January 18-19 2014 - Saint Louis Gonazaga Church

Saint Louis Gonzaga
Catholic Church
Maronite Rite
520 Rutger Street | Utica, NY 13501
Tel: 315-732-6019 | Fax: 315-732-6018
Website: www.SaintLouisGonzaga.org
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SaintLouisGonzagaChurch
L i t u rg y S c h e d U L E
Saturday — 4 pm, Sunday — 10 am
Monday–Friday — 9 am
Holy Days of Obligation — 9 am and 6:30 pm
C L ERGY
Chorbishop John D. Faris, JCOD: 628-1281
Father Miled Jreig: 717-5515
Deacon Paul A. Salamy: 732-5241
Subdeacon Peter M. Hobaica: 797-5464
PA RI S H H O U S E O F F ICE H O UR S
9 am to 12 pm | 1 to 4:30 pm
BAPTISMS & CHRISMATIONS: Preparation is required.
We encourage this to happen before the birth of your child.
MARRIAGES: Arrangements six (6) months in advance.
NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to our parish family. May you find spiritual
nourishment among us. Please be sure to register by calling the Parish House.
HOSPITAL, SICK CALLS & SHUT-INS: If a loved one is hospitalized,
ill or unable to leave home, please call the Parish House office.
MARONITE CHRISTIAN FORMATION: Classes 1-6 are on Sunday
morning at 9am. Classes 7-12 are on the third Sunday of the month at 6pm,
followed by MYO. The calendar is published in the bulletin and on the Website.
Confessions: Saturday 3 - 3:40pm and by appointment.
DEVOTIONS: Rosary: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays at 9:30am
Saint Sharbel Devotion: 2nd Sunday at 9:40am
Saint Joseph Devotion: 4th Sunday at 9:40am
18-19 January 2014
Readings
for 18 Jan – 26 Jan 2014
Sunday 2 Sunday after Epiphany
2 Cor 4:5-15/Jn 1:35-42
Monday
2 Cor 1:1-11/Jn 1:43-51
Tuesday
2 Cor 1:12-24/Lk 5:1-11
Wednesday 2 Cor 2:1-11/Mt 4:18-25
Thursday 2 Cor 2:12-17/Mt 9:9-13
Friday 2 Cor 12:17-13:4/Mt 9:35-38
Saturday 2 Cor 13:5-13/Mt 10:1-6
Next Sunday 3rdd Sunday after Epiphany
Gal 3:23-29/Jn 3:1-16
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contacts
Parish Secretary: Jacqueline Sweeney . . . . . . . . 732-6019
email: [email protected]
Parish Council: Louis Raya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794-1418
Stewardship Committee:
Subdeacon Peter Hobaica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 797-5464
Organist/Choir Director: Greg Giacovelli . . . . 790-5187
Maronite Christian Formation:
Roberta “Bobbie” Murad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 797-3533
Joseph Salamy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-5241
Maronite Youth Organization:
Lisa Barkett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 737-5162
Susan Issa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542-7804
Roseanne Ciaccia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 736-5377
Maronite Young Adults: John Paul Salamy . . . . 732-5241
Joshua Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-4500
Saint Mary’s Guild: Betty Karrat . . . . . . . . . . . 736-1615
Holy Name Society: Rick Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-7099
Saint Joseph Society: George Sfeir . . . . . . . . . . . 733-8357
Acolytes: Nathan Hanna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-8219
Andrew Rahme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264-8652
Daughters of Mary: Kathi Tamer . . . . . . . . . . . 732-5318
Christine Massoud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-4184
Building and Grounds Committee:
R. Luke Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-0562
Tom Ladd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-2279
Hospitality: Betty Karrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 736-1615
Kitchen: Kameli McIntyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264-4108
Michael Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-6191
Lectors: Lois Mariano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-3402
Liturgy Committee: James Salamy . . . . . . . . . . 723-3776
BULLETIN DEADLINE
If you would like anything published in the weekend
bulletin, you must submit it as you want it published
to Anne Lewis no later than 5 PM Friday, 8 days before
publication via e-mail at [email protected]
or by calling 853-4500. Thank you.
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE and INTENTIONS
Sat 18 Jan 4pm Anthony Raffule, Jr. by Lou & Mary Raya
Sat 18 Jan 4pm Joseph & Florence Kalil (Anniversary)
by Daughter, Maryellen Kalil Macrina
Sun 19 Jan 10amRosalie (Zeinoun) Sadallah (40 Day) by Her Family
Sun 19 Jan 10am Abraham Milham by The Family
Mon 20 Jan 9am Mary Asker by Theresa & Joseph Costanza
Tue 21 Jan 9am Living & Deceased Members of St. Louis Gonzaga
by Father John
Wed 22 Jan 9am William Abdella (Anniversary) by Anna Abdella’s Will
Thu 23 Jan 9am Mary Asker by Debra Chrobak
Fri 24 Jan 9am Boyd Crigger by Boyd Crigger’s Will
Sat 25 Jan 4pmRosalie (Zeinoun) Sadallah by Samia Abdella
Sun 26 Jan 10am Anne Pape by The Parish Council
In order to provide you with your preferred dates, please remember to request
your intentions for Divine Liturgies as early as possible.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
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19 Jan
9am
Maronite Christian Formation (Gr. 1-6)
19 Jan
9amCoffee and...
19 Jan
11amDaughters of Mary
19 Jan
6pm
MCF (Gr. 7-12)/MYO Gathering
22 Jan
9:30am Wednesday Morning
26 Jan
9am
Maronite Christian Formation (Gr. 1-6)
26 Jan
9amCoffee and...
