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
Associate Pastor ............. Rev. Grzegorz Chodkowski
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-March 19
4:00
r.s. James J. Gogolinski (3rd anniv.) -int. wife and fam.
Sunday-March 20
7:00
s.p. Jozef Szczepaniak -int. siostra Anna i familia
8:15
r.s. Irene Krupinski (month’s mind)
-int. daughter Jane and family
9:30
r.s. Janina and Stanislaw Kopczynski
-int. Jan & Danuta Kolodziej
11:00
s.p. Franciszek Turowski -int. zona
Monday-March 21
6:30
r.s. Weronika Maslon -int. Holy Rosary Sodality
2:15 pm Lanessa Nursing Home
Tuesday-March 22
6:30
r.s. Mildred Stratford (1st anniv.) -int. Warren and Dian
7:00
Za parafian
Wednesday-March 23
6:30
r.s. Bernard T. Nowacki -int. mother and brother
7:00
r.s. Jane Lempicki (1st anniv.) -int. family
Thursday-March 24
6:30
For All Souls’ Day intentions
Friday-March 25
6:30
r.s. Agnes L. Paproch -int. Holy Rosary Sodality
7:00
r.s. Bernard J. Mrzyglod -int. wife Helen
Saturday-March 26
7:00
r.s. Antoinette Sroczynski -int. St. Anne Society
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Constance M. Knych (anniv.) & Albert S. Knych
-int. daughter Jean, husband Tom and family
Sunday-March 27
7:00
r.s. James Kane (month’s mind) -int. wife and children
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. John Lipski -int. wife and children
11:00
s.p. Andrzej Chmielewski -int. syn i rodzina
1-25 Club Winner for the 24th Week - #54 Jim Kolodziejczak
1-25 Club Winner for the 25th Week - #27 Charles Panu
The 1-25 Club Banquet will be held March 19th after the
4 p.m. Mass. Thank you.
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - March 13, 2011
Weekly $5489.25 (incl. $276.25 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $204; Fuel $512(incl. $90.25 in loose money).
Stewardship Note: “Lord, it is good that we are here.” (Matthew
17:4) In today’s Gospel we see Jesus take Peter, James and John to
a mountain top and reveal to them His divine glory.
Ash Wednesday Collection. Our collection on Ash Wednesday,
which was designated for the St. Vincent de Paul charity, came to
$182. As a parish, we added $168 and forwarded a check for $350
as the contribution from St. Joseph Basilica to this very worthwhile
charity.
Lenten Devotional Schedule. Sundays at 3 p.m. Gorzkie Zale;
Fridays Stations of the Cross at 1 p.m. in English and at 7 p.m.
in Polish; Confessions every Tuesday evening from 7 to 8;
mornings during the week after the last Mass.
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT - March 20, 2011
Christ Jesus .... destroyed death and
brought life and immortality to light
through the Gospel.
– 2 Timothy 1:10b
Change. Lent is all about change and
change is usually not easy. In order to change we have to
leave something behind. Today we hear about a very old
man who decided to answer God’s call. Abram experiences
a tremendous amount of change when he leaves everything
behind, risking it all for God’s promise. Jesus changes, is
transfigured, right before the eyes of his disciples. The
Lenten scriptures issue the call for us to change, to be
transfigured, so that we, too, will soon share in the glory of
God. What is it that the Lord is asking us to leave behind?
Are we willing to take the risk for the promise made by
God? These questions are at the heart of the Lenten journey
of conversion.
The second collection this weekend is taken for the
Church in Latin America
WELCOME TO ST. JOSEPH SOLEMNITY!
This weekend we celebrate the solemnity of St. Joseph with a
concelebrated solemn Mass at 4 p.m. Father Jack Lizewski,
Chaplain of Anna Marie College, will be the homilist. This is also
the Youth Mass of the three Webster parishes. In addition, three
young men who promote the Gospel message throughout the
United States will enhance the celebration through their musical
talents. This Saturday is also a day of plenary and partial
indulgence.
