SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of August 26, 2018

Fifteenth Week of Pentecost

Tracy Huff - Business Manager Ex. 105

Priscilla Rodriguez- 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. Aug 25th 5:00 P.M. Liturgy for Morris Karam (10 year), req. by his loving family

Liturgy for Sarah Sheehan, req. by her loving Godchildren

3Jn 1-15 Lk 17: 1-4

Sun. Aug. 26th 8:00 A.M. Liturgy for the Deceased Rakowitz Family members req. by Frank and Betty Gudat

11:00 A.M. Liturgy for Jeanette Van Delden req. by Fernando & Debbie Fernandez

1Thes 1: 1-10 Fifteenth Week Of Pentecost Lk 7: 36-50

Mon. Aug 27th NO LITURGY

James 1: 1-8 Lk 17:5-10

Tues. Aug 28th 5:30 P.M. Liturgy for Robert Karam, req. by Jo Ann Reed and family

James 1: 9-18 Lk 17:11-19

Wed. Aug 29th 12:00 P.M. Liturgy for Robert Karam req. by Jackie Hill

Liturgy for Suzann Westermann req. by Frank Westermann

James 1: 19-27 Lk 17:20-25

Thurs. Aug 30th 12:00 P.M. Liturgy for Herman Hormel req. by Regina Aune

James 2: 1-13 Lk 17:26-30

Fri. Aug 31st 12:00 P.M. Liturgy for David Sweeney req. by Larry and Candy Monsour

James 2: 14-26 Lk 17:31-37

Sat. Sept 1st 5:00 P.M. Liturgy for Curtis Reed req. by the Malouff family

Liturgy for Hannah Allen req. by Perillo Family

James 3: 1-12 Lk 18:1-8

Sun. Sept 2nd 8:00 A.M. Liturgy for George Casseb req. by Sandra Karam

11:00 A.M. Liturgy for Leopoldo Cancio req. by Fernando & Debbie Fernandez

Rom 8: 18-27 Sixteeth Week of Pentecost Lk 18: 9-14

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

misspelled or dropped off the list of masses by mistake.

August 26, 2018

Refreshments by:

LAS– Luncheon

September 2, 2018

Refreshments by:

Rajaa Batota

Bertha Acevedo

Rocky Anawaty

Amira Andera

Regina Aune

Corey Baines

Gerry Baines

Sharon Benson

Pamela Gabriel Craig

Diana Curi-Ryder

Josephine Daaud

David Emerson

Norma Emerson

Zeyna Faris

Vickie Franco

Brendon Fuselier

Stephen Giovannelli

Hank Grage

Terry Griebel

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

Tim O’Connor

Jose Olvera

Roger O’Shaugh-nessy

Thelma O’Shaugh-nessy

Sarah Perillo

Ashley Polley

Larry Raba

Pedro Rosas

Gloria Saliba

Marie Schechter

Mary Lou Soto

Bella Rodriguez Torres

Rose Trevino

Cathy Van Delden

Gene Viola

Miriam Wells

Layla Warda

George Yamin

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

Leopoldo Ricardo Cancio-April 29, 2018

Saturday, Aug. 25th (5:00 P.M.)

Lector: Edward Karam

Ushers: Arthur Lang, Gladys Salisbury

Greeter: Janie Rivas

Altar Servers: Chris Khattar, Zenaida Sanchez

Sunday, Aug. 26th

Lector: (8:00 A.M.) Frank Westermann

Ushers: Marcela Karam, Ernest Bruno

Lector: (11:00 A.M.) Ernest Karam

Ushers: Marcel Noujeim, Jerome La Valley,

Anthony Kuri

Greeter: Elaine Talarski

Altar Servers: Andre Kuri, Christoper Geha, Oliver

Geha, Ty Reynolds

Saturday, Sept. 1st (5:00 P.M.)

Lector: Ray Dustin

Ushers: Elizabeth Aboud, Frank Dieck

Greeter: Sandy Nasif

Altar Servers: Chris Khattar, Zenaida Sanchez

Sunday, Sept. 2nd

Lector: (8:00 A.M.) Frank Westermann

Ushers: Marcela Karam, Ernest Bruno

Lector: (11:00 A.M.) Brendan George

Ushers: Larry Monsour, Chris Karam, Ameen Al

Bahloly

Greeter: MYO

Altar Servers: Andre Kuri, Christopher Geha,

Oliver Geha, Ty Reynolds

Sunday Aug 19th

Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 A.M.

Rosary at 10:40 A.M.

Sunday Aug 26th

Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 A.M. & 11:00

A.M.

Rosary at 10:40 A.M.

