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
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-June 18
4:00
r.s. Stephen and Sophie Ciabaszewski
-int. daughter and family
Sunday-June 19 - _ The Most Holy Trinity _ Father’s Day _
7:00
s.p. Wojciech i Franciszka Piwowarczyk
-int. Franciszek Piwowarczyk z rodzina
8:15
r.s. Helen Ostrokolowicz (month’s mind) -int. family
9:30
r.s. Joseph Baldowski -int. son George and family
11:00
s.p. zmarlych z rodziny Piwowarczyk
-int. Staszek z rodzina
Chrzest - Maya Maziarz
Monday-June 20
6:30
For the All Souls’ Day intentions
2:15 pm Lanessa Nursing Home
Tuesday-June 21
6:30
r.s. Warren A. Rekowski -int. Warren P. Rekowski
7:00
Za parafian
Wednesday-June 22
6:30
r.s. Anna Kusek -int. Anna and Edward Kudron
7:00
God’s blessings for Christopher, Blakely and parents
-int. Grandma
Thursday-June 23
6:30
For the deceased members of Kulpan and Placzek fam.
-int. Charlotte M. Kulpan
Friday-June 24
6:30
r.s. Josephine Gorski -int. Holy Rosary Sodality
Saturday-June 25
7:00
r.s. Emily Czyzewski -int. husband Norman and sons
John & Mark
1 p.m. Wedding Jessica Conroy LaBoeuf and Jason Legault
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Celia D. Tabor -int. family
Sunday-June 26 _ Body and Blood of Christ_Corpus Christi _
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
r.s. Clemence Sr. & Cecelia Starosta -int. family
9:30
r.s. Krystyna Kolodziej (25th anniv.)
-int. Danuta and Jan Kolodziej
11:00
s.p. Wanda Smugorzewska -int. Marek Lepkowski
1-25 Club Winner for the 13th Week - #98 Mary Lonergan
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - June 12, 2011
Weekly $4190.42 (incl. $288.50 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $100; Fuel $1270.50 (incl. $88.10 in loose money);
Add. Ascension $38. To all of you who support your parish– thank
you but please note that the monthly budget is $7500. Sharing
God’s blessings increase was in the vicinity of $5500.
Stewardship Note for Trinity Sunday. “God so loved the world
that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him
might not perish but might have eternal life.” (John 3:16). How can
we say “thank you” to the God who has given His only Son to us?
What can we give back in return? A life of stewardship is the only
way to truly show our love and appreciation to God. A life of
stewardship is a life of giving back time, talent and treasure to God.
Failure to Deliver. Knowing the truth and not doing it is as foolish
as writing a love letter and not mailing it. – Anon.
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY - June 19, 2011
God so loved the world that
he gave his only Son.
– John 3:16a
Feast of Faith. The Trinity is
the central mystery of our
faith. We believe that God is
one, yet three: total unity and rich diversity. God is not a
monolith, but a dynamic community of persons, a perfect,
loving harmony of three. And the liturgy is the work of the
Trinity. We begin all our liturgical celebrations with the
sign of the cross, a reminder of our Trinitarian baptism, and
the simplest of all professions of our faith. ....Throughout
the Mass we address our prayers to God the Father, through
Christ our Lord, in the Spirit’s power. And the Father hears
our prayer, transforming bread into wine into the Body and
Blood of his Son by the Holy Spirit.
The second collection this weekend will be taken for the
Catholic Communications Campaign
Next weekend is the final collection for Partners in Charity.
We still need $1410.50 to meet our goal. Once again we ask
those parishioners who have not as yet made their
contribution to consider doing so next week.
The Peter’s Pence Collection contributions
may be returned in the second collection or any time
FATHER’S DAY
This Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day,
allowing us to honor our fathers with prayers,
visits, a token of appreciation, or a silent
prayer at the cemetery. These are all gestures
of gratitude for all the hard work, security and
support we receive from our fathers. And to
all the Fathers–May the blessings and love of
our Heavenly Father be yours in abundance
this Father’s Day and always.
FATHER’S DAY BLESSING
God our Father, in your wisdom and love
you made all things.
Bless these men, that they may be strengthened
as Christian fathers.
Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.
Grant that we, their sons and daughters,
may honor them always
with a spirit of profound respect.
HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
On Sunday, June 26, we will celebrate the Feast of the Holy
Body and Blood of Christ, also referred to as Corpus Christi. This
year the liturgy will begin at our Basilica at the 11 a.m. Mass with
Bishop Daniel P. Reilly as main celebrant and a procession to four
altars concluding at the Emmaus Center. We ask you to please
plan your day so as to take part in this solemn procession. We ask
all the parish organizations to come with their banners and
emblems. The banners should be displayed during the Mass in the
sanctuary. All Eucharistic Ministers, First Communion children and
altar servers in their outfits should take part in this solemn festivity.
