SAINT SHARBEL MISSION P.O.BOX 33801 Raleigh, NC 27636 Tel # (919)917-7597 Email: abouna@saintsharbelchurch.org website: www.saintsharbelchurch.org WEEKLY BULLETIN #083 [October 10, 2017] PA R I S H S C H E D U L E S U N D AY L I T U R G Y a t 1 : 0 0 P. M. Chapel Of Mary Mother of the Angels St Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Rd. Raleigh, NC 27613 Our Divine Liturgy Sundays @ Administrator: Rev. Raymond Khallouf OFFICE HOURS: Tue thru Fri 10 AM - 4 PM Email: abouna@saintsharbelchurch.org Tel: (919)917-7597 Please remember our Mission by maintaining your donation through our Online Service by visiting our Website and clicking on the following link: http://saintsharbelchurch.org/donate/ Your weekly donation will maintain our mission in her journey and keep our doors open. Thank you in advance for your generosity https://www.facebook.com/st.sharbel.ral.nc/ @St_sharbel saintsharbelchurchnc
the Exaltation of the Holy Cross The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is one of the greatest feasts of the Eastern Churches. It is frequently mentioned in ecclesiastical writings and always has as its object the triumph of Christ, his resurrection, and the veneration of the holy cross, the sign of his victory over death. This feast was first instituted in order to commemorate the dedication of the church of the Resurrection on September 13, 335. The Emperor Constantine built this church and the one in Bethlehem and they are both in existence today. The Church of the Resurrection had five naves and in the interior a circular structure covered by a dome which protected the sanctuary of the sepulcher or tomb of Christ. The date of September 13 was chosen in order to supplant the pagan feast of the Temple of Jupiter in Rome. The second historical event which is the source of our present feast was the return of the holy cross to Jerusalem under Emperor Heraclius. The wood of the cross had been preserved in the Church of the Resurrection until May 4, 614 when the Persians captured Jerusalem, burned the Church of the Resurrection and carried off the cross. After the victory of Emperor Heraclius over the Persians, the cross was returned to Jerusalem on September 14, 628. It is said that the Emperor, dressed in his royal vestments, carried the cross through the streets of Jerusalem. He was stopped by the Patriarch who demanded that he remove his splendid vestments in order to become more like the scorned Christ. The Emperor agreed and walked through the streets barefooted. A crowd of the faithful accompanied him and prostrated before the holy cross. On this day the Maronite Church celebrates the Rite of the Cross, which is a service of adoration of the cross, the sign of our salvation. This feast which comes at the end of the annual liturgical cycle is also directed toward the second coming of Christ, who carries his cross of light and triumph. It is this theme which is the object of the readings and prayers of the seven weeks which follow and which close the liturgical year. Adoration and honor to the cross of our Savior! Glory and praise to Christ our God, forever! Amen.
P a r i s h N e w s Mass & Sajj @ Jacoba Hall Oct 8th Join us On Sunday Oct 8 at, Since we re unable to use the Chapel and the hall. So we ll celebrate our Divine Liturgy in Jacoba Hall followed by Sajj. Lady s Guild Meeting The Lady s Guild will have their first meeting on Tuesday 19th of this month at 7:00 PM, at Yvonne Majlaton s house. For the Ladies that they wish to help with their Talents for our mission s needs, I encourage them to join the Ladies on that date. For more information and details you may call Mrs. Majlaton: Home: (919)787 8847 cell: (919) 675-9661 Sunday School Registration Thank God for our volunteer teachers who offered themselves freely to give classes to our children. Now, we need from the parents to start registering their children no later than the 17th of this month, so we can be ready to start the classes on Sunday October 1st after the Liturgy. And yes, we still need full time volunteer teachers to make it easier on everyone. H O S P I TA L I T Y / C O F F E E H O U R / S e p t e m b e r O c t o b e r Sep 10 Mounif and Ghada Aoun Sep 17 Available (need sponsor) Sep 24 Available (need sponsor) Oct 01 Available (need sponsor) Oct 08 Sajj at Jacoba Hall after Liturgy Oct 15 Available (need sponsor) To sponsor a coffee hour pls. contact Mrs. Anna Franca Abi-Aad Tel:(954) 806-9909 Or Email: abetriz@yahoo.com /Donation for coffee hour is appreciated Sept 10 UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS Exaltation of the Holy Cross Sep 17 1st Sunday after Holy Cross Sep 24 2nd Sunday after Holy Cross Oct 1 3rd Sunday after Holy Cross Oct 8 Mass at Jacoba Hall followed by Sajj
