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.
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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-January 22
4:00
r.s. William Markiewicz
-int. wife, children, grandchildren and great grandson
Sunday-January 23
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
r.s. Wanda Smugorzewska -int. sister Sabina & fam.
11:00
s.p. Jozef Suchanek -int. wnuczki Ewy
Monday-January 24
6:30
r.s. Lawrence Wawrzyniak (anniv.) -int. daughter
2 p.m. Webster Manor Nursing Home
Tuesday-January 25
6:30
r.s. Weronika Maslon -int. Famlia Jankowski
7:00
r.s. Doris Gemme -int. family
Wednesday-January 26
6:30
r.s. Helen Fiedler -int. Dorothy and Ed Suleski
7:00
r.s. Wanda Dymon Sitkowski -int. Steve Pecka
Thursday-January 27
6:30
r.s. Alexandra Brzostek -int. M/M Edward Kudron
Friday-January 28
6:30
r.s. Josephine Gorski -int. St. Anne Society
7:00
r.s. Edna Korabowski -int. Steve Pecka
Saturday-January 29
7:00
r.s. Czeslaw Chojnicki
-int. Ewa, Adam and Sophia Kokosinski and family
Sunday Vigil
4 p.m.
r.s. Franciszek Jankowski -int. brat Boleslaw z rodzina
BAPTISM - Nicholas Anthony Cryan
Sunday-January 30
7:00
Za wypominki
8:15
r.s. For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica
9:30
For all the living and deceased enrolled in
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund
11:00
s.p. Antoni i Elzbieta Nagiel -int. dzieci i wnuki
1-25 Club Winner for the 16th Week - #160 Karen Lefebvre
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - January 16, 2011
Weekly $5250.75 (incl. $243.75 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $67; Fuel $545; Catholic University of America $538
(incl. $99 in loose money). Please keep returning the Sharing Our
Blessings envelopes - they are a source of planning for the future.
Stewardship Note: “Come after me...” - Matthew 4:19. In our
crazy, success-driven, materialist world we all get caught up in
chasing after many dreams, wants and ambitions. Yet, with three
simple words, Jesus tells us clearly that the only one we should be
following after is Him. “Come after me,” is not just an invitation
that Jesus extended to the first apostles. It is an invitation that He
extends to each of us every day of our lives.
Word of Life. It is indispensable that new technological
developments in the field of medicine never be to the detriment of
respect for human life and dignity, so that those who suffer
physical illnesses or handicaps can always receive that love and
attention required to make them feel valued as persons in their
concrete needs. – Pope Benedict XVI, Nov. 7, 2010
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 23, 2011
Wait for the Lord with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord.
– Psalm 27:14
Seeking the Light. In today’s readings we find ourselves
being drawn more deeply into
relationship with Jesus. We are getting
to know more about him as we see how
he struggles with the news of his cousin
John’s arrest. His first response is to
withdraw, to leave Nazareth and go to
Capernaum. Jesus contemplates his
cousin’s death, perhaps his own death,
and he seeks the light. Maybe it is these
words of Isaiah that move Jesus out of his withdrawal and
into action. He begins to preach, teach, cure disease and
illness, and proclaim the gospel of the kingdom.
The second collection next week is for all remaining
envelopes in your budget packet.
BAPTISM
The proper place for Baptism is the Church oratory. It is a very
strong tradition that the sacrament, as a sign of entrance into the
Church community, should be celebrated in a place where that
community assembles for worship. In fact, the celebration of
Baptism during the Mass where the faithful are gathering, the
incorporation into ecclesial body of a baptized person is fully
manifested. The celebration of Baptism outside the Church
although might have traditional roots, should take place only in
extreme circumstances. The infant may be baptized only with the
consent of the parents or guardian with the assurance of Catholic
upbringing, however, in danger of death the child could be baptized
without parental consent. The baptism of the infant should not be
delayed to make certain that the child is not deprived of the
opportunity to grow in the grace of God and to protect him in the
danger of death. The parents should undertake special instructions
from their Pastor so they will be well prepared to understand the
baptism of their child.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT REFLECTIONS
The St. Joseph Basilica faithful were offered a special
opportunity to participate in a Christmas concert performed by
several choirs from Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
I am grateful to many parishioners who took advantage of this rare
opportunity and came in a larger number to enjoy and relive once
again the great mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God in
human nature. I am grateful to our choirs who participated in this
concert and also prepared a reception for approximately 175
singers. St. Joseph Basilica with its beautiful decor was admired by
the guests and was indeed a perfect background for this musical
event.