After the procession ice cream will be served for the children of the
First Communion Class at the Emmaus Center. If you cannot walk
the entire route you may visit at one of the traditional stations.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM
The Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven is privileged
to announce the opening of a new Vatican exhibition dedicated to
the Blessed Virgin Mary. Titled Full of Grace, Crowned Madonnas
from the Vatican Basilica, this unique show was created by the
Vatican just for our museum. This is the first time that the restored
Crowned Madonna collection is being shown. It includes 90
beautiful works of art and a full-sized reproduction of
Michelangelo’s La Pieta. Open May 8, 2011 - January 8, 2012.
Through the end of June, the special Pope John Paul II exhibition
titled “Blessed: A Tribute to John Paul II” will still be showing,
giving the opportunity to see both of these magnificent exhibitions.
Blessed includes painting, sculptures, relics, mementos and gifts
from John Paul II. Both shows are great for children of all ages.
Admission and museum parking are free, a public service of the
Knights of Columbus.
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION
Peter’s Pence Collection is a world-wide collection giving us the
opportunity to extend a sign of peace to the Body of Christ. Our
gifts to this annual collection help the Holy Father to support
victims of disaster, war, and oppression and others most in need of
assistance. Pope Benedict XVI uses the Peter’s Pence Collection to
strengthen dioceses, religious orders, and struggling communities
of faith. Bishop McManus writes that “as we participate in the
appeal generously, we join Catholics throughout the world in a
loving expression of solidarity. Moreover, we share in the concern
of the successor of Peter for the many different needs of the
universal Church and for the relief of those most in need around the
globe. Let us join the Holy Father in his mission.” The collection
will be taken on the weekend of June 25/26.
OUR PARISH FESTIVAL IS HERE! Visit the big white tent
after Mass and enjoy the specialties of the
kitchen – always a mouth-watering menu!
Visit the various booths including the
Country Store, Garage Sale, Special
Gifts, Crafts etc. – try your hand at the
games of chance – and don’t pass up the
opportunity to win $9000 in the Money
Raffle! Live music Saturday from 6 to 10
pm to Maestro’s Men and from 10-11 pm
the Polish Rock Band. Sunday from 12 noon to 2 pm – Chicken
BBQ, 1-4 pm Dancing to the Sudden Urge, 3 pm Special Gifts
Raffle, 4 pm Money Raffle. Bring your family and friends for a
weekend of light-hearted pleasure and enjoyment.
ST. JOSEPH CHOIRS AT THE CATHEDRAL
The Children’s Choir and Basilica Choir was invited to provide the
music for the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Paul Cathedral on
Sunday, June 12th at 2 p.m. It was the first time that I witnessed any
choir from outside the cathedral who took over the entire program.
We are grateful to Mr. Robert Wojcik, the musical director, his
musicians and choir for their sacrifice of time and talent. The
spontaneity and quality of voices of the children really impressed
the faithful from various parishes across the diocese. Bishop
McManus thanked them and the congregation responded with a
prolonged ovation. The children gathered at Lic’s for ice cream
concluding a beautiful experience.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Notice to All Members – Important Parish Council meeting at
6:30 p.m. in the Parish Conference Room on Wednesday, June 22nd.
Please call Sylvia Kitka if you cannot attend.
SCHOOL NEWS
The St. Joseph School Graduating Class of 2011 enjoyed a
good-bye party at the rectory on Monday noon courtesy of Rev.
Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki. They enjoyed good food, friendship, and,
of course, conversations amongst themselves on their plans for the
summer and the future. Both Msgr. Czarnecki and Mr. Cushing
briefly spoke to them about their nine years at St. Joseph’s, their
dedication to studies and to their faith, and emphasized the need for
continuing their ties with the Church and the school. The Friday
before they enjoyed a special program given in their honor by every
grade in our school.
The Class of 2011 (Grade 8) presented two gifts for the school to
Mr. Cushing. One gift was a Nokia camera with storage bag and
memory card to be used to record the events that occur at the school
throughout the year. The second gift was a check for $550 which
will be used towards the registration to the web-based Accelerated
Reader program. This program will allow the students greater access
to more books and allows the teachers to personalize student
practice, set goals for this practice, and provide a means to monitor
progress towards these goals.
VISIT OF MR. DICK NOWAK
On June 13th the students of St. Joseph School had the privilege to
welcome a very distinguished guest and alumnus of St. Joseph
School from Flower Mound, Texas, Mr. Dick Nowak. The children
gathered in the cafeteria and received him warmly with a spirit of
gratitude for his genuine interest and unambiguous support of their
education. Mr. Donald Cushing, Principal of St. Joseph School,
briefly highlighted Mr. Nowak’s life story and his accomplishments
in sports, business, and family life. The students presented him with
several symbolic gifts and many had the opportunity to exchange a
few words with this distinguished alumnus of St. Joseph School. The
graduating class presented him with an autographed Yearbook 2011.
