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1 1013 Ellsworth Street Philadelphia PA May 31-June 1, 2014 First Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23 A reading from St. Paul to the Ephesians. Your blessing father Brothers and Sisters: I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love towards all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. Praise be to God always.

2 رسالة القد يس بولس إلى أهل أفسس يا إ خو ت ي أ ن ا أ ي ض ا وق د س م ع ت بإ ي م ان ك م ب الر ب ي س وع وم ح ب ت ك م ل ج م يع اإل خ و ة الق د يس ين ال أ ز ال أ ش ك ر اهلل م ن أ ج ل ك م وأ ذ ك ر ك م في ص ل وات ي ل ي ع ط ي ك م إ له ر ب ن ا ي س وع الم س يح أ ب و الم ج د ر وح ٱلح ك م ة والو ح ي في م ع ر ف ت ك م ل ه ف ي ن ير ع ي ون ق ل وب ك م ل ت ع ل م وا م ا ه و ر ج اء د ع و ت ه وم ا ه و غ ن ى م ج د م يراث ه في الق د يس ين وم ا ه ي ع ظ م ة ق د ر ت ه الف ائ ق ة م ن أ ج ل ن ا ن ح ن الم ؤ م ن ين ب ح س ب ع م ل ع ز ة ق و ت ه ال ذي ع م ل ه في الم س يح إ ذ أ ق ام ه م ن ب ي ن األ م و ات وأ ج ل س ه إ لى ي م ين ه في الس م او ات ف وق ك ل ر ئ اس ة وس ل ط ان وق و ة وس ي اد ة وك ل ٱس م م س م ى ال في هذ ا الد ه ر وح س ب ب ل في اآلتي أ ي ض ا وأ خ ض ع ك ل ش يء ت ح ت ق د م ي ه وج ع ل ه ف و ق ك ل ش يء ر أ س ا ل لك ن يس ة وه ي ج س د ه وم ل ؤ ه ه و ال ذي ي م أل الك ل في الك ل. والتسبيح هلل دائما" Gospel Reading: John 13:31-35 The Apostle Writes: When he had gone out, Jesus said, Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, "Where I am going, you cannot come." I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. This is the truth. Peace be with you. إنجيل القد يس يوحن ا ل م ا خ ر ج ي ه وذا اإلسخري وط ي ق ال ي س وع: "أ آلن م ج د ٱب ن اإل ن س ان وم ج د اهلل ف يه. إ ن ك ان اهلل ق د م ج د ف يه ف ٱهلل س ي م ج د ه في ذ ات ه وح اال ي م ج د ه. ي ا أ و الدي أ ن ا م ع ك م ب ع د ز م ن ا ق ل يال. س ت ط ل ب ون ي ولك ن م ا ق ل ت ه ل ل ي ه ود أ ق ول ه ل ك م ٱآلن: ح ي ث أ ن ا أ م ض ي ال ت ق د ر ون أ ن ت م أ ن ت أ ت وا. و ص ي ة ج ديد ة أ ع ط يك م أ ن ت ح ب وا ب ع ض ك م ب ع ض ا. أ ج ل أ ن ت ح ب وا ب ع ض ك م ب ع ض ا ك م ا أ ن ا أ ح ب ب ت ك م. ب هذ ا ي ع ر ف الج م يع أ ن ك م ت الم يذ ي إ ن ك ان فيك م ح ب ب ع ض ك م ل ب ع ض"

1013 Ellsworth Street Philadelphia PA 19147 May 31- June 1, 2014 7TH SUNDAY OF PENTOCOST WELCOME TO SEMINARIAN AARON SANDBOTHE We

Bishop Gregory has appointed Aaron to our parish for one month so that he can experience parish life.

Please introduce yourself to him and welcome him in the true South Philly tradition.

to all of our 2014 graduates. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONES AND BEEPERS WHEN YOU ENTER THE CHURCH.

Father Vincent Farhat, Pastor Father Richard Cannuli, Weekend Assistant Theresa Mowad graduated from Exeter High School and will be

Christopher Sholy received his AA degree with honors in Civil Engineering from Mercer County College and will be attending Rutgers

Georgette Nassar-Raie received her BA in Science and Information Technology from Peirce College.

Guovanna Shoukri received her BA from Drexel University in Biological Sciences.

He is planning to attend Tulane No one heals himself by wounding another. St. Ambrose University s School of Medicine.

