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 Jean Abi-Aoun Gail Bell Stanley Chlastawa Myrla Cromer Telma Domingues Michael Hazzouri Bill Hinshaw Diane Homsi Sheila Love Elias Maroun 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. Baptism of Jesus January 8, 2017 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 Q. What is the difference between the Roman (Latin) Liturgy and the Maronite Liturgy (reprinted from 2016) A. The Maronite Liturgy (also known as the Divine Liturgy) and the Roman (Latin) Liturgy (known as the Mass) are both centered around the Eucharist. Much of the difference among the various Catholic Churches that make up the Universal Catholic Church under the Holy Father, are based on traditions, prayers said, sequence of prayers, and music sang. The following table provides an overview of the parts and flow between the Maronite and Latin Litugy. There would be similar but different tables of comparisons between each of the other Eastern Churches and also the other Eastern Churches and the Roman (Latin) Liturgy. Maronite Liturgy Divine Liturgy Opening Song Prayers at the foot of the altar Opening Prayers Gloria Hoosoyo (incense) (Prayer of forgiveness) Hymn Trisagion (Maronite Praise to Trinity) Psalm of the Reading First Reading * Alleluia Gospel Homily Creed Transfer of Gifts Roman (Latin) Liturgy Mass Opening Song Opening Prayers Gloria Penitential rite First Reading Responsorial Psalm Second Reading Alleluia Gospel Homily Creed Intercessions Sign of Peace Preparation of Gifts ** Holy Institution Narrative Invocation of Holy Spirit Interessions ( Lord, have mercy ) Breaking of Bread Lord s Prayer Penitential Rite Invitation to Communion Communion (on tongue) Blessing with the Holy Mysteries Thanksgiving Blessing & Dismissal Closing Song Holy Consecration Invocation of Holy Spirit Lord s Prayer Sign of Peace Lamb of God Communion Thanksgiving Blessing & Dismissal Closing Song God Bless You, Deacon Jack Sat 1/7 5 p.m. Sun1/8 Sun 1/8 11 a.m. Mon 1/9 Tues 1/10 Wed 1/11 Thur 1/12 Fri 1/13 5 p.m. Sat 1/14 5 p.m. Sun1/15 Sun 1/15 11 a.m. Mass Intentions FIRST SUNDAY OF THE EPIPHANY + All St Jude Parishioners SI & Good Health by Fr. Bassam + Arlene Knoll RIP by Suzanne Garszczynski FIRST SUNDAY OF THE EPIPHANY + John Morley RIP by wife Martine Morley + Elias & Hibus Rabady RIP by Kathy Shorter & Family FIRST SUNDAY OF THE EPIPHANY + Michel El Tahach 40 Day Mass RIP by Samira & Rita Rechdan + Agnes Raad RIP by Raad & Olga Raad + Omer Barjomioly Health & SI & Angela Grande Eye Health by Maria Barjomioly + Sylvester Arabo SI by Arabo Family + Louise F. Rahie RIP by Kevin Rahie + Dad RIP by Cathryn Knuerr + Levi Hacker RIP by Joan Meier SECOND SUNDAY OF THE EPIPHANY + Fr. Gil's Special Intentions + Jim Crawford SI by Henry Carroll SECOND SUNDAY OF THE EPIPHANY + Fr. Gil's Special Intentions + Francisco Moura Ribeiro RIP by Family SECOND SUNDAY OF THE EPIPHANY + Fr. Gil's Special Intentions + Sylvester Arabo SI by Arabo Family RIP - Rest in Peace SI - Special Intention WEEKLY COLLECTION for the weekend of December 31, 2016 - January 1, 2017 Sunday Collection/Donations $1,337. Second Collection/ Religious Education 348. Candles/Gifts 189. Memorials 250 Donations 80. Cofee 77. Total Collections/Donations $2,281. # of envelopes used: 63 # of attendees: 276 Thank you for your generosity and support! OUR SECOND COLLECTION This week: Operational Maintenance Next Week:Week of the Faithful Departed
WELCOME! We re so glad you re here. We hope you find the love of Christ in our worship and fellowship. To register at St. Jude Parish, please complete the information on the form found at the entrance to the church and put it in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish office. Lector-Usher Schedule - January 1-7/8 1st Sunday after Epiphany 2 Cor 10:1-11 & Jn 1:24-34 5 p.m. Lector: Laura Tellado (E) Ushers: Kathy Morrell & Myrna Calderon Lectors: Melissa Pyzik (E) & Luis Martell (S) Ushers: Joe Pyzik & Carlos Fernandez 11 a.m. Lectors: Grace Enriguez (E) & Amine Harb (A) 1-14/15 2nd Sunday after Epiphany 2 Cor 4:5-15 & Jn 1:35-42 5 p.m. Lector: Leo Black (E) Ushers: Mike & Donna Harrison Lectors: Melissa Pyzik & Maria Escalande Ushers: Joe Pyzik & Pat Nichols 11 a.m. Lectors: Jesse Enriguez (E) & Eleanor Nader (A) 1-21/22 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Gal 3:23-29 & Jn 3:1-16 5 p.m. Lector: Michael McGarvey Ushers: Mike & Donna Harrison Lectors: Bob Rodgers (E) & Yahaira Cordero (S) Ushers: Larry & Deborah Mancuso 11 a.m. Lectors: Jezabelle Kenealy (E) & Amine Harb (A) 1-28/29 4th Sunday after Epiphany Rom 7:1-6 & Jn 4:5-7, 9-26 5 p.m. Lector: Laura