SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Epiphany

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

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. Jan. 28th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Anthony Mery Jr., req. by Beverly Fernandez

2Cor 7:11-16 Jn 19:38-42

Sun. Jan. 29th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Suzann Westermann req. by Frank Westermann

11:00AM Liturgy for Nadim and Yvette El Bayeh on their 50th wedding anniversary

req. by their children and their families.

Rom 7:1-6 Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Jn 4:5-7, 9-26

Mon. Jan. 30th NO LITURGY

Rom 7:7-13 Jn 4:31-38

Tues. Jan. 31st 5:30 PM Liturgy for Anthony Mery Jr. req. by Jo Ann & Curtis Reed

Rom 7:14-25 Jn 4:39-42

Wed. Feb. 1st 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Anthony Mery Jr. req. by Robert & Patricia Karam

Acts 8:4-13 Lk 19:28-37

Thurs. Feb. 2nd 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Charles & Louise Malouff on their 60th Wedding Anniversary

Rom 9:30-10:14 Lk 2:22-35

Fri. Feb 3rd NO LITURGY 10:00 AM FUNERAL LITURGY FOR DAVID SALIBA

2Cor 3:1-6 Jn 7:37-39

Sat. Feb. 4th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Grant Peisen req. by Samira Mery

2Cor 3:7-14 Jn 19:28-37

Sun. Feb. 5th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Deceased Rakowitz Family Members req. by Frank & Betty Gudat

11:00AM Liturgy for George Mery, Salua Mery Bunker & Don Bunker req. by

the Fernandez Family

1Tim 4:6-16 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany Lk 12:42-48

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

misspelled or dropped off the list of masses by mistake.

January 15, 2017 Stewardship:

$3,345.00 Second Collection– Eparchial Charities

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

January 29, 2016

Church flowers and refreshments are provided by the

El Bayeh Family in honor of their parents 50th wedding

anniversary.

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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,

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.

Karen Karam Baines - March 10, 2016

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

Saturday, January 28th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Ralphie Karam

Ushers: Ameen Al Bahloly & Gladys Salisbury

Greeter: Jo Sullivan

Altar Servers: Zack Karam & Aaron Mery

Sunday, January 29th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Ernest Karam

Ushers: David Sweeney & Larry Monsour

Greeters: Marina Younes & Peggy Karam

Altar Servers: Maroun Harb, Eddie Martinez &

Dean Martinez

Saturday, February 4th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Pat Perillo

Ushers: Frank Dieck & Elizabeth Aboud

Greeter: Sandy Nasif

Altar Servers: Jeremy Daly & Kiersten Salinas

Sunday, February 5th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Brendan George

Ushers: MYO

Greeters: MYO

Altar Servers: MYO

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SUNDAY JANUARY 29TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM. NO Faith Formation. Divine Chaplet at 10:40 AM.

TUESDAY JANUARY 31ST 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 conclude with the Benediction of the Blessed Sacra-ment.

Bible Study for Adults at 7:00 PM

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM. Faith Formation. Rosary at 10:40 AM. Holy Name Society meeting at 9:30 AM in the

church office.

BROOKS ACADEMY OAKS

Brooks Academy Oaks is now accepting applica-tions for 4th and 5th graders to join the Brooks Oaks family this fall. Tell your friends or call 210–998-4458 to schedule an appointment to tour the school and sign up for the new class.

2017 MARONITE CALENDARS The 2017 Maronite Calendars are now available for distribution church foyer after all the Liturgies. Please make every effort to pick them up.

MEMORIAL LITURGIES If you would like to schedule a memorial liturgy, please complete and return the form that was mailed out to the church office. Every effort will be made to accommodate your first choice of date for your liturgy. However, that may not always be possible. In addition, you may also provide the flowers for the liturgy (in memory of your loved ones, in hon-or of someone or for a special intention) and/or refreshments for the fellowship after the 11:00 AM Liturgy and you will be acknowledged in the church weekly bulletin.

SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP We still need families to sign up to provide re-freshments for the fellowship hour following the 11:00 AM liturgy. A simple array of sweets (donuts, cookies) to compliment the coffee that is provided, is greatly appreciated. Please contact Lina Noujeim at 210-483-3063 or the church of-fice to sign up.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE A briefing on the trip will take place on Tuesday March 7, 2017 at 6:30 PM in the church. Please save the date. If you have any questions about the payment or your trip balance, please contact Fr. Charles.

SILENT AUCTION The Maronite Young Adults would like to ask for donations for the silent auction at the St. Maron Hafli. This fundraiser will help provide funds to continue their work. Your generous support will help make our project a success and the MYA will be able to continue its mission. Your contribution will be tax deductible. An acknowledgment of your contribution will be provided to you follow-ing the event.

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Funeral arrangements for David Saliba are as fol-lows; funeral mass at 10:00 AM at St. George Maronite Church and burial to follow at 11:30 AM at San Fernando Cemetery #2 (746 Castroville Rd. San Antonio, 78237). In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. George Maronite Church. Please note in the memo: David Saliba funeral fund. Grant him rest O Lord and may your perpet-ual light shine upon him. Amen.

PARISH BUSINESS DIRECTORY We are in the process of creating a Parish Busi-ness Directory. All parishioners who own a busi-ness or would like to advertise their field of work, are encouraged to please submit the business information to the church office or contact Paul Mery at paul4020@gvtc.com to be included in the directory.

END OF YEAR STATEMENTS The end of year tax statements have been mailed out. If you do not receive your statement by the end of the week or if there is a mistake, please call the church office at 210-690-9569.

Community Life

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MARONITE MINUTE

Fourth Sunday of Epiphany January 29, 2017

LAS CORNER

Meeting February 19, 2017 after 11:00am litur-gy.

Cookbooks for sale, $25.00 each.

February 11-12 - St. Maron Weekend Celebration February 25– Altar Server training February 27- Ash Monday March 7 - Holy Land Briefing, 6:30 PM March 10-11– 24 hours adoration and Lenten Retreat March 22– 30 - Holy Land Pilgrimage

FROM POPE FRANCIS

Hope lets new life blossom, like a plant that grows from the seed fallen on the earth.

ST. MARON’S WEEKEND On Saturday February 11, 2017 we will be celebrating St. Maron’s Feast Day with a hafli featuring singer Danny Achkar and band.

TICKETS FOR THE HAFLI SOLD OUT.

Deadline to purchase your Mezza tray or kibbeh nayeh is February 6, 2017. - $30.00 Mezza tray (does not include kibbeh nayeh). - $15.00 Kibbeh nayeh (1/2 pound) NO TICKETS OR MEZZA TRAYS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS AL-LOWED. On Sunday, February 12, 2017 the church officers will receive a special blessing during the 11:00 AM liturgy. A reception will follow to honor the 2016 Silver Massabki, Faith of the Mountain, St George Appreciation Award Recipients, and other awards. Remember, to be eligible for the Massabki Medal or the Faith of the Mountain, you must have been a member in good standing of NAM for at least one year prior to your nomination.

SILENT AUCTION Maronite Young Adults would like to ask for donations for the silent auction. This fundraiser will help pro-

vide funds to continue their work. Your generous support will help make our project a success and the MYA

will be able to continue its mission. Your contribution will be tax deductible. An acknowledgment of your con-

tribution will be provided to you following the event.

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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 January. If for some reason you find that a loved one is not on this list, please call the church office at 690-9569.

George Ablan

Anita Allem

Margaret Tews Anawaty

Joe H. Andera

Neman Andry

Youssef Antoun

Mike Ayoub

George Azar

Pablo Barrera

Joe Battros

Len Berzofsky

Fr. Stanley Brach

Amelia Brandino

Sarah Sacre Buckley

Joseph Buhidar

Salua Mery Bunker

Edward Cattan

Rachel Karam Cumpian

Joseph George Curry

Leon Curry

Alton Eugene Davis

Jean Talamas Dieck

Elias Family

Assad Estefan

Louis Michael Estefan

Malvina Harfoush

Dave Shipley Jurdy

Joe Karam

Marsha Karam

Mary Mery Karam

Michael S. Karam

Solomon Karam, Jr., KSG

Anton T. Sacre

Phil Sfair

George Sada

George Stice

Sadie Tolentino

Elias Zaidan

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