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Divine Liturgy Intentions: Day: Date: Time: Offered For/By: Saturday 09/02 5:30PM No Liturgy Sunday 09/03 9:15AM 10:30AM 12:00PM Friday-Feast of Birth of BVM 09/08 7:30PM Saturday 09/09 5:30PM Sunday 09/10 9:15AM 10:30AM (M) Andre Askar & Ghaleb Naoum offered by Khalida Putrus 12:00PM Saturday 09/16 5:30PM Sunday 09/17 9:15AM 10:30AM 12:00PM Faithful Martyrs of the Lebanese Forces Saturday 09/23 5:30PM Sunday 09/24 9:15AM 10:30AM 12:00PM (M) Faouzi Sakr offered by his son Albert and Family Saturday 09/30 5:30PM Sunday 10/01 9:15AM 10:30AM 12:00PM Saturday 10/07 5:30PM Sunday 10/08 9:15AM 10:30AM (M) Abdo Harika offered by his wife Basima Harika and children Liliane, Gisele, Roukoz and Elie & their families. 12:00PM 1 Year Memorial Sam Moses Saturday 10/14 5:30PM Sunday 10/15 9:15AM 10:30AM 12:00PM September 3, 2017 Fourteenth Week of Pentecost 1Thes 2:1-13 & Lk 10:38-42 SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 Dear Faithful: Bishop Elias has received from Most Reverend Jose’ H. Gomez, Vice President of the USCCB a request for a special collection to be taken up at all Catholic Parishes throughout the United States. This collection will assist those in need in Houston, Texas. The destruction in Houston, TX is tremendous and many are displaced and staying in shelters. This includes parishioners of Our Lady of the Cedars Church. Bishop Elias would like to have all of our parishes take up a special second collection at all liturgies especially for this cause. If Our Lady of the Cedars Church is in need of specific assistance some of the funds will go directly to them and the other portion will be sent directly to the USCCB. Let us continue to pray for those affected by this natural disaster along with all of the first responders, and the many volunteers who are assisting in the region. ~Fr. Toufic We are accepting registration for the First Communion Class of 2017-2018 Applications for First Communion Class Registration will be available on Sunday, August 13 th and will be in the foyer of the church. The first day of class will be held on Sunday, September 10th. At 10:30AM in the classroom. Return the forms and fee on the first day of class or drop off in the office prior. Registration closes on the last Sunday in September. Your child must be registered by this time if they are to make their First Communion in May of 2018. No exceptions will be made. A fee of $150 (per child) will be collected at the time of registration for books and materials. Hardship cases please speak to Abouna Toufic. Beginning on Saturday, September 9 th we will resume our normal Liturgical schedule and celebrate the 5:30PM Liturgy. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be Friday, Sept. 8th. Please consider spending an hour in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. We will celebrate Divine Liturgy on Friday, September 8 th at 7:30 in honor of the Feast of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Language and Religious Education School Registration Day & 1 st day of school- Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 9:00AM A MANDATORY orientation meeting for the PARENTS and STUDENTS will be held at 9:00AM at the church followed by class assignment and regularly scheduled Arabic classes. Registration forms with detailed information available in church foyer. In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, the parish office will be closed on Monday, September 4 and reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, September 5.
Transcript of Reverend Jose’ H. Gomez, Vice President of the Divine Liturgy … · 2017. 9. 3. · will resume...
Divine Liturgy Intentions:
Day: Date: Time: Offered For/By:
Saturday 09/02 5:30PM No Liturgy
Sunday 09/03 9:15AM
10:30AM
12:00PM
Friday-Feast
of Birth of
BVM
09/08 7:30PM
Saturday 09/09 5:30PM
Sunday 09/10 9:15AM
10:30AM (M) Andre Askar & Ghaleb Naoum
offered by Khalida Putrus
12:00PM
Saturday 09/16 5:30PM
Sunday 09/17 9:15AM
10:30AM
12:00PM Faithful Martyrs of the Lebanese
Forces
Saturday 09/23 5:30PM
Sunday 09/24 9:15AM
10:30AM
12:00PM (M) Faouzi Sakr offered by his son
Albert and Family
Saturday 09/30 5:30PM
Sunday 10/01 9:15AM
10:30AM
12:00PM
Saturday 10/07 5:30PM
Sunday 10/08 9:15AM
10:30AM (M) Abdo Harika offered by his wife
Basima Harika and children Liliane,
Gisele, Roukoz and Elie & their
families.
