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Saint Joseph Basilica
Parish of the Third Millennium
53 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570 • Phone: 508-943-0467 • Fax: 508-943-0808
E-mail: [email protected] • Parish WebSite: www.saintjosephbasilica.com
THE JOURNEY OF LENT is about being born again by participating
in the death and resurrection of Jesus and about that journey
from Galilee to Jerusalem. The journey of Lent with its climax on
Good Friday and Easter, is about embarking on the way of Jesus
on that path of mortality and transformation that is at the very
center of the Christian life. When you think of it, who of us does
not yearn for this? Who of us does not yearn for a fuller
connection to life? Who does not yearn for an identity that
releases us from anxiety and self-preoccupation? May we this
Lent experience that internal transformation that is at the center
of the Christian life.
WIELKI POST to czas powtórnego, duchowego narodzenia,
poprzez uczestnictwo w męce i zmartwychwstaniu Jezusa. Wielki
Post to czas nawrócenia i pokuty. To czas zastanowienia się nad
swoim życiem w kontekście przykazań Bożych. To czas
przygotowania się do świętowania najważniejszej uroczystości
Chrześcijaństwa — Wielkanocy. To czas dobrych postanowień i
modlitwy połączonej z osobistym wysiłkiem wytrwania w nich. To
wreszcie czas odkrycia na nowo wielkiej miłości Boga, który
„swojego Syna dał, aby każdy kto w niego wierzy, nie zginął, ale
miał życie wieczne”.
Lenten Cross in St. Joseph Basilica
Krzyż Wielkopostny w Bazylice Św. Józefa
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Sunday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00(Polish), 8:15, 9:30, 11:00(Polish)
Holy Day Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Holy Day: 7:00, 8:15(Polish), 9:30, 7:00 p.m(Bilingual)
Weekdays: 6:30 (m-f) & 7:00 a.m. (w, f, sat.)
CONFESSIONS DURING LENT
Saturday —
Eve of Holy Days —
Thursday before First Friday —
First Friday —
Sunday —
Everyday —
3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector:
Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Associate Pastor Rev. Ryszard W. Polek
In residence
Rev. Joseph Bielonko
Adm. Secretary Terry Miller
Finance Secretary Ewa Mamro
Cemetery Mgr. Kevin Rekowski
Dir. of Rel. Ed.
Mary Jolda 508-949-2985
Organist
Robert Wójcik
Sacristans
Al Richard & Joseph Ziak
SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
47 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0378 Fax: 508-949-0581
www.saintjosephschool.net
Principal —
Secretary —
Mr. Donald F. Cushing
Miss Heather Duclos
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Masses for the week Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-March 21
4:00
r.s. Bernard Bastek, Sr., Rose E. Bastek and Bernard
Bastek, Jr. -int. Eunice Bastek and family
Sunday-March 22
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club Annual Communion
Mass
9:30
r.s. Doris M. Beaupre -int. Joe and Nancy Kiwak
11:00
1) s.p. Franciszek Turowski ((11 rocz. śmierci)
-int. żony Janiny
2) s.p. Jozef Brożyna z okazji imienin -int. rodzina
1 p.m.
Baptism of Alexander Croteau
Monday-March 23
6:30
Za wypominki
2 pm
Webster Manor
Tuesday-March 24
6:30
r.s. Lena T. Swierzbin -int. Sacred Heart Society
Wednesday-March 25
6:30
r.s. Bernard T. Nowacki (anniv.) -int. mother and brother
7:00
r.s. Alice A. Morus -int. Edward Sitkowski, Roland
Malboeuf and John Hickey
Thursday-March 26
6:30
r.s. Frank Przystas (anniv.) -int. wife Gladys and family
Friday-March 27
6:30
r.s. Roman & Antonia Murzycki & deceased members of
the Murzycki family -int. Rose Rekowski and family
7:00
r.s. Olga Pendrak -int. Sacred Heart Society
Saturday-March 28
7:00
r.s. Richard Jakubowski -int. Robert Wojcik
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. Constance M. Knych (ann.) & Albert S. Knych
-int. daughter Jean, husband Tom and family
Sunday-March 29
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
r.s. John & Anthony Szczepaniak & Florence Reich
-int. Richard & Pat Parslow family
9:30
r.s. Sally Wajer -int. family
11:00
1) W int. Darii, z okazji 18 urodzin.
