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 * e-mail: [email protected]
Director …………………….Mary Jolda
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector ............................. Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Associate Pastor ............. Rev. Grzegorz Chodkowski
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.
***
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.
***
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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Masses for the weekMsze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-April 30
4:00
r.s. Stanley Dudek
-int. children Christine, Dennis and Alan
Sunday-May 1
7:00
s.p. Maria i Wladyslaw Przybylo i Wladyslawa Skowron
z okazji imienin
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
r.s. Michal Werbecki -int. family
11:00
s.p.Maria Szczepaniak -int. corka Anna z rodzina
Monday-May 2
6:30
r.s. Roman & Antonia Murzycki & deceased members of
Murzycki family -int. Rose Rekowski & family
2 p.m.
Christopher Heights
Tuesday-May 3
6:30
r.s. Elizabeth Brodeur -int. Ed and Anna Kudron
7:00
Za wypominki
Wednesday-May 4
6:30
r.s. Alexandra Brzostek
-int. Waclawa and Antoni Karlowicz
7:00
r.s. Anna Przybylek -int. St. Anne Society
Thursday-May 5
6:30
r.s. Eva F. Dudek -int. Edward Sitkowski, Roland
Malboeuf and John Hickey
7:00
s.p. Stanislaw Paciorek (1sza rocz.)
-int. corka Ewa z rodzina
Friday-May 6 _ First Friday _ Pierwszy Piatek _
6:30
r.s. Nellie M. Sowa -int. staff of Scanlon Funeral Service
7:00
For the deceased members of the Sacred Heart Society
8:30
r.s. Anthony Szymczak -int. Virginia Woznicki
7 pm
s.p. Zygmunt Kokosinski -int. zona i dzieci
Saturday-May 7
7:00
r.s. Edward L. Kozlowski -int. wife and family
7:30
s.p. Jan (1sza rocz.) i Rozalia Bialik -int. rodzina
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
In thanksgiving for many years of God’s blessings for
Theresa Gwozdz on her recent birthday
-int. Joseph Ciesla
Sunday-May 8 _ Mother’s Day _ Dzien Matek _
7:00
Za dusze zmarlych matek z parafii Sw. Jozefa
For all the deceased mothers of St. Joseph Basilica
8:15
For all the mothers who experience loneliness, personal
difficulties, or suffer from illness
9:30
r.s. Dorothy Gelineau (month’s mind)-int. family
11:00
s.p. Wladyslaw Wardega
-int. corka Ewa Mamro z rodzina
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS
April 17, 2011. Weekly $5747.50 (incl. $394.50 in loose money);
Diocesan Obligations $101; Fuel $1304.
April 24, 2011. Weekly $6978.03 (incl. $574.03 in loose money);
Diocesan Obligations $115; Fuel $245; Easter collection $2711;
School Excellence $3115.50 (incl. $523.50 in loose money).
I am extremely grateful for your generous contributions on Easter
Sunday weekend. Your prayers, donations, and wishes are very
meaningful to me. Thank you and God bless you.
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER - May 1, 2011
Divine Mercy Sunday
“Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
Feast of Faith. The Homily. The ambo, or pulpit, is a
special place–it is the place for God’s word. That is why it
is not used for all the spoken words of the Mass, even
important words like the collects and the blessing. The
ambo is only used for the scripture readings, and for the
homily and the prayer of the faithful.
The homily is part of the Liturgy of the Word. It flows
from the readings we have just heard, and helps us to
understand the way in which God is speaking to us today.
The homily is not a lecture, a catechism lesson, or a speech.
It is more like an exhortation; it has an urgency to live the
faith we profess, to see our world by the light of the Gospel.
There are many styles of preaching and many ways to
respond to the scriptures. But whether the homily is weak
or strong, an open ear and an open heart can find in it an
abundance of spiritual nourishment.
The second collection this weekend, the first weekend of the
month, will be taken for the Diocesan Obligations.
