Pope John XXIII Church 8290 Soule Road, Liverpool, N.Y. 13090 September 17, 2017 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 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 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. 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. 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 Faith Formation: Serving 3 year olds through High School and Sacramental Preparation. For information call 652-1094. 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. 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 September 17, 2017 ANNOUNCED MASSES SATURDAY, September 16, 2017 Vigil: Twenty Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time SUNDAY, September 17, 2017 Twenty Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time Intentions for the Week of September 16-22, 2017 The people of Pope John XXIII Parish Mary Ann Blume / Friends Celestina Bogart / daughter, Paula Katz Arthur Broccoli, Sr. / Osborne Family Thomas Garavelli, 7th Anniversary / wife, Sue & Family Michael & Pauline Goglia / Family Arthur Kaltenborn / wife, Wanda Muldoon Family / Family Angelo & Mary Orlando / Mary Ann & Gloria Orlando Michael Ryan / Ginny Ryan Intentions for the Week of September 23-29, 2017 The people of Pope John XXIII Parish Mary & Paul Bergan / Family Tracy Haynes / Pat & Frank Dober Robert Long / Long Family Edith Morse / Ginny Ryan Grace Reynolds / Bruce & Theresa Nevin John Rogers / Jane Kiser Michele Trask / Cheri & Jim Putnam Michael Suba / Stan & Anna Ponca Dennis Valente, 5th Anniversary / wife, Cathy & Family DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Monday Tuesday - Communion Service Wednesday - Communion Service Friday - Communion Service 5:00 PM 8:00 & 10:30 AM 8:30 AM 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM GOING ON THIS WEEK SUNDAY, September 17, 2017 Blessing of Ministry Volunteers Join us for Coffee & Donuts after Mass in the Parish Center 8:00 AM Mass / Blessing of Ministry Volunteers 9:00 AM Bible Study (Meeting Room) 10:30 AM Mass/ Blessing of Ministry Volunteers 2:00-3:00 PM Men s Barbershop Quartet (Church) Refreshments to follow in the Parish Center MONDAY, September 18, 2017 7:00 PM Parents Prayer Gathering to Pray for Our Children 7:00 PM Higher Ground Support Group (Parlor) TUESDAY, September 19, 2107 11:00 AM Forever Young, Too Meeting/Luncheon 5:45-9:00 PM ChristLife - Sharing Christ WEDNESDAY, September 20, 2017 1:00 PM Faith Sharing Group FRIDAY, September 22, 2017 7:00-9:00 PM PJ23 Youth Group (Parish Center) SATURDAY, September 23, 2017 Brady Bread for sale after Mass in Front Vestibule RCIA Inquiry after Mass in Church Parlor 7:00-8:30 AM Men s Fellowship Group SUNDAY, September 24, 2017 Brady Bread for sale after Mass in Front Vestibule RCIA Inquiry after 8:00 & 10:30 Mass in Church Parlor 9:00 AM Bible Study (Meeting Room) Readings for the Week of September 17, 2017 RECONCILIATION Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday s (or by appointment) OFFERTORY COLLECTION September 2/3, 2017 4:00 PM Weekly Envelopes $ 7, 819.00 Weekly Plate $ 570. 34 Total $ 8, 389. 34 September 9/10, 2017 Weekly Envelopes $ 8, 441. 40 Weekly Plate $ 871. 50 Total $ 9, 312. 90 Thank you for your generosity to Pope John XXIII Parish! SUNDAY Sir 27:30-28:7/Ps 103/Rom 14:7-9/Mt 18:21-35 MONDAY 1 Tm 2:1-8/Ps 28/Lk 7:1-10 TUESDAY 1 Tm 3:1-13/Ps 101/Lk 7:11-17 WEDNESDAY 1 Tm 3:4-16/Ps 111/Lk 7:31-35 THURSDAY Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19/Mt 9:9-13 FRIDAY 1 Tm 6:2c - 12/Ps 49/Lk 8:1-3 SATURDAY 1 Tm 6:13-16/Ps 100/Lk 8:4-15 SUNDAY Is 55:6-9/Ps 145/Phil 1:20c - 24, 27a/ Mt 20:1-16a Catholic University Appeal There is a special Bishop s Appeal this weekend for support of Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Your generosity is appreciated.
