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.; 7:00 a.m.
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) 943-3572
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.......................................................Ms. Jennifer Mahlert
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Masses for the week - Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-December 26
4:00 r.s.Edward Faber-int. children
Sunday-December 27
7:00 Za wypominki
8:15 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30 r.s. Joseph F. Piasta -int.Sue and Joe Yurkevicius
11:00 s.p. Anna Kurpiel, Stanislawa i Aniela Kurpiel
-int. Anna i Edward Kudron
Monday-December 28
6:30 r.s. Helen Klejna (anniv.) and Leon Klejna
-int. Dorothy Sabaj and family
2:15 pm Webster Manor
Tuesday-December 29
6:30 r.s. Alain and Maria Simonel
-int. Aunt Alexandra Brzostek and Irene Sheehan
Wednesday-December 30
6:30
r.s. William L. Skarbek -int. Alice Skarbek and family
7:00
r.s. Irene Grzyb -int. Helen Urbanowski
Thursday-December 31
6:30
r.s. Anthony J. Czernicki
-int. Adorers of Blessed Sacrament Chapel
5:00pm New Year’s Vigil
r.s. Raymond Noga -int. Linda Millet
Friday-January 1-Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
7:00
Sacred Heart Society - Deceased Members
8:15
r.s. John Bonk -int. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
9:30
r.s. Lionel and Wanda King -int. Dorothy Hanc
11:00 s.p. Edna Korabowski -int. Steve Pecka
Please note: No evening Mass on New Year’s Day.
There will be no First Friday Adoration due to the Holy Day of the
New Year. The 7:00 am Mass, however, is for the deceased
members of the Sacred Heart Society.
Saturday-January 2
7:00
r.s. Lorraine F. Mackowiak -int. Holy Rosary Sodality
Sunday Vigil
4:00 pm r.s. Mary A. Szynal -int. St. Anne Society
Sunday-January 3 Epiphany of the Lord
7:00
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
8:15
r.s. Louis A. Kiwak (7th anniv.) -int. son, Louis and
daughter-in-law, Nancy
9:30
r.s. Martha Starosta Walker -int. son, Townsend
11:00
s.p. Wladyslaw Sodlowski -int. zona i wnuczki
Sacrificial Offerings - December 20, 2009
Weekly $2865.25(incl. $ 153.25 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $182; Fuel $622; Retirement Fund for the Religious
$591(inc. $77.00 in loose money).
Stewardship Note for the Feast of the Holy Family: The first
reading today provides a challenging blueprint for the good
stewardship of our family relationships. How do I measure up?
The Holy Family of Jesus,
Mary and Joseph Sunday
Dec. 27, 2009
Beloved, we are God’s
children now; what we shall
be has not yet been revealed.
-1 John 3:2a
Family in Crisis. Today’s
Gospel gives us the only real
glimpse we have into the life of the Holy Family
during the childhood of Jesus. Here we see a
family in crisis. A son is lost and frantic parents
search and search until they finally find him. We
hear these words from the mother of Jesus: “Son,
why have you done this to us? Your father and I
have been looking for you with great anxiety”
(Luke 2:48). We can only imagine the distress felt
by Mary and Joseph. Their love for their son
brought them to their wits’ end. Let us take the
opportunity this day to ask the Blessed Virgin
Mary and Saint Joseph to intercede for us in times
when our families experience anxiety and fear.
The second collection this weekend is for the reduction of the
Diocesan Obligations. Please be generous.
1-25 Club Winner for the 14th Week - #108 Ed Breault
HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY
This Sunday we celebrate families. By recalling the
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, we remember
who we are called to be. Each father must take Saint
Joseph as his model of patience and fortitude. Each
mother must take the Blessed Virgin Mary as her model
of gentle strength and care. Each child must take Jesus
as an example of obedience and trusts.
After each Mass this weekend you are invited to come
forward with the members of your family to seek a
blessing from God through the hands of the priest. May
God build up in our parish community, through the
intercession of our good patron, families rich in the
Christian virtues, families of prayer and charity,
families which are forgiving and holy.
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CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Wii Bowling at Christopher Heights - The Youth
Group will have another Wii Bowling contest with the
residents of Christopher Heights on Tuesday, January 5th
from 6-7:30 pm. If you are interested in participating,
please contact Mrs. Valcour right away since space is
limited.
