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 Associate Pastor... Rev. Grzegorz Chodkowski 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 1 May maj 2011 r. Masses for the weekmsze Sw. Podczas Tygodnia Sunday Vigil-April 30 4:00 r.s. Stanley Dudek -int. children Christine, Dennis and Alan Sunday-May 1 7:00 s.p. Maria i Wladyslaw Przybylo i Wladyslawa Skowron z okazji imienin 8:15 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica 9:30 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION r.s. Michal Werbecki -int. family 11:00 s.p.maria Szczepaniak -int. corka Anna z rodzina Monday-May 2 6:30 r.s. Roman & Antonia Murzycki & deceased members of Murzycki family -int. Rose Rekowski & family 2 p.m. Christopher Heights Tuesday-May 3 6:30 r.s. Elizabeth Brodeur -int. Ed and Anna Kudron 7:00 Za wypominki Wednesday-May 4 6:30 r.s. Alexandra Brzostek -int. Waclawa and Antoni Karlowicz 7:00 r.s. Anna Przybylek -int. St. Anne Society Thursday-May 5 6:30 r.s. Eva F. Dudek -int. Edward Sitkowski, Roland Malboeuf and John Hickey 7:00 s.p. Stanislaw Paciorek (1sza rocz.) -int. corka Ewa z rodzina Friday-May 6 _ First Friday _ Pierwszy Piatek _ 6:30 r.s. Nellie M. Sowa -int. staff of Scanlon Funeral Service 7:00 For the deceased members of the Sacred Heart Society 8:30 r.s. Anthony Szymczak -int. Virginia Woznicki 7 pm s.p. Zygmunt Kokosinski -int. zona i dzieci Saturday-May 7 7:00 r.s. Edward L. Kozlowski -int. wife and family 7:30 s.p. Jan (1sza rocz.) i Rozalia Bialik -int. rodzina Sunday Vigil 4 p.m. In thanksgiving for many years of God s blessings for Theresa Gwozdz on her recent birthday -int. Joseph Ciesla Sunday-May 8 _ Mother s Day _ Dzien Matek _ 7:00 Za dusze zmarlych matek z parafii Sw. Jozefa For all the deceased mothers of St. Joseph Basilica 8:15 For all the mothers who experience loneliness, personal difficulties, or suffer from illness 9:30 r.s. Dorothy Gelineau (month s mind)-int. family 11:00 s.p. Wladyslaw Wardega -int. corka Ewa Mamro z rodzina SHARING OUR BLESSINGS April 17, Weekly $ (incl. $ in loose money); Diocesan Obligations $101; Fuel $1304. April 24, Weekly $ (incl. $ in loose money); Diocesan Obligations $115; Fuel $245; Easter collection $2711; School Excellence $ (incl. $ in loose money). I am extremely grateful for your generous contributions on Easter Sunday weekend. Your prayers, donations, and wishes are very meaningful to me. Thank you and God bless you. SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER - May 1, 2011 Divine Mercy Sunday Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed. Feast of Faith. The Homily. The ambo, or pulpit, is a special place it is the place for God s word. That is why it is not used for all the spoken words of the Mass, even important words like the collects and the blessing. The ambo is only used for the scripture readings, and for the homily and the prayer of the faithful. The homily is part of the Liturgy of the Word. It flows from the readings we have just heard, and helps us to understand the way in which God is speaking to us today. The homily is not a lecture, a catechism lesson, or a speech. It is more like an exhortation; it has an urgency to live the faith we profess, to see our world by the light of the Gospel. There are many styles of preaching and many ways to respond to the scriptures. But whether the homily is weak or strong, an open ear and an open heart can find in it an abundance of spiritual nourishment. The second collection this weekend, the first weekend of the month, will be taken for the Diocesan Obligations. Next weekend the second collection will be taken for the Utility and Energy Costs FIRST EUCHARIST Today at the 9:30 a.m. liturgy students of the St. Joseph School second grade together with the Religious Education class will receive the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Congratulations to: Kylee Croteau, Adriana Duby, David Fleck, Joseph Fleck, Deniella Harwood, Alexander Laws, Christopher Mahlert, Nicolas Micciche, Meagan Peck, Gabriella Piwowarczyk, Aidin Rosario, Adam Sacco, and Anna Smieszek. May the first reception of Holy Communion fill your hearts with love for Jesus and a desire to receive Him often. A nice gesture to recognize the importance of the day would be to send them a card for their First Communion. Just put it in an envelope addressed with their name and Religious Education Office. Drop it off at the rectory or put it in the basket that will be on the tables in the back of the Church. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY On the first Sunday of each month we gather in worship to the Divine Mercy. Today is Sunday in a special way connected with the mystery of Divine Mercy. All over the world the faithful are deep in prayer praising God for His goodness and forgiveness. Divine Mercy Sunday was established to remind us that anyone who flees to God, even the biggest sinner, receives forgiveness of sins and returns to unity with God and the Church. In our parish we pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 p.m. followed by benediction.

