SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of September 17, 2017 First Sunday after the Holy Cross

Annette Garcia - Parish Secretary Ex. 100

Nick Morey – Bookkeeper Ex102

Jo Ann Reed - Financial Consultant

Michele Chebib - Hall Manager Ex. 104

Deborah Mery Fernandez - Cultural Arts Director

Richard Karam - Church Attorney

Edward Karam - Church Realtor & Lector Coordinator

Soumaya Doenges - Greeter Coordinator

Ameen Al Bahloly- Altar Server Coordinator

Regina Aune - Archivist

Fernando Fernandez - Athletic Director

Brendan George - Pastoral Council Chairman

Jose Fernandez - Finance Committee Chairman

Candy Monsour - LAS President

Patricia Karam - Scholarship Committee Chairman

Elyse Karam, Monica Chavez, & Sabrina De La Cruz -

MYO Directors

Crystel Harb - Religious Education Coordinator

Edmond Karam – MYA President

Dave Sweeney - Veterans Committee Chairman

Toufic Khalife & Larry Monsour - Grounds Committee

Liturgy Schedule:

Monday-No Liturgy

Tuesday 5:30 PM

Wednesday - Friday 12:00 Noon

Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Saint George Maronite Catholic Church

6070 Babcock Road, San Antonio, TX 78240

Offices: (210) 690-9569 (210) 690-2240

Fax: (210) 690-5093 www.stgeorgesa.org

Hall: (210) 696-5937 www.stgeorgemaronitecenter.com

Fr. Charles Khachan, MLM – Pastor Ex. 101

E-mail: ckhachan@gmail.com

Deacon Tom Billimek

Gym: http://www.sgmgym.com/

Bingo: http://www.randysbingo.com/

Merciful Like the Father!

Religious Education

Pre K - 12th grade-See bulletin for schedule

Bible Study

See bulletin for schedule

Church Organizations

See bulletin for schedule

Adoration

Tuesday 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession)

30 minutes before Liturgy and upon request

Mystery of Baptism & Chrismation

Parents and Godparents must meet with the pastor to make

arrangements

Mystery of Crowning (Marriage)

Notify the pastor AT LEAST SIX MONTHS in advance for the necessary arrangements

Sick and Hospitalized

Contact the pastor for visitation

Memorial Sunday

Last Sunday of the month

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Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy

Sat. Sept. 16th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Phillip Niemeyer req. by his family

2Pet 1:12-21 Jn 8:21-30

Sun. Sept. 17th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Emma & Gilbert Gudat req. by Betty & Frank Gudat

11:00AM Liturgy for Abraham El-Nakat req. by the Jajou family

Liturgy for Jamile Nader req. by George and Adib Nader and their families

2Tim 2:1-10 First Sunday after the Holy Cross Mk 10:35-45

Mon. Sept. 18th NO LITURGY

Rev 1:1-18 Mk 8:34-9:1

Tues. Sept. 19th NO LITURGY

Rev 1:9-20 Mk 9:33-37

Wed. Sept. 20th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Tanya Yamin Raba req. by Robert & Patricia Karam

Rev 2:1-7 Mk 9:38-50

Thurs. Sept. 21st 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Ruby Rizzo req. by Gene Viola

Rev 2:8-11 Mk 10:17-27

Fri. Sept. 22nd 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Darlene Dustin req. by the Dustin family

Rev 2:12-17 Mk 10:28-31

Sat. Sept. 23rd 5:00 PM Liturgy for Edward & Josephine Daywood Karam, Phillip &

Genevieve Niemeyer req. by their family

Rev 2:18-29 Mt 20:1-16

Sun. Sept. 24th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Emma & Gilbert Gudat req. by Betty & Frank Gudat

11:00AM Liturgy for Abraham El-Nakat req. by the Jajou family

Liturgy for Julie Malouff req. by her beloved family

1Cor 15:19-34 Second Sunday after the Holy Cross Mt 24:1-14

We apologize for any inconvenience if a name of a loved one was

misspelled or dropped off the list of masses by mistake.

