St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church Fr. Bassam M. Saade, D.Min., Pastor Deacon Jack Manhire, Ph.D. Parish Council President - Amine Harb Women s League President - Paula Harb Music Director & Organist - Sharon Luhrs Office Manager/Secretary - Barbara Fidler Fr. Bassam Mass Times Saturday Vigil - 5 p.m. Sunday: & 11 a.m. Monday - Wednesday Thursday - Communion Service Friday - 5 p.m. Holy Days of Obligation As noted Novenas Following Weekday Masses 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 22nd of the month from - 5 p.m. Parish Office Hours Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday - Closed Parish Council & Finance Committee Members Dr. Abdo Asmar Gail Bell Myrla Cromer Dr. Dany Dacacche Telma Domingues Bill Hinshaw Diane Homsi Sheila Love Imad Nasnas John Shaheen Leo Shalhoub 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 - Call the Parish Office. RCIA Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7 p.m. Reconciliation Saturdays before the 5 p.m. mass or by appointment. Communion for the Sick Please call the Parish Office. Announcement to Zechariah November 12-13, 2016 5555 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819 407-363-7405 phone 407-363-7793 fax stjudemaronitecatholicchurch@gmail.com www.saintjudechurch.org https://www.facebook.com/stjudemaronitecatholicchurch
From the Deacon s Desk The Season of Announcement is a commemoration of those events surrounding and culminating with the incarnation of Jesus. The season opens with the announcement to Zechariah that John, the Forerunner of Jesus, was to be born. Mention of the archangel Gabriel, whose name means, "God is strong," is found in the Old Testament. The archangel appeared to the prophet Daniel and spoke of the end of time when God will come to judge his people (Daniel 8:16-26, 8:21027). In the New Testament, the appearance of Gabriel to Zechariah is an indication that Gabriel is completing his mission and that the final days have begun. Although almost two millennia have intervened since the birth of John the Forerunning, it must always be recalled that we are living in the "end times" - the fulfillment of all that has been promised. Gabriel appeared to Zechariah, a descendent of Aaron, a member of the priestly caste. This appearance took place while Zechariah was fulfilling one of the priestly functions, the offering of incense at the Temple altar. The prophecy of a birth of a son was not only good news for Israel, but also good news for the aged Zechariah and Elizabeth. For years they had been living under the curse of having no children. Gabriel now told them that Elizabeth, in her old age, was to give birth to a son. The news given to Zechariah and Elizabeth recalls the promise given to Abraham and Sarah: they too were childless, but were promised descendants. Although he knew that nothing is impossible for God, Zechariah doubted the message. In order to bring him to belief, Gabriel gave him a sign: Zechariah was to be mute until the birth of his son. This sign given to Zechariah is intended for all of us. John the Forerunning is the link between the Old and New Covenants. With the coming of the Savior, the Old will be silenced and the New Covenant proclaimed. Filled with the spirit, we cry out with Zechariah, "Blessed are you, O God!" cont'd on p.3 Sat 11/12 5 p.m. Sun11/13 Sun 11/13 11 a.m. Mon 11/14 Tues 11/15 Wed 11/16 Thur 11/17 Fri 11/18 5 p.m. Sat 11/19 5 p.m. Sun11/20 Sun 11/20 11 a.m. Mass Intentions ANNOUNCEMENT TO ZECHARIAH + Stanley Chlastawa SI by parishioner + Francisco Martinez RIP by his daughter ANNOUNCEMENT TO ZECHARIAH + Kathy Morrell Good Health & SI by parishioner + Telma & Washington Domingues SI by the Family ANNOUNCEMENT TO ZECHARIAH + Assad, Joseph & George Awad RIP by the Awad Family + John Mosca RIP by Karin & John Mahoney + Juan Baez RIP by Melissa Baez & Family + Timothy Introvigne RIP by Anne & Jeff Scheetz + Sr. Mary Ann Caulfield SI Happy Birthday by Sr. Rose Hoeffner + Grace Enriguez SI & Basil Chingoon RIP by Rita Chingoon + James Lynch & James Jr. RIP by Janet & Robert Estelle ANNOUNCEMENT TO VIRGIN MARY + Joann Castagna RIP