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.; 7:00 p.m. (Polish) Weekdays 6:30 a.m. (mon-fri); 7:00 a.m. (tue, fri, 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. - 12 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 01570 Phone: 508-943-0467 Fax: 508-943-0808 e-mail: rectory@stjosephwebster.com www.saintjosephbasilica.com SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL 47 Whitcomb Street, Webster Phone: 508-943-0378 Fax: 508-949-0581 www.saintjosephschool.net Principal... Mr. Michael Hackenson Secretary... Mrs. Cynthia Belanger RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/RCIA Phone: 508-943-0467 ext.: 115 e-mail: reled@stjosephwebster.com FELICIAN SISTERS Phone: 508-943-2228
Page 2 November 29, 2015 29 listopada - 2015r. Masses for the week Msze Św. w Tygodniu Sunday Vigil 4:00pm God s blessings on Edward and Anna Kudron on the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary - int. Son, Joseph Sunday - November 29 - First Sunday of Advent 7:00 O spokoj duszy sw.p Marii i Władyslawa Przybyło i Władysława Skowron - int. Córka Maria z rodziną 8:15 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica 9:30 r.s. Edward Dowgiewicz II on the anniversary of his birthday - int. Brothers, Mark and Richard 11:00 s.p. Zofia i Tadeus Tomos - int. Córka Monday - November 30 6:30 Za wypominki Tuesday-December 1 6:30 r.s. Adelard M. Lariviere - int. Edward Sitkowski, Roland Malboeuf and John Hickey 7:00 r.s. Joseph J. Knych - int. Edward Sitkowski, Roland Malboeuf and John Hickey Wednesday - December 2 6:30 God s blessing through the intercession of St. Joseph 7:00pm For all the petitions to our Patron submitted by family members and friends Thursday - December 3 6:30 r.s. John (anniv.) and Joseph Czechowski - int. Niece Joan A. Comeau Friday - December 4 - First Friday 6:30 r.s. Stasia J. Nalepa - int. Edward Sitkowski, Roland Malboeuf and John Hickey 7:00 Sacred Heart Society - Deceased members 8:30 r.s. Theresa and Mary Przystas - int. Louis Przystas and family 7:00pm r.s. Anna Grzych - int. Virginia Woznicki & family Saturday - December 5 7:00 r.s. Felix Nowak - int. Family Sunday Vigil 4:00 Family Mass r.s. Theresa Przystas (1st anniv.) - int. Husband, Louis and family Sunday - December 6 7:00 O spokój duszy sp Marii i Władysława Przybyło i Władysława Skowron - int. Córka Maria z rodziną 8:15 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica 9:30 r.s. Joseph Augustynski - int. Wife, Rita 11:00 s.p. Aleksandra Orlowska - int. Edward Sitkowski, Roland Malboeuf and John Hickey I-25 Club Winner for 10th week #181 - John Gogolinski Membership dues may be paid to your captain. SHARING OUR BLESSINGS-November 22, 2015 Weekly $4455 (including $279 in loose money); Diocesan Obligations $16; Fuel $132; Catholic Camp. For Human Development $811.15 (including $72.15 in loose money. Weekly Budget $7000 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Stewardship Note: But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand. We celebrate Advent each year in preparation of the birth of Jesus, His first coming, as we await his second coming. In this Advent season, use the sacrament of Reconciliation to strengthen your relationship with Jesus. It s never too late. The Coming Kingdom - Jeremiah could see it coming the kingship of Jesus and the restoration of Jerusalem. But was anybody listening? Is anybody listening now? It must have been tough being a prophet, but Jeremiah was persistent in his message because he knew that it needed to be heard. Also persistent in his message is Paul as he encourages the Thessalonians and all of us to live in accordance with the kingship that Jeremiah foretold. He encourages us to conduct ourselves in ways of holiness so that we may be well prepared for the king s coming. Finally, Jesus himself tells us to be ever diligent so that we may gain favor before our God and King. Jeremiah could see the kingship of Jesus coming. As we begin the season of Advent, Paul and Jesus tell us not only how to prepare for the Kingdom, but how to live it day to day. First Sunday of Advent