Saint Joseph Basilica Parish of the Third Millennium

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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. LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Sunday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m.(polish); 8:15 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. (Polish) Holy Day Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Holy Day 6:30 a.m.; 8:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. (Polish) Weekdays 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: 6:30p.m. PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday - Office Is Closed! Please call ahead for an appointment with a priest. PARISH PERSONNEL Rector:... Rev. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki Associate Pastor... Rev. Grzegorz Chodkowski Weekend assistance..rev. Charles Borowski Financial Secretary... Ewa Mamro Secretaries:Virginia Woznicki&Elizabeth Sabaj Organist:... Robert Wójcik Sacristan... 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 PARISH 53 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA Phone: Fax: rectory@stjosephwebster.com SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL 47 Whitcomb Street, Webster Phone: Fax: Principal... Mr. Donald F. Cushing Secretary... Mrs. Cynthia Belanger RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/RCIA Phone: ext.: reled@stjosephwebster.com FELICIAN SISTERS Phone:

2 Page 2 February 8, lutego 2015r. Masses for the week Msze Św. w Tygodniu Sunday Vigil 4:00pm r.s. Jan Nagiel - int. Marianna & Każimierz Macko Sunday - February 8 7:00 Za wypominki 8:15 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica 9:30 r.s. Edward Dowgewicz int. Wife and sons 11:00 ś. p. zmarli z rodzin Kurpiel Plewa i Kudron rodziną - int. Edward i Anna Kudron Monday - February 9 6:30 r.s. Shirley Baker - int. Msgr. A. Czarnecki 2:00pm Brookside Nursing Home Tuesday-February 10 6:30 r.s. Anna Kozlowski - int. St. Anne Society Wednesday - February 11 6:30 For God s blessing through the intercession of St. Joseph for Marion Winters on the occasion of his birthday - int. Msgr. A. Czarnecki 7:00pm For all intentions placed in the petition box praying God s favors through the intercession of St. Joseph Thursday - February 12 6:30 r.s. Harriet Stoica - int. Sacred Heart Society Friday - February 13 6:30 r.s. Roman and Antonia Murzycki & deceased members of Murzycki family - int. Rose Murzycki and family Saturday February 14 7:00 r.s. Norman Duclos - int. Wife and family Sunday Vigil 4:00 r.s. Tadeusz, Maria and Michael Tarasiak - int. Family Sunday - February 15 7:00 Za wypominki 8:15 r,s, Andrzej Korczak - int. Craig and Cathleen Holmberg 9:30 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica 11:00 ś. p. Józefy (1r. śm.) i Stefana Bezak - int. córki z rodziną I-25 Club Winner for 20th week #141 Jamie Dudek Stewardship Note: Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed...he told them, Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come. In today s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of stewardship. Jesus gives His time to do all that God wishes healing the sick and preaching. Yet, Jesus also makes time to be alone in prayer. It is through prayer, spending time with God, that we find the strength to do what God wishes us to do. Be sure to find time every day to be with God. SHARING OUR BLESSINGS-February 1, 2015 Weekly $ 4901 (including $264 in loose money); (Diocesan Obligations $1430 (including $124 in loose money); Fuel $61; Weekly Budget $7000 SANCTUARY VOTIVE CANDLES For the week of February 8 through February 14 Blessed Mother Altar Candle I In loving memory of Claire Carlson Given by daughter Barbara West Candle II In loving memory of Claire Carlson Given by her grandchildren, Jeremy West and Katie Scott FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 8, 2015 [The Lord] tells the number of the stars and calls them by name. - Psalm 147:4 HEALING MINISTRY During Jesus ministry he cured many who were sick with various diseases and he drove out many demons. This is the case in today s Gospel, Jesus fulfills the vision of Psalm 147: He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Jesus knew, however, that he couldn t possibly heal all the illness in the world. No matter how many people he cured or how many hours he ministered, there always would be more suffering people like Job who craved his healing touch. His primary mission was not to rid the world of all suffering. His purpose was to preach the coming of the reign of God that heals, yes, but ultimately transcends and transforms earthly suffering. With Paul, Jesus could have said, Woe to me if I do not preach that good news. This weekend s second collection is to help defray higher utility and energy costs. Next week s second collection is designated for The Catholic Home Missions Appeal. CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL The annual collection for the Catholic Home Missions will be held at our Basilica on the weekend of Feb., This appeal supports dioceses in the US and its territories that lack the resources to provide basic pastoral ministry to their populations. With your support this appeal can continue to provide catechesis, lay leadership training, funding for seminarian education and other essential pastoral outreach in home mission diocese. Thank you in advance as your support will truly make a difference. WORLD DAY OF THE SICK Pope John Paul II designated February 11th as World Day of the Sick, a special time of prayer and sharing, of offering one s suffering for the good of the Church. It also reminds us to see in our sick brother and sister the face of Christ who, by suffering, dying and rising, achieved the salvation of the human race. On this day maybe you would like to visit someone in the hospital or nursing home and pray with them.

