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.

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.

Holy Day 7:00 a.m.; 8:15 a.m.(Polish); 9:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. (Bilingual)

MINISTRY TO THE SICK For those of advanced age, ill or hospitalized, call the rectory to arrange visitation.

Weekdays 6:30 a.m. (m-f); 7:00 a.m. (w, f, sat)

PARISH MEMBERSHIP If you would like to become part of St. Joseph Parish Family, please call the rectory.

CONFESSIONS - SPOWIEDŹ Saturday: Eve of Holy Days: Thurs. before First Friday First Friday:

3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 6:30p.m.

SAKRAMENT CHRZTU W wyznaczone niedziele. Proszę zadzwonić na plebanię, aby ustalić datę. Rodzice zobowiązani są do krótkiej katechezy.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

SAKRAMENT MAŁŻEŃSTWA Narzeczeni powinni zawiadomić kancelarię parafialną rok przed datą ślubu.

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

SAINT JOSEPH PARISH 53 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570 Phone: 508-943-0467 Fax: 508-943-0808 e-mail: [email protected] www.saintjosephbasilica.com

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

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/RCIA

Phone: 508-943-0467 ext.: 3 Phone: 508-943-0378 e-mail: [email protected] Fax: 508-949-0581 www.saintjosephschool.net Principal ........... Mr. Donald F. Cushing Secretary ............ Mrs. Jennifer Mahlert

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Masses for the week—Msze Św. w Tygodniu Sunday Vigil 4:00 r.s. Mary Bartkiewicz (8th anniv.) & Doris Skowron - int. Family Sunday - May 12—Mothers Day 7:00 W intencji wszytkich Matek Bazyliki sw. Jozefa 8:15 For all Mothers who experience loneliness, personal difficulties or illness 9:30 For all Mothers of Saint Joseph School Children 11:00 s.p. Eugeniusz Kalinowski (20r. sm.) - int. Syn Mariusz z rodzina Monday - May 13 6:30 r.s. Frances Knurowski - int. Stanley Lenky 2:00 Oakwood Nursing Home 7:00pmCandlelight Procession Tuesday– May 14 6:30 r.s. Roman & Antonia Murzycki & deceased members of the Murzycki family - int. Rose M. Rekowski and family 7:00 s.p. Rozalia i Tadeusz Ptak, Andrzej, Jan i Krystyna Ziolkowscy - int. corka Halina Wednesday - May 15 6:30 O zdrowie i łaski oraz blogoslawienstwo Boze za przyczyna sw. Jozefa dla Beaty Bochenek ktora oczekuje na przeszczep watroby-int. Doroty Kijewski 7:00pm Blessings of God for all Mothers in our parish and of our school children Thursday - May 16 6:30 - r.s. Chester Strenk - int. Daughter & family Friday - May 17 6:30 r.s. Agnes Walkowiak (anniv.) - int. Husband, Robert 7:00 r.s. Leocadia Lewandowski - int. Sacred Heart Sodality Saturday—May 18 7:00 r.s. Stanley Dudek (4th anniv.) - int. children, Christine, Dennis, Alan & Georgette & grandchildren, Jesse & Jamie Sunday Vigil 4:00 r.s. Anthony (anniv.), Victoria & Jerome Groh - int. Family Sunday - May 19 - Pentecost 7:00 s.p. Michal I Maria Kolinski - int. Syn, Grzegorz z rodzina 8:15 r.s. Winifred Kiwak - int. Son, Louis & daughter-in-law, Nancy 9:30 Holy Rosary Annual Mass - Communion Breakfast 11:00 s.p. Jakub Plewa (22r. sm.) - int. Syn, Jozef z rodzina

I-25 Club Winner for 6th week—#11– Lorraine Brezniak SHARING OUR BLESSINGS - May 5, 2013 Weekly $5493.22 (including $717.22 in loose money) Diocesan Obligations $1807.75 ($155.75) Fuel $35 Weekly Budget $7000

