St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church

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1 St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church FR. BASSAM M. SAADE, D.MIN., PASTOR DEACON JACK MANHIRE, PH.D. Fr. Bassam MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil - 5 p.m. Sunday: & 11 a.m. Monday - Wednesday Thursday - Communion Service Friday - 5 p.m. Parish Council President - Amine Harb Women s League President - Paula Harb Music Director - Sharon Luhrs Office Manager/Secretary - Barbara Fidler Bulletin Editor - Diane Manhire 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 HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION As noted NOVENAS Following Weekday Masses St. Charbel - Mon. St. Joseph - Tues. Miraculous Medal - Wed. St. Jude - Thurs. Sacred Heart & St. Jude - Fri. Every 3 rd Friday - Divine Mercy Novena ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT & VENERATION OF ST. CHARBEL S RELIC Every 22 nd of the month from - 5 p.m. PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday - Closed BAPTISM Call the Parish Office for information. MATRIMONY Arrangements with Fr. Bassam 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 at 3:30 p.m. Confirmation - Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. RECONCILIATION Saturdays before the 5 p.m. mass or by appointment. COMMUNION FOR THE SICK Please call the Parish Office. 1st Week after the Holy Cross September 15-16, Dr. Phillips Blvd. Orlando, FL phone fax stjudemaronitecatholicchurch@gmail.com

2 From the Pastor's Desk Dear Beloved Parishioners, Mass Intentions I am putting in the bulletin our 2 financial statements for December 31, 2017 and July 31, 2018 to show you the up to date through July 31, Before I leave, I will give you the financial figures of our total financial statements until August 31, As you can see at the end of 2017, we had $306, in mortgage debt to be paid plus $3, in interest or a total of $310,195 as of July 31, All the mortgage was paid by August 2018 of $310,195 instead of the actual payoff date of April 1, The parish had a fund raiser to pay off the balance of approximately $100,000 which began in May 2018 and the parishioners raised $72,768 and the balance of this mortgage debt was paid from the parish accounts. Even after paying off the mortgage we still have $137, in the operating accounts, checking and savings. Sat 9/15 5 p.m. Sun 9/16 Sun 9/16 11 a.m. Mon 9/17 Tues 9/18 Wed 9/19 Thur 9/20 Fri p.m. Sat 9/22 5 p.m. Sun 9/23 Sun 9/23 11 a.m. + SI Claudia Bay & Xander Hopkins by the Bay Family + + Francis Mullahy RIP by Kristin Strickland + + SI Butler Family by Tom & Karen Butler + + SI Hinshaw Family by Bill Hinshaw + + SI Nasnas Family by Imad & Grace Nasnas + + Sophia Jagers RIP by Bill & Jackie Jagers + + Ted Chlastawa Happy Birthday SI by Stanley Chlastawa + Successful Surgery Virginia Torre SI by Brian & Michaella Sullivan + + SI St. Jude Parish by St. Jude Parishioners + + SI St. Jude Parish by St. Jude Parishioners + + Healing of Bing & Charlies SI by Imelda Peragallo + + SI Chlastawa Family by Stanley Chlastawa + + Joe Fee RIP by Charlotte & Harold Robinson + dorothy Schauer SI by Ellen M. + Bernabe & Nieves Cruz RIP by Evelyn Alcantara + SI St. Jude Parish by St. Jude Parishioners + Restituta Amparado RIP by Evelyn Alcantara SI = Special Intentions Thank you for your support and generosity to our parish and with our small parish existing funds of $137,089 in our operating account Fr. Elie, your new Pastor, will be able to keep the parish running and fix any necessary maintenance, fix the roof, get a new air conditioner for the church, seal the parking lot, paint the church or any other maintenance needed in the future. Thank you for your help and support as you can see in 9 years together we were able to perform miracles and help put our church, St. Jude, back on the map. Your help, support, kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated. May God bless you and reward you for all the good you are doing for our Parish Family. You will always be remembered in my prayers, please keep me in yours. With all my love, appreciation and gratitude to God and to you. Peace of Christ, Fr. Bassam WEEKLY COLLECTION for the weekend of September 8-9, 2018 Sunday Collection/Donations $2,055. Second Collection/Catholic University 407. Memorials 300. Candles & Gifts 165. Donations 381. Coffee/Sweets 84. Total Collections/Donations $3,392. # of envelopes: 75 # of attendees: 305 OUR SECOND COLLECTION This week: Operational Maintenance Next Week: Building Fund For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.