by Joe & Maryann Tucci + Joseph Donanghy RIP by Ann & Jim O'Connell ANNOUNCEMENT TO VIRGIN MARY + Cudden family friends SI by Tom Cudden & Family + Albert Liaput, Pedro Martinez & Joseph Elmerez RIP by Pedro Martinez ANNOUNCEMENT TO VIRGIN MARY + Maurice Sholy 40 Day Mass RIP by his niece Nahi & Khalil Bassil + Sal Assal RIP by Hamid & Raya JeBailey RIP - Rest in Peace SI - Special Intention Weekly Collection for the weekend of November 5-6, 2016 Sunday Collection/Donations $1,516. Second Collection/ Oper. Maintenance 871. All Saints Day 363. Candles/Gifts 167. Donations 3,320. Coffee 143. Total Collections/Donations $6,380. # of envelopes used: 91 # of attendees: 415 Thank you for your generosity and support! our second collection This week: Maronite Patriarchal Charities Next Week: Religious Education
Lector-Usher Schedule - November 11/12-13 Announcement to Zechariah Rom 4:13-25 & Lk 1:25 5 p.m. Lector: Michael McGarvey (E) Ushers: John Shaheen & Kathy Morrell Lectors: Melissa Pyzik (E) & Yahaira Cordero (S) Ushers: Joe Pyzik & Carlos Fernandez 11 a.m. Lectors: Grace Enriguez (E) & Anita Shalhoub (A) Ushers: Amine Harb & Tony Rouhana 11/19-20 Announcement to the Virgin Mary Gal 3:1-6 & Lk 11:27-32 5 p.m. Lector: Laura Tellado (E) Ushers: Myrna Calderon & Kathy Morrell Lector: Maria Clark (E&S) Ushers: Larry & Deborah Mancuso 11 a.m. Lectors: Jezabelle Kenealy (E) & Eleanor Nader (A) Ushers: Amine Harb & Tony Rouhana 11/26-27 Visitation of the Virgin to Elizabeth 2 Tim 2:8-16 & Mt 10:28-33 5 p.m. Lector: Leo Black (E) Ushers: Mike & Donna Harrison Lectors: Bob Rodgers (E) & Luis Marten (S) Ushers: Larry & Deborah Mancuso 11 a.m. Lectors: Grace Enriguez (E) & Nader Zikra (A) Ushers: Amine Harb & Tony Rouhana cont'd from p.2 The early Fathers provide us with an interesting epilogue to the account. They taught that Zechariah was martyred because he refused to disclose John's hiding place to Herod's soldiers. (Matthew 23:35). "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news." God Bless You, Deacon Jack MEMORIALS If you would like to sponsor one of the religious gifts in memory of your loved ones or for a special intention, please call the parish office at 407-363-7405. Memorials & Special Intentions $50 each/month) & Altar Flowers ($100/wk) CURRENT DONORS Altar Candles Sponsors + + November - Maha Stephan & Elias Khourisader RIP by Edison Khourisader & Family + + December - Special Intentions by Mezo Riccio ++ January - RIP Michael, Vincent, & Louise Sack by the Sack Family Sanctuary Lamp Sponsors + + November - Halim Younes RIP by Hayat Younes + + December - Special Intentions by Deacon Jack & Diane Altar Bread & Wine Sponsors + + November - Andrew Napolitano RIP by daughter Theresa Downey + + December - Special Intentions for the Mattar family by Dr. & Mrs. Ziad Mattar & Family ++ January - The Reinhardt Family RIP by Barbara Torten ++ February - The Torten Family RIP by Barbara Torten ++ March - The Eiserle Family RIP by Barbara Torten Charcoal & Incense Sponsors + + November - Antoun Merched Makhlouf RIP by daughter Emilia Makhlouf Rivero + + December - Antoun Merched Makhlouf RIP by daughter Emilia Makhlouf Rivero Special Intentions + + November - Special Intentions bychlastawa & Kupiec Families + + December - For Family Unity SI by Deacon Jack & Diane As we prepare, let us not forget The True Meaning of Christmas In today s day and time, It s easy to lose sight, Of the true meaning of Christmas and one special night. When we go shopping, We say, How much will it cost? Then the true meaning of Christmas, Somehow becomes lost. Amidst the tinsel, glitter and ribbons of gold, We forget about the child, born on a night so cold. The children look for Santa In his big, red sleigh Never thinking of the child whose bed was made of hay. In reality, When we look into the night sky, We don t see a sleigh but a star, burning bright and high. A faithful reminder, Of that night so long ago, And of the child we call Jesus, Whose love the world would know. -- by Brian K. Walters Let us not forget that God forgives and God forgives always, Pope Francis said. Let us never tire of asking for forgiveness.
