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: after the Mass at 7:00 a.m. and at 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 Business Manager... 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 13, 2016 13 listopada 2016r. Masses for the week Msze Św. w Tygodniu Sunday Vigil 4:00pmr.s. Albert S. Knych (anniv.) and Constance M. Knych - int. Daughter, Jean, husband Tom and family Sunday - November 13 7:00 ś.p. Włodzimierz Stoś- int. córka Maria z rodziną 8:15 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica 9:30 r.s. Richard Wagner (month s mind) int. Wife, Theresa & r.s. Leon Lenkiewicz (30th anniv.) - int. Son, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren 11:00 ś.p. Anna i Walenty Ucher i syn Józef - int. syn Jan z rodziną 1:00pm Baptism Evan Garett Walker Monday - November 14 6:30 Za wypominki 2:00pm Brookside Nursing Home Tuesday November 15 6:30 r.s. Christine Charniak - int. Holy Rosary Sodality 7:00 r.s. Edmond Breault - int. Irene Lucier and family Wednesday - November 16 6:30 ś.p. Jan Szczepaniak - int. Anna i Edward Kudron 7:00pm ś.p. Kamil Trzonkowski - int. Halina Trzonkowska Thursday - November 17 6:30 ś.p. Zenona Jankowska int. Cecilia Ucher Friday - November 18 6:30 r.s. Elaine Jussaume - int. Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki 7:00 Za wypominki Saturday - November 19 7:00 r.s. Irene Russell - int. Virginia Woznicki and family Sunday Vigil 4:00 r.s. Alex and Lucy Murzynowicz - int. Daughter and family Sunday - November 20 Christ the King 7:00 Za wypominki 8:15 For the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica 9:30 ś.p. Małgorzata, Marek i Adam - int. Jola i Agnieszka 11:00 ś.p. Stanisław Tomkiewicz - int. brat Maciej I-25 Club Winner for 7th week #13 - Samantha N. Wagner 8th week #82 - Susan Schade SHARING OUR BLESSINGS-November 6, 2016 Weekly Collection $7,061 Budget $7,000 We are grateful for our parishioners support! Stewardship Note: Rather, we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us. Most people who live a grateful and generous lifestyle don t go around bragging about it. But through their action and words, others do take notice. They notice because of the joy and peace that results and other people desire this in their own life. Know that the way you live your life may be the only interaction others have with the Catholic faith. SANCTUARY CANDLES For the week of November 13 through November 19 Blessed Mother Altar - Candle I In celebration of Ciocia Rosie s 95th birthday Given by Loving Family THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME November 13, 2016 Sing praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song. - Psalm 98:5 GOD S HEALING JUSTICE An old expression holds that the sunwarmed stone heals. Perhaps. But Malachi explains that only dark, sunless days are in store for those who do not find a place for God in their lives. Conversely, he tells us that the warmth and light of God s healing justice await those who fear the Lord. That s a pretty comforting notion especially now in the already short and growing even shorter days of November. It s the sun-warmed stone, and then some. Paul speaks to us of justice as well, but points out that it is not a passive thing. To be treated justly, we need to do our fair share. If we are diligent and persevere we will be rewarded with and by the fruits of our labor. Lastly, Luke, too, tells us to persevere in faith, this time and our lives will be secure in God regardless of how we are treated by our enemies. Second collection this week is for Parish Obligations to the Diocese. Next weekend s second collection is designated for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. PILGRIMAGE TO WASHINGTON, DC. On Saturday, Nov. 12th many people across this country will gather at the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington DC. Pilgrimages are an integral part of the Year of Mercy. We encourage our parishioners who did not participate in any pilgrimage as yet, to visit a designated church in the Diocese of Worcester and enter through the Holy Doors. For your information - Missalettes for the Liturgical year November 27, 2016 December 2, 2017 are available at the rectory. Cost is $10 per copy.
