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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.
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector: ............................ Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Associate Pastor: ........... Rev. Ryszard W. Polek
In residence: .................. Rev. Joseph Bielonko
Adm. Secretary............... Terry Miller
Financial Secretary......... Ewa Mamro
Dir. of Rel. Ed. .............. Mary Jolda 508-949-2985
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………………….Miss Heather Duclos
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Masses for the week Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - May 24, 2009
If God so loved us, we also must love one another.
Sunday Vigil-May 23
4:00
r.s. John P. Lipski (1st anniv.) -int. wife and children
Sunday–May 24
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
In petition for blessings on the 60th wedding anniversary
of Tom and Reine Gorski -int. family
9:30
r.s. John Ciuchta -int. wife and family
11:00
s.p. Rozalia i Jan Parzych -int. Zofia i Jan Nagiel
Monday-May 25 _ Memorial Day _
6:30
r.s. Joan Falardeau -int. Warren Rekowski
2 pm
Webster Manor
r.s. Frances Aptacy -int. family
Tuesday-May 26
6:30
r.s. Rose Zmetra (6th anniv.) -int. son John and family
7:00
O powolanie kaplanskie i zakonne
-int. pielgrzymka z New Britain
Wednesday-May 27
6:30
r.s. Agnes (Gwozdz) Morgan (16th anniv.) -int. sister
7:00
Za wypominki
Thursday-May 28
6:30
r.s. Phyllis Lebudzinski -int. family
Friday-May 29
6:30
r.s. John Kozlowski -int. Dorothy Wawrzyniak
7:00
r.s. Mary Breault (2nd anniv.) -int. husband Ed
Saturday-May 30
7:00
r.s. John Grzyb -int. Edward and Anna Kudron
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. Carol Grundel -int. Fred and Sylvia Kitka
Sunday-May 31 _ Pentecost _
7:00
r.s. Clarence Duclos (50th anniv.) -int. godchild
8:15
r.s. Catherine Szczepaniak (18th anniv.)
-int. Richard and Pat Parslow and family
9:30
r.s. Feliks (anniv.) and Agnes Mrzyglod -int. family
11:00
s.p. Stanislaw, Julia i Czeslaw Zur -int. corek
1 pm
Baptism Daniel Richard Musial
Commissioned to Live in the World.
In today’s scriptures we hear two
different stories about commissioning.
In the Acts of the Apostles Peter leads
the assembly in prayer that the Lord
will choose and commission the person
to replace Judas among the Twelve. In
the Gospel Jesus prays that his chosen
disciples might be consecrated, or made holy.
Jesus does not ask his Father to keep the disciples
separate from the world, but instead sends them out into the
world. While we might think that holy people are set apart
from the world, we cannot hear today’s scriptures without
realizing that God’s holy, chosen people are commissioned
to live in the midst of the world where they can reveal the
love of God that makes the entire world holy.
1-25 Club Winner for the 8th Week - #3 Corie R. Wagner
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - May 17, 2009
Weekly $4468 (incl. $327 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $142; Fuel $316.
Stewardship Note: “This Jesus who has been taken up from you
into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going
into heaven.” (Acts 1:11) How strong is your faith? Do you believe
that Jesus will return? In the Gospel Jesus tells us that He will
return and when He does He will separate us into sheep and goats,
depending on how much we used our blessings to help those in
need. So how strong is your faith? The answer can be found in how
much you give.
The Ship of the Church. The Church is like a great ship being
pounded by the waves of life’s different stresses. Our duty is not to
abandon ship, but to keep her on her course. – St. Boniface
– l John 4:11
The second collection this weekend is for all remaining
envelopes in your budget packet.
Next weekend the second collection is designated for the
Catholic Communication Campaign.
May 25, 2009
Memorial Day is a United States federal
holiday observed on the last Monday of
May. It commemorates U.S. men and
women who died while in the military
service. Many people observe this holiday
by visiting cemeteries and memorials. The
gravestones at Arlington National
Cemetery are graced by U.S. flags on
Memorial Day. A national moment of remembrance takes place at
3 p.m. ET.
