Pope John XXIII Church 8290 Soule Road, Liverpool, N.Y. 13090 August 26, 2018 Mission Statement Pope John XXIII Parish is a Roman Catholic Faith Community in the Spirit of the Gospels and Vatican II that: proclaims the Word of God; celebrates our faith through the Sacraments of the Church; provides ongoing faith formation that fosters Christian values as a way of life; encourages belonging and ownership through activities, participation in ministry and stewardship; and builds an awareness of our membership in the Body of Christ through our local, diocesan and universal church. Pastor: Msgr. James O Brien Deacon: Deacon Ralph Jahnige Pastoral Associate: Elizabeth Fallon Parish Secretaries: Kathy Przytula, Cathy Valente Music Director: Christine Kennedy Faith Formation Director: Elizabeth Fallon First Communion Coordinator: Len Gass Confirmation Coordinator: George Kulick RCIA Director: Marcus Niessen Youth Minister: Dawn-Marie Rau Eucharistic Liturgies: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 AM Tuesday 7:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 4:00-4:30 PM or by appointment Baptism of Infants: Baptisms are scheduled twice a month, once during one of the Masses and once a month at 11:45 AM. Please call Fr. O Brien for arrangements. Hospitalized Parishioners: Please notify the parish office when a parishioner is in the hospital or would like the Sacrament of the Sick prior to surgery or hospitalization. Parish Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Parish Office: (315) 652-6591 Parish FAX #: (315) 652-6631 Faith Formation Office: (315) 652-1094 E-mail: Facebook: Website: johnxxiii@syrdio.org Pope John XXIII Catholic Church popejohnchurch.org New Parishioners: Welcome to Pope John XXIII Parish. Please introduce yourself to the parish staff and register by completing a census form available in the lobby or by calling the Parish Office. Please inform us of any address change. Faith Formation: Serving 3 year olds through High School and Sacramental Preparation. For information call 652-1094. RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: A process of inquiry into the teaching of the Catholic Church and formation into the Catholic Christian way of life. Adults interested in becoming members of the Roman Catholic Church, call Parish Office for details. Bequests: In making out your will, kindly remember your church. Pope John XXIII Church.
Page Two Pope John XXIII Church, Liverpool, New York August 26, 2018 ANNOUNCED MASSES GOING ON THIS WEEK SATURDAY, August 25, 2018 Vigil: Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY, August 26, 2018 Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Intentions for the Week of August 25-31, 2018 The people of Pope John XXIII Parish Charles Bartlett, Anniversary / wife, Donna Sun Engstrom / Ko Family Robert Gass, Sr. / Maestri Family David Morgan / Barb & Dick Natoli John & Mary Pencek / Family Antonia Ponca / Stan & Anna Ponca Mary Margaret Ramker / Joe & Elizabeth Fallon Anthony Scro / Russ & Linda Feltus & Family Eileen Sullivan / Joe & Joyce McMullen Intentions for the Week of September 1-7, 2018 The people of Pope John XXIII Parish Raymond Justian, 5th Anniversary / wife, Ginny Anita Mc Dade / John & Gail Rau Paula Miller / Joe & Ellie Sorbello Francis Ryan, Anniversary / wife, Theresa Michael Ryan / Ginny Ryan Lillian Rusie / brother, Thomas Margaret Sardella / Kevin & Michelle Drzewiecki Jayne Street / M/M Michael Aquilino Mable Temple / Burd Family 5:00 PM 8:00 & 10:30 AM SUNDAY, August 26, 2018 9:00 AM Bible Study THURSDAY, August 30, 2018 6:00 PM Human Development Meeting (Parish Center) FRIDAY, August 31, 2018 6:00 PM PJ 23 Youth Group (Parish Center) SATURDAY, September 1, 2018 7:00-8:30 AM Men s Fellowship SUNDAY, September 2, 2018 9:00 AM Bible Study Readings for the Week of August 26, 2018 SUNDAY Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23[9a]/Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69 MONDAY 2Thes 1:1-5, 11-12/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b - 3, 4-5, [3] / Mt 23:13-24 TUESDAY 2 Thes 1:1-3a, 14 17,/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13{13b]/ Mt 23:23-26 Daily Mass Schedule Monday & Friday 8:30 AM Tuesday 7:00 AM Wednesday Communion Service 8:30 AM SUMMER OFFICE HOURS Begins on July 5th and will run through Labor Day. Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Closed on Friday s Sacrament of Reconciliation Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 4:00 PM (or by appointment) WEDNESDAY 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18/Ps 128:1-2, 4-5[1]/ Mk 6:17-29 THURSDAY 1 Cor 1:1-9/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7[1]/Mt 24:42-51 FRIDAY 1 Cor 1:17-25/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11, [5] /Mt 25:1-13 SATURDAY 1 cor 1:26-31/Ps 33:1-2, 18-19, 20-21.[12]/ Mt 25:14-30 SUNDAY Dt 4:1-2, 6-8,/Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5[1a]/ Jas 1:17-18, 21b - 22, 27/Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Liturgical Publications OFFERTORY COLLECTION August 18/19 2018 Weekly Envelopes $ 5, 643. 05 Weekly Loose $ 1, 161. 01 Total $ 6, 804. 06 Holy Day - Feast of the Assumption $ 1, 017. 00 Rural Migrant Mission Appeal $ 1, 735. 50 Thank you for your generosity to Pope John XXIII Parish!
