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.
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Sunday Vigil:
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
7:00 a.m.(Polish); 8:15 a.m.; 9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. (Polish)
Holy Day Vigil:
5:00 p.m.
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.
Holy Day
7:00 a.m.; 8:15 a.m.(Polish);
9:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. (Bilingual)
MINISTRY TO THE SICK For those of advanced age, ill or hospitalized, call the rectory to
arrange visitation.
Weekdays
6:30 a.m. (m-f); 7:00 a.m. (w, f, sat)
PARISH MEMBERSHIP If you would like to
become part of St. Joseph Parish Family,
please call the rectory.
CONFESSIONS - SPOWIEDŹ
Saturday:
Eve of Holy Days:
Thurs. before First Friday
First Friday:
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
6:30p.m.
SAKRAMENT CHRZTU W wyznaczone
niedziele. Proszę zadzwonić na plebanię, aby
ustalić datę. Rodzice zobowiązani są do krótkiej
katechezy.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
SAKRAMENT MAŁŻEŃSTWA Narzeczeni
powinni zawiadomić kancelarię parafialną rok
przed datą ślubu.
Thursday - Office Is Closed!
Please call ahead for an appointment with a priest.
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector: .............. Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Associate Pastor .... Rev. Grzegorz Chodkowski
Weekend assistance…..Rev. Charles Borowski
Financial Secretary ........................ Ewa Mamro
Secretaries:Virginia Woznicki&Elizabeth Sabaj
Organist: ..................................... Robert Wójcik
Sacristan ........................................ Joseph Ziak
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH
53 Whitcomb Street,
Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0467
Fax: 508-943-0808
e-mail: [email protected]
www.saintjosephbasilica.com
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
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/RCIA
Phone: 508-943-0467 ext.: 3
Phone: 508-943-0378
e-mail:
[email protected]
Fax: 508-949-0581
www.saintjosephschool.net
Principal ........... Mr. Donald F. Cushing
Secretary ............ Mrs. Jennifer Mahlert
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March 17, 2013
Masses for the week—Msze Św. w Tygodniu
Sunday Vigil
4:00 r.s. Bruno & Helen Bembenek
- int. Jim & JoAnn Canty & family
Sunday - March 17—Beginning of Polish Retreat
7:00 For the parishioners of Saint Joseph Basilica
8:15 Saint Joseph Polish Women’s Club Communion Mass
9:30 r.s. Jennie Rzeszutko
- int. Laurie, Paul & Katie Joseph
11:00 s.p. Stefan Bezak - int. corka, Alicja z rodzina
1:00pm Baptism—Anthony Penta
3:00pm Gorzkie Zale
Monday - March 18
6:30 r.s. James Gogolinski - int. wife Lorette & children
2:15pm Lanessa Nursing Home
6:30pm Polish Retreat - Homily and Benediction
Tuesday– March 19 - St. Joseph Solemnity
6:30 r.s. Frank Kucharski - int. daughters, Mary Kowalczyk
and Ann Van Nort
7:00 O zdrowie i Boze blogoslawienstwo dla Jozefa i Marii
Piwowarczyk - int. synowe i corka
6:00pm Confession
7:00pm Bilingual Mass– For the parishioners of Saint Joseph
Basilica - int. Msgr Czarnecki
Wednesday - March 20
6:30 r.s. Nellie Kondek - int. Edward Sitkowski, Roland
Malboeuf & John Hickey
7:00 s.p. Zigmunt Kokosinski - int. Maria Nowak
6:30pm Msza w intencji wszystkich uczestnikow Rekolekcji
Wielkopostnych
Thursday - March 21
6:30 r.s. Joseph Augustynski - int. wife, Rita
Friday - March 22
6:30 r.s. Regina & Anthony Mikolajczak
- int. God daughter, Jane O’Leary
7:00 Za wypominki
Saturday - March 23
7:00 r.s. Stephanie Kos - int. Virginia Woznicki
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. Constance M. Knych (anniv.) & Albert S. Knych
- int. daughter, Jean, husband, Tom & family
Sunday - March 24 - Palm Sunday
7:00 For the parishioners of Saint Joseph Basilica
8:15 r.s. Deceased members of the T.S.K.K. Club
9:30 r.s. Edward Dowgiewicz (1st anniv.) - int. wife,
Shirley and sons, Richard & Mark
11:00 s.p. Stefan Bezak (1 r.) - int. corka, Teresa z rodzina
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS-March 10, 2013
Weekly $5088 (including $428 in loose money)
Diocesan Obligations $243; Catholic Relief Svc. $705.50
(including $100.50 in loose money); Fuel $82
Weekly Budget $7500
Next weeks second collection will be
for Higher Utility and Energy Costs.