Page Three Pope John XXIII Church, Liverpool, New York September 17, 2017 Communion Services There will be Communion Services this Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at the regular Mass times due to Fr. O Brien being at the Annual Priest Convocation at Alexandria Bay. The Communion Services are approved celebrations on the Word and Holy Communion in the absence of a priest. Communion services will be conducted by either Elizabeth Fallon, the Director of Faith Formation here at Pope John XXIII or Larry Messina a parishioner who is in the program to become a Deacon in the Church. Men s Choral/Barbershop Quartet Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - 2017 Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or who wants to discern if Catholicism is for them in invited to an introductory session of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) on Saturday 16th after the 5:00 PM Mass or Sunday, September 17th after the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses in the Church Parlor. The process of becoming a Catholic is open to anyone beginning in the fall and culminating with the celebration of the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil. If you know of someone who might be interested family member, friend or neighbor, please invite them to a session. Anyone with questions about the process is asked to call Mrs. Fallon at 315-652 - 1094. 8th Annual Syracuse Catholic Women s Conference Pope John XXIII Church will hold a Men s Choral/Barbershop Quartet performance on Sunday, September 17th from 2:00-3:00 PM. Listen to and enjoy songs that will span the decades by a men s vocal group with phenomenal voices and harmonies. Pope John XXIII parishioner John Schramm will be among the performers. A free will offering to benefit the Food Bank of CNY is requested. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the parish center. Celebration of New Life There will be a special Celebration of Life on the weekend of October 1st at the 10:30 AM Mass. As part of the celebration there will be a special prayer and blessing for all the infants/children baptized during 2017 and their families and parents who are currently expecting a child. Those in attendance will be called forward for recognition and a blessing. A reception for the families will follow in the parish center. All are invited to join in this positive affirmation of God s beautiful gifts of life on this Respect Life Weekend. In affirming the dignity of life we continue to call all to respect and protection of all life from the moment of conception to natural death. We join in this public affirmation and inclusive support of our faith community for our most recent parishioners as a powerful witness in support of all life. Pope John XXIII will be reserving pre-paid Tables for Ten again this year at the 8th Annual Syracuse Catholic Women s Conference at the OnCenter on October 28th. Call the parish office at 652-6591 to reserve your ticket for ONLY $25 - less than half the price of a regular ticket! ($70 at the door if space allows.) The theme this year is In Search of a Servant s Heart. Speakers include best selling author Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC; Sr. Ignatia Henneberry, OSF, Youth Minister; and Michael Dopp, President & Founder of the New Evangelization Summit. The United Nations Pilgrim Virgin Statue of the Lady of Fatima and 1st class relics of Sts. Jacinta & Francisco Marto will be at the Conference to commemorate the centennial of Our Lady s appearances in Fatima. Register with payment at Pope John XXIII Parish Office. Higher Ground Support Group Are you Separated? Divorced? Do you know someone who is? Higher Ground is a Support Group of people that have experienced separation and or divorce. We empathize, listen and share our stories. No matter where in the journey you are, we invite you to join a group of your peers. Our meetings are informal, relaxed and pressure free. The upcoming meetings are held in the Parlor: Tuesdays: Sept. 18th in the Church Parlor. For information call 315-652 - 6591. CELEBRATION OF LIFE Sunday, October 1st 10:30 AM Mass Blessing of Newly Baptized and Expectant Parents Reception in Parish Center ALL ARE WELCOME! Please Join Us for Coffee & Donuts Sunday, September 17th after the 8:00 & 10:30 AM Masses in the Parish Center! Brady Bread Once again this year Brady Bread will be on sale after Masses the weekend of September 23/24. Proceeds from the sale of their Raison Bread supports the Jail Ministry program of the Brady Center. The cost of a loaf of this bread delicious is $3.00. Thank you for your support.
