St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church

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1 : St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church FATHER ELIE ABI CHEDID, PASTOR DEACON JACK MANHIRE, PH.D. Parish Council President - Amine Harb Women s League President - Paula Harb Music Director - Sharon Luhrs Office Manager/Secretary - Barbara Fidler Bulletin Editor - Diane Manhire MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil - 5:30 pm Sunday: 9:15 am & 11:15 am Daily Mass Tuesday & Wednesday - 6 pm Friday - 12:15 pm HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION 6 p.m. Parish Council & Finance Committee Members Khalil Abou-Jaoude Gail Bell Stanley Chlastawa Myrla Cromer Telma Domingues Barbara Fidler Ann Geagea Amine Harb Bill Hinshaw Sheila Love Elias Maroun John Shaheen Dr. Sam Wakim First Sunday after Epiphany ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT & VENERATION OF ST. CHARBEL S RELIC Every 22 nd of the month 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Thursday - Closed BAPTISM Call the Parish Office for information. MATRIMONY Arrangements with the Pastor must be made at least six months in advance. One of the parties must be registered in the Parish & attending mass for at least 3 months. MARONITE CHRISTIAN FORMATION (Religious Education) Communion - Saturdays 4-5 pm Confirmation - Saturdays 2:30-3:30 pm RECONCILIATION Saturdays before the 5:30 pm mass COMMUNION FOR THE SICK Please call the Parish Office. January 12-13, Dr. Phillips Blvd. Orlando, FL phone fax stjudemaronitecatholicchurch@gmail.com facebook.com/stjudemaronitecatholicchurch

2 FROM THE DEACON S DESK Q. What are the official teachings of the Church concerning the Blessed Mother Mary? A. There are four dogmas stating Mary s personal relationship with God and her role in human salvation. 1) Divine Motherhood - Mary s divine motherhood was proclaimed at the Council of Ephesus in 431. Various names are used to describe Mary s role as mother of Jesus. She is called Mother of God which translates the more accurately stated greek term Theotokos or Birthgiver of God. The holy virgin is the Mother of God since she begot according to the flesh the Word of God made flesh. Mary s Divine Motherhood is embedded in texts defining the person and natures of Jesus Christ. Thus, the dogma of Divine Motherhood becomes an integral part of the christological dogma. The dogma of Divine Motherhood is generally accepted by all Christian denominations. 2) Perpetual Virginity - The expression perpetual virginity, ever-virgin, or simply Mary the Virgin refers primarily to the conception and birth of Jesus. From the first formulations of faith, especially in baptismal formulas or professions of faith, the Church professed that Jesus Christ was conceived without human seed by the power of the Holy Spirit only. The Catholic Church holds as dogma that Mary was and is Virgin before, in and after Christ s birth. It stresses thus the radical novelty of the Incarnation and Mary s no less radical and exclusive dedication to her mission as mother of her Son, Jesus Christ. Vatican II reiterated the teaching about Mary, the Ever-Virgin, by stating that Christ s birth did not diminish Mary s virginal integrity but sanctified it. It also maintains that Jesus Christ was Mary s only child. The so-called brothers and sisters are close relations. 3) Immaculate Conception - The solemn definition of Mary s Immaculate Conception is like Divine Motherhood and Perpetual Virginity part of the christological doctrine. It stresses the dignity and holiness required to become Mother of God. The privilege of the Immaculate Conception is the source and basis for Mary s all-holiness as Mother of God. More specifically, the dogma of the Immaculate Conception states that the most Blessed Virgin Mary, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege from Almighty God and in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, was kept free of every stain of original sin. The dogma suggests that Mary s life is permanently and intimately related to God, and thus she is the all-holy. Original sin provokes disorderliness in thought and behavior, especially with regard to the primacy of God s presence in our life. Consequently, in declaring Mary immaculately conceived, the Church sees in Mary one who never denied God the least sign of love. Thus, the dogma declares that from her beginning Mary was exceptionally holy and in constant union with the sanctifying grace of the Holy Spirit. 4) The Assumption - This dogma was proclaimed by Pope Pius XII on November 1, Jesus Christ, Son of God and Risen Lord, ascended into heaven, a sign of divine power. Mary, on the contrary, was elevated or assumed into heaven by the power and grace of God. Sat 1/12 5:30 pm Sun 1/13 9:15 am Sun 1/13 11:15 am Mon. 1/14 Tues 1/15 6 p.m. Wed 1/16 6 pm Thurs. 1/17 Fri 1/18 12:15 pm Sat 1/19 5:30 pm Sun 1/20 9:15 am Sun 1/20 11:15 am Mass Intentions + World Peace + Seth Beyrooti RIP & Jayden Beyrooti Speedy Recovery by Gail Bell + + Dina Wanna forty-days Memorial Mass RIP by the Wanna Family + No Mass + St. Jude Parish + World Peace No Mass + Fr. Elie's Special Intentions + Adelaide Harris RIP by David & Debbie Borrison + St. Jude Parish + Joseph G. Hanna RIP by Joseph M. Hanna + WEEKLY COLLECTION for the weekend of January 5-6, 2019 Sunday Collection/Donations $3,342. Second Collection/Religious Ed 709. Donations 920. Memorials 50. Candles & Gifts 52. Coffee & Sweets 149. Total Collections/Donations $5,222. # of Envelopes:64 # of attendees:375 2nd Collection: This weekend: Operational Maintenance Next weekend: Week of the Faithful Departed The dogma states that Mary, Immaculate Mother of God ever Virgin, after finishing the course of her life on earth, was taken up in body and soul to heavenly glory. The dogma does not say how the transition from Mary s earthly state to her heavenly state happened. Did Mary die? Was she assumed to heaven without prior separation of soul and body? The question remains open for discussion. However, the opinion that Mary passed through death as her Son did, has the stronger support in tradition. Glorified in body and soul, Mary is already in the state that will be ours after the resurrection of the dead. God Bless You, Deacon Jack DeaconJack@SaintJudeChurch.org