17 marca 2013r.
Stewardship Note: “I have come to rate all as loss in the light
of the surpassing knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ. For his
sake I have forfeited everything; I have accounted all else rubbish so that Christ may be my wealth.” St. Paul’s knowledge of
Christ redefined the true meaning of wealth. A steward, like St.
Paul, understands Christ as the most valuable gift of all.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
March 17, 2013
I consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good
of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.
- Philippians 3:8
FORGIVEN
Today’s liturgy continues the message of
forgiveness and reconciliation that we heard
last week. The Church seems to be doing its
utmost to deliver one simple message:
“Your sins are forgiven!” What good news
this is!
Isaiah declares that God’s saving action on
our behalf is not something trapped in the
past, but here and now. Paul urges us to recognize that true life
is not “won” by following laws, however strictly, but is a free
gift of God. Thus, our focus must be on the future, not on past
misdeeds. Our eyes must be on the prize of life forever with
God.
In the Gospel, Jesus is challenged to demonstrate that he is a
law-keeper, but he knows that this is a trap. If he counsels
mercy, he will be declared an opponent of the law. If he follows the law and condones its punishment, he will be denounced as in inciter to murder. Jesus decides to do neither.
Instead, he turns the tables and invites the crowd to forgo
“legality” for the sake of forgiveness and reconciliation.
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL SCHEDULE
Sunday-7:00am Mass - Polish Retreat
Retreat Master - Rev. Marek Wojcik
3:00pm Singing of Gorzkie Zale
Monday – 6:30pm –Homily and Benediction
Tuesday - 6:00pm confession—7:00pm Mass (bilingual)
Wednesday - 6:30pm - Solemn Mass conclusion of Retreat
POPE FRANCIS
On Wednesday, March 13th in late afternoon, it was announced that the cardinals gathered in conclave in the Sistine
Chapel elected a new successor of Peter —His name is Jorge
Mario Cardinal Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He assumed the name Pope Francis. He will be the spiritual leader of 1.2 billion Catholics and in a way the shepherd of
the world.
Whatever the Pope says and does affects the world. It was
clearly visible by the presence of the news media of the world
who were present in Vatican Square watching the chimney of
the Sistine Chapel. They all were eager to be in Rome to report
this news as it evolved.
His Holiness’ personality will help him to lead the Catholic
Church of the world. As He begins his Petrine ministry, let us
remember Him in our prayers.
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PILGRIMS FROM NEW BRITAIN
We welcome the Pilgrims from New Britain, CT to join us on
Sun., March 17th with their theme “God Increase our Faith”.
They will join us for confession, 11:00am Mass, followed by
lunch in our school cafeteria. Adoration for our guests will be
at 2:00pm followed by Gorzkie Zale, Chaplet to Divine Mercy
and Benediction and Homily by Father Marek Wojcik.
RETREAT
This week we will begin a retreat in the Polish Language on
Sun., Mar., 17 and conclude on Wed., Mar., 20th with Mass at
6:30pm. Our retreat master, Father Wojcik, and our parish
priests will be available to hear confession for parishioners in
nursing homes and those who are home bound. Please call the
rectory at 508-943-0467 to set a time convenient for you.. It is
to your advantage to make an early appointment and not wait
until Holy Week when times get hectic.
SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH
On March 19th Saint Joseph Basilica will celebrate the feast
day of St. Joseph, patron of our Basilica community. A nineday novena in our particular intentions, began on Monday,
March 11th, and will continue after 6:30am Masses. St. Joseph
as patron of the Universal Church enjoys great popularity and
devotional presence. Numerous shrines, churches and basilicas
dedicated to his name are filled with pilgrims and visitors who
seek his powerful intercession. May this novena during the
Lenten season be a great occasion for each one of us to obtain
the needed blessings in our personal and family life.
