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. - 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. Donald F. Cushing 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 9, 2014 9 listopada 2014r. Masses for the week Msze Św. w Tygodniu Sunday Vigil 4:00pm r.s. Agnes Walkowiak - int. Husband Robert Sunday - November 9 7:00 ś.p. Maria i Franiszek Szczepaniak - int. córka, Anna z rodziną 8:15 ś.p. Krystyna Czerniakiewicz i Janina Wóźniakowska - int. córka Małgorzata Zdaniecka 9:30 r.s. Bernard S. Przelomski, Sr. - int. Wife and family 11:00 O Boże błogosławienstwo dla Sary Kolinski z okazji 16 urodzin - int. rodzice Monday - November 10 6:30 Za wypominki 2:00pm Brookside Nursing Home For the Parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica Tuesday November 11 6:30 r.s. Joseph T. Ostrokolowicz, Bessie T. (Ostrokolowicz) Kozub, Genevieve A. (Ostrokolowicz) McNamara & Chester Ostrokolowicz - int. Peter P. Ostrokolowicz 7:00 For all deceased Veterans whose earthly remains at St. Joseph Garden of Peace awaiting resurrection - int. Msgr. A. Czarnecki Wednesday - November 12 6:30 r.s. Florence Sniadach (anniv.) - int. Dorothy Sabaj and family 7:00pm For all participating in the Novena and Devotion to St. Joseph Thursday - November 13 6:30 r.s. Inge Lilla - int. Louis & Theresa Przystas Friday - November 14 6:30 r.s. Ludwik Bomba (anniv.), Stanisław, Mieczysław and Władyslaw Bomba - int. Family 7:00 For all deceased benefactors of St. Joseph Basilica and School-Walter Kolak, Bernard and Jane Kozik, John Markiewicz, Wanda Sitkowski and Loretta Wawrzyniak - int. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki Saturday November 15 7:00 r.s. Robert Dumas - int. Williams family Sunday Vigil 4:00 r.s. Albert S. Knych (anniv.) and Constance M. Knych - int. Daughter Jean, husband Tom and family Sunday - November 16 7:00 ś.p. Anna Waskie (3r. śm.) - int. rodzina Wójćik 8:15 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica 9:30 r.s. Catherine Knych - int. Bernard Knych & family 11:00 ś.p. Janusz Majczak - int. siostra I-25 Club Winner for 7th week #15 Lorraine Brezniak SHARING OUR BLESSINGS-November 2, 2014 Weekly $4349.41 (incl. $296.84 in loose money); Diocesan Obligations $1275.15 (incl. $164.15 in loose money); Fuel $66; All Saints Day $910; Electronic Giving $369 Weekly budget $7000 - $30.44 under DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA November 9, 2014 The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. - Psalm 46:8 THE TEMPLE AND WORSHIP In all of today s readings. The temple is prominently mentioned. Ezekiel speaks of streams of living water flowing out from the temple, watering the desert, bringing life to all living things, offering fresh healing to God s people. Paul reminds the Corinthians that their faith rests upon the firmest of foundations, Christ himself. More than that, Paul reveals that those who follow Christ are themselves temples, temples of the Holy Spirit; that is, God dwells not only with them, but in them. For the Jews of Jesus time, the temple had come to be identified with the presence of God and the only place where authentic worship of God took place. Jesus had a different perception. Jesus identified himself not with the temple, but as the temple. In so doing, Jesus indicated a dramatic shift in what it means to worship God, to be in God s presence. No longer was a place to be the focus of prayer. Instead, a person, the person of Jesus Christ, becomes the center of our worship This week s second collection is for Higher Energy and Fuel Costs. Next weekend s second is designated to assist the victims of the Middle East violence. Reminder: The St. Joseph Polish Women s Club Splash of Panache vendor event will be held on Sun., Nov. 9th at Point Breeze Restaurant from 1-5:00pm. Join us for an afternoon of fun, friendship, special gifts raffle, lottery raffle, attendance raffle and much, much more. Tickets will be sold after Masses this weekend. Bereavement Committee - wishes to thank all those who participated in the Annual Remembrance Mass on Sunday, Nov. 2, All Souls Day. A special thank you to V. Henrietta Panu for her calligraphy expertise in listing all the names of the deceased in our Memory Book. This special book is displayed near the Sacred Heart Altar during the month of November. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS This weekend, Nov. 8th & 9th, our Basilica Chapter of the Knight of Columbus are asking for donation at all Masses to purchase Thanksgiving turkeys to help those in need. It is our ninth year to help feed and brighten the day for at least some of these families. Thank you for your support. VETERAN S DAY is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans It is a federal and state holiday and will be observed on Tues. Nov. 11. St. Joseph School and the rectory will be closed.
