Saint Joseph Basitica - St. Joseph Basilica, Webster

Saint Joseph Basitica
Parish of the fflirdUvti(Cennium
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.saintjosephbasffica.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 - SPOWIEDZ
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. -4p.m.
Wednesday - Office Is Closed!
Please call ahead for an appointment with a priest.
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector: ............................ Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Associate Pastor ........... Rev. Ryszard W. Polek
In residence: .................. Rev. Joseph Bielonko
Adm. Secretary............... Terry Miller
Financial Secretary......... Ewa Mamro
Cemetery Manager ........ Kevin Rekowski
Dir. of Rel. Ed . .............. Mary Jolda 508-949-2985
Organist.......................... Robert Wójcik
Sacristans .................. Al Richard & Joseph Ziak
THE SACRAMENTS
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.
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.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK:
SAKRAMENT CHRZTU: W wyznaczone niedziele.
Proszç zadzwonió na plebanic, aby ustalió datç. Rodzice
zobowia: zani sr do krótkiej katechezy.
SAKRAMENTMALZENSTWA: Narzeczeni powinni
zawiadomiá kancelariç parafialna, rok przed datq, glubu.
SAKRAMENT CHORYCH: Po sakramentalnftposlugç
ksiçdza proszç dzwonié na plebanic.
ZAPISYDO PARAFII: Parafia w. Józefa serdecznie
zaprasza nowych czlonków. Zapisy przyjmujemy w
kancelarii parafialnej.
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......................Miss Heather Duclos
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January 25, 2009- 25 styczen 2009 r.
Masses for the week Msze Sw. Fodczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-January 24
4:00
r.s. Florence Scully (1St anniv.) -mt. the Scully family
Sunday-January 25
Za wypominki
7:00
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Joseph F. Piasta, Jr.
-mt. Susan and Joseph Yurkevicius
1) s.p. rodziny Kurpiel, Kudron i Plewa
11:00
-mt. Edward i Anna Kudron
2) s.p. Jozef Brozyna (4-ta rocznica smierci)
Monday-January 26
6:30
r.s. Josephine V. Geppert
-mt. Dorothy Guillette and Marlene Girarden
2 pm Webster Manor
r.s. Rita Kania -mt. Roland Malboeuf
Tuesday-January 27
r.s. Joseph F. Piasta, Jr. (2 nd anniv.)
6:30
-mt. wife and children
Wednesday-January 28
For All Souls' Day intentions
6:30
s.p. Maria Szczepaniak -mt. Edward Sitkowski, Roland
7:00
Malboeuf and John Hickey
Thursday-January 29
r.s. Charles J. Strzelewicz (35th anniv.)
6:30
-mt. daughters Theresa Rohr and Charlotte Strzelewicz
Friday-January 30
r.s. Joyce Klouda -mt. Robert Klouda
6:30
r.s. Henry P. Dowgiewicz -mt. Helen DeCarli
7:00
Saturday-January 31
r.s. Richard, Bruno and Parmelia Woznicki
7:00
-mt. Virginia and family
Sunday Vigil
r.s. Joseph Kwasniewski -mt. Thomas Mikolajczak
4:00
Sunday-February 1
Za wypominki
7:00
For the Parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
8:15
r.s. Rita Maly -mt. husband and children
9:30
s.p. JozefMeres -int. Ewy z rodzina
11:00
MARRIAGE BANNS
II - Kathleen Rekowski and Joel Manzi
I - Shauna Sturgis and Ryan Porter
1-25 Club Winner for the 17th Week - # 97 Jackie Skrocki
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - January 18, 2009
Weekly $3353.30 (incl. $344.30 in loose money);
Diocesan Obligations $175; Fuel $443; Catholic Univ. of
America $142.
Stewardship Note. "Come after me, and I will make you
fishers of men." (Mark 1:17). Jesus' call to "Come after
me" is a call to all Christians. Jesus asks us all to help Him
in His work. By being good stewards, we, too, can help
brine others closer to God.