Page 3 Jubilee Year of Mercy As this Jubilee Year of Mercy comes to an end, Jesus first disciples ask what every age seems to wonder about the end of the world: Teacher, when will this happen? What sign will there be?. But instead of what we d like to know, Jesus tells us what we need to know. Don t be terrified by natural disasters, human violence, personal sufferings. Because God s mercy abounds, all is grace. It will lead to your giving testimony. So Malachi promises the sun of justice with its healing rays ; and Jesus describes how we should welcome the end: Stand erect and raise your heads, because your redemption is at hand. Rather than worrying about ourselves and the future s perils, both Jesus gospel and Pope Francis Jubilee Year of Mercy bid us go forth to spend our lives proclaiming God s promise of boundless mercy, but also translating God s mercy into living deeds of unfailing compassion and enduring comfort. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2016 TURKEY DRIVE This weekend, Nov. 12 & 13th our #12980 Council members will be holding their 2016 Turkey Drive before and after all masses. All proceeds go toward purchasing turkeys for needy parishioners and school families with the balance to the Webster Food Share. Please think of our friends and neighbors as we approach this giving time of the year to lend a helping hand to others. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindness. CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Pope Francis reminds us that we must pay attention back to the poor and our responsibility toward our brothers and sisters on the margins. Therefore on the weekend of Nov. 19 & 20th we will hold the Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection. Your generosity will be the primary source of funding for CCHD s anti-poverty grants and education programs like DART. Remember 25% of the collection stays here in our diocese. Through your efforts we can break the cycle of poverty. Please refer to Bishop McManus letter inserted into the bulletin. St. Joseph Basilica Conclusion of Jubilee Year of Mercy The Solemnity of Christ the King is always associated at our Basilica with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and devotion service at 3:00pm. On Sunday, Nov. 20th traditional devotions will be combined with the closing of the Holy Door symbolizing the end of the Extraordinary Year of Mercy. I strongly encourage parishioners to take part in this devotion in the spirit of gratitude for receiving graces throughout the year. We will also offer the prayer of expiation for those who did not take advantage of the Year of Mercy. Finally, we will renew our commitment to carry out God s gift of mercy throughout the coming year as we strive to encourage others to believe in Christ and accept his gift of life eternal. DEVOTION AND NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH Every Wednesday, at St. Joseph Basilica there is a Novena to St. Joseph the Patron of our Basilica and School. In the morning there is a brief novena to St. Joseph after Mass and in the evening there is a Votive Mass and novena to our Patron at 7:00pm. We encourage you to join our Basilica family on Nov. 16th. in the spirit of petition for all our needs. Members of the Parish Council will carry our Patron s statue into the sanctuary. Please print your intentions legibly on the petition slips to be read during the devotions. Your donations are appreciated. Friday Night Bingo-please join our Bingo Group on Fri., Nov. 18 at St. Joseph School cafeteria. Doors open at 5:00pm and our various games begin at 6:30pm. This week members of our Knights of Columbus #12980 Council will be on hand to assist our players. Proceeds benefit our parish. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WEEK - Nov. 13 19 On this Sun., Nov. 13th we will observe the 18th annual Religious Education Week in the Diocese of Worcester. This year s theme is Prayer: The Faith Prayed. Through the efforts of the USCCB we will present retreats, prayers to recognize families and catechists, as well as thematic articles. There will be a special day of reflection for Catechists on Dec. 11th. May this Diocesan observance of Religious Education Week make us more appreciative in handing down the gift of faith to our young generation through religious education, prayer and divine worship. CASH RAFFLE DRAWING Winner s of the Early Bird Buyer s Special are: Dr. John Kalinowski (1) and Lena Bomba (2) and Florence Motyka (2). Congratulations to all three lucky winners! Tickets for the Parish Council Cash Raffle are available at the rectory or from members of our Parish Council. Drawing will be held on Saturday, December 3rd in the School Cafeteria following the 4:00pm mass and blessing of the Christmas Tree.. Raffle tickets are $25 each or a book of 3 for $50. Prizes: 1st prize-$3,000-2nd prize-$1,000 3rd prize-$500. I encourage our parishioners and friends to participate in this raffle which is designated for the Parish Obligations to the Diocese. Tickets are available at the rectory. St. Joseph Polish Women's Club - annual Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Point Breeze Restaurant, Webster, MA. Cocktails - 5:00 pm, Dinner - 6:00 pm. Dinner choices: Champagne Chicken or Baked Haddock. Must specify choice of dinner when purchasing tickets. DEADLINE - December 9, 2016, Price $25.00. To purchase tickets call Patty Williams, 508-943-8455, Barbara Kryger, 508-943-2253, Jill Manak, 508-943-1810 or Jo-Ann Canty, 508-943-8587.
