SUNDAY, September 1, 2013 Sixteenth Sunday of Pentecost 7800 Brookside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 Phone: 216.520.5081 Fax: 216.524.2659 E-mail: saintmaroncleveland@gmail.com Website: www.saintmaron-clev.org Facebook: Saint Maron s Church in Cleveland Office Hrs: Mon-Fri. 9am-3:30pm Pastoral Staff Rev. Fr. Peter Karam, Pastor 216-333-0760 Peterkaram10@gmail.com Rev. Deacon George Khoury 440-234-4652 Subdeacons Mr. Bechara Daher Mr. Lattouf Lattouf Mr. Ghazi Faddoul Mr. Georges Faddoul Sr. Liturgy Schedule Weekdays: Chapel 10:00 am Sunday: Downtown 9:30 am - English 11:00am - Arabic Saturday: Chapel: 7800 Brookside Rd, Independence 5:00 pm Holy Days of Obligation 7pm MYO Liturgy 1st & 3rd Sat. at 5pm, CHAPEL St. Maron s Church Organizations Parish Council President Samir Farah 3rd Wed. of the month at 6:30 pm Immaculate Conception Sodality (ICS) President Karan Farhat 1st Mon. of every month at 7pm in the Church Maronite Christian Formation Program (MCFP) Director Maroun Kattar Classes every Sunday (except Holy Days) from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm Maronite Youth Organization (MYO) Co-Presidents: Sami Shaia, Jr. And Jiana Koussa 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 5pm with Liturgy and meeting and activity following. Maronite Young Adults (MYA) President: Marianne Dergham Meeting and Bible Study on the 1st Sunday of each month at 5pm Arabic School Coordinator: Jihad Kawkabani For Registration contact: jihad.kawkabani@gmail.com Classes every Sat. Oct-April (except Holy Days) from 10 am to 12 noon 50+ Club 1st Friday of each month. Liturgy: 10:00 am BAPTISM - Call the office at least 2 months in advance. MARRIAGE - Call at least 8 months in advance. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - By appointment SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING/SICK CALLS - Call the Parish Office immediately. MISSION STATEMENT We, the people of Saint Maron Parish, form a community of disciples dedicated to a shared faith and common life which exemplifies the life, works, and teaching of Jesus Christ as reflected in the Sacred Scriptures and the Maronite Catholic Tradition. Our Parish life and mission are to proclaim the Gospel, to foster and strengthen the faith, and to evangelize. Our covenant of discipleship with Jesus Christ is fulfilled through liturgy, education, and service.
A Labor Day Prayer Creator God, thank you for providing us with the gift to share our talents. Provide our community, our nation, our world the fortitude to provide work for all which is decent and fair. Make us faithful stewards of your creation to enhance the human dignity of our global family. We ask this in the name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit now and forever. Amen Look what is happening at St. Maron Church!!!!! MYO Liturgy and BBQ: August 31st, following Liturgy in Independence All young people between the ages of 12-17 are encouraged to join. Meeting for all MCFP Teachers: September 3rd, 7:00 pm DOWNTOWN 50+ Club Liturgy and outing: September 6th at 10:00 am, Independence Immaculate Conception Sodality Meeting: Sept 9th at 7pm, Independence APPRECIATION LITURGY FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS of St. Maron Church will be held on Sunday, September 22 at 11:00 am. Join us as we say THANK YOU for all you do. Following will be refreshments and cookies downstairs. See you there! We are happy to announce that newly ordained Fr. George Hajj will be coming to St. Maron s to serve as our new associate pastor. Join Fr. Hajj Saturday, September 21 at the 5pm Chapel Liturgy and again on Sunday, September 22, at both the 9:30 and 11:00 am Liturgies. There will be a meet and greet following all Liturgies. Mark your calendars' to come and welcome Fr. Hajj.
Collection August 24-25, 2013 Liturgy Intentions Saturday, August 31, 2013 Sixteenth Sunday of Pentecost 5:00 pm Chapel Memorial Liturgy for the deceased members of the Ayoub & Lahoud families: given by Siham Ayoub Sunday, September 1, 2013 Sixteenth Sunday of Pentecost 9:30 am Memorial Liturgy for Thomas George: given by Pauline Hatton 11:00 am Parishioners Intentions Saturday, September 7, 2013 Exaltation of the Holy Cross 5:00 pm Chapel Ninety Fifth Birthday Celebration Liturgy for Peter Root: given by his loving family. Sunday, September 8, 2013 Exaltation of the Holy Cross 9:30 am Memorial Liturgy for Mr. & Mrs. Edward (Eddie & Tillie) Shaheen, Miss Stephanie Shaheen, And all deceased members of the Kaleel, Shaheen, and Salloum families: given by Mr. & Mrs. George Salloum and family 11:00 am Parishioners Intentions GENERAL DEPOSIT $ 22,010.00 Sunday Collection $ 4,101.00 Votive Candles $ 64.00 Parking Garage-Monthly $ 200.00 Special Event Income $ 2,850.00 Building Fund $ 1,000.00 Newsletter Advertising $ 180.00 Sponsors/Festival $ 13,615.00 Our deepest condolences to the family of Charles Saluan. Mr. Saluan passed away on Sunday, August 25th. He is the son of Azizeh (nee Aina) and the late Elias Jorge Saluan, brother of Gabriel, Odaline Daher and Mary Ann Karam. Burial was Thursday, August 29th with interment following. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen The Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon Requests the Honor of Your presence at a celebration for: His Excellency A. Elias Zaidan As its Third Bishop There will be an Episcopal Ordination at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine, Harissa-Lebanon at 4:00 pm on September 28, 2013 A Mass of Installation will be: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Three O Clock in the afternoon at St. Raymond s Cathedral 931 Lebanon Drive St. Louis Missouri 63104 Reception immediately following at the Cedars Banquet Hall CONTACT ST. MARON CHURCH OFFICE IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING ONE OR BOTH EVENTS. 216.520.5081
A Reading from a letter of Paul to the Romans Rom 8:18-27 Brothers and sisters, I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us. For creation awaits with eager expectation the revelation of the children of God; for creation was made subject to futility, not of its own accord but because of the one who subjected it, in hope that creation itself would be set free from slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God. We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now; and not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, we also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. For in hope we were saved. Now hope that sees for itself is not hope. For who hopes for what one sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance. In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because it intercedes for the holy ones according to God s will. Praise be to God always! Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke Lk 18:9-14 He then addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity greedy, dishonest, adulterous or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income. But the tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, O God, be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted. This is the Truth, peace be with you!