announcement to zechariah Romans 4:13-25 God s Promise Realized through Faith - Brothers and Sisters: The promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation. For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, I have made you the father of many nations ) in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become the father of many nations, according to what was said, So numerous shall your descendants be. He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was already as good as dead (for he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah s womb. No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. Therefore his faith was reckoned to him as righteousness. Now the words, it was reckoned to him, were written not for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification. Praise be to God always! Luke 1:1-25 Birth of John the Baptist Foretold - The Evangelist said: Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed. In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments and regulations of the Lord. But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were getting on in years. Once when he was serving as priest before God and his section was on duty, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and offer incense. Now at the time of the incense offering, the whole assembly of the people was praying outside. Then there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was terrified; and fear overwhelmed him. But the angel said to him, Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink; even before his birth he will be filled with the Holy Spirit. He will turn many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. With the spirit and power of Elijah he will go before him, to turn the hearts of parents to their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Zechariah said to the angel, How will I know that this is so? For I am an old man, and my wife is getting on in years. The angel replied, I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. But now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will become mute, unable to speak, until the day these things occur. Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah, and wondered at his delay in the sanctuary. When he did come out, he could not speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept motioning to them and remained unable to speak. When his time of service was ended, he went to his home. After those days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she remained in seclusion. She said, This is what the Lord has done for me when he looked favorably on me and took away the disgrace I have endured among my people. This is the truth. Peace be with you. NEXT WEEK S READINGS - Announcement to the Virgin Mary Gal 3:15-22 & Lk 1:26-38 DAILY READINGS Monday 11-14: Rom 4:1-12 & Jn 8:31-37 Tuesday 11-15: Rom 2:1-8 & Jn 8:38-40 Wednesday 11-16: Rom 2:9-16 & Jn 8:41-45 Thursday 11-17: Rom 2:17-29 & Jn 8:46-50 Friday 11-18: Rom 3:1-12 & Jn 8:51-55 Saturday 11-19: Rom 3:21-31 & Jn 8:56-59 St. Jude Prayer Chain Your request should be sent to songbird728@gmail.com. Please let us know your prayer intention and we will send it to the prayer chain. "Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:19-20 God Answers Prayers
Pope Francis november intentions Universal: Countries Receiving Refugees That the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find support for their efforts which show solidarity. Evangelization: Collaboration of Priests and Laity That within parishes, priests and lay people may collaborate in service to the community without giving in to the temptation of discouragement. St. Jude Parish is designated a Holy Door parish. Those who make a pilgrimage to St. Jude and go through the Holy Door, attend mass, go to confession, receive communion & pray for our Holy Father s intentions will receive a special indulgence. The Holy Door closes on Sunday, November 20. Christmas Poinsettia You can offer a to the Altar of the Lord in Honor/remembrance of your loved ones Living or deceased. Suggested donation per plant, per name. $10.00 Thank you & God Bless you, Fr. Bassam Children s Party with Santa Sunday, December 11 12:30 p.m. after 11 a.m. Mass $5 per person Pizza Salad Dessert Parents, please bring 1 gift for each child wrapped with child s name on each gift. Gift Value: up to $20.00 Raffle: $200 cash prize (tickets $5 each) Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Christmas Eve 5 p.m. Mass All children in our parish are welcome to participate. Costume fitting & rehearsals to begin shortly. Thanks to all parents for bringing your children & making them part of this Christmas pageant. Angel Tree We will have our Angel Tree at the entrance to the church. Each ornament will have a gender and age on it with a suggested gift. Please choose an angel and return your unwrapped gift to the church as soon as possible the latest Sunday, December 18. Thank you for being an angel to a needy child. CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1st Tuesday of each month Parish Council Mtg 7 p.m. 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month Portuguese Mass 6 p.m. 22nd of each month Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & St. Charbel Relic Veneration - 5 p.m. Christmas & New Years Parish Christmas Party - Saturday, December 10 Party with Santa - Sunday, December 11 Pageant Rehearsal - every Saturday 4-4:45 p.m. Christmas Pageant - Christmas Eve Mass - 5 p.m. Christmas Masses: Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24-5 p.m. & Midnight Mass Christmas Day - Sunday, December 25-10 a.m. New Year's Eve - December 31-5 p.m. New Year's Day - January 1 - & 11 a.m. Weekday Liturgies - Schedule as usual Christmas Masses If you would like your loved ones name placed on the altar for the Christmas Masses, please put their names on an envelope (indicate if they are living or deceased) and place the envelope with your donation in the offertory basket or give it to Fr. Bassam. Christmas Novena Come & join us to prepare Spiritually for this Blessed Announcement Season & the Birth of our Lord. December 15 through 23-9 Days It's the season of giving! St. Vincent de Paul needs your support now more than ever. Donate your vehicle to support our non-profit and receive a tax deduction. The process is simple; the pick-up is free. Contact us now for more information: 800.322.8284. Also your donated furniture and appliances help St.Vincent de Paul Orlando to provide to families in need. Schedule a FREE pick up today: 888.986.4483 or online at: svdporlando.org
10 Days in the Holy Land Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus February 14-23, 2017 ITINERARY hosted by Fr. Bassam Saade only $3,299 per person More info, call 407-363-7405. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - ORLANDO/ACROSS THE ATLANTIC ARRIVE TEL AVIV - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 - TEL AVIV/CAESAREA/HAIFA/TIBERIAS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - TIBERIAS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - TIBERIAS/CANA/NAZARETH/JERUSALEM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - JERUSALEM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 - JERUSALEM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 - JERUSALEM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV/ORLANDO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 - ARRIVE ORLANDO
You re Invited St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church Annual Christmas Dinner Dance Fundraising Event Saturday, December 10, 2016 St. Jude Social Hall 7 p.m. Dress - Formal $50.00 per person Bring your own liquor! Tickets are available. Your support is appreciated!