St. Joseph Basilica has the privilege to grant a plenary or
partial indulgence to everyone who visits the Basilica on this
day and fulfills the regular obligations.
Lenten confession will be at 6:00pm with visiting priests for
your convenience. We invite parishioners to Solemn Mass
(bilingual) at 7:00pm on this special day.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY
This week your gifts to the Partners in Charity Appeal put us
a step closer to reaching our parish goal. We are still relying on
your participation in the Annual Partners in Charity Appeal.
Please prayerfully consider making a pledged gift to this year’s
appeal. A gift in any amount will be received with gratitude.
As of this past week we have collected $12,743 in donations
and pledges or just over 1/2 of our goal.
Please use the envelope in your monthly packet or for your
convenience, pledge envelopes are available in the pews.
Please return in the offertory collection as soon as possible.
Thank you for your generosity and support.
SAVE THE DATE: St. Joseph Annual School Auction -to
be held on Saturday, April 27th at the 200 Sportsman’s Club
beginning at 5:00pm. You will enjoy a Western Theme dinner
with beer/wine tasting. Tickets are $15 which includes hors
d’oeuvres, beer/wine tasting, buffet style dinner (chicken,
beans, cole slaw & corn bread. Live bidding begins at 8:15pm.
Donations of items, services or monetary gifts are requested.
Call Heidi at 774-230-4300 for more information.
PILGRIMAGE TO DIVINE MERCY SHRINE
If you are planning to join the Pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy
Shrine in Stockbridge, MA on Sat., Mar. 23rd, please call Father Gregory immediately-limited seating still available.
SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS
Our Principal, Mr. Cushing recently (Mar. 3-5) attended the
2013 New England Catholic Schools Principals and Administrators Conference in Newport, RI.
The keynote presenter was Dr. Carole Eipers, the former DRE
of the Archdiocese of Chicago and present Executive Director
of Catechists for Sadlier, Inc. Over 100 Principals and Superintendents of the 10 New England Diocese were in attendance.
Focus of the conference was on:
1) The Holy Vocation of Catholic School Leadership
2) Lessons of leadership from Jesus Christ
3) The 10 most prominent characteristics of prominent leaders
4) What is a Holy School ?
5) The qualities of executive presence
6 ) The seven themes of Catholic School teaching
7) Thirty-two characteristics of leadership
8)The principal as a catechetical leader in the Catholic School
Reflecting on Scripture and the documents of the Church, Dr.
Eipers discussed how teachers can affirm ways they already
share faith with their students while suggesting new ways. She
further illuminated this vision with her own stories and anecdotes. The attendees were also serenaded by 50 members of the
St. Mary Academy-Bay View Choral Performance as well as
the Bishop Hendricken Young Mens Chorus.
“Quite An Uplifting Experience” - Mr. Donald Cushing
MARCH CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
March 10-$100, Ellie Noga, Webster; March 11-$50, Heather
Bousquet, Spencer; March 12-$50, Dorothy Hanc, Webster;
March 13-$75, Christine Dudek-(2nd time winner), Webster;
March 14-$50, Michael Knych, Webster; March 15-$50, Connie Czechowski, Webster; March 16-$50, Jane O’Leary, Webster.
PROJECT LIFE & LIBERTY POSTCARD CAMPAIGN
The U.S. Bishop’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities and the
U.S. Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty, with
the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment, are cosponsoring this campaign.
Forty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court in its Roe v. Wade
and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalized abortion on demand.
Today the threats to human life, born and unborn, not only continue but have expanded to include attacks on our religious
freedom.
The need for concerned citizens to speak out is greater than
ever. With a new Congress, our federal elected officials should
be urged to support and strengthen existing laws against government funding and promotion of abortion and to improve
protection for religious freedom. Government must not force
Americans to violate their religious and moral beliefs on respect
for life when they provide health care or sponsor or purchase
health coverage.
Please refer to the flier, complete the postcard strip (placed in
the pews) and return in the collection basket. The collected
cards will sent to the Diocesan Respect Life Office to be forwarded to our Congressmen.
HOLY ROSARY SODALITY
Bake Sale will be held on the weekend of Mar., 23-24 on
Sat., from 2 - 5:30pm and on Sun., from 8 - 11:00am in the
school conference room. Members may bring their baked
goods or make a donation during the scheduled hours.
