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.; 7:00 a.m. 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. PARISH PERSONNEL Rector:... Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki Adm. Secretary... Terry Miller Financial Secretary... Ewa Mamro 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. 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.Ms. Jennifer Mahlert

2 Page 2 March 7, marzec 2010 Masses for the week - Msze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia Sunday Vigil-March 6 4:00 r.s. Emily Czyzewski (11 th anniv.) -int. husband Norman and sons John and Mark Sunday-March 7 7:00 s.p. Anna Wojcik -int. familia 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. Janusz Majczak i Jan Zolziarski -int. Zofia Borowy Monday-March 8 6:30 Za wypominki 2 pm Oakwood Nursing Home r.s. Edwin and Connie Lamb -int. Joseph & Charlotte Borowski Tuesday-March 9 6:30 r.s. Irene Grzyb -int. Helen Urbanowski Wednesday-March 10 6:30 r.s. Bernard and Jane Kozik (anniv.) -int. family and friends 7:00 r.s. Bernard Nowacki -int. wife and son 7 pm For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica Thursday-March 11 6:30 r.s. Cecilia Wajer -int. Ewa Piwowarczyk Friday-March 12 6:30 r.s. Lorraine F. Mackowiak -int. Holy Rosary Sodality 7:00 r.s. Clara Kuszewski -int. Helen Malick Saturday-March 13 7:00 r.s. Emily Kulpan -int. Charlotte Sunday Vigil 4:00 r.s. James B. Kokernak (4 th anniv.) -int. wife and family Sunday-March 14 7:00 Za wypominki 8:15 Polish American Veterans Annual Communion Sunday 9:30 r.s. Frances Zdrok -int. son Joseph and family 11:00 s.p. Honorata Kula (15 th anniv.) -int. granddaughter and family 1-25 Club Winner for the 24 rd Week - #95 Richard Skrocki Please Note. The 1-25 Club Banquet will be held in the school cafeteria on Saturday, March 13th following the 4 p.m. Mass. Reminder: To be eligible for the final drawings, all payments must be made prior to the Banquet. SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS - February 28, 2010 Weekly $ (incl. $ in loose money); Diocesan Obligations $82; Fuel $601 (incl. $169 in loose money); Other $42. Stewardship Note. He said to the gardener, For three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none. (Luke 13:7) Are we like the barren fig tree? What does God find when He searches for the fruits which we have given back? Damage. Hatred does more damage to the person in whom it is stored than to the person on whom it is poured. Anon. THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT - March 7, 2010 Merciful and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger and abounding in kindness. Psalm 103:8 The second collection today is designated for Diocesan Obligations Next weekend the second collection is dedicated to the 2010 Catholic Relief Services Collection. FIRST EUCHARIST ANNIVERSARY MASS This morning at the 9:30 a.m. Mass, we celebrate the first anniversary of the 3 rd grade children of our parish in receiving Jesus for the first time. It is truly a beautiful opportunity for all of us to reflect and remember our First Eucharist and how much Jesus has meant in our lives. The children will assist during the Mass and after Communion they will sing the same song that they sang at their First Communion. After Mass there will be a small celebration for the families in the cafeteria. Please pray for our young people to always desire to receive Jesus and love Him with all their hearts CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION Bishop McManus writes I call upon the people of the Diocese of Worcester to continue their tradition of aiding the needy and of giving the remarkable gift of hope to others through the 2010 Catholic Relief Services Collection...When we act with compassion, generosity, and commitment to justice for the least among us we act as the Lord s true disciples....when you give to the Catholic Relief Services Collection you are assisting millions of the poor throughout the world. I am very grateful for your generosity. This agency always responds first to any international catastrophe, such Haiti and Chile. SCHOOL NEWS HSA General Meeting Thursday, March 25 th at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Family reading night. Scholastic Book Fair March 22nd through 26 th. Will be open during HSA General Meeting. Butter Braids Fundraiser March 1 through March 15. Orders will be delivered March 30 th in time for Easter. Contact the school or see a student to place your order. Cindi Gardner, HSA Chair MARCH BIRTHDAYS Congratulations and best wishes to the following parishioners who will enjoy the best of March with their 90's birthday: Alexandra Brzostek (101!); Alfreda Cimoch, Frances Hajec, Anthony Kuzdzal, Rrichard Mathieu, Edward Papski, and James Ushinski. FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DRE RCIA. For the next 3 Sundays of Lent at the 9:30 a.m. Mass we will be celebrating what is called The Scrutinies with our elect, Dylan, Jacob, Joseph and Shawn Murphy who will be entering the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. The Rites of Scrutiny are meant to uncover, and then heal, all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the elects hearts and to bring out through repentance all that is upright, strong, and good. These celebrations also remind the entire parish community of the need to reflect on their own sins and the need for God s help. Please continue praying for our elect. Children s Lenten Masses every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. during Lent. All families with children are invited to come and celebrate the Eucharist. Please remind your children to make loving sacrifices and good deeds for others offering them up to Jesus. At the Offertory, they will place their sacrifices and good deeds notes in the basket at the Crucifix and place a flower at the base of our Lenten Cross.