3 MEMORIALS To sponsor a religious gift in memory or honor of your loved one,or for a special intention, please call the parish office. CURRENT SPONSORS ALTAR CANDLES SPONSORS + + September - In memory of Joseph G. Hanna RIP + + October - In memory of Joseph G. Hanna RIP + + November - In memory of Joseph G. Hanna RIP + + December - In memory of Joseph G. Hanna RIP SANCTUARY LAMP SPONSORS + + September - In memory of Joseph G. Hanna RIP + + October - In memory of Joseph G. Hanna RIP + + November - In memory of Joseph G. Hanna RIP + + December - In memory of Joseph G. Hanna RIP ALTAR BREAD & WINE SPONSORS + + September - Elie Bitar RIP by Leila Dergan + + October - Torten Family RIP by Barbara Torten + + November - Reinhardt Family RIP by Barbara Torten + + December - Fagan Family by Bill & Elizabeth Fagan CHARCOAL & INCENSE SPONSORS + + September - SI Dergan & Bitar Families by Leila Dergan + + October - Fagan's Intentions by Bill & Elizabeth Fagan + + November - Fagan's Intentions by Bill & Elizabeth Fagan + + December - Available SPECIAL INTENTIONS + + September - For Our St. Jude Parish by Bill & Elizabeth Fagan + + October - For Our Family by Bill & Elizabeth Fagan + + November - For Our Country by Bill & Elizabeth Fagan + + December - Available CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1 st Tuesday of each month Parish Council Mtg.7 p.m. First Communion Classes Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. Every Saturday Portuguese Mass 8 p.m. 22 nd of each month Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & St. Charbel Relic Veneration - 5 p.m. Festival of Baskets Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church IT'S TIME TO GET READY! If you can help us with a basket of merchandise, monetary or gift certificate to help us in our efforts, we would appreciate it. Because this is a major fundraiser, every parishioner is asked to participate in this event. Please make a tray, basket, or perhaps give an equivalent donation. It is because of the kindness of people like you that we are able to offer this special event and make it even better than last year. You can be as creative as you like. Items must be new merchandise Baskets may be dropped off to the church social hall as soon as possible and no later than October 7. Wrap attractively in clear wrap. Some popular suggestions for themed baskets: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Anniversaries, Liquor/Wine, Religious, Cleaning Items, Children (boys and/or girls), Food Themes (Italian Night, chocolate, cheese, coffee, tea, etc.), Collectibles, Pets, Movie Night with Snacks, Lottery Tickets, Cash. VALUE OF BASKETS Regular (green): up to $40 Super (yellow): up to $80 Mega (orange): up to $120 Silent Auction: over $120 Food & Refreshments will be available the day of the event for purchase. FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES HAVE BEGUN Registration forms for our First Communion classes are available in the church lobby and office. The cost for each student is $100 and they must be at least in the second grade in school. Along with the registration form and fee you must also bring a copy of their Baptismal certificate.

4 1ST SUNDAY AFTER THE HOLY CROSS 2 Timothy 2:1-10 So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well. Bear your share of hardship along with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. To satisfy the one who recruited him, a soldier does not become entangled in the business affairs of life. Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner s crown except by competing according to the rules. The hardworking farmer ought to have the first share of the crop. Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David: such is my gospel, for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, together with eternal glory. Mark 10:35-45 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him and said to him, Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you. He replied, What do you wish (me) to do for you? They answered him, Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the other at your left. Jesus said to them, You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the cup that I drink or be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized? They said to him, We can. Jesus said to them, The cup that I drink, you will drink, and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right or at my left is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared. When the ten heard this, they became indignant at James and John. Jesus summoned them and said to them, You know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Next Week s Readings: 1 Cor 15:19-34 & Mt 24:1-14 DAILY READINGS Mon. Rev 1:1-8 & Mk 8:34-9:1 Tues. Rev 1:9-20 & Mk 9:33-37 Wed. Rev 2:1-7 & Mk 9:38-50 Thurs. Rev. 2:8-11 & Mk 10:17-27 Fri. Rev. 2:12-17 & Mk 10:28-31 Sat. Rev. 2:18-29 & Mt 20:1-16 NEWS FROM ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ORLANDO This summer, don t settle for a low tradein price; instead donate your car, truck, boat, motorcycle or RV, and turn it into an invaluable gift that helps St. Vincent de Paul Orlando continue our efforts to help people in need across Central Florida. Call or visit svdporlando.org to get started on your vehicle donation today. Thanks! POPE FRANCIS INTENTIONS SEPTEMBER Christianity does not exist without the Cross. The Cross is not an ornament to place on the altar but is the mystery of God s love who takes our sins upon Himself. Pope Francis Share the fullness of your heart with your spouse. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends. The next weekend in the Central Florida area will be October 5th through 7th in Orlando. To get more information or to register call Bob/Sheila or go to WWME.ORG. You will be glad you did! Universal Young People in Africa That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.