Mark Your Calendars - Paint Bowls to Auction Off Anyone (youths grades 6-12) interested in painting
ceramic bowls to be auctioned off at a future soup dinner
is invited to come to St. Louis Church Hall on Saturday,
January 9th from 2-4 pm. A representative from
“Claytime” in Shrewsbury will bring ceramic bowls for
us to paint. The cost to paint a bowl is $10. I need to give
“Claytime”a count of bowls needed so please let Mrs.
Valcour know if you will be coming by January 5th.
NEW YEAR’S BINGO
St. Joseph School
Special New Year Surprises with
Gift Certificate Giveaway
also Good Neighbor Week (Bring a friend)
Progressive Jackpot #57
Two Winner Take All’s - Special Door Prizes
Variety of Hot - Home-Made Food
Free Coffee and Free Pastry
Doors Open 4 pm - Games Begin 5:45 pm
Parents of students will assist from 4-6pm
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
On January 17th, the Children’s Liturgy of the Word will
once again resume. In the past, participation was
minimal. For this reason, I am asking parents and
guardians of children between the ages of 4 through 7 to
register them. Children who have received the First
Eucharist have an obligation to participate in the Mass at
full, rather than the Liturgy for the younger children.
Please know that registration is not an obligation to
attend. It is a privilege for the children and myself, and
gives me a better idea of how many children I need to
plan for. Registration forms can be obtained at the school
office, Rectory, or in the church pews.
All registrations should be returned to the school or
rectory, or mail them to: Barbara Mazeika, 33 Upper
Gore Rd., Webster, MA 01570, by January 11, 2010. As
always, the Children’s Liturgy will be at every 9:30 a.m.
Mass on Sundays.
I am looking forward to celebrating the gospel with your
children. Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
--Barbara Mazeika
THE CATHOLIC FREE PRESS
SPONSORED PILGRIMAGE
The CFP is sponsoring a pilgrimage to
Fatima and Lourdes with Barcelona
May 24 - June 1, 2010 for 9 days at
$2699 double with
Fr. Paul T.
O’Connell, Senior Priest at St. Anne in
Shrewsbury. A travel show will be held
on January 31, 2010 at 2 pm at St.
Anne Church, 130 Boston Turnpike
(Rt. 9) if anyone is interested. You can also call Liz at
the Catholic Free Press 508-757-6387 for a detailed
brochure.
OPLATEK DINNER
The annual Oplatek dinner
sponsored by the Holy Rosary
Sodality will be held at Lic’s
Restaurant, Thompson Rd., on
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at
12:30 pm. Choice of ham and
turkey or fish with a variety of homemade desserts.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 512. Children under 5 are free. Deadline to purchase
tickets is January 3, 2010. For tickets contact Betty
Sabaj at 508-943-8570 or any board member. Tickets
are also available at the rectory.
DONATIONS
With profound gratitude I want to
acknowledge an extraordinary
donation of $5000 to St. Joseph
Basilica by Dr. John Kalinowski.
With his stewardship of treasure
may God reward His many
blessings upon him and his family. Bog Zaplac Dr. John
and Happy New Year to you.
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Sacred Heart. We are also grateful to the Sacred Heart
Society Executive Board and its President Theresa Jankowski
for a donation of $1000 for fuel for the school. This monetary
donation is not only a great help to the school during these
cold months but is also a sign of caring and support for the
school by the Sacred Heart members.
1-25 Club. Many thanks to the 1-25 Club of St. Joseph
Basilica for a donation of $3000 for fuel for the parish. The
parish is a spiritual community of believers but at the same
time is an institution which owns property and has its
financial responsibilities. I want to take this occasion to thank
the organization and the many dedicated individuals who in
the spirit of Christmas extended their many ways of kindness
and provided their support to St. Joseph Basilica and St.
Joseph School.
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund: in memory of Sally
Wajer by Gene and Judy Edwards Jr.; Lonegan Bonczek Sr.
by Josephine Kvaraceus and Joanne Morris.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
Niedziela Ðw. Rodziny. W t“ niedziel“ czcimy wszystkie
rodziny. Wspominajc NajÑwi“tsz Rodzin“ Dziecitka
Jezus, Maryi i Józefa pami“tajmy o swoim powo»aniu do
óycia rodzinnego. Kaódy ojciec powinien braƒ za przyk»ad do
naÑladowania sw. Józefa, aby uczyƒ si“ cierpliwoÑci i troski
o rodzin“. Kaóda matka od Maryi powinna uczyƒ si“ si»y i
troskliwoÑci. Kaóde dziecko powinno uczyƒ si“ od Jezusa
pos»usze½stwa i zaufania.
