cr) lr. : o tU o z f o TL ; o r cf) ; E o = tU z h a f J J tU O rr = O E = = O E LU - a X o - O = E. L F = - o I http :l I stxmarcel I u s. com WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE: ) Saturday Vigi | - 4:30 PM Sunday Masses - 8:30 & l0:45 AM , Sacrament of Penance - Saturday 3:30pm TELEPHONES: Rectory: 673-2531 I West Main St., P.O. Box 177 Rel. Ed. Center: 673-4107 53 North Street OUR MISSION STATEMENT: "Saint Francis Xavier Pqrish is o Christion Fomily dedicated to the mission of Jesus and the teachings of the Catholic Church. We are committed to fostering spiritual growth and to responding to the human needs of both our faith com- munity ond the larger community by sharing our gifts dnd resources." Liturov Schedule Weekend Masses: Holy Day Masses: See schedule inside. Saturday Evening Vigil: 4:30 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:45 am Daily Mass: 6:45 am Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri Weekend Mass Schedule in our area St. Michael-St. Peter St. Mary's of the Lake Sat. Evening: 5:00 pm Sat. Evening: 4:30 pm Sunday:7:30, 9:00 & 11:15 am Sunday: 8:00 & 10:15 am St. Patrick's Jordan Sat. Evening: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am lL_-- PASTORAL STAFF: Pastor: Rev. Daniel C. Muscalino* Pastoral Associate: Deacon John J. Falge* Religious Ed. Director: Renee O'Connor* Parish Secretaries: Mary Jo Osterman Katherine Boos Social Service Coordinators: Rosalie Durand PaW White Music Director: Robin Schott, Jr. Buildings and Grounds: Ron Schneider Confirrnation Coordinators : Lori Tucker Housekeeper: Kathy Welsh Parish Historian: John P. Curtin PARISH TRUSTEES: Diane Foster* Joseph E. Durand* * Also on Parish Council SACRAMENTS: Baptism: Class required. Call rectory for arrangements. Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 - 4:00 Marriage: Arrangements at least 6 months in advance. NEW PARISHIONERS are most welcome. See Fr. Muscalino after Mass or call the Rectory. PARISH COUNCIL Jay Austin Roxanne Taylor Terry Hall Kim Flood Pen Anderson Marty McClusky Cheryl Hunt Terry Kotlarz FINAI\ICE COMMITTEE: Rick Reagan Jay Austin Chris Hunt Diane Foster Rev. Daniel C. Muscalino Dc. John J. Falge John P. Curtin Joseph E. Durand ;t ii
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:"Saint Francis Xavier Pqrish is o Christion Fomily dedicated to the mission ofJesus and the teachings of the Catholic Church. We are committed to fosteringspiritual growth and to responding to the human needs of both our faith com-munity ond the larger community by sharing our gifts dnd resources."
Liturov ScheduleWeekend Masses: Holy Day Masses: See schedule inside.Saturday Evening Vigil: 4:30 pm
Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:45 am Daily Mass: 6:45 am Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri
Weekend Mass Schedule in our areaSt. Michael-St. Peter St. Mary's of the LakeSat. Evening: 5:00 pm Sat. Evening: 4:30 pmSunday:7:30, 9:00 & 11:15 am Sunday: 8:00 & 10:15 am
St. Patrick's JordanSat. Evening: 5:00 pmSunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am
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PASTORAL STAFF:Pastor: Rev. Daniel C. Muscalino*Pastoral Associate: Deacon John J. Falge*Religious Ed. Director: Renee O'Connor*Parish Secretaries: Mary Jo Osterman
Katherine BoosSocial Service Coordinators:
Rosalie DurandPaW White
Music Director: Robin Schott, Jr.Buildings and Grounds: Ron SchneiderConfirrnation Coordinators :
Lori TuckerHousekeeper: Kathy WelshParish Historian: John P. Curtin
PARISH TRUSTEES:Diane Foster*Joseph E. Durand*
* Also on Parish Council
SACRAMENTS:Baptism:Class required.Call rectory for arrangements.Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 - 4:00Marriage: Arrangements atleast 6 months in advance.
NEW PARISHIONERS are most welcome.See Fr. Muscalino after Mass or callthe Rectory.
PARISH COUNCILJay Austin Roxanne TaylorTerry Hall Kim FloodPen Anderson Marty McCluskyCheryl Hunt Terry Kotlarz
FINAI\ICE COMMITTEE:Rick Reagan Jay AustinChris HuntDiane FosterRev. Daniel C. MuscalinoDc. John J. FalgeJohn P. CurtinJoseph E. Durand
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Saturday December 15 VIGIL THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
4:30 PM- David J. Palen- Ann Marie & Dustin
Sunday December 16 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
8:30 AM- People of St. Francis Xavier Parish 10:45 AM- Descendants of Reilly Family- Tom & Virginia Reilly
Monday December 17
6:45 AM- Thomas Yeager- Friends
Tuesday December 18 6:00 PM- Holy Souls of Purgatory
Wednesday December 19 6:45 AM- Marie Shea- Friends
Thursday December 20 6:45 AM- Reverend William Murphy MM- Martha
Friday December 21 SAINT PETER CANISIUS
6:45 AM- Ena Frood- Family
Saturday December 22 VIGIL FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
4:30 PM- Claude Smith- Family
Sunday December 23 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
8:30 AM- People of St. Francis Xavier Parish 10:45 AM- Roy Myers- Anne Myers
Ministry Schedule for St. Francis Xavier Saturday, Dec 22 Sunday, Dec 23 4:30 8:30 10:45 Lector Lector Lector Jamie Curtin Patrick Canny Rosalie Durand
E. Ministers E. Ministers E. Ministers Brenda Bronstad Larry Abrahamson Mary Ellen Koloski Mary Finn Terry Kotlarz Marty McClusky Chris Hunt John Ketterer Terry McClusky Cheryl Hunt Kim Flood Marilyn Duffy Beth Cusick Linda Pavlas
Altar Servers Altar Servers Altar Servers Amanda Barbaro Mia Welsh N. Hammerschmidt Matthew Barbaro Mac Ciras Daniel Cross
Christmas Caroling December 16th
Please join us for the Ecumenical Christmas Caroling in the Village of
Marcellus. Please meet at the Presbyterian Church at 4pm. Enjoy beverages & cookies after caroling.
