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-February 12
4:00
r.s. Tadeusz and Maria Tarasiak and grandson Michael
-int. family
Baptism - Nicholas Anthony Cryan
Sunday-February 13
7:00
s.p. Stanislaw Miskowicz -int. familia
8:15
r.s. Frances Zdrok -int. Sr. Mary Amandine
9:30
r.s. Frances Aptacy (4th anniv.) -int. family
11:00
s.p. Peter and Maria Kurda -int. Palka family
Monday-February 14
6:30
r.s. Nellie M. Sowa -int. staff at Scanlon Funeral Service
2 p.m. Oakwood Nursing Home
r.s. Gladys Borowski -int. M/M Robert Clark and
Frances Krystyniak
Tuesday-February 15
6:30
r.s. Jay Zmetra (9th anniv.) -int. family
7:00
r.s. Edward F. Zalewski -int. Lena Bomba
Wednesday-February 16
6:30
r.s. Julia G. Strzelewicz (13th anniv.)-int. Daughters
Theresa M. Rohr and Charlotte J. Strzelewicz
7:00
r.s. John, Pelagia, Peter and Chester (anniv.) Kos
-int. Sephanie Kos
Thursday-February 17
6:30
r.s. Mary (anniv.) and George Makara -int. daughters
Friday-February 18
6:30
r.s. John Dudek -int. Dudek, Moroz and Jankowski
families
7:00
Za wypominki
Saturday-February 19
7:00
r.s. Tina Longo -int. Dorothy and Ed Suleski
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Irene (Kokocinski) McNally (9th anniv.) -int. family
Sunday-February 20
7:00
s.p. Jan Knutelski -int. Jan Ciecko rodzina
8:15
For the Parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Albert Trychon, Sr. -int. Marsh Family
11:00
s.p. Stanislaw Kolodziej (25-ta rocz.)
-int. Jan i Danuta Kolodziej
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - February 6, 2011
Weekly $4926.25 (incl. $264.25 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $781 (incl. $78 in loose money); Fuel $170.
I am grateful to all the parishioners for their generosity. The
Bishop’s office reports that “Sharing Our Blessings” was the first
comprehensive increased offertory endeavor in the history of the
Diocese. One hundred parishes participated in the program. The
Diocesan Steering Committee had established a diocesan goal for
increased offertory in the order of 25%.” We are pleased that our
parish showed a 22% increase over 200 with hopes that it will be
sustained.
Stewardship Note: “Before man are life and death, good and evil,
whichever he chooses shall be given to him.” (Sirach 15:17). It
seems that in this life we have an endless array of difficult choices
always conflicting for our time and our attention. But in the end it
is all very simple. Do we choose to give or do we choose to have?
Do we choose to participate or do we choose to go our own way?
Do we choose God or do we choose the world?
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 13, 2011
What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard,
and what has not entered the human heart,
what God has prepared for those who love (God),
this God has revealed to us through the Spirit.
– Corinthians 2:9-10
Choice. In today’s reading from Matthew’s
Gospel, Jesus reminds us of our freedom
and our responsibility for our lives. He calls
us to look beyond the words of the
commandments, all the way to their
meaning. Look beyond the adultery to the
selfishness that poisons our love. Look
beyond the murder to the anger that eats
away at our compassion. Look beyond the
perjured testimony to the lies and deception that drive our
behavior. Our vocation is to choose life for ourselves, and to
choose a path through our part of the world that helps make life
possible and more abundant for others as well.
The second collection this weekend will be taken for the
Utility and Energy Costs
Next weekend the second collection is designated for
2011 Catholic Home Missions appeal
DONATIONS
St. Joseph Basilica School Gym Expansion Fund. In memory of
Joseph Tarsa, Sr. by the Luise Family (Gerry, Phillis, Maria,
Albert, Rozann, Mike and Joanne), Vincent and Donna Frattura..
St. Joseph School. Special acknowledgment to St. Andrew Bobola
parishioners for the donation of $385 in support of our school.