This Sunday we welcome the pilgrimage from New Britain to
the 11 a.m. Mass. Every year they visit the Basilica and in their
special intentions seeking graces from God through the intercession
of St. Joseph.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY
The Diocese of Worcester announced the annual Partners in
Charity collection for 2011. The chairpersons for this charitable
drive in our parish is Betty Sabaj and Carolyn Swierzbin. This
annual appeal embraces charitable, pastoral and educational needs
of thousands of individuals and families of various ages throughout
the year. The goal for St. Joseph Basilica this year is $25,000. The
collection will be taken on March 27 in our parish.
In this time of economical difficulties the number of people who
need help is growing, and yet, despite our personal difficulties, we
want to extend a lifting hand and raise the spirit of those who
experience physical and spiritual needs.
SPECIAL THANKS
Now that the winter season is over, we greatly appreciate the
assistance we received from Mr. Wesley Mroczka and Mr. Dariusz
Ochocki for their generous donation of time and equipment. The
parish was able to save a substantial amount of money.
LENTEN SEMINARS
The first in a series of three Lenten Seminars will be held on
Wednesday, March 23rd from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
John Paul II and Dialogue with Youth - Hope of the World.
Come and Meet John Paul II-Friend of the Youth. This seminar is
for young people, families, and all ages. Meet Pope John Paul II in
his words, life, and beatification. There will be a talk, video on his
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life, activities and fun too! Come and join us for this special
Lenten Night. Also see flyer at all Church entrances.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
On Sunday, April 3rd at 2 p.m. the Sacrament of the Sick will
be administered in our St. Joseph Basilica. The Rev. Sean
McGillicuddy, the Redemptorist priest who is conducting the
Retreat will speak and assist with the anointing. You are
encouraged to bring your loved ones for this special service.
Traditionally, the Sacred Heart Society members have been
available to assist with the elderly, wheelchairs etc. in the
church.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
RCIA. Starting March 27th for the next 3 Sundays of Lent at the
9:30 a.m. Mass after the homily we will be celebrating what is
called “The Scrutinies” with our elect, Jennifer Acude who will
be entering the Catholic Church at our Easter vigil. These Rites
are celebrated to help deliver the elect from the power of sin and
Satan, to protect them against temptation, and to give them
strength in Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Please continue praying for our elect.
Religious Ed - Classes 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Monday.
Confirmation - Classes are on Monday nights 7-8:15 p.m. in the
school. Please be prompt.
Children Lenten Masses. 9:30 a.m. Mass every Sunday during
Lent. All families with children are invited to come and celebrate
the Eucharist.
Lenten Flower Sacrifices. Each week please remind your
children to make loving sacrifices and good deeds for others
offering them up to Jesus. We will continue with the practice of
placing a flower at the base of the Lenten Cross in exchange for
their good deed.
FINANCE BOARD MEETING
Members of the Finance Board met Wednesday to review
various ways of cutting expenses but it was difficult to find any
unnecessary spending. However, in order to be financially
responsible, we have to find ways no matter how painful they
may be. It was decided that the office in the rectory will be
closed on Thursdays with no secretary or priest available except
on an emergency basis. The part-time secretaries who each work
three days per week will now work two days each week. This is
not a significant savings since they work for minimum rates
without insurance etc. Parishioners who have business with
the rectory are requested to come on Tuesdays or
Wednesdays. We also ask that parishioners plan ahead and
make any phone requests on these days. This change will
negatively effect the efficiency of work and our service to the
parishioners.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Special thank you to everyone who made the Soup Meal such a
success. We raised a total of $1132 and will be able to donate $566 to
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and $566 to the Bread of Life
Kitchen. Great job everyone!!!
Passion Play at Sacred Heart Church. On Good Friday. Actors
Needed. Any youths in grades 6-12 are invited and encouraged to
participate in this year’s Passion Play. Over 30 kids needed to help act
out the characters. All parts are acting only; no speaking parts required.
Practice Schedule. April 10thand 17th from 1-4 p.m. at Sacred Heart
Church; April 21st from 4-5:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Church (pizza to
follow); Good Friday April 22nd from 9-11:30 a.m. Perform passion
play at noon. Please contact Mrs. Valcour.
