SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of April 2, 2017 Healing of the Blind Man

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

Samantha Karam Naffah - MYP President

Crystel Harb - Religious Education Coordinator

Crystel Harb & Katy Emerson – MYA Coordinators

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 & Bible Study

Pre K - 12th grade-See bulletin for schedule

Ladies Altar Society (LAS)

See bulletin for schedule

Maronite Youth Organization (MYO)

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 ONE YEAR in advance for the necessary arrangements

Sick and Hospitalized

Contact the pastor for visitation

Memorial Sunday and Lebanese Luncheon

Last Sunday at 11:00 AM

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Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy

Sat. April 1st 5:00 PM Liturgy for Joe Mery req. by Maria Mery Family Mk 7:31-37

Col 3:23-4:7

Sun. April 2nd 8:00 AM Liturgy for Mike Ayoub

11:00AM Liturgy for John Dittrich req. by Frank & Susan Rizzo

2Cor 10:1-7 The Healing of the Blind Man Mk 10:46-52

Mon. April 3rd No Liturgy

Rom 15:25-33 Jn 7:32-36

Tues. April 4th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Charles & Esther Trad req. by Mary Ann Trad Karam & Family

Rom 8:12-18 Jn 7:1-13

Wed. April 5th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for the good health of Eileen Cummings req. by Regina Aune

1Thes 4:1-9 Lk 11:37-48

Thurs. April 6th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Amira Dean req. by Lanie Karam

Tit 2:1-8 Lk 18:31-34

Fri. April 7th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Robert Dieck req. by Amira & JoAnn Andera

2Thes 3:6-18 Lk 4:1-13

6:30 PM Stations and Benediction of the Cross

Sat. April 8th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Solomon Sr., Solomon Jr., Frank J. Van Delden & Rachel Karam

Cumpian req. by Jeanette Van Delden & their loving family

Liturgy for Joe K. Mery req. by his loving families

1Thes 2:17-3:5 Jn 11:55-12:11

Sun. April 9th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Robert Beathe

11:00AM Liturgy for Jamil Abiassi req. by the Jean Abiassi family

Phil 1:1-13 Hosanna Sunday & Passion Week Jn 12:12-22

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

misspelled or dropped off the list of masses by mistake.

Prayer intention for the week: Persecuted Christians

April 2, 2017

Flowers: In memory of John Dittrich by Frank & Susan Rizzo

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Bertha Acevedo,

Rocky Anawaty,

Amira Andera,

Regina Aune,

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,

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,

Ashley Polley,

Larry Raba,

Tanya Raba

Curtis Reed,

Curtis Michael, Reed

Kirsten Reed,

Rose Ribble,

Johnny Rodriguez,

Roberto Rodriguez,

Pedro Rosas,

Gloria Saliba,

Marie Schechter,

Bella Rodriguez Torres,

Rose Trevino,

Jeanette Van Delden,

Gene Viola,

Joe Walker,

Miriam Wells,

Cathy Turcotte Wolfe,

George Yamin.

Sophie Abdo Karam - June 24, 2016

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

Saturday, April 1st (5:00 PM)

Lector: Ralphie Karam

Ushers: Frank Dieck & Elizabeth Aboud

Greeter:

Altar Servers: Jeremy Daly & Kiersten Salinas

Sunday, April 2nd

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Larry Karam

Ushers: MYO

Greeters: MYO

Altar Servers: MYO

Saturday, April 8th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Pat Perillo

Ushers: Janie Rivas & Joe Rivas

Greeter:

Altar Servers: Zack Karam & Aaron Mery

Sunday, April 9th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Ernest Karam

Ushers: Elmosa Herrera, David Sweeney &

Larry Monsour

Greeters:

Altar Servers: Ilya Noujeim, Anthony Chebib,

,Jacob Farah & Chris Khattar

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SUNDAY APRIL 2ND Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM. Faith Formation at 9:00 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet at 10:40 AM.

TUESDAY APRIL 4TH 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. Adora-tion will resume at 6:00 PM and will con-clude with the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Bible Study for adults at 7:00 PM in the church office

SUNDAY APRIL 9TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM. No Faith Formation Rosary at 10:40 AM.

SEASON OF GREAT LENT Join us every Friday at 6:30 PM during the sea-son of Great Lent for the Stations and Benedic-tion of the Holy Cross. A Lenten potluck meal will follow at the MCC. Bring your favorite Len-ten dish to share.

40 CANS FOR LENT During Season of Great Lent, we team up with St. Brigid Church in the annual Lenten non-perishable food drive. Donate one can for every day of Lent per parish family. Donations support the food pantry, which is organized and support-ed by the St. Brigid chapter of St. Vincent de Paul Society. Donations are handed out in the coming year, to those less fortunate in our sur-rounding community. Let’s make this a success-ful drive!