Thank you for your generosity.
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of: Celia
Mrzyglod by Carolyn Swierzbin; Josphine Gorski by Reine & Tom
Gorski and family.
HOLY ROSARY SODALITY
The Holy Rosary Sodality of St. Joseph Basilica is sponsoring a
pierogi sale. Orders are being taken until February 20, 2011. Pickup will be Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. and on
Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Cheese, cabbage,
blueberry, prune, and cabbage and mushroom pierogi will be
frozen and available for $8/per dozen. To order pierogi please call
one of the following members: Betty Sabaj 943-8570, Sylvia Kitka
943-0201, Sheri Bergeron 943-2277, Betty Meagher 943-4255 or
Gen Lariviere 943-1781. You may also fill out a form available at
the entrances of the church and drop it in the collection basket.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
RCIA. Our parishioners are always welcome to attend our sessions
on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. to show their support and share their
faith. We will be meeting February 15 and 22. Come and join us.
Religious Ed. Classes 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Monday. No
class on February 21.
Confirmation. Interviews for the present class are scheduled for
Sunday February 13th and Monday, February 14th. Please refer to
your letter as to times and class changes. Student/Parent session
for those who did not come in January is scheduled for Wednesday,
February 16th at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Classes will begin on
Monday, February 28th from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
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Conference Room. Mr. Skrocki, the acting Principal, said that the
role of the teacher is not only
1-25 Club
to teach but to form and transform their students. This is a
Winner for the 19th Week - #87 Richard Walker
beautiful mission and rewarding challenge.
Please note: The 1-25 banquet will be held on Saturday,
Msgr. Czarnecki, recognizing the contributions of the teachers,
March 19, 2011 in the school cafeteria.
thanked them for their involvement in the school extra curricular
activities and for their technological enthusiasm.. He quoted the
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Canadian Conference of Bishops who called the teachers a
The Youth group will have another Wii Bowling contest with the
burning and shining lamp because such is the calling of a
residents of Christopher Heights on Wednesday, February 16th
Catholic school and such is the vocation of teachers in Catholic
from 6-7:30 p.m. If interested in participating, please contact
schools. He acknowledged that despite the students’ indifference
Mrs. Valcour.
to spiritual values or lack of practice of their faith teachers are
Bowling and Pizza at Mohegan Bowl-a-Drome. Youths in
called to nourish the faith life of their students. He also
grades 6-12 are invited to go bowling and eat pizza at Mohegan
recognized that the teachers themselves are on a journey of faith
Bowl-a-Drome on Thompson Road, Webster on Tuesday,
and they must be allowed every opportunity to develop and be
February 22nd from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost is $10 per person
formed into the “burning and shining lamp.” At the same time to
which includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda. Please let
be as St. John the Baptist, a burning and shining lamp, is
Mrs. Valcour know if you will be attending by Friday, February
difficult, many times discouraging, exhausting with real or
18th so lanes can be reserved.
perceived lack of support. The teachers should be supported and
Auditions for Summer Play. The Youth Group will be
celebrated by the parish community. The parish is the center of
performing a musical this summer called The Best of Broadway,
the faith life and, therefore, all the parishioners have the
featuring popular songs from Broadway shows. Any youths
responsibility to work in partnership with the Catholic schools.
currently in 5th-12th grade are welcome to participate. Auditions
On behalf of the parish we extend congratulations to our
will be held March 1-3 from 6-7 p.m. at the Youth Center. For
dedicated Faculty, to the Home and School Association and the
the audition you will need to sing a small section from the
parish volunteers who “lend a hand and lift the spirit.”
song(s) for each character you want to try out for. Please let Mrs.
Home and School Association. The general HSA meeting will
Valcour know which songs you are interested in and which night
be held on Tuesday, February 15th in the school cafeteria. At
you think you might attend so she can provide you with the info
least one parent is asked to attend.– Cindi Gardner, Chair
needed for your audition.
