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-March 5
4:00
r.s. Emily Czyzewski (12th anniv.) -int. husband Norman
and sons John and Mark
Sunday-March 6
7:00
s.p. Anna Wojcik -int. rodzina
8:15
r.s. John & Anthony Szczepaniak and Florence Reich
-int. Richard and Pat Parslow and family
9:30
r.s. Bernard Kozik -int. children of St. Joseph School
11:00
s.p. Franciszek Jankowski
-int. Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Monday-March 7
6:30
r.s. Josephine Gorski -int. Holy Rosary Sodality
2 p.m. Christopher Heights
Tuesday-March 8
6:30
r.s. Cecelia Bukowski -int. Holy Rosary Sodality
7:00
r.s. deceased members of the Knych and Czechowski
families -int. M/M Bernard Knych and family
Wednesday-March 9 _ Ash Wednesday _ Popielec _
6:30
r.s. Joseph Lazarowski -int. Dorothy Lariviere
7:00
r.s. Marianna, Joseph Sr., Joseph Jr. Siok, Antoinette
Dusoe and Rose & Bernard Bastek, Jr.
-int. Stephanie Kos
7 p.m. r.s. Felix E. Miller -int. Holy Rosary Sodality
Thursday-March 10
6:30
r.s. Bernard and Jane Kozik (ann.) -int. fam. and friends
Friday-March 11
6:30
r.s. Elizabeth Brodeur -int. Helen Lipski
7:00
Za wypominki
Saturday-March 12
7:00
r.s. Joseph Tarsa, Sr. -int. family
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. James Kokernak (5th anni.) -int. wife and children
Sunday-March 13
7:00
Za parafian
8:15
r.s. Anna Przybylek (month’s mind) -int. family
9:30
r.s. Frances Zdrok -int. son Joseph and family
11:00
s.p. Jakub i Karolina Bamber i Anna Borowska
-int. rodzina w Polsce
1-25 Club Winner for the 22nd Week - #75 Theresa Levasseur
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - February 27, 2011
Weekly $4502 (incl. $228 in loose money); Diocesan Obligations
$50; Fuel $242; Catholic Home Missions $40.
Stewardship Note: “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and
acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.”
(Matthew 7:24). Our Lord gives us two distinct commands today. We
must listen and we must act. We listen when we participate in Mass. We
act when we participate in the ministry of the parish. We need to do both
for a strong foundation. Participating more fully in the liturgy and life of
the parish may require some changes on our part. We may have to move
away from our current lifestyle so that we can move closer to God.
DEVOTION TO THE DIVINE MERCY
This Sunday at 3 p.m. we will sing the Chaplet to the Divine
Mercy, spend time in adoration and conclude with benediction. As
unpleasant some people may consider the thought of the “end of
time” to be, there is no way of avoiding the fact that Jesus is calling
all mankind to run with devotion to His divine mercy.
NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
March 6, 2011
Be my rock of refuge,
a stronghold to give me safety.
You are my rock and my fortress;
for your name’s sake you will
lead and guide me.
Seasonal Changes for the Liturgies of Lent. This coming
Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. During this
season of preparation for Easter, our churches look stark
and simple–no flowers at the altar, no festive banners or
decorations. And our liturgies feel different, too. The organ
is quiet except to accompany the singing of the assembly.
The Gloria, our Sunday song of rejoicing, is not heard
except on solemnities, and we will not sing the Alleluia, our
joyful acclamation of praise, until the Easter Vigil. This
year, may the stripped-away liturgies of Lent remind us to
strip away what is not essential in our lives to make space
for the crucified and risen One, and thus to be ready to sing
“Alleluia” once again when Easter returns.
The second collection this weekend is designated for the
Diocesan Obligations
Next weekend the second collection is for the Utility and Energy Costs
LENTEN REGULATIONS
Lenten fast and abstinence regulations for
the Diocese of Worcester are as follows:
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all
Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older
on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the
Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed by
all Catholics who are eighteen (18) years of
age but not yet fifty-nine (59) years of age on Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday. Those who are bound to fast may take only one full
meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain
strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between
meals is not permitted. Catholics should not lightly excuse
themselves from these prescribed Lenten penitential practices.
LENTEN SCHEDULE
Ash Wednesday. Imposition of ashes will take place during the
Masses at 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. and at 7 p.m. Prayer services with the
imposition of ashes will be at 1:30 p.m. for the students of Saint
Joseph School (parishioners and parents are welcome) and at 3 p.m.
Ash Wednesday Almsgiving. The Lenten season is marked with
three important Penance practices: fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.