2) s.p. Róża Pająk
MARRIAGE BANNS
I - Ania Leary and Christopher Cryan
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - March 15, 2009
Weekly $4672.75 (incl. $368.75 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $107; Fuel $553.
Stewardship Note: “For God so loved the world that he gave his
only Son...” (John 3:16). Of all the wonderful gifts that God has
given to us, the gift of His own Son is truly the greatest. How can
we ever thank God for such a gift? God does not ask us to sacrifice
our own precious child, but He does ask that we make some
sacrifices for Him.
A New Idea. Everybody thinks of changing humanity; nobody
thinks of changing themselves. – Leo Tolstoy
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
March 22, 2009
God did not send his Son into the world to
condemn the world, but that the world might be
saved through Him. – John 3:17
Communal Responsibility. The people of God
forgot the covenant and flouted God’s laws. They did
not listen to the prophets among them, who spoke for
God in warning them. Prophets are sent from God to
remind us why we are here, but they are often, even
in our own time, mocked, disregarded, and mistreated, rather than
thanked and listened to.
The book of Chronicles tells the results of these sins: the destruction
of the Temple and all of Jerusalem, murder, mayhem, and finally exile
to a foreign land. Why are these stories in the Bible? Just to inform us
of what happened to our ancient forebears? What good would that be
unless there were a message and a warning for us as well? We are
reminded by these readings that we will be judged as a people, not just
as individuals.
The second collection this weekend is to
defray the costs of the Retreat
Next weekend the second collection is in support of the Catholic
Relief Services
WELCOME!
This Sunday we are pleased to welcome the large pilgrimage from
the New Britain area on their retreat to Saint Joseph Basilica,
particularly to honor Saint Joseph. They will participate in the 11
a.m. liturgy, adoration at 2 p.m. and take part in the Gorzkie Zale
services at 3 p.m.
PARISH RETREAT
This weekend we begin special days of Lenten reflection,
traditionally called Retreat or Mission. Every member of the Saint
Joseph Basilica family should spontaneously participate in these
holy days of spiritual renewal.The Retreat Master, Rev. Wieliczko,
will preach at all Masses this weekend and at the 3 p.m. Lenten
devotions. Schedule: Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, The Religious
Education students and parents; at 7 pm liturgical service and
teaching in English for parishioners, organizations and ministries;
Tuesday at 7 pm liturgical service and teaching in the Polish
language; Wednesday-conclusion at 7 pm with bilingual Mass,
teaching and Apostolic blessing. Let’s pray together for the Retreat
Master and all the faithful of the Saint Joseph Basilica that the Holy
Spirit will strengthen and enlighten our minds and hearts on our
journey to eternal destiny.
DONATIONS
St. Joseph Basilica. We are pleased to acknowledge a donation
from a former student of St. Joseph School, Paul Biadasz of Jupiter,
FL. Thank you for remembering your home parish. May God bless
you and your family with good health and happiness.
St. Joseph School. We acknowledge with gratitude the donation of
$1500 from the Bingo Account. As stated when we first began the
Bingo fundraiser, the proceeds would equally benefit the school
and the parish. Thank you to the organizers, workers, volunteers and
the players who made this donation possible.
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of Evelyn Fox by
the Soltys family.
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WHAT DO YOU READ?
Do you buy the daily newspaper? Do you subscribe to the Patriot
or the Sunday Telegram? Do you have subscriptions for various
food and home magazines? Have you subscribed to the Catholic
Free Press? Of all the above listed publications, the Catholic Free
Press is the most affordable weekly newspaper at $23 /year. It also
carries information about the life of the Church at a local, national
and international level; it features the area arts and entertainment,
publishes articles by distinguished writers such as George Weigel,
and lists social and devotional programs in the diocese.
Our parish has been assigned a quota of 347 subscriptions. Todate we have 70 renewals and 3 new subscriptions! This is below
the number we had last year–109. Please reconsider your selection
of reading material. We believe this annual fee is affordable for
most parish members. You may still submit your subscription. If
you do not have your original envelope, you may use a plain one
indicating your name and address and enclosing a check for $23.
Thank you and God bless you.
AUCTION
The St. Joseph School Auction is only 6 days away–March 28,
2009, at Point Breeze Restaurant. At 6 p.m. Cocktails, Silent
Auction and Preview; at 7 p.m. Buffet Dinner followed by Live
Auction and Music. This is the last call for parishioners to purchase
a ticket or offer a donation. I believe that all the parishioners are
proud of our school not only in the athletic accomplishments but
also in the educational achievements. Our presence and support of
this initiative will be a visible sign of our appreciation and spirit of
caring. In addition, you will enjoy a very tasty meal, and an
evening out in a pleasant atmosphere.
