SAINT SHARBEL MISSION P.O.BOX 33801 Raleigh, NC 27636 Tel # (919)917-7597 Email: abouna@saintsharbelchurch.org website: www.saintsharbelchurch.org WEEKLY BULLETIN #109 [Apr 01, 2018] 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 OFFICE HOURS: Tue thru Fri 10 AM - 4 PM Tel: (919)917-7597 Mail Address: P.O.Box 33801. Raleigh, NC. 27636 Email: abouna@saintsharbelchurch.org Administrator: Rev. Raymond Khallouf The Glorious Resurrection 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. https://www.facebook.com/st.sharbel.ral.nc/ @St_sharbel saintsharbelchurchnc
Hope and Healing After Abortion Living in darkness and depression after an abortion? Unable to get past the pain of your loss? There is hope. There is healing. There is way out of your pain. You can find acceptance, healing and unconditional love in a safe confidential environment. The Sisters of Life host monthly Days of Prayer and Healing, monthly Gatherings, and Hope and Healing Weekend Retreats in NY and CT. These events are opportunities to experience the loving mercy of God in a safe and sacred space. Contact Sisters of Life at 866.575.0075 hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org
Hope and Healing After Abortion Living in darkness and depression after an abortion? Unable to get past the pain of your loss? There is hope. There is healing. There is way out of your pain. You can find acceptance, healing and unconditional love in a safe confidential environment. There are literally millions of women and men who, alone and abandoned, suffer some of the most serious psychological and spiritual consequences of abortion. If you are one of these many, we understand and are here to help. Contact a local Project Rachel Ministry by phone 888-456-HOPE (4673). All conversations are held in strict confidence. Project Rachel Ministry 888-456-HOPE (4673)
GREAT LENT 2018 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE HOSANNA SUNDAY (Palm Sun.) 3-25-2018 THURSDAY OF THE MYSTERIES 3-29-2018 GREAT FRIDAY OF THE CRUCIFIXION 3-30-2018 THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION 4-1-2018 1.00 pm: Divine Liturgy, Blessing of Palms & Procession 6.30 pm: Divine Liturgy and washing of the feet 7:30 pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Confession 7.30 pm: Adoration of the Cross & Confession 1.00 pm: Divine Liturgy and Rite of Peace
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Saint Sharbel Church Calendar year 2018 --April 1, Easter. -April 15: Sunday, Saj, confirmed with Joe Saleh. -May 6, Sunday, 1st communion. -May 12, Saturday, Spring Party. -June 10, Sunday, Picnic day. -June 30, last Sunday liturgy at Saint Francis Church. -September 22 or 29, or Oct.27, Saturday, Golf tournament. -November 17, Saturday, Potluck Thanksgiving. -December 8 or 15, Christmas Party. H O S P I TA L I T Y - C O F F E E H O U R / 2 0 1 8 Apr 1 No Coffee Hour / No Sunday School Apr 8 Available (need sponsor) Apr 15 Available (need sponsor) Apr 22 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 UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS Mar 29-30 6:30 7:30 Holy Week Details on Page 4 Apr 1 1:00 PM The Glorious Resurrection Apr 8 1:00 PM 2nd Sun of the Resurrection (Divine Mercy Sunday) Apr 15 1:00 PM 3rd Sunday of the Resurrection Apr 22 2:00 PM Sunday / Saj.
R E A D I N G S A p r i l 2 0 1 8 Sun Apr 1 Sun Apr 8 Sun Apr 15 Sun Apr 22 The Glorious Resurrection Epistle Gospel 1 Cor 15:12-26 Mk 16:1-8 2nd Sunday of the Resurrection New Sunday Epistle Gospel 2 Cor 5:11-21 Jn 20:26-31 3rd Sunday of the Resurrection Epistle Gospel 2 Tim 2:8-13 Lk 24:13-35 4th Sunday of the Resurrection Epistle Gospel Heb 13:18-25 Jn 21:1-14 DATE TIME * L I T U R G Y I N T E T I O N S * FROM Remember your loved ones with Mass Intentions Apr 1 1 PM Easter Flower Intentions Donors Families Apr 8 1 PM Available Apr 15 1 PM Available Apr 22 1 PM Available P A R I S H O F F E R I N G Palm Sun Mar 25,2018 U P C O M I N G 2 nd C O L L E C T I O N S Mar 30 Holy Land (Good Friday) Weekly offering $1444.00 Easter Flower Offering $369.00 To t a l I n c o m e $1813.00 Thank You for your support Our monthly expenses are a lot higher than our monthly income Apr 1 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 22 Apr 29 Easter Clergy Offering Parish Programs Catholic Home Mission Appeal Mother s Day Building 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.
MARCH CALENDAR - 2018 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 St. Domnina, Disciple of St. Maron St. Afdokia of Baalbek 2 St. John Maron 3 St. Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church St. Katharine Drexel 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Parable of the Prodigal Son The 7 Young Men of Ephesus The Forty Martyrs 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Healing of the Paralytic Daylight Savings Time Begins Pope St. Gregory the Great, Doctor of the Church The First Council of Constantinople (381) St. Patrick 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Healing of the Blind Man St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Doctor of the Church St. Joseph the Virgin, the Spouse of Mary Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness St. Rafka Saturday of the Raising of Lazarus 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Hosanna Sunday (Palm Sunday) Passion Week St. Gabriel the Archangel Thursday of the Mysteries St. Cyril of Baalbek Great Friday of the Crucifixion St. John Climacus Great Saturday of the Light
APRIL CALENDAR - 2018 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 The Glorious Resurrection St. Mary the Egyptian 2 3 The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Isaiah and Ezekiel the Prophets 4 5 6 7 St. John Baptist de la Salle 8 2nd Sunday of the Resurrection New Sunday (Divine Mercy Sunday) Second Council of Nicaea (787) 15 3rd Sunday of the Resurrection 9 10 16 St. Bernadette Soubirous The Miracle of the Icon of Christ in Beirut 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 St. Anselm, Doctor of the Church 22 4th Sunday of the Resurrection 23 St. George 24 St. Saba the Commander 25 St. Mark the Evangelist 26 27 St. Simon, Brother of the Lord 28 St. John, One of the 72 Disciples 29 5th Sunday of the Resurrection St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church 30 St. James, Son of Zebedee, Brother of the Lord