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 October 22, 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

SATURDAY, October 21, 2017

5:00 PM Vigil Mass/ Class Mass - Grade 5/6

SUNDAY, October 22, 2017

9:00 AM Bible Study (Meeting Room)

9:15 AM Grade 1 - Religious Education

9:15 AM Grade 3 - 8 Religious Education Sunday Session Group

10:30 AM Women’s Fellowship Group (Meeting Room) All Are Welcome!

11:30 AM VIRTUS Recertification Class (Parish Center)

MONDAY, October 23, 2017

7:00 - 9:00 PM Diocesan Meeting (Parish Center)

7:00 PM Parents Prayer Gathering to Pray for Our Children

WEDNESDAY 25, 2017

1:00 PM Faith Sharing Group

6:15 - 7:30 PM Grade 2 - Religious Education

THURSDAY, October 26, 2017

6:15 - 7:45 PM Grade 3 - 8 Religious Education

VIRTUS for Grades 3/4

FRIDAY, October 27, 2017

7:00 - 9:00 PM PJ 23 Youth Group Gathering (Parish Center)

SATURDAY, October 28, 2017

Brady Bread for sale after Mass

7:00 - 8:30 AM Men’s Fellowship Group

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Diocesan Women’s Conference (OnCenter)

5:00 PM Vigil Mass/ Class Mass - Grade 3/4

SUNDAY, October 29, 2017

Brady Bread for sale after Masses

Halloween Party following 10:30 AM Mass (Parish Center)

9:00 AM Bible Study (Meeting Room)

9:15 AM Pre-K & Kindergarten Religious Education

9:15 AM Grade 1 - Religious Education

10:30 AM Women’s Fellowship Group (Meeting Room) All Are Welcome!

ANNOUNCED MASSES

SATURDAY, October 21, 2017

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

SUNDAY, October 22, 2017

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

Intentions for the Week of October 21 - 27, 2017

The people of Pope John XXIII Parish

Stanley Babrowicz / daughter

Pat Banks / Genevieve Pieniazek

Marie Baronick / Genevieve Pieniazek

Patricia DiFillippis / Steve & Carol Garraffo

Guy F. Julian / wife, Shirley

William Mann / M/M Brian Rhodehammel

Patricia Maroney / husband & family

Carol Martin / Don & Pat Mac Laughlin

William & Mary Janet May / Crimmer Family

Intentions for the Week of October 29 - November 3, 2017

The people of Pope John XXIII Parish

Leo Brennan / John & Elaine Brennan

Bill & Mary Lou Dudley / Cheri & Jim Putnam

Linda Fox / Don & Pat Mac Laughlin

Yu Sun Ho & Huh Cha Joon / Family

Albert Ko / Ko Family

William & Mary Janet May, Birthday’s / Crimmer Family

William O’Brien / Family

Frank Ryan / wife, Theresa

Margaret Sardella / Stephen & Kelly Vaughn

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM

Tuesday 7:00 AM

RECONCILIATION

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday’s 4:00 PM

(or by appointment)

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

October 7/8, 2017

Weekly Envelopes $ 6, 268. 00

Weekly Plate $ 1, 106. 00

Total $ 7, 374. 00

Respect Life $ 183. 00

October 14/15, 2017

Weekly Envelopes $ 7, 914. 00

Weekly Plate $ 1, 026. 87

Total $ 8, 940. 87

Additional Respect Life $ 87. 00

Thank you for your generosity to Pope John XXIII Parish!

Readings for the Week of October 22, 2017

SUNDAY: Is 45:1, 4 - 6/Ps 96/1 Thes 1:1 - 5b/Mt 22:15 - 21

MONDAY: Rom 4:20 - 25/Lk 1/Lk 12:13 - 21

TUESDAY: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17 - 19, 20b - 21/Ps 40/Lk 12:35 - 38

WEDNESDAY: Rom 6:12 - 18/Ps 124/Lk 12:39 - 48

THURSDAY: Rom 6:19 - 23/Ps 1/Lk 12:49 - 53

FRIDAY: Rom 7:18 - 25a/Ps 119/Lk 12:54 - 59

SATURDAY: Eph 2:19 - 22/Ps 19/Lk 6:12 - 16

SUNDAY: Ex 22:20 - 26/Ps 18/1 Thes 1:5c - 10/Mt 22:34 - 40

Liturgical Publications

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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.