Next weekend the second collection will be taken for the
Utility and Energy Costs
FIRST EUCHARIST
Today at the 9:30 a.m. liturgy students of the St. Joseph School
second grade together with the Religious
Education class will receive the sacrament
of the Holy Eucharist. Congratulations to:
Kylee Croteau, Adriana Duby, David
Fleck, Joseph Fleck, Deniella Harwood,
Alexander Laws, Christopher Mahlert,
Nicolas Micciche, Meagan Peck, Gabriella
Piwowarczyk, Aidin Rosario, Adam Sacco,
and Anna Smieszek. May the first reception
of Holy Communion fill your hearts with love for Jesus and a
desire to receive Him often.
A nice gesture to recognize the importance of the day would be to
send them a card for their First Communion. Just put it in an
envelope addressed with their name and Religious Education
Office. Drop it off at the rectory or put it in the basket that will be
on the tables in the back of the Church.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
On the first Sunday of each month we gather
in worship to the Divine Mercy. Today is
Sunday in a special way connected with the
mystery of Divine Mercy. All over the world
the faithful are deep in prayer praising God for
His goodness and forgiveness. Divine Mercy
Sunday was established to remind us that
anyone who flees to God, even the biggest
sinner, receives forgiveness of sins and returns
to unity with God and the Church. In our
parish we pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at
3 p.m. followed by benediction.
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SATURDAY VENERATION
Everyone who is close to Pope John Paul II is invited for an
evening vigil to our Basilica on Saturday, April 30 at 7 p.m..
Connecting in the spirit of the pilgrims who go to the beatification
ceremony in Rome, we will spend the evening reflecting the life
and teachings of John Paul II, and we will praise God by the
intercession of the new blessed. In the atmosphere of prayer, we
will thank God for the great Sheperd and a wonderful Man, who
enrolled in the history of mankind and the life of every Christian.
Confirmation. On Friday, April 29th our young people celebrated the
Sacrament of Confirmation at Sacred Heart Church with 84 other youth
from the surrounding parishes. Congratulations to all as they now have
completed their full initiation as Catholics. Many blessings to: Patrick
Bak, Arthur Bilis, Alyssa Bryn, Patryca Chmielewska, Luke Dery, Alicia
Garamy, Coleman Hunt, Rafal Lachcik, Marisa Mason, Daniel
Mikucki, Matthew Puchala, Colin Siegmund, Isabelle Tran, and Lukasz
Trzuskot. The young confirmandi from St. Joseph’s are invited to
celebrate in our parish at the 9:30 a.m. liturgy on May 15th with a brunch
in the Rectory after Mass.
FIRST FRIDAY CELEBRATION
The First Friday devotional practices have a long history in the
Catholic Church. This day is associated with an increased number
of Eucharistic celebrations, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament,
confessions and prayers throughout the day. Likewise, St. Joseph
Basilica has plenty of devotional opportunities. We urge all those
who are not working or live close to the church to participate in the
Masses at 6:30 and 7 in the morning with the Sacred Heart Society
members. Every member of the Sacred Heart Society should be
honored to be in the church on that day.
Following the 7 a.m. liturgy adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
will take place and continue throughout the day concluding at 3
p.m. with the Chaplet to the Divine Mercy followed by
benediction. Adorers are asked to attend at their scheduled time.
Also, a Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. in the Polish language.
We are pleased to report that the following are celebrating their
birthdays this month: Sally Barnaby (92), Nellie Ziemba (93) and Stasia
Sableski who will be 100 years young on May 25th. We wish these young
ladies a happy day with family and friends and hope they even try to
dance around the maypole!
REFLECTIONS ON EASTER
Easter Sunday, which commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus,
is the celebration of new life. In fact, the Resurrection is the life of
the Church. All subsequent celebrations and solemnities have roots
in Easter Day.
