Saint Joseph Basilica

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1 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 Phone: Fax: rectory@stjosephwebster.com Parish Website: Sunday Vigil: Sunday: Holy Day Vigil: Holy Day: Weekdays: LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS 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: p.m PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday - Office Is Closed! Please call ahead for an appointment with a priest. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/RCIA (508) * mjolda@charter.net 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. *** 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 Phone: Fax: Principal.Mr. Donald F. Cushing Secretary.Mrs. Jennifer Mahlert

2 Page 2 December 5, grudzien 2010 r. Masses for the weekmsze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia Sunday Vigil-December 4 4:00 r.s. Mary and Jim Meagher -int. M/M Donald Meagher and family 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 and Warren P. Rekowski 11:00 s.p. Piotr Kurda -int. rodzina Palka Monday-December 6 6:30 r.s. Joseph Augustynski -int. wife 2 p.m. Christopher Heights Tuesday-December 7 6:30 r.s. Bessie T. and Anthony J. Kozub -int. Bob and Janina McNamara Vigil to the Immaculate Conception 5 p.m. r.s. MaryAnn Marshalkowski -int. parents Wednesday-December 8 _ Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception _ 7:00 r.s. Ernest and Anna Tyck -int. family 8:15 r.s. Richard Williams -int. family 9:30 r.s. Joseph and Helen Deptula -int. children 7 p.m. r.s. Stanley Kaliszewski (2 nd anniv.) -int. sons & families Thursday-December 9 6:30 r.s. Stanley Kabala -int. Chester Wolochowicz Friday-December 10 6:30 r.s. Lucy S. Raszka -int. Theresa M. Rohr and Charlotte J. Strzelewicz 7:00 r.s. Steve and Frances Majewski -int. family Saturday-December 11 7:00 r.s. Felix Nowak -int. family 7:30 r.s. Victoria Ceppetelli -int. Charlotte M. Kulpan Sunday Vigil 4 p.m. r.s. William Markiewicz -int. wife Olga, children and grandchildren Sunday-December 12 7:00 Za parafian 8:15 For the members of the Sacred Heart Society who are in Nursing Homes or are homebound 9:30 r.s. Elizabeth Szymczak (8 th anniv.) -int. children 11:00 s.p. Maria i Stanislaw Baczynski -int. corki Zosia i Stanislawa Chrzest - Max Stanislaw Skalecki 1-25 Club Winner for the 9th Week - #145 Irene Kokocinski SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - November 28, 2010 Weekly $ (Incl. $ in loose money); Diocesan Obligations $153; Fuel $311; Campaign For Human Development additional $50. Stewardship Note: We must be good stewards of God s gifts to us, receiving them gratefully and cultivating them with care, lest we be the ones about whom John the Baptist speaks today, cautioning us, Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. See Matthew 3:10 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 5, 2010 The earth shall be filled with knowledge of the Lord, as water covers the sea. Isaiah 11:9 The Long-Awaited One. As the Sundays of Advent unfold the scriptures shift focus from the final coming of the Lord to his historical birth. Today s scriptures blend the two. Isaiah s disillusionment with the kings of his own day led him to envision an ideal king who would rule with divine approval and be led by divine wisdom. For centuries the Jewish people anticipated the arrival of that Messiah, who would usher in a blessed age when the whole world would finally dwell in justice and peace. After centuries of such growing expectation, the preaching of John the Baptist about the imminent arrival of the Messiah could not help but provoke intense interest. The Baptist s message about preparation for the one who is coming (Matthew 3:11) makes clear that Jesus is, in fact, the long-awaited one who is ushering in the new age foretold by Isaiah and all the prophets. This weekend the second collection is taken for Diocesan Obligations Next weekend the second collection will be taken for Utility and Energy Costs BLESSING OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE We welcome to the 4 p.m. Mass the parents and children of St. Joseph School for the monthly family Mass. The procession with students carrying lights through the darkened church to the altar is very meaningful and inspirational during this Advent season. The following new members will be accepted into the Children of Mary society: Jessica Gardner, Ann Marie Taylor and Rachael Taylor. The officers include: President Alyssa Bronzo, Vice-President Megan Scully, Secretary Joanna Stachowicz, and Treasurer Kate Drabato. Following the Mass the student choir, parishioners and students are invited to gather on the church lawn for the blessing and lighting of the Christmas tree. After a brief program the children are invited to the school cafeteria for hot chocolate and cookies. DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS This Sunday at 3 p.m. we will sing the chaplet to the Divine Mercy followed by benediction. This is an occasion for us to pray for good health, for the grace to be merciful toward others, for our country, and for special intentions. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Justice and Obedience. Justice is the insurance we have on our lives, and obedience is the premium we pay for it.

