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 May 22, 2016 Second Week of Pentecost The Most Holy Trinity 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 Merciful Like the Father!

2 MARONITE MINUTE Second Week of Pentecost May 22, 2016 MARIAN GLOSSARY ANNUNCIATION: The visit of the angel Gabriel to the virgin Mary to inform her that she was to be the mother of the Savior. After giving her consent to God's word, Mary became the mother of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. ASSUMPTION: The dogma which recognizes the Blessed Virgin Mary's singular participation in her Son's Resurrection by which she was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, when the course of her earthly life was finished. HAIL MARY: The prayer known in Latin as the Ave Maria. The first part of the prayer praises God for the gifts he gave to Mary as Mother of the Redeemer; the second part seeks her maternal intercession for the members of the Body of Christ, the Church, of which she is the Mother. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: The dogma proclaimed in Christian Tradition and defined in 1854, that from the first moment of her conception, Mary--by the singular grace of God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ--was preserved immune from original sin. MAGNIFICAT: The title commonly given to the Latin text and vernacular translation of the Canticle (or Song) of Mary that she recites at the time of the visitation. The canticle begins with My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord. MARY: The mother of Jesus. Because she is the mother of Jesus--Son of God and second Person of the Blessed Trinity--according to the flesh, she is rightly called the Mother of God (Theotokos). Mary is also called "full of grace," and "Mother of the Church," and in Christian prayer and devotion, "Our Lady," the "Blessed Virgin Mary," and the "New Eve." PRESENTATION: The presentation and dedication of Jesus to God by Mary and Joseph in the Temple (Lk 2:22-39), in accord with Mosaic Law concerning the first-born. At the Presentation, Simeon and Anna sum up the expectation of Israel for the long-awaited Messiah, the light of the nations and the glory of Israel, but also as a sign of contradiction. The presentation of the gifts, especially of bread and wine, is a preparatory rite for the liturgy of the Eucharist at Mass. ROSARY: A prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which repeats the privileged Marian prayer Ave Maria, or Hail Mary, in "decades" of ten prayers, each preceded by the Pater Noster ("Our Father") and concluded by the Gloria Patri (Glory Be to the Father), accompanied by meditation on the mysteries of Christ's life. The rosary was developed by medieval piety in the Latin church as a popular substitute for the liturgical prayer of the Hours. VIRGIN BIRTH: The conception of Jesus in the womb of the Virgin Mary solely by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Church's confession of faith in the virgin birth affirms that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit without human seed. VIRGIN MARY: The mother of Jesus, who is honored as "ever-virgin" for her perpetual virginity. VISITATION: At the annunciation, the angel Gabriel told Mary that she would be the mother of the savior. Gabriel also told Mary that her barren cousin, Elizabeth, had conceived a son in her old age. Mary went to visit her cousin and confirmed the truth of the angel s words. The time she spent with Elizabeth is referred to as the visitation. 2

3 Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy Sat. May 21st 5:00 PM Liturgy for Edward Romeo Montreuil req. by the Malouff Family Acts 33:22-4:4 Jn 14:27-31a Sun. May 22nd 8:00 AM Liturgy for Deacon Tom Billimek on the Anniversary of his Diaconal Ordination 11:00AM Liturgy for Bjorn Aune req. by Regina Aune Rom 11:25:36 The Most Holy Trinity Mt 28:16-20 Mon. May 23rd NO LITURGY Acts 4:5-12 Jn 15:1-8 Tues. May 24th 5:30 PM Liturgy for Bjorn Aune req. by Regina Aune Acts 4:13-22 Jn 15:9-14 Wed. May 25th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Betty Linnebur req. by Charles & Louise Malouff Acts 4:23-31 Jn 15:15-17 Thurs. May 26th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Theresa Rizzo req. by the Malouff Family Acts 5:1-11 Jn 15:18-21 Fri. May 27th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Margaret Gabriel Craig 54 year momorial mass Acts 5:12-21a Jn 15:22-27 Sat. May 28th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Elva Marie Hoffmann req. by Ted & Cathy Van Delden Acts 5:21b-33 Jn 16:1-4 Sun. May 29th 8:00 AM Liturgy for the intentions of the parishioners 11:00AM Liturgy for Toni Jeitani req. by his family 1Cor 2:1-10 Third Week of Pentecost Jn 14:21-27 We apologize for any inconvenience if a name of a loved one was misspelled or dropped off the list of masses by mistake. Stewardship May 15, $ 3, Second Collection- $