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 25, 2009
The kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the
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vfark1:15
The second collection this weekend will be taken for the Catholic Home
Missions Appeal and remaining envelopes in your Jan. budget packet
The second collection next weekend will be taken for Diocesan
Obligations
CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL
This Sunday we celebrate the conversion of St. Paul, the apostle of
the Gentiles. He was born in Tarsus, a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin
and by privilege was a Roman citizen. A staunch persecutor of
Christianity, converted by Jesus Christ on the way to Damascus, he
became a tireless apostle and missionary. He is the titular patron of
our cathedral in Worcester. Last year Pope Benedict XVI declared
the Year of Saint Paul to be from June 28, 2008 to June 29, 2009.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
We have the great privilege to welcome His
Excellency Bishop Robert J. McManus,
celebrant and homilist for the 9:30 a.m. liturgy
on the opening of Catholic Schools Week
celebration. The bishop also will attend the
gathering of parents and students in the school
cafeteria for family pictures after the Mass.
It is an excellent occasion for the faculty, student organizations,
Home and School Association and St. Joseph School Educational
Board to join the bishop on this special day.
Partners in Education Award. Congratulations to Craig
Holmberg who has been chosen to be the recipient of the 2009
Partners in Charity Award. Mr. Holmberg for many years shared
his time and talent with the school, leading the Athletic
Department, GolfToumament, and working on many projects such
as the Auction, Bingo, Festival and Knights of Columbus. The
School Administration, Faculty, and entire student body are
grateful for his service to the school and extend best wishes to him
and his family.
Benefits of a Catholic School. The meaning of a happy and
successful life depends on two important factors—personal identity
and values of an individual. In our country, the identity of the
young people is formed by movies, television programs, media,
latest fashions and cultural trends. These components are transient,
changeable and obviously not based on profound truth and purpose
of life. True identity emerges from caring families and solid
Catholic education which nourishes faith, responsibility, respect,
human dignity etc.
Values are not automatically given to an individual but they are
acquired by learning. Again in this liberal society with a toxic
culture, Catholic schools are the only oasis of values which
determine a meaningful life and eternal destiny. There is no
treasure more important to the parents than the proper formation of
mind and character of a child. A child is like an uncut diamond-when influenced by family values and polished by Catholic
education he/she could become a gem for the parents and society.
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January 25, 2009 - 25 styczen 2009
EVANGELIZATION
Evangelization is a process of proclaiming the Good News to
those who are atheists, non-Christian, and those who ceased to
practice their faith. The responsibility for evangelization belongs
to everyone in the Church in a special way to lay people who in
their life come in contact with those who lost their faith. There was
a time when only baptized Christians were allowed to say "Our
Father". We say together the most powerful prayer Our Father as
a full member of the Catholic Church in the family of believers. To
bring to our parish family those who are not practicing the faith is
our privilege and responsibility so we could say again with them
Our Father.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE ACT VOTING
This weekend on the request of the United States Catholic
Conference of Bishops and strongly supported by our Ordinary,
Bishop McManus, we will conduct a postcard campaign in all the
dioceses of Worcester to make our congressional representatives
aware of our moral position to the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA)
that may be introduced in Congress within the next weeks or
months. Before each Mass an explanation will be given and the
cards should be returned in the offertory collection.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Sr. Youth Group Movie Nights. Saturday, January 31 t from 6-9
pm to watch "Get Smart." Popcorn and soda will be provided; feel
free to bring snacks to share.
Passion Play & Summer Musical Info Night. There will be a
quick informational meeting on Wednesday, January 28' at 6:30
pm in the Youth Center for youths interested in putting on a
Passion Play during Holy Week. Anyone interested in
participating is invited to attend. Immediately following the Passion
Play discussion there will be a quick meeting about the Summer
Musical. We can decide on which one to perform and discuss
summer practice schedules. If you are interested in either of these
performances but cannot attend the meeting, please let Mrs.
Valcour know.
Snow Tubing. The Youth Group will go snow tubing at Ward Hill
on Friday, February 27'. The cost is $18 per person and is open to
youths in grades 6-12 and their families. Payment must be received
no later than February 201h Anyone tubing under the age of 18
must complete a liability form and return with payment. Please call
Mrs. Valcour for additional details.
- Mary Ellen Valcour 508-943-9544
DONATIONS
IT IS A HARSH WINTER!