Youth Mass This Weekend. Saturday, March 19th at St. Joseph
Basilica at 4 p.m. Pizza to follow Mass at the Youth Center.
Readers needed for Mass. Choir practice will be March 17th from
7-8 p.m.
Wii Bowling at Christopher Heights. The Youth Group will
have another Wii Bowling contest with residents of Christopher
Heights on Thursday March 24th from 6-7:30 p.m. If interested,
please contact Mrs. Valcour.
Taco Night at Youth Center. Sr. Youth Group Dinner Tuesday
March 22nd; Jr. Youth Group Dinner Tuesday, March 29th.
AUCTION
The Annual Auction of St. Joseph School sponsored by the
HSA which took place last Saturday at the Point Breeze
Restaurant was a great success. The crowd was very cheerful and
friendly, the food was delicious, and the ambience of the
restaurant was superb. There were many exciting items in the
Chinese Auction and Silent Auction. But the most interesting and
very popular was the live auction–bidding between parents and
friends reached an all-time high! The auctioneer, Craig
Holmberg, did a fantastic job (is he considering becoming a
professional caller as a second career??!) Special thanks to
Cindi Gardner and her committee who did an outstanding job in
decorating and setting the scene for an enjoyable evening!
Preliminary reports show that the net income is $11,600.
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Special Announcements
It seems that the Auction also serves as a launching pad for
important information. Two years ago we announced during the
auction the first million dollar donation for the school gym. This
year also several important announcements were made lifting the
spirits of the participants.
Mr. Theodore Dawicki announced his donation of $65,000 for
a statue of John Paul II to be carved of granite and be displayed
in front of the rectory at St. Joseph Basilica grounds. Mr.
Dawicki in his remarks said “each day is a beautiful day when
you are above the ground. I want to see this monument dedicated
to the greatest Pope, Polish Pope, when I am still above the
ground.” He dedicated this monument in memory of his parents,
Lucy and Valenty Dawicki. This monument will be completed at
the end of this summer. We are grateful to Mr. Dawicki and his
wife Helen for their deep faith, generosity and vision. It should
be noted that Mr. Dawicki of his own free will requested this
monument to be erected in his family’s memory.
Scholarship. Msgr. Czarnecki announced that a scholarship fund
of $15,000 was established by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nowak
for the academic year 2011/2012. This important grant enlarged
by other donations will provide the needed help to the talented
students who want a Catholic education but cannot afford it..
Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Nowak, for your thoughtfulness and
your spirit of caring and sharing.
St. Joseph School Gym Expansion. Also, a very encouraging
announcement was made by Mr. and Mrs. Marion Winters of
rare books to the new school library and their pledge to raise
$125,000 toward the Library project. He joins Mr. John and Jane
Gogolinski who already donated $125,000 to the Library.Mr.
Winters and his wife moved several years ago from Washington
to Webster. He has volunteered his services to the St. Joseph
Gym expansion committee. He is well known across the country
for his cultural involvement and philanthropic spirit, especially
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on behalf of young people. May God bless you and your family!
Educational Pledge. The final announcement of the evening was a
joyful and uplifting surprise. A businessman from the state of New
York pledged one million dollars. This money was given to Msgr.
Czarnecki for educational purposes and will become a restricted
account. Although the donor never heard of St. Joseph School he
intends to visit in the future. Although this account is restricted, Msgr.
Czarnecki said that it will be spent for the St. Joseph School Gym
Expansion.
St. Joseph has been a patron of the gym and expansion of the school
and how providential that the announcements coincide with his
solemnity on March 19th. The above significant financial contributions
bring us much closer to realizing the children’s dream of a new gym
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ST. JOSEPH BASILICA COUNCIL #12980
50/50 Raffle. Tickets are being sold one (1) for $5 or three (3) for $10. The
tickets are being sold at the entrances of the Basilica and can also be obtained
from any Knight. Thus far the Knights have collected $780. The winning
number will be drawn at the beginning of the Sports Banquet on April 2nd. All
Knights are asked to return their sales as quickly as possible. The Knights
thank everyone in advance for their support. – Paul Lango
SACRED HEART SOCIETY
The Sacred Heart Society of St. Joseph Basilica will hold its annual
meeting on Sunday, March 27th, after the 8:15 a.m. Mass in the
Conference Room. President Theresa Jankowski asks members to
please attend. Dues may be paid at this time.
