SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of March 6, 2016

The Paralytic

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 Ex 107

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 Ex. 105

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

Michele Chebib - Religious Education Coordinator Ex.123

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

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

Fr. Charles Khachan, MLM – Pastor Ex. 101

E-mail: ckhachan@gmail.com

Fr. Marwan Abi Nader, MLM - Associate Pastor

Deacon Tom Billimek

Rooted in Christ

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 arrange-

ments

Mystery of Crowning (Marriage)

Notify the pastor ONE YEAR in advance for the necessary arrange-

ments

Sick and Hospitalized

Contact the pastor for visitation

Memorial Sunday and Lebanese Luncheon

Last Sunday at 11:00 AM

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MARONITE MINUTE

The Paralytic March 6, 2016

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE

MARCH 19 – MARCH 27, 2016

Saturday March 19: 5:00 PM - Divine Liturgy and Blessing of the Palms

Sunday March 20: Palm Sunday 8:00 AM - Divine Liturgy and Blessing of the Palms

11:00 AM - Divine Liturgy and Blessing of the Palms and Procession

12:00 PM - LAS Lebanese Luncheon and Bake Sale at the Large Hall

Monday March 21: Monday of Holy Week No Liturgy

Tuesday March 22: Tuesday of Holy Week No Liturgy at St. George, all are invited to the Chrism Mass at San Fernando Cathedral at 6:30 PM

Wednesday March 23: Wednesday of Holy Week 7:00 PM - Rite of the Lamp, Divine Liturgy & Anointing with the Holy Oil

Thursday March 24: Thursday of the Mysteries 7:00 PM - Divine Liturgy and Washing of the Feet

8:30 PM -Midnight- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Friday March 25: Great Friday of the Crucifixion 8:00 AM - Signing of the Chalice

7:00 PM - Adoration of the Cross

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

Saturday March 26: Great Saturday of the Light 11:30 AM - Prayer of Forgiveness

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

Sunday March 27: The Glorious Resurrection of the Lord

THERE WILL BE 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.

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Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy

Sat. March 5th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Rick Wester (6 yr. anniversary) req. by Claire Wester

2Tim 4:9-19 Mk 3:1-12

Sun. March 6th 8:00AM Liturgy for Henry Murray Boothroyd req. by his loving family

11:00AM Liturgy for Yousef & Evangelina Kalifa req. by their loving family

1Tim 5:24-6:5 The Paralytic Mk 2:1-12

Mon. March 7th NO LITURGY

Eph 5:3-13 Mk 5:1-20

Tues. March 8th 5:30 PM Liturgy for Francescia Cuellar req. by Elmosa & Fernando Herrera

1Tim 1:1-8 Mk 6:47-56

Wed. March 9th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Francisca Cuellar req. by Candy & Larry Monsour

Eph 6:1-9 Lk 7:11-17

Thurs. March 10th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Rob Beathe

2Tim 1:6-14 Mk 4:33-41

Fri. March 11th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Mike Ayoub

Phil 2:12-19 Lk 4:31-44

Sat. March 12th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Jose Cesin Musi req. by Nader Family

