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
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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Masses for the weekMsze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia
Sunday Vigil-November 27
4:00
r.s. Catherine Knych -int. M/M Bernard Knych
Sunday-November 28
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Anthony Placzek (month’s mind)
9:30
For the deceased members of the Spiewak family
-int. Leonard Jacob
11:00
s.p. Jan Bozek -int. family
Monday-November 29
6:30
r.s. Regina Mikolajczak -int. Holy Rosary Sodality
Tuesday-November 30
6:30
r.s. Julie Knurowski Bainton -int. Mitchell Knurowski
7:00
Za wypominki
Wednesday-December 1
6:30
r.s. Stanley Kabala, Sr.
int. Irene & Andy Szumilas & Chris Berard
7:00
r.s. Ann Marie Romanek -int. Scanlon Funeral Service
Thursday-December 2
6:30
r.s. John (anniv.) & Joseph Czechowski
-int. niece Joan A. Comeau
Friday-December 3 _ First Friday _
6:30
r.s. Ronald P. Hanc (9th anniv.) -int. mother
7:00
For the living members of the Sacred Heart Society
8:30
r.s. Edward Zdrok -int. Anna, Marie & Regina Sielawa
7 p.m. s.p. Zygmunt Kokosinski -int. zona i dzieci
Saturday-December 4
7:00
r.s. Lisa Grzych Kuszewski -int.Terry Miller
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Mary & Jim Meagher
-int. M/M Donald Meagher & fam.
Sunday-December 5
7:00
s.p. Zofia i Franciszek Siuzdak -int. syn z rodzina
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Robert Auger
-int. Dian Auger & Warren P. Rekowski
11:00
s.p.Piotr Kurda -int. rodzina Palka
1-25 Club Winner for the 8th Week - #239 Don Meagher
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS – November 21, 2010
Weekly $4621.55 (incl. $318.55 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $115; Fuel $377; Campaign for Human Development
$679.50 (incl. $108.50 in loose money).
STEWARDSHIP NOTE: The Son of Man will come at an hour
you do not expect. Good stewards know that they are accountable
to God for all they have and are, and they strive to live in readiness
for His coming.
Word of Life. Becoming a voice for the child in the womb, and for
the embryonic human being at risk of becoming a mere object of
research, and for the neglected sick and elderly is one of many
ways we can teach our fellow citizens that “The Measure of Love
is to Love Without Measure.” While critics want to portray the
Church’s witness as a narrow and negative ideology, it is just the
opposite: A positive vision of the dignity of each and every human
being without exception, each loved equally by God and so equally
deserving of our love and our nation’s respect.
– Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
November 28, 2010
“You......must be prepared,
for at an hour you do not expect,
the Son of Man will come.”
– Matthew 24:44
Hopeful Expectation. Our liturgical year
begins with the season of Advent–a time of
hopeful expectation of the coming of the
Lord. On the First Sunday of Advent we
look forward to the end of time when we
will awaken to the dawn of Christ’s new
day.
Today we hear Isaiah speak of a day when God’s power will
have brought universal peace and god’s Word will have
instructed all people, radiating God’s “Light” (teachings) into
the light of the Lord” (Isaiah 2:5), when all people desire to be
instructed “in (God’s) ways” will the world be set aright and
our deepest longings fulfilled. The reading from Romans calls
us to “awake from sleep” for this final “day is at hand”
(Romans 13:11, 12). Together this Sunday’s scriptures proclaim
our Christian faith that Jesus is the One who will finally come
to fulfill God’s plan of salvation.
The second collection this weekend is for all remaining
envelopes in your budget packet
Next weekend, the first Sunday of the month, the second
collection will be taken for Diocesan Obligations
ADVENT
This weekend we will celebrate the first
Sunday of Advent and begin a new liturgical
calendar. To emphasize the light of Jesus
Christ which shines through the darkness of
human life we kindly ask the children to
congregate prior to the 4 p.m. Mass at the main
entrance to the church to carry the votive lights
accompanied with appropriate singing and the
blessing of the Advent wreath by the priest.
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place after the 7 a.m.
Mass on December 3, 2010 and continue throughout the day
concluding at 3 p.m. with the Chaplet to the Divine Mercy and
benediction. A Mass will also be celebrated at 7 p.m. in the Polish
language.
All members of the Sacred Heart Society and parishioners are
cordially invited to join us at the 7 a.m. Mass which is designated
for either the living or deceased members of the Sacred Heart
Society.
NOVEMBER CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
Nov. 22-$75 Frances Petrin, Webster; Nov. 23-$50 Ann Marie
Poulin, Webster; Nov. 24-$50 Jean M. Hanna, Dudley; Nov. 25$50 Priscilla Olds, Webster; Nov. 26-$50 Lena Moroz, Webster;
Nov. 27-$50 Dorothy Kalwarczyk, Webster; Nov. 28-$100
Edmond Breault, Webster.