FESTIVAL MEETING
WE ARE BLESSED WITH GOOD PARISHIONERS!
An important festival meeting will be held Sunday, February
The snowstorms of late have been a severe problem for all of
13, 2011 at 3 p.m. in the School Cafeteria. All chairpersons,
us, including the parish. It was extremely difficult to keep up
school parents and parishioners are invited to attend to offer their
with the snow plowing, sanding, spreading salt and other safety
services in various booths, and also present any suggestions for
precautions of the church and school parking lots with our
improving this annual affair.
limited resources. We are most grateful to Mr. Darek Ochocki
who offered assistance and allowed us to use his equipment
2011 PARISH CALENDARS
during this critical period. His good will was a welcome gesture.
The 2011 English/Polish parish calendars have arrived! We
Thank you, Darek, may you be blessed with good health and
apologize for the lateness but if you are interested in a
good fortune.
personalized calendar with illustrations of school functions and
We are well aware of the difficulty encountered during the
church scenery please visit the priests’ sacristy
weekend Masses and appreciate your understanding. Any help
from parishioners in such circumstances would be greatly
SERRA CLUB DINNER MEETING AND SPEAKER
appreciated.
The Serra Club of Southern Worcester County, whose mission
is to support the seminarians of our diocese, invites guests to
SCHOOL NEWS
attrend its monthly dinner meeting on Wednesday, February 16
Catholic Schools Week had many encouraging and exciting
at 7 p.m. in the Colonial Restaurant, 290 Thompson Road,
events during the week. Monday was impressive with a free
Webster.
lunch courtesy of Msgr. Czarnecki served to the students in a
The meal will be a lettuce wedge with blue cheese and bacon
spirit of appreciation for their achievements and hard work. It
bits, French meat pie with gravy, roasted beets, glazed carrots
was fitting to come together as a St. Joseph School family to
and flan for dessert. The speaker will be Deacon Anthony
celebrate over the meal their achievements in various areas of
Surozenski, the Director of the Office of the Diaconate for the
knowledge and character formation. The students enjoyed
diocese. He will speak about diaconate formation.
themselves, and left the cafeteria in high spirits to face the
The cost of the meal is $15. People wishing to “come and see”
remaining tasks of the day.
are invited with no cost. Please call the parish contact Stephen
Teachers Appreciation Luncheon. On Thursday from 12 to 1
Thompson Kohut 508-735-5720 if you would like to join us.
p.m. the Home and School Association under the leadership of
Good food, a very good talk, and the best company!
Cindi Gardner and her volunteering team honored the teachers
with a gourmet luncheon. The plentiful and delicious buffet
The Cure. The only known cure for fear is faith. – Lena K. Sadler
with variety of choices was served in a relaxed atmosphere in the
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KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
Pragn“ wyraziƒ wdzi“cznoу wszystkim parafianom za ich
hojnoу. OtrzymaliÑmy informacj“ z biura biskupa, óe akcja
„Podziel si“ b»ogos»awie½stwem” przynios»a pierwszy w historii
diecezji tak znaczcy wzrost ofiarnoÑci. W akcji wzi“»o udzia»
sto parafii. Diecezjalny Komitet koordynujcy ca» akcj“
planowa» zwi“kszenie o 25% wp»ywajcych ofiar. Nasza parafia
prawie sprosta»a temu wyzwaniu wykazujc 22% wzrost w
stosunku do 2009 roku. JesteÑmy z tego dumni i wyraóamy
nadziej“, óe tak juó pozostanie.
SZÓSTA NIEDZIELA ZWYKºA-13 lutego 2011
„…ani oko nie widzia»o, ani ucho nie s»ysza»o, ani serce
cz»owieka nie zdo»a»o pojƒ, jak wielkie rzeczy przygotowa» Bóg
tym, którzy Go mi»uj. Nam zaÑ objawi» to Bóg przez Ducha.”
1Kor 2, 9-10
Druga zbiórka w dzisiejsza niedziel“ b“dzie przeznaczona na
pokrycie bieócych wydatków parafii i kosztów energii.