In our Basilica, the sacred Triduum was filled with people, more
than in previous years, at the numerous devotional services. I was
pleased to see parishioners, friends, alumni and visitors from
different places who celebrated Holy Week with us. The solemn
liturgy within the meaningful musical framework accentuated the
message of Easter. I am grateful to all the members of the choirs,
to our organist, Robert Wojcik, and the musicians for their total
dedication to our St. Joseph Basilica family. I also want to
recognize the presence of a large number of school children
carrying lilies and the altar servers who took part in the Holy
Thursday procession through the Basilica to the repository, as well
as the Eucharistic Ministers and organizations who participated in
these sacred days.
Needless to say, the elaborate decorations added to the Easter
solemnity and complemented the Easter experience. We are
grateful to Sylvia and Fred Kitka, Kevin Rekowski, Eugene
Rudnicki and the members of the Altar Guild who spend countless
hours day and night in preparing the Basilica for these solemn days.
FROM THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Ed - Classes 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm every Monday. Our last class
will be on May 23rd with Baseball catechism and a party.
RCIA - We wish to extend our congratulations to those who were baptized
at the Easter Vigil: Jocelyn and Meagan Peck, along with Jennifer Aoude
who was baptized, confirmed and celebrated the Eucharist and Cynthia
Hunt who was confirmed. We ask that as a parish community we continue
to pray for them to grow and mature in the Christian life and to develop
a genuine Catholic world view.
MAY BIRTHDAYS
BINGO
I am pleased to report that many volunteers stepped forward at the
Bingo meeting on April 26th and offered their services to re-introduce
Bingo at St. Joseph School. Opening night is May 12th at 6:30 p.m. which
will feature special food, pastry, free coffee and door prizes. We invite our
regular players, new players, parents and volunteers to make this a very
special evening. If anyone would be willing to bake some pastry for the
evening or donate a gift for an attendance prize we would be most
grateful.
TRIP TO ROME
With great joy and anticipation, I am looking forward to
participating in the beatification of John Paul II on Sunday, May 1st
at the Vatican Square. Together with the 25 pilgrims we will carry
our personal intentions to the tombs of the apostles especially to the
tomb of John Paul II. Many religious, spiritual and cultural events
are being planned in Rome on this happy occasion. I hope our time
will allo us to participate at least in some of these events. I
recommend you watch the ceremonies on television with a
devotional attitude and witness the unfolding history.
HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
HSA Buddy Class Car Wash and Lemonade and Cookie Sale.
Saturday, May 7th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Joseph School Parking Lot.
$5 donation requested. Proceeds to benefit the HSA Scholarship
Fund. Get Mom’s car washed just in time for Mother’s Day! Enjoy
a treat while you wait!
Meetings. Board Meeting May 3, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Spanish Room. General Meeting May 17, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Cafeteria. Special Guest - Dr. Josephson, Superintendent of
Schools and a Family Fitness Night.
1-25 CLUB WINNERS
March 26, 2011 - #6 Lynn A. Wagner; April 2, 2011-#80 Dwayne
Levasseur; April 9, 2011-#129 Jeannie Duclos; April 16, 2011-#136 Lena
Moroz; April 23, 2011-#139 Ed Kokocinski; April 30, 2011-#35 Ed
Babula.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY APPEAL UPDATE
We are pleased to announce that as of April 25, 2011, we have
received and delivered cash/pledges totaling $18,684.50 to the
Partners in Charity office in the Diocese of Worcester. We need to
raise an additional $6,315.50 to meet our quota. Thank you to all
who have contributed to this Appeal. If you have not yet made
your cash or pledge donation, please help us to attain our goal of
$25,000 by making your contribution as soon as possible. There are
pledge cards in the pews. Our average gift is $99.00 but no gift is
too small.
- Betty Sabaj & Carolyn Swierzbin, co-chairs
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights will hold their monthly meeting on May 4th at 7
p.m. in the Parish Conference Room.
MONTH OF MAY
Crowning of the Blessed Mother Statue
will take place on Monday, May 9th at 7 p.m.
It will include a procession with the Children
of Mary and the children of the First
Communion class dressed in their formal
attire. All organizations and parishioners are
invited to take part in this annual tribute to
Our Lady.