3 Page 3 March 7, marzec 2010 r. Religious Ed -Classes 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Confirmation - Classes are at 8 a.m. in the school on the following Sundays in March: 7,14,21,28. Confirmation Information meeting for all present 10 th graders in public or Catholic high schools and their parents on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the school. This session will provide an overview of the Confirmation program in our parish. These students will be preparing to celebrate their Confirmation in the Spring of ST. JOSEPH 37 TH ANNUAL POLISH FESTIVAL NEWS There will be a general meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 in the school cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. It would be deeply appreciated if all chairpersons would attend this meeting. All friends of St. Joseph Basilica and School are welcome. The meeting will be an open forum. Please come with any ideas or suggestions. The festival is a common effort of the school and the parish and we ask everyone to come, share their ideas, creative innovations, and improvements. Eilene Fanning, Festival Co-Chairperson MEGA RAFFLE RESULTS The Parish Council Raffle Committee is pleased to report the results of the Mega Cash Raffle drawing which took place on February 27 th. The event was very successful and the social preceding the drawing was an occasion for enjoying specialty foods, and exchanging pleasantries with one another. As stated on the ticket, the raffle would become a 50/50 cash raffle if less than 600 tickets were sold. As a result, we are pleased to announce we were able to offer the following 50/50 cash prizes to the winners: First prize $9175 Marie Bengtson; second prize - $250 Mark & Rick Dowgiewicz; third prize - $125 Michelle Fasshauer. Congratulations to the winners and a sincere thank you to all who supported this fund raiser. I am grateful to the Parish Council for their time and efforts to initiate and conduct this important fund raiser. The proceeds will be directed toward our Diocesan Obligations. SHARING OUR BLESSINGS For far too long, parishioners across our country have avoided the conversation about the true cost of running a parish. A handful of parishes from our diocese have started an increased offertory initiative. The initial results have been outstanding. Today, let us begin an examination of our personal blessings. Stewardship giving is a conscious way of supporting the weekly collection. It means that we take some time every year to consider seriously our donation in support of our parish s annual budget. This campaign is nothing new but a regular practice of our stewardship in support of our church. In the fall all the parishes will be involved in this campaign. Michael Gillespie, Diocesan Director of Stewardship PARISH COUNCIL MEETING REPORT The Parish Council met on Tuesday, February 23 rd. Several important issues were discussed including: 125 th Anniversary of the Parish in Evangelization - Reaching out to people who do not practice their faith although they claim membership in St. Joseph Basilica. Numerous efforts were made by personal calls and letters from the Pastor during the Christmas/Easter seasons with minimal replies. There were various suggestions on the table from eliminating them from the parish roster, reaching them through personal friends, or sending one more message. Promoting devotion to St. Joseph. St. Joseph is increasingly venerated in Catholic communities across the world. Our contemporary generation identifies itself with him as a role model in family and community life. Several suggestions were considered. Parish Organizations. The parish is blessed with several important organizations who are in existence over 100 years and provide a spiritual and financial support to the parish. An effort should be made to revisit their objectives, build on their spiritual patrimony and increase the membership. Property Improvement. The outside entrance to the church needs to be addressed and a new sign for St. Joseph Basilica was proposed. The church heating and cooling units require replacement in the next couple of years. Landscaping between the convent, church and on the Maynard Street side requires attention, including water drainage. Parish Guidelines for Employees. The guidelines are based on diocesan policies, however, each parish needs to adjust them to their own needs. Many questions were raised and it was decided to study the issue in more depth at the next meeting. Campaign to Increase Sunday Offering. Across the diocese the campaign to increase the Sunday offering has been initiated. Several parishes have already begun this procedure and St. Joseph Basilica will introduce the campaign in the Fall. DONATIONS St. Joseph Basilica. It is with deep gratitude that we acknowledge a donation of $1000 to the Basilica from the estate of Gladys Borowski. It was Gladys wish that she and her parish, which she cherished, be remembered through the proceeds from her estate. This noble practice has biblical roots and is conducive to our long Catholic tradition that any unexpected blessing, unanticipated benefits or bonuses, should be shared with the Church. We also learn this from our parents. We are grateful to the Borowski family for honoring her wishes and we pray that Gladys is at peace with Our Lord in heaven. We also acknowledge the donation of $200 in memory of Mary A. Miller by Kerry Kozlowski of Bristol CT. Thank You! Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of: Cate Lacey by Carolyn Swierzbin, Elizabeth Sabaj; Adele Pakulski by Madeline Iacobucci, Josephine Trojanowski. ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN S CLUB The monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 9 th at 7 p.m. in the School Cafeteria. Page Chiropractic will be presenting after the general meeting. Hostess for the evening is Cindy Hunt. Tickets for the Communion Breakfast will be available at the meeting. Donations for the Bakeless Bake Sale are still being accepted. The St. Joseph Polish Women s Club is pleased to announce that the scholarship applications are available to active members whose son or daughter will be graduating from high school and entering their first year of college, and for students attending St. Joseph School for the school year. According to the by-laws, applications for both scholarships must be picked up in person at the March 9 th or April 13 th meeting. Judi Dery, Publicity Chairperson LENTEN SERVICES THIS WEEK Sunday Devotion to the Divine Mercy combined with the singing of the Gorzkie Zale today at 3 p.m. Tuesday - Confession from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday - Mass at 7 p.m. Friday - Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. in English, and at 7 p.m. in Polish.

4 Page 4 CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP Soup Meal a Huge Success. Mary Ellen Valcour would like to thank everyone who helped make the Youth Group s Soup Meal a HUGE success. We raised over $1,000 which will be divided and donated to St. Vincent de Paul and The Bread of Life Kitchen. It would not have been possible without your help with food, money, paper products, silverware, volunteering (yourself or your children), eating or just spreading the word. A special thanks to Subway on Rte 16 for all your donations. This was so successful, we will make this an annual event. Youth Mass and Choir Practice. The next Youth Mass will be Sunday, March 14 th at St. Joseph Basilica at 9:30 a.m. Following Mass, donuts, coffee and hot cocoa will be served at the Youth Center. Choir practice for Mass will be Thursday March 11 th from 7-8 pm at the Youth Center. All are welcome to attend. Pizza & Movie Night. The Youth Group will have a Pizza & Movie Night at the Youth Center from 6-9:30 pm; Jr. Youth Group night Friday March 19 th and Sr. Youth Group night Saturday March 20 th. (Pizza served around 6:30 p.m. and movie to be shown around 7:30 p.m.). If you are joining us for pizza, please contribute $3 to help offset the cost. Soda and popcorn will be provided; feel free to bring snacks to share. Please let Mrs. Valcour know if you will be attending and your movie suggestions. BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL Featuring Progressive Jackpot #56 Two Winner Take All s - Special Door Prizes Variety of Hot-Home-Made Food - Free Coffee Doors open at 4 p.m. - Games begin at 5:45 p.m. Members of the Sacred Heart Society will assist from 4-6 p.m. AREA EVENTS Sat. Mar. 20. Luncheon Seminar w/ Father Ralph DiOrio. Southbridge Hotel from 10-5 p.m. Tickets are $55 including Sunday observance of Mass. For more information please call Saturday, March 20. Catholic Men s Conference at the Worcester DCU Center. Dynamic talks from Matthew Kelly, Father Mitch Pacwa, SJ, Msgr. Stuart Swetland, Jesse Romero and Dale Ahlquist. Sacrament of Penance offered. Bishop McManus will offer Mass. For registration visit or call Saturday, April 10. St. Anne School of Webster 125 th Celebration event. If you are an alumnus of the school please contact Lisa Kontoes or STA125anniversary@charterinternet.com. SERRA CLUB The Serra Club of Southern Worcester County invites guests to attend its dinner meeting on Wednesday, March 17, at 7 p.m. in the Colonial Restaurant. The meal will be Irish potato soup, corned beef and cabbage and a creme de menthe parfait. The speakers will be representatives of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Sacred Heart Parish. Donations to that organization will be accepted. Anyone who would like to attend may contact Paul Wajer at The cost is $15 per person. Please reply by March 15. KRONIKA PARAFIALNA ROCZNICA PIERWSZEJ KOMUNII ÐW. dzieci z naszej parafii by»a celebrowana w dzisiaj na Mszy Ñw. o godz. 9:30. Jest to okazj dla nas wszystkich do wspomnienia swojej Pierwszej Komunii Ñw. i zastanowienia si ile Jezus znaczy w naszym óyciu. Prosimy o modlitw za te dzieci, aby zawsze mia»y potrzeb przyjmowania Jezusa do swoich serduszek. KOLEKTA DIECEZJALNA, tzw. Catholic Relief Service na pomoc dotkni tym róónymi kl skami b dzie zbierana w przysz»y weekend, 13 i 14 marca. Catholic Relief Service jest jedn z organizacji, które jako pierwsze organizuj pomoc dla ludnoñci dotkni tej kl skami tak jak w Haiti lub Chile.