September 17,2017

Flowers and Refreshments: by George and Adib Nader and families in memory of Jamile Nader

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Bertha Acevedo,

Rocky Anawaty,

Amira Andera,

Regina Aune,

Carmen Aranda,

Corey Baines,

Gerry Baines,

Sharon Benson,

Pamela Gabriel Craig,

Terry Griebel,

Marina Curie-John,

Diana Curi-Ryder,

Josephine Daaud,

David Emerson,

Norma Emerson,

Zeyna Faris,

Brendon Fuselier

Muriel Keogh George,

Hank Grage,

Betty Gudat,

Harry Hilton,

Jackie Hill,

Peter Holmes,

James Hughlette,

Sal Isgro,

Marie Joseph,

Al Jowdy,

David Karam,

Elyse Karam,

Eugene Karam,

Mary Anne Karam,

Mary Ann Trad Karam,

Donna Khattar,

Marie La Monica,

Richard La Monica,

Margaret Craig Loyd,

Gloria Maldonado,

Charles Malouff,

Louise Malouff,

Maria Marines,

Karen Martinez,

Elvira Mery,

Maria Mery,

Paul Mery, Jr.,

Tony Moawad,

Connie Moller,

Adele Morrison,

Nancy Nasif,

Tim O’Connor,

Jose Olvera,

Roger O’Shaugh-nessy

Thelma O’Shaugh-nessy,

David Palazzo,

Noel Palazzo,

Sarah Perillo,

Ashley Polley,

Larry Raba,

Curtis Reed,

Curtis Michael, Reed

Kirsten Reed,

Rose Ribble,

Pedro Rosas,

Gloria Saliba,

Marie Schechter,

Bella Rodriguez Torres,

Rose Trevino,

Cathy Van Delden,

Jeanette Van Delden,

Gene Viola,

Miriam Wells,

Ted Van Delden - September 27, 2016

Amira Mery Dean - November 14, 2016

Anthony Mery, Jr. – November 30, 2016

Grant Peisen - December 12, 2016

David Saliba - December 23, 2016

Robert Dieck - February 17, 2017

Roberto Rodriguez - April 3, 2017

Nicola Alhaj - May 14, 2017

Abraham El-Nakat - May 16, 2017

Tanya Yamin Raba - June 4, 2017

Alfred Hoffmann - July 8, 2017

Julie Malouff - July 19, 2017

George Sfair - September 5, 2017

Ralph Karam - September 11, 2017

Saturday, September 16th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Ray Dustin

Ushers: Kathy Birkner & Dora Cuellar

Greeter: Karen Sacre

Altar Servers: Jeremy Daly

Sunday, September 17th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Michael Mery

Ushers: Ray Dustin, Larry Monsour &

Chris Karam

Greeters: Marina Younes

Altar Server: Anthony Kuri, Andre Kuri,

Christopher Geha & Khalil Malouff

Saturday, September 23rd (5:00 PM)

Lector: Joe Khattar

Ushers: Ameen Al-Bahloly & Simon Salinas

Greeter: Janie Rivas

Altar Servers: Kiersten Salinas

Sunday, September 24th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Edward Karam

Ushers: Toufic Khalife, Adriana Khalife &

Marcel Noujeim

Greeters: Christina Antoun

Altar Server: Eddie Martinez, Dean Martinez,

Maroun Harb & Harry Doenges

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 and 11:00 AM Faith Formation 9:00 AM Rosary at 10:40 AM LAS mass and meeting at 11:00 AM at the

church office SECOND COLLECTION - HURRICANE

HARVEY RELIEF

TUESDAY SEPTMEBER 19TH No Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament or Divine Liturgy.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 and 11:00 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet at 10:40 AM

DEEPEST SYMPATHY Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of : Ralph Karam who passed away on Monday,

September 11, 2017. William Meadows, father of

Michele Chebib, passed away in Cleveland on Friday September 15, 2017.