12 maj - 2013r. Stewardship Note: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Jesus tells his disciples that the Spirit will come to them and they will be sent out to build the “Church. Stewards today receive the same charge in Baptism and Confirmation to be witnesses to Christ and the good news he brought to all. SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 12, 2013 “ I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. -Revelation 22:13 COME, LORD JESUS The first reading today may seem somewhat out of place. Doesn’t the “feast of Stephen” evoke memories of the Christmas season, rather than Easter? But it is most relevant for the days after the Ascension. Jesus Christ, the Son of Man, stands at his Father’s right hand to welcome Stephen into heaven. Indeed, that is why Jesus has gone before us—to welcome us into God’s house. In the second reading the focus on heavenly reward continues: the new day coming with its hope and expectation. There is also an echo here of Advent, but it is now the fulfillment of those hopes, the resolution of all questions and difficulties. John’s Gospel today is part of the section known as the “high priestly prayer” of Jesus. It was his prayer at the Last Supper as he prepared for his roles as priest and victim. But it is also his prayer as the glorified high priest, the giver of glory, the center of faith, and the master of his destiny and ours. Next weekends second collection is for Higher Energy and Fuel Costs. MOTHER’S DAY Today our country pays special tribute to all mothers. Here at St. Joseph Basilica Masses this day are offered for the mothers, living and deceased and for the intentions you submitted in your remembrance envelopes. The most precious gift you can offer your mother is the gift of prayer and reflect in your life her values which she taught you from childhood. A Mother’s Heart– A mother’s heart is always filled with love for her children, with hopes and dreams for them, with a never ending prayer that God blesses them with happiness and will protect them from harm and care for them in her absence. A mother’s heart is always filled with love for her children and love for God. PARTNERS IN CHARITY This week, we have reached 87% or $21,776 of our goal of $25,000. We need an additional $3224. If you have not yet done so, a donation in any amount will help us complete this drive in a timely manner. We hope that you can help St. Joseph’s attain our goal for the people and organizations that depend on this appeal

Page 3 REFLECTION ON FIRST HOLY COMMUNION The First Communion celebration is always a highlight of our pastoral ministry and a major event in the sacramental life of the parish. Last Sunday 22 children received the Eucharist for the first time at St. Joseph Basilica. Family and friends filled the church to capacity at the 12:30pm Mass. It was a very solemn, uplifting and joyful experience for the children and the entire parish community. Each child actively participated and played a special role in the liturgical service. The beautiful spring sunshine of May, the floral decorations inside and outside the church, the splendor of the Blessed Mother altar provided a beautiful setting for this spiritual experience. Needless to say, superb musical selections performed by the joint school children choirs, directed by Robert Wojcik, accompanied with various instruments blended with the organ music and added so much to the joy of the day. I want to express my gratitude to many who contributed much time and effort to make this day memorable, especially the Felician Sisters, Father Gregory, Nancy Bush, Betty Sabaj and Jackie Skrocki. Mrs. Sylvia Kitka and the altar guild, as usual, did an outstanding job of embellishing our church. We are grateful for an anonymous donation for the flowers at the front entrance to our basilica.

MAY DEVOTIONS May devotions will be held at 7:00pm on a daily basis—on Sunday after 11:00am Mass.

CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION As always May 13th is the beginning of Our Lady of Fatima devotions at St. Joseph Basilica. This traditional outdoor candlelight procession will be held on Monday, May 13 at 7:00pm.We kindly request the Children of Mary to take part in this beautiful tribute to our Lady wearing their distinctive dress as they carry the statue of the Blessed Mother. All the faithful and also members of our parish organization are asked to join the children in praying the rosary.

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES On Saturday May 18th and Sunday, May 19th you will have the opportunity to acquire various religious articles before and after Masses at the front entrance to the Basilica. The month of May and Forty Hour Devotions is an occasion to view the selection and perhaps obtain devotional assistance items.