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SHARING OUR BLESSINGS
Good News!
We are pleased to announce that our parish received 253
Commitment Forms during the Sharing Our Blessings
Commitment Weekend. Many thanks to all that have
participated. Some of you have not yet taken the opportunity
to document your commitments. If that is the case, an “inpew” Commitment Envelope is available for your use. If you
would, please complete the information on this envelope and
include your increased offering commitment in the basket
today. All members of every parish are obligated to submit
the commitment form. Thank you all, once again, for your
tremendous display of stewardship. St. Joseph’s is truly
blessed to have such generous and committed members.
HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
The HSA together with the Knights of Columbus are
sponsoring a Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 12,
2010 from 8 to 11 a.m. in the St. Joseph School Cafeteria.
Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for kids 10 and under. Please
contact the school for tickets. –Cindi Gardner, HSA Chair
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
At Thomas More College, in Merrimack, NH, you will find an
academic community dedicated to providing a comprehensive
Liberal Arts education in the Catholic tradition. The students,
faculty, and staff invite all high school seniors to join us through
the 2011 Faith & Reason Essay Contest in pondering how the
rich heritage of the Church’s culture can offer hope to the world
today. Over $100,000 in scholarship money will be awarded this
year to incoming freshmen. To learn more, visit us on line at
www.ThomasMoreCollege.edu or contact the Director of
Admissions, Mark Schwerdt, at (800) 880-8308.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus are pleased to report that through your
contributions 140 turkeys were purchased and distributed to
needy families in the parish and the immediate community.
Thank you to Ron Ducharme and Brother Knights for their help.
Happy Thanksgiving to all! – Dennis Wasielewski, Grand Knight
The Knights of Columbus donated 29 turkeys to St. Joseph
School and the parish. St. Joseph School Children prepared 19
baskets filled with the fixings and distributed them to the needy
school families.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB
The club’s Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday, December
14 at Colonial Club Pub and Restaurant. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m.,
family style dinner to be served at 6 p.m. at a cost of $20. Tickets
may be obtained from Jo-Ann Canty at 508-943-8587, Sheila
Kusek at 508-943-7057 and at Carrie’s Beauty Shoppe at 43
Morris St., 508-943-0318. Deadline for purchasing tickets is
December 7.
The Executive Board of the St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club
would like to thank all the members who in some way made our
recent event “A Splash of Panache” a success. Whether you were
there working or came to attend the event, your participation and
support is greatly appreciated. Again, a very big Thank You!!
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Father Gomez will celebrate a very special Youth Only
Candlelight Mass at the Youth Center on Tuesday, December 7th
at 6:30 p.m. (Please arrive by 6:15 p.m.). All youth in grades 612 are invited to take part and participate in this Mass. This is
always a very beautiful and moving event. Light snacks and
beverages will be provided after Mass and youths are welcome
to stay and hang out until 8 p.m. Please let Mrs. Valcour know
if you will be attending. Bring a friend!
DONATIONS
St. Joseph School. Sincere gratitude to the St. Joseph Basilica
societies who have made substantial donations toward the cost of
furnishing the second Pre-K classroom which came to $4600.
The Holy Rosary Sodality, the Sacred Heart Society and the St.
Anne Society have donated $1500 each toward the purchase
price. Their kindness and generosity is not only a sign of their
support for our school but also a great help to the parish. A most
sincere thank you to all the members of these distinguished
organizations.
St. Joseph School Immediate Needs. In memory of: Alexandra
Brzostek-$325 given by M/M William Pioppi, Norman
Czyzewski, Rita Kubik, Gladys Dowgiewicz, Dorothy Hanc,
Vivian Ducharme, M/M Edward Szymczak, Anna Scanlon, Judy
& Celia Majka, Patricia Betley, Theresa Gwozdz, Dorothy, Betty
& Susan Sabaj, Erma Wisniewski, Wanda Homme, Louis &
Charlotte Carpick, Josephine Grzych, Nellie & Louis Kondek,
Lena Bomba and Theresa Jankowski.
SCHOOL NEWS
REMINDER: The family Mass for St. Joseph School will be
celebrated on Saturday, December 4th at 4 p.m. (instead of on
Sunday, December 5th at 9:30) followed by the blessing and
lighting of the Christmas tree in front of the rectory. The
president of the Student Council, Artur Lachcik, will officially
switch on the tree lights. The Children’s Choir will sing during
the 4 p.m. Mass and after the official lighting of the tree are
invited to the HSA Christmas Bazaar for hot chocolate and
cookies.