These practices express one’s conversion and concern for the needs
of others. This year the traditional Lenten almsgiving will be
designated for the homeless and neglected persons who depend
upon the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Webster for charitable
assistance. As you come to the altar to receive the ashes, please
consider making your sacrificial almsgiving by placing your
donation in baskets located on the steps in the sanctuary.
Devotional Schedule. _ Sundays. The singing of Gorzkie Zale
(Lenten Lamentations) will take place every Sunday afternoon at
3 p.m. _ Fridays. Every Friday of Lent (the Stations of the Cross
will be prayed at 1 p.m. in English with the students of St. Joseph
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School (parishioners and parents welcome); and at 7 p.m. in Polish.
Confessions. Confessions will be heard each day during Lent
following the last morning Mass; every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m.,
and Saturdays at 3 p.m.
Children Lenten Masses. The 9:30 a.m. Mass every Sunday
during Lent is designated as Children’s Lenten Masses. All families
with children are invited to come and celebrate the Eucharist.
Lenten Flower Sacrifices. Each week the children will be
reminded in their classes to make loving sacrifices and perform
good deeds for others offering them up to Jesus. They are to bring
their sacrifices and deeds written on a piece of paper to the Mass.
If they forget, there will be index cards and pens available for them
in the back of the Church. At the Offertory, they will come forward
to the Crucifix on the altar and place their papers in the “Lenten
Flower Sacrifice Basket” and take a flower which they will put up
on the base of our Lenten Cross. Their loving sacrifices and good
deeds will turn into “Flowers for Jesus.”
40 Days for Life. You are invited to join hundreds of thousands of
people across the country taking part in the 40 Days for Life prayer
campaign from March 9 and continuing through April 17. There are
a variety of ways that people can participate in this powerful
ministry. We hope that many will consider signing up for a
particular day whether by being physically present at the vigil
outside of Planned Parenthood, or by making a commitment to pray
from wherever they are–at home, at work, at school, during
adoration, etc.
Bishop McManus reminds us that in Evangelium Vitae, Pope
John Paul II emphasized the power of prayer when he said: “A
great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise
up throughout the world.”
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE
RCIA. Sessions on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. Please pray for all
involved that we may come closer to Jesus in our daily lives.
Religious Ed. Classes 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Monday.
Confirmation. Classes are now being held on Monday nights at 7
p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the school.
Children’s Bulletins. In the back of the church there are weekly
bulletins for your children. One is for ages 3-6 and the other is for
ages 7-12. Please encourage your child to do the activities so they
may better understand what is being said at Mass.
WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
THE MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH
CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS
The role of parents as the primary educators of their children is
more critical than ever in today’s culture. Parents are the first to
help children develop their conscience and define their values.
Regrettably, the rights and responsibilities of parents are being
undermined by certain human sexuality education programs being
taught in public schools throughout the Commonwealth. While no
one objects to being taught about safety, nutrition, substance abuse,
etc., the present danger of the health frameworks is that students
would be taught such things as: how to get an abortion without
parental knowledge, “behaviors: for pregnancy prevention”
including how to obtain contraceptives, acceptance of premarital
sex and acceptance of homosexual behavior. This is occurring even
in the younger elementary grades and is clearly contrary to the
dignity of the human person and the right of parents to raise their
children with authentic Christian values. The Diocese will
provide a special brochure for parents next week to make them
aware of the danger of this program.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
On Sunday, March 13th, Daylight Saving Time will begin.
Don’t forget to push your clock forward one hour before
retiring Saturday night.
DONATIONS
St. Joseph Basilica. We acknowledge with thanks the donation of
$100 given by Christopher and Ania Cryan on the occasion of the
baptism of their son Nicholas Anthony; in memory of: Irene
Krupinski by Robert and Frances Lavallee; Stasia Laskowski by
Joshua Place Tenants Organization.
St. Joseph School. It is with deep gratitude that we acknowledge
the donation of $5000 from the 1-25 Club towards the heating bill
for the school. This donation is especially needed in view of the
economic crisis at home and in Libya. Thank you to all who are
part of the 1-25 Club. We are also grateful to the parishioners of St.
Andrew Bobola parish for their contribution of $336 to the school.
St. Joseph School Immediate Needs Fund. In memory of: James
B. Kane by John and Naomi Kunkel, Carmine Cacciapuoti; Helen
Dabrowski by M/M Richard Dabrowski, M/M Richard Skrocki,
Eleanor Noga, M/M Rudy Bergeron, M/M Leo Christian.
NOVENA FOR THE UNEMPLOYED
A Novena to St. Joseph the Worker will begin on Monday, March
21 a 6:15 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 44 Temple St., Worcester.
