Pope John XXIII Church 8290 Soule Road, Liverpool, N.Y. 13090 December 17, 2017 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 December 17, 2017 ANNOUNCED MASSES SATURDAY, December 16, 2017 Vigil: Third Sunday of Advent SUNDAY, December 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM 8:00 & 10:30 AM Intentions for the Week of December 16-22, 2017 The people of Pope John XXIII Parish Kang Hyun Bai / Family Joyce Browek / John & Kimberly Slye & Family Melissa Cramer / Mary Donardo Fay Fallon / Joe & Ellie Sorbello Michael & Pauline Goglia / Family Robert Jones / Long & Street Families Arthur Kaltenborn / wife, Wanda Frank & Giovanna Lorenzo / M/M Anthony Angotti & Family Joan & Donald Youlen / Youlen Family Intentions for the Week of December 23-29, 2017 The people of Pope John XXIII Parish Frank De Francesco / Joe & Joyce McMullen Thomas Garavelli / Charlie & Rae Venus Yu Sun Ho & Huh Cha Joon / Family Guy F. Julian / wife, Shirley Byong gi Kim / Ko Family Ruth Ann Pfeffer / Parents Primo Ponti / Children Jack & Marigert Putnam / Jim & Cheri Putnam Sandi Szatanek / husband, Frank DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Monday, Wednesday, Friday Tuesday RECONCILIATION Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday s (or by appointment) OFFERTORY COLLECTION December 9/10, 2017 8:30 AM 7:00 AM 4:00 PM Due to early transmission of the bulletin the collection for the weekend of December 9/10 will be posted in next weeks bulletin. Thank you for your generosity to Pope John XXIII Parish! GOING ON THIS WEEK SUNDAY, December 17, 2017 9:00 AM Bible Study 9:15 AM Pre School Religious Education 9:15 AM Grade 1 - Religious Education 10:30 AM Women s Fellowship 11:30 AM Breakfast with Santa (Parish Center after 10:30 AM Mass) 2:00 PM Lessons & Carols All Are Welcome to Attend 6:00 PM Decorating Church for Christmas All Are Welcome & Appreciated 6:00-8:30 PM Grade 9 Religious Education Class MONDAY, December 18, 2017 4:00-7:00 PM The Light is on for You Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) TUESDAY, December 19, 2017 11:00 AM Forever Young, Too Luncheon 6:00 PM Higher Ground Support Group (Church Parlor) WEDNESDAY December 20, 2017 1:00 PM Faith Sharing Group No Grade 2 Religious Education THURSDAY, December 21,2017 No Grade 3-8 Religious Education SATURDAY, December 23, 2017 7:00-8:30 AM Men s Fellowship Group 10:00 AM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal SUNDAY, December 24, 2017 8:00 AM Mass No 10:30 AM Mass CHRISTMAS EVE MASS SCHEDULE 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Vigil Mass (Children s Liturgy) 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Vigil Mass 11:00 PM Christmas Eve Vigil Mass MONDAY, December 25, 2017 CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE 10:30 AM Christmas Day Mass Readings for the Week of December 17, 2017 SUNDAY Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/Lk 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 [Is61:10b]/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 MONDAY Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 [cf7]mt 1:18-25 TUESDAY Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17[cf8] Lk1:5-25 WEDNESDAY Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6[cf7c and 10b] Lk 1:26-38 THURSDAY 5g 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21[ 1a; 3a]/Lk 1:39-45 FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd[cf 1a]/ Lk 1:46-56 Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14[cf Lk 21:28]/ Lk 1:57-66 SUNDAY 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b - 12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 [2a]/ Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38 Liturgical Publications