Devotions Sundays after the 11 a.m. Mass, Mondays at 7 p.m. in
English, and Fridays at 7 p.m. in Polish. At St. Andrew Bobola
Church bilingual services will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
and Sundays at 2 p.m.
DONATIONS
Immediate Needs of St. Joseph School. In memory of: Anna Kusek by
Daniel G. Oconnor; Albert Plouffe by Norman Czyzewski, Ed & June
Deary, Theresa Wagner, Lena Moroz, Sylvia Kozlowski, Ann & Kathryn
Gressak, Gladys Dowgiewicz, Nancy & Cliff Collins, Maryann & Dan
Mackowiak, Christine, Georgette, Alan, Dennis Dudek, Ann & David, Jon
& Katie Lavalee, Helen & Theodore Podles, Arthur & Theresa Graves,
Glayds Grochowski, Albert Pequin, Yvette Rogala, Madge Gromelski,
Theresa Jankowski.
St. Joseph School Gymnasium Fund. I:n memory of Edward Motyka by
M/M Robert Motyka, M/M Douglas Czajkowski.
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of Dorothy Gelineau
from Joanne Minarik, John & Arlene Gasparik.
FESTIVAL NEWS
Garage Sale. Is an important of the Festival fundraising. On
Saturday May 7th from 9-12 noon we will accepting your donations.
No TV’s, electrical appliances. Your donations should be
presentable and have a certain value.
Money Raffle. Additional tickets are available either at the school
or at the rectory. Please make your returns as soon as possible.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
II NIEDZIELA WIELKANOCNA - 01 MAJA 2011
ÐWI’TO MIºOSIERDZIA BOòEGO
Druga zbiórka w dzisiejsz niedziel“ jest przeznaczona na rozne
ubezpieczenia ktore placimy przez W najbliósz niedziel“ druga
zbiórka jest przeznaczona na wydatki ogrewania I elektryke.
PIERWSZA KOMUNIA ÐWI’TA
Dzisiaj na Mszy Ðwi“tej o godz. 9:30 przeóywamy w naszej parafii
Uroczystoу Pierwszej Komunii Ðwi“tej. Gratulujemy wszystkim
dzieciom, które przygotowywa»y si“ do tego wspania»ego dnia
przez wiele miesi“cy i óyczymy im wielu »ask Boóych. W tym roku
po raz pierwszy Sakrament Eucharystii przyjmuj:
Kylee Croteau, Adriana Duby, David Fleck, Joseph Fleck, Deniella
Harwood, Alexander Lows, Christopher Mahlert, Nicolas
Micciche, Meagan Peck, Gabriella Piwowarczyk, Aidin Rosario,
Adam Sacco i Anna Ðmieszek. Niech Jezus przyj“ty w Komunii
Ðwi“tej wype»ni wasze serca mi»oÑci do Boga.
Kartki z óyczeniami dla dzieci przyjmujcych Pierwsz Komuni“
Ðwi“t moóna sk»adaƒ na plebanii albo w Biurze Rel. Ed. Oraz w
specjalnych koszykach w koÑciele.
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NIEDZIELA MILOSIERDZIA BOZEGO
W pierwsz niedziel“ kaódego miesica spotykamy si“ na
naboóe½stwie do Mi»osierdzia Boóego. Dzisiejsza niedziela jest
szczegolna poniewaz bedzie ogloszony Blogoslawionym Jan
Pawel II ktory rozszerzyl swieto Milosierdzia Bozego na caly
Kosciol.. Ðwi“to Mi»osierdzia Boóego zosta»o ustanowione, aby
przypominaƒ nam, óe kaódy, kto si“ ucieka do Boga, nawet jeÑli
jest najwi“kszym grzesznikiem, otrzyma przebaczenie grzechów i
powróci do jednoÑci z Bogiem i KoÑcio»em.W nasze parafii
b“dziemy si“ modliƒ Koronk do Mi»osierdzia Boóego o godz.