29 Jan
9:30am Wednesday Morning
1 Feb
6pm
Saint Maron’s Day Hafli
2 Feb
9am
Maronite Christian Formation (Gr. 1-6)
2 Feb
9amCoffee and...
2 Feb
9am-12pm MYO Breakfast
5 Feb
9:30am Wednesday Morning
5 Feb
6:30pm Parish Council Meeting
6 Feb
6pmDiscussion Group
9 Feb
9am
Maronite Christian Formation (Gr. 1-6)
9 Feb
9amCoffee and...
9 Feb
10am
Feast of Saint Maron Liturgy
9 Feb
6pm
MCF (Gr. 7-12)/MYO Gathering
11 Feb
9am
Liturgy & Annointing for the Sick
11 Feb
6:30pm Saint Mary’s Guild Meeting
12 Feb
9:30am Wednesday Morning
13 Feb
4:30pm Pastoral Team Meeting
13 Feb
6pmEucharistic Adoration
15 Feb
9am
Liturgy Committee Meeting
16 Feb
No Maronite Christian Formation
16 Feb
11:15amDaughters of Mary Meeting
19 Feb
9:30am Wednesday Morning
20 Feb
7pmHoly Name Society Meeting
23 Feb
9am
Maronite Christian Formation (Gr. 1-6)
23 Feb
9amCoffee and...
26 Feb
9:30am Wednesday Morning
Points of Interest
Memorials
Condolences. On 10 February, we celebrated a Divine Liturgy for the Faithful Departed
for Josephine Elias, who passed away after a brief illness. We extend our condolences to
her sons and family and pray that God grant peace and joy to His servant, Josephine.
• Sanctuary Lamp—In Memory of Joseph Hanna
by his Daughter, Danese Hanna
• Incense & Charcoal—In Memory of Tony & Emily
Hiffa by Donna & Bernie Coffay
• Bread & Wine—In Memory of Deceased Members
of our Families by Nathan & Sarah Hanna
• Candles—In Memory of Joan Nasby-Hoffstetter by
John Nasby & Constance Couvillon
• Sanctuary Plants & Flowers—In Memory of Our
Parents by Nabhane & Cathy Karam
Assisted Hearing Devices. Through the generosity of Kennedy, Lewis, Green
Foundation and Robert Joseph, the parish has purchased a system to assist the hearing
impaired. There are devices for persons with hearing aids and persons who do not use
hearing aids. The devices can be purchased for $50. (If money is at all a problem, see
Father John.) Please call the Parish House during office hours and we will have a device
ready for you to be picked up in the Sacristy on the following weekend.
Christian Unity. For the past century, the Church has celebrated a week of prayer for
the unity of Christians who are divided, a situation contrary to the will of Christ. It is
easy to sow division, this year let us focus on fostering unity in our families, our parish
and our community.
Day of Prayer and Penance for Life. On 22 January, the Catholic Church in the United
States observes a day of prayer and penance for the respect of human life. We pray for
all of God’s children, the unborn, the sick, the handicapped, the elderly and all those
who are in danger of being marginalized or even eliminated. We should do penance for
all those acts of our society, such as the Supreme Court decision of Roe v Wade, that
promote a lack of respect for life at every stage.
Save the Date. As you know, Father Miled will be leaving us at the end of the month.
In order to wish him a farewell, we are going to have a reception following the 10am
Divine Liturgy on 26 January. Kathi Tamer is organizing the event. Details will follow.
Meet and Greet. The Saint Maron Hafli, on 1 February at 6pm in the Radisson will be
an opportunity to welcome our new priest, Father Elie Khalil, who will have just arrived.
Please plan on joining the parish as it celebrates the patron feast of our Church.
MYO Breakfast. The MYO would again like to thank our parishioners for their
continued support. We would also like to thank Mike Mitchell for cooking an excellent
breakfast for us. Please plan ahead to join us at our next breakfast on 2 February. It
will be a Lebanese breakfast to welcome our new priest, Father Elias Khalil. We will be
serving breakfast starting at 9am-12pm. Hope to see you there!
Discussion Group. The Thursday Discussion Group is held on the first Thursday of
the month at 6pm in the Parish House. The next session will be Thursday, 6 February
at 6pm.
Feast if Saint Maron. On 9 February, we Maronites celebrate the feast of our patron,
Saint Maron, whose life of faith and penance has inspired millions of faithful for
centuries. We shall honor him at the 10am Divine Liturgy.
Eucharistic Adoration. Eucharistic Adoration is held on the second Thursday of the
month at 6pm, for one hour, to give thanks to God for the blessings we have received.
The next hour will be on Thursday, 13 February.
A contribution of $10.00 will memorialize a
loved one for the entire week.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
Lectors
18 Jan 4pm Joe Saba
19 Jan 10am Mireille Lewis/
Mary Magdalene Tehan
25 Jan 4pm Jim Amado
26 Jan 10am Sylvie Obeid/Norma Tehan
Hospitality
19 JanRocco Hobaica
26 Jan
Breakfast for Father Miled
2 Feb
MYO Breakfast
9 Feb
JoAnn Abel
16 FebHoly Name Society
23 Feb
Massoud’s Cafe
If you are unable to offer hospitality on the day assigned, it is your
responsibility to switch with someone else. Then, please call Betty
Karrat at 736-1516 and inform her of the change. Thank you.
Parish Stewardship
Collection for 12 January 2014
1st Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,539
2nd Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325
Fuel & Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76
Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,995
Initial Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30
Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $176.75
Candles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26
Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10
Memorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $560
Epiphany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79
Pennies for the Altar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27
Needy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,862.75
This week’s second collection: Snow Removal
Next week’s second collection: U.S. Catholic

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