Prayer - May God help us with his grace, so that we may start Advent with enthusiasm and good will by going to meet Christ, our Redeemer, with good works. May Mary, the Daughter of Zion chosen by God to be the Mother of the Redeemer, guide and accompany us and make our preparation for Christmas rich in joy and good fruit. Praised by Jesus Christ! Amen. - St. John Paul II NOTE - The new chasuble for this Advent reflects the traditional prominent purple color and will enhance our Liturgical Celebration in this special time of the year. It is a donation of Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki. Next weekend s second collection is designated for our parish obligations to the Diocese Knights of Columbus #12980 - meeting to be held on Wednesday, Dec., 2 at 7:00pm in the school conference room. Thank you to this fine parish organization for distributing over 120 turkeys to our school families, parishioners and Food Share. We are also grateful to WalMart that donated 20 turkeys to make a Happy 2015 Thanksgiving Day for many. First Friday - adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will begin after the 7:00am Mass which is designated for the Deceased Members of the Sacred Heart Society and will conclude at 3:00pm. Adorers are asked to attend at their appointed time. Mass will also be celebrated at 7:00pm.
Page 3 OPłATKI The Christmas wafers were first associated with the Nativity of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world and constitute an essential element of the family Christmas vigil supper. This custom is celebrated by millions of people and is continually growing because it symbolizes the Blessed Sacrament and Jesus who is forever the Bread of Life. Breaking the opłatek with members of your family means sharing life, difficulties, joy and peace throughout the year. An explanation of the ritual of the breaking of the opłatek is printed on the packet. Opłatki will be blessed this weekend at the 4:00pm Mass and available in the sacristy. A donation of $3 is appreciated. Pierogi Sale - to satisfy your Christmas palate cheese and cabbage pierogi made on the premises may be ordered for pick up on Dec., 19 & 20th. Order forms available at entrances to Basilica. Dozen for $16 - half - dozen $8. ANGEL GIVING TREE The Angel Giving Tree in the sanctuary and at the front entrance of the Basilica gives us the opportunity to exercise our Christmas spirit in the Advent Season. We ask you to take an angel and make it part of your Christmas giving. By providing assistance to children and elderly you are becoming an angle 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 have a difficult time meeting expenses in these economic times. Please place the angel on your gift and place it under the tree in the sanctuary before December 15th to allow time for distribution. If you prefer to donate a monetary gift, please bring it to the rectory or place in collection basket. Your gifts will put smiles on the faces of the less fortunate, especially the children. DEVOTION AND NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH On Wednesday, Dec. 2nd at 7:00pm, we will celebrate the Votive Mass to St. Joseph followed by the Novena. Please make a special effort in this Advent Season to join us so that we may better understand that love comes from God and obtain needed graces especially in this time of Advent. Once our hearts are opened to love, then the face of the world will be changed. Members of the Holy Rosary Sodality will carry our Patron s statue into the sanctuary. We are grateful for the graces requested through the intercession of St. Joseph and the offerings you place in the petition box. FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO - join us on December 4th at St. Joseph School Cafeteria for a fun-filled evening. Doors open at 5:00pm and games begin at 6:45pm. Members of the St. Anne Society will be on hand to assist our players. CHRISTMAS TREE BLESSING AND LIGHTING AND MEGA RAFFLE DRAWING All families and parishioners are invited to the Annual St. Joseph School Tree blessing and lighting on Sat., December 