Please call the school at 508-943-0378 to purchase your tickets at
$20/each. Thank you for your support.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY
Last weekend the in-pew collection for Partners in Charity
realized $8590.41.We are grateful to all those who guided by their
faith and compassion extended a helpful hand to the needy persons
in our diocese. I hope that this weekend we will match this amount
so we could come closer to achieving our goal of $20,250.
Thank you for your generosity and understanding.
CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT VICTORY!
Last weekend the St. Joseph School Athletic Program wrapped
up its season which can be described only as its best in recent
memory. In the final Route 395 League Tournament our JV Boys
proved once again to be unstoppable as they finished with a perfect
18-0 record taking first place in the regular season as well as first
place in the League tournament.
The Varsity Boys also took first place with a victory of 60-57
over the friendly rival St. Louis School, thrilling the audience at
Southbridge High, filled to its capacity. The Cheerleading squad
of St. Joseph School nailed their final routine and placed
themselves as a strong third in the league tournament. And finally,
what may be the most important award, our school was voted by its
peers in the league as the “Most Sportsmanlike” school. This
great achievement of St. Joseph School reflects high standards of
character, strong family values, physical fitness, spirit of unity and
cooperation. The athletes do not stand alone - they are supported by
their peers, dedicated teachers, and an experienced athletic team
who dedicates time and talent for the benefit of the youth. Through
our assiduous efforts, tenacity and far-sighted vision we created
history in our school and in the region.
I want to take this occasion to congratulate our outstanding
Athletic Director, Craig Holmberg, and his energetic athletic team
for their leadership and continuous efforts in effectively shaping the
physical skills, moral character and sportsmanship of our students.
We gratefully recognize the following coaches: Varsity
Boys–Angie Siegmund, Craig Holmberg, Jeff Moberg; Varsity
Girls-Kevin Reilly, Paul Konieczny; JV Boys-Lisa Sabacinski,
Scott Konieczny, Tyler O’Leary and Ken Yash; Cheering-Jessica
Recko, Denise Marsh, Donna Recko, Lisa Mason.
Congratulations and may God Bless you abundantly!
SCHOOL NEWS
Felician Sisters Polish Supper in Enfield CT on Saturday, March 28,
2009 from 3-6:30 p.m. Cost $9.50. Supper includes kielbasa, pierogi,
golabek, rye bread, cabbage, beverage and dessert. Proceeds to benefit the
elderly and infirm Sisters.
MARDI GRAS UPDATE
On behalf of the Polish Saturday School I would like to thank all the
parishioners and friends who supported this annual fund raiser. Thanks to
your generosity and support we raised $1700 which was forwarded to the
parish in gratitude for using the St. Joseph School for our Saturday
lessons. – Ewa Mamro
FROM THE DIOCESAN DISPATCH
Daily TV Mass. During Lent, many Catholics are seeking to attend Mass
more often. For those who are homebound every weekday a Mass is
televised at 9 a.m. on WCTR TV3. On Sundays the Mass is at 6 p.m.
Annual Mass for Life. Bishop McManus will celebrate this Mass on
Thursday, March 26th at St. Paul Cathedral. Students from Catholic
Schools in particular have been invited to attend. The Mass is open to
anyone and an invitation is extended to all parishioners .
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Doors open at 4 p.m. - Games begin at 5:45 p.m.
Come Join Us for St. Joseph’s Day Bingo
(with special surprises)
Progressive Jackpot #53 - Two Winner Take All’s
Special Door Prizes - Free Coffee and Free Soup
Variety of Hot Home-Made Food
The Holy Rosary Sodality will assist from 4 to 6 pm
FROM THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sunday Masses. All children are invited to sit up front for the 9:30 a.m.
Mass and bring their “Loving Flower Sacrifices.” Liturgy of the Word for
children.
Monday, March 23, Religious Ed classes for parents and students from
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Church for Lenten retreat.
Monday March 30, Religious Ed classes 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pick up
students in Church.