Additionally, on six consecutive Mondays, beginning April 11, the
Novena will be augmented by the program “Faith and Social
Networking: Tools to Regain Employment.” For additional
information please contact Ray Griffin, [email protected]
(508-304-1745).
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
50/50 Raffle. The Knights are once again holding a 50/50 Raffle
during the month of March. The tickets are being sold one (1) for
$5 or three (3) for $10. The tickets area being sold at the entrances
of the Basilica and can also be obtained from any Knight. The past
three winners each received over $900 each. The winning number
will be drawn at the Sports Banquet. The Knights would like to
thank you in advance for your support.
SACRED HEART SOCIETY
The members of the Sacred Heart Society will be selling Janik’s
Polish Kielbasy for Easter. Orders will be taken. Watch next
week’s church bulletin for more information, price and delivery
dates. – Thank you, Theresa Jankowski, Pres. and Board Members
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Starting a Middle School Age Youth Group for those in grades
3-5 from the three Webster parishes is underway. If interested
please contact Mary Ellen Valcour at [email protected] or
508-943-9544.
Soup Meal to Help the Homeless will take place on Sunday,
March 13th from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. at St. Louis Church Hall. If you
would like to contribute either a crockpot of soup, dessert or offer
your help please contact Mrs. Valcour.
30-Hour Famine. Youths in grades 9-12 (and their parents) are
invited to participate in a 30-hour Famine on March 25-26 at St.
Louis Church Hall to raise money and awareness of those who go
hungry. This is a lock-in overnight event. We will play games,
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listen to guest speakers, make and pray the rosary, go to Mass, and go
without food for 30 hours. Please contact Mrs. Valcour for more
information.
COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA
Each year there is a collection throughout the diocese for the Church
in Latin America. In some ways the Church is vibrant and grounded in
deep faith. However, the devastating natural disasters and poverty of the
region lend to unique challenges. In 2010, the Church in Latin America
was particularly strained. Earthquakes in both Haiti and Chile caused
unprecedented damage to both physical structures and the fragile
regional economy. We are facing long years of recovery that will place
an extra burden on the annual Collection. This special appeal supports
pastoral projects that engage Latin American parishioners in their faith,
strengthening their sense of mission and identity with the Church. The
collection will be taken in our parish on the weekend of March 19/20.
SCHOOL NEWS
Home and School Association. The time has come for our spring
fundraiser. This year we will be selling Butter Braids, a favorite among
many SJS families and the surrounding community. Sales begin March
7 through March 21st. Delivery will be on April 14th, just in time for
Easter! You will be required to pick up your breads on that date at the
school. Please contact the school if you wish to place an order. Thank
you for your support.– Cindi Gardner, Chair
Auction. Did you purchase your ticket for the auction? March 12th is
just a week away!
BEATIFICATION OF JOHN PAUL II
There are still a few places available for the pilgrimage to Rome for
the beatification of John Paul II. For the first time in our life, we will
celebrate the beatification of the person whom we knew, listened to, and
respected. Therefore, it will be a great experience to take part in
witnessing history on May 1st at the Vatican Square. The
accommodations in a hotel near the Vatican is very convenient and
provides many opportunities to visit places of interest. Interested parties
please call the rectory.
WEBSTER POLICE STATION
On March 7th at 7 p.m. at Bartlett High School on Lake Parkway a
meting will take place to discuss the proposed new Police Station
building to be constructed in downtown Webster. The presence of
police in the downtown area would add to the safety of the
neighborhoods especially Catholic schools. In addition, the downtown
of Webster is long overdue for a facelift and the new police station may
be the first step in the right direction. Parishioners should participate in
this meeting and hear the details from the various committees.
KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
Naboóe½stwo do Mi»osierdzia Boóego.
DziÑ o godz. 15:00 b“dziemy Ñpiewaƒ Koronk“ do Mi»osierdzia
Boóego. Zapraszamy do sp“dzenia tego czasu na adoracji
NajÑwi“tszego Sakramentu zako½czonej b»ogos»awie½stwem.
DZIEWITA NIEDZIELA ZWYKºA - 06 marca 2011
JesteÑ moj ska» i twierdz moj...
Zmiany w liturgii Wielkiego Postu. W najbliósz Ñrod“ rozpoczyna si“
okres Wielkiego Postu. W tym okresie przygotowania do Paschy, nasze
koÑcio»y przyjmuj bardziej surowy i prosty wygld. Nie ma kwiatów
na o»tarzu, ani ozdób. Mniej s»ychaƒ organy i towarzyszce im zespo»y.
