Sixth Sunday of Great lent Healing of the Blind Man (page 246) Saint Maron Maronite Church March 18, 2018 The blind man is named in the Gospel of Mark. In those days, being a blind beggar was much talked of; he was called Bartimeus, that is, the son of Timeus; which, some think, signifies the son of a blind man; he was the blind son of a blind father, which made the case worse, and the cure more wonderful, and the more proper to typify the spiritual cures wrought by the grace of Christ, on those that not only are born blind, but are born of those that are blind. This blind man sat begging; as they do with us. Note: those who by the providence of God are disabled to get a livelihood by their own labor, and have not any other way of subsisting, are the most proper objects of charity; and particular care ought to be taken of them. He cried out to the Lord Jesus for mercy: Misery is the object of mercy, his own miserable case he recommends to the compassion of the Son of David, of whom it was foretold, that, when he should come to save us, the eyes of the blind should be opened (Isa. 35:5). Christ encouraged him to hope that he should find mercy; for he stood still, and commanded him to be called. We must never reckon it a hindrance to us in our way, to stand still, when it is to do a good work. Those about him, who had discouraged him at first, perhaps were now the persons that signified to him the gracious call of Christ; Be of good comfort, rise, he calls you; and if he calls you, he will cure you. Note: the gracious invitations Christ gives us to come to him, are great encouragements to our hope, that we shall speed well if we come to him, and shall have what we come for. Let the guilty, the empty, the tempted, the hungry, the naked, be of good comfort, for he calls them to be pardoned, to be supplied, to be filled, to be clothed, to have all that done for them, which their case calls for. The poor man, hereupon, made the best of his way to Christ; He cast away his loose upper garment, and came to Jesus; he cast away every thing that might be in danger of throwing him down, or might in any way hinder him in coming to Christ, or retard his motion. Those who would come to Jesus, must cast away the garment of their own sufficiency, must strip themselves of all conceit of that, and must free themselves from every weight, and the sin that, like long garments, does most easily beset them. The particular favour he begged, was, that his eyes might be opened; that so he might be able to work for his living, and might be no longer burthensome to others. This favor he received; his eyes were opened; and two things Mark here adds, which intimate, 1. How Christ made it a double favor to him, by putting the honor of it upon his faith. 2. How he made it a double favor to himself; When he had received his sight, he followed Jesus by the way. By this he made it appear that he was thoroughly cured, that he no more needed one to lead him, but could go himself; and by this he evidenced the grateful sense he had of Christ s kindness to him, that, when he had his sight, he made this use of it. It is not enough to come to Christ for spiritual healing, but, when we are healed, we must continue to follow him; that we may do honor to him, and receive instruction from him. Those that have spiritual eye-sight, see that beauty in Christ, that will effectually draw them to run after him. Rev. Msgr. Peter Karam, Pastor saintmaroncleveland@gmail.com Rev. Fr. Roby Zibara, Associate zibararoby@hotmail.com BAPTISM - Call the office at least 2 months in advance. MARRIAGE - Call at least 8 months in advance for Pre-Cana Appt. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION By appointment SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING/SICK Call the Parish Office immediately. 216.520.5081 or 216.333.0760 In Case of Emergency Only: 216-333-0760 Rev. Deacon George Khoury Mr. Lattouf Lattouf, Subdeacon Mr. Ghazi Faddoul, Subdeacon Mr. Georges Faddoul, Subdeacon Mr. Bechara Daher, Subdeacon Chapel/ Mailing Address 7800 Brookside Road Independence, Oh 44131 Church: 1245 Carnegie Avenue MISSION STATEMENT Liturgy Schedule Weekdays: Chapel 10:00 am Sunday: Downtown 9:30 am - English 11:00am - English &Arabic Saturday: Chapel: 7800 Brookside Rd, Independence 5:00 pm Holy Days of Obligation Check Bulletin Office: 216-520-5081 Fax: 216-524-2659 E-mail: saintmaroncleveland@gmail.com Website: www.saintmaron-clev.org Facebook: SaintMaronChurch Office Hrs: Mon-Fri. 9am-3:30pm 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. Amen