Page Three Pope John XXIII Church, Liverpool, New York December 17, 2017 Mass Schedule for Fourth Sunday of ADVENT Attention Altar Servers & Liturgical Ministers Saturday, December 23rd Sunday, December 24th 5:00 PM Vigil Mass 8:00 AM Mass NO 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, December 24th VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Volunteers are needed to help with decorating the church for Christmas on Sunday, December 17th at 6:00 PM. All are welcome. Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation The Light is on for You! Monday, December 18th 4:00-7:00 PM All Parishes! Sign up sheets are posted on the Bulletin Board in the vestibule for Lector, Commentators, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, Ushers and Altar Servers for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day liturgies. Please sign up so that we will be able to determine if there is a need for additional Altar Servers or Liturgical Ministers at a specific Mass. Thank you for your cooperation. Christmas Eve: 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 11:00 PM You are invited to arrive 1/2 hour prior to the Christmas Eve liturgies to enjoy music provided by: 3:30 PM Children s Choir 6:30 PM Young Adult Choir 10:30 PM Adult Choir Christmas Day: 10:30 AM Christmas Blessings Pope John XXIII combined choirs cordially invite you and your family to attend our annual presentation of Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 17th at 2:00 PM The perfect opportunity to listen, reflect and prepare for the celebration of Christmas! Plan now to set aside the time to attend with family and friends! Program length is 1 hour. Parish Office Hours: Monday, December 25th - Christmas Day closed Tuesday, December 26th closed Wednesday, December 27th 9:00-12:00 noon Thursday, December 28th 9:00-12:00 noon Friday, December 29th 9:00-12:00 noon Website Address! popejohnchurch.org
Page Four Pope John XXIII Church, Liverpool, New York December 17, 2017 Faith Formation News Grade 9 Religious Education Sunday, December 17th 6:00-8:30 PM. Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 17th following the 10:30 AM Mass in the Parish Center. Pre-School through Grade 6. Light refreshments, Christmas Story and a special visitor! Bring your camera! Christmas Pageant Christmas Pageant - 4:00 PM Vigil Mass Christmas Eve Christmas Pageant Sign Up, Grade 3-6 Rehearsal December 16 11:00 AM December 23 10:00 AM Year of the Family A special Year of the Family began in the Diocese of Syracuse on December 3, the first Sunday of Advent. Related video messages will be available each week throughout the Year of the Family - visit Facebook. Com/diocese of Syracuse to watch the videos. For more information, visit syracusediocese.org and click on YEAR OF THE FAMILY. World Marriage Day Celebration The 33rd Annual World Marriage Day will be celebrated on February 11th at 2:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Syracuse. The Most Reverend Robert J. Cunningham will celebrate Mass and invites all couples in attendance to renew their commitment to Holy Matrimony. He will specially honor couples who will celebrate their 25th, 50th and beyond Anniversary in 2018. If celebrating your 25th, 50th, or 50+ anniversary in 2018, please contact your parish office to register. All married couples and their families are invited to attend! Forever Young, Too Meeting / Luncheon Costumes Provided! 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! Office of Victim Assistance/Safe Environment Did you know students from Pre-K to Grade 12 in our Catholic School and Faith Formation programs receive Safe Environment training every year as required by the diocesan Child and Youth Protection Policy? Our Safe Environment training addresses each grade level with age appropriate curriculum to help our children and youth with knowledge that can help keep themselves safe while providing this instruction that is fully consistent with the moral teachings of the Catholic Church. Last year, 15,00 students were trained throughout the diocese. When: Tuesday, December 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! New Year Reflections New Year s Eve Day of Reflection Sunday, December 31st 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Journey to the Heart. Based on the life documentary of Henri Nouwen we will look at how we are called to become the truth of who we are, the beloved daughters and sons of God. On Line Giving If you are interested in signing up for on line giving: popejohnchurch.org/donate-now As we enter into a New Year, this day will be an opportunity to look back over the previous year. The day will include Mass and structured prayer as well as time for reflection. Presented by Fr. John Rose. Offering $25 includes lunch. Reservations required : call 315-446 - 2680, email us at ctkrtreat.com. Or register on our website at www.ctkrtreat.com