3 Page 3 1 May maj 2011 r. SATURDAY VENERATION Everyone who is close to Pope John Paul II is invited for an evening vigil to our Basilica on Saturday, April 30 at 7 p.m.. Connecting in the spirit of the pilgrims who go to the beatification ceremony in Rome, we will spend the evening reflecting the life and teachings of John Paul II, and we will praise God by the intercession of the new blessed. In the atmosphere of prayer, we will thank God for the great Sheperd and a wonderful Man, who enrolled in the history of mankind and the life of every Christian. FIRST FRIDAY CELEBRATION The First Friday devotional practices have a long history in the Catholic Church. This day is associated with an increased number of Eucharistic celebrations, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, confessions and prayers throughout the day. Likewise, St. Joseph Basilica has plenty of devotional opportunities. We urge all those who are not working or live close to the church to participate in the Masses at 6:30 and 7 in the morning with the Sacred Heart Society members. Every member of the Sacred Heart Society should be honored to be in the church on that day. Following the 7 a.m. liturgy adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place and continue throughout the day concluding at 3 p.m. with the Chaplet to the Divine Mercy followed by benediction. Adorers are asked to attend at their scheduled time. Also, a Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. in the Polish language. REFLECTIONS ON EASTER Easter Sunday, which commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus, is the celebration of new life. In fact, the Resurrection is the life of the Church. All subsequent celebrations and solemnities have roots in Easter Day. In our Basilica, the sacred Triduum was filled with people, more than in previous years, at the numerous devotional services. I was pleased to see parishioners, friends, alumni and visitors from different places who celebrated Holy Week with us. The solemn liturgy within the meaningful musical framework accentuated the message of Easter. I am grateful to all the members of the choirs, to our organist, Robert Wojcik, and the musicians for their total dedication to our St. Joseph Basilica family. I also want to recognize the presence of a large number of school children carrying lilies and the altar servers who took part in the Holy Thursday procession through the Basilica to the repository, as well as the Eucharistic Ministers and organizations who participated in these sacred days. Needless to say, the elaborate decorations added to the Easter solemnity and complemented the Easter experience. We are grateful to Sylvia and Fred Kitka, Kevin Rekowski, Eugene Rudnicki and the members of the Altar Guild who spend countless hours day and night in preparing the Basilica for these solemn days. FROM THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Ed - Classes 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm every Monday. Our last class will be on May 23 rd with Baseball catechism and a party. RCIA - We wish to extend our congratulations to those who were baptized at the Easter Vigil: Jocelyn and Meagan Peck, along with Jennifer Aoude who was baptized, confirmed and celebrated the Eucharist and Cynthia Hunt who was confirmed. We ask that as a parish community we continue to pray for them to grow and mature in the Christian life and to develop a genuine Catholic world view. Confirmation. On Friday, April 29 th our young people celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at Sacred Heart Church with 84 other youth from the surrounding parishes. Congratulations to all as they now have completed their full initiation as Catholics. Many blessings to: Patrick Bak, Arthur Bilis, Alyssa Bryn, Patryca Chmielewska, Luke Dery, Alicia Garamy, Coleman Hunt, Rafal Lachcik, Marisa Mason, Daniel Mikucki, Matthew Puchala, Colin Siegmund, Isabelle Tran, and Lukasz Trzuskot. The young confirmandi from St. Joseph s are invited to celebrate in our parish at the 9:30 a.m. liturgy on May 15th with a brunch in the Rectory after Mass. MAY BIRTHDAYS We are pleased to report that the following are celebrating their birthdays this month: Sally Barnaby (92), Nellie Ziemba (93) and Stasia Sableski who will be 100 years young on May 25 th. We wish these young ladies a happy day with family and friends and hope they even try to dance around the maypole! BINGO I am pleased to report that many volunteers stepped forward at the Bingo meeting on April 26 th and offered their services to re-introduce Bingo at St. Joseph School. Opening night is May 12 th at 6:30 p.m. which will feature special food, pastry, free coffee and door prizes. We invite our regular players, new players, parents and volunteers to make this a very special evening. If anyone would be willing to bake some pastry for the