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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 P a r a l y t i c 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:

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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. March 11 Intentions Healing of the Paralytic Available Daylight Savings Time Begins March 18 Intentions Available Healing of the blind man 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 Daylight Savings Time begins Monday 5th week of Lent Healing of the Paralytic 1 Tim 5: 24-6:5 / Mk 2: 1-12 Pope St Gregory Eph 5: 3-13 / Mk 5: 1-20 Tuesday 1 Tim 1: 1-8 / Mk 6: Wednesday Eh 6: 1-9 / Lk 7: Thursday 2 Tim 1: 6-14 / Mk 4: Friday Saturday Sunday March 11 March 18, 2018 Stations of the Cross Phil 2: / Lk 4: St Patrick Col 3: 23-4:7 / Mk 7: Hosanna Week Healing of the Blind man 2 Cor 10: 1-7 / Mk 10: 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.

4 On March 18, 2018 we are having a second collection for the Easter Flowers. If you would like to remember loved ones and give thanks for blessings through Easter flower donations. To make a dedication, please use your envelope, see picture above, to specify the dedication: in loving memory of OR in Honor of. place your envelope in the Sunday Collection or mail it to us by March 27, Make checks payable to Maronite Mission of charlotte and specify Easter flowers in the memo line. Names will be remembered on Easter Sunday and names will be placed on the altar during the Easter Season.

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6 Financial corner 2nd collections Honor The Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruit of all thine increase. - Prov. 3: 9 Sunday March 04, 2018 Weekly Offering $ Online Giving $ Support for Bishop s Appeal Mar 04 Mar 11 Mar 18 Mar 30 March 2018 Support For Bishop s Appeal Building Fund Easter Flower Offering Holy Land $30.00 Luncheon $ Capital Campaign $ $1, 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 (3yrs) $104, Remaining $ 97, Total received $7, Number of Donors 17 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 $104,400.00

7 Parish Ministries Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Turn your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday. You don't want to be late for Mass. :) First Communion. The last call for families who want their kids to receive their first communion. Contact abouna BEFORE March 15, Sincere Condolences. Our Sincere Condolences to Mr. Wadih Zakhim & family for the passing of his mother the late Zahia Zakhim in Lebanon on Monday March 5, Our sincere condolences go as well to Dr. Wassim Nadra who lost his aunt the late Salwa Khoury on February 22 in Lebanon. May they both rest in peace and their loved ones be comforted. Mass Cards are available upon request if you would like to remember the deceased ones in Liturgy Intention. 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 April 08, 2018 right after the Divine Liturgy. Parish Council. Our next Parish Council meeting will be held on Thursday April 05, 2018 at 7 pm at the main Campus in Ballantyne Room NLC 104. Financial Committee meeting. Our nest meeting will be on May 8, 2018 in Room NLC104. 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. Feast Of St Joseph. Mark your calendar and Join us on Sunday March 18, 2018 to celebrate the feast of St Joseph. The Divine Liturgy will be followed by a Saj Luncheon. 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. Luke Thursday March 15, 2018 at 7.00 PM St Gabriel Wednesday March 21, 2018 at 7.00 PM St. John Neumann Thursday March 22, 2018 at 7.00 PM March Tony Choueiri George Francis Judy Harmouch Sandrine El Khoury John Raad Andrew Raad Joe Raad This chart is based on our data. If your birthday is not mentioned contact us so we update our data.

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9 5 th Annual Festival Of Lebanon SAVE THE DATE Saturday September 22, AM 7 PM St. Matthew Catholic Church 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy Charlotte NC Something for everyone to enjoy! Hosted by : Saint Stephen Maronite Catholic Church

10 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 Mrs. Liliane Richa (704) the representative of Project Roots in Charlotte 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.

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12 The National Apostolate of Maronites Presents The 25 th Annual Spring Raffle Only 420 Tickets are printed Donation: $100 per ticket This just may be the year your lucky number is chosen!!!! $17, In Cash Prizes!!! 1st Prize $10, nd Prize $3, rd Prize $2, th Prize $1, th Prize $1, Only 420 Tickets Printed - $100 Each This year's drawing will be held on April 22 rd, 2018 at St. Maron in Torrington, Connecticut Thank you for your support in previous years for this raffle fund-raiser, as it is an important part of the NAM annual budget. We are counting on your generosity once again, to support our community projects. To purchase a personal ticket(s) or to help us in selling tickets please contact the National Office. All requests and payments must be received by April 15 th, For further information or to reserve tickets, please: Mike J. Naber Executive Director NAM P.O. Box 717 Yonkers, NY phone, fax