Pope John XXIII Church

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.

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: johnxxiii@syrdio.org

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

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.

8290 Soule Road, Liverpool, N.Y. 13090 September 3, 2017

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.

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GOING ON THIS WEEK

TUESDAY, September 5, 2107

6:00 PM School Supply Sorting

7:00 PM Higher Ground Support Group

7:00 PM Baptismal Team Meeting

WEDNESDAY, September 6, 2017

6:00 - 7:00 PM Ice Cream Social (Church parking lot)

(if it rains we will be in the Parish Center)

FRIDAY, September 8, 2107

7:00 - 9:00 PM “PJ23 Youth Group Hang Out” (Parish Center)

SATURDAY, September 9, 2017

7:00 - 8:30 AM Men’s Fellowship Group

ANNOUNCED MASSES

SATURDAY, September 2, 2017

Vigil: Twenty Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 5:00 PM

SUNDAY, September 3, 2017

Twenty Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 8:00 & 10:30 AM

Intentions for the Week of September 1 - 8, 2017

The people of Pope John XXIII Parish

Fay Fallon / Jean & Steve Cole

Yu Sun Ho & Huh Cha Joon / Family

Raymond Justian, Birthday / wife, Virginia

Stella Lostumbo / Franu

Charles Orlando / Mary Ann & Gloria Orlando

Frank Ryan / wife, Theresa

Kathryn & Paul Salm / Family

Mary V Sundstrom / McLaughlin Family

Sandie Szatanek / husband, Frank

Intentions for the Week of September 9 - 8, 2017

The people of Pope John XXIII Parish

William Ashmore / Irene & Gary Becraft

Christopher L. Corwin / Pat & Frank Dober

Vincent Dober / Pat & Frank Dober

Wayne Gutchess / Joe & Ellie Sorbello

Mary Ann Kupsta / sister, Wanda

Pino Marco Marzocchi / Yolanda Herbert & Family

Margaret Sardella / Natoli Family

Richard Sisto, Sr. / Paul Cerio

Helen & Clair Sullivan / Family

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE

Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM

Tuesday 7:00 AM

Labor Day:

There will not be a Mass on Labor Day, Monday, September 4th.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 4th in

observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, September 5th

at 9:00 AM. We will resume our regular office hours on Tuesday,

September 5th.

RECONCILIATION

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday’s 4:00 PM

(or by appointment)

OFFERTORY COLLECTION August 26/27, 2017

Weekly Envelopes $ 6, 018. 25

Weekly Plate $ 699. 90.

Total $ 6, 718. 15

Thank you for your generosity to Pope John XXIII Parish!

Readings for the Week of September 3, 2017

SUNDAY Jer 20:7 - 9/Ps 63/Rom 12:1 - 2/Mt 16:21 - 27

MONDAY 1 Thes 4:13 - 18/Ps 96/Lk 4:16 - 30

TUESDAY 1 Thes 5:1 - 6, 9 - 11,/Ps 27/Lk 4:31 37

WEDNESDAY Col 1:1 - 8/Ps 52/Lk 4:38 - 44

THURSDAY Col 1:9 - 14/Ps 98/Lk 5:1 - 11

FRIDAY Mi 5:1 - 4a or Rom 8:28 - 30/Ps 13/Mt 1:1 - 16,

18 - 23 or 1:28 - 23

SATURDAY Col 1:21 - 23/Ps 54/Lk 6:1 - 5

SUNDAY Ez 33:7 - 9/Ps 95/Rom 13:8 - 10 Mt 18:15 - 20

Liturgical Publications

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.

Are You Homebound and would like the Eucharist brought to your home?

Homebound Outreach 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.

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Your Prayers

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of

Shirley Serra, sister of parishioner Mary Pat McLaughlin

and parishioner Christie Leigh Richardson whose souls

recently returned home to the Lord.

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. 5, in the Church Parlor.

For information call 315 - 652 - 6591.

8th Annual Syracuse Catholic Women’s Conference

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 Pilgr im 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.

Men’s Choral/Barbershop Quartet

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.

What: Ice Cream Social

When: Wednesday, September 6th

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Where: Pope John XXXIII Parking Lot

Come celebrate Back to School with us! Young kids and “Seasoned

Kids” alike are invited. All parishioners are welcome to attend!

A variety of offerings will be available. In case of rain we will meet

in the parish center.

From Father O’Brien

A special celebration of the Feast of Pope John XXIII is

scheduled for the weekend of October 14/15. His feast day is

Wednesday, October 11th.

Anyone interested in helping plan that celebration,

especially the social on Saturday evening is invited to let me

know before Labor Day. A committee will be formed and meet

in the second week of September.

Annual Healing Retreat for Separated & Divorced

“The Gift of Grace”

September 15 - 17th at Christ the King Retreat House

See the bulletin board for further details or call Dc. Dean Brainard

at 315 - 472 - 6754.

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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!

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!

A Family Perspective

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017

Relationships live in a careful balance. If a person changes, the

balance is altered requiring a shift in the relationship. In today’s

gospel Jesus announced a change and Peter resisted. Sometimes,

those we count on for support may actually get in the way.

Jesus told Peter: “You are an obstacle to me.”

Please Join Us to Pray for Our Children!

Please join us Monday’s at 7:00 PM for opening prayer, bible reading,

rosary and petitions. Doors open at 6:50 PM. Enter by the parish

center door. Questions call Mike King 315 - 622 - 1045.

No meeting on Labor Day, Monday, September 4th!

PJ 23 #YOUTH GROUP “Get Together”

When: Friday, September 8th

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Questions? Call or text Dawn-Marie at 315 - 857 - 5200

Faith Formation News

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 on the website.

We are still in need of Catechists! Questions? Please call Mrs. Fallon

at 315 - 652 - 1094 or send an email to faithformation@verizon.net

Apartment for Rent One bedroom apartment for rent for $500.00 per month, original price $760.00 per

month. Relocating - need to rent location near church (right off of Route 57).

Call 703 - 727 - 0810.

Praise & Worship & Mass

Friday, October 6th 6:30 - 8:30 PM Sacred Heart Church, Cicero

Praise & Worship & Mass with Fr. Richard McAlear & Padre

Amedeo Guida. FREE

Charismatic Day of Renewal

Charismatic Day of Renewal, Sunday, October 8th open to all, with

Fr. Richard McAlear & Padre Amedeo Guida. Traditions Restaurant,

5900 East Burdick St., East Syracuse, NY. $45 includes continental

breakfast and lunch. Mass will be part of the day. Send name, address,

phone, email, parish, with check $45 payable to Charismatic-West to

Linda Dane, 7945 Areopagitica Ave., Bridgeport NY 13030 by Tuesday,

September 26th.

Food Pantry

Peanut Butter Jelly

Cereal Pasta

Pasta Sauce Canned Fruit

Canned Soups

Thank you for your continued support!

Marian Center’s - 100th Anniversary of 5th Apparition of Fatima

100th Anniversary celebration of the 5th apparition of Our Lady of

Fatima. Please join us:

St. Stephen’s (Phoenix) Wednesday, September 13th

7:00 PM Holy Hour & Rosary