A reminder that the Sacred Heart Society will be selling Janik’s Kielbasy for
Easter. Please place your orders by March 31, 2011, by calling Theresa
Jankowski, President, at 508-943-5355 or on the sign up sheets at the entrances
of the church. The price is $9.00 per ring. Pick up dates at the school are
Saturday, April 16 from 3-5 p.m. and on Sunday April 17, 2011 frm 8 a.m. to
11 a.m. Thank you for your continued support.
MARCH CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
Mar. 14-$50 Betty Meagher, Webster; Mar. 15-$50 Charles Kondek, Webster;
Mar. 16-$75 Anna Fijal, Webster; Mar. 17 $50 Angie Wolalis, Webster; Mar.
18-$50 Anita Reid, Charlton City; Mar. 19-$50 Phyllis Romano, Webster; Mar.
20-$100 Roland Malboeuf.
PARISH FESTIVAL MEETING
The next Festival meeting will take place on Tuesday, March
29, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. We kindly ask the
chairpersons to bring a list of their requirements.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
II Niedziela Wielkiego Postu - 20 marzec 2011
„…Chrystusa Jezus przezwyci“óy» Ñmierƒ, a na óycie i nieÑmiertelnoу
rzuci» Ñwiat»o przez Ewangeli“.” (2 Tym 1:10 b)
Zmiana. Wielki Post jest czasem zmian a zmiany zazwyczaj nie s
»atwe. Aby si“ zmieniƒ, cz“sto musimy z czegoÑ zrezygnowaƒ. Dzisiaj
s»yszymy o bardzo starym cz»owiekiem, który zdecydowa» si“
odpowiedzieƒ na Boóe wezwanie. Abram przeóywa ogromn iloу
zmian, kiedy zostawia wszystko za sob, ryzykujc wszystko dla Boóej
obietnicy. Jezus przemienia si“ tuó przed oczyma swoich uczniów.
Teksty z Pisma Ðwi“tego w Wielkim PoÑcie wzywaj nas do zmian,
które maj tak nas przekszta»ciƒ, byÑmy teó wkrótce mieli udzia» w
Harmonogram naboóe½stw wielkopostnych. Niedziele po godz.15:00
Gorzkie òale, w pitki Droga Krzyóowa o godz. 13:00 w j“zyku
angielskim i o 19:00 w j“zyku polskim. Spowiedï w kaódy wtorek od
19:00 do 20:00, w cigu tygodnia rano po ostatniej Mszy.
Druga dzisiejsza zbiórka jest przeznaczona na wsparcie KoÑcio»a w
Ameryce ºaci½skiej.
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Partners in Charity. Diecezja Worcester og»asza coroczn zbiórk“:
„Partners i Charity”. Przewodniczcy tej akcji charytatywnej w naszej
parafii s Betty Sabaj i Carolyn Swierzbin. To coroczne wydarzenie
obejmuje pomoc charytatywn, duszpastersk i wsparcie potrzeb
edukacyjnych tysi“cy osób i rodzin w róónym wieku, przez ca»y rok. W
tym roku Bazylika Ðwi“tego Józefa jest proszona o wsparcie w
wysokoÑci 25.000 dolarów. Zbiórka odb“dzie si“ w dniu 27 marca.
PODZI’KOWANIA
Zima ma si“ ku ko½cowi. JesteÑmy bardzo wdzi“czni za pomoc jak
otrzymaliÑmy od pana Wies»awa Mroczka i Dariusz Ochockiego za ich hojnie
poÑwi“cony czasu i sprz“tu, dzi“ki czemu budóet parafii by» w stanie
zaoszcz“dziƒ znaczn sum“ pieni“dzy.
SEMINARIA WIELKIEGO POSTU Pierwsze z serii trzech Seminariów
Wielkiego Postu odb“dzie si“ w Ñrod“, 23 marca od 19:00 do 20:30 w kafeterii.
