October 17
7:00
s.p. Czeslaw Chojnicki -int. zona z rodzina
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Lucjan Bialas -int. Danuta and Jan Kolodziej
11:00
Z podziekowaniem za laski otrzymane podczas 67 lat
malzenstwa Jozefa i Stefana Bozek -int. wnuczka Marta
1-25 Club Winner for the 1st Week - #40 Angie Walalis
OUR SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - October 3, 2010
Weekly $4613.81(incl. $308.81 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $1514 (incl. $155 in loose money); Fuel $91; CCD $6;
Catholic Schools Appeal $145.
Stewardship Note. Jesus healed ten lepers in today’s Gospel. Only
one (ten percent) came back to say thank you. I, too, have received
many blessings from the Lord — indeed, all I am and all I have is
a gift! How and how often have I remembered to thank Him?
Word of Life. Today active interventions or omissions of basic
care are proposed for ending the lives not only of the dying, but
also patients suffering from a long-term cognitive disability, such
as advanced dementia...Some argue that patients who cannot
consciously respond have lost their “human dignity.” This view is
dangerously wrong: Human beings never lose their dignity, that is,
their inherent and inestimable worth as unique persons loved by
God and created in His image. People can be denied respect
affirming that dignity, but they never lose their God-given dignity.
Respect Life Program (2010)
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIME
October 10, 2010
If we have died with (Christ Jesus)
we shall also live with Him;
If we persevere
we shall also reign with Him.
– 2 Timothy 2:11-12a
God Revealed to the Nations. Our extended lesson in
discipleship continues this weekend with a focus on the
centrality of thanksgiving to the Christian life. We hear
stories of foreigners who experience the healing, cleansing
power of the God of Israel and give he Lord thanks. In
today’s episode from the book of Kings the prophet Elisha
cures a foreigner named Naaman of his leprosy. Naaman
returns to thank Elisha and pledges to worship only the God
of Israel from that day forward. The Gospel presents the
story of the cleansing of ten lepers. It is the Samaritan–also
a foreigner–who returns to give Jesus thanks and give God
glory and praise. “The Lord has revealed to the nations his
saving power,” sings the psalmist. “Sing joyfully to the
Lord. Sing praise” (Psalm 98:2,4).
The second collection this weekend is directed toward the
Utility and Energy Costs
The second collection next weekend is the Annual Collection for the
Propagation of the Faith
PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH
Next weekend all the parishes in the Diocese of Worcester will
take the Annual Collection for the Propagation of the Faith. Bishop
McManus writes “...All Catholics have the opportunity to fulfill
their baptismal responsibility for sharing the Good News of Jesus
Christ through their active participation in the efforts of the four
Pontifical Mission Societies: The Society for the Propagation of the
Faith, the Holy Childhood Association, the Society of St. Peter
Apostle and the Missionary Union of Priests and Religious. The
first three of these societies seek prayer, sacrifice and financial
support for the Church’s missionary work, and provide financial
assistance for the pastoral and evangelizing programs of the Church
in Africa, Asia, the islands of the Pacific and remote regions of
Latin America......I urge all in our diocesan family to share in the
work of evangelization, offering your prayers and sacrifices for the
Church’s missionary efforts. Your generosity in this collection next
weekend will nurture the lives and faith of our brothers and sisters
in 1,100 mission dioceses. It will also be a source of blessing for
our own Diocese as we place evangelization at the heart of our life
as Church.
CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION
This Wednesday, October 13th, the final
service this year in honor of Our Lady of
Fatima will be held at 7 p.m. with an outdoor
procession and praying the rosary. We kindly
invite all parishioners and friends to join us
and offer their special petitions to our Blessed
Mother. Reminder: The rosary will be prayed in
our Basilica every Sunday in October following
the 11 a.m. Mass; and every Wednesday and Friday (bilingual) at 7 p.m.;
on Tuesdays and Thursdays (bilingual) at 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew Bobola
Church.
