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Baptism of Our Lord
10-11 January 2015
Pope John XXIII Parish
at St. Nicolas de Flue
The English-speaking Roman Catholic Parish of Geneva
57, Rue de Montbrillant
CH 1202 Genève
www.johnxxiii.ch
Fr. Richard De Lord, Parish Priest
Fr. Paul C. Friel, Assistant Priest
Tel: 022 733 04 83
Fax: 022 919 19 30
[email protected]
Emergency No. 079 845 2804
A NEW YEAR - A NEW BEGINNING
We spend so much time preparing for Christmas then suddenly it has come and gone! Only a matter
of a few weeks ago we heard the voice of John the
Baptist calling us to prepare for the coming of the
Lord. Our focus then was on preparing to celebrate
the birth of Christ.
Today, at the very end of the Christmas season, we
hear the voice of the Baptist once more, calling us
again to look towards the one who is to come after
him. In a sense today’s feast rounds off and
concludes the celebrations of the past weeks (we
shall be removing our Christmas decorations and
putting away the Crib for another year after today),
but in another sense it urges us to look forward to
the year to come.
community, in our schools, in our workplace. If the
task seem daunting, we should remember that one
of the marks of the kingdom is that it begins in a
small, quiet, insignificant way.
We should
remember also that at our baptism we received the
same Holy Spirit as Jesus. And the words of the
Father are addressed to every one of us, too: ‘You
are my child, my beloved; my favour rests with you.’
With every blessing to you and your loved ones this
New Year, 2015
Fr Richard
Baptism is always a time to think about new
beginnings. In baptism we are called to die to old life
and rise to the new; to put the past behind us and to
look to the future. Today - as we look to the year
ahead - is a good time to renew our baptismal vows,
and symbolically, to wash away the cobwebs of the
old year.
In baptism, we are called to be members of God’s
kingdom and to share in Christ’s work of building it.
This may be a good time to think about how we are
building up God’s kingdom in our parish, in our
MASS SCHEDULE for JANUARY 12 -18
Mon, Jan 12
Tue, Jan 13
18:30 (English)
Wed, Jan 14
18:30 (English)
Thu, Jan 15
12:45 (English)
Fri, Jan 16
12:45 (English)
Sat, Jan 17
18:30 (English)
Sun, Jan 18
08:30
10:00
11:30
19:00
(English)
(English)
(English)
(English) at Notre Dame Basilica
SACRAMENTS
MARRIAGE All couples planning to marry should register with us
by calling the Parish Office. (Six months notice is the usual
requirement.)
MINISTRY TO THE SICK At home or in hospital? To receive the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick or Holy Communion, please
contact one of the priests, or a Eucharistic Minister for a visit.
RECONCILIATION The Sacrament of reconciliation (Confession) is
available before and after each weekday Mass upon request or by
prior arrangement. It will also be offered in the Chapel every
Saturday from 17:15-18:00.
BAPTISM Baptisms are usually celebrated on the 4th Saturday of
each month at 12 noon. Deadline for registration is the 7th of the
month. Please register online, or call the Parish Office.
10-11 January 2015
Baptism of Our Lord
Thank you to all the
ministries that helped to
make our Christmas
Liturgies moments of true
prayerful celebration!
Thank you, too, for your
generous offerings, gifts,
and greetings. Your presence and
encouragement is very much appreciated!
Fr. Richard and Fr. Paul
Catechism new year Appeal
The Religious Education Programme will be
holding a Bake Sale on Jan 18 (Sun) in order to
raise funds for the following projects:
• sponsor children’s education in Turkana
• help an orphanage in Laga, East Timor, and
• support the GIF in paying our Parish debt.
Baked goods will be on sale after
11:30 Masses.
our baked
contribute to
causes.
the 10:00 and
Please enjoy
goods, and
these worthy
To all catechism classes:
Please leave all your baked
donations to the Bake Sale
table outside the Centre on
Jan 18 (Sun).
The Permanent Mission of the
Holy See
to the United Nations Office and
other International Organizations
in Geneva and
the Diocese of Lausanne,
Geneva and Fribourg
have the honour to invite you to participate in an
Interreligious Service
in the presence of representatives of the
Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist
communities
on the message of His Holiness Pope Francis
for the World Day of Peace 2014
“NO LONGER SLAVES,
BUT BROTHERS AND SISTERS”
which will take place
at the Church of Saint Nicolas de Flue
57 rue de Montbrillant
on Monday, 19 January at 18:30
A reception will follow.
prayer for Christian unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is
traditionally observed from 18-25 Jan - the octave
of St. Peter and St. Paul. This year's theme
draws its inspiration from the narrative of Jesus
meeting a Samaritan woman at the well.
