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
Director …………………….Mary Jolda
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector: ............................ Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
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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June 27, 2010 - 27 czerwiec 2010
Masses for the weekMsze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-June 26
4:00
r.s. Michael Zalewski -int. Helen Dunbar and family
Sunday-June 27
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
Sacred Heart Society Annual Communion Mass and
Installation of New Officers
9:30
For all the living and deceased enrolled in Friends of St.
Joseph School Fund
11:00
s.p. Stanislaw Szczepaniak -int. Maria Morga z rodzina
Monday-June 28
6:30
r.s. Sandra Franek -int. Paula and Barry Waldron
2 p.m. Webster Manor
Tuesday-June 29 _Solemnity of SS Peter and Paul _
6:30
r.s. Zigmunt Kokosinski -int. Dorota i Dariusz Ochocki
Wednesday-June 30
6:30
r.s. Michael Zalewski -int. Helen Dunbar and family
7:00
r.s. Anthony J. Kozub (31st anniv.)
-int. Bob and Janice McNamara
Thursday-July 1
6:30
r.s. Walter Dudek -int. Dudek, Moroz & Jankowski fam.
Friday-July 2 _First Friday_
6:30
r.s. Joan Szugda -int. friends
7:00
For the deceased members of the Sacred Heart Society
7 p.m. s.p. Zygmunt Kokosinski -int. zona i dzieci
Saturday-July 3
7:00
r.s. Norman Duclos -int. wife and family
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Sandra Franek -int. Paula and Barry Waldron
Sunday-July 4
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Nancy Zecco (6 mo. anniv.) -int. daughter & family
9:30
r.s. Martha Starosta Walker -int. son Townsend
11:00
s.p. Franciszka (10-ta rocz.), Stanislaw (33-cia rocz.) i
Maria (10-ta rocz.) Kurpiel -int. dzieci i wnuczki
1-25 Club Winner for the 14th Week - #243 -Brian Kelly
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - June 20, 2010
Weekly $3670.62 (incl. $405.62 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $86, Catholic Communications Campaign $311(incl.
$155 in loose money); Fuel $68.
Stewardship Note. In today’s second reading, St. Paul provides a
wonderful one-sentence summary of Christian stewardship: Out of
love, place yourselves at one another’s service.
MARRIAGE BANNS
I - Lauren Krol and Giovani Tropeano
II - Anna Piwowarczyk and Grzegorz Kuznecki
DONATIONS
St. Joseph School. We thank the parishioners of St. Andrew
Bobola and the pastor Rev. Joseph Szwach for the donation of $407
to the school.
St. Joseph Basilica. In memory of: Stanley Kabala by Mary H.
Lonergan, Gerald & Marie Czechowski, Theresa Gwozdz, Nellie
Kabala, James S. Megna/Kathleen M. Moscillo.
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of Monica
Gogolinski by Elaine Davies.
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 27, 2010
“No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to
what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God.”
– Luke 9:62
Follow Faithfully. When Elijah calls
Elisha to follow him, Elisha goes
back, momentarily, to finish some
business at home. But note that he
does not leave the work to be done by
those at home, nor does he plan to
coma back and finish it himself. He
recognizes in Elijah’s call that he
must follow faithfully and not look
back.
Psalm 16 celebrates the loving protection of God for those
who depend on God’s love and mercy. God is our portion
and cup, in a line seen by Christians as a poetic reference to
Eucharist, and God will not abandon us to death and
corruption, but will call us into the Holy Presence forever.
This could be seen as resurrection, something that was not
universally believed in the days before Jesus. We are
assured that if we go forth in confidence to follow God’s
daily call, we will not be shamed or abandoned, but will
find the life we seek.
The second collection this weekend is designated for the
Diocesan Peter’s Pence Collection
Next weekend, the first weekend of the month, the collection will be
taken for the Diocesan Obligations
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION
Today our parish participates in the Peter’s Pence Collection for
the Works of the Holy Father. Each year the Holy Father asks us to
help him provide for our neediest brothers and sisters throughout
the world–those who suffer due to war, oppression, and natural
disasters. Join the Holy Father in this act of charity and kindness.
Please pray for the Holy Father and give generously to this special
appeal. Thank you.
SACRED HEART SOCIETY
We welcome the members of the Sacred
Heart Society this Sunday morning to the
8:15 a.m. Mass for their annual Communion
Mass and investiture of the incoming Board.
The Sacred Heart Society is a spiritual
organization dedicated to charitable
services. They take part in the special
liturgical services at our Basilica and
support the various needy projects of the parish and school. May
God continue to bless the leadership and members of the Sacred
Heart Society in their continuous efforts to fulfill their mission.
