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’Brien

Deacon: Deacon Ralph Jahnige

Parish Secretaries: Kathy Przytula, Cathy Valente

Music Director: Christine Kennedy

Faith Formation Director: Elizabeth Fallon

Confirmation Coordinator: Elizabeth Fallon

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.

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 February 12, 2017

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GOING ON THIS WEEK

SUNDAY, February 12, 2017

9:00 AM Bible Study (Meeting Room)

9:15 AM Pre K & Kindergarten Religious Education

9:15 AM Grade 1 Religious Education

10:30 - 1:00 PM Grade 9 Mass & Religious Education

MONDAY, February 13, 2017

7:00 PM Higher Ground Support Group (Meeting Room)

TUESDAY, February 14, 2017

7:00 PM Social Committee Meeting

WEDNESDAY, February 15, 2017

1:00 PM Faith Sharing Group / All are welcome

6:15 - 7:45 PM Grade 2 Religious Education

THURSDAY, February 16, 2017

6:15 - 7:45 PM Grade 3/4 Religious Education

6:15 -7:45 PM Grade 5/6 Religious Education

6:15 - 7:45 PM Grade 7/8 Religious Education

SATURDAY, February 18, 2017

7:00 - 8:30 AM Men’s Fellowship Group Meeting

8:30 AM Finance Committee Meeting (Meeting Room)

5:00 PM Grade 3/4 Class Mass

SUNDAY, February 19, 2017

No Religious Education Classes - Winter Break

Coffee & Donuts after the 8:00 & 10:30 AM Masses (Parish Center)

9:00 AM Bible Study (Meeting Room)

ANNOUNCED MASSES

SATURDAY, February 11, 2016

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time 5:00PM

SUNDAY, February 12, 2017

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time 8:00 & 10:30 AM

Intentions for the Week of February 11 - 17, 2017

The people of Pope John XXIII Parish

Anne Noffey De Francesco / Joe & Joyce McMullen

Michael & Pauline Goglia / Family

Grace Reynolds / Viel’s

Michael Ryan / Tim & Ginny Ryan

Isabel Salter / Veronica & Paul Simandle

Lily Sateriale, Anniversary / parents & grandparents

George Skafidas / Cynthia & Katerina Skafidas

Sandie Szatanek / husband, Frank

Catherine Taaffe, Birthday / Daughter Sue, & family

Intentions for the Week of February 18 - 24, 2017

The people of Pope John XXIII Parish

Lorre Belt / sister

Sam Costanzo / Michelle Lamson

Arthur Kaltenborn / wife, Wanda

Nie Mama / Theresa Hsu

Therese Maher / Joe & Ellie Sorbello

William Mann / Frank & Jamie Stancato

Connie Picciotto / Joe & Ellie Sorbello

Florence Rosenthal / Pope John XXIII Bereavement Committee

Eileen Tymofy / Doug & Joan Julian

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM

Tuesday 7:00 AM

RECONCILIATION

Saturday 4:00 PM or by appointment

Find the parish on FACEBOOK. Our user name is: Pope John XXIII

Catholic Church. Could you please “Like” our page, as it will move us

closer to the top when searching. Thank you! Note you must have a

FACEBOOK account to access us on FACEBOOK.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

February 4/5, 2017

Weekly Envelopes $ 8, 230. 00

Weekly Plate $ 967. 37

Total $ 9, 197.37

Water Project $ 790. 00

January Electronic Giving - Envelopes $ 6, 056. 18

Electronic Giving - Solemnity of Mary $ 83. 98

January Electronic Giving Total $ 6, 140. 16

Thank you for your generosity to Pope John XXIII Parish!

Readings Week of February 12, 2017

SUNDAY Sir 15:15 - 20/Ps 119:1 - 2, 4 - 5, 17 - 18, 33 - 34/1

Cor 2:6 - 10/Mt 5:17 - 37 or 5:20 - 28, 33 - 34a, 37

MONDAY Gn 4:1 - 15, 25/Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc - 17, 20 - 21/

Mk 8:14 - 21

TUESDAY Gn 6:5 - 8; 7:1 - 5, 10/Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac - 4, 3b,

9c - 10/Mk 8:14 - 21

WEDNESDAY Gn 8:6 - 13, 20 - 22/Ps 116:12 - 15, 18 - 19/Mk 8:22 - 26

THURSDAY Gn 9:1 - 13/Ps 102:16 - 21, 29, 22 - 23/Mk 8:27 - 33

SATURDAY Heb 11:1 - 7/Ps 145:2 - 5, 10 - 11/Mk 9:2 - 13

SUNDAY Lv 19:1 - 2, 17 - 18/Ps 103:1 - 4, 8, 10, 12 - 13/

1 Cor 3:16 - 23/Mt 5:38 - 48

Liturgical Publications

Please Join Us for Coffee & Donuts

Sunday, February 19th

after the 8:00 & 10:30 AM

Masses in the Parish Center!

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We Have a New Website Address!

popejohnchurch.org

Faith Sharing Group

Join us on Wednesday’s ...