Page Four Pope John XXIII Church, Liverpool, New York September 17, 2017 Faith Formation News PJ 23 #YOUTH GROUP Get Together If you have not signed up for religious education we are still accepting registrations. The fees have been suspended again this year. Make up classes for Grade 3-8 will be on Sunday mornings twice a month at 9:15-10:15 AM in Room 8/10. Classes start backup the end of September. Class dates are available on the website. We are still in need of Catechists! We need catechists especially for Grade 3 & 4, Grade 7 & 8. If you can help please call the Faith Formation Office. Questions? Please call Mrs. Fallon at 315-652 - 1094 or send an email to faithformation@verizon.net 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! Forever Young, Too Meeting / Luncheon When: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Where: Parish Center Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM $3.00 Donation For reservations, please call Kathy 622-1045. Please join us for lunch, conversation and a good time! Prayer Shawl Ministry The State Fair is over, the kids are back to school, so it must be time to pick up your knitting needles and crochet hooks and get back to making items for charity. There are probably several of you that have never stopped making items for the needy year round. Pope John XXIII Prayer Shawl Ministry members are encouraged to come to our first meet and greet for the 2017 2018 volunteer year. We will be meeting on Wednesday, September 20th, at Wegman s on Rt. 31 in the Café. Wegman s has agreed to allow us to come in to the Café and knit or crochet from 6:30-8:00 PM. If anyone has any new ideas for making items that can be donated to those who are sick or infirmed, bring those ideas with you or, if you have any favorite patterns that you are willing to share, bring them along also. If we all work together, we will all benefit. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are unable to meet. See you on the 20th! Questions, call Margaret O Brien (315) 420-8100 or obrienmgt36@yahoo.com. Create Your Own Masterpiece! Enjoy an evening out with friends and parishioners and create your own masterpiece. Pope John XXIII Church will be holding a Paint Night on Saturday, October 7th after the 5:00 PM Mass at 6:15 PM. Participants can buy tickets after Masses on September 16/17, 23/24 and Sept. 30/Oct. 1. Tickets also may be purchased by calling Mike at 315-622 - 1774. Deadline for tickets is Sunday, October 1st. Cost is $28 and includes instruction, materials and snacks. You may also bring your own food and alcoholic beverage. When: Friday, September 22nd Time: 7:00-9:00 PM Questions? Call or text Dawn-Marie at 315-857 - 5200 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!! Everyone in grades 9-12 Are You Homebound and would like the Eucharist brought to your home? Homebound Outreach You are all invited... Welcome to Moes Fall Kick Off Night! When: Time: Where: RSVP by October 2nd Friday, October 6th 7:00-9:00 PM Parish Center to DM 315-857 - 5200 If you know someone who is unable to attend Mass because they are homebound we have volunteers from Pope John XXIII Parish available to bring Communion to them. Please call the Parish Office at 652-6591 with the name, address and phone number of the person in need of a Communion visit. Someone from the Pastoral Outreach to the Homebound Ministry will contact you to set up a visit. The 2017 HOPE Appeal Our parish campaign for the HOPE Appeal is under way with returns of 290 pledges and donations in the amount of $45, 483. Our parish goal is $53,218. All parishioners are urged to participate to the level they are able as the goal is really 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 to the office.
Page Five Pope John XXIII Church, Liverpool, New York September 17, 2017 Twenty - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23/24, 2017 LECTORS/ COMMENTATORS: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: GREETERS: ALTAR SERVERS: 5:00 PM Commentator: Margi Lawrence 1st Reading: Kayleigh Przytula 2nd Reading: Mary Galvin A. Stevens, G. Kulick, B. Sauve, J. Todora, S. Saunders, volunteer, MA DeMar, R. Beiswenger, J. Pauldine Edna Manzo Beth Manzo Jennifer Cardinal John O Neill Rachel Przytula Brandon Stevens Meghan Brandon 8:00 AM Commentator: Micah Sateriale A1st Reading: Russ Morison M2nd Reading: Russ Morison A M 10:30 AM Commentator: Rich Lauber 1st Reading: volunteer 2nd Reading: Kevin Van Ness L. Hallowell, J. Root, G. Painter, Sr. Jane, L. Sateriale, L. Ryder, R. Viel, M. Viel, J. Bressette G. Perrin, G. Griffin, G. Blum, J. Saarie, A. Ciravolo, J. Ciravolo, ML Mingolelli, G. Pieniazek, J. McQuatters Michelle Callahan Mary Ann Mahunik Pam Evans Mary Ann Hall Sharon Woznick Tom Anson Sharon Micho Cathy Kuepper Max Steffen Sophia Steffen Alex Blum Tyler Blum Andrew Jung ALTAR LINENS: Eileen Holodak Monday, September 18, 2017 CLEANING CREW: Mark Young, Crew Chief - Saturday, September 24, 2017 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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