3 Page 3 December 5, grudzien 2010 r. SHARING OUR BLESSINGS Thank You! We are pleased to announce that the regular offertory to our parish was sustained during the second week following the Sharing our Blessings Commitment Weekend. We have realized a 14% increase in our offertory over the same period last year. We still have a long way to go to reach the average 25% increase other parishes achieved, but still many people have not returned their commitment. Thank you so much to all that have participated and to all who have increased their giving. If you have not already made your commitment, Commitment Envelopes are available in the back of the church. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION December 8 th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of our country. It is a day of obligation and I kindly ask you to refer to the bulletin for the schedule of Masses. Hail Mary, full of Grace! Like Mary, we are not saved through our own merits but through the merits won by Christ on the Cross. As the mother of Jesus Christ, our Savior, she was abundantly graced by God and it is so fitting to venerate her, especially in this Advent season, asking God s blessing through her intercession. RECONCILIATION SERVICE The Advent season is associated with preparation for Christmas by receiving the Sacrament of Penance, traditionally known as confessions. On Monday, December 20, at 6 p.m. a Reconciliation Service will be held in our Basilica with several visiting priests to assist for your convenience. Please note this date on your calendar. ANGEL GIVING TREE We kindly ask you to include among your charitable works in this Advent season the needs of our local community. You will notice that there is a Giving Tree near the sanctuary stairs in our Basilica as well as one at the front entrance near the choir stairs. We encourage you to take an angel and make it part of your Christmas giving. By providing assistance to the children and the elderly you are becoming an angel of wisdom, education, and charity to brighten the season of Christmas for those in need. There is a great need for tuition assistance for families who want their children to attend St. Joseph School but are having a difficult time meeting expenses in these hard economic times. There is a great need to continue the tradition of last year and establish a scholarship for those children whose parents cannot afford a Catholic education. Please place the angel on your gift and if it is a monetary gift please bring it to the sacristy or to the rectory. We also have many parishioners in nursing homes or who are home-bound. A little Christmas remembrance would bring a little happiness in their lives. RETIREMENT FUND FOR THE RELIGIOUS All parishes in the diocese will be taking the annual offering to support The Retirement Fund for the Religious this month. This collection will be taken in our parish on the weekend of December 20/21. Bishop McManus writes as we reflect on the role that religious have played in the Church, we are reminded of the myriad ways these dedicated women and men serve as bridges of faith. Through their service in Catholic schools and parishes, religious offer a bridge to both academic knowledge and faith formation.... Religious men and women have heeded the call of the Lord by their witness to Gospel values and their commitment to serve those around them... The Retirement Fund supports these men and women who continue to shape the lives and the faith of millions of Americans...Please be generous in this appeal. It represents an opportunity to bring together our diocesan family in support of those who have served the Church as well as our local communities. I ask you to bless our religious with your gift. FROM THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RCIA. We were unable to celebrate the RCIA Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming last week, however, it will take place this Sunday, December 5 th at the 9:30 liturgy. 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 Quezada and Cynthia Hunt. Retreat for Religious Education Classes Grades 9, 10 and Confirmation Class will be held on Saturday, December 11 th in the school from 8:30-2:30 p.m. This is a requirement for our program. The retreat theme is Seeking Justice. Please be prompt. DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Congratulations to our parishioners who are celebrating their nineties birthday this December: Walter Alisch, Antionette Bembenek, Exilda Mathieu, Edward Mrzyglod, Peter Omilnowicz, and John Przybylek. December birthdays are special because they come in the season of expectation, the season of joy, and the birthday of Jesus Christ. On your birthday we wish you much pleasure and joy, we hope all of your wishes come true. May each hour and minute be filled with delight, and your birthday be perfect for you! CASH CALENDARS The cash calendars for the month of January are now on sale! Just in time for the perfect Christmas gift, birthday gift or special remembrance! In addition, the income from the cash calendar will be directed toward paying the diocesan obligations. This is the best investment of $10 that you can make because you can win money every day on a daily basis (from $50 to grand prize of $500) and at the same time help the church. Look for your sellers at the entrances to the church Dottie Kasierski and Pat Parslow after the Masses this weekend or contact your favorite sellers. The success of this campaign depends on those who patronize the calendar and on the dedicated sellers. If you want to join the group of promoters please contact Terry Miller. Although this program presents a lot of work for volunteers, it is one of the more successful fund raisers.