Our snowblowers have been working for over ten years to clear
the sidewalks and parking lot making them accessible to the
parishioners and students to attend Mass and school. Unfortunately
they have broken down and are beyond repair. If any parishioner
has a snowblower in good condition but not being used, please call
the rectory. This is an urgent situation because we are only in the
middle of the winter and the area to clear of snow is quite large.
SIGN PRO-LIFE POSTCARDS!
This weekend, our parish, along with thousands of other parishes
across the nation, will sign postcards urging Congress to oppose the
"Freedom of Choice Act" (FOCA) and to retain existing laws
against government funding and promotion of abortion. Sign a
postcard to your U.S. Representative and your two U.S. Senators.
Let your voice be heard! Thank you for standing up for life at this
important time! Read more about FOCA in the flyer available at
Masses this weekend; and visit www.usccb.org/prolife and
www.nchla.org.
OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA CHAPEL
A PLACE OF WORSHIP
Our Lady of Czestochowa Chapel provides private space for
reflection, meditation and prayer. Votive candles provide the
symbolic opportunity to make an offering in a special intention.
Recently it has been noticed that someone is lighting candles
randomly oblivious of its intention. May I kindly ask the parents to
watch their children and not allow them to play at the entrance to
the church without supervision.
CONCLUSION OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
Next Sunday the children of the Polish Saturday School of
Worcester will present a brief Christmas story at St. Joseph
Basilica with a mini-concert by the Bazyliszki following the 11 am
Mass. Parishioners are welcome to attend this program.
St. Joseph School. In memory of Richard Williams-S595 by
Beverly Williams, Kenneth & Joanne Docteur, Margaret Milas,
John & Robin Melvin, Mark & Christine McLellan, Barbara &
Richard Carlson; Joseph Kwasniewski by Mary L. Levitre &
family; Margaret Leonetti by Barbara & Donald Steven Kruse.
*Alumni Gift. I gratefully acknowledge a gift of$ 1000 from Mrs.
Jane Molina, John Sujdak, and William Sujdak, alumni of St.
Joseph School, given in a spirit of gratitude to the school for the
sound education received which has become the foundation oftheir
achievements. It is a commendable gesture to provide financial
support to the school so it would continue its mission and shape the
minds and character ofthe present generation. May God bless them
and all the alumni who support our Alma Mater. The children
remember all the benefactors of the school during the First Friday
Masses to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of Lena Swierzbin
by Edward & Dorothy Szymczak, MIM Mark Shore & family,
Dorothy, Betty & Susan Sabaj, Richard & Zofia Walker, Fred &
Sylvia Kitka, Paul Wajer, M/M N. William Pioppi, Frank & Shirley
Sabaj, Cathy & Walter Klebes, Ellen & Michael Jeffers, Ann &
Greg Pelletier, Marilyn & Michael Caramiello, Frank Sabaj, Jr.,
Leonard & Sharon Beatty, Sophie Stolarczyk, M/M Bruce E.
Rickard, Celia Lebudzinski, Zosia Szydlik, Mary Nowacki, Lena
Bomba, Harriet Bomba, Edward Sitkowski, Roland Malboeuf &
John Hickey, Barbara Motyka, Rev. Thaddeus X. Stachura, Joanne
Minarik, Robert & Barbara Kroll, Chet & Patty Przybylek, Shirley
Piechota, Patricia Betley.
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Doors open at 4p.m. - Games begin at 5:45p.m.
Progressive at #59 © Two Winner Take All's
Good Neighbor Game This Sunday - Free Coffee and Pastry
Open Snack Bar
This Sunday the members of the Holy Rosary Sodality are
scheduled to volunteer their services between 4 and 6 p.m.
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JANUARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
Jan. 19-$50 Josephine Grzych, Dudley; Jan. 20-$75 Edward Papski,
Webster; Jan. 21-$50 Doreen Lucas, Webster; Jan. 22-$50 Katie Giza,
Webster; Jan. 23-$50 Walter Maly, Webster; Jan. 24-$50 Nellie
Kondek, Webster; Jan. 25-$100 Betty Meagher, Webster.
MARRIED COUPLES - It has been said that the greatest gift
you can give your children is two parents very much in love
with each other. Your children need to see you reaching for it.
