Pope John XXIII Church
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: [email protected]
Facebook: Pope John XXIII Catholic Church
Website: popejohnchurch.org
Pastor: Msgr . James O’Br ien
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
8290 Soule Road, Liverpool, N.Y. 13090 December 24, 2017
Page Two December 24, 2017 Pope John XXIII Church, Liverpool, New York
GOING ON THIS WEEK 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
TUESDAY, December 26, 2017
No Daily Mass
Parish Office is closed
WEDNESDAY December 27, 2017
No Grade 2 Religious Education
THURSDAY, December 28,2017
No Grade 3 - 8 Religious Education
SATURDAY, December 30, 2017
7:00 - 8:30 AM Men’s Fellowship Group
MONDAY, January 1, 2018
8:30 AM New Year’s Day - Feast of the Solemnity of Mary
(not a Holy Day of Obligation)
ANNOUNCED MASSES SATURDAY, December 23, 2017
Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM
SUNDAY, December 24, 2017
Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM
No 10:30 AM Mass this weekend
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
Intentions for the Week of December 30, 2017 - January 5, 2018
The people of Pope John XXIII Parish
Marie Baronick, 1st Anniversary / husband, Gary
Kim Kyong Chik / Family
Fay Fallon / Wednesday Faith Sharing Group
Dorothy Ann Letcher / Joe & Ellie Sorbello
Paul Maestri, 10th Anniversary / Maestri Family
John S. & Genevieve Maroney / Family
William May, 9th Anniversary / Crimmer Family
Margaret Sardella / John & Gail Rau
Lucille & Joseph / sister
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday (Christmas Day) 10:30 AM
Tuesday, December 26th - No Daily Mass
Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM
RECONCILIATION
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday’s 4:00 PM
(or by appointment)
OFFERTORY COLLECTION December 9/10, 2017
Weekly Envelopes $ 7, 818. 00
Weekly Plate $ 758. 81
Weekly Total $ 8, 576. 81
Holy Day - Feast Immaculate Conception $ 1, 040. 61
Christmas Envelopes $ 360. 00
Thank you for your generosity to Pope John XXIII Parish!
Readings for the Week of December 24, 2017
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
MONDAY Vigil: Is 62:1 - 5/Ps 89:4 - 5, 16 - 17, 27, 29[2a]/
Acts 13:16 - 17, 22 - 25/Mt 1:1 - 25 or 1:18 - 25
Midnight: Is 9:1 - 6/Ps 96:1—2, 2 - 3, 11 - 12, 13
[Lk2:11]/Ti 2:11 - 14/Lk 2:1 - 14
Day: Is 52:7 - 10/Ps 98:1, 2 - 3, 3 - 4, 5 - 6[3c]/
Heb1:1 - 6/Jn 1:1 - 18 or 1:1 - 5, 9 - 14
TUESDAY Acts 6:8 - 10, 7:54 - 59/Ps 31:3cd - 4, 6 and 8ab,
16bc and 17[6]/Mt 10:17 - 22
WEDNESDAY 1 Jn 1:1 - 4/Ps 97:1 - 2, 5 - 6, 11 - 12[112]/Jn 20:1a, 2 - 8
THURSDAY 1 Jn 1:5 - 2:2/Ps 124:2 - 3, 4 - 5, 7b - 8[7]/Mt 2:13 - 18
FRIDAY 1 Jn2:3 - 11/Ps 96:1 - 2a, 2b - 3, 5b - 6[11a]/Lk 2:22 - 35
SATURDAY 1 Jn 2:12 - 17/Ps 96:7 - 8a, 8b - 9, 10[11a]/Lk 2:36 - 40
SUNDAY Gn 15:1 - 6; 21:1 - 3 or Sir 3:2 - 6, 12 - 14/Ps 105:1 - 2,3 -
4, 5 - 6, 8 - 9[7a, 8a] or Ps 1128:1 - 2, 3, 4 - 5[cf.1/ Heb
11:8, 11 - 12, 17 - 19 or Col 3:12 - 21 or 3:12 - 17/Lk 2:22
- 40 or 2:22, 39 - 40
Liturgical Publications
On Line Giving
If you are interested in signing up for on line giving:
popejohnchurch.org/donate-now
Page Three Pope John XXIII Church, Liverpool, New York December 24, 2017
Mass Schedule for Fourth Sunday of ADVENT
Saturday, December 23rd 5:00 PM Vigil Mass
Sunday, December 24th 8:00 AM Mass
NO 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, December 24th
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
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
From Father O’Brien
I join all the staff at Pope John XXIII Parish in extending the
blessing of the Lord to everyone at Christmas. As God’s people we have
much to be grateful for, especially the gift of the Prince of Peace who is
our Savior and Redeemer. We pray that the many good activities during
this year will not distract us from the great reality of the presence of
Christ in our lives as we welcome and open ourselves to His presence
and love once again. Our prayers and blessings include all members of
our parish families even those unavoidably separated during this holy
season. We know and trust that it is in Christ that we are always united
to one another and in Him share the joy of Christmas. May we all know
that love and presence in a special way this year and find peace with the
Prince of Peace and one another.
A special thank you to all who are helping the parish for the
Christmas celebration. We thank all the decorators, the children in the
pageant, the parish choirs for a wonderful Lessons and Carols, Breakfast
with Santa celebration, and the behind the scene people, especially
Elizabeth Fallon, Kathy Przytula, Cathy Valente, Christine Kennedy and
Rick Phillips.
I extend specific thanks to everyone who participated in our
Giving Tree this year, donating the many thoughtful gifts to the families
and children of the area in need. We are grateful to the Human
Development Committee for organizing the gift giving and the Food
Pantry coordinators and volunteers for ensuring that those who depend
on Pope John XXIII Parish will have a special Christmas and share in the
blessings of Christmas.
New Year’s Day - Feast of the Solemnity of Mary
The Feast of the Solemnity of Mary is not a Holy Day of Obligation. We
will be having Mass at 8:30 AM on New Year’s Day, Monday, January,
1st.
Upcoming Events 2018
January 6/7, 2018 Pulpit Exchange with Fr. John Rose
Christ the King Retreat House
January 13/14, 2018 Notre Dame Vision Weekend
promote youth interest
January 21, 2018 Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
January 22, 2018 Day of Prayer and Penance for the
End of Abortion
February 11, 2018 Chili - Chowder Cook Off
February 14, 2018 Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday “Soup Supper”
Lenten Program for families begins
Page Four Pope John XXIII Church, Liverpool, New York December 17, 2017
Website Address!
popejohnchurch.org
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
Faith Formation Updates
Have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Mrs. Fallon and the Faith Formation Team!
Religious Education classes will resume
on Wednesday, January 3rd with Grade 2.
Are you being called to serve in ministry?
The Formation for Ministry program prepares adult Catholics to serve as
lay ecclesial ministers in their parishes. The program includes
coursework, training, field work, and spiritual formation. Our next
five-week session begins in January.
If you feel God is calling you to serve, please contact the Diocesan
Office of Formation for Ministry at 315 - 470 - 1491 or
[email protected] for more information about our program.
Courses can also be taken for adult faith formation.
Thank You!
Thank you to our youth in Grades 3 - 8 for their time and service in
changing out our prayer cards in the inside back cover of the Gather
Book for The Year of the Family.