5th following the 4:00pm Family Mass. Refreshments will be served in the cafeteria. Calling all our Basilica bakers to share their special holiday pastries with our parishioners, parents and friends on this special occasion. Children in attendance will receive a special treat and can meet St. Nicholas. The Home School Assoc. Holiday Shop, located in the gym will be open for the children s private shopping. Prices will not exceed $5. Hot chocolate will be served and children may have photos taken with St. Nicholas. Please bring your camera and join us for a fun evening. Mega Raffle Drawing: Prizes : 1st- $3,000; 2nd $1,000; 3rd $500. Raffle tickets are $25 each or a book of 3 for $50 and are available at the rectory. Last week to be part of this drawing. Tickets will be sold after masses on November 28 & 29th. Please return your ticket stubs as soon as possible. Thank you to all who have already sent in your returns. God Bless You-Szczęsć Boże! ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN S CLUB The Annual Christmas Party - will be held on Tues., Dec., 8th at the Lodge Restaurant on Rte. 16, Webster. Cocktail hour at 5:30pm and dinner will be served at 6:15pm. Entrée choices are: marinated chicken or baked haddock, served with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, salad, rolls & butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased from President, Jo-Ann Canty at (508)943-8587 or Patty Williams (508)943-8455 no later than Tues., Dec. 1st. The SJPWC - has a limited number of collectibles for Christmas giving - Cat s Meow Ornaments ($15) and Shelf Sitters ($20) depicting the Basilica for sale. Please contact Jo- Ann Canty at (508)943-8587 or Zofia Walker (508)943-4826 if interested. SAVE THE DATE - The Hospitality Committee invites you to a Christmas Social on Saturday, December 19th after the 4:00pm Mass in the school cafeteria. We ask parishioners to bring their favorite soups, chowders, stews, chili, breads, desserts, etc. for all to enjoy. Please call Janet Stoica at (508)735-8095 as to what food you will bring to share. CASH CALENDAR WINNERS Nov. 22 - $100, Rebecca K. Wagner, Webster; Nov. 23 - $50 Theresa Gwozdz, Webster; No. 24 - $50, Reine Gorski, Webster; Nov. 25 - $50, Katie Scott, Webster; Nov. 26 - $50, Joel Phelps, Dudley; Nov. 27 - $75, Corie R.Wagner (second time winner) Webster; Nov. 28 - $50, Joe Borowski, Webster. SCHOOL NEWS-Mark your Calendar - Christmas Pageant rehearsals are under way. Our students are excitedly practicing for their annual performance on Sunday, December 13th at 2:00pm at the Bartlett High School Auditorium. We ask parishioners to join our school parents to an enjoyable Sunday afternoon.
Page 4 RITES OF INSTALLATION On Thursday, Dec. 3rd, Bishop McManus will celebrate the Rites of Installation for candidates enrolled in the Diocesan Diaconate Formation program. This uplifting ceremony will take place at St. Anne Parish, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury at 7:00pm. Mr. Stephen T. Kohut, a parishioner and Eucharistic Minister, at our Basilica will be part of this program. We congratulate him and his family and pray that his journey to Diaconate will be filled with joy and God s grace. Jubilee Year of Mercy On Sunday, December 13th at 4:00pm at St. Paul Cathedral, Bishop McManus will open the Jubilee Year of Mercy. The Bishop has designated St. Joseph Basilica as a Church of pilgrimages, indulgences and special devotions throughout the year of mercy. Pope Francis stated, That mercy is a bridge connecting God and the human family. The Jubilee year in the Advent Season reminds us that Jesus whose coming we await is a visible sign of God s mercy. Let us pray that the great privilege extended to St. Joseph Basilica will open us in the spirit of prayer for all the visiting pilgrims and deepen our love for God and one another. PILGRIMAGE TO VIENNA AND POLAND Under the spiritual leadership of Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki and Rev. Thomas Tokarz we are offering a Pilgrimage to Vienna and Poland July 5 July 16, 2016 (10 nights/11days). The