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WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE:Saturday Vigil - 4:30 PMSunday Masses - 8:30 & 10:45 AMSacrament of Penance - Saturday 3:30pm

TELEPHONES:Rectory: 673-2531I West Main St., P,O. Box 177

Rel. Ed. Center: 673-4107

53 North Street

"Saint Francis Xavier Parish is o Christian Fomily dedicoted to the mission ofJesus and the teachings of the Catholic Chureh. We are committed to fosteringspiritual growth and to responding to the humon needs of both our fatth com-munity and the larger community by sharing our gifts and resources."

Llturqv ScheduleWeekend Masses: Holy Day Masses: See schedule inside.Saturday Evening Vigil:4:30 pmSunday Masses:8:30 am & 10:45 am Daily Mass: 6:45 am Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri

Weekend Mass Schedule in our areaSt. Michael-St. PeterSat. Evening: 5:00 pmSundayiT:30, 9:00 & 11:15 am

St. Mary's of the Lake St. Patrick's JordanSat. Evenin g: 4:30 pm Sat. Evening: 5:00 pmSunday: 8:00 & 10:15 am Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am

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:

Edie BrownRosalie DurandPatty White

Music Director: Robin Schott, Jr.Buildings and Grounds: Ron SchneiderConfirmation Coordinators :

Kristin SchoeneckMaureen Manke

Housekeeper: 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 - 4:00Marriaee: 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 Marfy McCluskyCheryl Hunt Terry Kotlarz

FINAI\ICE COMMITTEE:Rick ReaganGary GermainChris HuntDiane FosterRev. Daniel C. MuscalinoDc. John J. FalgeJohn P. CurtinJoseph F-. Durand

Saturday January 6 First Saturday SAINT ANDRÉ BESSETTE 9:00 AM- Ray & Louise Lollis - Friends VIGIL THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

4:30 PM- Mary Cass- Norma Taylor

Sunday January 7 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

8:30 AM- People of St. Francis Xavier 10:45 AM- Donald P. Colella- Carranti Family

Monday January 8

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 6:45 AM- Ray & Louise Lollis- Friends

Tuesday January 9 6:00 PM- Jean Reagan- Peggy & Jim McNally

Wednesday January 10 6:45 AM- Genvieve Adam- Solange Suich

Thursday January 11 6:45 AM- Peter Jula- Marianne Jula

Friday January 12 6:45 AM- Patricia Innarella- Friends

Saturday January 13 VIGIL SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

4:30 PM- Fernande Illat- Solange Suich

Sunday January 14 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

8:30 AM- People of St. Francis Xavier

10:45 AM- Linda Myers- Hugh & Patty White

Ministry Schedule for St. Francis Xavier

January 13th and 14th

SATURDAY 4:30 SUNDAY 8:30 SUNDAY 10:45

Lector Lector Lector Jamie Curtin Donna Reagan Marilyn Duffy

E. Ministers E. Ministers E. Ministers Helen Thorpe Mary McGreal Bill Stewart Maureen Curtin Wendy Monroe Stephanie Stewart Beth Cusick Nancy palmer Linda Pavlas Judy Priest Marilyn Duffy Kristin Schoeneck

Altar Servers Altar Servers Altar Servers John White Marcus Darminio Elliot Austin Christopher Barbaro Kyle Darminio Mason Falge

Question of the Week When have you been jealous or fearful of another

person? When are such feelings harmful?

What’s Happening This Week at St. Francis

Saturday January 6 First Saturday Men’s Group- Ch Hall Bsmt- 7:30 am First Saturday Mass- Church- 9:00 am

Sunday January 7 Prayer Ministry- Church- after 8:30 & 10:45 Mass CLOW Monday January 8 Lectio Divina- Ch Hall- 6:30 pm Liturgy Committee Meeting- Church- 7:00 pm