An Invitation to Prayer - Psalms

Wednesday’s 1:00 - 2:30 PM

All are welcome to attend!

Kobonal Water Project

The appeal for the support of the Kobonal Water Project in Haiti has

received (as of January 20th) donations of $ 9, 215. 57 toward the goal of

$14,636. The progress of the appeal may be followed on the

thermometer display in the main vestibule. Our commitment to this

project is a response to Pope Francis’s exhortation, “Laudato Si” and a

critical need for clean fresh water crisis in parts of the world and urged

all to help in addressing this basic human need. Our Christian faith calls

us to accept responsibility for protecting the blessings of creation and to

assist in ensuring that those blessings are available to all. Cross Catholic,

who was the sponsor of the “No Room at the Inn” program that we

participated in last year, is offering us this opportunity to support the

clean water needs of these communities in Haiti. I invite parishioners to

participate to the extent that they are able, to use the giving envelopes

available at the church exits and to continue to contribute their bottle

receipts to the project. A priest representing Cross Catholic will be with

us the weekend of February 5th which would provide us with opportunity

to report on the success of the appeal.

Looking for an interesting and rewarding

volunteer opportunity?

Join our family of volunteers at Amaus Dental Services in downtown

Syracuse, a ministry of the Cathedral Parish. We are dedicated to

providing free dental care to the underserved in our community. Our

modern facility has recently expanded and we need to increase our staff.

Many positions require no experience! Join us for a training to be held in

late January. Email Kathleen amausdental@gmail.com.

Fat Friar Cookies Are Back!

delivery February 11/12

Please sign up on the bulletin board

in the front entrance.

New box sizes

1/2 lb. box (9 friars for $7.00)

1lb. (18 cookies for $14.00)

1 1/2 lb. (27 cookies for $21.00)

Next order will be in April

ChristLife - Discovering Christ

The ChristLife series “Discovering Christ” will be offered on Tuesday’s

at 1:00 - 2:30 PM at Pope John XXIII parish for seven weeks beginning

on Tuesday, February 28. Each session will include a prayer, a

“Discovering Christ” video and small group discussions. This offering

of Discovering Christ is a repeat of the series offered in October and

November and is being made available for anyone that was unable to

attend the first course. Participation is free but reservations are necessary

by mail (Pope John XXIII, 8290 Soule Rd., Liverpool), or by phone

652 - 6591 or email (johnxxiii@syrdio.org)

IGNITE 2017

Catholic Men’s Conference

It’s All Possible with God

Saturday, March 25, 2017

SRC Arena - Onondaga Community College

Guest speakers: Chris Horn - Former NFL and popular motivational

speaker, Mark Houck - author, lecturer, radio host focusing on authentic

masculinity, Msgr. Jim Lisante - media personality and author returns to

Ignite. Register on line before March 8th ($55) and save $15.

Further information at www.ignitecatholicmen.org.

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Forever Young, Too Meeting / Luncheon

Note Change of date!

When: Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Where: Parish Center

Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Menu: “Good Food & Fellowship”

$3.00 donation

For reservations, please call Kathy 622 - 1045.

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!

Higher Ground Support Group

A compassionate and supportive environment is now forming for

those who are affected by separation and divorce. We meet from

7PM to 8PM Monday’s February 13, 27, March 13, 27, April 3,

May 1 in the church parlor. If you or someone you know is sep-

arated/divorced simply contact Pope John XXIII parish office at

652 - 6591 to learn more.

Faith Formation

Grade 9 - Grade 9 Mass & Class -

Sunday, February 12th, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM.

Grade 3/4 Class Mass - Saturday, February 18th 5:00 PM.

“Winter Break” - No Religious Education

Sunday, February 19th - Sunday, February 26th

A Family Perspective February 12, 2017

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

To experience the peace which Christ promises we must shed our

grudges, jealousy and feelings of being misunderstood, unappreciated or

ignored. Peace and anger don’t mix. Today’s gospel warns, if you want

peace in your heart and home, get rid of your anger. Anger is too costly.

Food Pantry Thank you for your continued support and generosity to Pope John

XXIII Food Pantry. The following are suggestions only … everything is

welcome and appreciated anytime!

Spaghetti Sauce Cereal

Soup Tuna Fish

Canned Fruit Grape Jelly

St. Margaret’s

201 Roxboro Rd, Mattydale, NY

Pre-School - Grade 6.

Visit us at StMargaretSchoolNY.org for more information, or call to

arrange a personal tour with our principal, Mrs. Hopkins.

St. Mary’s

49 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville, NY

Pre-School - Grade 6.

Visit us at smabville.org for more information, or call 315-635-3977 to

arrange a tour.

St. Rose of Lima

411 S. Main St., North Syracuse, NY

Pre-School - Grade 6.

Visit us at stroseny.org for more information, or call 315-458-6036.

Bishop Grimes Jr./Sr. High School 6653 Kirkville Rd., East Syracuse, NY

www.bishopgrimes.org or call 315-437-0356

Bishop Ludden Jr./Sr. High School

815 Fay Rd., Syracuse, NY

www.bishopludden.org or call 315-468-2591