evening or donate a gift for an attendance prize we would be most grateful. TRIP TO ROME With great joy and anticipation, I am looking forward to participating in the beatification of John Paul II on Sunday, May 1 st at the Vatican Square. Together with the 25 pilgrims we will carry our personal intentions to the tombs of the apostles especially to the tomb of John Paul II. Many religious, spiritual and cultural events are being planned in Rome on this happy occasion. I hope our time will allo us to participate at least in some of these events. I recommend you watch the ceremonies on television with a devotional attitude and witness the unfolding history. HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION HSA Buddy Class Car Wash and Lemonade and Cookie Sale. Saturday, May 7 th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Joseph School Parking Lot. $5 donation requested. Proceeds to benefit the HSA Scholarship Fund. Get Mom s car washed just in time for Mother s Day! Enjoy a treat while you wait! Meetings. Board Meeting May 3, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Spanish Room. General Meeting May 17, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Special Guest - Dr. Josephson, Superintendent of Schools and a Family Fitness Night CLUB WINNERS March 26, #6 Lynn A. Wagner; April 2, 2011-#80 Dwayne Levasseur; April 9, 2011-#129 Jeannie Duclos; April 16, 2011-#136 Lena Moroz; April 23, 2011-#139 Ed Kokocinski; April 30, 2011-#35 Ed Babula. PARTNERS IN CHARITY APPEAL UPDATE We are pleased to announce that as of April 25, 2011, we have received and delivered cash/pledges totaling $18, to the Partners in Charity office in the Diocese of Worcester. We need to raise an additional $6, to meet our quota. Thank you to all who have contributed to this Appeal. If you have not yet made your cash or pledge donation, please help us to attain our goal of $25,000 by making your contribution as soon as possible. There are pledge cards in the pews. Our average gift is $99.00 but no gift is too small. - Betty Sabaj & Carolyn Swierzbin, co-chairs

4 Page 4 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights will hold their monthly meeting on May 4 th at 7 p.m. in the Parish Conference Room. MONTH OF MAY Crowning of the Blessed Mother Statue will take place on Monday, May 9 th at 7 p.m. It will include a procession with the Children of Mary and the children of the First Communion class dressed in their formal attire. All organizations and parishioners are invited to take part in this annual tribute to Our Lady. Devotions Sundays after the 11 a.m. Mass, Mondays at 7 p.m. in English, and Fridays at 7 p.m. in Polish. At St. Andrew Bobola Church bilingual services will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. DONATIONS Immediate Needs of St. Joseph School. In memory of: Anna Kusek by Daniel G. Oconnor; Albert Plouffe by Norman Czyzewski, Ed & June Deary, Theresa Wagner, Lena Moroz, Sylvia Kozlowski, Ann & Kathryn Gressak, Gladys Dowgiewicz, Nancy & Cliff Collins, Maryann & Dan Mackowiak, Christine, Georgette, Alan, Dennis Dudek, Ann & David, Jon & Katie Lavalee, Helen & Theodore Podles, Arthur & Theresa Graves, Glayds Grochowski, Albert Pequin, Yvette Rogala, Madge Gromelski, Theresa Jankowski. St. Joseph School Gymnasium Fund. I:n memory of Edward Motyka by M/M Robert Motyka, M/M Douglas Czajkowski. Friends of St. Joseph School Fund. In memory of Dorothy Gelineau from Joanne Minarik, John & Arlene Gasparik. FESTIVAL NEWS Garage Sale. Is an important of the Festival fundraising. On Saturday May 7 th from 9-12 noon we will accepting your donations. No TV s, electrical appliances. Your donations should be presentable and have a certain value. Money Raffle. Additional tickets are available either at the school or at the rectory. Please make your returns as soon as possible. KRONIKA PARAFIALNA II NIEDZIELA WIELKANOCNA - 01 MAJA 2011 ÐWI TO MIºOSIERDZIA BOòEGO Druga zbiórka w dzisiejsz niedziel jest przeznaczona na rozne ubezpieczenia ktore placimy przez W najbliósz niedziel druga zbiórka jest przeznaczona na wydatki ogrewania I elektryke. PIERWSZA KOMUNIA ÐWI TA Dzisiaj na Mszy Ðwi tej o godz. 9:30 przeóywamy w naszej parafii Uroczystoу Pierwszej Komunii Ðwi tej. Gratulujemy wszystkim dzieciom, które przygotowywa»y si do tego wspania»ego dnia przez wiele miesi cy i óyczymy im wielu»ask Boóych. W tym roku po raz pierwszy Sakrament Eucharystii przyjmuj : Kylee Croteau, Adriana Duby, David Fleck, Joseph Fleck, Deniella Harwood, Alexander Lows, Christopher Mahlert, Nicolas Micciche, Meagan Peck, Gabriella Piwowarczyk, Aidin Rosario, Adam Sacco i Anna Ðmieszek. Niech Jezus przyj ty w Komunii Ðwi tej wype»ni wasze serca mi»oñci do Boga. Kartki z óyczeniami dla dzieci przyjmuj cych Pierwsz Komuni Ðwi t moóna sk»adaƒ na plebanii albo w Biurze Rel. Ed. Oraz w specjalnych koszykach w koñciele.