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Friday,
July 2, 2010 after the 7 a.m. Mass. It will conclude at 3 p.m. with
the Chaplet to the Divine Mercy followed by benediction.
Please note: All members are asked to join us at the 7 a.m. Mass
which is designated for the members of the Sacred Heart Society.
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WELCOME FATHER KONSTANTY
We welcome Father Konstanty Pruszynski to our parish for the
summer months as a resident at St. Joseph Basilica. He is a
Canadian citizen and served in Canada for many years as well as
in the Diocese of Brooklyn, New York. He has a couple of months
before his next assignment and we appreciate his help.
SOLEMNITY OF SS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES
On Tuesday, June 29, we will observe the Solemnity of the
martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul. Peter was appointed by Jesus
as the leader of the Apostles and after the Ascension we find St.
Peter everywhere taking a leading part in the early Church. He took
the initiative of choosing new Apostles to replace Judas. He was
the first to address the jeering crowd bearing testimony to Jesus of
Nazareth. Peter was in Rome during the persecution of Christians
in the reign of Nero. He was advised to leave Rome to save his life
but while leaving Rome he had a vision of Jesus going back to
Rome. He asked the question Quo Vadis Domine – where are you
going Lord?” and Jesus replied “I am going to Rome to die again.”
After this vision Peter returned to Rome where he was crucified
with his head down according to his personal wish.
Saint Paul was by privilege a Roman citizen. He was a zealous
persecutor of Jews who accepted the Christian faith. Converted on
the way to Damascus, he became a famous apostle of pagans, and
covered thousands of miles on a missionary journey to Cypress,
and then to Asia Minor. It is believed that he was executed in the
same year as Saint Peter, however, as a Roman citizen, he was not
crucified but beheaded.
Both Peter and Paul are the main pillars of the Catholic Church
and therefore on June 29 we commemorate their life and
contribution to the Roman Catholic Church.
REFLECTIONS ON THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL
The two-day festival is history! I would like to share with you
some of my reflections. First and foremost, we are gratetul to God
for the beautiful weather, and to the many individuals for their
dedicated work beyond the call of duty, especially the chairpersons
James Davey and Eileen Fanning. Special recognition should be
given to the kitchen chef, Mr. Artie Hunt, who took a week off
from work to do the food prep work, and the treasurer, Barbara
Mazeika.
We noticed an increased number of volunteers. It is also
encouraging that a lot of young people stepped forward to carry on
the festival tradition which speaks well for the future. I am grateful
to the many parishioners who were aware of the privilege and
responsibility of hosting this important festival and participated in
a variety of ways. In particular, I want to thank the St. Joseph
School Band under the direction of Mr. Charles Cook, the school
choir led by Mr. Robert Wojcik, and the Rock Band also under the
direction of Mr. Robert Wojcik.. May God bless all those who
shared their generosity of time.
Festival Reception. On Tuesday, July 6th, all festival chairpersons
and volunteers are invited to a light supper in the school cafeteria
at 6:30 p.m. This will provide us with the opportunity to share our
experiences and express suggestions for next year.
Money Raffle Winners. Congratulations to the following: 1st prize
$5000 F. A. Petrin, Webster; 2nd Prize $1000 Rich LaBaire,
Webster; 3rd prize $500 Frank Markiewicz, Webster; Fourth Prize
$100 T. Hansen, Woodstock Valley.
REPORT FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council spent a considerable amount of time on
evangelization issues to educate those who have been away from
the Church on the meaning of the Mass by sponsoring several
sessions in the Fall. This will be done in conjunction with the
several adjustments to the liturgical celebrations which will take
effect in December 2011. Also the devotion to St. Joseph, patron of
the Universal Church and Saint Joseph Basilica should be
effectively promoted. The 125th celebration of Saint Joseph Basilica
will be celebrated in the year 2012. By that date the entrance to the
church should be addressed, the new stairs, and railing installed,
the bronze doors cleaned and sealed, and the water drainage from
the Maynard St. should be repaired. By that date we should conduct
a census to determine our membership. A brochure on Saint Joseph
Basilica should be printed to respond to the request of many
visitors. The cost of the entire package will be approximately
$175,000. It was decided that a $1000 donation during the course
of one year will be requested from the parishioners to cover the
expenses. The details will be shared with the parishioners at a later
date. Mr. Clem Starosta was appointed chairman of the Jubilee
Committee.
The Parish Council enthusiastically approved the proposed
drawings of the new look for the outside entrance to the church.
You can view the drawings in the main vestibule next to Our Lady
of Czestochowa Chapel.