5 SL Jude Maronite Catholic. Church Balance Sheet As of December 3i, 2017 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Cash Building Fund Charity Account Church Operating Account Oonations/Religiom; Education Festival Account Golf Accoun1 On!ine Donations Bank Account Women's League Account Youth Group Total Cash Total Checking/Savings Total Current Assets Fixed Assets Church Church Church Replacement Value Land Total Church Furnishings & Equipment Rectory Land - Rectory Rectory Pine Haven Ct Rectory Replacement Value Total Rectory Total Fixed Assets Other Assets Rent & Utility Deposits Total Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Mortgage Payable Mortgage - Principal Payments Mortgage Payable Total Mortgage Payable Total Long Tenn Liabilities Total Liabilities Equity Net assets. - Unrestricted Net Income Total Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY Dec 31, 17 43, , , , , i10, , , , , , ,563, , ,769, , , , , , ,449, , , ,788, , , , , , ,425, , ,481, ,788, o _ "

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7 LECTOR-USHER SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER / st Sunday after Holy Cross 2 Tim 2:1-10 & Mk 10: p.m. Lector: Leo Black (E) Ushers: Kathy Morrell & Stan Chlastawa Lector: Jezebelle Kinealy (E&S) Ushers: Carlos Fernandez & Hank Dressel 11 a.m. Lector: Rita Wakim (E) & Amine Harb (A) Ushers: Tony Rouhana & Amine Harb 9/ nd Sunday after Holy Cross 1 Cor 15:19-34 & Mt 24: p.m. Lector: Bob Rodgers (E) Ushers: Diane Manhire & Michele Rodgers Lector: Maria Clark (E&S) Ushers: Ted Khoury & Pat Nichols 11 a.m. Lectors: Sam Wakim (E) & Lillian Farran Ushers: Tony Rouhana & Amine Harb 9/ rd Sunday after Holy Cross Phil 3:17-4:1 & Mt 24: p.m. Mike Mangan (E) Ushers: Hank Dressel & Stan Chlastawa Lector: Luis Martell (E&S) Ushers: Larry & Debra Mancuso 11 a.m. Lectors: Nour Zikra (E) & Nader Zikra (A) Ushers; Tony Rouhana & Amine Harb We are in desperate need of Lectors and Ushers at all masses, especially 5 p.m. English readers, English & Spanish readers, & 11 a.m. English & Arabic readers. Ushers are needed at all masses. Please Deacon Jack at DeaconJack&SaintJudeChurch.org or call the Parish Office at if you can help. We need Altar Boys (Boys are eligible to be Altar Boys once they have made their First Communion.) Training will be provided. Please call the Parish Office at 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 FROM THE DEACON S DESK Q. What is grace? Are there different kinds of grace? A. We will assume that this question does not mean grace before/after meals or the song, Amazing Grace but is referring to God s grace. In the short space of the Deacon s Desk, it is near impossible to provide a full and proper answer. For those readers who are using the Catholic Catechism as a reference see Part Three, Section II. The Catechism s short definition is that grace is the FREE and UNDESERVED GIFT that God gives us to respond to our vocation to become his adopted children. Notice the words: free undeserved and gift. There is nothing man can do to merit grace, because it is a gift. There are two types of grace: sanctifying grace and actual grace. Our reality is that our natural nature will never be able to be in the front of the divine and all Holy Trinity. The natural can never be with God, who is supernatural. Our loving Father thus gave us a soul that is supernatural. It has the ability to be divine for we are made in the image and likeness of God. Sanctifying grace stays in the soul. It s what makes the soul holy; it gives the soul supernatural life. It is supernatural life. In many ways it is very simple. If we die with sanctifying grace dwelling in our souls we have the equipment we need to live in heaven (we may need to be purified through the process of purgatory). To live in heaven we need supernatural life. We then will be in perfect and absolute union with God, the source of all life. So how do we receive this gift of sanctifying grace? Very simple through the sacraments and it all starts with Baptism. Every time we receive a sacrament we receive more sanctifying grace. This is especially true when we receive the Blessed Sacrament the Eucharist. It is why the Church encourages us to receive Holy Communion as often as possible. Can we lose sanctifying grace and how? Yes, we can los sanctifying grace by committing serious sin what we call mortal sin. Again, our all loving Father through His divine mercy gives us the sacrament of reconciliation. It removes the stain of sin and gives us more sanctifying grace. If our soul is spiritually dead, we cannot live in heaven. We will face an eternity of spiritual death: the utter separation of our spirit from God. The worst part of this eternal separation will be that we ourselves would have caused it to be that way. The Deacon is not trying to frighten the reader but serious sin is just that serious. Our society today downplays sin. On the other hand, the Church s sacraments are so wonderful and again, we often downplay just how important the sacraments are. Actual grace is given to us by God as an aid to help us along our journey to heaven. It is a supernatural push or encouragement. It s transient. It does not live in the soul, but acts on the soul from the outside. It gets our will and intellect moving so we can seek out and keep sanctifying grace. In summary what is grace? Imagine yourself transported instantaneously to the bottom of the ocean. What s the very first thing you ll do? That s right: die. You d die because you aren t equipped to live underwater. You don t have the right breathing apparatus. If you want to live in the deep blue sea, you need equipment you aren t provided with naturally. You need something that will elevate you above your nature - something super- (that is, above ) natural, such as oxygen tanks. It s much the same with our souls. Grace gives us the equipment to live for eternity with the pure supernatural with the ever loving God. God Bless You, Deacon Jack DeaconJack@SaintJudeChurch.org