Page 4 DONATIONS St. Joseph Basilica - donation of $200 from Garett and Johnna Walker on the occasion of the Baptism of their son, Evan. May Evan grow as a child of God through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. A $500 donation for the new missalettes given by a devoted and generous parishioner who wishes to be anonymous. St. Joseph School Gymnasium - generous gift of $1,000 from Justyna Mietelski and her husband John in spirit of gratitude for their recent blessings. Justyna is a graduate of SJS where as a youngster she formed her character and heart which led her to her current successful career. Despite college loans this young couple graciously chose to support our gym project. Gift of $100 from the Holy Rosary Sodality in memory of Barbara Chodkowski and $100 in memory of Amy Kuklinski. Contributions for the month of October from our Gymnasium envelopes totaled $2674. Friends of St. Joseph School Fund - donations in memory of Richard Wagner, given by Raymond and Loretta Chapdelaine, M/M Robert Wojnowski and Virginia Woznicki. Also a parishioner, who prefers anonymity, made a donation to our fund. May God bless all our benefactors. CASH CALENDAR WINNERS Nov. 6 - $100, Reine A. Gorski, Webster; Nov. 7 - $25, Sylvia Kozlowski, Webster; Nov. 8 - $25, Linda Bibeau, Webster; Nov. 9 - $50, Atty. Thomas Gorski, Jr., Webster; Nov. 10 - $25, Bernard Knych, Webster; Nov. 11 - $25, John F. O Day, Auburn; Nov. 12 - $50, Danuta Kolodziej, Dudley. Reminder: We are offering a special discount for cemetery lots during November at St. Joseph Garden of Peace: Single grave lots at a 10% discount and multiple lots at a 15% discount. Please call the rectory for more information. OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious education students shall meet on Mon., Nov. 14th at 5:30pm in the school. Confirmation class will next meet on Mon., Nov. 21st at 5:30pm in the school. KRONIKA PARAFIALNA DWUDZIESTA TRZECIA NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA 13 listopada 2016 Śpiewajcie Panu przy wtórze cytry, przy wtórze cytry i przy dźwięku harfy. (Ps 98, 5) Nie muszą to być od razu straszne zjawiska i wielkie znaki na niebie, ale czujemy się czasem, jakby nasz świat się zachwiał i uciekł nam spod nóg. To, co miało być trwałe, okazało się kruche, to, w czym pokładaliśmy nadzieję, boleśnie nas zawiodło. Nie wszystko można kupić i nie zawsze wystarcza nasza zaradność i inteligencja. Wiara jest poszukiwaniem prawdziwej trwałości. Jest wytrwałym dążeniem, do Tego, który Trwa. UPCOMING EVENTS St. Mary s School Open House/ Shadow Day for Grades 9-12 will be held on Wed., Nov. 16 beginning at 8:00amand parents may join students at 1:15pm. Please RSVP at 508-753- 1170 ext. 10. CoffeeHouse Ministry in Webster - on Sat., Nov. 19th from 7-9pm at the Sacred Heart parish hall, 11 Day St. People of all ages are invited to attend this free event for an evening of casual fellowship. Doors open at 6:30pm March for Life - will be held on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. Buses will leave from St. Paul s Cathedral on Jan. 26. Cost is $70 if you register before Dec. 31st, and $85 thereafter. Call Respect Life Office at 508-929-4311 for details. Bible Study - at St. Anthony of Padua, Dudley, MA on Thursday mornings at 9:30am. Call Linda to join the group (508) 949-0335. Fellowship Meals - A Night for the Community, a 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 @ 6:30pm Thursday, Nov. 17th and continuing every 2 weeks. There is no fee. Please bring a bible and a friend. Light refreshments will be available. 2016 Krakus Festival - to benefit the Polish Center of Discovery and Learning on Sat., Nov. 19th at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA. Social Hour: 5:30 6:30pm, Dinner: 6:30-7:30pm offering Polish Delicacies including pierogi, golabki, pork chop, kapusta. Music, raffles and prizes! Tickets $50 per person. Call (413)592-0001 for details. Creches of Germany-Tradition and Faith at Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State St., New Haven, CT beginning Nov. 19th and also Christmas Tree Festival opening on Dec. 3rd. Call (203)865-0400 for more information. St. John s Food for the Poor Program - presents John McDermott s Holiday Concert on Sun., Nov. 20th at 3:00pm in St. John s Church, 44 Temple St., Worcester. Buy your tickets at $20 in advance by Nov. 14th. Call Frank Carroll at 800-343- 0939 x 0234 for more information. Thanksgiving Dinner - you are welcome to come and enjoy a turkey dinner with all the fixings at St. Louis Fr. Marcotte Church Hall on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 12 noon. Please contact Mrs. Louise Forget at (508) 943-0817 if you will be attending to facilitate the preparation of food. KATOLICKA KAMPANIA NA RZECZ ROZWOJU CZŁOWIEKA Papież Franciszek przypomina nam, że musi nadal zwracać naszą uwagę na ubogich i naszej odpowiedzialności wobec naszych braci i sióstr odsuniętych "na margines". Dlatego w weekend 19 i 20 listopada odbędzie się zbiórka na Katolickią Kampanię na Rzecz Rozwoju Człowieka. Złożone ofiary będą przeznaczone na zwalczania ubóstwa i programy edukacyjne. Pamiętajmy, że 25% z zebranych funduszy pozostanie na realizowanie tych celów w naszej diecezji. Druga kolekta dzisiejszej niedzieli jest przeznaczona na zobowiązania parafialne wobec diecezji. Druga kolekta w przyszłym tygodniu będzie przeznaczona na The Catholic Campaign for Human Developement.