According to custom, memorial services will be held at St. Joseph
Garden of Peace on Monday, May 25th. We invite all parishioners
and friends to gather around the cross at the cemetery by 9:45
a.m. The Veterans are expected to arrive at 9:55 a.m.
MAY DEVOTIONS
This Sunday following the 11 a.m. Mass, the litany to the Blessed
Mother will be prayed. On Monday the devotions will be held at 7
p.m. in English, and on Friday at 7 p.m. in Polish. Please take time
out of your busy schedule and devote one hour to the Blessed
Mother entreating her for needed graces.
REFLECTIONS ON FORTY HOUR EUCHARISTIC DAYS
I want to thank all those who attended the Forty Hour devotions
in our parish. More people participated this year than in previous
years. Each evening celebration offered a different opportunity to
reflect on the meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the individual
and the parish. I owe a special gratitude to those who decorated the
church, the organist, choirs, parish organizations, First Communion
children, Children of Mary and altar servers.
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There was a large number of priests who attended the devotions
and they truly experienced the hospitality of the parish and made
favorable comments about the liturgical celebrations. I am grateful
to those faithful parishioners and school children who kept the vigil
during the three days of these special days.
SAINT JOSEPH BASILICA PARISH FESTIVAL
Publicity. The brochures for the festival are placed at the entrance
to the church describing the 2009 Festival. Please take several with
you and send to your family members, friends or relatives.
Money Raffle. Since the festival is just three weeks away, we
kindly ask that money raffle returns be made as soon as possible to
help the chair persons and the treasurer with their recording. The
drawing for the prizes will take place on Saturday evening. Please
join us for an evening of music, food, games and the drawing.
Special Gifts. The tickets have been printed and are available from
the chairperson Betty Sabaj or at the rectory. For just $2 you have
the opportunity to win over 101 gifts of cash, gift certificates or
other items and services. At the same time you extend support to
St. Joseph School children.
MAY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
May 1-$50 Edward Babula, Thompson CT; May 2-$50 Christine
& Stanley Dudek, Webster; May 3-$100 Thomas Gorski, Webster;
May 4-$50 Janet Konkel, Webster; May 5-$50 Josephine Bottieri,
Dudley; May 6-$75 Stella Bishop, Webster; May 7-$50 Felicia
Balcom, N. Grosvenordale, CT; May 8-$50 Ed Breault, Webster;
May 9-$50 Colin Siegmund, Webster; May 10-$100 Olga
Markiewicz, Webster; May 11-$50 Dick Wagner, Webster; May
12-$75 Alice R. Kitka, Thompson CT; May 13-$50 Andre Leveille,
Webster; May 14-$50 David Brody, Webster; May 15-$50 Deb
MacLeod, Douglas; May 16-$50 Judith Majka, Dudley; May 17$100 Lorraine & Dick Zawislak, Vero Beach, FL; May 18-$50
Joann Baril, Webster; May 19-$75 Louise Cyr, Webster; May 20$50 Blanche Bilinski, Webster; May 21-$50 Barbara Kryger,
Webster; May 22-$50 Josephine Grzych, Dudley; May 23-$50
Elaine Falke, Webster; May 24-$100 Stephanie Kos, Webster.
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Alumni Information. Steven Mark Rondina, St. Joseph School
Class of 2001, received his BSBA degree from Bryant University
in Smithfield, Rhode Island, on May 16, 2009. Steven was an Altar
Server at St. Joseph Basilica during his attendance at St. Joseph
School. Congratulations Steven! We wish you success in your
chosen career.
Special Thank You to Knights of Columbus. The students of
Grades 6-8 send a word of thanks to the Knights of Columbus for
the generous donation given towards their class trip which will take
place this Thursday, May 28. According to the weather reports, Sr.
Mary Ann and her class are assured of perfect weather!
