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Pope John XXIII Church
8290 Soule Road, Liverpool, N.Y. 13090
December 23, 2018
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GOING ON THIS WEEK
SUNDAY, December 23, 2018
9:00 AM Bible Study (Meeting Room)
MONDAY, December 24, 2018
10:00 AM Pageant Rehearsal
Christmas Eve:
3:10 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal
4:00 PM Mass (with Christmas Pageant) 3:30 PM Choir Music
7:00 PM Mass - 6:30 PM Choir Music before Mass
11:00 PM Mass - 10:30 PM Choir Music before Mass
TUESDAY, December 25, 2018
Christmas Day
10:30 AM Mass
WEDNESDAY, December 26, 2018
No Faith Formation Classes - Christmas Break
THURSDAY, December 27, 2018
No Faith Formation Classes - Christmas Break
SATURDAY, December 29, 2018
7:00 AM Men’s Fellowship Meeting
SUNDAY, December 30, 2018
No Faith Formation Classes - Christmas Break
9:00 AM Bible Study (Meeting Room)
MONDAY, December 31, 2018
Holy Day of Obligation - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
4:00 PM Vigil Mass
TUESDAY, January 1, 2019
Holy Day of Obligation - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
10:30 AM Mass
WEDNESDAY, January 2, 2019
No Faith Formation Classes - Christmas Break
THURSDAY, January 3, 2019
No Faith Formation Classes - Christmas Break
ANNOUNCED MASSES
SATURDAY, December 22, 2018 5:00 PM
Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Advent
SUNDAY, December 23, 2018 8:00 & 10:30 AM
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Intentions for the Week of December 22 - 28, 2018
The people of Pope John XXIII Parish
Bessie Calalesina / Ann Marie Grandy & Family
Frank DeFrancisco / Joe & Joyce McMullen
Huh Chi Joon & Yu Sun Ho / Family
Edward Johnson / Vern & Ann Schram
Guy F. Julian / wife, Shirley
Bejong gi Kim / Ko Family
Jack & Marigert Putnam / Jim & Cherie Putnam
Michael Ryan / Ginny
Don & Joan Youlen / Youlen Family
Intentions for the Week of December 29 - January 4, 2019
The people of Pope John XXIII Pariah
Marie Baronick, 2nd Anniversary / husband, Gary & Family
Jim Betzhold / Tom Lemmo & Michele Hart
Sanna Casale / Frank & Jamie Stancato
Ruby Chu / King Family
Dorothy Ann Letcher / Joe & Joyce McMullen
John & Genevieve Maroney / Family
Natale Magnani / daughter, Kathy
Frank Ryan/ wife, Theresa
Tim Ryan, Anniversary / wife, Ginny
Daily Mass Schedule
No morning Mass on Monday, December 24th, Wednesday, December 26th &
Thursday, December 27th.
Friday, December 28th 8:30 AM
OFFICE HOURS
The office will be closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 26th 9:00 AM - Noon
Thursday, December 27th 9:00 AM - Noon
Friday, December 28th 9:00 AM - Noon
Sacrament of Reconciliation�
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 4:00 PM
(or by appointment)
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
December 8/9, 2018
Weekly Envelopes $ 7, 496. 00
Weekly Plate $ 1, 384. 86
Total $ 8, 880. 86
Holy Day - Immaculate Conception $ 1, 195. 00
Thank you for your generosity to Pope John XXII Parish!
Readings for the Week of December 23, 2018
SUNDAY Mi 5:1 - 4a/Ps 80:2 - 3, 15 - 16, 18 -18[4]/Heb 10:5 - 10/
Lk 1:39 - 45
MONDAY 2 Sm7:1 - 5, 8b - 12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2 - 3, 4 - 5, 27 & 29[2]/
Lk 1:67 - 79
TUESDAY Vigil: Is 62:1 - 5/Ps 89:4 - 5, 16 - 17, 27, 29[2a]/Acts
13:16 - 17, 22 - 25/Mt 1:1 - 25
Midnight: Is 9:1 - 6/Ps 96:1 - 2, 2 - 3, 11 - 12, 13
[Lk 2:11]/Ti 2:11 - 14/Lk 2:1 - 14
Day: Is 52:7 - 10/Ps 98:1, 2 - 3, 3 - 4, 5 - 6[3c]/Heb 1:1-18
WEDNESDAY Acts 6:8 - 10; 7:54 - 59/Ps 31:3cd - 4, 6 & 8ab, 16bc & 17
[6]/Mt 10:17 - 22
THURSDAY I Jn 1:1 - 4/Ps 97:1 - 2, 5 - 6, 11 - 12[12]/Jn 20:1a, 2 - 8
FRIDAY 1 Jn 1:5 - 2:2/Ps 124:2 - 3, 4 - 5, 7cd - 8[7]/Mt 2:13 - 18
SATURDAY 1 Jn 2:3 - 11/Ps 96:1 - 2a, 2b - 3, 5b - 6[11a]/Lk 2:22 - 35
SUNDAY 1 Sm 1:20 - 22, 24 - 28/Ps 84:2 - 3, 5 - 6, 9 - 10[cf 5a]/1 Jn
3:1 - 2, 21 - 24/Lk 2:41 - 52
Liturgical Publications
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December 23, 2018
Christmas Mass Schedule
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”
Attention Altar Servers & Liturgical Ministers
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 and New Year’s Eve,
New Year’s Day liturgies. Please sign up so that we will be able to
determine if there is in need for additional Altar Servers or Liturgical
Ministers at a specific Mass. Thank you for your cooperation.