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Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Basilica Council #12980–
are once again holding a 50/50 Raffle during the month of
March. Tickets are (1) one for $5 or (3) three for $10. The
average payout for the past raffles has been over $1,000. The
tickets can be purchased at all entrances of the Basilica. As of
last week $635 has been collected. Thank you to all who have
supported the Knights!
ST. JOSEPH PARISH FESTIVAL (40)
Mark your calendar - June 14-15-16. Plans are under way
for our 40th annual Festival. We are grateful to all who
attended our recent general meeting. Our general chairperson is
Jen Herbst (508)404-6519 and Artie Hunt is our Kitchen Chef.
Here are only a few of the upcoming highlights: Eddie
Forman Orchestra on Fri. evening followed by PGR; -Sudden
Urge Group on Sat. evening and Maestro’s Men on Sun.; Money raffle, Cindi Gardner, chairperson with prizes totaling
$4000, tickets will be mailed soon; – Special Gifts, Betty Sabaj,
chairperson; -Wheel Barrel of Cheer needs donations; -Chicken
Barbecue on Sun. with Pam Trites and George Baldowski in
charge; -Rides will be set up on our Maynard St. parking lot.
More information will be forthcoming. We are looking for a
“chair” for the grounds crew (set up and post clean up).
Our next meeting will be held on Thurs., April 4th at
6:30pm in the school cafeteria. We invite parishioners and
friends to join us as we continue with our plans for this special
40th extravaganza.
The Special Gifts Booth is requesting donations for this
significant year. We will gratefully accept cash prizes or gifts.
You may bring your gift to the rectory or place cash gifts in an
envelope labeled “Special Gifts Donation” and drop it in the
church collection basket. You may also call the rectory at 508943-0467 or Betty Sabaj at 508-943-8570. Deadline for listing
gifts on the raffle ticket is April 22nd.
Children of Mary Flower Sale-on Sat., and Sun., Mar. 2324 at main entrance to Basilica. White lilies—$9; Tulips,
Hyacinths and Daffodils @ $6.50 each. Thank you for your
support.
- Sister Mary Ann
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
Indoor Vendor/Yard Sale on Sat., Apr. 6 from 8:00am—
2:00pm in the school cafeteria. Cost is $15 per space, tables
will be provided or bring your own. First come-first servedFree admission. For more information, call Pam Trites, 1-860617-5227 or Cindi Gardner 1-508-461-9054.
Past Presidents and Executive Board will meet Wed.,
Mar., 20th at 6:30pm in the school to discuss plans for the 60th
anniversary banquet.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Old Testament Lecture Course-published by The Great
Courses is being offered at St. Anthony of Padua on Monday,
Mar. 24th at 9:30am. There are 16 sessions and you can choose
which you prefer to attend. There is no cost. If interested,
please call Linda Brink at (508) 949-0335.
“Reflections on the Letters of Paul”- discussion of Holy
Scripture will be held at St. Louis Church Hall on Thurs., Mar.
21st at 6:30pm and continuing every two weeks. There is no
fee. Bring a bible & a friend. Light refreshments will be
served.
Society of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton-of St. Anthony of
Padua invites you to attend the Rosaries on Tuesday, Mar., 19th
at 6:30pm .
St. Andrew Bobola’s Holy Rosary Sodality -Pierogi (cheese
& cabbage) -half– doz. $9—doz. $18 & Kielbasa (fresh &
smoked) -$5.49 per pound on Sat., Mar. 23rd in the church hall.
from 10am till noon. First come, first served, while they last.
For more information call Nancy Vajcovec at (508)943-4850.
Medicine, Bioethics & Spirituality Conference-will be held
on Apr., 10 & 11th at Holy Cross, Worcester, See enrollment
cards at entrances to Basilica or call 1-800-462-7426. Enroll
early—sellout expected!
PALM SUNDAY
With Palm Sunday, we are entering Holy Week when we
reflect on the passion of Jesus Christ which leads to the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. On Palm Sunday we commemorate
the Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem. A solemn procession with
palms will take place in the Basilica before the 11:00am Mass
with the participation of altar servers and Sacred Heart Society.
During the Mass the Passion of Jesus Christ will be sung by
soloists and choir members.
We kindly invite parishioners who understand the Polish
language to participate and relive this beautiful solemnity.