3 Page 3 OUR LADY OF LOURDES Our Lady of Lourdes is a venerated title of the Blessed Virgin Mary invoked by Roman Catholics in honor of the Marian apparitions to have first occurred on February 11, 1858 when Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year old peasant girl, admitted to her mother that a lady spoke to her in the cave of Massabielle while she was gathering fire wood. Seventeen similar apparitions were reported that year, until the climax revelation of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception took place. Bernadette was later canonized as a Saint and Roman Catholics believe her apparitions have been validated by the overwhelming popularity and incidences of healings claimed to have taken place at the Lourdes water spring. Since that time Lourdes has become a focus of devotion to the Virgin Mary. NOVENA AND DEVOTION TO ST. JOSEPH On Wednesday, February 11th we will pray the Novena and Devotion to our Basilica Patron. This is a perfect time for us to evaluate our future by asking God s blessings through the intercession of Saint Joseph. It is a time to be thankful for what we have and ask for needed graces. Members of our Parish Council will carry the statue of St. Joseph from Our Lady of Czestochowa Chapel to the sanctuary. We ask parishioners and friends to join us in this evening service. Please print your intentions legibly on the petition slips to be read during the devotions. As always we are grateful for your donations included with your petitions. Holy Rosary Sodality-Thank you to everyone who placed pierogi/golumbki orders. Pick up is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14th from 2:00 5:30pm and Sunday, Feb. 15th from 9:00 10:30am in the school. CATHOLIC FREE PRESS Reminder: If you have not as yet subscribed to or renewed your Catholic Free Press there is still time to do so. You are missing important information noted in this publication regarding local, national and international issues. The annual cost is only $30 and your positive response will help our Parish to reach their subscription goal. SCHOOL NEWS Sports schedule - Sunday, Feb. 8th at St. Patrick s, JVG 1:00 pm, JVB 2:00pm, VG 3:00pm, VB 4:00pm Saturday, Feb. 14th at St. James, Intramural, 11:30am, JVG 1:00pm, JVB 2:00pm, VG 3:00pm VB 4:00pm PARISH ST. VALENTINE DINNER We invite parishioners and friends on Saturday, February 14 to our special St. Valentine Dinner to be held in our school cafeteria after 4:00pm Mass. Menu will feature hors d oeuvres and a complete roast pork dinner, dessert and beverages. Tickets available at the rectory $10 adults, $5 for children under 10, toddlers are free. Please join us. POPE FRANCIS SECRET TO HAPPINESS We all want to be happy and in our world today there are many people telling us how to achieve that goal. Yet, many of these paths to happiness are based on false promises or superficial suggestions that offer fleeting moments of pleasure and quickly fade away. The good news is that Pope Francis, who carries an aura of joy in everything he says and does, has identified secrets that are time-tested and true. Live and let live. Too many of us jeopardize our happiness by trying to control the lives of others. We become fixated on what other people are doing and lose sight of what God is asking us to do. Jesus said it a little more bluntly when he asked the question: Why do you see the speck in your neighbor s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? (Mt 7:3) FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO We invite parishioners and friends to St. Joseph School cafeteria to join us for BINGO every Friday evening. Doors open at 5:00pm, games begin at 6:45PM. Door prizes-food available and free coffee. On Friday, February 13th the Holy Rosary Sodality members will assist the players in preparation for the games. Many of our participants are from out of town and come every Friday to experience meeting new friends and the anticipation of being a lucky winner. Proceeds benefit the parish and school. Mark your calendar - The SJPW Annual Communion Breakfast will be held on Sun., March 22nd following the 8:15am Mass. More details will be forthcoming. DONATIONS St. Joseph Basilica - donation of $1,000 from nonparishioners from out of state. St. Joseph School Immediate Need Fund - donation of $11,000 which represents interest form the balance of Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. Also donations in the amount of $240 in memory of Stephan Gornis, given by Members of Basilica Parish Council and Mapfre/USA. Gymnasium/Buildling Fund - donation of $100 in memory of Jeanette Godzik given by Dr. Ronald and Mary Jolda. Thank you to all contributors for your support and generosity! MARCH CASH CALENDARS You now have the opportunity to purchase your March Cash calendars. Look for Pat Parslow and Dottie Kasierski at the Basilica entrance or contact your favorite seller. Thirty-one daily prizes will be drawn ranging from $50 to $100 including the grand prize of $500 to be chosen on Tuesday, March 31. This is a wonderful way to remember a special someone. Tickets are only $10 and your support benefits our parish.