Page 5 ROK JUBILEUSZOWY MIŁOSIERDZIA Pod koniec Jubileuszowego Roku Miłosierdzia, wsłuchujemy się w pytanie pierwszych uczniów Jezusa, którzy zastanawiają się nad końcem świata: "Nauczycielu, kiedy to nastąpi? Jaki znak będzie go poprzedzać? ". Ale zamiast tego, co chcieliby usłyszeć, Jezus mówi im, co powinni usłyszeć. Nie można się przerażać klęskami żywiołowymi, ludzką przemocą, osobistymi cierpieniami. Ponieważ łaska Boża obfituje i wszystko jest łaską. W Księdze Malachiasza czytamy, że wzejdzie słońce sprawiedliwości. Jezus opisuje w jaki sposób powinniśmy powitać koniec: Stańcie wyprostowani i z podniesioną głową, ponieważ zbliża się wasze odkupienie. Zamiast zatem zamartwiać się o siebie i niebezpieczeństwa które mogą nadejść powinniśmy angażować się w głoszenie obietnicy Bożego bezgranicznego miłosierdzia, ale także we wprowadzanie miłosierdzia Bożego w żywe akty niezawodnego współczucia i trwałe pocieszenia. ZAKOŃCZENIE ROKU MIŁOSIERDZIA Biskup Robert McManus zaplanował obchody zakończenia Jubileuszowego Roku Miłosierdzia na 20 listopada o godz. 15:00 w katedrze w Worcester. W naszej Bazylice będziemy obchodzić zakończenie Roku Miłosierdzia od 12:00 do 15:00. Nasze parafialne obchody zbiegają się z zakończeniem Roku Liturgicznego Uroczystością Chrystusa Króla. Zapraszamy do adoracji Najświętszego Sakramentu i odmawianie Koronki do Miłosierdzia Bożego w połączeniu z symbolicznym zamknięciem Drzwi Świętych. Nasze modlitwy będziemy ofiarować z wdzięcznością dla tych, którzy aktywnie przeżyli Rok Miłosierdzia, prosząc o dalszy rozwój ich wiary. Będziemy zanosili również modlitwy przebłagania za tych, którzy nie praktykują swojej wiary, lub też nie zaangażowali się w Roku Miłosierdzia. NOWENNA DO ŚW. JÓZEFA W środę, 16 listopada, zgromadzimy się na Nowennie do św. Józefa Patrona. W kończącym się Roku jest to idealny czas dla nas, aby ocenić naszą przyszłość prosząc o błogosławieństwo Boga za wstawiennictwem naszego św. Patrona. Okażmy wdzięczność za to, co otrzymaliśmy, a także poprośmy do dalsze łaski. LOTERIA Kupony na loterię organizowaną przez Radę Parafialną są dostępne na plebanii lub u członków Rady Parafialnej. Losowanie odbędzie się w sobotę, 3 grudnia w kafeterii po Mszy św. o godz. 16:00. Kupony można nabyć w cenie $25 za jeden lub $50 za trzy. Pierwsza nagroda - $3,000; druga nagroda - $1,000; trzecia nagroda - $500. Wpływy z loterii zostaną przeznaczone na spłatę zobowiązań parafialnych wobec diecezji. ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN S CLUB Doroczne Christmas Party organizowane przez St. Joseph Polish Women s Club odbędzie się we wtorek, 13 grudnia w restauracji Point Breeze. Koktajl o godz. 17:00, kolacja o godz. 18:00. Chęć udziału w spotkaniu należy zgłosieć do 9 grudnia. Bilety w cenie $25,00 od osoby można nabyć u Patty Williams, 508-943-8455, Barbara Kryger, 508-943- 2253 Jill Maňák, 508-943-1810 lub Jo-Ann Canty, 508-943-8587. ZWYCIĘZCY CASH CALENDAR W ubiegłym tygodniu nagrody wylosowali: 6 listopada - $100, Reine A. Gorski, Webster; 7 listopada - $25, Sylvia Kozlowski, Webster; 8 listopada - $25, Linda Bibeau, Webster; 9 listopada - $50, Atty. Thomas Gorski, Jr., Webster; 10 listopada - $25, Bernard Knych, Webster; 11 listopada - $25, John F. O Day, Auburn; 12 listopada - $50, Danuta Kolodziej, Dudley. Serdecznie gratulujemy. TURKEY DRIVE W ten weekend, 12 i 13 listopada Rycerze Kolumba organizują coroczną zbiórkę na zakup indyków dla biednych i potrzebujących z parqafii i szkoły a także korzystających z Webster Food Share. Zbiórka będzie się odbywała przed i po wszystkich Mszach św. Bardzo prosimy o hojne wsparcie i umożliwienie potrzebującym godne przeżycie Święta Dziękczynienia. RELIGIA Katecheza - najbliższe spotkanie w poniedziałek, 14 listopada o godz. 17:30 w szkole, Bierzmowanie - następne spotkanie w poniedziałek, 21 listopada o godz. 17:30 w szkole.
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