Tellado (E) Ushers: John Shaheen & Myrna Calderon Lector: Maria Clark (E&S) Ushers: Ted Khoury & Pat Nichols 11 a.m. Lectors: Grace Enriguez (E) & Nader Zikra (A) Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! MEMORIALS If you would like to sponsor one of the religious gifts in memory of your loved ones, in honor of someone, or for a special intention, please call the parish office at 407-363-7405. MemorialsSpecial Intentions $50 each/month) & Altar Flowers ($100/wk) CURRENT DONORS ALTAR CANDLES SPONSORS + + January - RIP Michael, Vincent, & Louise Sack by the Sack Family + + February - Available + + March - Available SANCTUARY LAMP SPONSORS + + January - For all the Priests & Religious Life by Stanley Chlastawa + + February - Darci Pool Special Intentions by Gail Bell + + March - Melinda Bell Special Intentions by mom Gail Bell + + April - Jim Bell Sr. RIP by Gail Bell ALTAR BREAD & WINE SPONSORS + + 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 + + January - Deceased members of the Chlastawa & Kupiec families by Stanley Chlastawa + + February - Available + + March - Available SPECIAL INTENTIONS + + January - For the safety of all 1 st responders by Parishioner + + February - Enrique Cosson RIP by mom and family + + March - Available ARE YOU ON OUR EMAIL LIST? If you haven t been receiving parish communications or the bulletin by email, please let us know. Call the Parish Office at 407-363-7405 or email songbird728@gmail.com Offertory Envelopes The 2017 offertory envelopes are now available, in alpha order, in the lobby of the church. If there is not a box available there for you, please let the office know and we will have one there for you to pick up the following weekend. Thank you.
First Sunday after Epiphany 2Corinthians 10:1-11 Accusation of Weakness Brothers and Sisters: I myself, Paul, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away! I ask that when I am present I need not show boldness by daring to oppose those who think we are acting according to human standards. Indeed, we live as human beings, but we do not wage war according to human standards; for the weapons of our warfare are not merely human, but they have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every proud obstacle raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ. We are ready to punish every disobedience when your obedience is complete. Look at what is before your eyes. If you are confident that you belong to Christ, remind yourself of this, that just as you belong to Christ, so also do we. Now, even if I boast a little too much of our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of it. I do not want to seem as though I am trying to frighten you with my letters. For they say, His letters are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible. Let such people understand that what we say by letter when absent, we will also do when present. Praise be to God always! John 1:29-34 John s Testimony to Jesus The Apostles said: The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me. I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel. And John testified, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit. And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God. This is the truth. Peace be with you. NEXT WEEK S READINGS - 2 Cor 4:5-15 & John 1:35-42 DAILY READINGS Monday 1/9: 2 Cor 10:12-18 & Mk 1:1-8 Tuesday 1/10: 2 Cor 11:1-6 & Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday, 1/11: 2 Cor 11:7-25 & Jn 3:22-30 Thursday, 1/12: 2 Cor 11:18, 22-30 Friday, 1/13: 2 Cor 12:1-10 & Mt 14:1-12 Saturday, 1/14: 3 Cor: 12:11-16 & Jn 10:40-42 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. "Truly I tell you that 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 those gather in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:19-20 God Answers Prayers POPE FRANCIS JANUARY INTENTION Evangelization: Christian Unity. That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord s teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and by collaborating to meet the challenges facing humanity. He who sings... prays twice! You are invited to join our St. Jude Choir! Singers needed at all Weekend Masses! Lectors & Ushers Needed Please call the Parish Office if you would like to be part of this ministry. Training is offered for lectors. 407-363-7405 Please visit our Gift Shop We have many religious articles including statues, rosaries, jewelry, etc. in our gift cabinets. See Fr. Bassam or any of the ushers to help you. If you need a specific gift and it is not available, please let Fr. Bassam know so we can get it for you if possible. Thank you for your support.