W przysz»ym tygodniu druga zbiórka b“dzie przeznaczona na
„2011 Catholic Home Missions Appeal”
BRACTWO RÓòA¼CA ÐWI’TEGO organizuje sprzedaó
pierogów. Zamówienia b“d zbierane do 20 lutego 2011 roku.
Odbiór w sobot“ 05 marca 2011 od 13:00 - 17:30 oraz w
niedziel“ 6 marca 2011 roku w godzinach 9:00 - 10:30. Moóna
rwype»niƒ formularz dost“pny przy wejÑciach do koÑcio»a i
zostawiƒ go w koszyku kolekcji przy zbieraniu kolekty.
BIERZMOWANIE. Spotkania z ksi“ómi dla kandydatów do
Bierzmowania s zaplanowane na niedziel“ 13 lutego i
poniedzia»ek 14 lutego. Spotkanie rodziców i kandydatów do
Bierzmowania, którzy nie przybyli na spotkanie w styczniu
odb“dzie si“ w Ñrod“ 16 lutego o godz. 19:00 w kafeterii.
Zaj“cia rozpoczn si“ w poniedzia»ek, 28 lutego od 19:00 do
20:15.
DZI’KUJEMY DOBRYM PARAFIANOM
Ostatnie Ñnieóyce by»y k»opotliwe dla wszystkich, równieó i dla
naszej parafii. Duóa iloу Ñniegu i cz“ste opady spowodowa»y, óe
bardzo trudno by»o utrzymaƒ miejsca parkingowe i teren wokó»
koÑcio»a i idealnym stanie, odÑnieóone i posypane sol czy
piaskiem. JesteÑmy bardzo wdzi“czni panu Darkowi
Ochockiemu, który zaoferowa» pomoc i pozwoli» nam korzystaƒ
z jego sprz“tu w tym trudnym okresie. Dzi“ki jego dobrej woli
duóa czeу Ñniegu zosta»a usuni“ta z parkingu. Dzi“kuj“! Niech
Bóg obdarzy Ci“ dobrym zdrowiem i szcz“Ñciem.
Zdajemy sobie spraw“ z trudnoÑci, jakie z powodu warunków
pogodowych, wystpi»y podczas Mszy w ostatni weekend i
dzi“kujemy za wyrozumia»oу. Kaóda pomoc z parafian w takich
okolicznoÑciach jest zawsze bardzo mile widziana.
SPOTKANIE KOºA RÓòANCOWEGO
Wszystkich cz»onków Ko»a Róóa½cowego i ch“tnych, którzy
chcieli by si“ do»czyƒ do tej grupy serdecznie zapraszamy na
spotkanie w niedziel“ 13 lutego po Mszy Ñw. o godz. 11:00.
Spotkanie odb“dzie si“ w kafeterii.
KALENDARZ PARAFIALNY. Jest juó do nabycia Kalendarz
Parafialny, który zawiera aktualne informacje o wydarzeniach w
óyciu parafii i szko»y, a takóe graficznie odzwierciedlajcy rok
liturgiczny i kalendarzowy w naszej parafii. Wszystkich
ch“tnych do nabycie kalendarza zapraszamy do zakrystii.
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SCHOOL NEWS.
Podczas obchodów Tygodnia Szkó» Katolickich mia»o miejsce
wiele ciekawych wydarze½ . W poniedzia»ek uczniowie, w
dowód uznania za ich ci“ók prac“ i zaangaóowanie otrzymali
darmowy lunch zafundowany przez ks. Pra»ata Czarneckiego. W
czwartek od 12:00 do 13:00 HSA (Komitet Rodzicielski) pod
przewodnictwem Cindi Gardner i jej pomocników uhonorowa»
nauczycieli uroczystym obiadem. Pan Skrocki, powiedzia», óe
rol nauczyciela jest nie tylko uczenie, ale równieó formowanie
charakteru uczniów. To pi“kna misja, a jednoczesnie wyzwanie.
