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S a i n t S t e p h e n M a r o n i t e C a t h o l i c C h u r c h A m e m b e r o f t h e E p a r c h y O f S t M a r o n O f B r o o k l y n @StStephenMaroniteCatholicChurch @StStephenNC

Gospel. Weekly Bulletin [02-25-2018] H e a l i n g o f T h e H e m o r r h a g i n g w o m a n Administrator Rev. Elias KHALIL Divine Liturgy Schedule Sunday 12.

1 S a i n t S t e p h e n M a r o n i t e C a t h o l i c C h u r c h A m e m b e r o f t h e E p a r c h y O f S t M a r o n O f B r o o k l saintstephennc P a r i s h M i s s i o n : The Mission of Saint Stephen Maronite Catholic Church is to grow a faithful, hospitable Maronite Community striving to live by the truth and charity of the Gospel. Weekly Bulletin [ ] H e a l i n g o f T h e H e m o r r h a g i n g w o m a n Administrator Rev. Elias KHALIL Divine Liturgy Schedule Sunday pm Location 4116 Waxhaw -Marvin Rd Waxhaw, NC Mission Office Hours Tuesday Friday 9 am-4 PM saintstephenmaronitechurch@gmail.com Tel: (704) ext.# 1043 P.O.BOX Charlotte, NC SACRAMENTS BAPTISM & CHRISMATIONS: Preparation is required. We encourage this to begin at least one month before the Baptism. MARRIAGES: Arrangements six (6) months in advance. CONFESSIONS: Sunday PM & by appointment NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to our parish family. Please be sure to register with our parish by calling the Parish office. SICK CALLS : If someone is hospitalized or sick please let us know by calling the Parish House office. WEBSITE:

2 Fulfill the Dream of Your Grandparents... Reconnect with Lebanon! CLAIM YOUR LEBANESE CITIZENSHIP before it is too late! The new Lebanese Nationality Reacquisition Law that enables you to do so will expire soon! Register your Birth and Marriage in Lebanon via Project Roots, No Hassle and No Fee. Your registration will NOT jeopardize your American citizenship. It will, however, help Lebanon maintain demographic and cultural diversity. Contact one of Project Roots representatives today and begin your registration process. You can even begin the process on the following webpage: or on the Mobile APP ( If you are already registered, please refer another family to register and help spread the word about this free service. You will be making a difference!

3 M a s s I n t e n t i o n s If you would like to request an intention please remember to submit your intentions for Liturgy ASAP. February 25 Intentions Available Healing of the Hemorrhaging Woman March 04 Intentions Available Parable of the Prodigal Son S a c r a m e n t s The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at St Matthew Catholic Church. The reconciliation rooms are located in the main church building directly near the entrance to the Daily Mass Chapel. Both the face-to-face and discreet methods are offered: Wednesdays: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Saturday: 4 to 5 p.m. Or Sunday Before and after Mass with Fr. Elias in the south Campus. Or by request. Presentation of the Gifts The presentation of the gifts to the Altar is a beautiful way to celebrate Liturgy. We are looking for families or individuals to present the gifts every Sunday during the Divine Liturgy. We encourage all of you to sign up for the gifts offering either by calling abouna at (704) ext 1043 or by sending us an to the following address ASAP saintstephenmaronitechurch@gmail.com Mass Intentions If you would like to request an intention please remember to submit your intentions for Liturgy ASAP. The norm is to have One Intention per Liturgy but since we are having only one Liturgy per week and for pastoral reasons. We may have up to Three intentions per Liturgy. Sunday Readings of the week February 25 March 04, 2018 Third week of Lent Healing of the Hemorrhaging woman 2 Cor 7: 4-11 / Lk 8: Monday 1 Tim 4: 9-16 / Jn 8: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday St. Thalaleus 2 Cor 8: 1-9 / Mt 23: 1-12 Sts. Koura & Marana Gal 2: 1-7 / Mt 17: St. Domnina Gal 1 : 1-10 / Lk 17: St John Maron Phil 1: / Mt 5: St. Thomas Aquinas 2 Tim 3: 1-9 / Mt 12: th week of Lent Parable of the Prodigal Son 2 Cor 13: 5-13 / Lk 15: For the daily bible readings visit Or download the daily readings app EVANGELIZO from the app store on your phone and read the daily readings of the Divine Liturgy from the Maronite Catholic calendar.

Financial corner 2nd collections Honor The Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruit of all

00 Support for Bishop s Appeal $240.00 $ 697.

Bishop s Appeal Support For Bishop s Appeal Today we begin our 2017-2018 Capital Campaign.

