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 7:00 a.m.; 8:15 a.m.(polish); 9:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. (Bilingual) Weekdays 6:30 a.m. (m-f); 7:00 a.m. (w, f, sat) CONFESSIONS - SPOWIEDŹ Saturday: Eve of Holy Days: Thurs. before First Friday 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. Jennifer Mahlert RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/RCIA Phone: ext.: 3 reled@stjosephwebster.com

2 Page 2 March 17, marca 2013r. Masses for the week Msze Św. w Tygodniu Sunday Vigil 4:00 r.s. Bruno & Helen Bembenek - int. Jim & JoAnn Canty & family Sunday - March 17 Beginning of Polish Retreat 7:00 For the parishioners of Saint Joseph Basilica 8:15 Saint Joseph Polish Women s Club Communion Mass 9:30 r.s. Jennie Rzeszutko - int. Laurie, Paul & Katie Joseph 11:00 s.p. Stefan Bezak - int. corka, Alicja z rodzina 1:00pm Baptism Anthony Penta 3:00pm Gorzkie Zale Monday - March 18 6:30 r.s. James Gogolinski - int. wife Lorette & children 2:15pm Lanessa Nursing Home 6:30pm Polish Retreat - Homily and Benediction Tuesday March 19 - St. Joseph Solemnity 6:30 r.s. Frank Kucharski - int. daughters, Mary Kowalczyk and Ann Van Nort 7:00 O zdrowie i Boze blogoslawienstwo dla Jozefa i Marii Piwowarczyk - int. synowe i corka 6:00pm Confession 7:00pm Bilingual Mass For the parishioners of Saint Joseph Basilica - int. Msgr Czarnecki Wednesday - March 20 6:30 r.s. Nellie Kondek - int. Edward Sitkowski, Roland Malboeuf & John Hickey 7:00 s.p. Zigmunt Kokosinski - int. Maria Nowak 6:30pm Msza w intencji wszystkich uczestnikow Rekolekcji Wielkopostnych Thursday - March 21 6:30 r.s. Joseph Augustynski - int. wife, Rita Friday - March 22 6:30 r.s. Regina & Anthony Mikolajczak - int. God daughter, Jane O Leary 7:00 Za wypominki Saturday - March 23 7:00 r.s. Stephanie Kos - int. Virginia Woznicki Sunday Vigil 4:00 r.s. Constance M. Knych (anniv.) & Albert S. Knych - int. daughter, Jean, husband, Tom & family Sunday - March 24 - Palm Sunday 7:00 For the parishioners of Saint Joseph Basilica 8:15 r.s. Deceased members of the T.S.K.K. Club 9:30 r.s. Edward Dowgiewicz (1st anniv.) - int. wife, Shirley and sons, Richard & Mark 11:00 s.p. Stefan Bezak (1 r.) - int. corka, Teresa z rodzina SHARING OUR BLESSINGS-March 10, 2013 Weekly $5088 (including $428 in loose money) Diocesan Obligations $243; Catholic Relief Svc. $ (including $ in loose money); Fuel $82 Weekly Budget $7500 Next weeks second collection will be for Higher Utility and Energy Costs. Stewardship Note: I have come to rate all as loss in the light of the surpassing knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ. For his sake I have forfeited everything; I have accounted all else rubbish so that Christ may be my wealth. St. Paul s knowledge of Christ redefined the true meaning of wealth. A steward, like St. Paul, understands Christ as the most valuable gift of all. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT March 17, 2013 I consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. - Philippians 3:8 FORGIVEN Today s liturgy continues the message of forgiveness and reconciliation that we heard last week. The Church seems to be doing its utmost to deliver one simple message: Your sins are forgiven! What good news this is! Isaiah declares that God s saving action on our behalf is not something trapped in the past, but here and now. Paul urges us to recognize that true life is not won by following laws, however strictly, but is a free gift of God. Thus, our focus must be on the future, not on past misdeeds. Our eyes must be on the prize of life forever with God. In the Gospel, Jesus is challenged to demonstrate that he is a law-keeper, but he knows that this is a trap. If he counsels mercy, he will be declared an opponent of the law. If he follows the law and condones its punishment, he will be denounced as in inciter to murder. Jesus decides to do neither. Instead, he turns the tables and invites the crowd to forgo legality for the sake of forgiveness and reconciliation. LENTEN DEVOTIONAL SCHEDULE Sunday-7:00am Mass - Polish Retreat Retreat Master - Rev. Marek Wojcik 3:00pm Singing of Gorzkie Zale Monday 6:30pm Homily and Benediction Tuesday - 6:00pm confession 7:00pm Mass (bilingual) Wednesday - 6:30pm - Solemn Mass conclusion of Retreat POPE FRANCIS On Wednesday, March 13th in late afternoon, it was announced that the cardinals gathered in conclave in the Sistine Chapel elected a new successor of Peter His name is Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He assumed the name Pope Francis. He will be the spiritual leader of 1.2 billion Catholics and in a way the shepherd of the world. Whatever the Pope says and does affects the world. It was clearly visible by the presence of the news media of the world who were present in Vatican Square watching the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. They all were eager to be in Rome to report this news as it evolved. His Holiness personality will help him to lead the Catholic Church of the world. As He begins his Petrine ministry, let us remember Him in our prayers.