Celebrate Life. This week we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation
where the Blessed Mother said “Yes” to God when the Angel Gabriel
came to her and said “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and
bear a son, and you shall call his Name Jesus” (Luke 1:21). On Sunday,
March 29th at the 9:30 a.m. Mass we will be honoring our mothers and
those who are pregnant at this time for their generosity in saying Yes” to
life! Please join us in thanking them. We will be collecting baby items,
clothes for newborn, and disposable diapers to be given to the Southbridge
Catholic Charities office. There will be bags at each entrance for your
donation.
MARCH CASH CALENDAR
Mar. 16-$50 Charlotte Carpick, Dudley; Mar. 17-$50-John Wawalis,
Webster; Mar. 18-$75 Jen Flynn, W. Boylston; Mar. 19-$50 Ed Breault,
Webster; Mar. 20-$50 Marion Jaskolski, Dudley; Mar. 21-$50
Doris Skowron, Webster; Mar. 22-$100 Connie Czechowski.
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SUMMER PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
FOR STUDY IN POLAND
The Kosciuszko Foundation New England Chapter will award two
Tomaskiewicz-Florio scholarships, up to $2,000 each, to study for
three weeks at the summer program at Jagiellonian University in
Poland. This program is an excellent opportunity for young people
to be introduced and embrace the richness and breadth of Polish
culture and the language. For additional information visit the Web
site www.TheKF.org, and click on Educational Programs, then
Summer Programs. The Deadline is May 30.
1-25 CLUB
The 1-25 Club grand prize winners drawn at the March 14, 2009
banquet were as follows: $500-Corey Wagner; $200 Jon Belanger;
$100-Charles Baron; $50-Jackie Skrocki; $50-Charles Panu; $50
Bessie Tremblay; plus (4) $25 prizes. In addition, each week a
drawing of $25 is held. The net proceeds are used for school and
parish needs.
In Appreciation: A special Thank You to all who gave their time
and effort to make the 1-25 Club Banquet a huge success. What a
wonderful way to express Stewardship! It was greatly appreciated.
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION
Next weekend the second collection will be taken for the 2009
Catholic Relief Services. Bishop McManus calls upon the people of
our diocese to continue their tradition of aiding the needy and of
giving the remarkable gift of hope to others through this collection.
This collection combats poverty, displacement, human trafficking,
unjust policies, the effects of natural disaster and emergencies, and
hunger around the world. This work is essential to fulfill
humanitarian obligations and put Catholic social teaching into
practice. We ask you to be generous and thank you for your support.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
CZWARTA NIEDZIELA WIELKIEGO POSTU
Przeżywamy czwartą niedzielę Wielkiego Postu. Nasze
przygotowanie do obchodów liturgicznych Wielkiego Tygodnia i
Świąt Wielkanocnych osiąga półmetek. Dzisiejsza ewangelia
przypomina nam o nieskończonej miłości Boga do człowieka. Jezus
mówi do Nikodema: „Tak bowiem Bóg umiłował świat, że Syna
swego Jednorodzonego dał, aby każdy, kto w Niego wierzy, nie
zginął, ale miał życie wieczne.” Cały Wielki Post, a zwłaszcza
Wielki Tydzień, przypominają nam tę podstawową prawdę naszej
wiary, prawdę o Bogu, który jest Miłością, który z miłości do
człowieka posłał swojego Syna, aby odkupił świat z jego grzechów.
Pomyślmy, w jakim stopniu okazujemy Panu Bogu naszą
wdzięczność, za jego wielką Miłość. Jedną z form okazania naszej
wdzięczności jest towarzyszenie Jezusowi w jego męce, poprzez
udział w nabożeństwach pasyjnych: Gorzkich Żalach i Drodze
Krzyżowej.
REKOLEKCJE WIELKOPOSTNE
Rozpoczynamy dzisiaj rekolekcje wielkopostne, którym
przewodniczy O. Krzysztof Wieliczko, Paulin z Amerykańskiej
Częstochowy, były prowincjał Prowincji Ameryki Północnej
zakonu. Nauki rekolekcyjne w j. polskim będą głoszone dzisiaj
podczas Mszy św. i Gorzkich Żalów oraz we wtorek, 24 marca o
godz. 7:00 wieczorem. Zakończenie rekolekcji we środę, 25 marca
o godz. 7:00 wieczorem z nauką w j. polskim i angielskim. W
poniedziałek, 23 marca, swoją naukę rekolekcyjną będą mieli
uczniowie CCD wraz z rodzicami w godz. 5:30-6:30. Módlmy się
o światło Ducha Świętego oraz o dobre duchowe owoce rekolekcji.