Page 3 PARISH COUNCIL MESSAGE Following last week s announcement we would like to remind our parishioners that our Parish obligation to the Diocese bill is $6000-$7000 per month. The income from our monthly envelope collection covers less than half of the bill. We make every effort to pay the bill in full, however, other bills remain unpaid. It is the kind request of the members of the Parish Council that we should increase our weekly offertory. We thank you in advance for your understanding in the spirit of discipleship. We are grateful to many generous individuals who already donate above the suggested scale printed on the envelopes. Parish expenses have been reduced in every possible way and we cannot afford to dismiss personnel if we want to remain a viable community. Always grateful, - Your Parish Council When we take a step of faith and trust in God, we can never out-do Him. Blessings in some way always come back to the giver. PARISH COUNCIL - invites you to a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner (turkey and all the fixings) on Sat., Nov. 15th after the 4:00pm Mass in the school cafeteria. Tickets are $10pp; $5 for children under 12 and toddlers free. Tickets will be sold after masses on Nov. 8th and 9th or at the rectory. NOVENA AND DEVOTION TO ST. JOSEPH Every Wednesday at 7:00pm we ask parishioners and friends, who seek Divine assistance in their personal and family life through the intercession of St. Joseph, to join us for the Novena prayer. The primary role of not only St. Joseph, but all the saints is to lead all people to God. All graces received is obvious proof that God cares for our well being. On November 12th we ask members of the Knights of Columbus (12980 chapter) to assist in bringing our Patron s statue to the Sanctuary. Please use the forms available in the Chapel to request your petitions. Offerings gladly accepted. MONTH OF NOVEMBER All Soul s Day and the month of November brings our attention to eternal life and the souls of our loved ones who might be in Purgatory. I m glad that many of you scheduled masses for your deceased loved ones, participated in the liturgical service at the cemetery and placed decorative votive lights at the gravesites accompanied with your prayers. Some of you also made donations to various charities such as the parish and school in memory of your family members as a sign of their participation in the mission of the Church. These acts of love, charity and prayer are the bond to which we are united with those who have departed this world. Perhaps through these acts you fulfill the wish and request of your loved one. It has been widely discussed that sometimes good Catholics were deprived of a funeral mass which they rightfully deserve in virtue of their baptism. Please inform your wishes for a Catholic funeral to your children, funeral director and parish to make certain that masses and charitable donations in your memory are justified. MEGA RAFFLE TICKETS Early Bird Buyers Special - participants who make returns prior to November 10th will be eligible to win a free ticket of which (5) will be drawn. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be applied to our Parish Obligations to the Diocese. Prizes: 1st prize $4,000; 2nd prize $300; 3rd prize $200. Donation is $25 per ticket or a book of three for $50. You may place your returns in the collection basket. Drawing to be held on Sat., Dec. 6th in the St. Joseph School cafeteria following the 4:00pm Mass and blessing of the Christmas Tree. Additional tickets are available at the rectory. BINGO Bingo has returned to St. Joseph every Friday and we invite you to join us on Nov. 14th at 6:45pm in the school cafeteria. Doors will open at 5:00pm and we will feature special door prizes, delicious food and free coffee. Proceeds will benefit our parish and our school. SCHOOL NEWS We are pleased that our students in