3 Page 3 PILGRIMS FROM NEW BRITAIN We welcome the Pilgrims from New Britain, CT to join us on Sun., March 17th with their theme God Increase our Faith. They will join us for confession, 11:00am Mass, followed by lunch in our school cafeteria. Adoration for our guests will be at 2:00pm followed by Gorzkie Zale, Chaplet to Divine Mercy and Benediction and Homily by Father Marek Wojcik. RETREAT This week we will begin a retreat in the Polish Language on Sun., Mar., 17 and conclude on Wed., Mar., 20th with Mass at 6:30pm. Our retreat master, Father Wojcik, and our parish priests will be available to hear confession for parishioners in nursing homes and those who are home bound. Please call the rectory at to set a time convenient for you.. It is to your advantage to make an early appointment and not wait until Holy Week when times get hectic. SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH On March 19th Saint Joseph Basilica will celebrate the feast day of St. Joseph, patron of our Basilica community. A nineday novena in our particular intentions, began on Monday, March 11th, and will continue after 6:30am Masses. St. Joseph as patron of the Universal Church enjoys great popularity and devotional presence. Numerous shrines, churches and basilicas dedicated to his name are filled with pilgrims and visitors who seek his powerful intercession. May this novena during the Lenten season be a great occasion for each one of us to obtain the needed blessings in our personal and family life. St. Joseph Basilica has the privilege to grant a plenary or partial indulgence to everyone who visits the Basilica on this day and fulfills the regular obligations. Lenten confession will be at 6:00pm with visiting priests for your convenience. We invite parishioners to Solemn Mass (bilingual) at 7:00pm on this special day. PARTNERS IN CHARITY This week your gifts to the Partners in Charity Appeal put us a step closer to reaching our parish goal. We are still relying on your participation in the Annual Partners in Charity Appeal. Please prayerfully consider making a pledged gift to this year s appeal. A gift in any amount will be received with gratitude. As of this past week we have collected $12,743 in donations and pledges or just over 1/2 of our goal. Please use the envelope in your monthly packet or for your convenience, pledge envelopes are available in the pews. Please return in the offertory collection as soon as possible. Thank you for your generosity and support. SAVE THE DATE: St. Joseph Annual School Auction -to be held on Saturday, April 27th at the 200 Sportsman s Club beginning at 5:00pm. You will enjoy a Western Theme dinner with beer/wine tasting. Tickets are $15 which includes hors d oeuvres, beer/wine tasting, buffet style dinner (chicken, beans, cole slaw & corn bread. Live bidding begins at 8:15pm. Donations of items, services or monetary gifts are requested. Call Heidi at for more information. PILGRIMAGE TO DIVINE MERCY SHRINE If you are planning to join the Pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, MA on Sat., Mar. 23rd, please call Father Gregory immediately-limited seating still available. SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS Our Principal, Mr. Cushing recently (Mar. 3-5) attended the 2013 New England Catholic Schools Principals and Administrators Conference in Newport, RI. The keynote presenter was Dr. Carole Eipers, the former DRE of the Archdiocese of Chicago and present Executive Director of Catechists for Sadlier, Inc. Over 100 Principals and Superintendents of the 10 New England Diocese were in attendance. Focus of the conference was on: 1) The Holy Vocation of Catholic School Leadership 2) Lessons of leadership from Jesus Christ 3) The 10 most prominent characteristics of prominent leaders 4) What is a Holy School? 