4 Page 4 WORDS OF GRATITUDE The past week we received a super abundance of snow which created a difficult situation to clear the parish, school and cemetery properties. In this critical time we are blessed with the following individuals: Fr. Gregory, Eugene Rudnicki and Jaroslaw Bozek who worked tirelessly during the day and night to clear the parking lots. We recognize the sacrifice of Dariusz Ochocki who used his personal equipment (free of charge) to move the snow and access room for more parking. Parishioners Marek Rudnicki and Grzegorz Kuznecki also lent a helping hand. Clearing the snow off sidewalks around the church properties is arduous and requires much time. May God reward them for their kindness on behalf of our Parish! We would appreciate parishioners who have time and the proper equipment to help during future snowstorms. Parents could use this time for their service hours. FESTIVAL APPRECIATION GATHERING After several cancellations due to weather conditions the Festival Appreciation Evening will be held Mon. Feb. 16th in the school cafeteria at 6:30pm for all those who worked at the Festival We ask all chairperson to notify their workers and invite them to this gathering. This would be a good time to reflect on our past festival and have creative discussions for our upcoming June 19-21, 2015 festival. OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes will meet on Mon., Feb. 9 at 5:30pm in the school. Confirmation Class - next session will be held on February 22 at 8:15am in the rectory. R.C.I.A. program for those who wish to be baptized or return to the communion of the Catholic Church will be held on Sundays. If interested, please call the rectory for details. YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES Feb Youth Group Advisory Board Meeting Feb. 11th Wii Bowling at Christopher Heights 6:15-7:30pm Feb., 13th & 14th: 30 Hour Famine at St. Louis Church Feb. 27th at 6:30pm: Pizza & Movie/Game Night at Youth Center (all ages welcome) Upcoming Events - Soup Dinner, Sat., March 14th at 5:00pm. Adult and youth group volunteers needed to serve and make soups & desserts. Passion Play Freeze Frames - Fri., April 3, Rehearsals to be held on Sun., Mar. 22 & 29. Sign ups coming soon! UPCOMING EVENTS The Short Journey Through the Bible-a DVD course will be held on Thurs., Feb. 12th at 9:30am.at St. Anthony of Padua Church. This course takes you from Adam & Eve to Jesus. The packet costs $20. Call (508) for more information. Reflections on the Prophets - is designed for adult discussion of Holy Scripture. Free sessions will be held on Feb., 12th at St. Louis Church Hall at 6:30pm. Bring a Bible and a friend. Light refreshments will be served. Notre Dame Academy - invites all current 7th grade students and transfer students to spend an academic day at NDA. This is the only Catholic, college preparatory school for young women in grades 9-12 in Central MA. If interested, please contact the Office of Admissions at (508) ext Annual Co-Ed Valentine s Day Rosary Breakfast - Sat., Feb. 14th 9-11:30am at St. Anne s - Fr. Smith Center, 130 Boston Tpke Rd., Shrewsbury. Men are welcome, reserve your seat and share in a Gourmet Breakfast, Prayerful Rosary for Relationships, Fun Games and Prizes. Registration Donation of $25 helps defray costs. Contact The Angel Connection (508) Come Learn About Mary The Mother of God - starting Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7:00-8:30pm at St. Ann s Church 652 Main St., Oxford. Program presented by Fr. Michael Lavallee & Dan Lavoie. Registration Fee is $15 to cover materials. Please call (508) to register. Women s Cursillo Weekend-will be held February 26 March 1 at Prindle Pond Conference Center, Charlton, MA. The weekend is full of laughter, prayer, great music, wonderful meals