BASKETBALL. Our Varsity Team won a great victory last
Saturday over the St. Louis players. We are pleased to report that
8th grader Artur Lachcik scored 21 points in a 60 to 30 victory
this past Saturday. He had recorded 986 points in his SJS career
going into the game. Artur now ranks 5th in the SJS 1,000 Point
Club and has a whole season to go and could move up as high as
second place before he graduates in June of 2011. Artur’s
achievements clearly indicate the talent, high expectation of
students and dedicated coaches of the Athletic Department of St.
Joseph School. Congratulations Artur! Go Eagles!!
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
RCIA.. We will be celebrating the RCIA Rite of Acceptance
and Welcoming this Sunday, November 28th at the 8:15 Mass.
The Rite of Acceptance is for inquirers in the RCIA process who
are preparing for their Baptism. They are now ready to publicly
declare their intention to continue their journey towards
becoming Catholics. The Rite of Welcoming is for inquirers who
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have been previously baptized and are ready to publicly declare their
intention to continue their journey towards full communion with the
Catholic Church. We ask our parishioners to help and support all of
these people seeking to follow Christ by welcoming them, praying for
them, and reaching out to them as fellow members of the Household of
Christ. Please welcome: Jennifer Aoude, Shannon Zuezada, and Cynthia
Hunt.
We also need you to help directly in the RCIA Process. Please call
Mary Jolda for more information @508-943-3752.
Advent Wreaths: Come with your family to make an advent wreath at
the school bazaar Saturday, December 4th from 2:30-3:30 p.m. All are
welcome.
Retreat fo Religious Education Classes Grades 9, 10 and
Confirmation Class will be held on Saturday, December 11th in the
school from 8:30-2:30 p.m. This is a requirement for our program. The
retreat theme is “Seeking Justice”.
MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
General Festival Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 30th in
the School Cafeteria at 7 p.m. We kindly ask all the people to come and
share their suggestions and initiatives as we try to development new
plans for the 2011 Polish Festival. The presence of the chairpersons is
indispensable. The financial report of the previous festival has been
placed at the entries to the church.
St. Joseph School Christmas Play. Mark your calendars! Sunday,
December 5th at 2 p.m. in the Bartlett High School auditorium. Cost of
tickets–adults $5, Seniors $3, children 6-12 $3. Please join us to get in
the holiday spirit!
PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council met on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 to
discuss several issues. The following topics were discussed: Mega
Raffle, Bingo, Christ the King Adoration, Mailing to Alumni of St.
Joseph School regarding the Gym Brochure, Sharing Our Blessings and
Bishop McManus’ letter re Vigil for All Unborn Human Life to be held
on November 28, 2010 at the Cathedral of St. Paul.
˜It was decided that the Mega Raffle Fund Raiser which was held for
the past several years will not be sponsored this year because of current
economic conditions. ˜Bingo needs additional help from 4 p.m. to 5:45
p.m. as well as players to take part in the games. An additional person
is needed from 5:45 p.m. to verify the winning numbers. ˜A letter of
appeal was mailed to the alumni of St. Joseph School regarding the St.
Joseph School Gym. We would like to stress that this is not a parish
campaign but directed toward former graduates. ˜ The Parish Council
expressed gratitude for the diocesan initiative of Sharing Our Bessings
and thanked the many volunteers who made personal contact with the
families. ˜Parishioners are invited to attend St. Paul’s Cathedral on
Noveaber 28th at 7 p.m. for the worldwide Vigil for all Unborn Human
Life.
BAPTISMS
The following were accepted into the Church through the Sacrament
of Baptism: Braylyn McCarthy, Adam Wozniak and Gabriel Rudnicki.
May God bless the parents and guide them in the upbringing of their
child.
YOUTH MASS AT ST. JOSEPH BASILICA
Today at the 9:30 a.m. Mass the divine liturgy will be directed toward
the youth of our parish. We kindly ask the parents and grandparents to
encourage the young people to participate in the youth liturgy every
fourth Sunday of the month.
