March 16, 2014 - St. George Maronite Church

SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH
AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE
WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION
Week of March 16, 2014
Healing of the Hemorrhaging Woman
Religious Education & Bible Study
Mystery of Baptism & Chrismation
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Parents and Godparents must meet with the pastor to make arrangements
Pre K - 12 grade-See bulletin for schedule
Ladies Altar Society (LAS)
Mystery of Crowning (Marriage)
See bulletin for schedule
Notify the pastor ONE YEAR in advance for the necessary arrangements
Maronite Youth Organization (MYO)
See bulletin for schedule
Sick and Hospitalized
Adoration
Contact the pastor for visitation
Tuesday 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Memorial Sunday and Lebanese Luncheon
Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession)
Last Sunday at 11:00 AM
30 minutes before Liturgy and upon request
Regular Liturgy Schedule:
Monday-No Liturgy
Tuesday 5:30 PM
Wednesday &Thursday 12:00 Noon, Friday - 6:30 PM
Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Saint George Maronite Catholic Church
Fr. Charles Khachan, MLM – Pastor Ex. 101
6070 Babcock Road, San Antonio, TX 78240
E-mail: [email protected]
Offices: (210) 690-9569 Fax: (210) 690-5093
www.stgeorgesa.org
Hall: (210) 696-5937
www.stgeorgemaronitecenter.com
Robert Beathe-Parochial Vice Chancellor Ex. 100
Nick Morey– Bookkeeper Ex102
Fernando Fernandez-Athletic Director Ex. 105
Brendan George - Pastoral Council Chairman
Annette Garcia– Secretary EX 122
Cathy Van Delden-LAS President
Jo Ann Reed - Financial Consultant
Patricia Karam-Scholarship Committee Chairman
K. T. Cockerell-Hall Manager Ex. 104
Lina Noujeim, Monica Chavez, & Sabrina De La Cruz -MYO Directors
Deborah Mery Fernandez-Cultural Arts Director EX 107
Richard Karam-Church Attorney
Edward Karam-Church Realtor & Lector Coordinator
Soumaya Doenges -Greeter Coordinator
Deborah Mery Fernandez-Altar Server Coordinator
Kathy Andera White-Archivist
Samantha Karam Naffah-MYP President
Michele Chebib-Religious Education Coordinator Ex.123
Crystel Harb & Katy Emerson– MYA Coordinators
Dave Sweeney-Veterans Committee Chairman
Yvette Haase—Bereavement Committee
Come Holy Spirit and Dwell within Us
FIRST YEAR AS POPE: TOP 10 LIST TO UNDERSTAND POPE FRANCIS' PONTIFICATE
It's been a year now since Pope Francis was elected. In these past 12 months, no one has been left indifferent. From
the unusual circumstances under which he was elected, to the so called 'Francis' effect that's made its way across the
globe.
1- HELP
As he introduced himself to the world, the first thing Pope Francis did, up from the balcony of St. Peter's, was bow
his head and ask for prayers.
"Pray for me.” , "Don't forget, pray for me.”
2- AUSTERITY
His personal style also caught the world's attention. From his dress style to his car. He kept using the same black
shoes he used before the conclave and also the same silver pectoral cross.
3– PRESS CONFERENCE
Without a doubt, the moment that marked his style was the improvised press conference he gave on the way back
from Brazil. .
4- THE SICK
The Pope has a special place in his heart for the sick. Before celebrating the first Mass of his pontificate, he stopped
the pope mobile and embraced an ill person.
5- IMMIGRANTS
The plight of refugees and immigrants who are forced to flee their native country is a major concern of Pope Francis.
6– PEACE
As Syria dealt with its civil war and with the threat of an American attack looming, the Pope led a prayer vigil to
ask for peace, along with thousands of people. With his constant appeals for peace in conflict ridden countries, the
Pope was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
7- ENDEARING
One of the most endearing moments happened at the 'World Meeting of Families' when this 6 year old Colombian
boy decided he wanted to be next to the Pope at all times. Even as the Pope read his speech. Again, the Pope didn't
seem to mind.
8– JOKES
When it comes to Pope Francis, there's never a lack of mate tea. Images like this one are seen quite frequently. The