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: Tuesday: October 30 at 6:00 PM in the

Church Parlor. For information call 315 - 652 - 6591.

The 2017 HOPE Appeal

Our parish campaign for the HOPE Appeal is under way

with returns of 304 pledges and donations in the amount of

$ 50, 588. 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.

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.

Brady Bread

Once again this year Brady Bread will be on sale

after Masses this weekend. Proceeds from the sale

of their Raisin Bread supports the Jail Ministry program

of the Brady Center. The cost of a loaf of this delicious

bread is $3.00. Thank you for your support.

Attention All Health Care Workers!

The St. Marianne Cope Guild of the Catholic Medical Association

cordially invites all Health Care Workers to a special White Mass on

Sunday, October 29, 2017. It will be held at the beautifully

renovated Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and celebrated

by Bishop Cunningham. Mass is at 12:00 noon with reception to

follow. If you work in the medical field, please join us and come

learn what the Catholic Medical Association is all about. Inquires to

Maria at 315 - 254 - 6263 or John O’Brien at 315 - 243 - 9761.

Pope John XXIII Church will be hosting a Pot Luck Dinner on

Saturday, November 4th after the 5:00 PM Mass in the Parish

Center. You must br ing a dish that serves at least six in order to

attend. We are looking for main courses (pasta, casserole, meat etc.),

vegetable dishes, salad and desserts. Hot and cold beverages will be

provided. Sign up sheets are located at all three entrances to church.

Questions? Call Mike at 315 - 622 -1774.

Father O’Brien

On behalf of the entire parish community I thank all those who

assisted in making this past weekend a joyous celebration of the feast day

of our patron Pope John XXIII. It is hoped that we will make the

occasion of his feast day an annual parish celebration of faith and

community. This first annual celebration both at Mass and socially was

made special by the participation and work of numerous parishioners.

Our special thanks to Chris Kennedy and our choirs, and Jacqueline

Bressette for their efforts to enrich the weekend liturgies and Paula

Picciotto who coordinated the Saturday Evening Feast of the Good Pope.

We thank all of the following who were a great help in the Saturday

evening gala and also the Sunday morning receptions after Masses:

Cheryl Babrowicz, Sharon Hambrecht, Margi Lawrence, Pat & Don

MacLaughlin, Michele & John Marzocchi, Ed Reynolds, Wanda &

Gregg Salem, Sharon Woznick, Randy Steffen, Alex & Max Steffen,

Dominic Madia, Rick Phillips, Mike Holy, Damir Klapan, Alison Just,

Kathy King, Cathy Kuepper.

World Mission Appeal

There will be special appeal next weekend for the World Missions of the

American Catholic Bishops. Thank you for your generosity.

All Souls Commemoration

There will be a special remembrance of those

parishioners of Pope John XXIII who have died during

the past year at the 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday evening

November 4th. A memorial candle will be lit in

memory of each of those parishioners whose death

occurred in the past twelve months. This will be a

special opportunity for the parish community to

remember our deceased in prayer.

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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!

PJ 23 #YOUTH GROUP “Get Together”

When: Friday, October 27th

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Where: Parish Center

Text DM @ 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. Class dates are available on the website.

Family Catechesis Classes

began on Sunday, October 15th, 9:15 - 10:15 AM for students in

grades 3 - 12 that have not attended religious education classes regularly

in the past and need to begin the process of preparation to receive the

sacraments. Please call Mrs. Fallon for information 315 - 652 - 1094.

VIRTUS Recertification Class

VIRTUS recertification class will be offered at Pope John XXIII on

Sunday, October 22nd at 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Par ish Center .

If you did not receive a letter notifying you that you are in need of

VIRTUS recertification and it has been 5 years since you have been

recertified please call Mrs. Fallon at 315 - 652 - 1094.

Questions or concerns? Please call Mrs. Fallon at 315 - 652 - 1094 or

Halloween Pay

Sunday, October 29th after the 10:30 AM Mass.

Wear your costumes! We will have games,

Snacks and Trick or Treating to the class-

rooms.

Pre - K through Grade 6.

Parents are asked to stay.