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION There will be registration immediately following all Liturgies on Sunday in the church basement. Registration will also be taken through the church office at 216.520.5081 Join the 50+ Club in September. If you have not come to a 50+ Liturgy and outing, you are missing so much fun. Our next Liturgy, Friday, September 6th is in memory of Anthony G. Thomas, given by Mr. & Mrs. James Harper & son at 10am at our Chapel in Independence. Following we will be visiting Stan Hywet Museum and Gardens in Akron Ohio. Pilgrmage Trip to Carey, Ohio St. Elias Ladies Guild will be going on Tuesday, Sept 10, 2013. The bus will leave at 9:00 am and arrive at 11:30am. Divine Liturgy at noon followed by a delicious Lebanese lunch. Benediction at 2:30 pm, followed by a ride around the stations of the cross. Departure around 3:30. Cost of the round trip bus plus lunch and a donation to the church is $40/person. Checks payable to St. Elias Ladies Guild. We would like to congratulate our festival prize winners. Thank you for your continued support of Saint Maron Church. Mrs. Naha Louis $2,500 Joyce Tyler Nehme Najm Jennifer Ina Katia Abboud Enjoy your winnings!!!! 50 HD TV IPad Embassy Suites Movie Night Holiday Inn Wine Basket St. Elias Church Labor Day Festival: Aug. 30-Sept 2nd. 8023 Memphis Ave. Brooklyn, Ohio 216.661.1155 www.saintelias.org Doesn t our Church and Chapel choir do a wonderful job? If you would be interested in singing in the choir, stop by after Liturgy and let them know. All voices desired. Let s raise our voices to the heavens and sing God s NEW PARISHIONERS: Forms can be found in the back vestibule, or online. Complete the form and drop in the collection basket, e-mail it back to us, send it through the mail, fax, or stop in the office. If any parishioner has a change in information, please let us know. http://tinyurl.com/saintmaronregistrationform IMPORTANT REMINDER: The office is open from 9-3pm weekdays to assist with scheduling Liturgies, Weddings, Baptisms, meetings and all other needs. Cell phone calls are reserved for emergencies only. We appreciate your consideration in this matter. Thank you! Office: 216.520.5081
Gift of the Altar, September,2013 In loving memory of Louis & Pauline Peters: by John & Lorrie Peters In loving memory of Antoine Bouyounan: by His wife May, & children Peggy, Grace, & Peter In loving memory of Ann Coury: by Anne Lengauer & family In loving memory of Gary Ganim: by Doug & Char Ganim In loving memory of Nancy Bird: by Doug & Char Ganim In loving memory of Anne Maroun: by her children In loving memory of William Bishilany, Jr.: Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bishilany & family For the continued good health of Richard Ganim, Sr.: his children In Thanksgiving: by Edward P. Richards, Jr. In loving memory of Antoine Bouyounan: by his wife May, & children Peggy, Grace, & Peter In loving memory of George T. Gordon: by Mrs. Judith Gordon & Miss Katherine Gordon In loving memory of George & Roma Sessin: by their children For the continued good health of Richard Ganim, Sr.: by his children VERY IMPORTANT!!!!! If you or a loved one enters a hospital, please understand, the hospitals DO NOT call St. Maron and tell us. Please have a family member call the office if you would like clergy to visit. 216.520.5081 In loving memory of Jacob & Juliette Saad & the deceased members of the Saad & Elzeer families: by Thomas Saad & family In loving memory of Eli & Evelyn Naffah: by Eli & Mary Beth, Nicole, Cody, Allie, Luke, Sammy & Olivia In loving memory of George and Roma Sessin: by their children In loving memory of Antoine Bouyounan: by his wife May, & children Peggy, Grace, & Peter In loving memory of Anthony G. Thomas: by Mr. & Mrs. John Watson In Thanksgiving: by Andrea Boron & Keith Lawrence For the continued good health of Richard Ganim, Sr.: by his children GIFTS OF THE ALTAR FOR THE YEAR 2014 The gifts of the Altar could be made in HONOR or in MEMORY of a loved one or in THANKSGIVING and could be for more than one person ALTAR BREAD ($45.00) JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH-APRIL-MAY-JUNE-JULY- AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER ALTAR WINE ($25.00) JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH-APRIL-MAY-JUNE-JULY- AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER SANCTUARY CANDLES ($20.00) JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH-APRIL-MAY-JUNE-JULY- AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER Please circle one : Altar Bread/Altar Wine/Sanctuary Candles In Thanksgiving/in Memory/in Honor Of: Offered by