4 Page 4 UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY Saint Joseph School students in grades are invited to Poland from June 5 th to July 1 st, This four-week stay includes intensified studies of chemistry, physics, astronomy and biology, visiting Warsaw and other major cities and a stay in a mountain resort. An informational meeting to discuss details and cost will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Space for this trip is limited as only a small group of approximately 10 students can be accepted, therefore, we ask those interested to attend this meeting with their child. Please call Ewa Mamro ext. 120 by Tuesday, December 7, 2010 if you plan to attend. NOVEMBER CASH CALENDAR WINNERS Nov. 29-$50 Edward Babula, Thompson CT; Nov. 30-$500 Melissa Jolin, Dudley. Congratulations to all the winners! DONATIONS St. Joseph School Immediate Needs. In memory of John Bombara by M/M Edward Suleski. Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of: Ted Skowron by M/M John Bowes Capital Planning U-Mass, Worcester; Anthony Placzek by Joyce & James Dziedzic; Theresa Zmetra by Carolyn Swierzbin; Alexandra Brzostek by Cyrilla Sroka. We acknowledge with gratitude the handcut crystal lavabo dish for use by the priest during the Mass that was donated by Dottie Kasierski. Thank you and Bog Zaplac! CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP Christmas Cookie Baking & Wii Night at Mrs. Valcour s Home. Come and celebrate the Christmas season by making cookies at Mrs. Valcour s home while spending time with friends, play air hockey, Wii, Board games and hang out around the Christmas tree. Please let Mrs. Valcour know if you will be attending. Jr. Grp (6-8 grade) Cookie Night-Fri. Dec. 17 th from 6-8 pm Sr.Grp (9-12th grade)cookie Night-Sat. Dec. 18 from 6-8 pm THINGS TO DO - PLACES TO GO THIS WEEKEND HSA Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 4 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m in school cafeteria Children s Christmas Show - Sunday, December 5 th in the Bartlett High School Auditorium on Lake Parkway. Doors open at 2 p.m., performance begins at 3 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Adults $5, children 6-12 and Seniors $3. BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL Doors open at 4 p.m. - Games Begin at 5:45 p.m. Free Coffee - Variety of Hot-Home Made Food Members of St. Joseph Polish Women s Club will assist from 4 p.m. to? FINANCE BOARD We extend our sincere thanks to Richard Parslow who served as Chairman of the Finance Board of St. Joseph Basilica for many years. With regret we accept his resignation and deeply appreciate his expertise, loyalty and spirit of cooperation. May God bless him and his family. The new chairperson is Mrs. Sheila Kusek who is a Eucharistic Minister and dedicated parishioner. She is a graduate of Nichols College and presently employed as a manager at the Commerce Insurance Company. She brings with her vast expertise in financial operations and willingness to serve the parish. The Board extends a sincere welcome to Sheila.