In his brief remarks Mr. Nowak recalled many Sisters who taught
him, shaped his character, expanded his mind and prepared him well
for his future career. He regretted that the eighth grade who played
such an important part in winning first place in the Route 395
Basketball League and receiving the coveted Sportsmanship Award
did not have the opportunity to play in the new gym. It was his hope
that the upcoming seventh and sixth grades – through the common
effort of alumni and parishioners – will enjoy the new facility. Mr.
Nowak had the opportunity to tour the school and get acquainted
with the educational technology of St. Joseph School and enjoy
presentations by the children on the interactive Promethean white
board. As he toured the school he vividly remembered particular
grades associated with many pleasant memories of his fellow
students and the Felician Sisters. He also visited the land where the
gym and parish center will be built. It was his first visit to St. Joseph
School since 1955. Mr. Nowak will return in the second week of
July to meet with the architectural company, executive committee
and fellow alumni who share his enthusiasm for the new project.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Fire pit & S’mores at Mrs. Valcour’s Home. Three different
Youth Groups are invited to Mrs. Valcour’s home (122 Sutton Road,
Webster–Rain or Shine) for badminton, wiffle ball, basketball, board
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games and S’mores by the fire. Current 2nd-4th grader’s night is
Thursday June 23, 6-8 pm - (chaperones needed), Jr. Youth Group
(current 5th-7th graders) night is Tuesday June 28, 6-8 pm and Sr.
Youth Group (current 8th-12th graders) night is Thursday June 30,
6-8 pm. Please let Mrs. Valcour know if you plan on coming.
SUMMER FAIR
St. George’s Catholic Church in Worcester is sponsoring a
Summer Fair on Saturday, June 25 from 8 am to 2 pm in the parish
hall under the church and outdoors on church grounds. Mega-Flea
Market, Jewelry Sale, Raffles, Hot and Cold Food and Desserts,
Country Store, Crafts, Bake Sale and much more!
DOMINICAN SISTERS BAKE SALE
The Dominican Sisters of West Hartford CT will be selling bread,
brownies, and apple and blueberry pies on Saturday, June 25th and
Sunday June 26th at the Basilica entrance. These are all baked
according to the Dominican Community recipes. The proceeds
from the sale will be used to buy medical supplies for their mission
to support the lepers. Your support is appreciated.
PILGRIMAGE TO ST. ANNE SHRINE
On Sunday, July 24th, a walking pilgrimage will take place from
Southbridge to St. Anne’s Shrine in Sturbridge. Starting point is
Notre Dame Retreat Center at 2 p.m. Since the route is
approximately 5 1/2 miles a break will be taken at the former
Rom’s property. Expected time for the recitation of the rosary is
5:30 p.m. and the Mass at 6 p.m. The pilgrimage to holy sites
belongs to the oldest tradition of the Church and is always
undertaken in a particular intention. In this case, we will seek the
intercession of St. Anne for our Jubilee Year and for our personal
needs. For additional information please call the rectory.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
NIEDZIELA TRÓJCY ÐWI’TEJ - 19 CZERWCA 2011
„Tak bowiem Bóg umi»owa» Ñwiat, óe Syna swego Jednorodzonego
da».” (Jan 3, 16)
Ðwi“to wiary. Misterium Trójcy Ðw. jest centraln tajemnic naszej
wiary. Wierzymy, óe Bóg jest jeden, ale w trzech Osobach, w
ca»kowitej jednoÑci i róónorodnoÑci jednoczeÑnie. Bóg nie jest
monolitem, lecz dynamiczn wspólnot Osób, idealn harmoni
mi»oÑci. Liturgia jest dzie»em Trójcy Ðwi“tej. Wszystkie nasze
modlitwy rozpoczynamy i ko½czymy znakiem krzyóa, który jest
przypomnieniem trynitarnego wymiaru naszego chrztu i
jednoczeÑnie najprostszym wyznaniem naszej wiary. .... W czasie
Mszy kierujemy nasze modlitwy do Boga Ojca, przez Chrystusa,
naszego Pana, w mocy Ducha Ðwi“tego. A Ojciec wys»uchuje
naszych modlitw, przemieniajc chleb i wino w Cia»o i Krew Jego
Syna w Duchu Ðwi“tym.
DZIE¼ OJCA
W niedziel“ obchodzimy Dzie½ Ojca, który pozwala nam
uhonorowaƒ naszych ojców w dowód uznania za wk»ad w nasze
óycie, za ci“ók prac“, zapewnianie bezpiecze½stwa i wsparcia.