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AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH
In the weeks ahead, you will be reading more about a new
program taking place throughout the Diocese of Worcester.
The program, Sharing our Blessings, is an opportunity to
address the most pressing needs in many parishes across the
diocese, including St. Joseph, to increase our Sunday
offertory. The subsequent correspondence will provide you
with a detailed explanation of this timely and important
opportunity to take personal responsibility for your parish.
Each week this space in the bulletin will be devoted to
reminders and important announcements concerning
Sharing Our Blessings.
HOLY ROSARY SODALITY
Thank you to Betty Meagher for the beautiful flower arrangement
in front of the Blessed Mother statue for the annual Mass for
deceased members of the Holy Rosary Sodality celebrated last
Sunday.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
The monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2010
at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. This meeting will include the
installation of new members and the traditional Silver Tea. We
encourage and, in fact, urge St. Joseph parish women to join this
distinguished organization that provides support and financial
assistance to many projects, especially technology. One of the
many benefits is the Scholarship for children of members who will
be attending a Catholic high school or St. Joseph School.
The guest speaker for the evening will be Cindi Gardner, who will
speak on Breast Cancer Awareness–a timely topic for all women.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are requesting
that members attending the meeting wear a pink article of clothing.
Hostess for the evening is Judi Dery.
A Splash of Panache is less than a month away!! There is still
time to purchase your tickets for what promises to be a fun-filled
afternoon of socializing and shopping at Point Breeze Restaurant,
on Sunday, November 7, from 1-5 p.m. Advance sale tickets–$15,
at the door $18. Tickets are available from Jane Wilk at 508-9432236, Felicia Kolodziejczak at 508-943-6591, Jill Manak at 508943-1810 and at Carrie’s Beauty Shoppe, 43 Morris Street, 508943-0318. – Joyce Dziedzic, Publicity Chairperson
Mazowsze. On December 8 the renowned Mazowsze ensemble
from Poland will perform in major cities in the United States
including Worcester Hanover Theatre at 7 p.m. St. Joseph Polish
Women’s Club is sponsoring a bus for the convenience of the
parishioners. Tickets at $31/pp including transportation are
available from Jane Wilk, President, at 508-943-2236. To assure
the price of the tickets and transportation we have to notify the
booking agent by the end of this week. Please call Jane as soon as
possible to indicate your participation. People of all cultural
origins, cultural backgrounds attend these famous musical concerts.
Before the hustle and bustle of the Christmas shopping season,
takean evening off to take advantage of this rare presentation to
relax and enjoy a most rewarding evening.
ST. ANNE SOCIETY
The Society is having a bake sale and raffle in the Parish
Conference Room on Saturday, October 16th from 3-5:30 p.m. and
Sunday, October 17th from 8-11 a.m. Please come - we will have
lots of delicious pastry. – Gen Lariviere, President
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
October 11 – No Rel. Ed. Classes. Next classes are Oct. 18 and 25.
October 17 - 8 a.m. Confirmation Class
On Monday, October 25th, Religious Education Classes will take
place in the church from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Msgr. James Moroney
will present the few adjustment and slight changes for the
celebration of Divine Worship. Msgr. Moroney is the former
Director of the Office of Divine Worship at USCCB in
Washington, D.C. and is providing lectures to the dioceses across
the country. In his busy schedule he is available only on that
Monday for St. Joseph parish. This is a special opportunity to learn
the essence of the Eucharist which creates the Church and sustains
its faithful. If someone from the parishioners would like to take
advantage of this unique opportunity are more than welcome.
All Saints Family Event. “Following in the Footprints of the
Saints” will be held on Wednesday, October 27 from 6:30 -7:30
p.m. in the school. All parish families are invited to walk with the
saints. Have fun and win prizes!
