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WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE:) Saturday Vigi | - 4:30 PM

Sunday Masses - 8:30 & l0:45 AM, Sacrament of Penance - Saturday 3:30pm

TELEPHONES:Rectory: 673-2531

I West Main St., P.O. Box 177

Rel. Ed. Center: 673-4107

53 North Street

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:"Saint Francis Xavier Pqrish is o Christion Fomily dedicated to the mission ofJesus and the teachings of the Catholic Church. We are committed to fosteringspiritual growth and to responding to the human needs of both our faith com-munity ond the larger community by sharing our gifts dnd resources."

Liturov ScheduleWeekend Masses: Holy Day Masses: See schedule inside.Saturday Evening Vigil: 4:30 pm

Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:45 am Daily Mass: 6:45 am Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri

Weekend Mass Schedule in our areaSt. Michael-St. Peter St. Mary's of the LakeSat. Evening: 5:00 pm Sat. Evening: 4:30 pmSunday:7:30, 9:00 & 11:15 am Sunday: 8:00 & 10:15 am

St. Patrick's JordanSat. Evening: 5:00 pmSunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am

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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:

Rosalie DurandPaW White

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

Lori TuckerHousekeeper: 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 - 4:00Marriage: 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 Marty McCluskyCheryl Hunt Terry Kotlarz

FINAI\ICE COMMITTEE:Rick Reagan Jay AustinChris HuntDiane FosterRev. Daniel C. MuscalinoDc. John J. FalgeJohn P. CurtinJoseph E. Durand

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Saturday January 5 – First Saturday SAINT JOHN NEUMANN

9:00 AM- Claude Smith- Family VIGIL EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

4:30 PM- Elizabeth Black- Family

Sunday January 6 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 8:30 AM- Robert Lindgren- Meghan & Kerry 10:45 AM- People of St. Francis Xavier

Monday January 7

SAINT RAYMOND OF PENAFORT

6:45 AM- John O’Shea- Terry O’Shea

Tuesday January 8 6:00 PM- Ray & Louise Lollis - Friends

Wednesday January 9 6:45 AM- Jonathan E. Clark- Family

Thursday January 10 6:45 AM- Jack Kraus- Osterman Family

Friday January 11 6:45 AM- Patricia Innarella- Friends

Saturday January 12 VIGIL BAPTISM OF THE LORD

4:30 PM- People of St. Francis Xavier

Sunday January 13 BAPTISM OF THE LORD

8:30 AM- Hugh White- Hugh & Patty 10:45 AM- Philip Catalino- The White Family

Ministry Schedule for St. Francis Xavier Saturday, Jan 12 Sunday, Jan 13 4:30 8:30 10:45 Lector Lector Lector Margie Delaney Terry kotlarz Marilyn Duffy

E. Ministers E. Ministers E. Ministers Brenda Bronstad Mary McGreal Jeff Dixe Mary Finn Wendy Monroe Vanessa Millett Chris Hunt Nancy palmer Peggy perl Cheryl Hunt Judy Priest Tim Manahan Beth Cusick Kristin Schoeneck Carter Austin

Altar Servers Altar Servers Altar Servers John White Mia Welsh Nolan Manahan Conor Wierbinski

A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar (MT 2:1-12) After meeting Jesus, the Magi returned home by

“another way.” What in your family needs to be done “another way?” Do you need another way to resolve

differences, to communicate or show affection? This is a new year, time to change what isn’t working. Take a tip from some wise men, there’s always “another way.”