Niech b»ogos»awie½stwo Ojca Niebieskiego sp»ynie na naszych
ojców i pozostanie z nimi na zawsze.
UROCZYSTOЂ BOòEGO CIAºA
W niedziel“, 26 czerwca b“dziemy obchodziƒ Uroczystoу
NajÑwi“tszego Cia»a i Krwi Chrystusa, zwan takóe Boóe Cia»o. W
tym roku uroczystoÑci liturgiczne w naszej Bazylice rozpoczn si“
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o godz. 11:00 Msz Ðw. pod przewodnictwem bpa Daniela P.
Reilly. Po Mszy procesja do czterech o»tarzy i zako½czenie
naboóe½stwa w Emaus Center. Prosimy o zaplanowanie juó dziÑ
swoich zaj“ƒ tak, by znaleïƒ czas na wzi“cie udzia»u w uroczystej
procesji. Zwracamy si“ do wszystkich organizacji parafialnych, aby
przyby»y na uroczystoÑci ze swoimi sztandarami i emblematami.
Równieó wszyscy Szafarze Eucharystii, dzieci pierwszokomunijne
i ministranci powinni wziƒ udzia»u w tej uroczystoÑci.
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION
Peter's Pence Collection to ogólnoÑwiatowa zbiórka, dajc nam
okazj“ do wsparcia Ojca Ðwi“tego udzieleniu pomocy ofiarom
katastrof, wojen i ucisku, które najbardziej potrzebuj pomocy.
Biskup McManus pisze, óe "… w»czajc si“ w to dzie»o, »czymy
si“ katolikami na ca»ym Ñwiecie w mi»osiernym wyrazie
solidarnoÑci. Ponadto, w»czamy si“ w trosk“ nast“pcy Piotra w
róónych potrzebach KoÑcio»a powszechnego i wspierania
najbardziej potrzebujcych na ca»ym Ñwiecie." Zbiórka odb“dzie
si“ w dniach 25 i 26 czerwca.
PARAFIALNA FESTIWAL!
Odwiedï duóy bia»y namiot po Mszy i skosztuj specja»ów z kuchni
- zawsze przepyszne dania! Odwiedï róóne stoiska, spróbuj swoich
si» w grach losowych i nie przepuÑciƒ okazji by wygraƒ $9000 w
loterii! Muzyka na óywo w sobot“ 18:00 do 22:00 Men Maestro i
od 22:00 do 23:00 Polska Grupa Rokowa. W Niedziel“ od godziny
12:00 do 14:00 - Chicken grill, 13:00 – 14:00 Dancing, godz. 15:00
Loteria fantowa, godz. 16:00 Loteria pieni“óna. Weï ze sob
rodzin“ i przyjació» na weekend przyjemnoÑci i radoÑci.
SPRAWY PARAFIALNE
Waóne posiedzenia Rady Parafialnej Ñrod“ 22 czerwca o godz.
18:30 w parafii Sali konferencyjnej. Zadzwo½ do Sylvia Kitka, jeÑli
nie moóesz uczestniczyƒ w tym spotkaniu.
PIELGRZYMKA DO SANKTUARIUM ÐW. ANNY W STURBRIDGE
W niedziel“, 24 lipca odb“dzie si“ piesza pielgrzymka do
Sanktuarium Ðwi“tej Anny w Sturbridge. Wyruszamy z koÑcio»a
Notre Damme w Southbridge o godz. 14:00 Trasa ma d»ugoу
oko»o 5,5 mili. Po przybyciu weïmiemy udzia» w uroczystym
róóa½cu o godz. 17:30 i tuó po nim we Mszy Ñw. Pielgrzymki do
miejsc Ñwi“tych naleó do najstarszych tradycji KoÑcio»a i
odbywaj si“ zawsze w konkretnej intencji, któr pielgrzym
podejmuje. Zapraszamy wszystkich ch“tnych do wzi“cia udzia»u w
tym niezwyk»ym wydarzeniu religijnym. Zapisy na plebanii.
CHÓRY ÐW. JÓZEFA W KATEDRZE
Nasze Chóry zosta»y zaproszone do uÑwietnienia liturgii w
Katedrze w czasie uroczystej Mszy Ñw., podczas której
sprawowany by» Sakrament Bierzmowania. Po raz pierwszy chór
z zewntrz prowadzi» Ñpiewy podczas ca»ej liturgii. JesteÑmy
wdzi“czni naszemu organiÑcie, panu Robertowi Wójcikowi, pod
którego kierownictwem obydwa chóry Ñpiewa»y. Poziom jaki
prezentowali nasi chórzyÑci zachwyci» wielu wiernych
uczestniczcych w uroczystoÑciach. Równieó biskup McManus
wyrazi» swoj wdzi“cznoу, która wierni poparli d»ugim aplauzem.