1-25 CLUB NEWS
The 1-25 Club Grand Prize winners drawn at the March 9th
Banquet were as follows: $500-John Czyzewski, $200-Alice
Kitka, $100-Dwayne Levasseur, $50-Ed Kosakoski, $50Suzanne Vallee; $50-Dr. John Kalinowski; $50-Theresa
Gwozdz. Also many $25 prizes were awarded. Congratulations to All!
In appreciation: A sincere and special thank you to
Felicia & James Kolodziejczak along with all the kitchen
helpers, the Boy Scouts, parents, friends and to Richard
Skrocki and Rudy Bergeron for their assistance.
Reminder: The new segment will begin shortly. We are
grateful to the present membership and we also welcome new
members. All proceeds are used for school and parish needs.
Thank you for your support!
Theresa Jankowski, Major
YOUTH GROUP
Mar. 17th-Youth Group Mass 6:00pm at Sacred Heart
Church (following Passion Play practice)
Passion Play-Practices will be on Mar. 17th-2-5:00pm, 24th1-4:00pm, and 29th-9:00am—12:00pm The Passion Play will
be presented on Good Friday, Mar. 29th at 12p.m. For more
information, please call Mrs. Ralph at (508) 635-4222. Sign
up sheets for the YG Passion Play are available at the entrances to our Basilica.
Youth group Soup Dinner-Sunday, April 14th from
10:00am—2:00pm.
Youth Group Mass-Sunday, April 21st at 11:00am at St.
Louis Church.
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education–classes to be held on Monday, March
18th from 5:30-6:30pm in the school.
Confirmation Class -will meet during the month of March
on Sunday March 24 at 8:30am in the school followed by participation in the Liturgy at 9:30am Mass.
Sacrament of Confirmation- is scheduled for Mon., April
8th at 7:00pm at Sacred Heart Church, Webster.
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KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
PIĄTA NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA
17 marca 2013
„Wszystko uznaję za stratę ze względu na najwyższa wartość poznania Jezusa Chrystusa.” (Flp 3, 8)
Jesteśmy pochwyceni w Wielkim Poście.
Najpierw „na grzechu”, jak kobieta z
dzisiejszej Ewangelii. Doświadczamy z
przerażeniem jego skutków: strachu,
upokorzenia, odrzucenia przez ludzi,
obrzydzenia wobec siebie. Ale jest też drugie
„pochwycenie”, o którym pisze św. Paweł.
Kiedy już wiemy, że „nie mamy swojej
sprawiedliwości”. Jesteśmy pochwyceni „z grzechu”, ocaleni
przez Jezusa słowami: „Ja ciebie nie potępiam”. Poza tym
pochwyceniem „wszystko inne uznajemy za śmieci”.
Druga kolekta w następnym tygodniu będzie przeznaczona
na pokrycie kosztów utrzymania i energii.
NABOŻEŃSTWA REKOLEKCYJNE
(po polsku)
Rekolekcjonista – ks. Marek Wójcik
Niedziela, 10 marca – Msze sw. po polsku: 7: 00 i 11: 00,
spowiedź: 10:30, Adoracja NS: 14:00, Gorzkie Żale: 15:00
Poniedziałek, 18 marca – Nabożeństwo Liturgii Słowa: 18: 30
Wtorek, 19 marca – Spowiedź: 18: 00, Msza św.: 18: 30
Środa, 20 marca – Zakończenie rekolekcji
– uroczysta Msza św.: 18: 30
ODPUST PARAFIALNY
We wtorek, 19 marca obchodzimy w naszej Bazylice odpust
parafialny. W poniedziałek rozpoczęliśmy nowennę do św.
Józefa, która odmawiamy każdego dnia po Mszy św. o godz. 6:
30. Możemy być dumni, że naszym patronem jest św. Józef,
patron Kościoła Powszechnego. Mnóstwo sanktuariów i miejsc
kultu na całym świecie wzywa jego wstawiennictwa ustami
parafian i pielgrzymów, którzy wypraszają u Boga potrzebne
łaski. Niech i dla nas odmawiana teraz nowenna będzie okazją
to poproszenia Boga o wsparcie w naszych osobistych
intencjach.