5 Page 5 KRONIKA PARAFIALNA DRUGA NIEDZIELA ADWENTU - 05 grudnia 2010 "...kraj si nape»ni znajomoñci Pana, na kszta»t wód, które przepe»niaj morze." (Iz 11, 9) D»ugo oczekiwany. Liturgia Adwentu skupia si nastatecznym przyjñciu Pana, po swoim historycznym narodzeniu. DziÑ czytania mszalne dotykaj obydwu tych rzeczywistoñci. Pierwsze czytanie ukazuje rozczarowanie Izajasza z powodu królów panuj cych w jego czasach, co doprowadzi»o go do wizji idealnego króla, który b dzie rz dzi» z boskiego ustanowienia i b dzie kierowany bosk m droñci. Przez stulecia naród spodziewa» si przyjñcia Mesjasza, który wprowadzi»by b»ogos»awiony czas, kiedy ca»y Ñwiat b dzie ostatecznie trwaƒ w sprawiedliwoñci i pokoju. Dzisiejsza druga zbiórka jest przeznaczona na zobowi zania wobec diecezji. Za tydzien druga zbiórka b dzie przeznaczona na pokrycie kosztów utrzymania naszej parafii. BºOGOSºAWIE¼STWO CHOINKI ÐWI TECZNEJ Wszystkich rodziców i dzieci zapraszamy na comiesi czn rodzinn Msz Ñw. o godz. 16:00. Msz rozpocznie procesja uczniów z zapalonymi lampami, aó do o»tarza. Po Mszy Ñw. chór uczniowski, parafianie i uczniowie zaproszeni s do zebrania si przed koñcio»em, gdzie odb dzie si b»ogos»awienstwo i zapalenie Ñwi tecznej choinki. Po wszystkim zapraszamy dzieci do kafeterii szkolnej na gor c czekolad i ciasteczka. KORONKA DO MIºOSIERDZIA BOòEGO W niedziel o godz. 15:00 b dziemy Ñpiewaƒ koronk do Mi»osierdzia Boóego. Naboóenstwo jest po» czone z wystawieniem NajÑwi tszego Sakramentu i b»ogos»awienstwem. PODZIELMY SI BºOGOSºAWIE¼STWEM DZI KUJEMY. Mamy zaszczyt og»osiƒ, óe zwieszenie ofiarnoñƒ parafian zaangaóowanych w akcj "Sharing our blessings" zosta»a utrzyma» wdrugim tygodniu jej trwania. ZanotowaliÑmy14% wzrost naszych darów w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubieg»ego roku. Mamy jeszcze wiele do zrobienia, aby osi gn ƒ Ñrednio 25% wzrost osi gni ty w innych parafiach. Mamy nadziej, óe równieó i nam si to uda,. Dzi kuj bardzo wszystkim, którzy podj li wezwanie i wszystkim, którzy zwi kszyli swoje ofiary. JeÑli ktoñ jeszcze nie podj» zobowi zania, a chcia»by si przy» czyƒ to tej akcji, to kopert z formularzem znajdzie w zakrystii. UROCZYSTOÐ NIEPOKALANEGO POCZ CIA NAJÐWI TSZEJ MARII PANNY W tym tygodniu, 8 grudnia, b dziemy przezywali uroczystoñƒ Niepokalanego Pocz cia NMP. Jest to Ñwi to obowi zkowe, wi c kaódy chrzeñcijanin w tym dniu ma obowi zek uczestniczyƒ we Mszy Ñw. Wszystkich serdecznie zapraszamy na Msze Ñw. które b d odprawione wed»ug porz dku umieszczonego w biuletynie. SPOWIEDî ADWENTOWA Okres Adwentu jest zwi zany z przygotowaniem do Boóego Narodzenia m. in. poprzez przez przyj cie sakramentu pokuty. Zapraszamy wszystkich w poniedzia»ek, 20 grudnia, na godz. 18:00. ANGEL GIVING TREE Uprzejmie prosimy o przy» czenie si do dzie»a charytatywnego, aby w tym Adwencie wesprzeƒ potrzebuj cych w naszej lokalnej spo»ecznoñci. Drzewka stoj przy schodach o»tarza w naszej Bazylice, jak równieó w wejñcie do Ñwi tyni w poblióu schodów na chór. Poprzez udzielanie pomocy dzieciom i osobom starszym, moóna staƒ si anio»em m droñci, edukacji, i mi»oñci, i w ten sposób wnieñƒ radoñƒ Ðwi t w óycie potrzebuj cych. Istnieje duóe zapotrzebowanie na pomoc rodzinom, które chc, aby ich dzieci ucz szcza»y do St. Joseph School, ale przeóywaj trudnoñci z finansowe.. Istnieje wielka potrzeba, aby kontynuowaƒ tradycj ubieg»ego roku polegaj c na fundowaniu stypendiów dla tych dzieci, których rodzice nie mog sobie pozwoliƒ na edukacj w szkole katolickiej. Prosimy, aby prezenty zostawia przy drzewkach a penidze przynosiƒ go do zakrystii lub na plebani.