Holy Day of Obligation
Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
January 1, 2019
New Year’s Eve - 4:00 PM Vigil Mass
New Year’s Day - 10:30 AM Mass
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 concert,
the Advent evening with Fr. Pompei, and the behind the scene people,
especially Elizabeth Fallon, Kathy Przytula, Cathy Valente, Chris
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 have a special Christmas and share in the
blessings of Christmas.
Christmas & New Year’s Week Office Hours
Monday, December 24th, Christmas Eve Closed
Tuesday, December 25th, Christmas Day Closed
Wednesday, December 26th 9:00 AM - Noon
Thursday, December 27th 9:00 AM - Noon
Friday, December 28th 9:00 AM - Noon
Monday, December 31st, New Year’s Eve Closed
Tuesday, January 1st, New Year’s Day Closed
Christmas Prayer of Pope John XXIII
O sweet Child of Bethlehem, grant that we may share with all our hearts
in this profound mystery of Christmas. Put into the hearts of men and
women this peace for which they sometimes seek so desperately and
which you alone can give them. Help them to know one another better,
and to live as brothers and sisters, children of the same Father. Reveal
to them also your beauty, holiness and purity. Awaken in their hearts
love and gratitude for your infinite goodness. Join them all together in
your love. And give us your heavenly peace. Amen.
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Forever Young, Too Meeting / Luncheon
When: Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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!
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!
Did You Know?
Sunday Mass for the ill and the home-bound is available each week on TV
and the Syracuse Catholic Television YouTube channel. For a complete list of
channels and air times, visit facebook.com/syracuseCTV.
Televised Mass is made possible by your generous donations to the HOPE
APPEAL.
Safe Environment for Our Children
Did you know students from Pre-K to Grade 12 in our Catholic Schools
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, over 16, 000 students received training throughout the
diocese.
Pope John XXIII Children’s Choir
Monday, December 24th Christmas Eve Mass
Choir arrives at 3:10 PM today
Procession into Church at 3:25 PM
Carols begin at 3:30 PM
Please do your best to attend all rehearsals!
Thanks to Mrs. Kennedy ([email protected]) & Mrs. Trojnar
World Marriage Day Celebration
34th Annual World Marriage Day will be on February 10th, 2:30 PM
at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Syracuse.
The Most Reverend Robert J. Cunningham will celebrate Mass and invite
all couples in attendance to renew their commitment to Holy Matrimony.
He will specially honor couples who will celebrate their 25th, 50th, and
beyond 50th anniversary in 2019.
If celebrating your 25th, 50th or 50+ Anniversary in 2019, please
contact the parish office 315 - 652 - 6591 to register. All married
couples and families are invited to attend!
Special Advent Request from Friar Gerry Payne
Friar Jerry Payne who is now ministering in Kakoge, Uganda. Friar Jerry is
reaching out to the Syracuse Diocese where he served for two years at
Assumption Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry.
It is summer break in Uganda and Friar Jerry wishes to show movies to the
children. The children speak English and he has a TV and DVD player. He is
looking for Children’s Movies. It will help the children with their English.
Donations of old DVD’s that you are not using can be dropped off in baskets at
the entrances to the church and we will send them to Friar Jerry. Thank you!
Ride to Church Needed!
A parishioner has recently moved to the area and does not have a car
and is in need of a ride to/from Mass & Bible Study on Sunday mornings.
She could attend 8:00 AM Mass & Bible Study or Bible Study &10:30
AM Mass. She lives off of Rt. 31 near the mall. Please call the office
315 - 652 - 6591 if you are able to help.
Christmas Pageant
Christmas Pageant - 4:00 PM Vigil Mass Christmas Eve
Christmas Pageant Sign Up
Grade 3-6 on Faith Formation Bulletin Board.
Rehearsal December 24th 10:00 AM
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December 23, 2018
Pope John XXIII Church, Liverpool, New York
The Feast of the Holy Family
December 29/30, 2018
LECTORS/ COMMENTATORS: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
GREETERS: ALTAR SERVERS:
5:00 PM Commentator: Karen Petrella
1st Reading: Don MacLaughlin
2nd Reading: Eileen Holodak
Volunteer, J . Petrella, S. Saunders,
D. Natoli, B. Natoli, J. Rau,
G. Rau, J. Pauldine, G. Kulick
Volunteer
Edith LaFave
Pat Dober
Frank Dober
Mikayla Perry
Brady Petrella
Roseleen Petrella
8:00 AM Commentator: John Rougas
1st Reading: John Schramm
2nd Reading: John Schramm
Volunteer, J . Bressette, L. Hallowell,
J. Charsky, R. Viel, M. Viel,
G. Griffin, Sr. Jane, G. Painter
Wanda Salem
Gregg Salem
Pam Evans
Denise Castro
Derek Charsky
Volunteer
10:30 AM Commentator: Kevin Van Ness
1st Reading: Bob Cooper
2nd Reading: Mary Wicks
Volunteer, G. Perrin, M.A. Cooper,
T. Collins, ML Mingolelli, L. Niessen,
M. Niessen, G. Blum, J. Saarie
Janice Lombardi
Sharon Micho
Linda Collins
Tom Anson
Alex Blum
Volunteer
Volunteer
ALTAR LINENS: Roseann Sauginas, Wednesday, December 26th, 2018
CLEANING CREW: Joe Ciravolo Crew Chief - Saturday, December 29, 2018
ALL MINISTERS - remember to check in before Mass on the bulletin board outside of the Sacr isty. Arr ive 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
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