all inclusive tour from Boston costs $3860 per person, double occupancy. For detailed information, please refer to the flyers which are placed at the entrances of our Basilica. OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious education classes will be held on Monday, November 30th at 5:30pm in the school. Confirmation Class - will meet on Sunday, Dec., 6th 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 Ornament Party - Join us on Wednesday, December 9th at 5:30pm to make an ornament that celebrates the true Reason for the Season. We will meet downstairs in the Emmaus Ctr. Youth Mass - on Saturday, December 12th at 4:45pm at St. Andrew Bobola Church. This Mass will begin the Jubilee of Mercy in which every family in attendance will receive a candle to light when they pray during the year. Fr. Korcz invites all members to attend and to also participate in the readings. UPCOMING EVENTS St. Nikolaus Polka Dance-Sun., Dec. 6, 2-6pm at German American Cultural Society, Pawtucket. Featuring Eddie Foreman Orchestra. Call (401)726-9873 for details. Reflections on the Prophets - is designed for adult discussion of this portion of Holy Scripture. Sessions will be held at St. Louis Church Hall, Webster at 6:30pm on Thurs. Dec. 3rd and continuing every 2 weeks. There is no fee. Please bring a bible and a friend. Light refreshments will be available. Holiday Vendor Fair - to be held at St. Roch Church, Oxford, MA on Sat., Dec. 5th from noon 6:00pm in the church hall. Free admission. Call (508)987-8987 for details. Mission of Mercy to Haiti - during school vacation Feb. 15-20, 2016 for high school teens and parents. Cost $1575pp, incl. food, lodging & transportation. Deposit of $50 due before Nov. 30th. Please refer to flyers at entrances to Basilica. PACC - Children s Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, December 6 at 2:00pm Multicultural Advent Concert in Worcester - on Dec. 6th at 2:00pm join with music ministries from around the Worcester Diocese as they celebrate their 10th annual Multicultural Advent concert at St. Catherine of Sweden Church, 596 Cambridge St., Worcester followed by complimentary refreshments downstairs. Our Lady of Guadalupe Workshop - to be held on Sat., Dec. 12th, her Feast Day. This will satisfy the requirements for the Marian Series from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. Kindergarten and up are invited. Scouts and nonscouts can earn a patch. This event will begin at 5:30pm at St. Paul s Cathedral, Worcester, including the Spanish Mass at 7:00pm (one of the requirements). The cost pp is $5 - patch included. If interested contact Linda Brink at (508)949-0335. Annual Mass to remember children who have died - you are invited to the Pieta annual mass to honor and remember all of our children on Mon., Dec. 14th at 7:00pm at St. George Church, 40 Brattle St., Worcester. All families who have a lost a child are asked to attend. Refreshments will be served after Mass. Call Outreach Coordinator at (508) 853-0183 for details. Men s Cursillo in December - Cursillo or short course in Christianity is an uplifting and educational experience. The weekend is conducted by a team of laypeople and clergy who deliver organized talks and discussions. The next men s Cursillo weekend will be held December 17-20 at the Prindle Conference Center in Charlton, MA. For additional information please contact Carolyn Galgano at (508) 847-7005. Pilgrimage to Malta in the Footsteps of St. Paul - November 7-18, 2016, sponsored by Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Worcester. The Maltese archipelago lies virtually in the heart of the Mediterranean. The Islands have rightly been described as an open-air museum. Malta is known for its history, sunny weather, beautiful beaches and its devotion to St. Paul. The total cost for the trip, with three meals a day is $2,850.00. We will stay in one hotel (All Inclusive Resort) at all times and will make day trips and cruises. Please find more information on www.olcworcester.com or call Christine Szymczak (508)-865-9390 or Fr. Richard Polek (508)-410-8016.