WITAMY PIELGRZYMÓW
Serdecznie witamy w naszej Bazylice pielgrzymów z New Britain
i okolic. Każdego roku, w okolicach Święta Świętego Józefa
przybywają do nas, aby polecać Bogu swoje intencje za
pośrednictwem tego wielkiego Świętego i opiekuna rodzin oraz
uzyskać odpust zupełny dla siebie lub swoich bliskich zmarłych. Po
Mszy Św. o godz. 11.00 pielgrzymi udadzą się na lunch, a następnie
będą uczestniczyć w adoracji Najświętszego Sakramentu od godz.
2.00PM oraz nabożeństwie Gorzkich Żali o godz. 3.00 PM.
Życzymy wszystkim pielgrzymom wielu łask Bożych za
wstawiennictwem Św. Józefa. Niech Święty Józef, który z taką
troską opiekował się Jezusem i Maryją będzie również z Wami
drodzy Pielgrzymi i otacza Was i waszych bliskich opieką na każdy
dzień.
NABOŻEŃSTWA WIELKOPOSTNE
Zapraszamy do udziału w nabożeństwach wielkopostnych w j.
polskim: Gorzkich Żalach – w niedzielę o godz. 3.00 oraz Drodze
Krzyżowej – w piątek o godz. 7.00. Warto pamiętać, że za udział w
Nabożeństwie Drogi Krzyżowej możemy zyskać odpust zupełny dla
siebie lub duszy w czyśćcu pod zwykłymi warunkami (komunia
Św., wyzbycie się przywiązania do każdego grzechu, modlitwy
Wierzę w Boga, Ojcze nasz, oraz dowolna modlitwa w intencjach
wyznaczonych przez Ojca Św.)
MSZA ŚW. DLA DZIECI
Raz w miesiącu, zwykle w trzecią niedziele miesiąca organizujemy
Mszę św. dla dzieci o godz. 11.00. Ze względu na bogactwo treści,
jakie niesie ze sobą Wielki Post pragniemy zaprosić dzieci wraz z
rodzicami ponownie w następną niedzielę na Mszę Św. dla dzieci.
Zadbajmy wspólnie, aby dzieci mogły jak najwięcej zrozumieć z
niedzielnej liturgii.
GRATULACJE
Wielkie gratulacje należą się drużynom koszykówki chłopców grupy
starszej i młodszej ze Szkoły Św. Józefa, które wygrały rywalizację
w ramach ligi międzyszkolnej w tym sezonie. W konkursie na
najlepsze Cheerleaders nasze dziewczyny zdobyły trzecie miejsce.
Gratulujemy serdecznie i dziękujemy uczniom oraz ich trenerom.
Szczególne podziękowanie należy się dyrektorowi programu
sportowego, którym jest Craig Holmberg.
AUKCJA
Doroczna aukcja na rzecz Szkoły Św. Józefa odbędzie się 28 marca
o godz. 6.00 w restauracji Point Breeze. Bilety w cenie $20 dostępne
są w sekretariacie szkoły. Więcej szczegółów w angielskiej części
biuletynu.
PODZIĘKOWANIE
W imieniu Sobotniej Szkoły Języka Polskiego dziękuję wszystkim,
którzy wzięli udział w naszej zabawie karnawałowej. Dochód
wyniósł $1700 i został przekazany dla parafii jako podziękowanie
za możliwość korzystania z sal lekcyjnych Szkoły Św. Józefa. - Ewa
Mamro
KOLEKTY
Druga kolekta dzisiaj przeznaczona będzie na pokrycie kosztów
związanych z rekolekcjami. W następną niedzielę druga kolekta
przeznaczona jest na Katolicki Fundusz Pomocy Najbiedniejszym.
Dziękujemy za ofiary złożone w ostatnią niedzielę na diecezjalne
dzieło charytatywne „Partners in Charity”. Zebraliśmy dotychczas
$8590.41. Natomiast naszym celem jest zebranie $20,250. W
dalszym ciągu można składać swoje ofiary na ten cel. Dziękujemy
za wsparcie i zrozumienie. Bóg Zapłać!
ZAPRASZAMY NA MSZĘ ŚW. DLA DZIECI
W J. POLSKIM
Z UDZIAŁEM ZESPOŁU
BAZYLISZKI
NIEDZIELA, 29 Marca 2009
GODZINA 11.00