12:00PM 1 Year Memorial Sam Moses
Saturday 10/14 5:30PM
Sunday 10/15 9:15AM
10:30AM
12:00PM
September 3, 2017
Fourteenth Week of Pentecost 1Thes 2:1-13 & Lk 10:38-42
SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION
SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 Dear Faithful:
Bishop Elias has received from Most
Reverend Jose’ H. Gomez, Vice President of the
USCCB a request for a special collection to be
taken up at all Catholic Parishes throughout the
United States. This collection will assist
those in need in Houston, Texas. The destruction in Houston, TX is
tremendous and many are displaced and staying
in shelters. This includes parishioners of Our
Lady of the Cedars Church. Bishop Elias would
like to have all of our parishes take up a special
second collection at all liturgies especially for this
cause. If Our Lady of the Cedars Church is in
need of specific assistance some of the funds will
go directly to them and the other portion will be
sent directly to the USCCB.
Let us continue to pray for those affected
by this natural disaster along with all of the first
responders, and the many volunteers who are
assisting in the region.
~Fr. Toufic
We are accepting registration for the
First Communion Class of 2017-2018 Applications for First Communion Class
Registration will be available on Sunday, August 13th and
will be in the foyer of the church. The first day of class will
be held on Sunday, September 10th. At 10:30AM in the
classroom. Return the forms and fee on the first day of
class or drop off in the office prior.
Registration closes on the last Sunday in
September. Your child must be registered by this time if
they are to make their First Communion in May of 2018.
No exceptions will be made.
A fee of $150 (per child) will be collected at the
time of registration for books and materials. Hardship
cases please speak to Abouna Toufic.
Beginning on Saturday, September 9th
we
will resume our normal Liturgical
schedule and celebrate the 5:30PM
Liturgy.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will
be Friday, Sept. 8th. Please consider
spending an hour in prayer before the
Blessed Sacrament.
We will celebrate Divine Liturgy on
Friday, September 8th at 7:30 in honor of
the Feast of the birth of the Blessed Virgin
Mary.
Language and Religious Education
School Registration Day & 1st day of school- Saturday,
October 7, 2017 at 9:00AM
A MANDATORY orientation meeting for the
PARENTS and STUDENTS will be held at
9:00AM at the church followed by class
assignment and regularly scheduled Arabic
classes.
Registration forms with detailed information
available in church foyer.
In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, the
parish office will be closed on Monday,
September 4 and reopen for regular business
hours on Tuesday, September 5.
Preparation for the Reception of the Sacred Mysteries Please note our parish policy, established in order to better serve and prepare our St. Ephrem Family for the
reception of the Sacred Mysteries:
Baptism/Confirmation (Sacraments of Initiation):
Please call at least ONE month in advance before desired date. Date is confirmed following the completion of the
Sacred Mystery and Sacred Duty - Baptism Preparation Class for Parents and God Parents; this is a one day
seminar and is offered on an as needed basis accommodating the time and schedule of the parents and Godparents.
Call Deacon Georges for information or to register (619-508-5401). For adult reception of the Sacraments of
Initiation, please call the office for more information on RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).
First Communion and First Confession:
First Communion registration begins in August with classes starting in September concluding in late April. Classes
are held on Sunday’s from 10:30AM to 12:30PM- To register, please contact the parish office.
Matrimony:
Please contact the parish office at least 8 months prior to the desired date to schedule initial appointment with the
pastor or deacon. We offer a course called One in Christ for our Pre Cana Couples. Religious Education: Registration begins in August and classes start in September being held on Saturdays from 11:00AM-12:00PM
Reverend Toufic Nasr - Pastor
Deacon Georges Ghosn
Deacon George Geagea
Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church 750 Medford Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
Tel: 619-337-1350 Fax: 619-697-3042
www.stephremchurch.com
Liturgical Schedule
Saturday………………………. 05:30PM
(No Sat. Eve Liturgy in July and August)
Sunday ……………………... 09:15AM
……………...……….. 10:30AM
……………...……….. 12:00 PM
Holy Days of Obligation……. 07:30PM Confessions by appointment
First Friday Adoration 12:00PM followed by
Benediction at 6:00PMMother o
Parish office open Monday through Friday
from 8:00AM to 4:00PM f Life
PARISH DEVOTIONS AND SODALITIES
CHAIPERSONS/COORDINATORS
Sorority of the Immaculate Conception Devotions every Last
Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM [email protected]
Confraternity of the Sacred Heart, Devotions every First Friday
at 5:30PM Ramzey Jize – 858.736.7196 [email protected]
Young Adult Group (MYA) every Thursday for prayers and
fellowship at 7:30PM Emily Fattouh - 619.587-1215
Family of St. Sharbel, Devotions every Third Saturday at 5:30PM
Tony Hanna – 619.277.7747 [email protected]
Volume 20-Issue 35
September 3, 2017
Beit Maroun
House of Maron