Page 5 KRONIKA PARAFIALNA PIERWSZA NIEDZIELA ADWENTU Rozpoczynamy dziś Adwent okres liturgiczny, w którym przypominamy sobie, że Pan Jezus przyjdzie do nas. Przyjdzie w dniu Bożego Narodzenia, ale przede wszystkim przyjdzie w dniu ostatnim. Czy zastanie nas przygotowanych? To w dużej mierze zależy od nas. Aby to przyszłe spotkanie nie napawało nas lękiem, lecz było oczekiwane z radością, trzeba już dzisiaj rozpoznać Pana i przyjąć Go, gdy przychodzi w modlitwie, w Eucharystii, w sakramencie pokuty, w drugim człowieku. Druga kolekta w przeszłym tygodniu będzie przeznaczona na Zobowiązania Diecezjalne. MODLITW NA PIERWSZĄ NIEDZIELĘ ADWENTU Niech Bóg wspomoże nas swoją łaską, abyśmy rozpoczęli Adwent z entuzjazmem i dobra wolą idąc na spotkanie Chrystusa, naszego Zbawcy niosąc ze sobą dobre uczynki. Niechaj Maryja, Córka Syjonu, wybrana przez Boga prowadzi nas i wspiera oraz uczyni nasze przygotowanie do Bożego Narodzenia bogatym w radość i owocnym czasem. Niech będzie pochwalony Jezus Chrystus. Amen Ornat w kolorze fioletowym, który będziemy używali w czasie Adwentu, odzwierciedla tradycyjną prominentną purpurę i podkreśla oraz uwydatnia znaczenie liturgicznych celebracji w tym szczególnym okresie. Nowy ornat został ufundowany przez ks. prałata Antoniego Czarneckiego. PIERWSZOPIĄTKOWA ADORACJA Adoracja Najświętszego Sakramentu rozpocznie się po Mszy św. o godz. 7:00, która będzie sprawowana w intencji zmarłych członków Sacred Hear Society. Adoracja potrwa do godz. 15:00 i zakończy się Koronka do Miłosierdzia Bożego. Mszą św. Po Polsku o godz. 19:00. Pół godziny przed Mszą możliwość spowiedzi. OPŁATKI Opłatki stanowią bardzo ważny element Tradycji Bożonarodzeniowych do których należy Wieczerza Wigilijna. Tradycja ta, tak bardzo bliska nam Polakom, rozszerza się dzięki symbolicznemu znaczeniu Opłatka, który jednoznacznie wskazuje na Nowonarodzonego Chrystusa, a także jest znakiem pokoju i pojednania, który ludzie dzielą miedzy siebie w trakcie składania życzeń. Opłatki na nasze świąteczne stoły zostaną poświęcone w sobotę 28 listopada na Mszy św. o godz. 16:00. Poświęcone opłatki będą dostępne w zakrystii. Mile widziana ofiara $3 za paczkę. Bóg zapłać. ANGEL GIVING TREE Tradycyjne już u nas choinki z aniołkami znajdujące się przy prezbiterium i w wejściu do Bazyliki dają nam możliwość stworzenia świątecznego nastroju w czasie adwentu. Prosimy o wzięcie aniołka i przez to stanie się częścią bożonarodzeniowego ducha ofiarowywania. Pomagając dzieciom i osobom starszym stajemy się aniołami mądrości, edukacji i miłosierdzia, które rozświetlają czas Świąt dla bliźnich w potrzebie. Istnieje duże zapotrzebowanie na wsparcie opłat za szkołę dla rodzin, które pragną by ich dzieci uczęszczały no Szkoły św. Józefa., ale doświadczają trudności finansowych i nie są w stanie same sprostać takiemu wydatkowi. Prosimy umieszczać aniołki na zapakowanych prezentach i położyć je pod drzewkami w Bazylice. Prezenty będą zbierane do 15 grudnia. Datki pieniężne prosimy przynosić na plebanię lub wkładać do koszyków z kolektą. Wasze prezenty z pewnością spowodują wiele radości w sercach tych, których doświadcza los, zwłaszcza dzieci. Bóg zapłać. POŚWIĘCENIE CHOINKI Wszystkich parafian wraz z rodzinami zapraszamy na doroczne błogosławieństwo choinki, które