BAPTISM - Call the office at least 2 months in advance.

MARRIAGE - Call the priest at least 8 months in advance.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION -

By appointment

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING/SICK CALLS -

Call the Parish Office immediately.

7800 Brookside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 Phone: 216.520.5081

Fax: 216.524.2659 E-mail: saintmaroncleveland@gmail.com

Website: www.saintmaron-clev.org Facebook: Saint Maron’s Church in Cleveland

Liturgy Schedule

Sunday: Downtown

9:30 am - English 11:00am - Arabic Saturday: Chapel: independence

7800 Brookside Rd, Independence

5:00 pm Holy Days of Obligation

7pm

MYO Liturgy

1st & 3rd Sat. of every month at 5pm

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Fr. Peter Karam, Pastor 216-333-0760 Peterkaram10@gmail.com

Rev. Fr. Tony Massad, Associate 810-691-7055 abounatony@gmail.com

Rev. Deacon George Khoury 440-234-4652

Subdeacons Mr. James Peters Mr. Bechara Daher Mr. Lattouf Lattouf Mr. Ghazi Faddoul Mr. Georges Faddoul Sr.

Office Hours:Mon.-Fri. 9am-3pm

St. Maron’s Church Organizations Parish Council President Samir Farah 3rd Wed. of the month at 6:30 pm Immaculate Conception Sodality (ICS) President Karan Farhat 1st Mon. of every month at 7pm in the Church Maronite Christian Formation Program (MCFP) Director Maroun Kattar Classes every Sunday (except Holy Days) from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm Maronite Youth Organization (MYO) Co-Presidents: Sami Shaia, Jr. And Jiana Koussa 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 5pm with Liturgy and meeting and activity following. Maronite Young Adults (MYA) President: Tina Lattouf Meeting and Bible Study on the 1st Sunday of each month at 5pm Arabic School Coordinator: Jihad Kawkabani For Registration contact: jihad.kawkabani@gmail.com Classes every Sat. Oct-April (except Holy Days) from 10 am to 12 noon 50+ Club Coordinator: Fr. Tony Massad

SUNDAY, March 17, 2013

Healing of the Blind Man

MISSION STATEMENT We, the people of Saint Maron Parish, form a community of disci-

ples dedicated to a shared faith and common life which exemplifies

the life, works, and teaching of Jesus Christ as reflected in the Sa-

cred Scriptures and the Maronite Catholic Tradition. Our Parish life

and mission are to proclaim the Gospel, to foster and strengthen the

faith, and to evangelize. Our covenant of discipleship with Jesus

Christ is fulfilled through liturgy, education, and service.

Hossanna Week

Stations of the Cross and the Veneration of the Holy Cross:

The object of the Stations is to help the faithful to make a spiritual pil-

grimage of prayer, through meditating upon the chief

scenes of Christ’s suffering and death.

The services will be held every Friday during the Great Season of

Lent, at 6:30 pm in the Church on Carnegie Ave.

Father Tony, It is said that home is where the heart

is. After ordination as a Maronite

priest, St. Maron was your first

home. Please remember us, for we

will always remember you; and

remember that you are always

Welcome here at home. We thank

you for your guidance and your

teachings.

Love,

The Staff, and Parishioners of St. Maron Church.

Arabic School Reminder:

There WILL NOT be Arabic Classes on the

following dates:

Saturday, March 23rd-Palm Sunday

Saturday, March 30th-Easter Sunday Classes will resume on Saturday, April 6th.

MCF Reminder:

There WILL NOT be classes on:

Sunday, March 24-Palm Sunday

Sunday, March 31-Easter Sunday Classes will resume on Sunday, April 7th

GENERAL DEPOSIT $ 2997.00

Sunday Collection $ 2,440.00 Votive Candles $ 106.00

Easter Flowers $ 275.00

MYO Bake Sale $ 176.00

Collection: March 9-10, 2013

Saturday, March 16, 2013 Healing of the Blind Man

5:00 pm Chapel Memorial Liturgy for Antoinette Nassif, given by The Asher Family

Sunday, March 17, 2013 Healing of the Blind Man

9:30am Parishioners Intentions

11:00 am Liturgy for the living and deceased members of the Sarrouh Family, given by Fares Sarrouh

11:00 am Anniversary Liturgy for Moussa Nader, given by his wife, Haifa and children

Saturday, March 23, 2013 Hosanna Sunday

5:00 pm Chapel Parishioners Intentions

Sunday, March 24, 2013 Hosanna Sunday

9:30 am Parishioners Intentions

11:00 am Parishioners Intentions

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

Mazmooro for The Healing of the Blind Man

Cong: “Lord, my God, show your mercy,”/cried the blind man to our Lord. “You allowed me to hear you./Let me now behold your face.” Priest: Hear, O peoples and nations,/what the blind man said to Christ; All on earth, be attentive:/ “Let me now behold your face.” All: Lord our God, you accepted/what the just had offered you; Now accept, in your mercy,/our pure sacrifice and prayers.