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KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
POLSKA SZKOºA SOBOTNIA. Dzi“kujemy wszystkim, którzy w ubieg»
sobot“ uczestniczyli w zabawie andrzejkowej na rzecz naszej szko»y. Naprawd“
bez Waszego wsparcia trudno by»oby nam poradziƒ sobie z cigle rosncymi
wydatkami. Obecnie szko»a liczy 70 uczniów i zatrudnia siedmiu nauczycieli
i pomoc do przedszkola, którym trzeba choƒ symbolicznie p»aciƒ za trud
wk»adany w przekazywanie dzieciom polskiej kultury i j“zyka. Op»aty za
szko»“ staramy si“ utrzymaƒ na niskim poziomie, szczególnie teraz w okresie
kryzysu ekonomicznego, aby umoóliwiƒ jak najwi“kszej iloÑci dzieci
korzystanie z tego, co mamy do zaoferowania. Dlatego to wsparcie, które
otrzymujemy od Was przez uczestnictwo w naszych dwóch corocznych
zabawach jest takie waóne i z g»“bi serca doceniane. Przy okazji przypomn“,
óe zapisy do szko»y przyjmujemy przez ca»y rok dla dzieci juó od 3-4 roku
óycia. Dwa tygodnie temu prezentowaliÑmy akademi“ z okazji Ðwi“ta
Niepodleg»oÑci oraz po raz pierwszy Ñlubowanie pierwszoklasistów, których
mamy w klasie czternaÑcioro. Mamy równieó klas“ zerow (kindergarten),
która liczy obecnie tylko 6 osób. Jeóeli ktoÑ ma dzieci w wieku 5, 6 lat, to
serdecznie zapraszamy, óeby zapisaƒ si“ do tej klasy, aby na przysz»y rok
zorganizowaƒ kolejn klas“ pierwsz. Po wi“cej infromacji prosz“ dzwoniƒ do
Ewy Mamro 508-943-8545.
Dzi“kujemy!
PIERWSZA NIEDZIELA ADWENTU
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„…bdïcie gotowi, bo w chwili, której si“ nie domyÑlacie, Syn Cz»owieczy
przyjdzie.” (Mt 24, 44)
W pierwsz niedziel“ Adwentu czytania zach“caj nas do porzucenia myÑlenia
kategoriami doczesnoÑci. Przed nami otwiera si“ wiecznoу, w któr
wkroczymy – tak czy inaczej. W»aÑciwie juó to czynimy – kaódym naszym
czynem, myÑl lub brakiem dobrego czynu, zaniedbaniem. Czy mamy doу
czasu, by zwlekaƒ z nawróceniem? Czy moóemy pozwoliƒ sobie na
pozostawanie w mrokach uczynków niewspó»brzmicych z wiar? To w»aÑnie
„teraz nadesz»a (...) godzina powstania ze snu” – przekonuje Ñw. Pawe». Oto
nasz Pan juó nadchodzi.
W tym tygodniu w czasie drugiej zbiórki sk»adamy wszystkie zaleg»e
koperty, które pozosta»y z ca»orocznego pakietu.
W nast“pnym tygodniu, w pierwsza niedziele miesica, druga zbiórka b“dzie
przeznaczona na zobowizania wobec diecezji.
Pierwszopitkowa Adoracja
W pierwszy pitek miesica, 3 grudnia, jak co miesic zapraszamy na Adoracj
NajÑwi“tszego Sakramentu, która rozpocznie si“ po Mszy Ñw. o godzinie 7:00,
i zostanie zako½czona Koronk do Mi»osierdzia Boóego i B»ogos»awie½stwem
o godz. 15:00. Zapraszamy równieó na Msz“ Ñw. w j“zyku polskim, która
b“dzie odprawiona o godz. 19:00.
Na Msz“ Ñw. o godz. 7:00, razem z wszystkimi parafianami, zapraszamy
szczególnie cz»onków Sacred Heard Society, gdyó poranna Msza Ñw. w
pierwszy pitek miesica jest ofiarowana w intencji zmar»ych i óywych
cz»onków tego stowarzyszenia.
Podzielmy si“ B»ogos»awie½stwem
Z radoÑci informujemy, óe w czasie ostatniego weekendu parafia otrzyma»a
253 zobowizania do akcji Shering our Blessings. Bardzo dzi“kujemy im
wszystkim. JednoczeÑnie informujemy, óe wció moóna si“ do»czyƒ do tej
akcji. Koperty z zobowizaniami prosimy wk»adaƒ dziÑ do koszyka. Wszyscy
cz»onkowie, we wszystkich parafiach s zobowizani do wype»nienia
formularza zobowizania. Jeszcze raz serdecznie dzi“kujemy za zaangaóowanie
w funkcjonowanie parafii. Bóg zap»aƒ.
Datki
Serdeczne podzi“kowania dla naszych parafialnych stowarzysze½ za z»oóenie
znacznych ofiar, wspierajcych renowacj“ klasy dla przedszkolaków w naszej
szkole, która wyniesie oko»o $4600. Holy Rosary Sodality, Secred Heart
Society i St. Anne Society ofiarowa»y po $1500 kaóde, co pozwoli na pokrycie
prawie wszystkich kosztów. Ich óyczliwoу i szczodroу jest nie tylko
wsparciem dal szko»y, ale równieó wielk pomoc dla naszej parafii. Sk»adamy
najszczersze podzi“kowania wszystkim cz»onkom tych stowaóysze½.