BLESSED MOTHER ALTAR The flowers at the Blessed Mother altar are to honor Our Lady of Fatima and given in memory of Lucy A. Malboeuf by her son, Roland. SCHOOL NEWS The annual Saint Joseph School Spelling Bee for grade 7 & 8 students will be held on May 16th. This event is sponsored by the Polish Women’s Club and will begin at 9:00am in the school. Saint Joseph School Field Day -This popular event is scheduled for Friday, May 17 at the lower athletic field beginning at 9:00am and is coordinated by our Physical Education Teacher, Frank Nellenback.. A “picnic lunch” will be provided by Clem Starosta and Chef Pam back on school grounds at 11:00am. Grades 3 - 8 will return to the athletic field after lunch while the lower grades will return to their classrooms. Diocesan Science Fair will be held at Assumption Collect on Thurs., May 16th. Students who will participate are Oktawia Gielarowiec, Marina Malki, Victoria Puczydlowski, Jacob Podskarbi, Shauna Harney, Thomas Dziechciarz, Alicja Stachowicz, Bartosz Mamro, Justyn Sudyka, Alexandra Piascik, Lucas Yash and Abigail Duval. Good luck to all of our students!

FORTY HOURS DEVOTION On Sunday, May 19th, our parish will begin the observance of Forty Hours devotions after 11:00am Mass with the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration. This is a 3-day celebration of the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament On Sunday, at 4:00pm there will be singing of the solemn Stearns Vespers with homily in Polish and in English . On Monday, May 20th devotion at 5:30 with the participations of the youth of our parish. On Tues. May 21st at 7:00pm devotional services with homilies both in English and Polish followed by singing of the Litany to All Saints and outdoor procession. We invite the First Communion Class to take part dressed in their formal attire, the Children of Mary in their capes, Altar Servers, all parish organizations with their identifying medals and banners, ministries, especially the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Parish Council, Knights of Columbus, Lectors, Ushers and all parishioners and our school children in their “Sunday Best” to be together with the clergy in the region as we conclude the Forty Hours devotion.

CEMETERY Springtime offers us the opportunity to “spruce up” and prepare the cemetery for Memorial Day. It is quite a large area to tend to and we are trying our best to ready this site for the influx of summer visitors. We also need your help. Please plant flowers only in front of the monument and we ask that you do not place arrangements in breakable vases as this hinders the landscaping company who assists us in keeping the grounds in order. Please abstain from placing any mementos on the wall of the Columbarium or plastic items at the bottom of the niches. You probably have noticed that new shrubs have been planted around the Columbarium. We are grateful for the assistance of Lenny Zurowski and Sylvia Kitka. This past week we experienced some difficulties with the water system, but this problem has been repaired and water is available this weekend. Thank you for your understanding of this situation. MAY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS May 1 - $50, Connie Favreau, Dudley; May 2 - $75, Jane O’Leary, Webster; May 3 - $50, Sr. Jeanne Marie Akalski, Webster; May 4 - $50, Dorothy Sabaj, Webster; May 5 - $100, Lynne Haddad, Webster; May 6 - $50, Tim West, Oxford, May 7 - $75, Connie Czechowski, Webster; May 8 - $50, George Baldowski, Webster; May 9 - $50, Jennifer Piechocki, Webster; May 10 - $50, Gladys Dowgiewicz, Webster; May 11 $50, Emery Paige or Craig Mackowiak.