15:00 i otrzymamy b»ogos»awie½stwo NajÑwi“tszym Sakramentem.
PIERWSZY PITEK MIESICA
Naboóe½stwo Pierwszego Pitku miesica ma bardzo d»ug
histori“. Tego dnia odprawia si“ wi“cej Mszy Ðwi“tych, organizuje
adoracje NajÑwi“tszego Sakramentu, spowiedzi i modlitwy przez
ca»y dzie½. Podobnie i w naszej parafii. Zach“camy wszystkich
tych, którzy nie pracuj lub mieszkaj w poblióu koÑcio»a, aby
wzi“li udzia» w Mszach Ðw. o godz. 6:30 i 7:00 rano do»czajc si“
do cz»onków Towarzystwa NajÑwi“tszego Serca. Adoracja
NajÑwi“tszego Sakramentu rozpocznie si“ po Mszy Ðw. o godz.
7:00 i potrwa do godz. 15:00 i zostanie zako½czona Koronk do
Mi»osierdzia i b»ogos»awie½stwem NajÑwi“tszym Sakramentem.
Ponadto, zostanie odprawiona Msza o 19:00 w j“zyku polskim. Pó»
godziny przed wieczorn Msz Ðw. moóna przystpiƒ do
Sakramentu Pokuty.
10 LAT POLSKIEJ SZKOºY SOBOTNIEJ
W naszej parafii od 10 lat istnieje Polska Sobotnia Szko»a. Z tej
okazji 14 maja odb“dzie si“ bankiet po»czony z zabaw.
Zapraszamy wszystkich serdecznie. Ch“tnych do wzi“cia udzia»u
w zabawie prosimy o kontakt z: Marzen Koli½ski 508 949 0939
lub Bernadet Rogalsk 508 353 1375.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY
Z przyjemnoÑci informujemy, óe 25 kwietnia 2011 r.
przekazaliÑmy $18,684.50 do diecezjalnego biura Partners in
Charity w Worcester. Pozosta»o jeszcze $6,315.50, które musimy
wp»aciƒ do diecezji aby osignƒ postawiony przed nasz parafi
cel tj. $25.000. JeÑli jeszcze nie z»oóy»eÑ swojej ofiary moóesz to
zrobiƒ teraz pomagajc parafii wywizaƒ si“ z zobowiza½ w
terminie. Odpowiednie koperty moóna znaleïƒ w »awkach w
koÑciele. Dzi“kujemy wszystkim za z»oóone ofiary.
- Betty Sabaj i Carolyn Swierzbin
MIESIC MAJ
Koronacja Figury Matki Boskiej odb“dzie si“ w poniedzia»ek, 9
maja o godz. 19:00 NA uroczyst procesj“ zapraszamy Dzieci
Maryi oraz dzieci Pierwszokomunijne. Wszystkie grupy parafialne
oraz parafianie s równieó zaproszeni aby oddaƒ czeу Matce
Boóej. Naboóe½stwa majowe w poniedzia»ki o 19:00 w j“zyku
angielskim i w pitki o 19:00 w j“zyku polskim. W parafii Ñw.
Andrzeja Boboli w Dudley naboóe½stwa dwuj“zyczne b“d si“
odbywa»y w Ñrody o 18:30 i niedziele o 14:00.
SOBOTNIE CZUWANIE
Wszystkich, którym bliski jest papieó Jan Pawe» II zapraszamy na
wieczorne czuwanie do nasze Bazyliki w sobot“ 30 kwietnia na
godz. 19:00. ºczc si“ duchowo z pielgrzymami, którzy udaj si“
na uroczystoÑci beatyfikacyjne do Rzymu, sp“dzimy wieczór
zapoznajcy si“ z óyciem i nauczaniem Jana Paw»a II, a takóe
b“dziemy uwielbiali Boga za wstawiennictwem nowego
b»ogos»awionego. W modlitewnej atmosferze podzikujemy Bogu
za wielkiego pasterza i czlowieka wiary.