5) The qualities of executive presence 6 ) The seven themes of Catholic School teaching 7) Thirty-two characteristics of leadership 8)The principal as a catechetical leader in the Catholic School Reflecting on Scripture and the documents of the Church, Dr. Eipers discussed how teachers can affirm ways they already share faith with their students while suggesting new ways. She further illuminated this vision with her own stories and anecdotes. The attendees were also serenaded by 50 members of the St. Mary Academy-Bay View Choral Performance as well as the Bishop Hendricken Young Mens Chorus. Quite An Uplifting Experience - Mr. Donald Cushing MARCH CASH CALENDAR WINNERS March 10-$100, Ellie Noga, Webster; March 11-$50, Heather Bousquet, Spencer; March 12-$50, Dorothy Hanc, Webster; March 13-$75, Christine Dudek-(2nd time winner), Webster; March 14-$50, Michael Knych, Webster; March 15-$50, Connie Czechowski, Webster; March 16-$50, Jane O Leary, Webster. PROJECT LIFE & LIBERTY POSTCARD CAMPAIGN The U.S. Bishop s Committee on Pro-Life Activities and the U.S. Bishops Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty, with the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment, are cosponsoring this campaign. Forty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court in its Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalized abortion on demand. Today the threats to human life, born and unborn, not only continue but have expanded to include attacks on our religious freedom. The need for concerned citizens to speak out is greater than ever. With a new Congress, our federal elected officials should be urged to support and strengthen existing laws against government funding and promotion of abortion and to improve protection for religious freedom. Government must not force Americans to violate their religious and moral beliefs on respect for life when they provide health care or sponsor or purchase health coverage. Please refer to the flier, complete the postcard strip (placed in the pews) and return in the collection basket. The collected cards will sent to the Diocesan Respect Life Office to be forwarded to our Congressmen. HOLY ROSARY SODALITY Bake Sale will be held on the weekend of Mar., on Sat., from 2-5:30pm and on Sun., from 8-11:00am in the school conference room. Members may bring their baked goods or make a donation during the scheduled hours.

4 Page 4 Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Basilica Council #12980 are once again holding a 50/50 Raffle during the month of March. Tickets are (1) one for $5 or (3) three for $10. The average payout for the past raffles has been over $1,000. The tickets can be purchased at all entrances of the Basilica. As of last week $635 has been collected. Thank you to all who have supported the Knights! ST. JOSEPH PARISH FESTIVAL (40) Mark your calendar - June Plans are under way for our 40th annual Festival. We are grateful to all who attended our recent general meeting. Our general chairperson is Jen Herbst (508) and Artie Hunt is our Kitchen Chef. Here are only a few of the upcoming highlights: Eddie Forman Orchestra on Fri. evening followed by PGR; -Sudden Urge Group on Sat. evening and Maestro s Men on Sun.; - Money raffle, Cindi Gardner, chairperson with prizes totaling $4000, tickets will be mailed soon; Special Gifts, Betty Sabaj, chairperson; -Wheel Barrel of Cheer needs donations; -Chicken Barbecue on Sun. with Pam Trites and George Baldowski in charge; -Rides will be set up on our Maynard St. parking lot. More information will be forthcoming. We are looking for a chair for the grounds crew (set up and post clean up). Our next meeting will be held on Thurs., April 4th at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. We invite parishioners and friends to join us as we continue with our plans for this special 40th extravaganza. The Special Gifts Booth is requesting donations for this significant year. We will gratefully accept cash prizes or gifts. You may bring your gift to the rectory or place cash gifts in an envelope labeled Special Gifts Donation and drop it in the church collection basket. You may also call the rectory at or Betty Sabaj at Deadline for listing gifts on the raffle ticket is April 22nd. Children of Mary Flower Sale-on Sat., and Sun., Mar at main entrance to Basilica. White lilies $9; Tulips, Hyacinths and $6.50 each. Thank you for your support. - Sister Mary Ann ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN S CLUB Indoor Vendor/Yard Sale on Sat., Apr. 6 from 8:00am 2:00pm in the school cafeteria. Cost is $15 per space, tables will be provided or bring your own. First come-first served- Free admission. For more information, call Pam