3 1013 Ellsworth Street Philadelphia PA May 31- June 1, TH SUNDAY OF PENTOCOST WELCOME TO SEMINARIAN AARON SANDBOTHE We welcome Aaron Sandbothe to St. Maron Church. Bishop Gregory has appointed Aaron to our parish for one month so that he can experience parish life. Aaron has much to offer us and it is my hope that he will benefit from this vibrant and wonderful community. Please introduce yourself to him and welcome him in the true South Philly tradition SAINT MARON GRADUATES We are so very proud of our young people from Saint Maron Church and we extend our joyful congratulations to all of our 2014 graduates. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONES AND BEEPERS WHEN YOU ENTER THE CHURCH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. Father Vincent Farhat, Pastor Father Richard Cannuli, Weekend Assistant Theresa Mowad graduated from Exeter High School and will be attending Ursinus College in the fall. Christopher Sweetman graduated from Highland High School with honors. Christopher Sholy received his AA degree with honors in Civil Engineering from Mercer County College and will be attending Rutgers University in the fall for his Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering. Georgette Nassar-Raie received her BA in Science and Information Technology from Peirce College. She was Summa Cum Laude for her class. Sylvia Shoukri received her BA from Drexel University in Biological Sciences. Guovanna Shoukri received her BA from Drexel University in Biological Sciences. George Sayde received his Bachelor s Degree in Physics from University of Pennsylvania. He is planning to attend Tulane No one heals himself by wounding another. St. Ambrose University s School of Medicine. Congratulations to all of you on your achievements and may God continue to bless you and your families. MANY THANKS On behalf of the entire community of Saint Maron, we wish to thank David Eddis for tiling our newly installed walk-in cooler. This will be a great help to us as we approach our summer festival. Father Michael Marrone, Weekend Assistant Sr. Nahida Al-Sawa, CSFN, Director of Religious Education St. Maron s Church Office: Hall Reservations: Emergency Number: or CHURCH S: Church Office: saintmaronphiladelphia@hotmail.com Sr. Nahida Al-Sawa: saintmaronreligioused@hotmail.com Sr. Nahida s cell number: P(2) N.A.M.

4 FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER MEETING As the festival is quickly approaching we will have a festival meeting for all who are volunteering on Sunday, June 1, 2014, immediately following coffee hour in the church hall. I ask everyone who is willing to help to please stay for just a few moments after coffee. Thank you for your support and hard work in this huge fund raising effort. SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR DAILY LITURGIES Beginning June 9, 2014, there will be no scheduled daily liturgies. I will still celebrate daily and if you are interested in coming on a particular day please call me at the office so that I can inform you of the time. Have a safe and blessed summer. FOOD PREP FOR FESTIVAL Mary Salloum is preparing food for the festival on Tuesday, June 3 rd, Wednesday, June 4 th, and Thursday, June 5 th. Mary asks that everyone who is able and willing to help prepare this food to please come to the Church hall at 9:00 am. Thank you for your help FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIPS Thank you for support for our 2014 festival. Platinum Memory of Isabel Iocco The Koway Family Esposito s Meats, Inc. Elite Auto Service Dr. Serge Jabbour, MD Dr. and Mrs. Pascal Jabbour Dr. and Mrs. James Khoury Cedar s Mediterranean Foods, Haverhill, MA Pat s King of Steaks Gold Philip and Vivian Rai Boujaoude Family Towne and Country Roofing Anonymous Silver Aliss Raai Takfoor St. Sharbel Church, Newtown Square The Mirra Family Albert Boulos Family Quinn s Flowers Ronald Rex Piselli Funeral Home The Cherkis Family Anonymous Donation John R. Deady Funeral Home The Lam Family Memory of Joseph Estaphan Joe and Josephine Scavola Mr. and Mrs. George Sewan Monti-Rago Funeral Home Kenneth and Evelyn Small & Alfred and Norman Karam Philadelphia Public Record The Tayoun Family Bronze The Truscello Family Margo Gussin Joe George Dr. John Dahdah Nassif Maroun Paul Giordano Jean Richa Mr. Nick Giovannucci Ms. Yasmine Alice FESTIVAL DABKE TROOPS Rehearsals for the Dabke Troops will held on Friday, June 6, 2014, at the Church hall. Rehearsals for ages 5-8 will begin at 5:00 pm and rehearsals for ages 9-12 will be at 6:00 pm. Fadia Salloum and Claudine El Hajal have offered their time to teach the children these dances. We ask that the children please attend every rehearsal. The children will perform each day of the festival and I know they will steal the hearts of those who attend. Thank you for your commitment. PLEASE SAVE THE DATE The National Apostolate of Maronites will be holding the 51 st Annual Maronite Convention in Pittsburgh, PA, from Wednesday, July, 2-Sunday, July 5, There will be wonderful workshops, talks, and exhibits to enjoy as well as great entertainment. Brochures are available in the back of the Church. I

hope many of you will be able to attend. LITURGY INTENTIONS SAT. May 31, 2014, 6:00 pm SUN. June 1, 2014, 11 am, Liturgy is being offered in memory of John Kouri requested by Rose Kouri and family.

