SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of April 29, 2018

Fifth Week of the Resurrection

Tracy Huff - Business Manager Ex. 105

Michelle Serna - Parish Secretary Ex. 100

Nick Morey – Financial Director 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

Sandy Nasif - Greeter Coordinator

Ameen Al-Bahloly- Altar Server Coordinator

Regina Aune - Archivist

Fernando Fernandez - Athletic Director

Pierre El Bayeh - Pastoral Council Chairman

Jose Fernandez - Finance Committee Chairman

Regina Aune - LAS President

Patricia Karam - Scholarship Committee Chairman

Lisa Delgado - MYO Director/Youth Minister

Crystel Harb - Religious Education Coordinator

Christopher Khattar – MYA President

Mike Homsy - 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/

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

Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy

Sat. April 28th 5:00 PM Liturgy for The Battros Family req. by Nancy and Sandy Nasif

Liturgy for the health of Sarah Perillo req. by her family

1Thes 5:12-28 Mt 14:22-33

Sun. April 29th 8:00 AM BISHOP VISIT—NO LITURGY

11:00 AM Liturgy for Jose Cesin Musi and Maria Del Carmen Farah Zahoul req. by

George and Mili Nader and family

Eph 2:1-10 Fifth Week of the Resurrection Jn 21:15-19

Mon. April 30th NO LITURGY

Phil 1:1-10 Lk 22:28-34

Tues. May 1st NO LITURGY

Phil 1:12-20 Jn 1:35-42

Wed. May 2th NO LITURGY

Phil 1: 21-30 Mt 16:21-28

Thurs. May 3rd NO LITURGY

Phil 2:1-11 Mt 16:11-20

Fri. May 4th NO LITURGY

Phil 2:12-18 Mt 18:18-22

Sat. May 5th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Robert Karam req. by Cathy Van Delden & Family

Phil 2:19-30 Mt 17:24-27

Sun. May 6th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Suzann Westermann req. by Frank Westermann

11:00 AM Liturgy for Theresa Rizzo req. by Rizzo & Wartian Families

Rom 10:1-13 Sixth Week of the Resurrection Lk 11:36-48

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

misspelled or dropped off the list of masses by mistake.

April 29, 2018

Flowers & Reception in honor of

Bishop Elias Zaidan and First Communicants

May 6, 2018

Flowers: Rizzo & Wartian in Memory of Theresa Rizzo

Refreshments: LAS

Bertha Acevedo

Rocky Anawaty

Amira Andera

Regina Aune

Corey Baines

Gerry Baines

Sharon Benson

Pamela Gabriel Craig

Terry Griebel

Diana Curi-Ryder

Josephine Daaud

David Emerson

Norma Emerson

Zeyna Faris

Brendon Fuselier

Hank Grage

Betty Gudat

Harry Hilton

Jackie Hill

Peter Holmes

James Hughlette

Sal Isgro

Marie Joseph

Al Jowdy

David 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

Jennifer Medrano

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

Pedro Rosas

Gloria Saliba

Marie Schechter

Bella Rodriguez Torres

Rose Trevino

Cathy Van Delden

Jeanette Van Delden

Gene Viola

Miriam Wells

George Yamin

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

Carmen Aranda - September 23, 2017

Margaret Perillo - October 22, 2017

Sandra K Joseph - November 17, 2017

Elvira Mery - January 24, 2018

Curtis Reed - February 2, 2018

David Sweeney - February 18, 2018

Robert Karam - February 21, 2018

George Casseb - April 25, 2018

Jeanette Van Delden - April 27, 2018

Saturday, April 28th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Edward Karam

Ushers: Kathy Birkner & Dora Cuellar

Greeter: Sandy Nasif

Altar Servers: Jeremy Daly & Kierstin Salinas

Sunday, April 29th

No 8:00 AM Liturgy—Bishop Visit

Lector: (11:00 AM) Brandan George

Ushers: Marcel Noujeim, Tony Wazir,

Ameen Al Bahloly

Greeter: Elyse Karam

Altar Servers: Chris Khattar, Ilya Noujeim, Andre

Kuri, Harry Doenges

Saturday, May 5th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Joe Khattar