Jesus said to her: "Give me to drink." (John 4:7)
This year’s theme, prepared by the churches of
Brazil, invites us to recognise that intolerance
should be dealt with in a positive way - respecting
diversity and promoting dialogue as a permanent
path of reconciliation and peace in fidelity to the
gospel. Jesus challenges us to acknowledge that
diversity is part of God's design, to approach one
another in trust and to see the face of God in the
face of all men and women.
First Communion
Parents of children who are
preparing for First Communion
will meet 29 Jan (Thu) at
19:00.
Scripture from Scratch
The group will resume on Jan 16
(Fri) and meets every Friday
in the Parish House.
Need a
confidential
talk?
Contact the
caring
ministry
via
[email protected].
Corner
e-mail:
Recently lost a loved one and would like
to talk?
Contact a member of our Bethany Group
through Lynne Gamble through the Parish
Office.
The biblical gesture of
whomever arrives, as a
way of welcoming and
sharing, is something that
is repeated in all regions of
Brazil. The story of Jesus
meeting a Samaritan
woman at the well prompts
people and communities to
realize the dialogical
dimension of the project of
Jesus, which we call the
Kingdom of God.
offering
water
to
Zumba
Zumba sessions take place every
Thursday at 17:45. As usual, CHF10
donation per participant will go towards the cost of
our move.
10-11 January 2015
Baptism of Our Lord
In 2014, our Parish welcomed
45 members into the family of
God. May the Lord bless
these newly baptized, and continue to be present throughout their journey
towards Him.
PEGAN, Joyce Claire
MAHIGA, Luca Mikola
AKHAND, Andres Abir
KRESS da SILVEIRA, Enio
BAUTISTA, Megan Brielle
CUADRAS, Massimo Andrés
HASHAM-GANGJI, Edward Karim
ROMEO MONTFOMERY, Vincenzo James
BOERSMA, Milena
JUDE, Davis Ifeanyi
STEVENS, Phoebe Elizabeth Lavender
LEWIS, William Vannyrith
ERASMO, Ruffy Bembol, Jr.
MAPANAO, Aiden Cole
HEMSLY, Charlotte
BARNES, Camille Elodie
PHUNG, ChauFunn
EZE, Michelle C. Nworie
O’BRIEN, Laura Rita
YAMUNAQUE ALEGRE, Nathaniel Aiden
DE GUIA, Denyse
DURIC, Marie
KHARAT, Alexandre
MALONZO, Maria Sofia Aleyna
LOLONG, Andrea Maria Carolitha
RANDALL, Dayson
MOUSSY, Marc
RANCES, Jéan Gabriel
MURWIRA, Hari Simplice Koko
ROBINSON, Patrick
PITCHFORD, Rosita May
ARTUS-WALTHER, Davon Kevin
MENDOZA, Andres
N’KENDA-BIKOUMOU, Noémie Kendall
NNANOR, William Ebubechukwu
EVOEME, Daniel Obinna
SIGOLET, Jalann Jack Ibarra Paul Jesus
HOGGETT, William Paul
MATOS, Xavier
O’REILLY, Elodie Louise
FERNANDES, Jeicher
KAMINJOLO, Max Jayden
BUENO, Olivia Jaye
SIAGIAN, Deandra
TER KUILE, Sofia Marijke
Weekend collections
• Dec 20-21: CHF3,884 to support the needs of
our Parish community.
• Dec 24-25: CHF5,593 - CHF2,796 of which is
for the Children’s Hospital in Bethlehem.
• Dec 27-28: CHF2,879 - CHF1,439 of which is
for the diocesan fund in aid of children and
families in difficult situations (Saints
Innocents).
• Jan 3-4: CHF4,220 for the needs of our Parish
Community - CHF2,110 of which is for the
Diocesan Epiphany Fund (Don de l’Epiphanie).
CHF3,185 for our sister parish in Turkana.
• This weekend (Jan 10-11), the collections will
go towards
community.
the
needs
of
our
Parish
• Next weekend (Jan 17-18), the collections will
go towards supporting the needs of our Parish
community. The second collections will go
towards helping to repay the loans received for
our move.
Thank you for your generosity!