Page 4 NOVENA & DEVOTIONS TO ST. JOSEPH Devotion to St. Joseph will be held on Wed., May 15th at 7:00pm. The Sacred Heart Society is invited to take part in the procession with the Statue of St. Joseph from the Our Lady of Czestochowa Chapel to the sanctuary. We invite parishioners to join us and also write their intentions to be offered during the Novena. Remember to use the intention request cards which are available in the Chapel. Please designate if you wish your intentions to be read publicly or known only to the celebrant during the Novena. Note: please print your intentions legibly and place in the box provided. This Novena coincides with May devotions. May I ask all parishioners and friends to take advantage of this opportunity to receive graces through the intercession of our powerful Patron, St. Joseph. DONATIONS St. Joseph School Tuition Fund –a monthly donation of $400 received from an alumnus who wishes to remain anonymous to assist a school family in need. We appreciate this individual’s generosity and compassion. The following donations were received from Philip Charbonneau given by family and friends in memory of Irene and Edward Kokockinski: St. Joseph School Building Fund - $865; St. Joseph School Immediate Need Fund - $685; St. Joseph Basilica—$270. We are grateful for all these donations designated to St. Joseph Basilica and St. Joseph School. FESTIVAL UPDATE—JUNE 14, 15 & 16 ONLY 5 WEEKS TO OUR FESTIVAL WEEKEND-It’s spring clean up time!! Set aside all your usable “treasures” to be sold at our GARAGE SALE and benefit our parish. Drop-off dates will be announced soon. BBQ CHICKEN DINNER at noon on Sunday, June 15 (advance tickets only) will be available at the rectory. Price is $10pp which includes 1/2 bbq’d chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll with butter. COUNTRY STORE– donations accepted to fill baskets for our country store booth. Please place your non-perishable items in containers at entrances to our basilica. MONEY RAFFLE– $4000 in prizes - returns may placed in the weekly collection basket or sent to the rectory. Thank you to all of you who have already responded. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Have you designated times when you could be of help to the festival committee? Now is the time to do so. Please fill out sign-up sheets at the entrances to the basilica and return to the rectory. HOLY ROSARY SODALITY The Holy Rosary Sodality will hold its annual Mass and Communion Breakfast on May 19th at the 9:30am Mass. During our Sodality’s 125th Jubilee Year all members are encouraged to attend wearing their medals. Come and celebrate at a continental breakfast in the school following Mass. ST. ANNE SOCIETY St Anne Society is continuing their 2013 membership drive. If you are interested in joining this long time established organization to seek God’s blessings through the intercession of St. Anne, please call President, Gen Lariviere at (508)943-1781 for more information,.

ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB Monthly meeting Tues., May 14th at 7:00pm in the school cafeteria -”Guest Night”. The St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club is celebrating its 60th Anniversary on June 9, 2013 with a Mass at 9:30 a.m. during which the new officers for the upcoming year will be installed. The Mass will be followed by a Brunch at the Publick House in Sturbridge in the Garden Tent. The brunch is open to all members, guests, and the public. Tickets are $30.00 per person and must be purchased in advance. Tickets will be available at the May meeting of the Women’s Club or by calling: Jane Wilk at 508-943-2236, Cindi Gardner at 508-461-9054, Felicia Kolodziejczak at 508-943-6591 and at Carrie’s Beauty Shoppe on Morris Street, Webster. UPCOMING EVENTS Old Testament Lecture Course-published by The Great Courses is being offered at St. Anthony of Padua on Monday, May 13th at 9:30am. There are 8 sessions and you can choose which one you prefer to attend. There is no cost. If interested, please call Linda Brink at 508-949-0335. “Reflections on the Letters of Paul”- discussion of Holy Scripture will be held at St. Louis Church Hall on Thurs., May 16th at 6:30pm and continuing every two weeks. There is no fee. Bring a bible & a friend. Light refreshments will be served. Cursillo Weekend– Men’s weekend to be held June 27-30 at the Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton. Women’s weekend to be held July 25-28 at Holy Cross College in Worcester. For more information or an application please call Carolyn Galgano at (508)847-7005. YOUTH GROUP May 15th - 6-7:15pm Wii Bowling at Christopher Heights– Jr. & Sr. members May 18-19th - Camping Weekend - Annual YG Campout. May 21 & 22 - Summer Musical Try-outs–practices begin May 29th. May 22nd - YG Advisory Board Meeting at the Youth Ctr. June 8th - Maine Beach Day Trip for the cast of The Passion Play. Parent chaperones/drivers needed. YG members may attend this event with an adult. Please contact Mrs. Ralph at 508-635-4222 with any questions. The Janet Malser Trust has awarded the WDYG a grant for our Summer Musical which will allow us to do full musical and theater workshops for the kids. OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious education classes will be held on Monday, May 13th from 5:30-6:30pm in the school POPE JOHN PAUL II FOUNDATION Next Sunday, May 19th at 11:00am Mass we will introduce the relics of John Paul II to our Basilica family. The relics were presented to Msgr. Czarnecki by Cardinal Dziwisz during the clergy convention in Pittsburg, PA a couple of weeks ago. This ceremony coincides with Pope John Paul II’s birthday on May 19th and our Forty Hour devotions. The Executive Board and some of the members of the John Paul II Foundation will be in attendance at this Mass. Considering the imminent canonization of Blessed John Paul II, we invite parishioners to join our local chapter of the JPII Foundation of New England to promote the visibility and teaching of our beloved John Paul II.

