Saint Joseph c`Basi(ica

Saint Joseph c'Basi(ica
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Parish of the 'TIliri[Mi((ennium
Mission Statement
Saint Joseph Parish is committed to proclaim the gospel message of Jesus
Christ as a Catholic community offaith, 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.; 7:00 a.m.
CONFESSIONS SPOWIEDZ
-
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.
PARISH PERSONNEL
Rector: ............................ Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki
Adm. Secretary............... Terry Miller
Financial Secretary......... Ewa Mamro
508-949-2985
Dir. of Rel. Ed . .............. Mary Jolda
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. Proszç
zadzwonié na plebaniç, aby ustalió datç. Rodzice zobowiazani sa
do krótkiej katechezy.
SAKRAMENT MALENSTWA: Narzeczeni powinni
zawiadomié kancelariç parafialnq rok przed dat4 glubu.
SAKRAMENT CHORYCH: Po sakramentaln4 poslugç
ksiçdza proszç dzwonié na plebaniç.
ZAPISY DO PARAFII: Parafla 9w. Józefa serdecznie zaprasza
nowych czlonków. Zapisy przyjmujemy w kancelarii paraflalnej.
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......................Ms. Jennifer Mahlert
September 27, 2009 - 27 wrzesien 2009 r.
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Massesfor
Podczas Twodnia
Sunday Vigil-September 26
r.s. John J., Stasia & John A. Kitka (anniversaries)
-mt. family
Sunday-September 27
7:00
Za parafian
For the intentions of St. Anne Society Members
8:15
SANCTUARY VOTIVE CANDLES
For the week of September 27 through October 4, 2009
Main Altar
Candle I - In memory of Anne Strenk (4tI anniv.)
Given by Marlene and Julianne Proulx
4:00
Installation of Officers
9:30
11:00
r.s. Theresa E. Dembkoski -mt. Edward & Anna Kudron
s.p. Stanislaw Miskowicz -mt. family
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 27, 2009
The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul;
the decree of the Lord is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
Monday-September 28
r.s. Kyle J. Przystas -mt. friend
6:30
2 pm Webster Manor Nursing Home
Tuesday-September 29
r.s. Roman & Antonia Murzycki and dec. members of
the Murzycki family -mt. Rose Rekowski and family
7:00 For successful surgery for Richard Breault -mt. father
6:30
Wednesday-September 30
6:30
7:00
r.s. Alice A. Moms (2' anniv.) -mt. Moms estate
r.s. Joseph Augustynski -mt. wife
Thursday-October 1
6:30
r.s. Anne Strenk (anniv.) -mt. daughter and family
Friday-October 2 'lii First Friday 'M
r.s. Joseph and Peter Hanc -mt. Dorothy Hanc
For the living members of the Sacred Heart Society
r.s. Julie Knurowski Bainton -mt. Vito & Irene Lauro
r.s. Stefania Bomba (anniv.) and Rita Ekey -mt. family
Saturday-October 3
r.s. Felix Miller - mt. Marlene Proulx and daughter
7:00
6:30
7:00
1 pm
7 pm
Sunday Vigil
4:00
r.s. Raymond S. Noga (1St ann.) i. wife Eleanor & fam.
Sunday-October 4
7:00 Za parafian
For the deceased members of the Holy Rosary Sodality
8:15
r.s. Stanislaw T. Baldyga -mt. family
9:30
s.p. Stanislaw i Anna Lepkowski -int. syn Marek
11:00
MARRIAGE BANNS
II - Heather Duclos and Michael Laughlin
SACRIFICIAL OFFERING - September 20, 2009
Weekly $4403.25 (including $274.25 in loose money); Diocesan
Obligations $15; Fuel $235; CD $351.
Phase III. Total donors to-date- 110. Grand total $36,543 which
includes total cash of $30,943 plus $5600 due in pledges.
Stewardship Note. "Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink
because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not
lose his reward." (Mark 9:41) Our Lord's comment about the
simple gesture of giving a drink of water is a reminder ofhow Jesus
taught that we would all be judged at the end of time. "For I was
hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink,
a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill
and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me." (Matthew
25:35). Our service and sacrifice to our parish and the greater
Church allows us to care for Jesus when He is hungry, thirsty, ill or
in need.
-Psalm 19.8
The second collection this weekend is for the Annual Appeal for
Catholic Schools as well as all other remaining envelopes in your
budget packet.
Next weekend is the monthly collection for Diocesan Obligations
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
On Friday, October 2", adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will
take place following the 7 am. Mass and will continue throughout
the day. It will conclude at 3 p.m. with the Divine Mercy Chaplet,
and benediction. Everyone is invited to join with us in prayer.