The decorations will be removed in the next few days. It is a
major undertaking to dismantle the decorations and properly store
them for next year. In the scope of the universal Church, past and
present, the Christmas season actually has two endings. In the old
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calendar, the Feast of the Presentation on February 2 marked the
end of the Christmas season. On this day, also called Candlemas,
candles are blessed as a symbol of Simeon’s recognition of the
infant Jesus as the light to the Gentiles, and as a way to bring the
light of Christ home to burn all year. Even today, the Christmas
tree and creche in St. Peter’s in Rome remain on display until
Candlemas.
POPE JOHN PAUL II BEATIFICATION
The announcement of the beatification of
John Paul II energized the world and
electrified many people. Rome is preparing
for the largest crowd ever to participate in
this beatification. Beatification and
canonization is the official statement of the
Church that a person obtained eternal
salvation proven by heroic virtues of faith,
love and hope, sealed by supernatural power
of God in a given miracle.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - CATHOLIC EDUCATION
The Book Fair Carnival is being held during Catholic Schools
Week/Open House on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 6 p.m.
to 7 p.m. in the school gym. All families welcome!
Program for Catholic Schools Week:
Sunday, January 30, 2011. A+ for America - In our Parish 9:30
a.m. Mass with Bishop George Rueger. After Mass, donut social in
cafeteria hosted by HSA.
St. Joseph School Open House from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Monday, January 31st. A+ for America - In our Students
American Hat Day Contest: Prizes for best hat (one for each class)
provided by HSA - Buddy Bingo.
Tuesday, February 1st: A+ for America - In our Community
Valentines for the Elderly: to be given out at local nursing homes Art Activity.
Wednesday, February 2nd - A+ for America - In Our Nation
Valentines for our Veterans: to be sent to the Veteran’s Home in
North Hampton, MA - Annual Pasta Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.,
Open House from 5 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, February 3rd: A+ for America - In our Faculty, Staff and
Volunteers
Coffee and pastry served “car-side” to parents who “drop off”
students - Teacher Appreciation Luncheon - Student Movies.
Friday, February 4 - A+ for America - In Our Vocations
8:30 a.m. First Friday Mass at St. Joseph Basilica - Religious and
Lay guest speakers discuss vocations - Star-Spangled Calico Show.
attend. Any questions please call Dennis Wasielewski at 508-9499047.
The Knights of Columbus will hold its monthly meeting on
February 2, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. Please support
the Catholic Schools Week Spaghetti Supper in the school hall and
then come to the meeting.
DONATIONS
Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of: Eva Dudek by
Christine, Dennis, Alan, Georgett Dudek, Lena Moroz, Pauline
Fallon, Theresa Jankowski & Daniel, Maryann Mackowiak, Carol
& Ronald Leboeuf, Celia Lebudzinski, Elaine Falke.
FESTIVAL PLANNING MEETING
The Planning meeting for the festival took place on Tuesday,
January 11th. This important event provides significant assistance
to our school. Catholic schools and their graduates make a definite
contribution to American society because of their traditionally high
academic standards and high graduation rates, all supported by
strong moral values. The 38th Annual St. Joseph Basilica Festival
is just around the corner, and we need everyone’s input to make it
a continued success. We are asking that all school families,
parishioners, former and present booth chairs, and any interested
parties to join us for our next meeting on Sunday, February 13,
2011 at 3 p.m. in the school cafeteria. We missed you at our last
meetings and we value your suggestions. This is the biggest
fundraiser for our school, and the students reap the benefits of
everyone’s hard work. Don’t let them down! See you there. – Cindi
Gardner, Secretary
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
Snow Tubing at Ward Hill. Reminder to contact Mrs. Valcour if
you plan to attend this event on Friday, January 28th. Payment of
$18 per person along with liability form must be returned to Mrs.
Valcour.
Choir Practice & Youth Mass. The next Youth Mass will be
Saturday, January 29th at St. Louis Church at 5 p.m. Pizza to follow
at the Youth Center. Pictures from cookie baking and the Youth
Group sleepover event will be shown. Choir practice for the Mass
will be Thursday, January 27th from 7-8 p.m. at the Youth Center.