Trites, or Cindi Gardner Past Presidents and Executive Board will meet Wed., Mar., 20th at 6:30pm in the school to discuss plans for the 60th anniversary banquet. UPCOMING EVENTS Old Testament Lecture Course-published by The Great Courses is being offered at St. Anthony of Padua on Monday, Mar. 24th at 9:30am. There are 16 sessions and you can choose which you prefer to attend. There is no cost. If interested, please call Linda Brink at (508) Reflections on the Letters of Paul - discussion of Holy Scripture will be held at St. Louis Church Hall on Thurs., Mar. 21st at 6:30pm and continuing every two weeks. There is no fee. Bring a bible & a friend. Light refreshments will be served. Society of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton-of St. Anthony of Padua invites you to attend the Rosaries on Tuesday, Mar., 19th at 6:30pm. St. Andrew Bobola s Holy Rosary Sodality -Pierogi (cheese & cabbage) -half doz. $9 doz. $18 & Kielbasa (fresh & smoked) -$5.49 per pound on Sat., Mar. 23rd in the church hall. from 10am till noon. First come, first served, while they last. For more information call Nancy Vajcovec at (508) Medicine, Bioethics & Spirituality Conference-will be held on Apr., 10 & 11th at Holy Cross, Worcester, See enrollment cards at entrances to Basilica or call Enroll early sellout expected! PALM SUNDAY With Palm Sunday, we are entering Holy Week when we reflect on the passion of Jesus Christ which leads to the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. On Palm Sunday we commemorate the Lord s entrance into Jerusalem. A solemn procession with palms will take place in the Basilica before the 11:00am Mass with the participation of altar servers and Sacred Heart Society. During the Mass the Passion of Jesus Christ will be sung by soloists and choir members. We kindly invite parishioners who understand the Polish language to participate and relive this beautiful solemnity CLUB NEWS The 1-25 Club Grand Prize winners drawn at the March 9th Banquet were as follows: $500-John Czyzewski, $200-Alice Kitka, $100-Dwayne Levasseur, $50-Ed Kosakoski, $50- Suzanne Vallee; $50-Dr. John Kalinowski; $50-Theresa Gwozdz. Also many $25 prizes were awarded. Congratulations to All! In appreciation: A sincere and special thank you to Felicia & James Kolodziejczak along with all the kitchen helpers, the Boy Scouts, parents, friends and to Richard Skrocki and Rudy Bergeron for their assistance. Reminder: The new segment will begin shortly. We are grateful to the present membership and we also welcome new members. All proceeds are used for school and parish needs. Thank you for your support! Theresa Jankowski, Major YOUTH GROUP Mar. 17th-Youth Group Mass 6:00pm at Sacred Heart Church (following Passion Play practice) Passion Play-Practices will be on Mar. 17th-2-5:00pm, 24th- 1-4:00pm, and 29th-9:00am 12:00pm The Passion Play will be presented on Good Friday, Mar. 29th at 12p.m. For more information, please call Mrs. Ralph at (508) Sign up sheets for the YG Passion Play are available at the entrances to our Basilica. Youth group Soup Dinner-Sunday, April 14th from 10:00am 2:00pm. Youth Group Mass-Sunday, April 21st at 11:00am at St. Louis Church. OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education classes to be held on Monday, March 18th from 5:30-6:30pm in the school. Confirmation Class -will meet during the month of March on Sunday March 24 at 8:30am in the school followed by participation in the Liturgy at 9:30am Mass. Sacrament of Confirmation- is scheduled for Mon., April 8th at 7:00pm at Sacred Heart Church, Webster.

5 Page 5 KRONIKA PARAFIALNA PIĄTA NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA 17 marca 2013 Wszystko uznaję za stratę ze względu na najwyższa wartość poznania Jezusa Chrystusa. (Flp 3, 8) Jesteśmy pochwyceni w Wielkim Poście. Najpierw na grzechu, jak kobieta z dzisiejszej Ewangelii. Doświadczamy z przerażeniem jego skutków: strachu, upokorzenia, odrzucenia przez ludzi, obrzydzenia wobec siebie. Ale jest też drugie pochwycenie, o którym pisze św. Paweł. Kiedy już wiemy, że nie mamy swojej sprawiedliwości. Jesteśmy pochwyceni z grzechu, ocaleni przez Jezusa słowami: Ja ciebie nie potępiam. Poza tym pochwyceniem wszystko inne uznajemy za śmieci. Druga kolekta w