PROJECT BREAD
FoodSource Hotline –Are you or someone you know having
trouble stretching your food budget? Call Project Bread’s Food
Source Hotline at 1-800-645-8333 for information about
SNAP/Food Stamps, emergency food programs and other local
food resources. Your call will be confidential. Call for yourself,
call for a friend. Monday through Friday 8.am.-7 p.m. & Saturdays
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Sir John J. McNally, Jr. KHS a member of the Equestrian Order
of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem has been notified that the Most
Reverend Robert J. McManus, DD, S.T.D., KC*HS Bishop of
Worcester has approved the nomination of Mr. McNally for
promotion to Knight Commander. Mr. McNally was nominated by
H.E. John J. Monahan, KGCHS, Lieutenant of the Northeast
Region.
Mr. McNally was invested as a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre at
the Cathedral of Saint Paul, Birmingham, AL on June 27, 2004 by
the Most Reverend Richard C. Hughes, Archbishop of the
Archdiocese of New Orleans, LA.
The Order of Holy Sepulchre is an Ecclesiastical Order of
Knighthood. It is the only order of Chivalry under the protection of
the Holy See. Membership is considered one of the highest Papal
awards conferred upon Clergy and Laity alike.
Sir John J. McNally, Jr. has been active as a Knight of the Holy
Sepulchre in the Dioceses of Charleston, S.C., Savannah, GA and
Worcester MA. He will be promoted at ceremonies at the Cathedral
in Boston on October 15, 2010.
On behalf of the Saint Joseph Basilica family, I would like to
extend sincere congratulations to
Sir John J. McNally.
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CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Clean Cans to go to Canobie Lake Park. If you would like to go to
Canobie Lake Park on Wednesday, July 21st with the Youth Group, you
need to help clean cans donated from TJX Corp. The can money covers
activities, food and general Youth Center supplies. This year, the money
will also cover the cost of the bus to Canobie Lake Park and will allow
kids who clean cans to attend the park for only $15 (regularly a $21
group rate). Please contact Mrs. Valcour (508-943-9544) to arrange a
time to pick up some bags to be cleaned, returned for deposit and return
the money back to Mrs. Valcour.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Good Neighbor Games
Progressive Jackpot #58
Two Winner Take All’s - Special Door Prizes
Free Coffee & Free Pastry
Doors Open at 4 p.m. - Games Begin at 5:45 p.m.
St. Joseph School Parents of Grades 2 and 6
will assist from 4 to 6 p.m.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
Trzynasta Niedziela Okresu Zwyk»ego - 27 Czerwiec, 2010
„Jezus mu odpowiedzia»: «Ktokolwiek przyk»ada r“k“ do p»uga, a
wstecz si“ oglda, nie nadaje si“ do królestwa Boóego.” ºukasz 9:62
Dzisiejsza liturgia s»owa mówi o misji, jak Bóg obdarza kaódego
cz»owieka. Pokazuje, w jaki sposób róóni ludzie zachowuj si“ wobec
swego óyciowego powo»ania. Ukazuje teó, jakiej postawy oczekuje od
wezwanych Bóg. Eliasz zarzucajc swój p»aszcz na Elizeusza wzywa»
go, by poszed» za nim i zosta» prorokiem. Elizeusz przyj» wezwanie,
prosi» jednak Eliasza, aby przed wyruszeniem w drog“ pozwoli» mu
poóegnaƒ si“ z rodzicami. Prorok Eliasz zgodzi» si“. Powiedzia»: „Idï
i wracaj”. Czeka» cierpliwie, aó ten, którego powo»a», za»atwi wszystkie
swoje dotychczasowe sprawy i b“dzie gotowy podjƒ now misj“.
Jezus Chrystus podczas swego nauczania na ziemi wielokrotnie
kierowa» do spotykanych ludzi wezwanie: „Pójdï za Mn”. Niektórzy
sami, zafascynowani Jego Osob, deklarowali pod wp»ywem
chwilowego entuzjazmu: „Pójd“ za Tob”.
Witamy Ks. Konstantyna.
Przez nastepne kilka miesiecy bedzie przebywal w naszej parafii Ks.
Konstanty Pruszynski. Jest on obywatelem Kanadynskim. Pracowal w
Kanaadzie przez wiele lat oraz w diecezji Brooklyn, New York. Zanim
otrzyma nastepna pracowke bedzie sluzyl swoja pomoca w Bazylice
Sw. Jozefa.
Zbiórka. 26 i 27 czerwca bedzie zbierana specjalna kolekta
ustanowiona przez Ojca Ðwi“tego dla ofiar wojen i katastrof na ca»ym
Ñwiecie.
Stowarzyszenie Serca Jezusowego.