All are welcome to attend.
2010 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Statements regarding parishioner contributions to the Church for
2011 will be available by the end of January 2011. Anyone
requiring a statement is asked to call the rectory and ask for Felicia
at ext. 110.
ST. ANNE SCHOOL COMEDY NIGHT
On Saturday, February 26, St. Anne School in Webster will
proudly present An Evening of Divine Comedy with the show
“Misgivings.” The event promises belly laughs, blessings, blarney
and bingo. Father Patrick Aloysious Misgivings will present his
one-man show of stories and one-liners about growing up Catholic.
Ticket cost is $25 which includes appetizers, desserts and
admission to the show. To purchase tickets, please mail check
payable to St. Anne School, 12 Day St., P.O. Box 818, Webster
MA. Your ticket(s) will be available at the door under “Will Call.”
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
On Thursday, January 27, 2011, St. Joseph Basilica Council
#12980 will be hosting a dinner/business meeting for the John
Cardinal Wright Assembly 1924. Our Council has 11 members in
this assembly. The dinner will be a Polish Buffet. The meal will be
served at 6 p.m. and the cost is $9.00 per person. Please try to
JANUARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
Jan. 17-$50 Sr. Jeanne Marie Akalski, Webster; Jan. 18-$50
Stephen & Pat Soltys, Thompson CT; Jan. 19-$75 Chris Jackel,
Webster; Jan. 20-$50 Matt Sabacinski, Webster; Jan. 21 $50
Connie Favreau, Dudley, Jan. 22-$50 Shirley Baker, Dudley; Jan.
23-$100 Frank Czechowski, Webster.
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KRONIKA PARAFIALNA
"Pójdïcie za mn ..." - Mateusz 4,19. W naszym szalonym,
materialistycznym Ñwiecie, w dóeniu do sukcesu angaóujemy si“ w
pogo½ za realizacj marze½, pragnie½ i ambicji. Tymczasem Jezus, w
trzech prostych s»owach, mówi nam wyraïnie, óe tylko za Nim
powinniÑmy podóaƒ. "Chodïcie za mn", to zaproszenie, które Jezus
wypowiada nie tylko do pierwszych aposto»ów, ale równieó do kaódego
z nasz i to w kaódym dniu naszego óycia. S»owo òycia. Konieczne jest,
aby nowe rozwizania technologiczne w dziedzinie medycyny nigdy nie
by»y wykorzystywane ze szkod dla poszanowania óycia ludzkiego i
godnoÑci cz»owieka, lecz tak aby ci, którzy cierpi na choroby fizyczne
lub s niepe»nosprawni mogli zawsze otrzymywaƒ mi»oу i trosk“ w taki
sposób, aby czuli si“ wartoÑciowi jako osoby w ich konkretnych
potrzebach. - Papieó Benedykt XVI, 07 listopada 2010
CHRZEST
Pierwszym i najodpowiedniejszym miejscem do sprawowania
sakramentu chrztu jest KoÑció». Jest to bardzo silna tradycja, óe
sakrament ten, jako znak wejÑcia do wspólnoty KoÑcio»a, powinna byƒ
sprawowana w miejscu, w którym wspólnota gromadzi si“ aby oddawaƒ
czeу Bogu. Chrzest sprawowany w czasie Mszy Ñwi“tej jest
widocznym znakiem zjednoczenia z mistycznym cia»em Chrystusa tj.
KoÑcio»em. Uroczystoу chrztu poza KoÑcio»em, chociaó moóe mieƒ
tradycyjne korzenie, moóe mieƒ miejsce tylko w wyjtkowych
okolicznoÑciach. Niemowl“ta mog byƒ ochrzczone tylko za zgod
rodziców lub opiekunów z zapewnieniem wychowania ich w wierze. W
niebezpiecze½stwie Ñmierci dziecko moóe byƒ ochrzczone bez zgody
rodziców. Chrztu niemowlt nie naleóy opóïniaƒ. Chrzest zapewnia
dziecku okazj“ do wzrastania w »asce i chroni go w niebezpiecze½stwie
Ñmierci. Rodzice, przed chrztem dziecka, powinni spotkaƒ si“ z
w»asnym duszpasterzem w celu dobrego przygotowania si“ do tego
sakramentu .