3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1 st Tuesday of each month Parish Council Mtg.7 pm Communion Class Saturdays 4-5 pm Confirmation Class Saturdays 2:30-3:30 pm Second Sunday of the month Portuguese Mass 6 pm 22 nd of each month Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & St. Charbel Relic Veneration 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. MEMORIALS To sponsor a religious gift in memory or honor of your loved one, or for a special intention, please call the parish office Memorials & Special Intentions - $50 each/month) CURRENT SPONSORS ALTAR CANDLES SPONSORS SANCTUARY LAMP SPONSORS ALTAR BREAD & WINE SPONSORS + + January '19 - Reinhardt Families RIP by Barbara Torten + + February '19 - Torten Families RIP by Barbara Torten + + March '19- Eiserle Families RIP by Barbara Torten CHARCOAL & INCENSE SPONSORS SPECIAL INTENTIONS + + January '19- Available YEARLY CONTRIBUTIONS If you need a statement of your yearly donations to the church for tax purposes, please contact the office at and we will be happy to send one to you. Contribution statements are not automatically sent out. The Week of the Faithful Departed begins on Sunday, February 24 and all faithfully departed will be remembered. If you would like your loved ones remembered, please enclose a list of their names with your donation in an envelope and either put it in the collection basket or send it to the Parish Office. Please send your requests as soon as possible so that they can be included in the Parish Bulletin. If your request is not received by Sunday, February 16, it will not be possible to include the names of your loved ones in the Bulletin but they will still be remembered. Dear Parishioners, Please be advised that the 2019 offertory envelopes are available in the social hall for you to pick up. If there is not a packet there for your family, please advise and we will get one for you. WELCOME! We re so glad you re here. We hope you find the love of Christ in our worship and fellowship. To register at St. Jude Parish, please complete the information on the form found at the entrance to the church and put it in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish office. ST. JUDE PRAYER CHAIN Please send your request to songbird728@gmail.com. Please list the details of the request you want shared with those members on the St. Jude Prayer Chain. Want to be added to the "Warrior" List, those who pray for others? us. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20 LECTOR-USHER SCHEDULE JANUARY / st Sunday after Epiphany 2 Cor 10:1-11 & Jn 1: :30 p.m. Lector: Bob Rodgers (E) Ushers: John Shaheen & Kathy Morrell 9:15 a.m. Lector: Luis Martell (E&S) Ushers: Carlos Fernandez & Ted Khoury 11:15 a.m. Lectors: Sam Wakim (E) & Amine Harb (A) 1/ nd Sunday after Epiphany 2 Cor 4:5-15 & Jn 1: :30 p.m. Lector: Leo Black (E) Ushers: Stanley Chlastawa & Donna Harrison 9:15 a.m. Lector: Jezabelle Kinealy (E&S) Ushers: Larry & Debra Mancuso 11:15 a.m. Lectors: Ann Geagea (E) & Lillian Faran (A) 1/ rd Sunday after Epiphany Gal 3:23-29 & Jn 3:1-16 5:30 p.m. Lector: Laura Tellado (E) Ushers: Myrna Calderon & Kathy Morrell 9:15 a.m. Lector: Maria Clark (E&S) Ushers: Carlos Fernandez & Ted Khoury 11:15 a.m. Lectors: Jesse Enriguez (E) & Amine Harb (A)