June 7, 2014, @ 6:00 pm, Liturgy is being offered for the soul of Nicholas and Viola Stella requested by Linda Stella. May their souls rest in peace. SUN.

5 hope many of you will be able to attend. LITURGY INTENTIONS SAT. May 31, 2014, 6:00 pm SUN. June 1, 2014, 11 am, Liturgy is being offered in memory of John Kouri requested by Rose Kouri and family. May his soul rest in peace. MON. June 2, 2014, 6:00 pm TUE. June 3, 2014, 9:00 am WED. June 4,2014, 6:00 pm THU. June 5, 2014, 9:00 am SAT. June 7, 6:00 pm, Liturgy is being offered for the soul of Nicholas and Viola Stella requested by Linda Stella. May their souls rest in peace. SUN. June 8, 11:00 am, Liturgy is being offered for the souls of May Rashid Sukkarieh requested by Naji and Rania Sukkarieh and family. May her soul rest in peace. SUMMER FESTIVALS Together we can support our sister Churches by attending their summer festivals. The schedules for upcoming festivals are listed below: OUR LADY OF LEBANON, BROOKLYN, NY MAY 31 - JUNE 1, 2014 ST. SHARBEL, SOMERSET, NJ JUNE 6-8, 2014 ST. MARON, PHILADELPHIA, PA JUNE 13-15, 2014 OUR LADY STAR OF THE EAST, PLEAS- ANTVILLE, NJ JUNE 20-22, 2014 PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the world, show forth, we beseech Thee, in Thy Church the Holy Spirit with whose power the apostles were so abundantly filled. We thank Thee for the blessings bestowed upon the work of priests and religious; and we pray that Thou wilt add to the number of those who now pray, labor, and sacrifice themselves for Thy glory and the salvation of souls. Give them unselfish zeal for Thy glory. O good Jesus, give us more priests and religious after Thine own heart. Amen. PRAYER FOR SOLDIERS During these difficult times, we remember those family members and friends in faraway places. Let us lift in prayer the many women and men serving overseas in our armed forces. May they know of our respect and gratitude and be kept safe in the Lord s love. Amen. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Please know that confession is available before liturgies. You may also call me to set up an appointment. We will be scheduling confessions throughout the season of Lent in conjunction with Eucharistic Adoration. These times will be published in the bulletin as well as announced at Di- PLEASE SAVE THE DATE

6 vine Liturgy. IN OUR PRAYERS Please keep in your prayers Robert Cherfane, Alan Sacilowski, Donny Pizzi, Mrs. Rose Kouri, Betty Antrilli, and Bonnie Sabatini. We ask Almighty God to bless them with good health so that they may join us in the Church and give TRANSLATION Need documents translated from Arabic/French/Italian into English? Call William Hanna IMMIGRATION We provide you with the best service and the least expensive! Cosmetic, Implant and Restorative Dentistry Dr. Fred Haddad Greentree Road. Sewell, NJ Quinn s Flowers Flowers For All Occcasions glory and thanksgiving to God. Please notify the Church office of any family member who is ill so that we may remember them in our daily prayers and on our altar of intentions. PARISH PHONE NUMBERS St. Maron s Church Office: St. Maron s Hall Reservations: Evening Emergency Phone Number: or CHURCH S Church Office: saintmaronphiladelphia@hotmail.com Sr. Nahida Al-Sawa: saintmaronreligioused@hotmail.com Sr. Nahida s cell number: George's Painting interior.exterior 25 years experience we guarantee our work call us today for a free estimate cell off Website: Facebook Page: Saint Maron s Maronite Catholic Church of Philadelphia OFFICE HOURS The Church office hours will be Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. WEEKLY COLLECTION FOR MAY 24-25, 2014 Sunday Collection $ 1, Sponsorship $ 3, Donation $ Choir Donation $ Memorial $ Coffee Hour $ Total: $ 4, FUNERAL HOME, INC BROAD ST. PHILA., PA Mark J. Rago Funeral Director markjrago@montiragofuneralhome.com Phone: Fax: Serving The Philadelphia Area For Over 75 Years QuinnFlowers@Yahoo.com 2008 S. 3rd St. Phila., PA 19148

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