REFLEKSJE NAD KONCERTEM KOLENDOWYM
Bazylika Ðwi“tego Józefa pozwoli»a wiernym szczególn okazj“ do
uczestniczenia w koncercie Ñwitecznym w wykonaniu kilku chórów z
Massachusetts, Rhode Island i Connecticut. Jestem wdzi“czny wielu
parafianom, którzy skorzystali z tej rzadkiej okazji i przyszli aby
cieszyƒ si“ i przeóywaƒ po raz kolejny wielk tajemnic“ wcielenia Syna
Boóego w ludzkiej naturze wychwalana w kol“dach i pastora»kach.
Jestem wdzi“czny naszym chórom biorcych udzia» w tym koncercie,
a takóe wszystkim, którzy zaangaóowali si“ w zorganizowanie
spotkania z udzia»em oko»o 175 Ñpiewaków. Bazylika Ðwi“tego Józefa
z pi“knym wystrojem by»a podziwiana przez goÑci i by»o to
rzeczywiÑcie doskona»e t»o dla tego muzycznego wydarzenia.
Czas Boóego Narodzenia si“ ko½czy i dekoracje Ñwiteczne zostan
usuni“te w cigu najbliószych kilku dni. W starym kalendarzu, Ñwi“to
Ofiarowania 2 lutego oznacza»o koniec okresu boóonarodzeniowego. W
tym dniu, zwanym teó Matki Boskiej Gromnicznej, b»ogos»awione s
Ñwiece jako symbol uznania przez Symeona Dziecitka Jezus jako
Ñwiat»oÑci dla pogan. Zapalone Ñwiece symbolizuj równieó Ñwiat»o
Chrystusa, które znosimy do domów, aby nas oÑwieca»o przez ca»y rok.
Nawet dzisiaj, choink“ i szopk“ moóna ogldaƒ w Bazylice Ðwi“tego
Piotra w Rzymie aó do Matki Boskiej Gromnicznej.
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BEATYFIKACJA PAPIEòA JANA PAWºA II
poÑrednictwem cudzie.
Og»oszenie o beatyfikacji Jana Paw»a
II pobudzi»o i uradowa»o wielu ludzi
na ca»ym Ñwiecie. Rzym
przygotowuje si“ do najwi“kszego
t»umu pielgrzymów jaki kiedykolwiek
uczestniczy » w beatyfikacji.
Beatyfikacja i kanonizacja jest
og»oszeniem oficjalnego stanowiska
KoÑcio»a, óe dana osoba, zdoby»a
wieczne zbawienie poprzez heroiczne
cnoty wiary, nadziei i mi»oÑci,
przypiecz“towane nadprzyrodzon
moc Boga w dokonanym za jej
TYDZIE¼ szkó» katolickich Podczas Tygodnia Szkó» Katolickich odb“d si“ Targi Ksióki w
Carnival / Open House w Ñrod“, 2 lutego 2011 roku w godz. od
18:00 – 19:00 w sali gimnastycznej szko»y. Wszystkie rodziny
serdeczniezapraszamy!
2010 WKºAD SPRAWOZDANIA
OÑwiadczenia dotyczce sk»adek dla KoÑcio»a w 2011 r. b“d
dost“pna pod koniec stycznia 2011 roku. Kaódy kto chcia»by
otrzymaƒ oÑwiadczenie, jest proszony o kontakt w biurem
parafialnym.
SPOTKANIE PLANOWANIE FESTIVAL
We wtorek, 11 stycznia odby»o si“ spotkanie organizacyjne
festiwalu parafialnego. To waóne wydarzenie zapewnia znaczc
pomoc dla naszej szko»y. Absolwenci szkó» katolickich wnosz
znaczny wk»ad do spo»ecze½stwa ameryka½skiego, ze wzgl“du na
tradycyjnie wysokie standardy akademickie i wysoki poziom
studiów, wspierane przez silne wartoÑci moralne. Coroczny, juó
38 Festiwal Bazyliki Ðw. Józefa jest tuó za rogiem. Prosimy, aby
wszystkich: rodziny, parafian, by»ych i obecnych, i innych
zainteresowanych do przy»czenia si“ do naszego nast“pnego
spotkania w niedziel“, 13 lutego 2011 r., o godz. pi“tnastej w
szkolnej sto»ówce. Do zobaczenia na miejscu. - Cindi Gardner,
Sekretarz