R E A D I N G S S e p t e m b e r / O c t o b e r - 2017 Sun. Sep 10 Exaltation of the Holy Cross Sun. Sep 17 Sun. Sep 24 Sun. Oct 1 Epistle Gospel 1 Cor 1:18-25 Jn 12:20-32 1st Sunday after Holy Cross Epistle Gospel 2 Tim 2:1-10 Mk 10:35-45 2nd Sunday after Holy Cross Epistle Gospel 1 Cor 15:19-34 Mt 24:1-14 3rd Sunday after Holy Cross Epistle Gospel Phil 3:17-4:1 Mt 24:23-31 DATE TIME * L I T U R G Y I N T E T I O N S * FROM Sep 10 1 PM Available Sep 17 1 PM Available Remember your loved ones with Mass Intentions Sep 24 1 PM Anthony & George Abraham (Abraham s Foundation) Req/by our Mission Oct 1 1 PM Available Oct 8 1 PM Available P A R I S H O F F E R I N G Sunday Oct 3, 2017 U P C O M I N G 2 nd C O L L E C T I O N S Sep 10 Catholic University of America Weekly offering $ 901.00 2nd collection(hurricane Relief) $137.00 To t a l I n c o m e $ 1038.00 Thank You for your support A Reminder: Our monthly expenses are a lot higher than our Monthly income Sep 17 Sep 24 Oct 01 Oct 08 Oct 15 Support for Assessment Utility Fund Building Fund Parish Programs Utility Fund
Sacrament of Baptism (And Chrismation) The Sacrament of Baptism is usually celebrated on Sunday after the 1:00 pm Liturgy. Other times may be arranged with the priest. Please contact the parish office with any recent births so we may note them in our bulletin. Sacrament of Marriage Preparation for Pre-Cana and arrangements for the Sacrament of Marriage must be made with the priest at least 6 months prior to your anticipated wedding date. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) Fr. Raymond is available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation before and after each Liturgy or by appointment. Remember, Christ is present in the participation of the Sacrament. When you confess your sins directly to God you miss out on receiving a beautiful Grace. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick If you anticipate a procedure or surgery, and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, contact the parish office to make arrangements. Fr. Raymond will be happy to come and anoint you or a loved one in their affliction. Communion to the Homebound If you or your loved one is homebound and wish to receive Holy Communion, please contact the parish office to arrange a visit. Fr. Raymond is waiting for your call and will be glad to serve this Mystery. Vocations Do you feel as though God is calling you to serve him as a Priest or a Sister? If you are trying to discern your vocation, Fr. Raymond would be happy to meet with you to discuss. Mass Intentions Remember your loved ones with Mass Intentions. Please let us know early of your intentions in order to make mention of it in the bulletin. See or call Fr. Raymond.
The Maronite Mission of Charlotte presents its 4th Annual FESTIVAL OF LEBANON Saturday September 23, 2017 [11.00 AM 7.00 PM] @ St Matthew Catholic Church [8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte NC 28277] Exquisite Lebanese Food & Sweets Entertainment, Cooking classes, Souvenir Shop, Raffle Drawing & Fun for the entire family One Day Free Admission $ 2.00 Value [Children under 13 Free!] & Free Parking For more information visit: http://mmocnc.org/festival-of-lebanon/ Or our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/maronitemissionofcharlotte/
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR - 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 St. Simon the Stylite St. Mammas the Great 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14th Sunday of Pentecost Labor Day St. Sharbel of Raha and His Sister/ St. Teresa of Calcutta St. Michael the Archangel Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sts. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Virgin Mary/ Bl. Frederick Ozanam/The Council of Chalcedon (451) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Season of the Holy Cross Exaltation of the Holy Cross Exaltation of the Holy Cross (actual feast) Sts. Shaina and Sassine St. Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage 17 1st Sunday after Holy Cross / St. Sophia and Her 3 Daughters 18 19 20 21 22 St. Phocas 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 2nd Sunday after Holy Cross/ St. Thecla, First Woman Martyr St. Vincent de Paul St. Romanos, known as Rouhana the Cantor St. Gregory the Illuminator
OCTOBER CALENDAR 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3rd Sunday after Holy Cross Holy Rosary Sunday / Sts. Cyprian and Justina St. Mother Theodore Guerin St. Francis of Assisi St. Thomas Sts. Sarkis (Sergius) and Bacchus St Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Doctor of the Church 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4th Sunday after Holy Cross/ St. Pelagia of Antioch Columbus Day / St. James, Brother of the Lord St. Philip the Deacon/ Pope St. John XXIII/ The First Council of Nicaea (325) St. Edno St. Isaiah the Monk 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 5th Sunday after Holy Cross/ St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church St. Longinus, Commander of the Legion Sts. Cosmas and Damian St. Luke the Evangelist St. Aaron of Antioch / Sts. Jean de Brébeuf, Isaac- Jogues, and Companions St. Shallita (Artemius 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6th Sunday after Holy Cross Pope St. John Paul II St. Hareth (Hares) and Companions St. Demetrius 29 30 31 Sunday of Christ the King