Ks. Czarnecki uznajc wk»ad i wysi»ek nauczycieli podzi“kowa»
za ich zaangaóowanie równieó w czasie zaj“ƒ dodatkowych, oraz
za ich entuzjazm we wdraóaniu nowoczesnych technologii do
nauczania. Zacytowa» Konferencj“ Biskupów Kanadyjskich,
która nazwa»a nauczycieli swiat»em dla uczniów. Przyzna», óe ze
wzgl“du na oboj“tnoу uczniów wobec wartoÑci duchowych i
wobec braku praktykowania wiary, nauczyciele s wezwani do
oóywiania óycia duchowego swoich uczniów. Równieó sami
nauczyciele s na drodze wiary i musz mieƒ zapewnione
wszelkie moóliwoÑci rozwoju tak, by faktycznie byƒ "p»oncym
swiat»em". Byƒ jak lampa co p»onie i Ñwieci jest trudnym
zadaniem, kiedy wiele razy przeóywa si“ zniech“cenie,
wyczerpanie w zetkni“ciu z rzeczywistoÑci lub w poczuciu
braku wsparcia. Dlatego nauczyciele powinni mieƒ zapewnione
owo wsparcie i uznanie we wspólnocie parafialnej. Parafia jest
centrum óycia duchowego i dlatego wszyscy parafianie maj
obowizek wspó»pracowaƒ równieó ze szko»ami katolickimi. W
imieniu parafii sk»adamy gratulacje nauczycielom, cz»onkom
Home and School Association, a takóe wolontariuszom, za ich
"pomocn d»o½ i duchowe wsparcie."
FESTIWAL SPOTKANIE.
Waóne spotkanie dotyczce Festiwalu parafialnego odb“dzie si“
niedziel“ 13 lutego 2011 o godz. 15:00 w kafeterii. Zapraszamy
cz»onów komitetu organizacyjnego, rodziców i parafian , którzy
chc zaoferowaƒ swoj pomoz w czasie festiwalu, a takóe
zach“camy sk»adania propozycji, które pozwol na ulepszenie tej
corocznej uroczystoÑci.
INFORMACJA.Z powodu duóych opadów Ñniegu dwoje
rodziców ze szko»y wyrazi»o swoje obawy co do kondycji i
bezpiecze½stwa dachu. Mimo, óe rozumiemy te obawy,
chcia»bym podkreÑliƒ, óe w okresie opadów dwa razy r“cznie
usuwaliÑmy Ñnieg z dachu. Nasz dach ma kilka kana»ów
spustowych zainstalowanych w trakcie prac przy parkingu, które
sa wkopane ponióej linii zamarzania i do»czone na zewntrz
szko»y do rur, które biegn do studzienek na parkingu i s
wyprowadzone na ulice. Kana»y odwadniajce na szczycie dachu
by»y cigle droóne i woda przez nie sp»ywa»a. Konsultowa»em si“
z kilkoma budowniczymi z proÑb o ich opini“ na temat
bezpiecze½stwa dachu. Równieó zaprosilismy inspektora miasta
Webster, który po dokonaniu przegldu uzna», óe szko»a jest
bezpieczna i strukturalnie w idealnym stanie. Warto zaznaczyƒ,
óe sciany w szkole s tak grube, ió niezwykle trudne jest
wywiercenie w nich jakiegoÑ otworu. Jest jak bunkier. Nasza
szko»a jest jedyn szko», która posiada tajne wyjÑcie
ewakuacyjne. Jest opini ekspertów, óe w czasach ks. Cyrana,
szko»a zosta»a zbudowana w taki sposób, óe w razie kl“ski
óywio»owej b“dzie ostatnim budynkiem, który si“ ostoi. JeÑli
macie jakieÑ pytania prosimy kierowaƒ je do biura administracji
szko»y zamiast tworzyƒ swoje w»asne wnioski i dzieliƒ si“ nimi
ze swoimi ssiadami.