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KRONIKA PARAFIALNA SIÓDMA NIEDZIELA WIELKANOCNA 12 maja 2013 Jam Alfa i Omega, Pierwszy i Ostatni, Początek i Koniec. (Ap 22, 13) Wniebowstąpienie oznacza nową obecność Jezusa, a nie Jego odejście. Nie wpatrujmy się w niebo. On jest tutaj, tam gdzie Go głosimy, gdzie pochylamy się nad ludzką biedą i cierpieniem. On utożsamia się z tymi, którzy są głodni i płaczą, którzy są odrzuceni i prześladowani, wykorzystywani i bici. Na Jego obecność w nich otwiera nas Duch Święty. By ją przyjąć, potrzebujemy dojrzałości wiary, zdobywanej przez podejmowanie samodzielnych wyborów między egoizmem a poświęceniem, braniem a dawaniem, przemocą a łagodnością, kłamstwem a prawdą. DZIEŃ MATKI Dzisiaj w Stanach Zjednoczonych czcimy nasze matki. W naszej parafii w czasie Mszy św. modlimy się za nasze matki okazując wdzięczność i miłość tym, które są pośród nas oraz modlitewną pamięć tym, które odeszły już do wieczności. Modlitwa jest bardzo wartościowym darem dla matek za wszelkie dobro i wartości, które nam przekazywały w dzieciństwie.

NABOŻEŃSTWO FATIMSKIE Od wielu już lat w miesiącu maju rozpoczynamy comiesięczne Nabożeństwa Fatimskie. W tym miesiącu na uroczystą procesja i nabożeństwo zapraszamy w poniedziałek 13 maja o godz. 19:00. Do udziału w procesji zapraszamy wszystkich parafian szczególnie zaś Dzieci Maryi, które mają przywilej niesienia figurki Matki Bożej Fatimskiej. NABOŻEŃSTWO CZTERDZIESTOGODZINNE W niedzielę 19 maja, po Mszy św. o godz. 11:00 rozpoczynamy Czterdziestogodzinne Nabożeństwo, które jest tradycyjnym sposobem oddanie czci Chrystusowi w Najświętszym Sakramencie. Adoracja potrwa do godziny 16:00 i zostanie zakończona uroczystymi Nieszporami. W poniedziałek Najświętszy Sakrament będzie wystawiony do prywatnej adoracji od rana aż do godz. 17:30. Zakończenie Czterdziestogodzinnego nabożeństwa odbędzie się we wtorek uroczystą Procesją Eucharystyczną. Do udziału w nabożeństwach zapraszamy szczególnie dzieci, które przyjęły w tym roku Pierwszą Komunię Świętą. ST. JOSEPH POLISH WOMEN’S CLUB W tym roku St. Joseph Polish Women’s Club obchodzi swoją 60 rocznicę, którą będziemy celebrować 6 czerwca o godz. 9:30. W czasie Mszy zostaną przyjęci nowi członkowie zarządu. Po Mszy wszyscy członkowie, przyjaciele a także parafianie są zaproszeni na poczęstunek. Bilety w cenie 30 dolarów należy zakupić wcześniej. W celu zakupu biletów prosimy o kontakt z Jane Wilk 508 943 2236, Cindi Gardner 508 461 9054, Felicia Kolodziejczyk 508 943 6591.