Przypominamy, że nasz Bazylika cieszy się przywilejem
odpustów, które każdy, kto nawiedza pobożnie Bazylikę, może
otrzymać po odmówieniu modlitwy w intencjach Ojca
Swiętego i przyjęciu Komunii sw..
PARTNERS IN CHARITY
Dwa tygodnie temu w naszej parafii rozpoczęliśmy zbiórkę
na diecezjalną akcję charytatywną Partners in Charity. Do tej
pory zebraliśmy 12743 dolary, co stanowi mniej więcej połowę
sumy, o którą zostaliśmy poproszeni przez diecezjalnych
koordynatorów akcji. Wszystkim ofiarodawcom składamy
serdeczne Bóg zapłać. Tym, którzy jeszcze nie złożyli swoich
ofiar lub zobowiązań zachęcamy i zapraszamy to uczynienia
tego w dzisiejsza niedzielę, bądź w najbliższym czasie.
Specjalne koperty są dostępne w ławkach, które po wypisaniu
należy umieścić w koszyku z kolektą.
HABEMUS PAPAM
Z radością informujemy, że w ubiegłą środę w godzinach
wieczornych czasu europejskiego, kardynałowie zebrani w
Kaplicy Sykstyńskiej ogłosili nowego Następcę św. Piotra.
Został nim Argentyńczyk, kardynał Jorge Mario Bergoglio,
arcybiskup Buenos Aires. Przyjął on imię FRANCISZEK.
Dziękujemy Bogu za nowego Ojca Świętego i wspieramy Go
naszymi modlitwami w Jego niełatwej służbie przewodzenia
Kościołowi w obecnych czasach.
REKOLEKCJE I PIELGRZYMKA
Witamy serdecznie pielgrzymów z New Britain i zapraszamy
na wspólną Eucharystię o godz. 11: 00, którą poprzedzi
możliwość spowiedzi od godz. 10: 30. Jest to początek naszych
Rekolekcji Wielkopostnych. W programie dla pielgrzymów
przewidziany jest również poczęstunek zaraz po Mszy św. oraz
Adoracja Najświętszego Sakramentu od godz. 14: 00, która
zakończy się Nabożeństwem Gorzkich Żali i Koronką do
Miłosierdzia Bożego wraz nauką rekolekcyjną.
W trakcie rekolekcji, ks. Rekolekcjonista, Marek Wójcik oraz
ks. Grzegorz, będą odwiedzali z posługą sakramentalną tych
parafian, którzy nie mogą uczestniczyć w nabożeństwach w
świątyni. Aby umówić wizytę duszpasterską prosimy o kontakt
z biurem parafialnym pod numerem 508 943 0467. Prosimy o
nie odkładanie wizyty księdza do Wielkiego Tygodnia.
KAMPANIA NA RZECZ ŻYCIA I WOLNOŚCI
Biskupi z Comittee on Pro-Life Activities oraz biskupi z Ad
Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty we współpracy z National
Comitte for a Human Life Amendment są organizatorami akcji
mającej na celu przeciwstawieniu się narastającej fali
zagrożenia życia zarówno narodzonego jak i nienarodzonego.
W dzisiejszych czasach, bardziej niż kiedykolwiek, potrzeba
wyraźnego sprzeciwu wobec ustawodawców promujących i
pozwalających na aborcję, a także forsujących prawa
zagrażające wolności religijnej. Amerykański rząd nie może
zmuszać obywateli do łamania ich przekonań religijnych i
moralnych w zakresie opieki zdrowotnej i ubezpieczeń
zdrowotnych.
Wszystkich, którzy chcą się przyłączyć do tej akcji prosimy o
wypełnienie specjalnych kart, które znajdują się w ławkach i
złożenie ich do koszyka z kolektą. Karty te zostaną przesłane
do Diocesan Respct for Life Office, a następnie przekazane
naszym kongresmenom.
PIELKGRZYMKA DO SANKTUARIUM W
STOCKBRIDGE
Bardzo serdecznie zapraszamy na pielgrzymkę autokarową,
która odbędzie się 23 marca (sobota przed Niedzielą Palmową)
do Sanktuarium Miłosierdzia Bożego w Stockbridge. Chętnych
prosimy o kontakt z biurem parafialnym lub księdzem
Grzegorzem. Opłata $15. Pozostało tylko kilka wolnych
miejsc!