Ushers: Elizabeth Aboud, Frank Dieck

Greeter: Sandy Nasif

Altar Servers: Aaron Mery, Zack Karam

Sunday, May 6th

Lector (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Larry Karam

Ushers: Toufic Kahlife, Chris Karam,

Larry Monsour

Greeter: LAS

Altar Servers: Eddie Martinez, Dean Martinez,

Chris Geha, Oliver Geha, Zeinada Sanchez

SUNDAY APRIL 29TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 11:00 AM ONLY First Communion at 11:00 AM Liturgy Reception at Large Hall following 11:00 AM Liturgy SUNDAY APRIL 29TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM Children’s mass and May crowning at 11:00 AM Rosary at 10:40 AM Second Collection for National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon. PARISH DIRECTORY We need your help to update our parish directory. An online directory is coming Monday, May 6th. If you have changed your address, phone number, or email address. Please send updates to Michelle at mvserna.ms@gmail.com or contact office at 210.690.9569. Thank you in advance for your help SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS The Ameleb Heritage Foundation is offering an academic scholarship for fully matriculated freshmen entering an accredited community college, college or university, or vocational school. Awards will be sent directly to the school for educational expenses. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2018. For more information please contact Alba De Le-on at adeleon@alamo.edu or amelebclub.com under the Ameleb Heritage Foundation, Inc. tab VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Folklife Festival: June 8th—10th Volunteer sign up will start on May 12th after all weekend liturgies and at the church office. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FIRST COMMUNICANTS & THEIR FAMILIES: Samia Bou Faycal Elie Elward John Farah Oliver Geha Alexa Ghossoub James Boothroyd Adam Abdallah Laith Abdallah George Abdallah Miriam Younis Yousef Younis

DEEPEST SYMATHY Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of: - George Casseb who passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Rosary Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 5:30 PM at Porter Lor-ing Chapel (1101 Mccullough Avenue, San Anto-nio, TX 78212). Funeral Mass Monday, April 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. An-thony De Padua Catholic Church (102 Lorenz Road, San Antonio, TX 78209). Reception to follow the funeral mass. Private graveside service for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the George and Constance Casseb Schol-arship Fund, 6070 Babcock Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78240, or to the charity of your choice. - Jeanette Van Delden who passed away on Fri-day, April 27, 2018. Funeral arrangements are set for Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Visitation at 9:30 AM Rosary at 10:00 AM Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. All services will take place at St. George Maro-nite Church (6070 Babcock Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78240) Mercy meal to follow the funeral mass. Burial service for immediate family members. Please keep George and Jeanette and their fami-lies in your prayers. Grant them rest O Lord and may Your perpetual light shine upon them. Amen. ****** LOOKING AHEAD ****** JUNE 18TH—22ND St. Brigid Catholic Community Vacation Bible School will run from June 18th thru June 22nd from 9:00AM-12:30PM. Children ages 3-12 years are invited on this “Rescue Mission.” Cost: $30 for first child, $20 each additional child. For more information, call Sr. Gemma Abonge at 210-696-0896 ext. 206 or email: gemmaabonge@stbrigidcc.org

Community Life

STEWARDSHIP Our Gift to God and our Church

LAS CORNER

Cookbooks are for sale, $25.00 each.

SAVE THE DATE

May 3 - A Taste of Folklife (UTSA)

May 6 - May Crowning / Children’s Mass

May 10 - The Ascension of Our Lord

May 20 - Pentecost Sunday

June 8, 9, 10 - Texas Folklife Festival

June 30 - Casino Night (LAS)

July 11-15 -NAM Convention in Houston, TX

July 21-Aug 2 Trip to Lebanon

September 22 - Magic is the Night

October 26-28 - Lebanese Food Festival

FROM POPE FRANCIS

When we are open to God’s grace, even the impossible becomes possible.