Witamy w dzisiejsz niedziel“ na Mszy Ðwi“tej o godzinie 8:15
cz»onków Stowarzyszenia Serca Jesusowego. Cz»onkowie tej
organizacji wnosz wiele wk»adu w róónych projektach zwiazanych z
nasz bazylika. Serdecznie dzi“kujemy za wasz pomoc i wk»ad w
uÑwietnianiu naszej parafii.
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Adoracja Pierwszego Pitku.
W pierwszy piatek 2 czerwca po Mszy Swi“tej o godzinie 7 rano
odbedzie sie wystawienie NajÑwi“tszego Sakramentu, które zako½czy
sie b»ogos»awie½stwem o godzinie 15. Serdeczie wszystkich
zapraszamy.
Uroczystoу Ðwi“tych Piotra i Paw»a.
We wtorek 29 czerwca obchodzimy uroczystoу Ñwi“tych m“czenników
Piotra i Paw»a. Ðwi“ty Piotr by» wybrany przez Jezusa na pierwszego
lidera Koscio»a Powszechnego. Po Ñmierci Jezusa, Piotr przebywa» w
Rzymie gdzie by»o ogromne przeÑladowanie chrzeÑcijan. Wielu jego
przyjació» namawia»o go do wyjazdu z Rzymu co pocztkowo Piotr
zamierza» uczyniƒ. Jednak pewnego razu mia» widzenie w którym
Chrystus udawa» sie do Rzymu. Ðwi“ty Piotr zapyta» wi“c Jezusa „Quo
Vadis Domine” – gdzie idziesz Panie? Na co Chrystus mu odpowiedzia»
óe idzie do Rzymu aby umrzeƒ ponownie. Po tym widzeniu Piotr
postanowi» pozostaƒ w Rzymie gdzie umar» Ñmierci m“cze½sk.
Ðwi“ty Pawe» pocztkowo by» gorliwym przeÑladowc pierwszych
chrzeÑcijan. Jednak w drodze do Damaszku zosta» oÑlepiony przez
Jezusa i przezy» osobiste nawrócenie. Ðwi“ty Pawe» jest nazwany
aposto»em narodów poniewaó on pierwszy zapocztkowa» misje to
róznych krain gdzie nawraca» wszystkich czy to óydów czy podan.
Ðwi“ty Pawe» umar» w tym samym czasie co Ñw. Piotr Ñmierci
m“cze½ska w Rzymie.
Festiwal.
Festiwal przeszed» juó do historii. Chcia»bym przedewszystkim
podziekowaƒ Bogu, óe da» nam tak pi“kn pogod“ w tym roku.
Chcia»bym równieó podzi“kowaƒ wszystkim którzy pracowali przy
organizowaniu festiwalu za ich wk»ad i czas poÑwi“cony w tym
projekcie na rzecz naszej szko»y. ZanotowaliÑmy równieó wzrost
parafian którzy brali udzia» w przygotowaniach i przebiegu ca»ej
imprezy. Szczególnie jestesmy szcz“sliwi óe wiele m»odych ludzi
zaangaóowa»o si“ w pomoc co daje nam wszystkim wielk nadziej“ na
przysz»oу naszej szko»y i rodziny parafialnej.
We wtorek 6 lipca o godzinie 18:30 zapraszamy na kolacje wszystkich,
którzy zaangaóowali si“ w pomoc w przygotowywaniu naszego
corocznego festiwalu, gdzie bedziemy mogli podzieliƒ sie naszymi
wraóeniami.
Raport Rady Parafialnej.
Rada parafialna spedzi»a wiele godzin nad ubogaceniem liturgi w naszej
bazylice. Jednym z postanowie½ jest rozpowszechnienie napoóe½stwa
do Ðwietego Józefa, który jest patronem naszej parafii. Rada równieó
prowadzi»a dyskusje na temat 125-tej rocznicy Bazyliki Ðwi“tego
Józefa, która przypada w roku 2012. Cz»onkowie rady postanowili z tej
okazji odremontowaƒ g»ówne schody i balustrady prowadzce do
bazyliki, oraz zabezpieczyƒ frontowe drzwi przed korozj. Ogólny koszt
tego przedsi“wzi“cia wynosi oko»o $175,000, co w przeliczeniu na
kaód rodzine parafialn wynosi $1000 na ca»y rok.
Ðwi“cenia Kap»a½skie.
Biskup Robert J. McManus wyÑwieci dwóch nowych ksieóy dla
Diecezji Worcester. Ðwiecenia odbywaj sie w sobote 26 czerwca w
Katedrze Diecezjalnej o godzinie 10 rano. Serdecznie wszystkich
prosimy o modlitwe w intencji nowych prezbiterów.