Please consider making a tax-deductible and generous donation to our church building fund over the

Any amount you donate is appreciated today and generations to come.

org/2018-capital-campaign/ Your weekly donation will maintain our mission in it s journey and keep

Please remember our Mission by maintaining your donation through our Online Service by visiting our

4 Financial corner 2nd collections Honor The Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruit of all thine increase. - Prov. 3: 9 Sunday Feb 18, 2018 Weekly Offering $ Online Giving $ Support for Bishop s Appeal $ $ Feb 04 Feb 11 Feb 18 Feb 25 Fe b r u a r y Parish Programs Building Fund Support for Bishop s Appeal Support For Bishop s Appeal Today we begin our Capital Campaign. We come to you, asking your help to build a home for St Stephen. Please consider making a tax-deductible and generous donation to our church building fund over the next 3 years. We have a goal of $ 300, for the Capital Campaign. Any amount you donate is appreciated today and generations to come. For More information Call: (704) ext Or visit Your weekly donation will maintain our mission in it s journey and keep our doors open. Please remember our Mission by maintaining your donation through our Online Service by visiting our Website and clicking on the following link: Total Pledged $101, Remaining to Raise $ 198, YTD received $6, Number of Donors 16 Donors donate/ Thank you in advance for your generosity When enrolling please make sure to schedule your donations on Sunday so you help the mission reduce the charges on the transactions. $300 K $101,400.00

P a r i s h M i n i s t r i e s Congratulations! We congratulate our parishioner Mr. Camille Harmouch and his family on the opening of his new UPS store located at 10020 Monroe Rd, Charlotte NC 28270.

The following catholic churches are holding penance services during Lent. We encourage each one of you to seek the sacrament of Reconciliation. St. Thomas Aquinas Wednesday Feb.

Stephen Youth Group meeting the first Sunday of every month, after mass. The first meeting will be held on March 03, 2018 right after the Divine Liturgy. Parish Council.

The date of our next meeting will be announced soon. First Holy Communion. The First Holy Communion this year will be celebrated on Sunday May 27, 2018.

Hafli Committee. We are seeking volunteers to join our Hafli Committee and help plan for our 6th Annual Hafli on May 05, 2018.

5 P a r i s h M i n i s t r i e s Congratulations! We congratulate our parishioner Mr. Camille Harmouch and his family on the opening of his new UPS store located at Monroe Rd, Charlotte NC Stations of the Cross. Join us this coming Friday February 16, 2018 to pray the Stations of the Cross at 7 pm at the daily mass chapel at St Matthew in Ballantyne. Lenten Penance Services. The following catholic churches are holding penance services during Lent. We encourage each one of you to seek the sacrament of Reconciliation. St. Thomas Aquinas Wednesday Feb. 28, 2018 at 6 PM St Vincent De Paul Thursday March 01, 2018 at 7.00 PM St Matthew Tuesday March 06, 2018 at 7.30 PM Maronite Youth. We will be having the St. Stephen Youth Group meeting the first Sunday of every month, after mass. The first meeting will be held on March 03, 2018 right after the Divine Liturgy. Parish Council. Our next Parish Council meeting will be held on Thursday March 01, 2018 at 7 pm at the main Campus in Ballantyne Room NLC 104. Financial Committee meeting. The date of our next meeting will be announced soon. First Holy Communion. The First Holy Communion this year will be celebrated on Sunday May 27, Families who are interested please contact Abouna ASAP. On other note, if anyone of you is interested in helping abouna prepare the children for their first communion contact abouna as well. Hafli Committee. We are seeking volunteers to join our Hafli Committee and help plan for our 6th Annual Hafli on May 05, our Second meeting will be held on Sunday Feb 25, 2018 right after the Divine Liturgy. MPC Game Night. Join the MPC for their first ever game night! The evening will be filled with games for everyone! Bingo, Trivia, Backgammon, Tarneeb, Leekha, and Uno will all be set up for the enjoyment of the community. You will not go hungry during the festivities as food and drink will also be available for purchase. Come be a part of something new and exciting for the MPC! Date: Saturday, March 10 from 7-10:30pm at St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, 5108 Kuykendall Road, Charlotte. Price: $5 per Game Played. For information contact: mpc.charlotte@gmail.com Every first Sunday of each month the St Stephen Mission will be offering the Divine Liturgy for the good intentions of those who are celebration their birthday in the upcoming month. If you would like your name to be mentioned in the Mass intentions us and let us know when is your birthday or simply write down your name on the birthday sheets that they are available at the church. Is God Calling You? Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Seminary will be holding a discernment weekend from Friday April 13 to Sunday April 15 in Washington DC. If you know of anyone discerning a vocation to the priesthood, or would like to know more, please call Fr. Dominique Hanna ( ) or speak directly to your pastor.

S a i n t S t e p h e n

S a i n t S t e p h e n M a r o n i t e C a t h o l i c C h u r c h A m e m b e r o f t h e E p a r c h y O f S t M a r o n O f B r o o k l y n @StStephenMaroniteCatholicChurch @StStephenNC saintstephennc