What’s Happening This Week at St. Francis
Sunday December 16 CLOW Prayer Ministry- Church- after 8:30 & 10:45 Mass
Monday December 17 The Light Is On- Church- 4-7pm Lectio Divina- Ch Hall- 6:30 pm
Wednesday December 19 Adult Choir Reh- Church- 7:30 pm
Thursday December 20 Rosary- Church- 7:00 pm
Sunday December 23 No CLOW Prayer Ministry- Church- after 8:30 & 10:45 Mass
Our Weekly Collection Weekly Goal: $7,900 Last Week: $9,276
Please Pray For… Danielle Painter, Charlie McCormick, Nate Wagner,
Lynn Rivett, Jack Bragger, Florence M. Linda, Peggy Paradise, Missy Fitz, Austin Marlowe,
Brian Stonelake, Brett Kresco, Lucienne Henneberry, Jo’Ann F., Conor Osterman, Allan Stonecipher,
Genie Barnes, Kelly Cunningham Suberts, Donna Martin, Michelle Fleegel, J.E.L.,
Sr. Mary Brendan Wilson Please Pray for Our Homebound…
Jim Reagan, Gerry Joyce, Helen Volcko, Mike Berish, Ethel Cole, Peggy Crysler, Isabell LaClair,
Marie Patterson, Mary Martin, Barbara Vautrot, Bob & Kay Wilson, Patricia Welch
Please call the Church Office to add anyone to our Prayer List.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for December Evangelization: In the Service of the
Transmission of Faith That people, who are involved in the service and
transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the
present time.
Just a reminder that all Giving Tree gifts,
with their angels attached, need to be returned by Sunday, Dec. 16th at the
10:45 Mass. Thank You!
Religious Ed / Faith Formation
What’s that familiar saying? “Jesus is the reason for the season”.
CLOW this weekend and will resume Jan. 6, 2019 Happy New Year!
GRADES 1-2-3 …designed, colored and decorated bags for the food pantry’s Christmas distribution. Oh, they were a sight to behold! shiny stars, Christmas trees, manger scenes and of course presents and Santa Claus, let’s not forget the camels and baby Jesus. I’m sure these festive bags brought many smiles.
GRADE 4: “GIFT OF CHRISTMAS”…the students brought in new infant toys, wrapped them and wrote a prayer for a mom and her baby. A representative from the Lullaby League gratefully accepted them.
GRADE 5 “GIVING TREE”…the students were given an angel and they purchased that present with money that they collected over the past several weeks. Good job! They were also asked to remember that particular child in their prayers.
GRADE 6 “CARING CARDS”…the students made holiday cards of care and love for our shut-ins – such creativity, beautiful art work and thoughtful words went into these cards.
GRADES 7/8 JR HIGH…brought in food items to be donated to our Food Pantry. Thank you for your thoughtfulness!
MITTENS FOR JESUS…each year we collect over 150 new mittens, hats, gloves which are then donated to inner-city agency that serves the community.
WISHING all our volunteers, families and children a peace- filled Christmas ,
fill your homes with the spirit of love and hope. Count your blessings, not your presents!
See you in the New Year.
BABY BOTTLE DRIVE
Begins this weekend! Representatives from Joseph’s
House will be at St. Francis handing out baby bottles at
all exits after masses. Simply fill your baby bottle with cash, change or a check made out to Joseph’s House and return it to the bins located in the church. All proceeds will benefit Joseph’s House, a loving home for pregnant,
homeless women and their children. For more info, visit our website www.jhfw.org or call 315-701-4981
Joseph’s House 1101 Burnet Ave. Syr NY 13203
December 16, 2018 3rd Sunday of Advent
“I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming.
― Luke 3:16 Today’s readings continue the themes of hope and expectation, adding the
element of rejoicing - for Israel, for those awaiting the Messiah and for us. But there is also a summons to repentance and reformed conduct. The good news is tempered with a call to responsibility on our part.
Like those before us, we are urged to hope and rejoice. In addition, we must ask the question:
“What should we do?”
We would like to welcome the newest member of our parish
family, Colton McCadden, the son of Jason and Shannon,
baptized on December 9, 2018.
THE LIGHT IS ON Once again during this Advent, the diocese of
Syracuse will hold THE LIGHT IS ON program: confession will be available in our Church
(in addition to the regular times) on Monday, December 17th from 4-7pm
Immaculata Medallion Award Diocese of Syracuse
The Immaculata Medallion is an award recognizing and honoring lay people who generously and unselfishly
volunteer time and service to their parishes. On one side of the medal appears an image of the
Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of the Diocese of Syracuse. The reverse features an image of the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The Immaculata Award was instituted in Dec. 2011 as a
component of the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the founding of the Diocese. Bishop Robert J.
Cunningham accepted recommendations from pastors across the diocese, in consultation with their pastoral
council, for recognition. The St. Francis Xavier recipient of this award is:
PENNY ANDERSON
A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar (LK 3:10-18) Today’s gospel tells us to SHARE! This Christmas resist the pressure to give token gifts. Instead, use those funds to give necessities to the poor. If our
impoverished brothers and sisters are not on our gift list, we’ve missed the point of Christmas.