A Mass in Polish will be celebrated at 7 p.m. followed by
adoration.
FROM THE DIOCESAN DISPATCH
Annual Diocesan Women's Conference."Gather Us In 2009" will
be held on November 7, 2009 at the DCU Center, Worcester. This
year's Women's Conference has chosen as its theme "The Triumph
of Forgiveness: Sharing Stories of Compassion." Registration
begins at 8 am and the day will end with Mass at 4 pm with Bishop
McManus as principal celebrant. Presenters include Bishop George
Rueger, Paula d'Arcy, Morning Keynote "Great Lessons from the
Journey," Immaculee Ilibagiza, author and Rwandan genocide
survivor and others. Lunch included. For more information visit
www.worcestercommissionforwomen.org .
Catholic Charities. From October first until the end of the winter
season Catholic Charities offers free winter coats, hats, scarves and
gloves for those in need. Please consider sharing a new or use,
adult or child's item of winter outerwear at Catholic Charities, 79
Elm St., Southbridge.
THE 1-25 CLUB
The grand prize winners drawn at the Sept. 19, 2009 banquet
were as follows: 1" prize-$500 Dorothy Szymczak; 2nd prize-$200
James Canty: 3' prize-$200 Terry Levasseur; 4 ° prize-$50 Patty &
Bob Gryncewicz; 5 ° prize-$50 Bessie Tremblay; 6 ° prize-$50
Lorraine Biadasz; 7 ° prize-$50 Chris Dufur; plus (4) $25 prizes.
Also a weekly drawing of $25 is awarded. The net proceeds are
used for school and parish needs.
In Appreciation: A very special Thank You to all who gave their
time and effort to make the 1-25 Club Banquet a huge success. The
roast beef dinner was simply delicious. It was enjoyed by all who
attended. Thank you.
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SACRED HEART SOCIETY
Congratulations to the following winners of the Sacred Heart
Society Raffle which was held on September 21, 2009: 1St prize
$100 shopping Spree at Price Chopper-Irene Lucier; 2'' prize $75
shopping spree at Price Chopper -Ed Kudron; 3" prize $50
Shopping Spree at Price Chopper Cohn Siegmund; $4th prize $25
shopping spree at Price Chopper-Marlene Proulx.
The response was gratifying, the raffle was a huge success and
we extend our sincere thanks to the Board Members and everyone
who made this possible and successful.
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education classes meet every Monday at 5:30 pm to
6:30 pm in the school. Please remember to send in all your forms
filled out in the folders.
A call to Parishioners! We ask you to take the first step and call
Mary Jolda, DRE at 508-949-2985 to volunteer your services in
some capacity to the Religious Education program. You may be
surprised at your hidden potential! Most and foremost, we look for
your stewardship of TIME - a month, 3 months or more-it is not a
life-long commitment. One hour of your time is a tremendous help
to our Director.
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
I was notified by the office of Attorney Morrill of Southbridge
MA that Mr. John Markiewicz willed his house to Saint Joseph
Basilica. The will reads "I hereby give and devise my house and
land at 88 Lake Street, Webster, Massachusetts to the Pastor of St.
Joseph's Roman Catholic Parish in said Webster for general
purposes in the administration of the parish." In a spirit of
gratitude to John for his faith and generosity as a faithful
parishioner, and dedicated teacher of St. Joseph School, a mosaic
will be installed on the wall next to the baptismal font depicting the
Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. Let this mosaic be a perpetual
memory for John's faith and dedication to the Church. In addition
every year on his anniversary a Mass will be celebrated for the
repose of his soul. May the soul of John Markiewicz enjoy eternal
happiness with God.
GALA CELEBRATION
On Friday evening, November 6, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. a banquet will
be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Worcester to recognize our
major benefactor of one million dollars to the St. Joseph School
Gym. This banquet is open to parishioners, parents of school
students and the alumni. It is not a fund raiser but a social gathering
of our school and parish community together with the bishop and
other officials to support the effort of various committees for this
long overdue project. Cost of tickets is $50/person.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Wed. September 30. Sr. Youth Group Taco Dinner and Game
Nights
Sun. October 4. School and Parish Picnic at 200 Sportsmen's
Club. An afternoon of friendship, food, music and relaxation.
Sun. October 4. Family Festival Notre Dame Parish, Southbridge.
9 am to 6 pm
Sat. October 24. Youth Day at Oakhurst Retreat and Conference
Center in Whitinsville.