Youth Mass. On Sunday, October 24 the Confirmation Class is
sponsoring the Youth Liturgy and is inviting all young people from
the parish to join them at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. The celebrant and
homilist for this liturgy is Rev. Zygas from the Immaculate
Conception Monastery in Putnam. We kindly ask parishioners to
remind their youngsters about this special Mass for young people.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Wii Bowling at Christopher Heights contest with the residents
will take place on Tuesday, October 12th from 6-7:30 p.m. If
interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Valcour.
Film Gospel Skit. We will film the Gospel skit for the October
Youth Mass on Friday, October 15th from 5-8 p.m. in the Youth
Center. Pizza will be provided for all who participate.
Pumpkin Carving Night at the Youth Center on Friday, October
22nd from 6-8 p.m. for the Jr. High Group and on Saturday, October
23rd from 5-8 p.m. (following the 4 p.m. Youth Mass - pizza
included) for the Sr. High group. Please bring your own pumpkin
and carving tools; cider, soda and munchies provided. Please let
Mrs. Valcour know if you will be attending.
Choir Practice & Youth Mass. The next Youth Mass will be
Saturday, October 23rd at Sacred Heart Church at 4 p.m. Choir
practice for the Mass will be Thursday, October 21st from 7-8 p.m.
at the Youth Center. All are welcome to attend.
DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
The Mass for couples celebrating 25th, 50th, and other significant
anniversaries will be celebrated by Bishop McManus on Sunday,
November 7 at 3 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Couples wishing
to attend are asked to contact the parish office.
BACH B MINOR MASS PERFORMANCE AT CATHEDRAL
Today, Sunday, at 4 p.m. at St. Paul Cathedral, the Mass in B
Minor by J. S. Bach will be performed by Arcadia players on
period instruments and with chamber singers, with Ian Watson
conductor. $25/gen. admission, $20/seniors, $20 students/children.
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OPEN HOUSE AT AREA COLLEGES ETC.
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, Merrimack, NH is hosting a Fall
Open House on Monday, October 11. All high school seniors, juniors, and their
families are invited to attend classes, have lunch, converse with students and
meet with professors. Thomas More College is ranked as one of the nation’s top
liberal arts programs offering an authentically Catholic campus life, a full
semester abroad in Rome, and a guild system where students gain practical
skills through master craftsmen. For more information and to register, please
contact the admissions office at 603-880-8308.
St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic High School in Worcester is hosting an
open house on Sunday, October 31 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Senior High
School. Placement tests are scheduled for incoming Grade 9 students on
Saturday, November 13 on Saturday, December 4, at 8 a.m. For directions to
the school or further information call the school at 508-852-5555.
St. John’s in Worcester will hold an open house for interested 8th graders and
their families on Sunday, October 17th and 24th at 1 p.m. For more information
contact the admissions office at 508-842-8934 ext. 266.
St. Joseph Church in Charlton will present a one man, one act performance
on Peter in Chains on Monday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Free will offering.
DONATIONS
Immediate Needs of St. Joseph School. In memory of: Francis Kubicki
by the Scherer family, Robert and Linda K. McNair-Perry, Phyllis-Ann
Zalewski.
St. Joseph Basilica. In memory of Dorothy Hart by Rita P. Moriarty.
St. Joseph School. We acknowledge the donation of $466 from St.
Andrew Bobola parishioners in support of our school; an anonymous
donation of $100 from an alumnus of the Class ‘51.
Please Note: On Monday, October 11th, we
celebrate Columbus Day. It is a holiday for the
school children and the diocese. Accordingly, the
offices at the rectory will be closed.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Progressive Jackpot #54 – Special Door Prizes
Two Winner Take All’s
Variety of Hot-Home-Made-Food - Free Coffee
Doors open at 4 p.m. - Games begin at 5:45 p.m.
St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club members will assist from 4-6
pm
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
PROCESJA ku czci Matki Boóej Fatimskiej
b“dzie 13 païdziernika w Ñrod“ o 7 p.m.
Zapraszamy parafian i przyjació» do
przy»czenia si“ do wspólnej modlitwy
róóa½cowej, szczególnie teraz w maryjnym
miesicu païdzierniku.