What’s Happening This Week at St. Francis

Saturday January 5 First Saturday Men’s Group- Ch Hall- 7:30 am First Saturday Mass- Church- 9:00 am

Sunday January 6 CLOW Prayer Ministry- Church- after 8:30 & 10:45 Mass

Monday January 7 Lectio Divina- Ch Hall- 6:30 pm

Wednesday January 9 Adult Choir Reh- Church- 7:30 pm

Thursday January 10 Rosary- Church- 7:00 pm

Sunday January 13 CLOW Prayer Ministry- Church- after 8:30 & 10:45 Mass

Our Weekly Collection Weekly Goal: $7,900 Last Week: $8,438

Christmas: 10,364 Solemnity of Mary: $1,985

Please Pray For… Danielle Painter, Charlie McCormick, Nate Wagner,

Nicole DeMore, Kermit Tucker, Lisa Pikarski, Jo-Ann Foertch, Ellie Hauver, Justin MacLachlan,

Lynn Rivett, Jack Bragger, Florence M. Linda, Peggy Paradise, Missy Fitz, Austin Marlowe,

Brian Stonelake, Brett Kresco, Lucienne Henneberry, Jo’Ann F., Conor Osterman, Allan Stonecipher,

Genie Barnes, Kelly Cunningham Suberts, Donna Martin, Michelle Fleegel, J.E.L.,

Sr. Mary Brendan Wilson

Please Pray for Our Homebound… Jim Reagan, Gerry Joyce, Helen Volcko, Mike Berish,

Ethel Cole, Peggy Crysler, Isabell LaClair, Marie Patterson, Mary Martin, Barbara Vautrot,

Bob & Kay Wilson, Patricia Welch

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

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for January

Evangelization: That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the

joy of the Gospel to the world.

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 January 7.

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

1ST PENANCE/EUCHARIST registration meeting for parents only Sunday, Jan. 6 at 1 pm at the Center.

WEDNESDAY MORNING CLASSES (Grs 4-5-6). If Marcellus schools delay one or two hours in the morning, OUR classes are cancelled!

High School Confirmation Rite of Initiation for Year 2 class: 10:45 am Mass this Sunday, Jan. 6th

Class this Sunday, Jan. 6th: Year 1 @ 3:30-5:30 pm Year 2 @ 6:30-8:30 pm

BABY BOTTLE DRIVE If you haven’t already done so, please return the baby bottles this weekend!

There are bins located in the Church or you may drop them off at the rectory M-F from 9:30 – 1:30. All

proceeds will benefit Joseph’s House, a loving home for pregnant, homeless women and their children. For

more info, visit our website www.jhfw.org

Your generosity speaks for itself!

Donations to the SAMARITAN CENTER included: 7 coffee pots 7 can openers 7 laundry bags/baskets 8 shower curtains 10 potholders/hot pads 10 sets/knife-fork-spoon (4) 10 sets of dishes/plate-bowl-glass 11 toilet brushes 12 mugs/sets of four 14 brooms/dust pans 14 kitchen towels 14 pillows 15 blankets/comforters 16 bath towel sets (2) 16 wash cloths (2) 17 sheet sets 25 cooking utensils

THANK YOU for reflecting the light of our Savior.

Lost and Found: CAR KEYS! Please call the rectory.

January 6, 2018

The Epiphany of the Lord

And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising

preceded them. ― Matthew 2:9

Today’s feast is filled with ironies for us. It celebrates those from afar who early acknowledged the Christ

child and reminds us of those nearby who were threatened by him. Living in a current political climate that debunks globalism and challenges the meaning of Christianity, we must ask: “How do we make Christ’s

presence known?” Who do we accept into our communities and our lives regardless of their origins? Christ’s coming has always turned things upside down

Scripture Readings Is 60:1-6 The new Jerusalem will shine in glory Ps 72 Every nation on earth will adore you Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 The Gentiles are co-heirs in Christ Mt 2:1-12 The Magi come to adore Jesus

We would like to welcome the newest member of our faith

family: Marcus John Vaga, the son of Stephen and Shannon,

baptized on December 30, 2018.

Are you looking to learn more about your Catholic faith?

The Office of Formation for Ministry is accepting registrations for spring courses

in Syracuse, Utica and Binghamton. Courses include Pastoral Care,

Evangelization, Liturgy, Church History, Collaborative Ministry, and Spirituality of Leadership. Courses are

open to anyone interested in learning more about these topics. For more information, please visit our website at formationforministrysyr.org or call 315-470-1491.

SFX Parish Council If you are interested in being a member of the Saint Francis Xavier Parish Council, please fill out the nomination and place it in the collection basket. The Council meets every other month.

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