Po kaódej Mszy sw. w ten weekend prosimy
wszystkie rodziny o podejÑcie do Sanktuarium po specjalne
b»ogos»awie½stwo dla rodzin z proÑb o »aski potrzebne w
óyciu. Módlmy si“ wspólnie, aby dobry Bóg obdarzy» rodziny
naszej parafii moc do moralnego óycia wed»ug prawd wiary
w duchy modlitwy, wybaczania i Ñwi“toÑci.
Bingo. W t“ niedziel“ zapraszamy wszystkich na specjalne
noworoczne bingo do szkolnej kafeterii. Dzisiaj szczególnie
b“dzie moóliwoу wygrania wielu nagród. Drzwi wejÑciowe
b“d otwarte od godz. 5:45 p.m.
Liturgia dla najm»odszych. W niedziel“ 17 stycznia
rozpoczniemy po raz kolejny specjalne spotkania liturgiczne
dla dzieci podczas Mszy sw. o godz. 9:30. Poniewaó w
ubieg»ych latach uczestnictwo w tym programie by»o ma»e,
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prosimy tym razem o zarejestrowanie swoich dzieci w wieku
od 4 do 7 lat. Dzieci w tym wieku na Ewangeli“ przechodz
do zakrystii, gdzie w prostszym j“zykiem t»umaczymy im
znaczenie czytania. Prosimy, aby dzieci, które przystpi»y juó
do Pierwszej Komunii sw. pozostawa»y w koÑciele z
doros»ymi. Rejestracja dzieci nie jest obowizkowa, ale
u»atwi»aby mi przygotowanie si“ do spotkania, gdybym
wiedzia»a ile dzieci przyjdzie. Formy rejestracyjne znajduj
si“ w »awkach, na plebanii lub w szkole i moóna je zwróciƒ
na plebani“ do 11 stycznia. òycz“ wszystkim rodzinom
radosnego przeóycia okresu Boóego Narodzenia oraz
b»ogos»awie½stw Boóych w Nowym Roku.
--Barbara Mazeika
Pielgrzymka do Fatimy sponsorowana przez gazet“
katolick Catholic Free Press b“dzie od 24 maja do 1
czerwca, 2010 r. Cena wynosi $2,699 od osoby w pokoju
dwuosobowym. Przewodnikiem duchowym b“dzie ks. Paul
O’Connell z parafii Sw. Anny z Shrewsbury. Pielgrzymka
pojedzie równieó do Lourdes i Barcelony.
Spotkanie organizacyjne b“dzie 31 stycznia, 2010 o 2 p.m. w
koÑciele sw. Anny przy 130 Boston Turnpike (Rt.9).
Broszurk“ z detalami moóna zamówiƒ od Liz w Catholic Free
Press pod numerem 508-757-6387. Serdecznie zapraszamy.
Spotkanie op»atkowe Sodalicji Róóa½ca sw. b“dzie 10
stycznia o 12:30 w restauracji Lic’s na Thompson Road. Na
obiad moóna wybraƒ szynk“ z indykiem lub ryb“ i
róónorodne desery. Bilety w cenie $12 dorosli i $5 dzieci od
5-12 lat moóna zamawiaƒ do 3 stycznia na plebanii lub u
Betty Sabaj 508-943-8570.
PODZI’KOWANIA
˜Z g»“bok wdzi“cznoÑci pragn“ podzi“kowaƒ dr
Kalinowskiemu za ofiar“ $5000 na potrzeby naszej bazyliki.
Niech dobry Pan Bóg wynagrodzi go wieloma »askami za
praktykowany stewardship. Bóg zap»aƒ!
˜Dzi“kuj“ równieó Stowarzyszeniu Serca Pana Jezusa za
ofiar“ $1000 na ogrzewanie w szkole. Wasza ofiara nie jest
tylko potrzebn pomoc w okresie zimowym, ale przede
wszystkim przejawem Waszej troski i wsparcia dla szko»y.
˜Klub 1-25 równieó przekaza» ofiar“ na ogrzewanie szko»y
w wysokosci $3000. Szko»a jest cz“Ñci naszej parafii i
dlatego jestem wdzi“czny, óe organizacje parafialne, w duchu
jednoÑci, poczuwaj si“ do odpowiedzialnoÑci za wszystkie
budynki. Bardzo dzi“kuj“ cz»onkom organizacji za to, óe w
tym okresie boóonarodzeniowym wyrazili wdzi“cznoу Bogu
wspomagajc parafi“ i szko»“.