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1 1013 Ellsworth Street Philadelphia PA October 11-12, 2014 First Reading: 1Thessalonians 5:1-11 A reading from St. Paul to the Philippians. Your blessing father Brothers and Sisters: Concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, There is peace and security, then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. So then, let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. Praise be to God always. رسالة القد يس بولس األولى إلى أهل تسالونيقي يا إخو ت ي أ م ا األ ز م ن ة واأل وق ات أ ي ه ا اإل خ و ة فال ح اج ة ب ك م أ ن ي ك ت ب إ ل ي ك م في ش أ ن ه ا أل ن ك م ت ع ل م ون ج ي د ا أ ن ي و م الر ب يأ تي ك الس ار ق ل ي ال. فح ين ي ق ول ون: س الم وأ م ن! ح ين ئ ذ ي د ه م ه م اله الك د ه م ال م خ اض ل لح ب لى وال ي ف ل ت ون. أ م ا أ ن ت م أ ي ها اإل خ و ة ف ل س ت م في ظ ل م ة ل ي ف اج ئ ك م ذل ك الي وم كالس ار ق.

2 فأ ن ت م ك ل ك م أ ب ن اء الن ور وأ ب ن اء الن ه ار ول س ن ا أ ب ن اء الل يل وال أ ب ن اء الظ ل م ة. إ ذ ا فال ن ن م ك س ائ ر الن اس ب ل ل ن س ه ر و ن ص ح أل ن ال ذ ين ي ن ام ون ف في الل يل ي ن ام ون وال ذ ين ي س ك ر ون ف في الل يل ي س ك ر ون. أ م ا ن ح ن أ ب ن اء الن ه ار ف ل ن ص ح الب س ين د ر ع اإل ي م ان والم ح ب ة وو اض ع ين خ وذ ة ر ج اء الخ الص. فإ ن اهلل ل م ي ج ع ل ن ا ل لغ ض ب ب ل إل ح ر از الخ الص ب ر ب ن ا ي س وع الم س يح ال ذي م ات من أ ج ل ن ا ل ن ح ي ا م ع ه س اه ر ين ك ن ا أ م ن ائ م ين. ف ل ذل ك ش ج ع وا ب عض ك م ب ع ض ا و ل ي ب ن الو اح د اآلخ ر ك م ا أ ن ت م ف اع ل ون.. والتسبيح هلل دائما" The Apostle Writes: Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:45-51 Who then is the faithful and wise slave, whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves their allowance of food at the proper time? Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives. Truly I tell you, he will put that one in charge of all his possessions. But if that wicked slave says to himself, "My master is delayed", and he begins to beat his fellow-slaves, and eats and drinks with drunkards, the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour that he does not know. He will cut him in pieces and put him with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. This is the truth. Peace be with you. إنجيل القد يس مت ى قال الرب ي سوع:»م ن ه و الع ب د األ م ين الح ك ي م ال ذي أ ق ام ه س ي د ه ع لى أ ه ل ب يت ه ل ي ع طي ه م الط ع ام في ح ين ه ط وب ى ل ذل ك الع ب د ال ذي ي ج يء س ي د ه ف ي ج د ه ف اع ال هك ذ ا! أ لح ق أ ق ول ل ك م: إ ن ه ي ق ي م ه ع لى ج م يع م م ت ل ك ات ه. ولك ن إ ن ق ال ذل ك الع ب د الش ر ير في ق ل ب ه : س ي ت أ خ ر س ي د ي! وب د أ ي ض ر ب ر ف اق ه وي أ ك ل وي ش ر ب م ع الس ك ير ين ي ج يء س ي د ذل ك الع ب د في ي وم ال ي ن ت ظ ر ه وفي س اع ة ال ي ع ر ف ه ا ف ي ف ص ل ه وي ج ع ل ن ص يب ه م ع الم ر ائ ين. ه ن اك ي ك ون الب ك اء وص ر يف األ س ن ان.

1013 Ellsworth Street Philadelphia PA 19147 October 11-12, 2014 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER HOLY CROSS Pope s Morning Homily: Remembering Story of God s Love for Us Holy Father s

But that also means remembering our sins.

The Lord chose his people and accompanied them during their journey in the wilderness, throughout their lives, said Pope Francis commenting on the first reading in which

The Pope then asked where we were chosen as Christian, and not that person over there, far away who has never even heard of Jesus Christ?

Paul s concrete memory of this reality, is what makes Paul, who confesses to having ferociously persecuted the church.

Pope Francis said that Paul remembers his journey, and he remembers it from the very beginning. This habit of remembering our life is not very common practice.

.. It is a good thing to pray with our history. [A prayer like] the one Paul does, where he tells a piece of his story, but in general says: He has chosen me!

Remembering on our sins, by which the Lord has saved us, is to give glory to God.

Paul remembered his sins, and boasted about them: I was a sinner, but Christ Crucified saved me and he boasted about Christ. This was Paul s memory.

Mary has chosen the better part. What does he mean? [He means] Listening to the Lord and remembering. You cannot pray every day as if we did not have a story.

Amal Kouyoumdji, Director of Religious Education QUOTE OF THE WEEK Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents.

3 1013 Ellsworth Street Philadelphia PA October 11-12, 2014 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER HOLY CROSS Pope s Morning Homily: Remembering Story of God s Love for Us Holy Father s Words from Tuesday s Mass at Casa Santa Marta Vatican City, October 08, 2014 (Zenit.org) Staff If we want to give glory to God, we must remember all He has done for us. But that also means remembering our sins. It means being honest with ourselves, said Pope Francis as he reflected on the Readings of the Day during morning Mass at Casa Santa Marta. The Lord chose his people and accompanied them during their journey in the wilderness, throughout their lives, said Pope Francis commenting on the first reading in which St. Paul recalls his past life, without hiding his sins. What God did with His people - the Pope said - he has done and continues to do which each of us. The Pope then asked where we were chosen as Christian, and not that person over there, far away who has never even heard of Jesus Christ?. It a grace, was the Pope s answer: A grace of love. St. Paul s concrete memory of this reality, is what makes Paul, who confesses to having ferociously persecuted the church. Paul does not say I am good, I am the son of this [family], I have a certain nobility.... No, Paul says, I was a persecutor, I ve been bad. Pope Francis said that Paul remembers his journey, and he remembers it from the very beginning. This habit of remembering our life is not very common practice. We forget things, we live in the moment and then forget the past. And each of us has a story: a story of grace, a story of sin, a story of journey, so many things... It is a good thing to pray with our history. [A prayer like] the one Paul does, where he tells a piece of his story, but in general says: He has chosen me! He called me! He saved me! He was my companion on the journey.... Pope Francis continued : [The act of ] remembering our own lives is to give glory to God. Remembering on our sins, by which the Lord has saved us, is to give glory to God. Paul says that he has only two things: his sins, and the grace of the Crucified Lord, His grace. Paul remembered his sins, and boasted about them: I was a sinner, but Christ Crucified saved me and he boasted about Christ. This was Paul s memory. This is act of remembering that Jesus himself invites us to do : When Jesus says to Martha: You are worried and troubled about many things, but you only need one thing. Mary has chosen the better part. What does he mean? [He means] Listening to the Lord and remembering. You cannot pray every day as if we did not have a story. Each of us has his or her own. And with this Father Vincent Farhat, Pastor Father Michael Marrone, Weekend Assistant Father Richard Cannuli, Weekend Assistant Mrs. Amal Kouyoumdji, Director of Religious Education QUOTE OF THE WEEK Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity. -Saint Therese of Lisieux story in our heart we approach prayer, like Mary. Often we are distracted, like Martha, by work, by the day s events, by those things that we have to do, and we forget this story. Pope Francis said that our relationship with God, does not begin on the day of Baptism: it is sealed there. [Our relationship] begins when God, from eternity, looked upon us and chose us. It all begins in God s heart: Remembering that we were chosen, chosen by God; remembering our journey of covenant. Have we respected this covenant, or not? No, we are sinners and we remember this, and we remember St. Maron s Church Office: Hall Reservations: Emergency Number: or CHURCH S: Church Office: saintmaronphiladelphia@hotmail.com

4 God s promise to us which never disappoints, which is our hope. This is the true prayer. Pope Francis concluded his homily with an invitation to pray with Psalm 138: LORD, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. This is to pray, to pray is to remember in God s presence because our story is the story of His love for us. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY On behalf of me and the entire community St. Maron Church we extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Marie El Choli who passed away this past week. May Almighty God welcome her to paradise and may her soul rest in peace. Our prayers are with her husband Anis, her son s George, Jack, and Ziad, and her daughter Naifa and their families. Alla yer human. We also extend our sympathy to Joseph and Lucia Ballan and Family of Soumaya Bakery on the loss of Mrs. Laila Yandem, the mother of Lulu Ballan. May her soul rest in peace and may God welcome her home to paradise. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLYWEDS With much joy I am happy to announce that Salah Dagher and Samar Hajj were united in marriage on October 4, May they be blessed with many years of happiness. God bless you always. I also announce the marriage of Dominick Totino and Romina Manacchio who were also married on October 4, Mabrook to your entire family and may God bless you with many happy years. MANY THANKS I would like to thank Marie and Maurice El Sholi for the beautiful flowers they donate on a weekly basis. May Almighty God bless them and give them good health. Thank you to Philip and Vivian Rai for the donation to help with the cost of Sunday morning minoshee and lebanee. May God bless you always. Thank you to Khalil and Madeline Raie for the donation of altar bread and wine in memory of their loved ones. God bless you and your family. Thanks goes out to our wonderful choir and musicians for all of their hard work and dedication to this Church and her community. How proud we should be to have such a blessing at our weekly Liturgy as well as special occasions as weddings, baptism, and funerals. They dedicate their time and talents as a gift to this Church. God bless all of you always. FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING There will be a parish council meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 7:00 pm, immediately following Divine Liturgy. Please make every effort to attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend, please contact Fr. Vince at the office by phone or . Thank you.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT SAINT MARON CHURCH As we begin to prepare for many events here at St. Maron Church, here is a preview of what is to come in the near future.

There will be food and live entertainment. Adult tickets will be $45.00 per person and Children under 12 will be $15.00 per child. Tickets will go on sale on September 7.

5 UPCOMING EVENTS AT SAINT MARON CHURCH As we begin to prepare for many events here at St. Maron Church, here is a preview of what is to come in the near future. I hope all of you will be able to join us for these special events. On Saturday, October 18, 2014, St. Maron will host its Annual Fall Hafli at the Msgr. Sharbel Community Center St. Maron Hall. There will be food and live entertainment. Adult tickets will be $45.00 per person and Children under 12 will be $15.00 per child. Tickets will go on sale on September 7. Limited seating for the first 150 people. On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, St. Maron will host its first annual New Year s Eve Dinner and Dance. More details will follow in the near future. St. Maron Church to host the Regional NAM Convention from Friday, January 30-Sunday, February 1, Details for this weekend will follow shortly. Please mark your calendars now and join us for these wonderful events that are to come. SAINT JUDE NOVENA St. Jude Novena will begin on Monday, October 20, 2014, every evening at 7:00 pm, at St. Maron Church, and will conclude with Divine Liturgy and reception on Tuesday, October 28, Please join us in prayer to this beloved saint. FALL HAFLI TICKETS ON SALE There are just a few tickets left for the St. Maron Fall Hafli in the Church hall. Seating is limited to 150 people. There will be great food and live band and dancing for your enjoyment. Children s tickets are also available and will be served in the upper level of the church hall. Adult tickets will be $45.00 and children s tickets will be $ We look forward to seeing you there. LITURGY INTENTIONS SATURDAY, October 11, 6:00 pm, Liturgy is being offered for the parishioners and friends of St. Maron Church. (St. Philip the Deacon) SUNDAY, October 12, 11:00 am, Liturgy is being offered in memory of Gaby Mourad and Hanna Mourad requested by Peter and Ramona Semaan and family. May their souls rest in peace. (St. Edno) MONDAY, October 13, 6:00 pm, NO DIVINE LITURGY TUESAY, October 14, 9:00 am, (St. Isaiah the Monk) WEDNESDAY, October 15, 6:00 pm, (St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church) THURSDAY, October 16, 9:00 am, (St. Longinus, Commander of the Legion) SATURDAY, October 18, 6:00 pm, (St. Luke the Evangelist) SUNDAY, October 19, 11:00 am, Liturgy is being offered in memory of Diab Eid Mazahreh and Fudda Eid and Saada Ayoub requested by the Mazahreh Family. May their souls rest in peace. (St. Aaron of Antioch) PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the world, show forth, we beseech Thee, in Thy Church the Holy Spirit with whose power the apostles were so abundantly filled. We thank Thee for the blessings bestowed upon the work of priests and religious; and we pray that Thou wilt add to the number of those who now pray, labor, and sacrifice themselves for Thy glory and the salvation of souls. Give them unselfish zeal for Thy glory. O good Jesus, give us more priests and religious after Thine own heart. Amen. PRAYER FOR SOLDIERS During these difficult times, we remember those family members and friends in faraway places. Let us lift in prayer the many women and men serving overseas in our armed forces. May they know of our respect and gratitude and be kept safe in the Lord s love. Amen. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Please know that confession is available before liturgies. You may also call to set up an appointment. IN OUR PRAYERS Please keep in your prayers Eddie Gussin, Dominic Fratangeli, Angel Salerno, Josephine Argenio, Dennis McGiney, Maurice Al Sholy, Robert Cherfane, Alan Sacilowski, Donny Pizzi, Mrs. Rose Kouri, Betty Antrilli, and Bonnie Sabatini We ask Almighty God to bless them with good health so that they may join us in the Church and give glory and thanksgiving to God. Please notify the Church office of any family member who is ill so that we may remember them in our daily prayers and on our altar of intentions. WEEKLY COLLECTION FOR October 4-5, 2014 Sunday Collection $ 1, Coffee $ Total: $ 1,791.00

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Saint Maron Maronite Catholic Church October 7-8, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE HOLY CROSS REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS The events of this past week have left many of us in a daze as we witnessed the senseless