MINISTRY ROSTER for JANUARY 10-11 and 17-18
Saturday - Sunday, January 10-11
Baptism of Our Lord
Flower Arrangement: E. Braunwalder
Saturday - Sunday, January 17-18
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Flower Arrangement: L. Benitez
Saturday, January 10, 18:30
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Castillo, F. Littaua
Readers: D. Brincks, D. Short
Ushers: P. Belga, A. Thiel
Greeters: P. Belga, A. Thiel
Servers: M. Zignol, G. Cabos, JP Aloysius
Saturday, January 17, 18:30
Eucharistic Ministers: F. Littaua, M. Dizon
Readers: P. Mc Namara, D. Nolan
Ushers: P. Belga, C. Ella, A. Macamus
Greeters: P. Belga, C. Ella, A. Macamus
Servers: M. Zignol, G. Cabos, JP Aloysius
Sunday, January 11, 8:30
Eucharistic Ministers: R. Ryan
Readers: M. Rayner, M. Fadriquela
Ushers: M. & B. Bell
Greeters: M. & B. Bell
Coffee: M. & B. Bell
Servers: G. Cabrera, M. Mamangun, A. Eland
Sunday, January 18, 8:30
Eucharistic Ministers: Sr. R. Savari
Readers: Y. Sartorius, K. Erpe
Ushers: K. Mnisi
Greeters: M. & B. Bell
Coffee: E. Mejorada, H. Almeda
Servers: G. Cabrera, M. Mamangun, A. Eland
Sunday, January 11, 10:00
Eucharistic Ministers: R. Schwerzmann, A. Sandoval, C. Titus
Readers: D. Roney, E. Valdez
Ushers: C. Besa, F. Lucida
Greeters: C. Acaso, N. Chavez
Coffee: A. Toledo, J. Camilo
Servers: L. & M. Titus, A. Gannon, S. Olanka
Sunday, January 18, 10:00
Eucharistic Ministers: L. Berrig, G. Dian, G. Titus
Readers: B. Simpson, A. Anaedu
Ushers: R. Salcedo, D. Banguilan
Greeters: M. Zabala, M. Richtering
Coffee: Zijlstra Family
Servers: A. Roney, A. Martins, A. Sandoval, D. Blumer
Sunday, January 11, 11:30
Eucharistic Ministers: A. Serapion, M. Challo, F. Kofi
Readers: M. Mbeche, C. Jorgen
Ushers: M. Rojo, F. de Leon, H. Manalo
Greeters: Jay & Jas. Dian, J. Riungu
Coffee: E. Mejorada, H. Almeda
Servers: J. Oloo, C. Ruane, G. Benitez
Sunday, January 18, 11:30
Eucharistic Ministers: R. Leyson, J. Serrano, J. Thomas
Readers: P. Dsouza, E. Salazar
Ushers: C. Sarmiento, D. Macabuhay, M. Maraguelod
Greeters: Bendo Family
Coffee: O. Amigo, M. Rojo
Servers: Aw. & Ar. Mbeche, C. Gumba
Sunday, January 11, 19:00
Mass at Notre Dame
Eucharistic Ministers: E. Mejorada, W. Nicolas-Jomard
Readers: D. Domingo, I. Asuncion
Usher/Greeter: E. Mejorada, T. Tatad
Sunday, January 18, 19:00
Mass at Notre Dame
Eucharistic Ministers: H. Daily, R. Dumont
Readers: W. Nicolas-Jomard, E. Servatius
Usher/Greeter: E. Mejorada, T. Tatad
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Bulletin Ads for JOHN XXIII
The group will resume its
Sunday fellowship on Jan 18
(Sun) 16:00-17:00 in the Chapel.
All contributions for the bulletin must be received
by Wednesday and can be sent via e-mail to
[email protected]. Note that the bulletin can
also be found on the Parish website.
Mon, Jan 12
Year I
He. 1:1–6; Mk. 1:14-20
19:00-21:00
G1
Confirmation Class 1
Tue, Jan 13
St. Hilary
He. 2:5–12; Mk. 1:21-28
Wed, Jan 14
He. 2:14-18; Mk. 1:29-39
Thu, Jan 15
He. 3:7–14; Mk. 1:40-45
19:00-21:00
19:00-21:15
19:00-21:00
12:00-13:45
17:45-18:45
19:00-21:00
19:00-21:30
G1
GO
BO
G1
G1
G1
B7
REC
Stephen Ministry
Young Catholics
Walking with Purpose
Zumba
Confirmation Class 2
11:30 Choir
Fri, Jan 16
He. 4:1-5, 11; Mk. 2:1-12
Sat, Jan 17
St. Anthony
He. 4:12-16; Mk. 2:13-17
Sun, Jan 18
Year B
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
1 S. 3:3b-10, 19; 1 Co. 6:13b–15a, 17-20; Jn. 1:35–42
13:30-16:00
16:30-18:15
18:00-20:30
15:30-18:30
B7
B7
BO
B7
10:00 Choir
Saturday Choir
Filipino Prayer Group
Notre Dame Choir