Temat spotkania: „Jan Pawe» II i dialog z m»odzieó. Spotkajmy si“ z Janem
Paw»em II przyjacielem m»odzieóy. Pontyfikat i dary papieóa dla KoÑcio»a,
który bardzo kocha»!” To seminarium jest adresowane nie tylko do m»odzieóy
ale równieó do ca»ych rodzin i wszystkich chccych zapoznaƒ si“ z nauczaniem
Jana Paw»a II. NAMASZCZENIE CHORYCH W niedziel“, 3 kwietnia
o godz. 14:00 b“dzie sprawowany naszej Bazylice sakrament chorych
podawany.. Naboóe½stwo b“dzie sprawowa» Ojciec Sean McGillicuddy, ksidz
redemptorysta. Tradycyjnie, cz»onkowie Sacred Heart Society s proszeni o
pomoc osobom w podesz»ym wieku lub na wózkach inwalidzkich. Zach“camy
do pomocy swoim bliskim, w celu umoóliwienia im uczestnictwa w tym
szczególnym sakramencie.
SPOTKANIE RADY FINANSOWEJ. Cz»onkowie Rady Finansowej na
spotkaniu w Ñrod“ szukali róónych sposobów oszcz“dzania w redukcji kosztów.
Ustalono, óe kancelaria parafialna na plebanii b“dzie zamkni“ta w czwartki.
Sekretarki b“d teraz pracowaƒ dwa dni w tygodniu. Parafian prosimy o
za»atwianie spraw we wtorki lub czwartki.
AUKCJA. Coroczne Aukcja Joseph School sponsorowany przez HSA,
która odby»y si“ w ostatni sobot“ w Restauracji Point Breeze okaza»a
si“ wielkim sukcesem. By»o wiele ciekawych pozycji na aukcji
chi½skiej i Silent Auction. Jednak najbardziej interesujc i bardzo
popularn by»a aukcja na óywo. Specjalne podzi“kowania dla Cindi
Gardner i jej pomocników, którzy wykonali wspania» prac“ w
przygotowaniu lokalu na ten wieczór! Wst“pne raporty pokazuj, óe
zysk netto wynosi $11,600.
Og»oszenia specjalne Dwa lata temu og»oszono podczas aukcji wp»at“
pierwszego miliona dolarów na budow“ sali gimnastycznej. W tym roku
równieó s»yszeliÑmy podobne og»oszenia. Pan Teodor Dawicki og»osi»
darowizn“ 65.000 dolarów na granitowy pomnik Jana Paw»a II, który
ma stanƒ przed Bazylik. PoÑwi“ci» ten pomnik w pami“ci swoich
rodziców, Lucy i Walentego Dawickich. JesteÑmy wdzi“czni panu
Dawickiemu i jego óonie Helen za ich g»“bok wiar“, hojnoу i wizj“.
Stypendium. Ks. Pra»at Czarnecki poinformowa», óe fundusz
stypendialny na rok akademicki 2011/2012 w wysokoÑci 15.000
dolarów zosta» za»oóona przez Pa½stwa Nowakow. Ta waóna darowizna
zapewni niezb“dn pomoc dla utalentowanych uczniów, którzy chc
korzystaƒ z edukacji katolickiej, ale nie mog sobie na to pozwoliƒ za
wzgl“dów finansowych. Dzi“kuj“, Panu i Pani Nowak za ducha troski.
Rozbudowa sali gimnastycznej. Ponadto, bardzo zach“cajce
informacja zosta»a podana przez Pana i Pani Winters, którzy ofiarowali
ksióki do nowej biblioteki szkolnej, a takóe z»oóyli zobowizanie do
powiszenia kwoty 125.000 dolarów, ktore ofiarowali, Pa½stwo John i
Jane Gogolinski na projekt rozbudowy biblioteki. Niech Bóg b»ogos»awi
Was i Wasze rodziny!
Niespodzianka. Biznesmen ze stanu Nowy Jork ofiarowa» milion
dolarów. Pienidze otrzyma» ks. Pra»at Czarnecki na wykorzystania do
celów edukacyjnych i rozbudowy sali gimnastycznej.