odbędzie się w najbliższa sobotę, 5 grudnia, po Mszy św. o godz. 16:00. Po poświęceniu dzieci są zaproszone na spotkanie w szkolnej kafeterii. Dla każdego uczestnika gorąca czekolada i poczęstunek, oraz możliwość dokonania świątecznego zakupu w sklepiku zorganizowanym przez HSA. Przewidziane również spotkanie ze św. Mikołajem. Każde dziecko będzie mogło zrobić sobie pamiątkowe zdjęcie z tym ukochanym Świętym. LOSOWANIE MEGE RAFFLE Losowanie odbędzie się w sobotę, 5 grudnia w szkolnej kafeterii tuż po Mszy św. o godz. 16:00 i poświęceniu choinki. To już ostatni weekend kiedy można zakupić kupony w cenie $25 za jeden lub $50 za trzy. Można je również nabyć w biurze parafialnym lub u członków Rady Parafialnej: Tony Kusek (508) 943-7057, Sylvia Kitka (508)943-0201, lub Betty Sabaj (508)943-8570 Do wygrania: pierwsza nagroda: $3000, druga nagroda: $1000, trzecia nagroda: $500. ZAPRASZAMY!!! DIAKONAT W najbliższy czwartek, 3 grudnia biskup Robert McManus uroczyście odprawi ryt przyjęcia kandydatów do diakonatu w naszej diecezji. Ceremonia odbędzie się w parafii św. Anny w Shrewsbury o godz. 19:00. Ta uroczystość jest ważna dla naszej wspólnoty również dlatego, że jednym z kandydatów do diakonatu stałego jest nasz parafianin, Stephen Kohut, który obecnie posługuje w naszej parafii jako Szafarz Eucharystii. Gratulujemy i życzymy wielu łask Bożych na drodze do posługi Diakonatu. ROK MIŁOSIERDZIA Za dwa tygodnie, w niedzielę, 13 grudnia w katedrze św. Pawła, nasz biskup, Robet McManus, na uroczystej Eucharystii o godz. 16:00 rozpocznie obchody Roku Miłosierdzia. Na ten rok nasza Bazylika została wybrana na centralne miejsce pielgrzymek i obchodów. Papież Franciszek powiedział, że Miłosierdzie jest pomostem łączącym Boga z rodzina ludzką. Rok Miłosierdzia w kontekście Adwentu przypomina nam, że Jezus, którego przyjścia oczekujemy jest widzialnym znakiem Bożego Miłosierdzia. Módlmy się zatem, aby ten wielki przywilej jaki spływa na naszą Bazylikę pomógł nam otworzyć się w duchu modlitwy na przyjęcie pielgrzymów i pogłębi naszą miłość do Boga i siebie nawzajem. CHRISTMAS SHOW Za dwa tygodnie, w niedzielę 13 grudnia, dzieci z naszej szkoły zapraszają na świąteczne przedstawienie, które zaprezentują nam w Bartlett High School o godz. 14:00. Zapraszamy wszystkich do skorzystania z tej wspaniałej okazji, aby podziwiać nasze pociechy prezentujące swoje talenty na scenie, jak również lepiej nam lepiej i głębiej przeżyć atmosferę Świąt Narodzenia Pańskiego. PIELGRZYMKA NA MALTĘ - ŚLADAMI ŚW. PAWŁA Parafia Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej w Worcester zaprasza na pielgrzymkę na Maltę w dniach 7-18 listopada 2016 roku. Malta to piękna wyspa na Morzu Śródziemnym, słynąca a bogatej historii, zabytków, pobytu św. Pawła i plaż. Całkowity koszt (z 3 posiłkami dziennie) wynosi $2,850. Podczas pobytu będziemy nocować w jednym hotelu (All Inclusive Resort) i codziennie będziemy mieć wycieczki autokarowe po wyspie lub statkiem wokół wysp archipelagu Malty.
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Joseph Basilica #511990 53 Whitcomb Street Webster, MA 01570 TELEPHONE 508 943-0467 CONTACT PERSON Fr. Gregory Chodkowski 508 612 8526 EMAIL: terry@stjosephwebster.com 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