Saint Theresa Maronite Church 343 North Main Street / PO Box 2567 Brockton, MA 02305-2567 First Sunday after Epiphany Abouna Tony Mouanes Rectory 508-586-1428 / Fax 508-587-8139 Email: sonsdaughters@comcast.net Website: sttheresabrockton.org The Holy Mysteries are celebrated: Saturdays at 4:00 PM; Sundays at 10:30 AM; 7:00 PM Holydays Holy Mystery of Reconciliation: Available on Saturdays from 3:00 PM 3:30 PM and at any time on request. Ministry to the Sick: If a parishioner is seriously ill at home or in the hospital, please call the church office to arrange for Communion or the Anointing of the Sick. Holy Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation: Please make arrangements with the pastor at least one month in advance. Sponsors must meet particular requirements of church law; parents must consult with the pastor before inviting someone to serve as a sponsor. Holy Mystery of Crowning: Please consult with the pastor to make arrangements at least 6 months in advance of proposed date in order to avoid any difficulty in scheduling.
Intentions for the Holy Mysteries January First Sunday after Epiphany Sat. Jan. 12 4:00 PM Liturgy Celebrated for: +Anne LaFranchise by Ernest LaFranchise Sun. Jan. 13 10:30AM Liturgy Celebrated for: +Frances and Celia Schenck by the family Sunday of the Priests Sat. Jan. 19 4:00 PM Liturgy Celebrated for: +Anne LaFranchise by Ernest LaFranchise Sun. Jan. 20 10:30AM Liturgy Celebrated for: +Monsignors Bolus Mareb, Louis Zouian, Louis Khalil, John Trad and Rev. Adel Abouhana, Rev. Anthony Weiler St. Theresa Church Youth Dabke Troupe: A special feature this year at our St. Maron / St. Valentine s Day Hafli will be our Youth Dabke Troupe from our students of Religious Education, MYO and MYA. Practice sessions for the Dabke will be on Friday s at 5:00PM and at 6:15PM in the church hall. For more information please contact Mirna Issa at 508-725-4786.
Lectors Schedule Saturday, Jan. 12 @ 4:00PM Thomas 2 Cor:10:1-11 Sunday, Jan. 13 @ 10:30 AM Altar Server Schedule Saturday, Jan. 12 @ 4:00 PM Thomas Sunday, Jan. 13 @ 10:30 AM Ghazi/ and Jr. Altar Servers English Barbara 2 Cor:10:1-11 Arabic Charlie 2 Cor:10:1-11 For the Month of January Bread & wine for the Holy Gifts are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of +Tofie and Theresa Samia, son John by the family Vigil candle for the Gospel Throne is given to the glory of God and in loving memory of +Louis and Mary Stevens by the family Sanctuary candle for the Tabernacle is given to the glory of God and in loving memory of +Deceased members of St. Theresa Altar Society Vigil candle for Shrine of St. Theresa is given to the glory of God and in loving memory of +John and Amanda Nessralla by the family Religious Education Calendar Sun. Jan. 13 Class 15/ First Sunday after Epiphany Sun. Jan. 20 Class 16/ Children s Liturgy/Sunday of the Priests *Religious Education Super Saturday* Saturday, Jan. 19 from 11:00 AM 12:30PM Please visit the Religious Education Calendar of Events Page on the Website. Arabic School Ahlan Wa Sahlan! Registration Day will take place on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 6:00 PM in the Church Hall. St. Theresa Church will be offering Arabic classes for anyone who interested in learning to speak and read Arabic. Classes will be designed for students in Grades One-High School and for young adults and adults. The registration fee is $20.00 per person. Classes will begin on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM.
Memorials 2013: If you would like to offer the Bread and Wine for the Holy Gifts, Vigil Light for the Gospel and Shrine, or the Sanctuary Lamp for the Tabernacle, the following months and items are available for the coming year. Sanctuary Lamp June, August and September Bread and Wine June Vigil Light for the Gospel April, May, August and September Vigil Light for the Shrine of St. Theresa April, August, November Call the church office to schedule your month. Donations for each item are $25.00 per month. Memorials will be noted in the bulletin in the month you select. Lebanon American National Club Scholarship Application: The Lebanon American National Club was organized in April 1933 in order to promote and encourage the progress and social welfare of Lebanese Americans in the greater Brockton area. In order to fulfill that promise, LANC, has reinstituted its annual Scholarship Program and will award a scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00. Eligibility Requirements: The candidate must be a graduating high school senior, of Lebanese birth or descent, accepted at an accredited college, university or other approved post-graduate program. If the father s name is not of Lebanese descent, please give mother s maiden name. Scholarship will be awarded based on character, academic performance and financial need. Some consideration will be given to applicants with relatives who are or have been members of the Lebanon American National Club or its Auxiliary. The application forms are available at Brockton High School guidance office, St. Theresa Church, or directly from any LANC member. All applications must be returned No later than April 1, 2013. CEMETERY PALM CROSSES Cost: $25.00 each Order Must Be Received By March 10, 2013 Name: Tel. Number: (Area Code) Number of Palm Crosses Ordered: Total Payment Enclosed: Please make checks payable to: St. Theresa Church Please Note: We can not fill orders placed after March 10, 2013. Thank you. Crosses will be distributed on Sha NeeNee (Hosanna Sunday) Weekend. March 23, 2013 and March 24, 2013. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please join us... for Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall each Sunday following Liturgy. Visit with family and friends and enjoy each others fellowship.