Book Fair. The St. Joseph School Spring 2009 Book Fair was held
last week which was a great success. Our book fair gross sales
totaled $2893.93. We are entitled to 50% of this total in Books and
Merchandise to help stock our new library. Thank you to all who
made this fair a great success!! – Tessa Mailloux
Parent Appreciation Dinner. On Friday, May 29th, there will be
an appreciation dinner for the parents of 8th grade students at the
PAV Hall on Ray St. The young ladies and young men will try to
put into words their appreciation for the sacrifices, love and support
given by their parents during all the school years at St. Joseph
School. Each student reads a testimony and thank you to their
parents. Students and families will enjoy a dinner and dance-social
together. What a wonderful tribute to the maturity of our students
and to their training!
AREA FESTIVITIES
June 12-14. St. Stanislaus Parish, Fall River MA. Music by Eddie
Forman, Dennis Polisky and Raymund Sekulski bands. Homemade
Polish food, variety of American and Chinese foods. For directions
or more information go to: www.SaintStansFestival.com or call
508-672-0243.
Word of Life. Just 22 days after conception a
human embryo’s heart begins beating. The little heart will
beat nearly 54 million times before he or she is born!
– The Endowment for Human Development
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thurs. June 4, 9 am. Pre-K graduation
Fri. June 5, 5 pm Kindergarten Graduation
Sat. June 6, 4 pm. 8th Grade Graduation Mass
Tues. June 9, 7 pm. Information meeting for those interested in
helping in Religious Ed, RCIA or Confirmation
Sun. June 14, 11 a.m. Feast of Corpus Christi. All youth are
invited to the 11 am Mass and participate in the outdoor Procession
with the Holy Eucharist to Sacred Heart Church.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
“...if we love one another, God remains in us, and
his love is brought to perfection in us.” Learn to love each
other more, so that God will remain in your marriage. The
next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends in New
England are June 19-21, July 17-19, and September 25-27.
For more information call Ralph & Jane Becker at 1-800710-WWME or visit www.wwmeMA.org
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN
Help us connect the world with God’s word! Next week’s
collection is for the Catholic Communication Campaign
(CCC). Through your generous donations, CCC is able to
spread the gospel message in our community and all over
the world. CCC funds the development of traditional and
new media programs that inspire and minister to their
audiences. Half of the Collection from our diocese stays
here to support local communication efforts, while the other
half supports national Catholic media initiative. Please give
generously next week to help us spread the good News.
DONATIONS
St. Joseph School. In memory of Carol Grundel by Anna
Scanlon.
St. Joseph School Gym and Parish Center Fund. In
memory of Felix E. Miller by Edward & Genevieve Krol.
Genuine Freedom. People thirst for genuine inner
freedom. They yearn for the life which Christ came to give
in abundance. – Pope John Paul II
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CORPUS CHRISTI - BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
On Sunday, June 14, the universal Church celebrates the Corpus
Christi (Body and Blood of Christ) Solemnity. It is marked with
processions and liturgical pageantry in every Catholic church,
cathedral and Basilica. According to our tradition the parishes of
Webster and Dudley will celebrate the 11 a.m. Mass at Saint
Joseph Basilica followed by the solemn procession to St. Louis
Church and concluding at the Emmaus Center. Please mark this
date in your calendar so that you may take part in this outdoor
honor to the Blessed Sacrament.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST.
JOSEPH SCHOOL
Doors open at 4 pm - Games begin at
5:45 pm
Progressive Jackpot - Two Winner Take All’s
Variety of Hot Food - Free Coffee
Holy Rosary Sodality members will assist from 4 to 6
pm
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
SIÓDMA NIEDZIELA WIELKANOCNA
Dzisiaj już siódma, ostatnia, niedziela wielkanocna. W
przyszłą niedzielę będziemy przeżywać Uroczystość
Zesłania Ducha Świętego. Ewangelia dzisiejszej niedzieli
to fragment tzw. Modlitwy Arcykapłańskiej Jezusa. Jezus
mając świadomość swojej męki i śmierci modli się za
swoich uczniów, aby po Jego odejściu pozostali jednością
oraz by Bóg utwierdził ich w prawdzie i ochronił ich od
złego. Dopóki Jezus pozostawał ze swoimi uczniami, mógł
sam troszczyć się o nich i chronić ich. Ale teraz odchodzi.