RÓòANIEC. W niedziel“ po Mszy sw. o
11-ej. W Ñrody i pitki o 7 p.m.
(dwuj“zyczne) i we wtorki i czwartki o 6:30
p.m. w koÑciele Ñw. Andrzeja Boboli równieó dwuj“zyczne.
DURGA TACA dzisiaj przeznaczona jest na wysokie koszty energii do
oÑwietlania i ogrzewania. W przysz»y weekend druga taca jest na
diecezjaln akcj“ „Propagation of the Faith”. Biskup McManus
przypomina, óe jest to okazj dla wszystkich katolików do wype»nienia
obietnic z Chrztu Ñw. do dzielenia si“ Dobr Nowin o Jezusie
Chrystusie poprzez zaangaóowanie w akcje misji KoÑcio»a. Zebrane
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fundusze przeznaczone b“d na wsparcie ponad 1000 diecezji
isyjnych na Ñwiecie.
DZIELENIE SI’ BºOGOSºAWIE¼STWAMI. Przez nadchodzce
tygodnie b“dziemy duóo s»yszeƒ o nowej akcji diecezjalnej
Sharing our Blessings, to znaczy Dzielenie si “
B»ogos»awie½stwami/ºaskami. Biskup wierzy, óe dzi“ki tej
akcji, wiele parafii w naszej diecezji »cznie z nasz parafi Ñw.
Józefa b“dzie mog»o zaadresowaƒ naglce potrzeby. Celem akcji
jest pomoc w zwi“kszeniu sk»adek na tace w niedziele. W
nied»ugim czasie, wszyscy parafianie otrzymaj listy
szczegó»owo t»umaczce ten program. Kaódego tygodnia w
biuletynie, przeznaczone b“dzie miejsce poÑwi“cone akcji
Sharing our Blessings.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB. W angielskiej
cz“Ñci biuletynu znajduje si“ wiele informacji o najbliószych
wydarzeniach organizowanych przez SJPWC. Prosimy cz»onków
o zapoznanie si“ z tymi informacjami i zach“cenie innych do
przy»czenia si“ do tej organizacji wspierajcej parafi“ i szko»“
Ñw. Józefa.
RELIGIA. Przypominamy, óe nie b“dzie religii w poniedzia»ek
11.X. Nast“pne zaj“cia b“d 18 i 25 païdziernika.
Bierzmowanie – zaj“cia b“d 17.X. o 8 a.m.
25.X. – religia dla wszystkich b“dzie w koÑciele od 5:30 – 6:30
p.m. gdzie ks. Pra»at Moroney wyt»umaczy pewne zmiany w
odprawianiu Liturgii. Jest to okazj do zapoznania si“ z sednem
Eucharystii, która tworzy KoÑció» i utrzymuje wiernych.
Zapraszamy zainteresowanych parafian do przy»czenia si“ do
nas w tym dniu.
„Stpanie po Ñladach Ñwi“tych” – stacje informacyjne
przygotowane przez m»odzieó b“d w szkole Ñw. Józefa 27
païdziernika o 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Zapraszamy rodziny parafialne
z dzieƒmi do udzia»u. Dzieci b“d mog»y wygraƒ drobne
nagrody.
Msza Ñ w. m» odzieó owa przygotowana przez klas“
Bierzmowania b“dzie 24.X. o 9:30 a.m. Zapraszamy.
BºOGOSºAWIE¼STWO dla ma»óe½stw obchodzcych 25 lub
50 rocznic“ Ñlubu b“dzie udzielone podczas specjalnej Mszy Ñw.
celebrowanej przez biskupa McManus 7 listopada o 3 p.m. w
Katedrze sw. Paw»a w Worcester. Zainteresowane ma»óe½stwa
prosimy o kontakt z plebani
DNI OTWARTE W COLLEG’ACH. W angielskiej
cz“Ñcibiuletynu s informacje o dniach otwartych w pobliskich
colleg’ach. Zapraszamy.