Page Three Pope John XXIII Church, Liverpool, New York August 26, 2018 Entrance Renovation National Shrine of Divine Mercy The project to replace the church door on the rectory side (small parking lot) will begin on Tuesday, September 4th. The project will replace the original doors that are in very poor condition with automatic doors. A second set of doors, also automated will be installed in the interior corridor creating a vestibule. Those attending daily Mass or coming to the Church office during that week should enter from the main doors on the other side of the Church. It is also expected that the walkway at that side entrance will be replaced the week of September 10th, there should be no disruption for our weekend Masses. INFORMATION SEMINAR ABOUT THE PERMANENT DIACONATE Holy Cross 4112 E. Genesee St., Dewitt, NY Sunday, September 23, 2018 2:00-4:30 PM A Permanent Deacon is ordained as a Sacramental Sign of the Church, as servant in active love and justice in society, in heralding the Word of God and in celebrating the Sacraments. If you have any interest in learning more about the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Syracuse or about the Deacon Formation program, this information seminar will assist you in your discernment. Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have completed the Diocesan Formation for the Ministry Program or it s equivalent and completed the VIRTUS training through the Safe Environment Program and who have discerned a call to service and who have parish or agency sponsorship. Men wishing to apply this year to enter the program beginning September 2020, together with spouse, must attend this September 23rd information meeting at Holy Cross in Dewitt, NY or November 4th meeting at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Fulton, NY. For further information, contact: Fr. Louis F. Aiello Diocesan Director Office of the Permanent Diaconate The Chancery 240 E. Onondaga Street Syracuse, New York 13202 Phone: (315) 470-1479 A one-day pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018. A coach bus will depart St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1001 Tulip St., Liverpool at 6:45 AM and return at 9:00 PM. Learn about the shrine and visit other places on the beautiful grounds including the Lourdes Grotto, Candle Shrines, St. Peregrine s Knoll, Stations of the Cross, and Shrine of the Holy Innocents. Services that are offered include Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, Holy Mass, Benediction, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, blessing of religious articles and veneration of St. Faustina s relic. The shrine is wheel chair accessible. The cost is $65 per person (transportation only). Dinner will be at Cracker Barrel Restaurant, East Greenbush, NY. For reservations, please call Terry Wellenzohn Joseph s House Baby Bottle Drive Is Coming Soon! A Baby Bottle Drive to support the homeless pregnant women and their children of Joseph s House is kicking off in 2 weeks! Be sure to grab a baby bottle after Mass on September 8th or 9th and fill it with cash or checks made payable to Joseph s House. To learn more about the life affirming work they are doing, visit www.jhfw.org or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/josephshousesyr. Thank you for your support and prayers! God Bless You! Your gift to the HOPE Appeal brings Sunday Mass to the ill and homebound each week. Your gifts to the HOPE Appeal support Syracuse Catholic Television, which brings weekly Sunday Mass to thousands of ill and homebound Catholics. During the month of July Sunday Masses on YouTube were viewed close to 9,000 times for a total of 28,000 minutes! Because of your generous gifts to HOPE Appeal, we are able to connect with faithful through TV Mass. If you haven t pledged a gift to the 2018 HOPE Appeal yet, you can make a secure donation on line: https://syracuse.weshareonline.org/ HOPE Appeal 2018 Our parish campaign for the HOPE Appeal is under way with returns of 277 pledges and donations of $49,502. Our parish goal is $54,202.All parishioners are urged to participate to the level they are able as the goal is really an assessment. The parish will have to pay the difference between the goal and our pledges and donations. Pledge envelopes should be returned in the collection or by mail.