SOBOTNIA SZKOŁA I DZIEŃ MATKI Dzisiaj uczniowie naszej sobotniej szkoły jak co roku przedstawią po Mszy sw. krótki program na Dzień Matki. Bardzo pilnie się do niego przygotowywali zarówno z wierszykami jak i piosenkami. Bardzo dziekuję wychowawczyniom klas za ich trud, aby akademia wypadła dobrze, jak też Rodzicom, którzy w domu dopilnowali, żeby każde dziecko dobrze sie nauczyło. Przy okazji w imieniu pracowników jak też uczniów naszej szkoły składamy wszystkim Mamom, tym, które są tu w kościele ze swoimi pociechami, i tym, które mają już wnuki i prawnuki, jak też i tym, które dopiero spodziewają się dziecka, aby na co dzień czerpały wiele radości z tego pięknego daru macierzyństwa, a troski i problemy rozwiązywały przy pomocy Łaski Bożej. Oczywiście życzymy też zdrowia i spełnienia wszystkich marzeń! Pragnę też przypomnieć, że nadszedł już czas, aby zapisywać dzieci na następny rok szkolny. W okresie wakacyjnym musimy zamówić podręczniki, które często sprowadzane są z Polski, więc zależy nam, aby jak najszybciej wiedzieć ilu będzie uczniów w każdej klasie. Na przyszły rok oferujemy przedszkole już od 3 lat; klasę „zero i pół” dla dzieci 5 i 6-letnich; klasę I – dla dzieci 6.5 i 7-letnich; klasę II – dla dzieci 7.5 i 8; klasę IV – dla 9,10,11-latków oraz klasę VII dla 12,13 i 14-latków. Jednocześnie chciałam powiedzieć, że nie zawsze jest łatwo przydzielić dziecko tylko według kryteria wiekowego. Jeżeli np. dziecko przyjechało z Polski, gdzie uczęszczało do szkoły może być przydzielone u nas do klasy wyższej. Podobnie, jeżeli dziecko starsze urodzone w USA nigdy nie uczyło sie czytać i pisać po polsku, to może zostać przydzielone do klasy młoszej, aby nauczyć się podstaw. Dlatego bardzo proszę o skonsultowanie się ze mną pod numerem 508-943-8545 lub e-mailem [email protected], aby wybrać klasę dla dziecka najbardziej odpowiednią. Formy rejestracyjne można znaleźć na naszej stronie internetowej www.psswebster.org w nagłówku: Ogłoszenia/Dokumenty szkolne. Zachęcam do zapisania dzieci do naszej szkoły – kiedyś Wam za to bardzo podziękują, nawet jak teraz niekoniecznie chętnie uczęszczają. Tutaj nie uczą się tylko mówić i czytać, ale również i przede wszystkim pisać, poznają zasady ortografii i gramatyki włączając części mowy i zdania. Od klasy piątej mają lekcje historii Polski, a od szóstej historii i geografii Polski. W młodszych klasach uczą się też o polskiej kulturze i tradycjach, które wbudowane są w program podręczników. Uczestniczą w akademiach, z których trzy przedstawiamy w kościele (z okazji Dnia Niepodległości, Jasełka i z okazji Dnia Matki). Biorą udział w konkursach recytatorskich, uczestniczą w zabawach, a na koniec roku w nagrodę jadą na wycieczkę np. do parku wodnego. Na pewno wynoszą ze szkoły dużo więcej niż jesteście w stanie sami przekazać im w domu. Tak dużo widać w kościele dzieci, które jeszcze do naszej szkoły nie chodzą. Drodzy Rodzice, uwierzcie w nie, że dadzą sobie radę, a przy odrobinie wysiłku z Waszej szkoły, żeby je tu dowieźć i odebrać, kiedyś wspólnie będziecie zbierać owoce, jak ten język w Waszej rodzinie nie zaginie już na pokoleniu urodzonym w USA, gdyż nie będą oni mogli przekazać języka Waszym wnukom. Zapraszamy do naszej szkoły! -- Ewa Mamro, dyrektor