Prayer List Do you have a loved one’s name you would like to add or remove from our prayer list? Please contact the church office at 210-690-9569 to update. Thank you in advance. •There will be a talent show and Lebanese lunch on Sunday, August 26 at 12:30 in the Hall. •Tickets will be sold at door. •Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners will be $50, $25, and $15 gift cards.

The Knights of Columbus at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 4201 De Zavala, (210)492-4600 is hosting a BBQ plate dinner for s ingle mom and her three young children's on Sunday, August 26 after the 8:30 and 11:15 AM Masses. Please help this young family either by getting BBQ or donating money to this wor-thy cause.

Faith Formation MYO-Maronite Youth Organization

Faith Formation (FF) Ministry is centered The Maronite Youth Organization promotes the

in Maronite spiritually and tradition, and spiritual welfare of our youth by deepening

we welcome all children and teens ages their Maronite faith through prayer and service

4-18 years to participate. as to build community. All youth in 6th-12th

grade are invited and encouraged to join.

Registration Registration

Registration will occur on Sunday, August Sunday, September 9th, MYO will have its

26 after the 11:00 AM Liturgy. Registration first meeting for the youth after the 11:00 Am

fees for one child are $40 and $70 for two Liturgy.

or more children.

Saturday, September 15th, Registration and

classes will begin on Sunday, September, 16 meeting for both parents and teens after the

from 9:00-10:45 AM in the MCC. There will 5:00 PM Liturgy at the MCC. Please bring a

be a blessing for all FF participants during a dish to share.

The 11:00 AM liturgy. Immediately following

Liturgy, FF will be hosting a luncheon in the MCC In the MYO, teens are invited into a deeper

open to all parishioners to help support the religious relationship with Jesus through development

education program at St. George. personal faith, services to others, and learn

of the Maronite religious traditions. All teens

Please note: For parents seeking to enroll their are invited and encouraged to attend monthly

children to receive First Communion, this is meetings and service projects, serve in the

a two year program taught in the 1st and 2nd grade Liturgy, attend youth retreats, participate in

classes with a well-established curriculum and prayer services, organize fundraisers for local

qualified teachers. Churches, support social events to promote

American Lebanese heritage, and understand

Please reach out to Crystal Harb, and promote the Maronite Faith.

Religious Education Coordinator,

if you have any questions. (210)823-3283 Please reach out to Lisa Delgado, MYO youth

Minister, if you have any questions.

(210)844-2041

St. George Maronite Church Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y

Today’s Memorial Liturgy is a prayer offering for the souls of the deceased parishioners and friends of St. George Maronite Church who died in the month of August.

Abdo, Angelina Karam, Annie Yamin

Abdo, Helen Karam, Edmond D.

Abdo, Salimi Karam, Frances

Abee, Margaret Karam, Genevieve M.

Allen, Annie Hannah Karam, Jamil

Andry, Joseph N Karam, Mariam

Azar, Shafica Karam, Morris

Battros, Mitchell Klinger, Mrs. A.J.

Bradley, Jim La Hood, Michael T.

Buhidar, Paul Latuf, David

Buhidar, Peter Mery, Amin J

Bunker, Donald W. Mery, Malake

Casillas, Elva I. Mery, Tony, Sr.

Casseb, Frankie Myers, Geraldine

DeHahn, Eleanor Joan Myers, Lyle Gene

Dick, Mary Yamin Nichols, Mariam Jacobs

Estefan, Arthur A. Noujeim Maria

Franco, Frank Perillo, Mark Pasquale

Gabriel, Rusten Riegel, Jack

Gwosdz, Edward Sheehan, Sarah Saad

Hajj, Angele Curry Stice, Barbara Dabrooge

Jarrouje, Alice Elias Tabet, Freida Sarkis

Joseph, Edward Tawil, Salame

Jowdy, Edward W. Taylor, Joseph Thomas

Jowdy, Fred Taylor, Mary Loraine

Karam Yamin, Annie Walton, Mamie Herro

If for some reason you find that a loved one is not on

this list, please call the church office at (210)690-9569

STEWARDSHIP Our Gift to God and our Church

LAS CORNER

Cookbooks are for sale, $25.00 each.

SAVE THE DATE

Aug 26 - LAS Lebanese Luncheon/Talent Show

September 5 - Presentation for the 2019 Pilgrimage

September 22 - Magic is the Night

October 26-28 - Lebanese Food Festival

FROM POPE FRANCIS

By embracing God’s love, we change the world and transform history. .

JUNE 13*, 2018 Month to date Year to date Our 2018 Goal

Regular Collection

$2,505.00 $118,032.00

Online Donations

$820.00

$200,000.00

Overage/Shortage -$ (81.968.00)

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

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

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

The church organizations will resume their

meetings in September.