Page Four Pope John XXIII Church, Liverpool, New York August 26, 2018 Attention: Pope John XXIII Parishioners Faith Formation Registrations were mailed August 1, 2018. Please review and update the information on the form, add anyone interested in attending who was not listed on the form. And return by August 25th. All are welcome to join us for our interactive sessions, faith formation is for incorporating faith into our daily lives, as well as sacramental preparation. If your child, children or any family member is looking for sacramental preparation, please indicate that on the form or call Elizabeth Fallon at 315-1094, email at faithformation@verizon.net to set up an individual process of preparation. God Bless Elizabeth Fallon Pastoral Associate / DFF Pope John XXIII Parents are reminded that children must always be accompanied by an adult if they leave the worship area during Mass. Please be aware this is a public building and this policy is enforced for the safety of the children. Thank You! PJ 23 YOUTH GATHERING When: Friday, August 31st Time: 6:00 PM Where: Parish Center The Promise of God s Love This year s retreat for the Separated and divorced entitled The Promise of God s Love will be held from September 21-14, 2018 at Christ the King Retreat Center, 500 Brookford Rd., Syracuse. Fr Joseph Phillips will deliver an uplifting keynote and Fr. Clarence Cerwonka will preside over the Healing Liturgy. Empowering testimonials by those who have experienced separation and divorce will be offered. $175 for the full weekend and accommodations; $95 for the full weekend commuter rate; and $50 for Saturday attendance only. Tuition reimbursement is available. To register reach out to Dc. Dean Brainard 314-472 - 6754, email:brainard@syrdio.org Learn more at http://syracusediocese.org /offices/familyrespect-life/ separated-divorced Register online at: https://promiseofgodslove.everbrite.com All are welcome! Our Back to School Supplies Drive is here! It s time again! Can you believe it???? Your past generosity has helped so many of our children have the necessary materials to get through the school year. While you are out shopping for your children, please consider picking up something extra for our drive. Items requested this year: Backpacks Black & White Composition Books Notebooks Binder Dividers (5 tab) Eraser caps for pencils Clorox Wipes Packaged ball point pens (black and blue) No. #2 Pencils Pencil boxes & pouches Pencil sharpeners (hand held) Pink block erasers Pocket folders (all colors) Crayons Post it Notes (3 x 3) Elmer s Glue Sticks Dark colored Dry-Erase Markers Glue Sticks Head phones* Highlighters (yellow) Loose leaf paper (wide ruled) Scissors Spiral Notebooks (wide ruled single subject) ( 1 & 2 ) 3 - ring binders Ziplock bags (1 qt. & 1 gal.) Index cards * high demand item We will be collecting items beginning August 4th through September 2nd. If you have any questions, please contact Mariann Viel (315-546 - 5342) or Wanda and Gregg Salem (315-652 - 8588). Our schools are so appreciative of your efforts in supporting this worthwhile cause that has been ongoing for 20+ years!!!! Thank you for your continue support. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Page Five Pope John XXIII Church, Liverpool, New York August 26, 2018 Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 1/2, 2018 LECTORS/ COMMENTATORS: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: GREETERS: ALTAR SERVERS: 5:00 PM Commentator: 1st Reading: 2nd Reading: Please check computer for Ministry assignments. September schedule is not available at this time. 8:00 AM Commentator: 1st Reading: 2nd Reading: 10:30 AM Commentator: 1st Reading: 2nd Reading: ALTAR LINENS: Monday, September 3, 2018 CLEANING CREW: Crew Chief - Saturday, September 1, 2018 ALL MINISTERS - remember to check in before Mass on the bulletin board outside of the Sacristy. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled Liturgy so that we are aware of any shortages. (Greeters should arrive at least 20 minutes before the Liturgy begins.) Please remember that if you are unable to serve at your scheduled time, you will need to get a substitute. Thank You. Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 www.4lpi.com Pope John XXIII, Liverpool, NY 06-0057
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