Wednesday January 10 Adult Choir- Church- 7:30 pm

Thursday January 11 Rosary- Church- 7:00 pm

Sunday January 14 Prayer Ministry- Church- after 8:30 & 10:45 Mass CLOW

Our Weekly Collection

Weekly Goal: $7,900 Last Week: $7,085

Please Pray For…

Florence M. Linda, Patricia Ynsuela, Nicole DeMore, Peggy Paradise, Missy Fitz, Austin Marlowe, Brian Stonelake, Lucienne Henneberry, J.E.L., Brett Kresco, Conor Osterman, Ellie Hauver, Allan Stonecipher, Jo’Ann F., Genie Barnes, Donna Martin, Kermit Tucker, Sr. Mary Brendan Wilson, Michelle Fleegel, Jack Palen, Kelly Cunningham Suberts

Please Pray for Our Homebound… Nicole Adams, Mike Berish, Ethel Cole, Peggy Crysler, Isabell LaClair, Marie Patterson, Barbara Weinberger, Barbara Vautrot, Bob & Kay Wilson, Gerry Joyce, Patricia Welch, Mary Martin

Please call the Church Office to add anyone to our Prayer List.

2018 Ignite Catholic Men’s Conference

Saturday, March 24, 2018 9:00AM – 5:00PM

10th Annual IGNITE Catholic Men's Conference. This year we have another great slate of speakers: Dr Peter

Kreeft, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Michael Komisarek. Please check our website for registration: www.ignitecatholicmen.org. Plan on joining almost

1,000 men from around the Diocese.

Faith Formation / Religious Ed

“Above all, always see Jesus in every person, and consequently treat each one not only as an equal

and as a brother or sister, but also with great humility, respect and selfless generosity”

…Charles de Foucauld

Welcome back! All classes resume the week of Jan. 7.

CLOW (children’s liturgy) resumes this weekend at the 10:45 Mass.

1ST PENANCE/EUCHARIST registration meeting for parents only Sunday, Jan. 7 at 1 pm at the Center.

WEDNESDAY MORNING CLASSES (Grs 4-5-6). If Marcellus schools delay one or two hours in the morning due to inclement weather or for any reason, our classes are cancelled!

JR. HIGH: If Marcellus schools cancel after school activities on a Monday, our 5:30 pm classes are also cancelled!

Lord, I bring to You my burdens and You know my situation. You know I can’t make it without You. Comfort my heart and give me strength, and help

me carry on. Experiencing troublesome feelings? Fear, anger, anxiety, stress, depression? Did you know that there are fellow parishioners will pray with you after mass? All reasons for prayer will remain confidential. Join us for Prayer Ministry on Sundays behind the altar after the 8:30 & 10:45 Masses. Believe in the power of prayer. Prayer is powerful and He can do anything.

World Marriage Day 2018

The 33rd Annual World Marriage Day will be celebrated on February 11th, 2:30pm, 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 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 welcome to attend! Wishing everyone a Blessed and

Happy New Year!

January 7, 2018 THE EPIPHANY OF

THE LORD They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on

entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother.

- Matthew 2:10-11 In this time of increased nationalism, erecting

barriers, and labeling others as threats or enemies, this feast calls us to a powerful counter-message. Our field of vision and inclusion must be much larger than that of the status-quo. It must have been shocking to learn that God’s love extended not only to the Gentiles, but

to the whole world. It may be equally shocking to realize that our boundaries are also too narrow. This

feast is an epiphany about God’s will for Christ’s impact and ours on the world.

Penitential Act

Lord Jesus, you were born to a Jewish family in Bethlehem of Judea: Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, you came for the Jews, the Gentiles, and the whole world: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you call us to open our hearts to all people: Lord, have mercy.

Scripture Readings

Is 60:1-6 “Nations shall walk by your light.” Ps 72 Lord, every nation will adore you Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Jews and Gentiles are co-heirs Mt 2:1-12 The Magi visit from the east

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for January

Evangelization: Religious Minorities in Asia

That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practise their

faith in full freedom.

Sandwich Sunday Our next Sandwich Sunday is January 21st, following 10:45 Mass. Join us in the hall to make sandwiches for men's shelter. Many hands make light work. All are welcome!

Soup Social Please join us for a warm bowl of soup on Monday, January 29th at Noon at our Church Hall. Please bring a dessert to share. All our welcome!