and so much more! For more information contact Carolyn Galgano at (508) Applications are available at the entrances of the Basilica. Bernadette Circle #709, D. of I. Tour - Sunday, March 15th Boston Flower Show- A Season of Enchantment. Delicious Maggiano s Luncheon Cost is $82 and bus leaves Webster at 9:00am. 15th Annual Diocesan Catholic Men s Conference-will be held on Saturday, Mar., 21st at Worcester s DCU Center. Hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders; Bishops and religious priests will hear confessions and Bishop McManus will offer Mass. Please refer to flyers at entrance of Basilica of call (508) for more information. Have you thought of a vocation to the priesthood - 24 hour retreat directed by Bishop Robert McManus beginning on Friday, March 27 at 6:00pm & concluding Saturday, March 28 at 6:00pm in Immaculate Conception Retreat Center, Putnam, CT. This retreat is for men high school age, college age and for men in the working world. To register call Fr. Jim Mazzone at (508) KRONIKA PARAFIALNA PIĄTA NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA 8 lutego 2015 Pan liczbę gwiazd oznacza, wszystkie je woła po imieniu. (Ps 147, 4) Jak trwoga, to do Boga kwitujemy czasem postawę kogoś, kto przypomina sobie o Bogu tylko w nieszczęściu. Jednak w dzisiejszej Ewangelii Jezus uzdrawia wielu chorych i opętanych, nie pytając o niczyją dojrzałość ani czystość motywacji. On leczy złamanych na duchu i przewiązuje im rany śpiewamy w psalmie. I tylko świadectwo św. Pawła, oddającego całe życie dla Ewangelii, czy uzdrowionej teściowej Piotra, która służy innym, uświadamia nam, że prawdziwe spotkanie z miłością Boga domaga się od nas odpowiedzi. Dzisiejsza druga kolekta będzie przeznaczona na pokrycie wyższych kosztów utrzymania i energii. Druga kolekta w przyszłym tygodniu będzie przeznaczona na The Catholic Home Missions Appeal.

5 Page 5 ŚWIATOWY DZIEŃ CHORYCH Papież Jan Paweł II ustanowił 11 lutego jako Światowy Dzień Chorych, szczególny czas modlitwy i wsparcia, a także ofiary z cierpienia dla dobra Kościoła Chrystusowego oraz utwierdzania w nas świadomości o obecności chorych pośród nas, którzy doświadczają w swoim cierpieniu Chrystusa cierpiącego, umierającego i zmartwychwstającego dla zbawienia rodzaju ludzkiego. MATKA BOŻA Z LOURDES Matka Boża z Lourdes jest czczona przez katolików na cześć objawień maryjnych, które miały miejsce po raz pierwszy 11 lutego 1858, gdy Bernadeta Soubirous, 14-letnia dziewczyna, wyznała swojej matce, że w czasie, kiedy ona zbierała drewno w jaskini Massabielle "Pani" przemówił do niej. W całości zdarzyło się aż siedemnaście podobnych objawień zakończonych kulminacyjnym objawieniem Matki Bożej Niepokalanie Poczętej. Bernadetta później została kanonizowana i ogłoszona jako święta. Katolicka wiara w te objawienia zostałya potwierdzona przez przytłaczającą popularność i świadectwo wielu uzdrowień które miały miejsce u źródeł Lourdes. Od tego czasu Lourdes stało się jednym z najbardziej popularnych miejscem kultu Najświętszej Maryi Panny. NOWENNA DO ŚW. JÓZEFA W środę, 11 lutego będziemy odmawiać nowennę ku czci Patrona naszej Bazyliki. Początek 2015 roku, jest dla nas stosownym czasem, aby pomyśleć o naszej przyszłość prosząc o błogosławieństwo od Boga za wstawiennictwem świętego Józefa. To jest czas, aby również okazać wdzięczność za to, co mamy i podziękować za już otrzymane łaski. W procesji z figurą św. Józefa idą członkowie Rady Parafialnej. Prosimy parafian i przyjaciół, aby dołączyli do nas w czasie tego wieczornego nabożeństwa. Prosimy wypisywać swoje intencje czytelnie i zaznaczać wyraźnie czy mają być czytane na głos, czy też nie. Jak zawsze jesteśmy wdzięczni za ofiary składane razem z prośbami o modlitwę. PIEROGI I GOŁĄBKI SALE Holy Rosary Sodality dziękuje wszystkim, którzy złożyli