Thursday, Oct. 29. St. Joseph Parish Women's Club Fall into
Fashion dinner and fashion show.
HOLY ROSARY SODALITY
The annual Mass for deceased members of the Holy Rosary
Sodality will be celebrated on Sunday, October 4 " at the 8:15
Mass. Members please attend and wear your medals. The annual
meeting will be held after the Mass in the Cafeteria with a
continental breakfast.
ST. ANNE SOCIETY
This Sunday at the 8:15 a.m. Mass, the following newly elected
Executive Board will take the oath of office: President-Genevieve
Lariviere, Vice-President Anna Kudron, Secretary Marlene Proulx,
Treasurer Patricia Parslow, Directors-Constance Czechowski, Ann
Scanlon, Lorraine Brissette, Elaine Falke. May their service to the
Society be guided by St. Anne and St. Joachim.
St. Anne and St. Joachim played a crucial role in the upbringing
of Mary, the Blessed Mother, and for that reason they are
considered in the tradition of the Church effective patrons of
children and grandchildren. Therefore, St. Anne Society will enroll
to the protection of these saints a new child who will be admitted
to the church through the sacrament of Baptism.
ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN'S CLUB
Fall into Fashion dinner and fashion show will take place on
Thursday, October 29 1h at Point Breeze. Many wonderful boutiques
will be set up for browsing and shopping before the dinner. There
will be an opportunity to take chances on the many raffle prizes
that have been generously donated from the members for this event.
Tickets are $30 per person and will be available after the Masses
next weekend, October Td and 4'. They are also available at
Cindy's Flower & Gift Shop, Carrie's Beauty Shoppe, St. Joseph
Rectory, or by calling Mary Bukowski 508-943-6633. Monetary
donations are still being accepted.
Coupons for Shop for a Cause at Macy's will also be on sale
next weekend. The coupon entitles you to enjoy discounts,
entertainment and chances at the store. Coupons are $5.
A great big thanks! The club would like to thank Kirsten
Creighton from Lakeside Beads for a fun evening learning about
beadmaking. The St. Joseph Polish Women's Club has many
enjoyable/informative evenings planned tor the upcoming year such
as Color Analysis, Decorating with Fruit, Polish Heritage
Celebration, a presentation by Page Chiropractic and more.We
are presently welcoming new members during membership drive.
If you would like to join, please call Jane Place @ 508-943-0887
or Kathy Czechowski @ 508-943-0129.
- Judi Dery, Publicity Chair-person
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY
Saint Joseph School - Sunday, September 27, 2009
Good Neighbor Games - Progressive Jackpot #54
Two Winner Take All's - Special Door Prizes
Free Coffee and Pastry - Variety of Food
Doors open at 4 p.m. Games Begin 5:45 p.m.
Members of the St. Joseph Polish Women's Club
will assist from 4 to 6 p. nL
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PARISH COUNCIL
The new Parish Council is comprised of the following members:
Joseph Werbecki, Gen Lariviere, Jane O'Leary, George Baldowski,
Dolores David, Marlene Proulx, Ken Yash, Louis Kiwak, Pauline
Fallon, David Zdrok, Barbara Mazeika, Jane Gaudreau, Cecelia
Maciejko, Anthony Kusek, Constance Cechowski, Michael Kane,
Sylvia Kitka, Clemence Starosta, Maria Skowron, John Hester, Mary
Jolda and Terry Miller.
At their first meeting the council elected the following officers:
Anthony Kusek, Chairperson; Clemence Starosta, Co-chairperson; and
Sylvia Kitka, Secretary.
A discussion was held on increasing attendance at daily Masses. It was
suggested to stress the votive Mass to St. Joseph every Wednesday
morning and subsequent novena. They also emphasized the importance
of attendance on the first Sunday of the month to the Divine Mercy
Prayer Service. In addition it was proposed to have the Lenten Retreat
in both the English and Polish languages. Considerable discussion took
place on what constitutes a parishioner and what are his/her
responsibilities. The Parish Council will sponsor a mega raffle on
December 6 to reduce the Diocesan Obligations debt. The next meeting
will take place on October 21" at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Conference
Room.
STEWARDSHIP BIBLE STUDY SERIES
St. Joseph Basilica will offer a series Bible Studies under the direction
of Michael Gillespie on Monday evenings from 7 t o 8 p.m. on October
26, November 2, and November 9. Please see the enclosed bulletin
insert for details.