5 Page 5 BIERZMOWANIE. Zaj cia przygotowuj ce knadydatów b d 7, 14, 21 i 28 marca (niedziele) o 8 rano w kafeterii. Spotkanie informacyjne dla uczniów kl. 10-ej szkó» publicznych i katolickich oraz ich rodziców b dzie w Ñrod, 10-go marca o godz. 7 p.m. w szkole. Spotkanie to ma na celu omówienie procesu przygotowania do Sakramentu Bierzmowania w naszej parafii. Uczniowie Ci przyjm Sakrament Bierzmowania na wiosn 2011 r. WIELKA LOTERIA w angielskiej cz Ñci biuletynu podane s wyniki Wielkiej Loterii. Wszystkim zwyci zcom serdecznie gratulujemy! FESTIWAL we wtorek, 23 marca b dzie spotkanie komitetu organizacyjnego Festiwalu oraz wszystkich, którzy chcieliby podzieliƒ si z nami swoimi pomys»ami i uwagami. Zapraszamy! WSPÓLNE DOBRO STEWARDSHIP - juó od lat parafianie w wielu parafiach w ca»ym kraju unikaj rozmów na temat, ile kosztuje utrzymanie parafii. Kilka parafii z naszej diecezji rozpocz»o specjalny program, którego celem jest zwi kszenie ofiar niedzielnych. Wst pne rezultaty s bardzo obiecuj ce. Dzisiaj zastanówmy si nad wszystkimi b»ogos»awie½stwami w naszym óyciu. Praktyka stewardship jest SWIADOM decyzj wspierania kolekty niedzielnej. Oznacza to, óe kaódego roku naleóy powaónie zastanowiƒ si nad naszym udzia»em w utrzymaniu parafii, naszego wspólnego dobra. Ten diecezjalny program to nic innego jak regularne praktykowanie stewardship dla dobra koñcio»a. Jesieni, wszytkie parafie diecezji b d zobowi zane do przy» czenia si do tej kampanii. - Michael Gillespie, Diecezjalny Dyrektor programu Stewardship GORZKIE òale I KORONKA DO MIºOSIERDZIA BOòEGO b dzie dzisiaj o godz. 3 p.m. Serdecznie wszystkich zapraszamy. GRUPA MºODZIEòOWA prosimy m»odzieó o zapoznanie si z programem w angielskiej cz Ñci biuletynu. RADA PARAFIALNA na zebraniu 23 lutego dyskutowa»a nad waónymi dla parafii wydarzeniami, np. 125 rocznica za»oóenia parafii wypadaj ca w 2012 r.; ewangelizacja tych, którzy w teorii naleó do parafii, ale nie ucz szczaj do koñcio» ; promowanie naboóe½stwa do Ñw. Józefa, patrona parafii; istot i zadania orgazacji parafialnych; utrzymanie w»asnoñci (budynków i terenu) parafialnej; regulamin dla pracowników i diecezjalna kampania zwi kszenia niedzielnych kolekt. Wi cej szczegó»ów jest w angielskiej cz Ñci biuletynu. CIEKAWOSTKA. NienawiÑƒ wyrz dza wi cej z»a temu, kto nienawidzi, nió temu, przeciwko komu jest skierowana. Autor anonimowy.