BABYSITTING

Lula Youseff is available to

care for children days &

weekends. Lula speaks

English and Arabic. Call

216.314.6897

Parents of First Communicants: Please mark your

calendars with the following IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, March 22, 2013 at 7:30 pm. This meeting will be

to discuss the Holy Eucharist.

Friday, April 5, 2013 at 7:00 pm. During this meeting, we

will have reconciliation practice, first communion practice,

and the children will also be making their shawls.

Friday, April 19, 2013 at 7:00 pm. First

Communion practice along with the making

of their banners.

Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Discuss

Photography and set up a committee to deco-

rate the church.

Saturday, May 4, 2013 Volunteers to set up

FAREWELL BREAKFAST

FOR

FR. TONY

The Maronite Young Adults (MYA) welcomes

you to a farewell breakfast for Father Tony

on Sunday March 17th, after each liturgy.

Menu includes: eggs, meat, potato, fruit,

juice, and coffee

Donation is $5 per person

Questions or comments? Please contact:

Jessica Farah 216-401-7246

St. Patrick: Apostle of Ireland, born

at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in

Scotland, in the year 387; died at

Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, 17

March, 461. As a boy of fourteen or

so, he was captured during a raiding

party and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend

sheep. Ireland at this time was a land of Druids and

pagans. He learned the language and practices of the

people who held him. During his captivity, he

turned to God in prayer. Patrick began preaching the

Gospel throughout Ireland, converting many. He

and his disciples preached and converted thousands

and began building churches all over the country.

Kings, their families, and entire kingdoms converted

to Christianity when hearing Patrick's message. Pat-

rick used the shamrock to explain the Trinity, and

has been associated with him and the Irish since.

Volunteer Organ Player: If you would

like to volunteer to play the organ at the

Saturday Liturgy, 5pm, Chapel, please call

the office at 216.520.5081. This would be

a two hour commitment each Saturday.

Singers: Come be a part of the Chapel

choir. All voices desired.

Repose of the souls of the deceased members of the Elias & Habeeb Families: by Liz & Len Elias

In loving memory of Hanna, Evelyn, Sister Chantale, & Jack Ina, Sr.: by Amal & Siham Aina, Antoine Ina & family

In loving memory of William Bishilany, Jr.: by Timothy & Nayann Pazyniak

In loving memory of Stephan Lattouf: by His children & their families

In loving memory of Youseff Tobia: by his wife, Takla & family

In loving memory of William Bishilany, Jr.: by Donald & Celeste Sabol

Repose of the souls of the deceased members of the Elias & Habeeb Families: by Liz & Len Elias

In Thanksgiving: by Edward P. Richards, Jr.

In loving memory of Hanna, Evelyn, Sister Chantale, & Jack Ina, Sr.: by Amal & Siham Aina, Antoine Ina & family

In loving memory of Stephan Lattouf: by His children & their families

In loving memory of Elias Toufica Haleem & Antoine Nahra: by Mr. & Mrs. George Nahra & family

In loving memory of Youseff Tobia: by his wife, Takla & family

In loving memory of Jacob & Juliette Saad & the deceased members of the Saad & Elzeer families: by Thomas Saad & family

In loving memory of Josephine Abood Burger: by Teresa, Marie, & Marcelle Abood

In loving memory of Eli & Evelyn Naffah: by Eli & Mary Beth, Nicole, Cody, Allie, Luke, Sammy & Olivia

Repose of the souls of the deceased members of the Elias & Habeeb families: by Liz & Len Elias

In loving memory of Hanna, Evelyn, Sister Chantale, & Jack Ina, Sr.: by Amal & Siham Aina, Antoine Ina & family

In loving memory of George & Roma Sessin: by Their children

In loving memory of Jeannette Sabe: by Tom & Theresa Thomas

In loving memory of Stephan Lattouf: by His children & their families

Gift of the Altar, March 2013

UPCOMING MEETINGS AT ST. MARON CHURCH

SATURDAY: March 16th. MYO Meeting, Following Liturgy

FRIDAY: March 22nd. Holy Eucharist Meeting. 7:30 pm. Downtown

FRIDAY: April 5th, 50+ Club. Liturgy at 10:00 am. Downtown

MONDAY: April 8th, ICS Meeting. 7:00 pm. Independence

OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED

Please note that our mailing

address and phone number have

changed.

NEW MAILING ADDRESS St. Maron Church

7800 Brookside Road

Independence, Ohio 44141

PHONE NUMBER

216.520.5081

216.781.6161

216.524.2659 FAX

Immaculate Conception Sodality News

Spring is Sprung with the ICS. We are getting ready for the

KAAK and MAMMOUL! On March 23 & 24, the ICS will

have Kaak available for $5 following Liturgy. Easter Liturgies

will have Mammoul available for $15 per DOZEN for either

nuts or dates.

Would you like to help with the baking of Kaak or Mammoul?