APRIL 15, 2018 Month to date Year to date Our 2018 Goal

Regular Collection

$2,894.00 $14,713.00 $ 58,150.00

Online Donations

$460.00

$200,000.00

Overage/Shortage -$ 141,850.00

April 22nd Second Collection: $378.00

Next Sunday, May 6th there will be a Second Collection

for the National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of

Lebanon. This collection will support the financial

obligations of the Shrine and help with repairs,

maintenance and expansion projects. The National Shrine

has expanded over the past four decades and has provided

spiritual support to countless

pilgrims and visitors.

Please be generous.

You can now contribute online,

https://www.stgeorgesa.org/donate-online/

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

FAITH FORMATION CORNER

Will resume in September

ADULT BIBLE STUDY CORNER

Will resume in September

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Will resume meetings in May:

IN DEFENSE OF CHRISTIANS

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SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF LEBANON

The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon is a Minor Basilica of the Maronite Catholic

Church located in North Jackson, Ohio, United States. It is under the jurisdiction of the Eparchy of Our Lady

of Lebanon.

A replica of the shrine in Harissa, Lebanon, the grounds at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of

Lebanon include a 55-ft. tower topped by a 16-ft. statue of the Virgin Mary carved in rose granite. The Prince

of Peach Chapel, St. Joseph’s Garden, outdoor Stations of the Cross and large religious gift shop complete the

complex. A beautiful, peaceful place for quiet prayer and contemplation.

The first proposal to establish a shrine to Our Lady of Lebanon was initiated in 1960 between the Maronite

priests of the United States and Archbishop Patrick O'Boyle of Washington. Nothing came of that proposal so

the Rev. Peter Eid suggested that the Maronites from the Youngstown, Ohio area build the shrine. He bought

80 acres (32 ha) in 1961 and the shrine was established two years later in 1963. Ground for the building was

broken on August 16, 1964 and the statue of the Virgin Mary was placed on the tower on July 20. 1965. The

shrine is a replica of the original shrine in Harissa, Lebanon. The facility was completed for $200,000 and it

was dedicated by Auxiliary Bishop James Malone of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown on Sunday,

August 15, 1965. Pope Francis decreed on July 8, 2014 that the shrine was elevated to the status of a minor

basilica.

The National Shrine has expanded over the past four decades and has provided spiritual support to countless

pilgrims and visitors. In order to accommodate pilgrims, the Shrine has expanded services and improved

greatly over the years.

Unfortunately the financial obligations have outweighed the income. Repairs, maintenance and expansion

projects have always consumed the meager finances.

Ablam, Rashid

Allem, Elias

Andry, Sr., Albert Nehman

Bailey, Mary Yamin

Basila, Gregory Fares

Bassoul, Henry A.

Battros, Anastasia

Battros, Edward

Battros, Salim

Casseb, George

De la Garza, Mary Louise

Dujardin, Julian

Esquivel, Rosie

Estefan, Ron

Herro, Mike

Hoffman, Elva Marie

Hughlett-Halverstadt, Susan

Huron, Rubin Gabriel

Jaer, Marche Faddul

La Hood, Freddy

La Hood, Zaiter "Z"

Magaro, Peter

Mery, Edward K.

Mery, Joe

Mery, Martha C.

Mery, Sr., Aziz K.

Miller, Amanda

Nasif, Louise

Raba, Sr., Carl F.

Ramirez, Robert M.

Rodriguez, Roberto

Sabbagh, George

Sacre, Emil A.

Sacre, Mary Barbara

Sfair, Mike S.

Sfair, Solomon

Smith, Alfred

Traber, Madeline Mae

Trad, Charles

Van Delden, Jeanette

Vetters, Anna

Yamin, Adele Page

Zaidan, Annie Abdo

Zena, Tarrooze A

Today’s Memorial Liturgies are offered for the souls of the deceased parishioners and friends of St.

George Maronite Church who died during the month of April. If for any reason you find that a loved

one is not on this list, please call the church office at 210.690.9569.