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends in New
England are February 13-15, and March 6-8. For more
information call Ralph & Jane Becker at 1-800-710-WWME or
visit our webpage at www.wwmeMA.org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sun. Jan. 25—Catholic Schools Mass w/ Bishop McManus at 9:30
Sun. Jan. 25-Home Games vs. St. Mary's @ Park Ave. Gym.
JV Boys 1 pm; V Girls 2 pm; V Boys 3 pm.
Mon. Jan. 26-Religious Ed Classes Grades 1-10, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Tues. Jan. 27-RCIA classes 7 pm in school
Wed. Jan. 28-Bible Study at 6:30 pm in school. All are welcome.
Wed. Jan. 28-Pasta Dinner
Sat. Jan. 31-Home Games vs. St. Patrick's @ Park Ave. Gym
JV Boys 1 pm; V Girls 2 pm; V Boys 3 pm.
Sat. Feb. 7-Home Games vs. Trinity Catholic at Park Ave Gym
JV Boys 1 pm; V Girls 2 pm; V Boys 3 pm
Sun. Feb. 8-Away Games vs. St. Louis @ St. Louis
JV Boys 1 pm; V Girls 2 pm; V Boys 3 pm.
Sat. Feb. 21. SAVE THIS DATE! Mardi Gras Dance at the PACC
from 6 pm. $35/person. Fantastic dinner.
Sat. Feb. 28 - Away Games vs. Plainfield @ Plainfield
JV Boys 4:30 pm; V Girls 5:30 pm; V Boys 6:30 pm.
Mar. 21-ANOTHER IMPORTANT SOCIAL! Burning of the
Renovation Morteage Barbecue! Details forthcoming soon!
TRZECIA NIEDZIELA ZWYKLA
Ewangelia dzisiejszej niedzieli opisuje pocz4tek dzialalnosci publicznej
Jezusa, ktory wzywa do nawrocenia i powoluje pierwszych uczniow.
Wezwanie do nawr6cenia jest aktualne zawsze i dotyczy wszystkich
wyznawcow Chrystusa. Kaidego dnia powinnismy podejmowac
wysilek nawracania siq, czyli nasladowania Jezusa w naszym zyciu.
Wszyscy jestesmy powolani, jak apostolowie, do gloszenia Dobrej
Nowiny i swiadczenia o niej swoim zyciem. Dlatego warto dzisiaj
zapytac siebie, czy dobrze wypelniamy to Chrystusowe powolanie?
TYDZIEt1 SZKOL KATOLICKICH
Dzisiaj rozpoczyna sic w USA Tydzieri Szkol Katolickich. Jego celem
jest zwrocic uwagg spoleczenstwa na wartosc dobrego wyksztalcenia
i wychowania w duchu zasad wiary katolickiej, zwlaszcza w
dzisiejszych czasach. Zadowalajace i pelne osiagniec zycie zalezy od
dwoch waznych skladnikow—wlasciwie uksztaltowanej tosamosci i
systemu wartosci jakimi kieruje sie cziowiek. W naszym kraju
tozamosc mlodych ludzijest formowana glownie przez filmy, telewizje,
media, rozne mody i spoleczne ruchy. Te rzeczy szybko sie zmniejaja,
nie maja zadnej wartosci poniewaz nie sa oparte na glebokiej prawdzie
o celu i znaczeniu zycia. Prawdziwa tozsamosc wyplywa z zycia
rodzinnego i katolickiego wyksztalcenia ktore afirmuje wiare,
odpowiedzialnosc, i szacunek dla ludzkiej godnosci.
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Drugim czynnikiem sa wartosci ktore nie sa automatycznie dane
poszczegolnym osobom ale sa zdobyte przez nauczanie. Znowu w
naszym swieckim spoleczenstwie ktorego cechuj e hegamonia kulturowa
katolickie szkoly sa jedynymi oazami wartosci ktore determinuja
znaczenie zycia ijego wiecznego przeznaczenia. Dia rodzicow dziecko
jest najwieksza wartoscia i dlatego uksztaltowanie jego umyslu i
charakteru jest ich swietym obiawiazkiem. Ktos powiedzial ze dziecko
mozna porownac do niewypolarowanego diamentu ktore kiedy
wzbogacone wartosciami rodziny i wychowane w katolickiej szkole
nabiera polysku i staje sic drogocenna perla.