Pope usually cracks a few jokes along the way.
9– HIS BRIEFCASE
The image of Pope Francis carrying his own briefcase, as he boarded a plane to Brazil, outlined his intentions. He
wasn't going to World Youth Day as a tourist, rather he was ready to get things done.
10- BENEDICT XVI
The image of two popes praying together made its way across the globe. Pope Francis has visited Benedict XVI at
least four times. The Pope has described him as a wise grandfather, he can consult. The last time they met was during the consistory in St. Peter's Basilica.
As the Pope begins the second year of his pontificate, more moving and surprising moments are expected. Especially as he heads out to the Holy Land in May and then in October as he leads a Synod on the Family.
Source http://www.romereports.com/pg156072-first-year-as-pope-top-10-list-to-understand-pope-francispontificate-en#.UyHdO2FFwoQ
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Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy
Sat. Mar 15th
5:00 PM
Liturgy for Vee Jowdy (40 day) req. by her sister-in-law Marianne Willis
Heb 12:28-13:9
Sun. Mar 16th
8:00 AM
Liturgy for Patricia & Dan Daniel req. by Frank & Betty Gudat
11:00 AM
Liturgy for Chorbishop John Trad req. by Khalife Family
2 Cor 7:4-11
Mon. Mar 17th
Mk 11:19-25
Healing of Hemorrhaging Woman
No Liturgy
1 Tim 4:9-16
Tues. Mar 18th
5:30 PM
Jn 8:21-27
Liturgy for Vee Jowdy req. by Sandra Montalbano
2 Cor 8:1-9
Wed. Mar 19th
12:00 Noon
Mt 23:1-12
Liturgy for Vee Jowdy req. by Josie & Louis Ditta
Eph 3:1-13
Thurs. Mar 20th
12:00 Noon
Mt 1:18-25
Liturgy for Vee Jowdy req. by Mamma & Carole Yamin
Gal 1:1-10
Fri. Mar 21st
6:30 PM
Lk 17:20-37
Liturgy for Fr. Peter Boulos req. by Ralphie Karam
Rom 3:1-7
Sat. Mar 22nd
5:00 PM
Lk 12:16-21
Liturgy for Vee Jowdy req. by Joan Pantuso & daughters
2 Tim 3:1-9
Sun. Mar 23rd
Lk 8:40-56
Mt 12:1-14
8:00 AM
Liturgy Zaine Joseph req. by Fr. Charles Khachan
11:00 AM
Liturgy for Mike Ayoub (40 day) req. by The Community of St. George
2 Cor 13:5-13
Parable of the Prodigal Son
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Lk 15:11-32
Bertha Acevedo
Mark Garcia
Mary Anne Karam,
Maria Mery,
Kirsten Reed,
Rocky Anawaty,
Muriel Keogh
George,
Mary Ann Trad
Karam,
Paul Mery, Jr.,
David Saliba,
Tony Mery,
Hank Grage,
Eugene Karam,
Bella Rodriguez
Torres,
Betty Gudat,
Robert Karam,
Harry Hilton
Marie La Monica,
James Hughlette,
Richard La Monica,
Sal Isgro,
Margaret Craig
Loyd,
Corey Baines,
Sharon Benson,
Martina Bernabe,
Patricia Bradley,
Pamela Gabriel Craig,
Marina Curie-John,
Diana Curi-Ryder,
Amira Dean,
David Emerson,
Norma Emerson,
Benita Felan,
Marie Joseph,
Al Jowdy,
Elias Kalifa,
David Karam,
Margaret Abdo,
Karam,
Tony Moawad,
Adele Morrison,
Elvira Mery,
Joe Mery,
Jose Olvera,
Thelma O’Shaughnessy,
Charles Malouff,
Edward K. Mery
Tim O’Connor
David Palazzo,
Rose Trevino,
Jeanette Van
Delden,
Gene Viola,
Joe Walker,
Cathy Turcotte Wolfe,
George Yamin
Noel Palazzo,
Ashley Polley,
Curtis Reed,
Malake Mery,
Freddie LaHood-March 25, 2013
Rosie Esquivel– April 8, 2013
Phillip LaMonica– June 11,2013
Vee Jowdy– December 30,2013
Mike Ayoub– January 2, 2014
Benita Felan - February 20,2014
Saturday, Mar. 15th (5:00 PM)
Saturday, Mar. 22nd (5:00 PM)
Lector: Joe Khattar
Lector: Pat Perillo
Ushers: Kathy Birkner & Gladys Salisbury
Ushers: Gerry Karam & Ralph J. Karam
Greeters: Anne Carraway
Greeters: Sandy Nasif
Altar Servers: Sean & Kyle Salisbury
Altar Servers: Aaron Mery & Chris Khattar
Sunday, Mar. 16th
Sunday, Mar. 23rd
Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann
Lector: (8:00 AM) John Ryzner
Lector: (11:00 AM) Michael Mery
Lector: (11:00 AM) Edward Karam
Greeters: Alexis Haase & Josie Ogbugbulu
Greeters: Doumaya Doenges & Candy Monsour
Ushers: Ameen Al-Bahloly, Kevin Kearns, Mike Daly
Ushers: Marcel Noujeim, Toufic Khalife, Larry Mon-
& David Sweeney
sour & Stephen Walton
Altar Servers: Jeremy Daly, Ilya Noujeim, Anthony
Altar Servers: Doug Karam, Maroun Harb &
Kuri & Christina Elward
Anthony Chebib
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Community Life
 SAFE ENVIRONMENT
 SUNDAY MARCH 16TH

Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM
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Faith Formation and Bible Study begin at
Steve Martinez, Director of Victim Assistance at the
Archdiocese of San Antonio will be conducting a
MANDATORY Safe Environment class on Saturday March 22nd at 10:00am in the MCC. Dance
troop, CYO, Religious Education, choir, MYO and
anyone working with youth under the age of 18 yrs.
old is required to attend.
9:00 AM in the MCC

Prayer of the Rosary at 10:30 AM
 TUESDAY MARCH 18TH
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be from
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM followed by the Qurbono (Divine
Liturgy) at 5:30 PM. Adoration will resume at 6:00
PM and will conclude with the Benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament.
 BOOK DRIVE
MYO will be hosting a book drive to benefit the
Presbyterian Children’s Home. The book drive
will start this weekend and end on Sunday,
March 23rd. If you would like to donate any new
or used books, there is a box at the entrance of
the church to drop the books
in. Your donations will be
greatly appreciated by the children.
Please note the Blessed Sacrament CANNOT be left
exposed and alone, therefore, a signup sheet is now
in the church foyer. If the hours are not completely
filled, adoration will be cancelled on that Tuesday.
 SUNDAY MARCH 23RD

Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM
 PRAYER INTENTION

Faith Formation and Bible Study begin at
During the season of Great Lent, we will share every
week a prayer intention for all of us to pray together
and be united as a community in our prayers. This
week our prayer intention is for the SICK AND
SUFFERING .
9:00 AM in the MCC