Col 3:23-4:7 Mk 7:31-37

Sun. March 13th 8:00AM Liturgy for George Andera req. by the Andera family

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

Liturgy for Msgr John Trad req. by Kalifa & Khalife families

2Cor 10:1-7 Healing of the Blind Man Mk 7:31-37

Stewardship - February 21, 2016

$ 3,217.00

March 6 - Second Collection

Caritas Lebanon

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Bertha Acevedo,

Rocky Anawaty,

Amira Andera,

Regina Aune,

Corey Baines,

Gerry Baines,

Sharon Benson,

Pamela Gabriel Craig,

Marina Curie-John,

Diana Curi-Ryder,

Josephine Daaud,

Amira Dean,

David Emerson,

Norma Emerson,

Zeyna Faris,

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,

Sophie Abdo

Karam,

Kell Khattar,

Marie La Monica,

Richard La Monica,

Margaret Craig

Loyd,

Charles Malouff,

Maria Marines,

Elvira Mery,

Maria Mery,

Paul Mery, Jr.,

Tony Mery,

Tony Moawad,

Connie Moller,

Adele Morrison,

Nancy Nasif

Tim O’Connor,

Jose Olvera,

Thelma O’Shaugh-

nessy,

David Palazzo,

Noel Palazzo,

Ashley Polley,

Larry Raba,

Tanya Raba

Curtis Reed,

Kirsten Reed,

Rose Ribble

Roberto Rodriguez,

Pedro Rosas,

David Saliba,

Gloria Saliba,

Bella Rodriguez

Torres,

Rose Trevino,

Jeanette Van

Delden,

Ted Van Delden,

Gene Viola,

Joe Walker,

Miriam Wells,

Cathy Turcotte Wolfe,

George Yamin.

Daniel Fernandez - March 29, 2015

Edward K. Mery - April 18, 2015

Elias Kalifa - July 1, 2015

Robert Beathe - July 7, 2015

Malake Mery - August 24, 2015

Jack Riegel - August 27, 2015

Henry Murray Boothroyd - November 13, 2015

Suzann Westermann - November 29, 2015

Margaret Abdo Karam - December 1, 2015

Joseph Jacob Harb - December 23, 2015

Elda Jadallah - December 28, 2015

Saturday, March 5th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Pat Perillo

Ushers: Frank Dieck & Elizabeth Aboud

Greeters:

Altar Servers: Lexi Carraway, Josie Carraway,

Caleb Carraway & Kiersten Salinas

Sunday, March 6th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Ernest Karam

Ushers: MYO

Greeters: MYO

Altar Servers: MYO

Saturday, March 12th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Ralphie Karam

Ushers: Frank Dieck & Elizabeth Aboud

Greeters: Karen Sacre

Altar Servers: Zack Karam, Aaron Mery

Sunday, March 13th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Larry Karam

Ushers: Dave Sweeney & Larry Monsour

Greeters: Ladies Altar Society

Altar Servers: Andre Kuri, Anthony Kuri &

Harry Doenges

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SUNDAY MARCH 6TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Faith Formation at 9:30 AM

Holy Name Society meeting at 9:30 AM

Rosary at 10:40 AM

MYO meeting after the 11:00 AM Liturgy

TUESDAY MARCH 8TH

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. Adoration will

resume at 6:00 PM and will conclude with the

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Please note the Blessed Sacrament CANNOT be

left exposed and alone, therefore, a signup sheet is

in the church foyer. If the hours are not completely

filled, adoration will be cancelled on that Tuesday.

SUNDAY MARCH 13TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

No Faith Formation

Rosary at 10:40 AM

FRIDAYS DURING GREAT LENT

On Fridays during lent, we will be celebrating the

benediction and Stations of the Cross at 6:30 PM

followed by a potluck dinner and a movie at the

MCC. Please bring your favorite Lenten dish to

share. The movie on Friday, March 11, is the first

part of the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

PRAYER INTENTION FOR LENT

During the season of Great Lent, we will share a

prayer intention each week and be united as a com-

munity in our prayers. The prayer intention for this

week is for Peace and an end to violence .

40 DAYS OF MERCY

During the season of Great Lent, we will be having

a food, clothing/shoes, and baby product drive.

Each week of Lent, we invite you to remove one or

more items from your closet that you no longer

wear or need and put it in a bag. When you’re at

the grocery store, buy one extra canned or non-

perishable food item and put it on the side. On

Sunday, bring these items to the church and drop

them in the marked containers in the church foyer.

Throughout the season of Great Lent, we will

donate these items to local charities and families

that can really use them.

ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL

The Annual Lenten Appeal for the Eparchy of Our

Lady of Lebanon is now taking place. A copy of a

letter from Bishop Elias Zaidan was sent to every

family in the mail, together with a special gift. The

Eparchy relies upon you to support our Maronite

parishes, like this one, and train our future Maro-

nite priests. Every family is asked to participate in

the Appeal at a level which is meaningful for them

and be generous. You can make your donation

with a check or credit card. Our parish’s goal for

this year’s Appeal is $11,000.00. Please be gener-

ous and support your Eparchy. Thank you.

GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE

Thanks to the Grounds & Maintenance committee,

along with 20 other volunteers who made a vast

improvement on the Big Hall. They cleaned,

painted, repaired and did much more. The up-

grades were long overdue. What a difference it

made. More importantly, it was a wonderful dis-

play of mercy for Lent. On Saturday, March 12 at

9:30 AM, the committee will be hard at work

power washing and dressing up the Church entry.

Contact Larry Monsour at 210-651-4543 if you are

able to help.

BISHOP ZAIDAN VISIT

On Sunday April 3, 2016. Bishop Elias Zaidan will

visit our parish to celebrate the Holy Year of

Mercy. The celebration begins with the Divine Lit-

urgy at 11:00 AM followed by lunch and program

in the large hall. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE

WILL BE NO 8:00 AM LITURGY THAT

DAY. Please make your reservation for the lunch

no later than Monday, March 28, 2016 with the

number of guests in your party so that we can seat

your party together. You may contact the church

offices at 210-690-9569 or at stgeorgemaro-

nitechurch@gmail.com and after all weekend litur-

gies starting Saturday March 12, 2016. There will

be a charge of $15.00 per adults and $ 10.00

children 12 and under for the luncheon.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Don’t forget to change your clocks

forward one hour next weekend

March 12th-13th.

Community Life

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Miscellaneous

LAS CORNER Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Saturday March 5, 2016 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM March 20 - Lebanese Luncheon & Bake Sale

March 30 - Pre Departure trip briefing for the Pilgrimage

to Lourdes and Fatima.

April 3 - Jubilee Year of Mercy Celebration with Bishop

Elias Zaidan.

April 16 - 24 - Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Fatima.

May 10-14, May 17-19 - Pictorial Directory Photo

Sessions.

From Pope Francis

“Open your heart to mercy!

Divine mercy is stronger than the sins of men.”

Community life (Cont’d) ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP

Applications are now being accepted for the St. George Scholarship. They are available in the church foyer or

the office. Please turn in the applications to the church office no later than April 8, 2016.

SAVE THE DATE

We are in the process of creating a new directory for St George parishioners. We have reserved eight days in

May to take these pictures. (May 10-14, May 17-19). The photo sessions will include hours during the day,

night, and Saturday. We encourage full participation by all parishioners. A complete and updated directory is

invaluable to all—especially to our new parishioners. More information is coming. For now, please save these

dates on your calendar.

Bishop’s Holy Year Prayer Intention:

March intention: “Sick and Sorrowful”

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LAS Bake Sale and Luncheon Pre-Orders

Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016

The Ladies Altar Society will be hosting a Lebanese Luncheon & bake sale on Sunday, March 20.

Pre-sale tickets for the LAS luncheon/bake sale will be sold after every Liturgy starting on Feb 27/28.

Menu: Chicken and Beef kabob, vegetables, rice and fattoush.

Ala carte: Kibbeh nayeh and hummus

Luncheon prices are:

The deadline to submit your order is Wednesday, March 16.

We will also be selling votive candles for $4.00 each. The candles will be used on Holy Thursday .

At the door Pre-sale

Adults $17 $15

Seniors $15 $13

Children $12 $10

Kibbeh trays cooked or uncooked

$40 (9” X 12”) $25 (round)

Grape Leaves (meat) $12 (1 lb.)

Maamoul (nut) $9 (1/2 dozen) $16 ( 1 dozen)

Maamoul (date) $9 (1/2 dozen) $16 (dozen)

Baklawa $9 (1/2 dozen) $16 (dozen)

Graabe $6 (bag)

Kaak $6 (bag)

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