On wie, że nawet po swoim odejściu będzie z nimi, ale
prosi Boga, swojego Ojca, żeby uczniowie, w obliczu tego,
co ma nadejść, nie rozproszyli się i nie stracili wiary w
obecność Bożą. Chrystus modli się również za nas,
abyśmy stając wobec różnych przeciwności losu, nie
zwątpili, nie stracili wiary, nie stracili ufności w Boga, bo
ostatecznie On zwycięży.
NABOŻEŃSTWA MAJOWE
W miesiącu maju zapraszamy na
nabożeństwa majowe. W języku
polskim: w niedziele bezpośrednio
po Mszy św. o godz. 11.00 oraz w
piątki o godz. 7.00 wieczorem. W
języku angielskim w poniedziałki o
godz. 7.00 wieczorem. W Dudley,
we środy o godz. 6.30 wieczorem.
DZIEŃ PAMIĘCI
W dniu 25 maja Ameryka obchodzi Dzień Pamięci
(Memorial Day). Jest to Święto Narodowe, które
obchodzone jest zawsze w ostatni poniedziałek maja. Jest
ono poświęcone pamięci żołnierzy, którzy oddali życie na
frontach różnych wojen. Zgodnie z naszym zwyczajem, w
tym dniu odbędzie się na naszym cmentarzy modlitwa za
zmarłych żołnierzy. Zachęcamy do przyjścia i prosimy o
zgromadzenie się koło Krzyża o godz. 9:45 a.m.
NABOŻEŃSTWO CZTERDZIESTOGODZINNE
W ubiegłym tygodniu celebrowaliśmy w naszej parafii
Nabożeństwo Czterdziestogodzinne. Pragniemy
podziękować wszystkim, którzy wzięli udział w adoracji
Najświętszego Sakramentu oraz w wieczornych
nabożeństwach. Szczególnie
marked with processions and liturgical pageantry in every
dziękujemy osobom dekorującym kościół, organiście,
chórowi, organizacjom parafialnym, dzieciom
pierwszokomunijnym, Dzieciom Maryi, ministrantom.
Niech Jezus obecny w Eucharystii wszystkim hojnie
błogosławi.
PRZYGOTOWANIA DO FESTYNU
Broszury. Przy wejściach do kościoła można znaleźć
broszury informacyjne. Zachęcamy do zabrania kilka dla
swoich znajomych i przyjaciół.
Loteria Pieniężna. Prosimy o zwrot losów loterii
pieniężnej jak najszybciej, co ułatwi prace skarbnikowi i
odpowiedzialnym za loterię. Losowanie nagród odbędzie
się w sobotę wieczorem.
Loteria fantowa. Losy są już wydrukowane i dostępne u
Betty Sabaj lub na plebanii. Losy w cenie $2 stwarzają
okazję do wygrania ponad 100 różnych fantów lub nagród
pieniężnych. Dochód pomaga Szkole Św. Józefa.
KOLEKTY
Druga kolekta dzisiaj obejmuje wszystkie pozostałe
koperty z pakietu miesięcznego. W przyszłym tygodniu
druga kolekta przeznaczona jest na pomoc Katolickim
Środkom Społecznego Przekazu. Nasze ofiary w połowie
zostają w diecezji, a w połowie pomagają w głoszeniu
Ewangelii za pośrednictwem różnych mediów w skali
kraju.
ROZBUDOWA SZKOŁY ŚW. JÓZEFA
Przy wejściu do kościola jak też i wławkach znajduja się
formularze aplikacji do różnych komitetów przy budowie
sali gimnastycznie i centrum parafialnego. Proszę
wypełnipozytywnych elementow w zycie szkoly i parafii.
i zwrocic do kosza kolekty parafialnej. Projekt rozbudowy
jest na duża skalę i dlatego różne uwagi i spostrzerzenia
rodzicow i parafian sa bardzo ważne. Będzie to historyczne
dzielo ktore wniesie duzo pozytywnych elementow w zycie
szkoly i parafii.