5 Page 5 NIEDZIELA MILOSIERDZIA BOZEGO W pierwsz niedziel kaódego miesi ca spotykamy si na naboóe½stwie do Mi»osierdzia Boóego. Dzisiejsza niedziela jest szczegolna poniewaz bedzie ogloszony Blogoslawionym Jan Pawel II ktory rozszerzyl swieto Milosierdzia Bozego na caly Kosciol.. Ðwi to Mi»osierdzia Boóego zosta»o ustanowione, aby przypominaƒ nam, óe kaódy, kto si ucieka do Boga, nawet jeñli jest najwi kszym grzesznikiem, otrzyma przebaczenie grzechów i powróci do jednoñci z Bogiem i KoÑcio»em.W nasze parafii b dziemy si modliƒ Koronk do Mi»osierdzia Boóego o godz. 15:00 i otrzymamy b»ogos»awie½stwo NajÑwi tszym Sakramentem. PIERWSZY PI TEK MIESI CA Naboóe½stwo Pierwszego Pi tku miesi ca ma bardzo d»ug histori. Tego dnia odprawia si wi cej Mszy Ðwi tych, organizuje adoracje NajÑwi tszego Sakramentu, spowiedzi i modlitwy przez ca»y dzie½. Podobnie i w naszej parafii. Zach camy wszystkich tych, którzy nie pracuj lub mieszkaj w poblióu koñcio»a, aby wzi li udzia» w Mszach Ðw. o godz. 6:30 i 7:00 rano do» czaj c si do cz»onków Towarzystwa NajÑwi tszego Serca. Adoracja NajÑwi tszego Sakramentu rozpocznie si po Mszy Ðw. o godz. 7:00 i potrwa do godz. 15:00 i zostanie zako½czona Koronk do Mi»osierdzia i b»ogos»awie½stwem NajÑwi tszym Sakramentem. Ponadto, zostanie odprawiona Msza o 19:00 w j zyku polskim. Pó» godziny przed wieczorn Msz Ðw. moóna przyst piƒ do Sakramentu Pokuty. 10 LAT POLSKIEJ SZKOºY SOBOTNIEJ W naszej parafii od 10 lat istnieje Polska Sobotnia Szko»a. Z tej okazji 14 maja odb dzie si bankiet po» czony z zabaw. Zapraszamy wszystkich serdecznie. Ch tnych do wzi cia udzia»u w zabawie prosimy o kontakt z: Marzen Koli½ski lub Bernadet Rogalsk PARTNERS IN CHARITY Z przyjemnoñci informujemy, óe 25 kwietnia 2011 r. przekazaliñmy $18, do diecezjalnego biura Partners in Charity w Worcester. Pozosta»o jeszcze $6,315.50, które musimy wp»aciƒ do diecezji aby osi gn ƒ postawiony przed nasz parafi cel tj. $ JeÑli jeszcze nie z»oóy»eñ swojej ofiary moóesz to zrobiƒ teraz pomagaj c parafii wywi zaƒ si z zobowi za½ w terminie. Odpowiednie koperty moóna znaleïƒ w»awkach w koñciele. Dzi kujemy wszystkim za z»oóone ofiary. - Betty Sabaj i Carolyn Swierzbin MIESI C MAJ Koronacja Figury Matki Boskiej odb dzie si w poniedzia»ek, 9 maja o godz. 19:00 NA uroczyst procesj zapraszamy Dzieci Maryi oraz dzieci Pierwszokomunijne. Wszystkie grupy parafialne oraz parafianie s równieó zaproszeni aby oddaƒ czeñƒ Matce Boóej. Naboóe½stwa majowe w poniedzia»ki o 19:00 w j zyku angielskim i w pi tki o 19:00 w j zyku polskim. W parafii Ñw. Andrzeja Boboli w Dudley naboóe½stwa dwuj zyczne b d si odbywa»y w Ñrody o 18:30 i niedziele o 14:00. SOBOTNIE CZUWANIE Wszystkich, którym bliski jest papieó Jan Pawe» II zapraszamy na wieczorne czuwanie do nasze Bazyliki w sobot 30 kwietnia na godz. 19:00. º cz c si duchowo z pielgrzymami, którzy udaj si na uroczystoñci beatyfikacyjne do Rzymu, sp dzimy wieczór zapoznaj cy si z óyciem i nauczaniem Jana Paw»a II, a takóe b dziemy uwielbiali Boga za wstawiennictwem nowego b»ogos»awionego. W modlitewnej atmosferze podzikujemy Bogu za wielkiego pasterza i czlowieka wiary.

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