4 1ST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 2 Corinthians 10:1-11 Accusation of Weakness 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 toward 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 beings, 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. Now, even if I boast a little too much of our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of it. I do not want to seem as though I am trying to frighten you with my letters. For they say, His letters are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible. Let such people understand that what we say by letter when absent, we will also do when present. Praise be to God always! Next Week s Readings: 1 Tim 4:6-16 & Lk 12:42-48 John 1:29-34 John s Testimony to Jesus The Apostles said: The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me. I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel. And John testified, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit. And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God. This is the truth. Peace be with you. DAILY READINGS Mon.: 2 Cor 1:12-18 & Mk 1:1-8 Tues.: 2 Cor 11:1-6 & Jn 1:19-28 Wed.: 2 Cor 11:7-15 & Jn 3:22-30 Thurs.: 2 Cor 11:18, 22-30& Jn 3:31-36 Fri.: 2 Cor 12:1-10 & Mt 14:1-12 Sat.: 2 Cor 12:11-16 & Jn 10:40-42 Pope Francis on the Baptism of the Lord Jesus had no need to be baptized, but the first theologians say that in His Baptism, with His body and His divinity he blessed all the waters, so that the waters would have the power to give Baptism. And then, before ascending to Heaven, Jesus told us to go out to the whole world to baptize. POPE FRANCIS INTENTIONS JANUARY 2019 Evangelization - Young People That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.

5 THESE NEW SAINTS WERE CANONIZED ON OCTOBER 14, 2018 Pope Paul VI Supreme Pontiff born: September 26, 1897 Died: August 6, 1978 "a pope of dialogue" Feast Day: August 6 Oscar Arnulfo Romero Galdamez born: August 15, 1917 died: March 24, 1980 "El Salvador's first saint" Feast Day: March 24 Francesco Spinelli Diocesan Priest born: April 14, 1853 died: February 6, 1913 Founder of the Institute of the Sisters Adorers of the Most Holy Sacrament "dedicated to the Eucharist and to Eucharistic adoration" Feast Day: February 6 Vincenzo Romano Diocesan Priest Organized volunteers after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 1794 born: June 1751 died: December 20, 1831 "had a special devotion to the Blessed Sacrament" Feast Day: December 20 Maria Katharina Kasper, Virgin Founder of the Institute of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ born: May 26, 1820 died: February 2, 1898 "followed the example of Christ by serving others" Feast Day: February 2 Nazaria Ignacia de Santa Teresa de Jesus Founded the congregation of the Missionary Crusaders of the Church. born: 1889 in Spain died: July 6, 1943 "a model of both holiness and simplicity" Feast Day: July 6 The Chair of Saint Peter is a relic conserved in St. Peter s Basilica, Rome, enclosed in a gilt bronze casing that was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and executed The chair of a bishop is a cathedra. The cathedra in Saint Peter s Basilica was once used by the popes. It was therefore often thought to have been used by Saint Peter himself, but was in fact a gift from Charles the Bald to the Pope in 875. Commemorated on January 18