Pope Francis on the Baptism of the Lord Jesus had no need to be baptized, but the first theologians say that in His Baptism, with His body and His divinity he blessed all the waters, so that the waters would have the power to give Baptism. And then, before ascending to Heaven, Jesus told us to go out to the whole world to baptize. CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1 st Tuesday of each month Parish Council Mtg 7 p.m. 2 nd & 4 th Sunday of each month Portuguese Mass 6 p.m. 22 nd of each month Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & St. Charbel Relic Veneration - 5 p.m. Volunteer opportunities are available in our Stores and Food Pantries - great for young people needing community service hours! Check us out at svdporlando.org. Scheduled your pick up today at 888.986.4483 or via our Web site at svdporlando.org FIRST COMMUNICANTS The Sacrament of Penance (First Reconciliation) will be celebrated on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 10 a.m. Please come prepared to receive this Sacrament. Thank you to all who donated during this Christmas Season and throughout the year. + + Those who decorated the church + + Those who donated poinsettias + + Those who bought gifts for the Angel Tree children + + Those who gave time to practice for the pageant + + Those who sewed the costumes for the Pageant + + The children who participated in the Pageant + + The altar servers, lectors, ushers and choir members who served during the Christmas masses + + All the families who supported in so many ways to make Christmas at St. Jude so special. + + A very special thanks & gratitude to all our Parishioners who were generous to me this Christmas Season and THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. Thank you for your love and support. Have a Happy & Healthy New Year, Fr. Bassam Every effort is made to provide correct information in this bulletin including spelling of names, etc. If you have any edits or concerns, please email the Bulletin Editor, Diane at songbird728@gmail.com
10 Days in the Holy Land Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus February 14-23, 2017 hosted by Fr. Bassam Saade only $3,299 per person More info, call 407-363-7405. If you are interested in joining us, make your reservation NOW! Tour Incluces: Round trip airfare from Orlando, first class hotels, breakfast & dinner faily, services of a professional tour director, comprehensive sightseeing, all hotel service charges & local taxes, porterage & entrance fees.
10 DAYS IN THE HOLY LAND ITINERARY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - ORLANDO/ACROSS THE ATLANTIC Begin your exciting journey as you depart Orlando on board your overnight transatlantic flight to the Holy Land. ARRIVE TEL AVIV - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Arrive in Tel Aviv today where you will be met and escorted to your waiting motorcoach for the transfer to your hotel in the Tel Aviv area. Your exciting journey to the Land of the Bible begins. (D) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 - TEL AVIV/CAESAREA/HAIFA/TIBERIAS Drive north today to Caesarea to view the ruins of the Crusader's fortress and moat and sit in the great Roman amphitheatre. Continuing along the coast, you will see the aqueduct that carried water from Mt. Carmel to Caesarea. On to Megiddo located on the Plain of Esdraelon. Visit the museum, ruins of the city and Solomon's Stables. Continue to Haifa where you will ascend Mt. Carmel for a magnificent view of the sea and harbor. See the Carmelite Monastery and Elijah's Cave as well as the Bahai Temple with its lovely Persian Gardens. Proceed to Tiberias for the night. (B,D) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - TIBERIAS Today, cross the Sea of Galilee by boat to Caperna-um, center of Jesus' Ministry in the Galilee. Visit the ruins of the Second Century Synagogue. Continue to Tabgha, site of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. Then on to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the famous Sermon on the Mount and chose the Twelve Apostles. Return to Tiberias for the night. (B,D) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - TIBERIAS/CANA/NAZARETH/JERUSALEM Depart today via Tabgha and Magdala to Cana, site of Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine. Proceed to Mt. Tabor, traditional site of the Transfiguration. Continue to Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus. Here you will visit the Church of the Annunciation and the winding streets of the old city. Proceed via the Jordan Valley and Beit Shean to Jerusalem and your hotel. (B,D) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - JERUSALEM This morning proceed on a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem. Enter St. Stephen's Gate. Visit St. Anne's Church and the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed the crippled man. Continue to the Temple Area. See the Dome of the Rock, the El Aqsa Mosque and the Wailing Wall. Exit via the Dung Gate to St. Peter's in Gallicantu. View the Valley of Gehenna and the Pool of Siloam. This afternoon enter Herod's Gate to the Roman Praetorium, beneath the Sisters of Zion Convent, and the Ecce Homo Arch. Follow in the footsteps of Jesus as you walk the Via Dolorosa, the traditional way of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Leave the Old City through the Damas-cus Gate. (B,D) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 - JERUSALEM Drive to the top of the Mount of Olives for a pano-ramic view of Jerusalem. Visit the Chapel of the Ascension and the Church of Pater Noster. Descend the Mt. of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane and walk along the ancient olive trees, viewing the Kidron Valley. Visit the Church of All Nations on the Rock of Agony. Ascend Mount Zion to see the Upper Room, traditional site of the Last Supper. Drive to Bethlehem. Visit the Church of the Nativity. See the Manger where Jesus was born and Shepherd's Field. Time to shop for wood carvings before re-turning to Jerusalem. (B,D) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 - JERUSALEM This morning we drive to Bethany to visit Lazarus' Tomb and the village of Mary and Martha. Then on to Bib-lical Jericho, believed to be the oldest city in the world. View Elisha's Spring and the Mount of Temptations. Continue to the Dead Sea, 1288 feet below sea level, site of ancient Sodom and Gomorrah. Stop at the Caves of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered and visit the excavations. On the east side of the Dead Sea are the Moab Mountains and Mt. Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land. Return to Jeru-salem. (B,D) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV/ORLANDO Late morning check out from your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure for shopping and exploring the city on your own. Following dinner, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight back to Or-lando. (B,D) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 - ARRIVE ORLANDO Your exciting adventure in the Holy Land is over as you arrive back to Orlando. (B) - Breakfast, (D) Dinner