SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of August 21, 2016 Fifteenth Week of Pentecost

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

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

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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MARONITE MINUTE

Fifteenth Week of Pentecost August 21, 2016

Pope Francis: God tells us to "Rise up!"

Pope Francis on Wednesday during the General Audience said God is telling everyone to “Rise up,” and that the Holy Door of the Jubilee is the door where the pain of humanity and the compassion of God meet.

The Holy Father was recounting the story of the Widow whom Jesus met at the city gate of Nain, which the Pope compared to the Holy Door. She was leaving the city in the funeral procession of her son, whom Jesus raised from the dead with the words “Rise up!”

“The passage of Luke's Gospel we have heard presents us with a truly great miracle of Jesus, the resurrection of a young boy,” – Pope Francis said – “Yet, the heart of this story is not a miracle, but Jesus' tenderness to-wards the mother of this boy. Here, mercy takes the name of great compassion towards a woman who had lost her husband and now travels to the cemetery with her only son. The great pain of this mother moves Je-sus and causes the miracle of the resurrection."

The Holy Father said “great compassion guided the actions of Jesus, [who] decides to face death, as it were, face to face. And he confronts it definitively, face to face, on the Cross." He said this is why he wanted this year’s Jubilee of Mercy to be celebrated in every particular Church, and not only in Rome. [This year every Diocese has established Holy Doors, in which the faithful may cross.]

“During this Jubilee Year, it would be a good thing, as they enter the Holy Door, the Gate of Mercy, that pil-grims remember this episode of the Gospel which took place at the Gate into Nain,” – Pope Francis said – “ When Jesus saw this mother in tears, she entered his heart! At the Holy Door everyone arrives bringing their life; joys and sufferings, projects and failures, doubts and fears, and presents them to the mercy of the Lord. We are confident that, at the Holy Door, the Lord is there near to us, to encounter each one of us, to bring and offer his powerful words of comfort: ‘Do not cry!’”

The Holy Father continued, saying this is “the door of where the suffering of humanity encounters the com-passion of God.” “Crossing the threshold we perform our pilgrimage in the mercy of God who, just as he said to the dead boy, tells everyone: ‘I say to you, rise up!’” – Pope Francis said – “To each of us he says: ‘Rise up’. God wants us to stand. He created us to be on our feet.”

The Holy Father said “the powerful word of Jesus can raise us and we also operate in the passage from death to life. His word revives us, gives us hope, restores tired hearts, opens us to a view of the world and of life that goes beyond suffering and death.”

The Pope went on to say that “mercy, both in Jesus and in us, is a journey that starts from the heart to goes to the hands.” “What does this mean? Jesus looks at you, heals you with his mercy, tells you: ‘Get up!’, and your heart is new,” – Pope Francis explained – “What does it means to take a journey from the heart to the hands? It means that with this new heart, this heart healed by Jesus, he can do the works of mercy through his hands, trying to help, to heal the many that are in need. Mercy is a journey that starts in the heart and travels to the hands, that is, to works of mercy.”

At the end of his Audience, Pope Francis told the story of a bishop who established two Holy Doors: One an entrance, the other an exit.

“Why? To enter and cross the first door is to ask pardon and to receive the mercy of Jesus; and when you exit the other door, it is the outpouring of mercy, to then bring mercy to others, with the works of mercy,” he said.

“Isn’t he smart, this bishop?” the Pope Francis said.

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Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy

Sat. Aug. 20th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Malake Mery req. by Jackie & Roger Hill

3Jn 1-15 Lk 17:1-4

Sun. Aug. 21st 8:00 AM Liturgy for Deceased Daniel Family Members req. by Frank & Betty Gudat

11:00AM Liturgy for Sophie Abdo Karam req. by Frank & Susan Rizzo

Liturgy for Alejandro Torres Quevedo

req. by his loving family

1Thes 1:1-10 Lk 7:36-50

Mon. Aug. 22nd NO LITURGY

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

Tues. Aug. 23rd 5:30 PM Liturgy for Suzann Westermann req. by her loving family

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

Wed. Aug. 24th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for their intentions and good health of Odette and Hanna Khachan

req. by Regina Aune

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

Thurs. Aug. 25th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Aline Ashmore Vassallo req. by Ralphie Karam

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

Fri. Aug. 26th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for John Hoyo Sr. req. by Ralphie Karam

James 2:14-26 Lk 17:31-337

Sat. Aug. 27th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Malake Mery req. by Joe Mery family

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

Sun. Aug. 28th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Deceased Daniel Family Members req. by Frank & Betty Gudat

11:00AM Liturgy for Alejandro Torres Quevedo req. by Fernando & Elmosa Herrera

Rom 8:18-27 Lk 18:1-8

August 14, 2016

Stewardship: $3,170.00 Collection: August 15,2016 - $361.00

You can now contribute online,

https://www.stgeorgesa.org/donate-online/

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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,

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,

Maria Marines,

Elvira Mery,

Maria Mery,

Paul Mery, Jr.,

Tony Mery,

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,

Kirsten Reed,

Rose Ribble

Roberto Rodriguez,

Pedro Rosas,

David Saliba,

Gloria Saliba,

Marie Schechter,

Bella Rodriguez Torres,

Rose Trevino,

Jeanette Van Delden,

Ted Van Delden,

Gene Viola,

Joe Walker,

Miriam Wells,

Cathy Turcotte Wolfe,

George Yamin.

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

Karen Karam Baines - March 10, 2016

Sophie Abdo Karam - June 24, 2016

Saturday, August 20th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Ralphie Karam

Ushers: Joe Rivas & Kathy Birkner

Greeters: Janie Rivas

Altar Servers: Sean & Kyle Salisbury

Sunday, August 21st

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Larry Karam

Ushers: Kevin Kearns, Mike Daly & Chris Karam

Greeters: Maronite Young Adults

Altar Servers: Jacob Farah, Anthony Chebib &

Jeremy Daly

Saturday, August 27th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Pat Perillo

Ushers: Ameen Al-Bahloly & Gladys Salisbury

Greeters: Souraya Sarkis

Altar Servers: Lexi Carraway, Josie Carraway,

Caleb Carraway & Kiersten Salinas

Sunday, August 28th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Ernest Karam

Ushers: Toufic Khalife & Marcel Noujeim

Greeters: Peggy Karam & Christina Antoun

Altar Servers: Charbel Elward, Eddie Martinez,

Dean Martinez & Maroun Harb

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SUNDAY AUGUST 21ST Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Rosary at 10:40 AM

TUESDAY AUGUST 23RD 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.

SUNDAY AUGUST 28TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Divine Mercy at 10:40 AM

SAVE THE DATE On August 28, 2016, Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, Archbishop of San Antonio, will be visiting St. George and celebrating Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM. The liturgy will be followed by a Lebanese luncheon hosted by the Ladies Altar Society. You can pur-chase tickets on the church website at www.stgeorgesa.org/event/lebanese-luncheon/.

INFORMATION UPDATE We are currently publishing the new parish pictorial directory and would like to ask everyone to update your information. Any changes in ad-dress, phone numbers, emails or if you do not want your information in the directory, please notify the church office. The deadline to submit the information is August 22, 2016.

MAGIC IS THE NIGHT On September 24,2016, Magic is the Night “A Masquerade”, will take place . Preparations have been underway for a good part of this year, however, now is the time to come together and put on the final touches which is sure to be the event of 2016! All are welcome to participate. Areas of need are: cooking, decorations, silent

auction donations, and table sales. Tables are: $5000.00, 3500.00, and

$1750.00. Individual tickets are available for $175.00 each.

Please check the bulletin for information and announcements. Final preparations will take place the week of September 24th.

FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM Faith Formation Ministry, centered in Maronite spirituality and tradition, is for all children and teens ages 4-18. It is held every Sunday morning (except the last Sunday of the month) from 9:00-10:45 am in the MCC. Weekly announcements appear in this bulletin and by email to all regis-tered families. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please be advised: for parents seeking to enroll their children to receive First Communion, this is a two-year program taught in the 1st and 2nd grade classes with a well-established curriculum and qualified teachers. Registration will occur on Sunday, August 28 after the 11:00 am liturgy in the large hall, and faith formation will begin on Sunday, September 18. Registration fees for one child are $35, and registration fees for two or more children are $60. You can download the registration form and make an online payment through the Church’s website. For additional information, please contact Crystel Harb at 210-823-3283 or crystelharb_lb@hotmail.com.

LEBANESE LUNCHEON Pre-Sale tickets for the LAS luncheon will be sold this weekend only after the Saturday and Sunday liturgies.

Community Life

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LAS CORNER

We would like to let everyone know that we still have grape leaves available for sale. Cost is $12.00 – 1 lb. of grape leaves Lebanese cookbooks for sale, $ 25.00 each.

August 28 - Archbishop Gustavo Mass August 28 - LAS Lebanese Luncheon September 24 - Magic is the Night October 28-30 - Lebanese Food Festival

Bishop’s Holy Year Prayer Intention:

The intention for August:

“Peace in the World”

FROM POPE FRANCIS

Where there is love, there is also understanding and

forgiveness.

Miscellaneous

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Faith Formation Ministry

Registration Form 2016-2017

All sessions: Sunday 9:00-10:45 am in MCC

Our Family is registered in the parish: Yes ___ No ___ All families are asked to register and be active members of the parish. Father’s Name ___________________________________________________________ Mother’s Name __________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________ Zip ____________________ Home Telephone __________________________________ Cellular ________________ Email Address (Required) __________________________________________________ Reminders, and program changes, will be sent via email, text message, and/or telephone. Personal information is confidential. Please provide accurate information so we may contact you in a timely manner. Thank you. Registration for one child is $35 Registration for two or more children is $60

Note: All pre-kinder children must be 4 years of age by September 1st.

_______________________________________________________ ______________

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date

For Office Use:

Date _______________

Check/Cash _______________

Amount _______________

Breakfast _______________

Child’s Name

Age Grade Years of

Religious

Education

Date of Birth Holy Mysteries Received

Baptism Chrismation Eucharist Penance

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