their creative costumes participated in our annual Halloween Parade. The children paraded around the neighborhood ending at the rectory this past Friday in celebration of this special day. Students and parents were greeted by Msgr. Czarnecki and enjoyed an array of treats. After School Tennis Program - will be offered on Tuesdays, Nov. 18, 25 & Dec. 2 & 9 at 3:15 4:15PM at the school gym. Cost is $50pp. Students will learn the fundamentals and fun of tennis. Refer to flyer at entrance to Basilica. Honoring our Veterans - on Mon., Nov. 10th our SJS students and staff will pay tribute to our local Veterans with a Red-White-Blue Day as a special program. Mark your calendar please join us on Sat., Dec. 6th for our Dec. Family Mass at 4:00pm. Our annual tree lighting ceremony will take place after Mass with a Christmas Dinner in our school cafeteria. Details will be forthcoming. BACK TO THE CHURCH WEEKEND Across the Diocese there is a common concern for the salvation of those who disregard Jesus teachings and His Church and do not participate in Divine Worship. This is being called stewardship renewal, entitled Back to Church Weekend. To help to bring these people back to Church is the obligation of everyone, priests, deacons, family members, friends, etc. We would like to invite those individuals who have drifted away from the Church to join us on Saturday - November 15th for 4:00pm Mass followed by (Thanksgiving Supper), or on November 23-Christ the King and November 30 First Sunday of Advent for Liturgical Services. You may offer to accompany them to Church or provide us with their names. Above all pray to the Holy Spirit to enlighten their mind and heart. To bring someone back to the Church is a great act of evangelization and discipleship. Special Offer Grave Lots during the month of November, we offer single grave lots at a 10% discount and multiple grave lots at a 15% discount. Please call St. Joseph rectory at (508)943-0467 for details and brochures.
Page 4 SPECIAL COLLECTION His Excellency, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, Pres., of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops asks our parish to take up a collection to aid the victims of the violence in Iraq, Syria and Gaza. These funds will be used by Catholic Relief Services and other Catholic agencies working in partnership with the local Church to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs in the areas mentioned above and in the surrounding countries where refugees have fled. Please continue to pray for these victims. Our second collection next weekend, Nov. 15 & 16 will be designated for this worthwhile effort. CASH CALENDAR WINNERS Nov. 1 - $50, Kathleen Kitka, Webster; Nov. 2- $100, Frederick Kitka, Jr.., Webster; Nov. 3 - $50, Jane O Leary, Webster; Nov. 4 - $75, Linda Cieszynski, Boston, MA; Nov. 5 - $50, Michael Kryger, Charlton; Nov. 6 - $50, Sally Barnaby, Webster; Nov. 7 - $50, Bruce Little, Webster; Nov. 8 - $50, Dot Szymczak, Webster. DONATIONS Gymnasium - donation of $50 from Ave Maria Leonard. Thank You on behalf of our St. Joseph School students. Thank You - we are grateful to Helen Baldowski who joined our Garden of Peace angels to make our cemetery an inviting place for all the faithful during our annual procession. Congratulations we offer our Best Wishes to Adelard and Genevieve Lariviere on the occasion of their 53rd Wedding Anniversary. May you enjoy God s blessings for many more healthy and happy tomorrows. - St. Joseph Parish Family MEETINGS St. Joseph Polish Women s Club will meet on Tues., Nov. 11th at 7:00pm in the school cafeteria Holy Rosary Sodality - first Executive Board Meeting of the 2014-2015 year will be held on Thursday, November 13th at 6:30pm in the school conference room. SAVE THE DATE-Saturday Polish School is sponsoring a Dance on Sat., Nov., 22nd from 6:30pm-12:30am at PACC. Tickets are $35pp. Please