zamówienia na pierogi i gołąbki. Odbiór zaplanowano na sobotę, 14 lutego od 14: 30 do 17: 30 i w niedzielę, 15 lutego od 9: 00 do10: 00 w szkole. CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL Coroczna zbiórka na Catholic Home Missions odbędzie się w naszej Bazylice w weekend lutego. Zebrane środki będą służyły wiernym w diecezjach w USA, które nie mają środków, aby zapewnić podstawową posługę duszpasterską dla swoich wiernych. Fundusze te są przeznaczane na szkolenia katechetów, liderów grup parafialnych, finansowanie edukacji seminaryjnej i innych istotnych działań duszpasterskich. Z góry dziękuję za wasze wsparcie. BINGO Zapraszamy parafian i przyjaciół do kafeterii Szkoły Świętego Józefa, aby dołączyli do nas na BINGO w każdy piątkowy wieczór. Gości przyjmujemy już od 17:00, gra rozpoczyna się o 18:45. W piątek, 13 lutego prosimy członków Holy Rosary Sodality do pomocy w organizacji gry. WALENTYNKOWE SPOTKANIE Zapraszamy parafian i przyjaciół w sobotę, 14 lutego na specjalną kolację organizowaną z okazji obchodów dnia Świętego Walentego. Spotkanie odbędzie się w kafeterii po Mszy św. o godz. 16:00. W Menu znajdą przekąski oraz pieczeń wieprzowa, a także desery i napoje. Bilety są dostępne na plebanii w cenie $10 dla dorosłych, $5 dla dzieci poniżej 10 lat, małe dzieci wchodzą za darmo. ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN S CLUB Doroczne wspólnotowe śniadanie St. Joseph Polish Women s Club odbędzie się w restauracji Point Breeze w niedzielę, 22 marca po Mszy św. o godz. 08:15. Bilety w cenie $12 od osoby. Więcej szczegółów ogłosimy w najbliższym czasie. MARCOWY CASH CALENDAR Już teraz można zakupić kupony marcowej edycji Cash Calendar. Można je nabyć u Pat Parslow lub Dottie Kasierski przy wejściach do Bazyliki. Każdego dnia w marcu będzie można wygrać nagrody od 50 do 100 dolarów, a także nagrodę główną w wysokości $500 we wtorek, 31 marca. Jest to wspaniały sposób, aby zrobić prezent dla kogoś wyjątkowego. Cena kuponu to tylko 10 dolarów, a zebrane środki są przeznaczone na potrzeby naszej parafii. Serdecznie zapraszamy. SPOTKANIE FESTIWALOWE Wszystkich, którzy uczesticzą w przygotowaniu i organizacji festiwalu zapraszamy na spotkanie, które odbędzie się w szkolnej kafeterii w poniedziałek, 16 lutego o godz 18:30. Bedzie to równiez czas na releksję na temat zeszłorocznego Festiwalu i jednocze na kreatywna dyskusję nad organizacją Festiwalu w tym roku. Serdecznie zapraszamy. PODZIĘKOWANIE Tegoroczna zima ostatnio nie szczędzi nam śniegu, co sprawia, że utrzymanie parkingu i chodników przy kościele i szkole wymaga ogromnego wysiłku i wielu godzin pracy. Chcemy serdecznie podziękować panom Markowi Rudnickiemu i Grzegorzowi Kuzneckiemu za pomoc w odsnieżaniu chodników i schodów przy kosciele. Dziękujemy równmież panu Dariuszowi Ochockiemu za pomoc w odśnieżaniu cmentarza i pracę przy usuwaniu śniegu na szkolnym parkingu. Szczególne podziękowania należą sie naszym pracownikom, panu Jarosławowi Bożek i panu Eugeniuszowi Rudnickiemu, którzy w czasie opadów zaczynali pracę jeszcze przed świtem i kończyli dlugo po zmierzchu, dbając ażeby nasz kościoł i szkoła mogły być gotowe na czas i dostępne. Bóg zapłać! RELIGIA Katecheza - Zajęcia odbędą się w poniedziałek, 9 lutego o 17:30 w szkole. Bierzmowanie Najbliższe spotkanie odbędzie się 22 lutego o godz. 8:15 na plebanii.

6 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Joseph Basilica # Whitcomb Street Webster, MA TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Fr. Gregory Chodkowski SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 6 Windows XP PRINTER HP Laserjet 5P TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 11:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION November 13, 2011 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS