SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

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1 SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION Week of March 20, 2016 Hosanna Sunday Religious Education & Bible Study Pre K - 12 th 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 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 Offices: (210) (210) Fax: (210) Hall: (210) Fr. Charles Khachan, MLM Pastor Ex ckhachan@gmail.com Fr. Marwan Abi Nader, MLM - Associate Pastor Deacon Tom Billimek 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 Ex 107 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 Ex. 105 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 Michele Chebib - Religious Education Coordinator Ex.123 Crystel Harb & Katy Emerson MYA Coordinators Dave Sweeney - Veterans Committee Chairman Toufic Khalife & Larry Monsour - Grounds Committee Rooted in Christ

2 MARONITE MINUTE Hosanna Sunday March 13, 2016 Monday March 21: Monday of Holy Week No Liturgy HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE MARCH 19 MARCH 27, 2016 Saturday March 19: 5:00 PM - Divine Liturgy and Blessing of the Palms Sunday March 20: Palm Sunday 8:00 AM - Divine Liturgy and Blessing of the Palms 11:00 AM - Divine Liturgy and Blessing of the Palms and Procession 12:00 PM - LAS Lebanese Luncheon and Bake Sale at the Large Hall Tuesday March 22: Tuesday of Holy Week No Liturgy at St. George, all are invited to the Chrism Mass at San Fernando Cathedral at 6:30 PM Wednesday March 23: Wednesday of Holy Week 7:00 PM - Rite of the Lamp, Divine Liturgy & Anointing with the Holy Oil Lector Thursday March 24: Thursday of the Mysteries 7:00 PM - Divine Liturgy and Washing of the Feet 8:30 PM -Midnight- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Holy Hour Schedule: 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Ladies Altar Society 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Maronite Youth Organization 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Maronite Young Adults 11:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight: Holy Name Society Friday March 25: Great Friday of the Crucifixion 8:00 AM - Signing of the Chalice 7:00 PM - Adoration of the Cross 8:00 PM - Lenten Mjaddra Dinner hosted by the MYA at the Large Hall Saturday March 26: Great Saturday of the Light 11:30 AM - Prayer of Forgiveness 11:30 PM - Easter Divine Liturgy and Rite of Peace Sunday March 27: The Glorious Resurrection of the Lord THERE WILL BE NO 8:00 AM LITURGY 11:00 AM - Easter Divine Liturgy 12:00 Noon - Easter Picnic-Bring your own food and drink. No food or drink will be sold. 2

3 Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy Sat. March 19th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Francesca Cuellar req. by JoAnn Reed 1 Thes 2:17-3:5 Mk 7:31-37 Sun. March 20th 8:00AM Liturgy for Robert Beathe 11:00AM Liturgy for Lucy Sandoval req. by Robert Sandoval Phil 1:1-13 Hosanna Sunday Jn 12:12-22 Mon. March 21st NO LITURGY Heb 6:1-9 Mt 21:17-27 Tues. March 22nd 6:30 PM Chrism Mass at San Fernando Cathedral 1Thes 2:13-17 Lk 13:22-30 Wed. March 23rd 7:00 PM Liturgy for Suzann Westermann req. by her loving family Heb 2:5-12 Jn 11:47-54 Thurs. March 24th 7:00 PM Liturgy for the The deseased priests who served St. George 1Cor 11:23-32 Thursday of the Mysteries Lk 22:1-23 Fri. March 25th 8:00 AM Pre-sanctified Liturgy 7:00 PM Adoration of the Cross Heb 12:12-21 Great Friday of the Crucifixion Jn 19:31-37 Sat. March 26th 11:30 AM Rite of Forgiveness 11:30 PM Liturgy for the living and deceased parishioners of St. George Rom 5:1-11 Saturday of the Light Mt 27:62-66 Sun. March 27th NO 8:00 AM LITURGY 11:00AM Liturgy for the living and deceased parishioners of St. George 1Cor 15:12-26 The Glorious Resurrection Mk 16:1-8 Stewardship - March 13, 2016 $2,

4 Bertha Acevedo, Hank Grage, Marie La Monica, nessy, Delden, Rocky Anawaty, Betty Gudat, Richard La Monica, David Palazzo, Ted Van Delden, 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, Muriel Keogh George, 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, Sophie Abdo Karam, Kell Khattar, 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, Thelma O Shaugh- Noel Palazzo, Ashley Polley, Larry Raba, Tanya Raba Curtis Reed, Kirsten Reed, Rose Ribble Roberto Rodriguez, Pedro Rosas, David Saliba, Gloria Saliba, Bella Rodriguez Torres, Rose Trevino, Jeanette Van Gene Viola, Joe Walker, Miriam Wells, Cathy Turcotte Wolfe, George Yamin. Daniel Fernandez - March 29, 2015 Edward K. Mery - April 18, 2015 Elias Kalifa - July 1, 2015 Robert Beathe - July 7, 2015 Malake Mery - August 24, 2015 Jack Riegel - August 27, 2015 Saturday, March 19th (5:00 PM) Lector: Joe Khattar Ushers: Joe Rivas & Kathy Birkner Greeters: Souraya Sarkis Altar Servers: Zack Karam, Aaron Mery & Kiersten Salinas Sunday, March 20th Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann Lector: (11:00 AM) Edward Karam Ushers: Kevin Kearns, Mike Daly & Chris Karam Greeters: MYA Altar Servers: Jacob Farah, Anthony Chebib & Jeremy Daly 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 Saturday, March 26th (11:30 PM) Lector: Edward Karam Ushers: Ameen Al-Bahloly Greeters: Janie Rivas Altar Servers: Sean & Kyle Salisbury Sunday, March 27th Lector: (8:00 AM) NO LITURGY Lector: (11:00 AM) Larry Karam Ushers: Toufic Khalife & Marcel Noujeim Greeters: Christina Antoun Altar Servers: Charbel Elward, Eddie Martinez, Dean Martinez & Maroun Harb 4

5 SUNDAY MARCH 20TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM No Faith Formation Rosary at 10:40 AM TUESDAY MARCH 15TH NO ADORATION OR LITURGY. Everyone is invited to attend the Chrism Mass at San Fernando Cathedral at 6:30 PM. SUNDAY MARCH 20TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM No Faith Formation Rosary at 10:40 AM Community Life ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL The Annual Lenten Appeal for the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon is now taking place. A copy of a letter from Bishop Elias Zaidan was sent to every family in the mail, together with a special gift. The Eparchy relies upon you to support our Maronite parishes, like this one, and train our future Maronite priests. Every family is asked to participate in the Appeal at a level which is meaningful for them and be generous. You can make your donation with a check or credit card. Our parish s goal for this year s Appeal is $11, Please be generous and support your Eparchy. Thank you. FRIDAYS DURING GREAT LENT This Friday, we will be celebrating the benediction and Stations of the Cross at 6:30 PM followed by a potluck dinner and a movie at the MCC. Please bring your favorite Lenten dish to share. The movie on Friday, March 18, is the second part of the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. PRAYER INTENTION FOR LENT The prayer intention for this week is for Vocations. 40 DAYS OF MERCY During the season of Great Lent, we will be having a food, clothing/shoes, and baby product drive. Throughout the season of Great Lent, we invite you to donate any of the items listed above. You can drop off your donation in the church foyer. SAVE THE DATE We are in the process of creating a new directory for St George parishioners. We have reserved eight days in May to take these pictures. (May 10-14, May 17-19). The photo sessions will include hours during the day, night, and Saturday. We encourage full participation by all parishioners. A complete and updated directory is invaluable to all especially to our new parishioners. More information is coming. For now, please save these dates on your calendar. BISHOP ZAIDAN VISIT On Sunday April 3, Bishop Elias Zaidan will visit our parish to celebrate the Holy Year of Mercy. The celebration begins with the Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM followed by lunch and program in the large hall. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO 8:00 AM LITURGY THAT DAY. Please make your reservation for the lunch no later than Monday, March 28, 2016 with the number of guests in your party so that we can seat your party together. You may contact the church offices at or at stgeorgemaronitechurch@gmail.com and after all weekend liturgies starting Saturday March 12, There will be a charge of $15.00 per adults and $ for children 12 and under for the luncheon. ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP Applications are now being accepted for the St. George Scholarship. They are available in the church foyer or the office. Please turn in the applications to the church office no later than April 8, GOOD FRIDAY We would like to invite everyone to bring a flower or flowers to be placed on the coffin of Christ before it is placed in the tomb. These flowers will be blessed and passed out on Easter Sunday. PLIGRIMAGE BRIEFING There will be a pre-departure meeting on Wednesday, March 30th at 6:30 PM for those that will be going on the Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Fatima. 5

6 Miscellaneous LAS CORNER Bishop s Holy Year Prayer Intention: The intention for March : Sick and Sorrowful From Pope Francis God has caressed us with his mercy. Let us bring God s tender caress to others, to those who are in need. March 30 - Pre Departure trip briefing for the Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Fatima. April 3 - Jubilee Year of Mercy Celebration with Bishop Elias Zaidan. April Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Fatima. May 10-14, May Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions. 6

7 SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICE SCHEDULE Wednesday, March 23rd Lector: Joe Khattar 7:00 PM: Rite of the Lamp & Anointing with the Holy Oil Thursday of the Mysteries, March 24th 7:00 PM: Divine Liturgy & Washing of the Feet Lector: Michael Mery Ushers: Laney McMath, Toufic Khalife, Marcel Noujeim Greeters: Jacki George Altar Boys: Aaron Mery, Zack Karam, & Anthony Kuri Twelve Apostles: Christoper Geha, Caleb Carraway, Anthony Chebib, Jacob Farah, Youssef Hanna, Jonathan Imad, Andre Kuri, Maroun Harb, Iyla Noujeim, Paul El-Bayeh, Dean Martinez & Edward Martinez. Holy Hour Schedule: 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Ladies Altar Society 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Maronite Youth Organization 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Maronite Young Adults 11:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight: Holy Name Society Great Friday of the Crucifixion, March 25th 8:00 AM: Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, Lector: Pat Perillo 7:00 PM: Adoration of the Cross Lector: Ernest Karam Ushers: Joe Rivas, Mike Daly, Kevin Kearns & Stephen Walton Greeters: Soumaya Doenges Altar Boys: Harry Doenges, Jeremy Daly, Sean Salisbury, Kyle Salisbury Note: Suit and tie are required of Lectors and Ushers. Altar Boys should be dressed properly for all the services. Please, if you cannot serve, call the church office as soon as possible ( ). 7

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