ITEMS FOR SALE Phoenician Ballroom has a total of 14 vintage arcade games for sale. They are Race driver by Atari, Afterburner, Super hang on, Hang on, Speed Buggy, Donkey Kong, Gyruss -Centuri, Off Road, Phoenix, Street Fighter II, Super Mario Brothers, Captain America, Vendetta and Simpsons. Each game is $1,000 and will be available to purchase until Monday, April 17, 2017. Any parishioner wanting more information or if interested in purchasing a game please contact Michele Chebib at 210-696-5937.

LAS ACTIVITIES The Ladies Altar Society will be selling can-

dles in memory or in honor of someone, or for your special intentions. Candles are $5.00 each and will be placed on the adora-tion altar on Holy Thursday. You can pur-chase your candle after all weekend liturgies.

The LAS will also be having a Bake Sale on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at the MCC between 12:00 Noon and 2:00 PM. Pre-sale starts on Saturday, March 25, 2017, after all weekend liturgies.

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION We are preparing to start an adult religious edu-cation class for those who are interested in learn-ing more about the Catholic and Maronite Faith. We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Ses-sions focus on the teachings and experience of the Church and give participants a better under-standing of the teachings of the Catholic Church. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Charles for more information.

PRAYER INTENTION FOR LENT During the season of Great Lent, we will share a prayer intention each week and be united as a community in our prayers. The prayer intention for this week is for Persecuted Christians.

SCHOLARSHIPS St. George Scholarship (Deadline April 8) Applications are now being accepted.

Please turn in applications to the church

office.

NAM Scholarships (Deadline May 15)

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 sen-iors whose parents are members of NAM.

The Thomas and Jennie Ayoob Memorial NAM Scholarship is open to current col-lege students.

USEK and NDU Scholarships are open to college students who are members of NAM or their parents are members of NAM.

See the church office for applications.

Community Life

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

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

STEWARDSHIP Our Gift to God and our Church

LAS CORNER

Cookbooks for sale, $25.00 each. No April Meeting

April 9 - Palm Sunday; LAS Bake Sale April 10-15 - Holy Week April 16 - Easter Sunday

FROM POPE FRANCIS

Prayer is powerful. Prayer conquers evil. Prayer brings peace.

ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL The Annual Lenten Appeal for the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon is now taking place. The Bishop's Annual Appeal is conducted each year during Lent to ask for support for the most urgent needs in the Eparchy. The Eparchy relies upon you to support our Maronite parishes, like ours, 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. You can mail your donation, drop it in the collection basket, or make it online at https://www.stgeorgesa.org/donations/lenten/ Our parish's goal for this year's Appeal is $11,000.00. Please be generous and support your Eparchy. Thank you! Eparchial Lenten Appeal $ 6,775.00 Our Parish Goal $11,000.00

March 5, 2017 Month to date Year to date Our 2017 Goal

Regular Collection

$ 1,532.00

Online Donations

$ 420.00

$ 13,094.00 $ 49,269.00 $ 175,000.00

Overage/Shortage - $ 125,731.00

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APRIL 8 – APRIL 9, 2017

Saturday April 8:

5:00 PM - Divine Liturgy & Blessing of the Palms.

Sunday April 9: PALM SUNDAY

8:00 AM - Divine Liturgy & Blessing of the Palms.

11:00 AM - Divine Liturgy, Blessing of the Palms

& Procession.

12:00 PM - LAS Bake Sale at the MCC.

Monday April 10: MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK

No Liturgy.

Tuesday April 11: TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK

6:30 PM - No Liturgy at St. George, all are invited to

the Chrism Mass at San Fernando Cathedral.

Wednesday April 12: WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK

7:00 PM - Rite of the Lamp, Divine Liturgy

& Anointing with the Holy Oil.

Thursday April 13: THURSDAY OF THE MYSTERIES

7:00 PM - Divine Liturgy & Washing of the Feet.

8:30 PM - Midnight– Procession & Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament.

Friday April 14: GREAT FRIDAY OF THE CRUCIFIXION

8:00 AM - Signing of the Chalice.

7:00 PM - Adoration of the Cross.

8:00 PM - Lenten Dinner hosted by the MYA at the

MCC.

Saturday April 15: GREAT SATURDAY OF THE LIGHT

11:30 AM - Prayer of Forgiveness.

11:30 PM - Easter Divine Liturgy and Rite of Peace;

a reception to follow in the small hall.

Sunday April 16: THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION

NO 8:00 AM LITURGY.

11:00 AM - Easter Divine Liturgy (Only).

12:00 Noon - Easter Picnic-Bring your own food and

drink. No food or drink will be sold.

* Confessions are available 45 minutes before the

services and on Holy Thursday during adoration.

St. George Maronite Church - 6070 Babcock Rd - San Antonio - TX 78240

www.stgeorgesa.org 210-690-9569

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