Nie Ñpiewa si“ Gloria ani Alleluja aó do Wigilii Paschalnej. Niech
skromniejsza liturgia Wielkiego Postu pozwoli nam na usuni“cie tego
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co mniej istotnie w naszym óyciu, aby przygotowaƒ w nim wi“cej
miejsca dla Zmartwychwsta»ego i byƒ gotowymi zaÑpiewaƒ "Alleluja",
gdy po raz kolejny b“dziemy przezywaƒ Ñwi“ta wielkanocne.
Dzisiejsza druga kolekta jest przeznaczona na zobowizania wobec
diecezji.
W najbliósz niedziele druga kolekta b“dzie zbierana na pokrycie
kosztów utrzymania i energii.
PRZEPISY WIELKOPOSTNE
Przepisy wielkopostne dla diecezji Worcester s nast“pujce:
wstrzemi“ïliwoÑci od pokarmów mi“snych ma byƒ zachowana przez
wszystkich katolików powyóej 14 roku óycia w Ðrod“ Popielcow,
Wielki Pitek i wszystkie pitki Wielkiego Postu. Post ma byƒ
przestrzegane przez wszystkich katolików, pomi“dzy 18 i 60 rokiem
óycia w Ðrod“ Popielcow i Wielki Pitek. Ci, którzy s zobowizani
do postu mog zjeу tylko jeden posi»ek do syta. Ponadto dopuszczalne
s dwa posi»ki w razie potrzeby, ale jedynie tyle by zaspokoiƒ g»ód.
Katolicy nie powinny lekko wymawiaƒ z tych praktyk pokutnych
Wielkiego Postu.
PROGRAM WIELKIEGO POSTU
Ðroda Popielcowa. Posypanie g»ów popio»em odb“dzie si“ podczas
Mszy o 6:30 i 07:00 oraz o 19:00. Posypanie popio»em dla uczniów
Szko»y Ðwi“tego Józefa (parafianie i rodzice s mile widziani) b“dzie
o godz. 13:30 i o 15:00. W okresie Wielkiego Postu zalecane s trzy
waóne praktyki pokutne: post, modlitw“ i ja»muón“. Te praktyki s
waóne dla wyraóenia nawrócenia i troski o potrzeby innych. W tym
roku tradycyjna ja»muóna wielkopostna zostanie przeznaczona dla
bezdomnych i zaniedbanych osób, podopiecznych St. Wincentego a
Paulo Society w Webster. Przyjmujc znak posypania g»owy popio»em,
postaraj si“ równieó o ja»muón“, któr moóesz z»oóyƒ w koszach
znajduje si“ na schodach Ñwityni.
Harmonogram naboóe½stw wielkopostnych . Gorzkie òale b“dziemy
Ñpiewaƒ w kaóde niedzielne popo»udnie o godz. 15:00. W kaódy pitek
b“dziemy odprawiali Drog“ Krzyóow (o godz. 13:00 w j“zyku
angielskim z uczniami - Parafianie i rodzice równieó mile widziani, a o
godz. 19:00 w j“zyku polskim).
Do spowiedzi b“dzie moóna przystpiƒ kaódego dnia w okresie
Wielkiego Postu po ostatniej Mszy Ñw. rano, w kaódy wtorek w godz.
od 19:00 do 20:00 oraz w soboty po godz. 15:00.
W kaód niedziel“ w czasie Wielkiego Postu Msza o godz. 09:30 jest
wyznaczony jako Msza dla dzieci.
Kaóde dziecko jest zaproszone, aby sk»adaƒ ofiary mi»oÑci i wykonywaƒ
dobre uczynki dla innych, ofiarowujc je Jezusowi. Dzieci b“d
przynosiƒ ich ofiary i czyny napisane na kartce na Msz“ Ñw. w
niedziel“. W czasie Ofiarowania, b“d przynosiƒ je do o»tarza i sk»adaƒ
do specjalnego koszyka obok krzyóa przy o»tarzu.
40 DNI DLA òYCIA. Zapraszamy do udzia» w kampanii modlitwy „40
Dni dla òycia” która potrwa od 9 marca do 17 kwietnia. Mamy
nadziej“, óe wielu parafian zaangaóuje si“ w modlitw“ w intencji
ochrony óycia . Biskup McManus przypomina nam, óe w „Evangelium
Vitae”, Jan Pawe» II podkreÑli» moc modlitwy, kiedy powiedzia»: "Jest
pilnie potrzebna modlitwa, która wzniesie si“ na ca»ym Ñwiecie."