następnym tygodniu będzie przeznaczona na pokrycie kosztów utrzymania i energii. NABOŻEŃSTWA REKOLEKCYJNE (po polsku) Rekolekcjonista ks. Marek Wójcik Niedziela, 10 marca Msze sw. po polsku: 7: 00 i 11: 00, spowiedź: 10:30, Adoracja NS: 14:00, Gorzkie Żale: 15:00 Poniedziałek, 18 marca Nabożeństwo Liturgii Słowa: 18: 30 Wtorek, 19 marca Spowiedź: 18: 00, Msza św.: 18: 30 Środa, 20 marca Zakończenie rekolekcji uroczysta Msza św.: 18: 30 ODPUST PARAFIALNY We wtorek, 19 marca obchodzimy w naszej Bazylice odpust parafialny. W poniedziałek rozpoczęliśmy nowennę do św. Józefa, która odmawiamy każdego dnia po Mszy św. o godz. 6: 30. Możemy być dumni, że naszym patronem jest św. Józef, patron Kościoła Powszechnego. Mnóstwo sanktuariów i miejsc kultu na całym świecie wzywa jego wstawiennictwa ustami parafian i pielgrzymów, którzy wypraszają u Boga potrzebne łaski. Niech i dla nas odmawiana teraz nowenna będzie okazją to poproszenia Boga o wsparcie w naszych osobistych intencjach. Przypominamy, że nasz Bazylika cieszy się przywilejem odpustów, które każdy, kto nawiedza pobożnie Bazylikę, może otrzymać po odmówieniu modlitwy w intencjach Ojca Swiętego i przyjęciu Komunii sw.. PARTNERS IN CHARITY Dwa tygodnie temu w naszej parafii rozpoczęliśmy zbiórkę na diecezjalną akcję charytatywną Partners in Charity. Do tej pory zebraliśmy dolary, co stanowi mniej więcej połowę sumy, o którą zostaliśmy poproszeni przez diecezjalnych koordynatorów akcji. Wszystkim ofiarodawcom składamy serdeczne Bóg zapłać. Tym, którzy jeszcze nie złożyli swoich ofiar lub zobowiązań zachęcamy i zapraszamy to uczynienia tego w dzisiejsza niedzielę, bądź w najbliższym czasie. Specjalne koperty są dostępne w ławkach, które po wypisaniu należy umieścić w koszyku z kolektą. HABEMUS PAPAM Z radością informujemy, że w ubiegłą środę w godzinach wieczornych czasu europejskiego, kardynałowie zebrani w Kaplicy Sykstyńskiej ogłosili nowego Następcę św. Piotra. Został nim Argentyńczyk, kardynał Jorge Mario Bergoglio, arcybiskup Buenos Aires. Przyjął on imię FRANCISZEK. Dziękujemy Bogu za nowego Ojca Świętego i wspieramy Go naszymi modlitwami w Jego niełatwej służbie przewodzenia Kościołowi w obecnych czasach. REKOLEKCJE I PIELGRZYMKA Witamy serdecznie pielgrzymów z New Britain i zapraszamy na wspólną Eucharystię o godz. 11: 00, którą poprzedzi możliwość spowiedzi od godz. 10: 30. Jest to początek naszych Rekolekcji Wielkopostnych. W programie dla pielgrzymów przewidziany jest również poczęstunek zaraz po Mszy św. oraz Adoracja Najświętszego Sakramentu od godz. 14: 00, która zakończy się Nabożeństwem Gorzkich Żali i Koronką do Miłosierdzia Bożego wraz nauką rekolekcyjną. W trakcie rekolekcji, ks. Rekolekcjonista, Marek Wójcik oraz ks. Grzegorz, będą odwiedzali z posługą sakramentalną tych parafian, którzy nie mogą uczestniczyć w nabożeństwach w świątyni. Aby umówić wizytę duszpasterską prosimy o kontakt z biurem parafialnym pod numerem Prosimy o nie odkładanie wizyty księdza do Wielkiego Tygodnia. KAMPANIA NA RZECZ ŻYCIA I WOLNOŚCI Biskupi z Comittee on Pro-Life Activities oraz biskupi z Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty we współpracy z National Comitte for a Human Life Amendment są organizatorami akcji mającej na celu przeciwstawieniu się narastającej fali zagrożenia życia zarówno narodzonego jak i nienarodzonego. W dzisiejszych czasach, bardziej niż kiedykolwiek, potrzeba wyraźnego sprzeciwu wobec ustawodawców promujących i pozwalających na aborcję, a także forsujących prawa zagrażające wolności religijnej. Amerykański rząd nie może zmuszać obywateli do łamania ich przekonań religijnych i moralnych w zakresie opieki zdrowotnej i ubezpieczeń zdrowotnych. Wszystkich, którzy chcą się przyłączyć do tej akcji prosimy o wypełnienie specjalnych kart, które znajdują się w ławkach i złożenie ich do koszyka z kolektą. Karty te zostaną przesłane do Diocesan Respct for Life Office, a następnie przekazane naszym kongresmenom. PIELKGRZYMKA DO SANKTUARIUM W STOCKBRIDGE Bardzo serdecznie zapraszamy na pielgrzymkę autokarową, która odbędzie się 23 marca (sobota przed Niedzielą Palmową) do Sanktuarium Miłosierdzia Bożego w Stockbridge. Chętnych prosimy o kontakt z biurem parafialnym lub księdzem Grzegorzem. Opłata $15. Pozostało tylko kilka wolnych miejsc!