Tysi4ce dzieci i mlodziey w Stanach Zjednoczonych Otrzymujq
katolickie wyksztalcenie oparte na zasadach ewangelicznych. Do tej
grupy nale±q równie uczniowie naszej Szkoly Switego JOzefa.
Mozliwosc zobaczenia szkoly i zaznajomienia sie z programem jest
dzisiaj od 10:30 do 1:00pm. 0 godz.12: 15 pm jest program ze zywymi
zwierzetami. Druga mozliwosc jest w srode o godz. 5:30pm polaczona
z kolacja w kafeterii.
Uroczystq Msza iw. o godz. 9.30 Ks. Biskup Robert McManus
rozpocznie w naszej Bazylice Tydzien Szkól Katolickich. Zgodnie z
tradycj, podczas tej uroczystoci zostanie wrçczona nagroda ,,Partners
In Education", kt6rq w tym roku otrzyma Craig Holmberg, który od
wielu lat bezinteresownie powiçca wiele czasu dia Szkoly Sw. Józefa
organizujqc program sportowy, turniej golfowy, aukcje i bingo.
Serdecznie gratulujemy i dzikiijemy! SzczegOlowy program obchodów
Tygodnia Szkól Katolickichjest w specj alnym zalaczniku w biuletynie.
WOLN080. WYBORU
Dzisiaj, na probç Episkopatu USA, jest przeprowadzana w naszej
diecezji akcja wysylania kart pocztowych do przedstawicieli Kongresu
z protestem dotyczqcym planowanego glosowania nad ustaNvq o nazwie
,,Freedom of Choice Act" Przed ka2dq Mszq Sw. bdzie krótkie
wyjanienie. Kartki prosimy zwraca6 razem z ko1ekt.
ZAKO$ICZENIE OKRESU BO2EGO NARODZENIA
Wprawdzie wg kalendarza liturgicznego Okres Boego Narodzenia
koñczy siq du±o wczeniej, to jednak w polskiej tradycji kolçdy
piewamy a2 do wiçta Matki Bo±ej Gromnicznej (2 lutego). Z tej
okazji, w przyszl4 niedzielç, bezporednio p0 Mszy Sw. o godz. 11.00
w naszej bazylice bdzie mo±na obejrzed przedstawienia jaselkowe w
j. poiskim, przygotowane przez Szkolç Jçzyka Poiskiego z Worcester.
Z mini koncertem kolçd wystpi równie± nasz zespól Bazyliszki, który
za.piewa równie± podczas Mszy w. Serdecznie zachçcamy do
pozostania w kocie1e, natomiast p0 zakoñczeniu przedstawienia
zapraszamy wszystkie dzieci wraz z rodzicami do kafeterii.
KAPLICA MATKI BOEJ CZ1STOCHOWSMEJ
Kaplica Matki Boej Czstochowskiej w naszej bazylice jest miejscem
modlitwy i refleksji. wiece wotywne stwarzajq okazjq do zlo±enia
symbolicznej ofiary w danej intencji. Ostatnio zauwaylimy, ie kto
zapala §wiece raczej dia zabawy ni± dia modlitwy. Diatego bardzo
prosimy, aby zwrócid uwagç, zwlaszcza na dzieci, które byd mote
bawic sic zapalaJq §wiecie bez potrzeby.
ZABAWA KARNAWALOWA
Zapraszamy na Zabawç Karnawalow4 z obiadem w dniu 21 lutego 2009
roku, w godzinach 6.00 pm.- do pólnocy. W Kiubie PACC przy Harris
St. w Webster. DochOd z zabawy tym razem zostanie przeznaczony dia
szkoly 8w. Józefa w zamian za korzystanie z sal lekcyjnych przez
Szkolç Jzyka Polskiego. Bilety w cenie $35 od osoby s4 do nabycia na
Plebanii oraz U: Marzeny Kolinski 508-949-0939, Ewy Mamro 508943-8545, Bernadetty Stachowicz 508-353-1375, Danuty Gago 508612-1974. Mile widziane przebrania karnawalowe.