Kaak Baking: Saturday, March 23rd at 8:00am DOWNTOWN

Mammoul Baking: Tuesday, March 26th at 9:00am

DOWNTOWN

A reading from the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians 2 Cor 10:1-7

Brothers and sisters,

I myself, Paul, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold towards you when I am away! I ask that when I am present I need not show boldness by daring to oppose those who think we are acting according to human standards. Indeed, we live as human be-ings, but we do not wage war according to human standards; for the weapons of our warfare are not merely human, but they have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every proud obstacle raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ. We are ready to punish every disobedience when your obedience is complete. Look at what is before your eyes. If you are confident that you belong to Christ, remind yourself of this, that just as you belong to Christ, so also do we. Praise be to God Always!

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 10,46-52.

They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus stood still and said, ‘Call him here.’ And they called the blind man, saying to him, ‘Take heart; get up, he is calling you.’ So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ The blind man said to him, ‘My teacher, let me see again.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has made you well.’ Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

This is the Truth. Peace be with you!

2Cor 10:1-7 فصل من رسالة القديس بولس الثانية إلى أهل قورنتس

وبارك يا سيد

حاضرا، والـجريء عليكم عندما أكون ون يا إخوتي، أنا بولس نفسي أناشدكم بوداعة الـمسيح وحلمه، أنا الـمتواضع بينكم عندما أك قة التي لي بكم، والتي أنوي أن أجرؤ به . غائبا نا نسلك ا وأرجو أال أجبر عند حضوري أن أكون جريئا، بالث على الذين يحسبون أن

نا نحيا في الـجسد، ولـكننا ال نحارب كأناس جسديين؛ ألن أسلحة جهادنا ليست جسد . كأناس جسديين ة، بل هي قادر بلل ي أجل، إننا نهدم األفكار الـخاطئة، وكل شموخ يرتفع ضد معرفة ٱل ونأسر كل فكر لطاعة ، على هدم الـحصون الـمنيعة؛ فإن

ون أن نعاقب كل عصيان، متى كملت طاعتكم . الـمسيح ه ! إنكم تحكمون على الـمظاهر. ونحن مستعد إن كان أحد واثقا بنفسه أنه كما هو للمسيح كذـلك نحن أيضا ر في نفسه أن !والتسبيح ل دائما .للمسيح، فليفك

MK 10: 64-25. إنجيل القديس مرقس

اذ بينما يسوع خارج من أريحا، هو وتالميذه وجمع غفير، كان برطيما، أي ٱبن طيما، وهو شحريق ه يسوع الناصري، بدأ يصرخ ويقول. أعمى، جالسا على جانب الط ا سمع أن يا يسوع ٱبن »: فلم

ه كان يزداد صراخا .«!داود ٱرحمني .«!يا ٱبن داود ٱرحمني»: فلنتهره أناس كثيرون ليسكت، إال أنه يدعوك! ثق وٱنهض »: فدعوا األعمى قائلين له .«!أدعوه»: فوقف يسوع وقال فطرح األعمى .«إن

: قال له األعمى .«ماذا تريد أن أصنع لك؟»: فقال له يسوع. رداءه، ووثب وجاء إلى يسوعوراح يتبع . وللوقت عاد يبصر .«إيمانك خلصك ! إذهب »: فقال له يسوع .«!رابوني، أن أبصر»

ريق .يسوع في الط

Prayers for Healing: Rose Hansen, Lillian Salwan, Char Ganim

Father, hear our prayers for the sick members of our parish and

for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may

they find consolation in your healing presence. We ask this

through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

Please do not call our priests on their cell

phones unless it is an EMERGENCY. The

office is open from 9-3pm weekdays to help

with scheduling Liturgies, Weddings,

Baptisms, and meetings. We appreciate your

consideration in this matter. Thank you!

ATTENTION GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL

SENIORS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS

The Lebanese Syrian American Junior League will again be awarding scholarships to young men and women of Leba-

nese and Syrian descent residing in the greater Cleveland

area. The application process begins on January 31st. High

school seniors should request applications from their guid-

ance counselors. College students may request applica-

tions by contacting Scholarship Chair Amber (Joseph)

Wiesner at LSAJLscholarship@gmail.com or

(216) 392-4198. All applications MUST be received by

March 31, 2013.

Please join us following the Sunday Liturgies in the

church basement for coffee & dough-nuts. This is a wonderful time to see and meet other parishioners. To all that continue to con-tribute, enabling us to provide the pastry every week, Thank You!!!

The End of History – The Last Judgment

“I was hungry and you gave Me Food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you

welcomed Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.” -Matthew 25: 35-36

WHAT: Teen Soyo Retreat

WHEN: April 6th, 2013, 9am-5pm WHERE: St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Cleveland

(2587 W. 14th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113) RSVP: Lea Khoury (lea.g.khoury@gmail.com or 216-551-7650)

by Wednesday, April 3rd

9-9:30 am – Breakfast

9:30-10 – Morning Prayers 10-11 – First Session

11-11:15 – Break 11:30-12:30 – Making Holy Bread

12:30-1 – LUNCH

1-2 – Second Session

2-3 – Mini Bible Bowl

3-4 – Third Session (Q & A)

4-5 – Vespers