SEPTEMBER CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
Sept. 21-Stella Bishop, Webster; Sept-$50 Bessie Tremblay, Webster;
Sept. 23-S50 Tony & Jean Kondek, Dudley; Sept. 24-$75 Jackie
Marcotte, Dudley; Sept. 25-$50 Josephine Bottieri, Dudley; Sept. 26$50 Barbara Ziak, Webster; Sept. 27-$100 Robert Kaminski, Dudley.
MARIANAPOLIS PREPARATORY OPEN HOUSE
The annual open house is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2009 from
1 p.m. to 3 p.m for prospective high school students. Families will have
the opportunity to meet faculty members and students, learn about
curricular and co-curricular offerings, and tour the facilities.
Marianapolis is a private Catholic day and boarding school located on
a 250-acre campus in Thompson CT. For more information please call
860-923-9245 or visit www.marianapolis.org .
PIERWSZY PIATEK MIESLCA wypada 2.X. Adoracja
Najwiçtszego Serca rozpocznie sic po Mszy w. o 7-ej rano, a
zakoñczy o 3 p0 poludniu Koronkq do Milosierdzia Bo±ego i
wystawieniem Najwiçtszego Sakramentu. Jaki co miesiqc, o 7-ej
wieczorem bçdzie Msza w. wj. polskim polqczona z kr6tk4 adoracj.
Jezus obiecal w. Malgorzacie, ie udzieli wielkiego milosierdzia
duszom tych, którzy przez 9 pierwszych piqtkOw przyst4piq do Komunii
w. i nie umrq w grzechu lecz Milosierne Serce Jezusa bçdzie im
ucieczk. Zapraszamy wszystkich parafian do kontyuowania tej piknej
polskiej tradycji uczçszczania na pierwsze pitki.
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RADA PARAFIALNA skladajqca sic z osób wymienionych w
angielskiej czçci biuletynu na pierwszym zebraniu wybrala swój
zarzqd.
STOWARZYSZENIE NAJWIJTSZEGO SERCA J}ZUSA
w angielskiej czçci biuletynu oglasza zwycizców loterii i
dziçkuje wszytkim, dzicki ktorym sprzeda wypieków odniosla
sukces.
TESTAMENT
Zostalem powiadomiony przez biuro adwokata Morrill z
Southbridge, ie John Markiewicz, byly nauczyciel w Szkole w.
JOzefa, ktOry niedawno zmarl p0 dlugoletniej walce z rakiem,
zapisal w testamencie dom dia parafli. Zapis byl nastpuj4cy:
,,Tudzie± zapisuj mój dom i dzialkç przy 88 Lake St., Webster,
MA dia proboszcza rzymsko-katolickiej parafli w. Józefa w
tym±e Webster, do wykorzystania na cele konieczne w
zarzqdzaniu parafiq". W duchu wdziçcznoci dia John'a zajego
wiarç i ofiarnoé jako parafianina i oddanego nauczyciela Szkoly
w. Józefa na §cianie przy chrzcielnicy wbudujemy mozaike
przedstawiajcq Chrzest Jezusa w Jordanie. Niech ten widoczny
znak przypomina wszytkim o John'a wierze i oddaniu
Kocio1owi. Dodatkowo w rocznicc jego §mierci bcdzie
odprawiana Msza w. o zbawienie jego duszy. Niech spoczywa
w wiecznej szczçliwoci z Bogiem.
GALOWE PRZYJ]CIE
Zabawa aby przedstawié glównego benefaktora, który
przeznaczyl milion dolarów na budowç sali gimnastycznej i
centrum parafialnego bçdzie 6.XI. o 6:30 p.m. w hotelu Crown
Plaza w Worcester. Zapraszamy na ten bankiet parafian,
rodzicOw uczniów Szkoly w. Józefa oraz absolwentów. Bçdzie
to towarzyskie spotkanie, a nie ,,fundraiser" abymy wspólnie
razem z ks. Biskupem i innymi osobistociami okazali wsparcie
dia czlonków wielu komitetów, którzy niestrudzenie pracujq nad
tym od dawna oczekiwanym projektem. Cena biletu z
wystawnym obiadem jest tylko $50 od osoby. Bilety mona
nabyé na plebanii.
STOWARZYSZENIE 8W. ANNY
W tç niedzielç na Mszy 9w. o 8:15 bçdzie zaprzysicenie nowo
wybranego zarzqdu stowarzyszenia. Sw. Anna i Joachim pelnili
bardzo wanq rolç w wychowaniu Maryi, Matki Boej, i diatego
w tradycji Kocio1a sq spostrzegani jako patronowi dzieci i
wnuków. Diatego Stowarzyszenie 9w. Army odda w ich opieke
dziecko, które bçdzie przyjçte do Kociola w Sakramencie
Chrztu 9w.