Grant them rest O Lord and may your perpetual light shine upon them. Amen.

HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF There will be a second collection on Sunday, September 17, to assist those in need in Houston, Texas after Hurricane Harvey. 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. 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.

MAGIC IS THE NIGHT On Saturday, September 23, 2017, Magic is the Night, “A Phoenician Fantasy”, will take place . If you have not purchased your tickets, now is your last chance. Cooking/ Prep Schedule Preparations will take place September 20 - 23 2017, beginning at 9AM. Anyone that is willing to help is welcomed and greatly appreciated.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY

Rose Karam, a parishioner of St. George, is con-ducting her doctoral research study to increase the understanding of the role of the Maronite Church among 3rd and 4th generation American Lebanese. As a Maronite, you are in an ideal po-sition to give valuable firsthand information from your own perspective. The interview takes around 30 minutes and is very informal. Your participation will be a valuable addition to this research and findings could lead to greater public understanding of the Maronite church and its people. If you are willing to participate please contact Rose Bashara Karam at rkaram@student.uiwtx.edu or by phone at 210-232-5124.

OCTOBER NAM AWARENESS MONTH NAM Awareness is a time to reflect upon NAM and it’s service to the clergy and laity of the Mar-onite Church in the USA. It is also the time for the laity to make their membership commitment to the apostolate. NAM helps preserve the Syriac-Maronite Tradition in several ways; making peo-ple more aware of their Church and strengthening it for future generations. This is accomplished through various programs and projects which are supported through membership dues, convention profits and NAM’s annual spring raffle. The Nam convention in 2018, will be held in Hou-ston, Texas, on July 12-15. Your membership dues will afford you a discount on registration fees for you and your family.

Community Life

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STEWARDSHIP Our Gift to God and our Church

LAS CORNER

September 17th LAS mas and meeting . Cookbooks for sale, $25.00 each.

September 17 - Faith Formation Starts September 23 - Magic is the Night (Co-chair: Lori

and Bruce Mery) October 27-29 - Lebanese Food Festival (Co-chair:

Jackie Hill and George Chebib). November 12 - Veterans Day Liturgy and Reception

FROM POPE FRANCIS

In the Cross our hope is reborn.

Hope born of the Cross is different from that of the world, because it is born of the love of Jesus.

September 10, 2017 Month to date Year to date Our 2017 Goal

Regular Collection

$2,641.00

Online Donations

$250.00

$6,773.00 $128,552.00 $175,000.00

Overage/Shortage -$46,448.00

September 10: Second collection, Catholic University of America September 17: second collection, Hurricane Harvey Relief

You can now contribute online, https://www.stgeorgesa.org/donate-online/

“God loves a cheerful giver!” (2 Corinthians 9:7)

FAITH FORMATION CORNER Monthly Faith Formation dates:

No classes on September 24, 2017

Adult Bible Study Corner

Adult Bible Study will resume in October, every

Tuesday, at 7:00 PM, in the church office.

Bible Study Topic this year: the Gospel of John

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LEBANESE FESTIVAL

The Lebanese Food Festival will take place on October 27th-29th. Mark you calendars!

Thank you so much for participating in the sponsorship program for the festival. There are many sponsorship

opportunities. Your donation is greatly appreciated and will definitely help towards our expenses.

The Sponsorship package includes:

1. Name displayed on Posters on the grounds of the festival.

2. Name published in festival brochure handed out at the entrance gate.

3. Celebrated mass for your own special intention. ( January 7, 2018)

4. Token of our appreciation will be given in food coupons.

Package Donation

Friends of St. George $100-$499

Bronze $500-$999

Silver $1,000-$2,499

Gold $2,500

Platinum $5,000

Main Presenter $10,000

Once again, many thanks and we hope you enjoy the festival.

Volunteers are needed. Sign up for volunteers will start on October 1, 2017 after all weekend liturgies and at the church office.

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