call Ewa Mamro (508)943-8545; Marzena Kolinski (508)949-0939 or Bernadette Rogalski (774)- 280-6139 for more information. OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Class will be held on Monday, Nov. 10th, in the school at 5:30pm. Confirmation - schedule has been mailed to students who have registered. It is the obligation of parents that their children receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Next session will be on Sun., Nov. 16 at 8:15am in the rectory. If you have not as yet registered, please call 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 We are seeking a Director for our Webster-Dudley Catholic Youth Group. If you are interested in working with our local youth please send your resume to Fr. William Sanders at St. Louis Church or call (508) 943-0240 for more information. Wed., Nov. 19 6:15pm Wii Bowling at CH UPCOMING EVENTS St. John Paul II Parish Bazaar- to be held on Sun., Nov. 9th from 8:30am 4:00pm at Trinity Catholic Academy, Southbridge. Free admission. Join us for children s games, Village Bake Shop, theme baskets, silent auction Raffle with 200 prizes, food court which opens for breakfast at 8:30am. Visit our Cash Bonanza booth to buy a ticket for the chance to win $5000. For more information call (508)765-3701. St. Anne School in Webster - Comedy Night on Nov., 15th at 7:00pm in the school presents An Evening of Divine Comedy with the show Misgivings. For more information contact Ellen Tagg or Cindy Raps at (508)943-2735. Organ Dedication Concert - at Holy Trinity Parish, Greenfield, MA on Sun., Nov., 16th at 2:00pm. The concert is free and open to the public. Contact Carol Kowal at (508) 756-0532 for more information. End-of-Life Care and Decision Making: What should a Catholic do? On Monday, Nov. 17th at 7:30pm at St. Ann Parish, 654 Main St., N. Oxford OR on Tuesday, Nov. 18th at 7:15pm at Christ the King Parish, 1052 Pleasant St., Worcester, please join us for a special program on Catholic approaches to end-of-life issues presented by Allison LeDoux, Director of the Diocesan Respect Life Office, followed by time for questions and answers. The Church offers guidance, hope and suggestions and will examine some basic moral principles in making medical decisions. All are welcome! Felician Sisters Pre-Chistmas Fair - at Our Lady of the Angels Convent, Enfield, CT on Sat., Nov., 22, 9:00am 4:00pm. Lunch served 11:00am 2:00pm; Bingo at 1:00pm. Please join us for games of chance and silent auction. Babka, Christmas decorations, craft and gift items will be available for purchase. Proceeds to benefit the elderly and infirm Felician Sisters. March for Life-to be held on Thursday, Jan. 22 in Washington, DC. Registration information is available. Buses will leave St. Paul s Cathedral on Jan. 21, travel to DC and return on Jan. 23. Cost is $70 per seat for registrations postmarked by Dec. 31 and $85 thereafter. Details will be forthcoming. Special Offer Grave Lots during the month of November, we offer single grave lots at a 10% discount and multiple grave lots at a 15% discount. Please call St. Joseph rectory at (508)943-0467 for details and brochures.
Page 5 KRONIKA PARAFIALNA TRZYDZIESTA DRUGA NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA 9 listopada 2014 Święto rocznicy poświęcenia Bazyliki Laterańskiej Pan Zastępów jest z nami, Bóg Jakuba jest dla nas obroną. (Ps 46, 8) Obchodzimy rocznicę poświęcenia pierwszej chrześcijańskiej świątyni. Wydarzenie to miało miejsce w Rzymie, 9 listopada 324 roku. Dzisiejsze święto jest okazją do przypomnienia sobie o tym, że również każdy z nas jest Bożą świątynią. We chrzcie otrzymujemy dar przebywania w nas Trójcy Świętej. Jest to obecność realna, a nie tylko symboliczna. To dar największy z możliwych i wyraz naszej ludzkiej godności. ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN S CLUB Dzisiaj, w godzinach od 13:00 do 17:00 odbędzie się długo zapowiadany Spash of Penanch vendor event. Wszyscy są zaproszeni restauracji Point Breez, gdzie czeka na nich mnóstwo atrakcji: m. in.: loteria fantowa, loteria pieniężna, i mnóstwo dobrej zabawy. Bilety będą dostępne przy wejściach do kościoła po każdej Mszy św. RYCERZE KOLUMBA W ten weekend Rycerze Kolumba na wszystkich Mszach będą prosić o wsparcie na zakup indyków na Święto Dziękczynienia dla osób potrzebujących. VETERANS DAY Veterand Day został ustanowiony dla uhonorowania w podzięce wszystkim, którzy służąc w służbach wojskowych brali udział w wojnach i konfliktach prowadzonych przez USA na całym świecie w celu przywracania pokoju i wolności. Jest to święto federalne i stanowe, które w tym roku przypada na wtorek 11 listopada. W związku z obchodami tego święta biuro parafialne tego dnia będzie nieczynne. OGŁOSZENIE RADY PARAFIALNEJ Zobowiązania Diecezjalne naszej parafii miesięcznie wynoszą od $6000 do $7000. Comiesięczna zbiórka na ten cel pokrywa nie pokrywa nawet połowy tej sumy. Nie mamy innego źródła, z którego możemy pokryć pozostałą część. Wydatki parafialne zostały zredukowane w każdy możliwy sposób, ponadto nie możemy sobie pozwolić na zmniejszenie ilości pracowników, jeśli chcemy zachować żywotność naszej wspólnoty. Rada Parafialna sugeruje, aby zwrócić się z prośbą do parafian o zwiększenie tygodniowej składki. Z góry dziękujemy za waszą pozytywną odpowiedź w tej bardzo trudnej i delikatnej sprawie. Rada Parafialna NOWENNA DO ŚW. JÓZEFA W każdą środę o godz. 19: 00 zapraszamy parafian, aby poszukiwali Bożego wsparcia w ich osobistych i rodzinnych sprawach poprzez wstawiennictwo św. Józefa w czasie Nowenny. Główną rola świętych jest pociąganie ludzi do Boga, który każdą udzieloną łaską udowadnia, że troszczy się o nas od samego początki, poprzez całe nasze życie RADA PARAFIALNA Rada parafialna zaprasza na tradycyjną kolację z okazji Święta Dziękczynienia w sobotę 15 listopada tuż po Mszy św. o godz. 16:00 do szkolnej kafeterii. Bilety w cenie $10 od osoby dorosłej i $5 od dziecka poniżej 12 lat będą sprzedawane w weekend 8 i 9 listopada. Małe dzieci wchodzą za darmo. BINGO Bingo powraca do naszej parafii! Będziemy się spotykali w każdy piątek o godz. 18: 45. Zapraszamy już w ten piątak, 14 listopada. Drzwi będą otwarte już od godz. 17:00. Na uczestników czekają: spacial door prizes, smaczny poczęstunek i darmowa kawa. Przychód z Bingo będzie przeznaczony na potrzeby szkoły i parafii. MEGA RAFFLE Early Bird Buyers Special - wszyscy, którzy zwrócili kupony przed 10 listopada mają możliwość wygrania darmowych kuponów. Będzie losowane 5 kuponów. Dochód z tej loterii będzie przeznaczony na spłatę Zobowiązań Diecezjalnych. Pierwsza nagroda: $4000, 2 nagroda: $300, trzecia nagroda: $200. Kupony są dostępne w cenie $25 za jeden lub $50 za trzy. Wypełnione kupony można wrzucać do koszyka z kolektą. Losowanie odbędzie się w sobotę 6 grudnia w szkolnej kafeterii po Mszy o godz. 16: 00 i po poświęceniu choinki. Kupony są jeszcze dostępne na plebanii. SPECJALNA ZBIÓRKA Jego Ekscelencja ks. Bp Joseph Kurtz, Przewodniczący Episkopatu Stanów Zjednoczonych prosi o specjalną zbiórkę na rzecz ofiar przemocy w Iraku, Syrii i Strefie Gazy. Zbiórka na ten cel odbędzie się w dniach 15 i 16 listopada. SPOTKANIA St. Joseph Polish Women s Club spotyka się we wtorek, 11 listopada o godz. 19:00 w szkolnej kafeterii. Holy Rosary Sodality spotyka się w czwartek 13 listopada o godz. 18:30 w sali konferencyjnej. RELIGIA Katecheza - W poniedziałek 10 listopada spotykamy szkole o godz. 17:30 na zajęciach katechezy. Bierzmowanie Następne spotkanie odbędzie się 16 listopada o godz. 8:15 na plebanii. Dzisiejsza druga kolekta jest przeznaczona na pokrycie kosztów utrzymania i energii. Druga kolekta w przyszła niedzielę będzie przeznaczona na wsparcie ofiar przemocy na Bliskim Wschodzie
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