Prayer of the Rosary at 10:30 AM
* VOCATION DISCERNMENT WEEKEND
On April 5-6, 2014, Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite
Seminary in Washington, DC will be hosting its annual Discernment Weekend for men, 18 and over,
interested in finding God's will in their life. This
weekend will be a chance to meet current seminarians, Father Geoffrey Abdallah, Rector of the seminary, the Vocation Directors, and the opportunity to
sight-see one of the greatest cities in the world. This
weekend is open for men who feel the call to priesthood, or are interested in finding out how to discern
God's will. More details to come soon.
 SON OF GOD
Join us on Sunday March 23, 2014 for a viewing of
the movie "Son of God" at Santikos Silverado 16
(1604 and Bandera Rd). TIME TO BE DETERMINED. A group rate is available for $ 5.50 per
person. Please make your reservations by Monday
March 17, 2014. For reservation please contact:
- Church office at 210-690-9569
- Suzan Rizzo 210-845-9631
- Frank Rizzo 210-845-9630 or at [email protected]
 RETREAT
We will be having a Men’s and Youth retreat on
Saturday, March 29th from 11:00AM—3:30PM on
the church grounds. St. George’s youth will be
joined from the youth of St. Brigid. All youth between the ages of 12 and 20 are welcomed to come
join us.
 BIBLE STUDY CORNER
March 16th - The Four Markers of the Church
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March 23rd - Mary: The Church’s First and Most
Perfect Member
Miscellaneous
LAS CORNER
LAS Upcoming Events
March 29th—Prep for LAS Luncheon
Parish Retreat - March 15th
March 30th—LAS Luncheon
Safe Environment - March 22nd
MYO & Men’s Retreat - March 29th
Follow Pope Francis on Twitter, @Pontifex
Please pray for me.
COMMUNITY LIFE
SCHOLARSHIPS
 ST.GEORGE SCHOLARSHIPS
 A LENTEN JOURNEY WITH THE POPES
Applications
are now being accepted for the St.
George Scholarship. Applications are available in
the church office and on the church website at
www.stgeorgesa.org. Please turn in applications to
the church office no later than April 14, 2014. Anyone wishing to originate and endowment either in
their name or the name of a loved one; can do so by
donating $10,000. Please call the church office if
more information is needed.
Fridays during Lent we will be having Divine Liturgy
and Benediction of the Cross at 6:30PM. Following the
liturgy there will be a Lenten potluck dinner and movie
at the MCC. We ask everyone to please bring their favorite Lenten dish to share and also the recipe for that dish
to be included in the LAS cookbook.
March 21st- Paul VI: The Pope in the Tempest (in Italian with English subtitles) (Part 1)
March 28th- Paul VI: The Pope in the Tempest (in Italian with English subtitles) (Part 2)
 NAM SCHOLARSHIPS
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The John A. Solomon Memorial NAM Scholarship is open to active members of the MYO who
are graduating seniors.

The Naomi and Paul Kassouf NAM Scholarship
is open to high school seniors whose parents are
members of NAM.
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The Thomas and Jennie Ayoob Memorial NAM
Scholarship is open to current college students.

USEK and NDU Scholarships are open to college students who are members of NAM or their
parents are members of NAM.
April 4th - Karol: The Pope, The Man (Part1)
April 11th- Karol: The Pope, The Man (Part 2)
See the church office for applications. Deadline
May 5, 2014.
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SPRING RAFFLE
The National Apostolate of Maronites
Presents
The 22nd Annual Spring Raffle - 2014
This just may be the year your lucky number is chosen!!!!
$17,500.00 In Cash Prizes!!!
1st Prize
$10,000.00,
2nd Prize
$3,000.00
3rd Prize
$2,000.00,
4th Prize
$1,500.00
5th Prize
$1,000.00
Only 400 Tickets Printed - $100 Each
This year’s drawing will be held on May 18th, 2014 at Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral, Brooklyn, NY
Thank you for your support in previous years for this raffle fund-raiser, as it is an important part of
the NAM annual budget. We are counting on your generosity once again, to support our community
projects.
To purchase a ticket(s) please see Robert Beathe, Debbie Fernandez, Miriam Wells or call the church
office at 690-9569.
 EPARCHIAL APPEAL
The Lenten Appeal for the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon is now taking place. A copy of a letter
from Bishop Elias Zaidan will be sent to every family in the mail. The Eparchy relies upon you to
keep open our Maronite parishes, like this one, and train our future Maronite priests. Every family is
asked to participate in the Appeal at a level which is meaningful for them and be generous. This year
you also have the option to make a pledge payable over 10 months and to donate using your credit
card. Please be generous and support the Eparchy. Thank you.
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