4 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, Sophie Abdo 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, Thelma O Shaughnessy, David Palazzo, 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 Delden, Ted Van Delden, Gene Viola, Joe Walker, Miriam Wells, Cathy Turcotte Wolfe, George Yamin. Elias Kalifa - July 1, 2015 Robert Beathe - July 7, 2015 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 Saturday, May 21st (5:00 PM) Lector: Joe Khattar Ushers: Ameen Al-Bahloly & Gladys Salisbury Greeters: Souraya Sarkis Altar Servers: Sean & Kyle Salisbury Saturday, May 28th (5:00 PM) Lector: Pat Perillo Ushers: Arthur Lang & Joe Rivas Greeters: Janie Rivas Altar Servers: Zack Karam & Aaron Mery Sunday, May 22nd Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann Lector: (11:00 AM) Brendan George Ushers: Toufic Khalife & Marcel Noujeim Greeters: Jo Sullivan Altar Servers: Charbel Elward & Maroun Harb Sunday, May 29th Lector: (8:00 AM) Ralphie Karam Lector: (11:00 AM) Michael Mery Ushers: David Sweeney & Larry Monsour Greeters: Peggy Karam & Christina Antoun Altar Servers: Anthony Kuri, Andre Kuri & Harry Doenges 4

5 SUNDAY MAY 22ND Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Rosary at 10:40 AM TUESDAY MAY 24TH 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 MAY 29TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Rosary at 10:40 AM FOOD & CLOTHING DRIVE We will continue to collect food, clothing/ shoes and baby product items to donate to local charities. All items will be collected on the last Sunday of the month. FATHER S DAY RAFFLE The Ladies Altar Society will be having a raffle and the drawing will be held on Father s Day, June 19,2016. Tickets will be sold after all liturgies. The cost per ticket is $5 each. Please support the Ladies Altar Society and their mission. For more information please call the church office at BACCALAUREATE LITURGY ALL graduates (High School, Undergraduate, Masters, Postgraduate, and Professional) are invited to attend the Baccalaureate Liturgy on June 5th, 2016 at 11:00 AM. If you are about to graduate or will graduate by August 2016, please call the Church office at or us at annette@stgeorgesa.org and give us your name so your achievement can be recognized. Please submit the information by Wednesday, June 1st, Community Life EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION Everyone is invited to join Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, May 29th, The celebration begins with noon Liturgy at San Fernando Cathedral immediately followed by the Archdiocesan-wide Eucharistic procession, led by the Archbishop, in the streets of San Antonio, from San Fernando Cathedral to San Francesco Di Paolo parish. Our Lord and Savior Jesus requests your presence. SAVE THE DATE June 4: we will be having a potluck dinner and a presentation on the pilgrimage to Lourdes and Fatima at 6:30 PM, at the MCC. June 17: the MYO will be sponsoring a garage sale and are asking if you have any donations to please drop them off at the church. If you have any questions please call the church office at July 23: Ladies Altar Society will be having a casino night. More info to follow. FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL It s that time of year again and we are getting ready for the 45th Annual Texas Folklife Festival. The festival dates and hours this year are: Friday, June 10, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday, June 11, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday, June 12, 12:00 NOON - 7:00 PM Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Please sign-up for at least two shifts. You can sign-up after all weekend liturgies or by calling the church office. Admission tickets for the festival can be purchased from the office or at the volunteer sign up table after all liturgies. The cost of the tickets are $8.00 pre sale or $12.00 at the gate. 5

6 Miscellaneous LAS CORNER We would like to let everyone know that we still have a limited number of small round kibbee trays available for sale as well as one pound of grape leaves. Cost is $ kibbee tray $12.00 grape leaves May 20 - Parish Meeting June 1 - Baccalaureate Liturgy June 4 - Pilgrimage Presentation and Potluck June Texas Folklife Festival June 17 - MYO Garage Sale June 19 - Father s Day LAS Raffle We also have cookbooks for Sale, $ each. From Pope Francis Bishop s Holy Year Prayer Intention: The intention for May: Remembering the Holy Virgin and all mothers. The world needs the courage, hope, faith and perseverance of Christ s followers. O ETERNAL TRINITY A prayer of St. Catherine of Sienna Eternal God, eternal Trinity, you have made the blood of Christ so precious through his sharing in your divine nature. You are a mystery as deep as the sea; the more I search, the more I find, and the more I find the more I search for you. But I can never be satisfied; what I receive will ever leave me desiring more. When you fill my soul I have an even greater hunger, and I grow more famished for your light. I desire above all to see you, the true light, as you really are. I have tasted and seen the depth of your mystery and the beauty of your creation with the light of my understanding. I have clothed myself with your likeness and have seen what I shall be. Eternal Father, you have given me a share in your power and the wisdom that Christ claims as his own, and your Holy Spirit has given me the desire to love you. You are my Creator, eternal Trinity, and I am your creature. You have made of me a new creation in the blood of your Son, and I know that you are moved with love at the beauty of your creation, for you have enlightened me. Eternal Trinity, Godhead, mystery deep as the sea, you could give me no greater gift than the gift of yourself. For you are a fire ever burning and never consumed, which itself consumes all the selfish love that fills my being. Yes, you are a fire that takes away the coldness, illuminates the mind with its light and causes me to know your truth. By this light, reflected as it were in a mirror, I recognize that you are the highest good, one we can neither comprehend nor fathom. And I know that you are beauty and wisdom itself. The food of angels, you gave yourself to man in the fire of your love. You are the garment which covers our nakedness, and in our hunger you are a satisfying food, for you are sweetness and in you there is no taste of bitterness, O triune God! 6

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