Sat. March 17: Healing of the Blind Man 5:00 pm Chapel: Parishioner Intentions Sun. March 18: Healing of the Blind Man 9:30 am: Mem Lit for William & Genevieve Bishilany, Edward & Nina Monsour, & Mary Monsour (Bill & Denise Bishilany, Celeste & Don Sabol, Nayann & Tim Pazyniak, and Bruce & Michelle Bishilany) 11:00 am: Forty Day Liturgy for Houda Nassir Ina (Mary Ina, Mona Philllips, Tony, Albert, Norman & Mounir Ina and Antoinette Khalil & families) Feast of Saint Joseph Liturgy at 7:00 pm Monday March 19th Chapel Liturgy of St. Charbel Thursday 7:00 pm March. 22nd Chapel Rosary 6:30 pm Following Liturgy: Outdoor Procession. 11:00 am: Mem. Lit for Elias Boulos & Abdo Boulos (Subdeacon Paul Boulos of Our Lady of the Cedars, and parishioner Khalil Boulos & families) 11:00 am: Mem. Lit for Hanna Bachour Koussa (His sons Emad, George, and Tony Koussa) Mon. March 19: Feast of St. Joseph 7:00 pm Chapel Thurs. March 22: St. Charbel Liturgy 7:00 pm Chapel Sat. March 24: Hosanna Sunday (Palm Sunday) 5:00 pm: Parishioner Intentions Sun. March 25: Hosanna Sunday (Palm Sunday) 9:30 am: Parishioner Intentions 11:00 am: Parishioner Intentions STATIONS & BENEDICTION OF THE HOLY CROSS Every Friday of Lent 6:30 pm Downtown Followed by a Potluck (Bring a dish to share with others) Parking Lot security provided HAVE YOU PLACED YOUR ORDER!!! One Dozen Kaak 8.00 One Dozen Maamoul 20.00 To place your order simply see Alya Essey, (440-884-3271) Jano Shaia(216-406-5811) or Rania Karem (216-339-2681) in the church basement after Mass or give them a call. Baking day- March 24th & March 28th Lenten Regulations on Fast and Abstinence: The following fasting and abstinence regulations are observed: Abstinence from meat is observed on Good Friday, and all Fridays of Lent by all Catholics 14 years of age and older. All Maronite's who are physically capable are to abstain from meat all Fridays of Lent. Great Friday of the Crucifixion is also a day of fasting. Fasting in the Maronite Church involves eating and drinking nothing at all (except water and medicine) from midnight until noon.
Sixth Sunday of Great Lent: Sunday of The Healing of the Blind Man األحد السادس من الصوم الكبير : أحد شفاء األعمى رسالة القد يس بولس إلى أهل قورنتس II-10:1-7 From the letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians, يا إخو ت ي أ ن ا ب ول س ن ف سي أ ن اش د ك م ب و د اع ة الم س يح و ح ل م ه أ ن ا الم ت واض ع ب ي ن ك م ع ن د م ا أ ك ون ح اض ر ا والج ريء ع ل ي ك م ع ن د ما أ ك ون غ ائ ب ا. وأ ر ج و أ ال أ ج ب ر ع ن د ح ض ور ي أ ن أ ك ون ج ريئ ا ب الث ق ة ال تي لي ب ك م وال تي أ ن و ي أ ن أ ج ر ؤ ب ه ا ع لى ال ذين ي ح س ب ون أ ن نا ن س ل ك ك أ ن اس ج س د ي ين. أ ج ل إ ن نا ن ح ي ا في الج س د ولك ن نا ال ن ح ار ب ك أ ن اس ج س د ي ين أل ن أ س ل ح ة ج ه اد نا ل ي س ت ج س د ية ب ل هي ق اد ر ب لهل ع لى ه د م الح ص ون الم ن يع ة فإ ن نا ن ه د م األ ف ك ار الخ اط ئ ة وك ل ش م وخ ي ر ت ف ع ض د م ع ر ف ة ٱهل ون أ س ر كل ف ك ر ل ط اع ة الم س يح. ون ح ن م س ت ع د ون أ ن ن ع اق ب ك ل ع ص ي ان م تى ك م ل ت ط اع ت ك م. إ ن ك م ت ح ك م ون ع لى الم ظ اه ر! إ ن ك ان أ ح د و اث ق ا ب ن ف س ه أ ن ه ل لم سيح ف ل ي ف ك ر في ن ف س ه أ ن ه ك م ا هو ل لم سيح ك ذل ك ن ح ن أ ي ض ا. والتسبيح هل دائما. Brothers and sisters, Now I myself, Paul, urge you through the gentleness and clemency of Christ, I who am humble when face to face with you, but brave toward you when absent, I beg you that, when present, I may not have to be brave with that confidence with which I intend to act boldly against some who consider us as acting according to the flesh. For, although we are in the flesh, we do not battle according to the flesh, for the weapons of our battle are not of flesh but are enormously powerful, capable of destroying fortresses. We destroy arguments and every pretension raising itself against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive in obedience to Christ, and we are ready to punish every disobedience, once your obedience is complete. Look at what confronts you. Whoever is confident of belonging to Christ should consider that as he belongs to Christ, so do we. Praise be to God always! إنجيل القد يس مرقس 10:46-52 From the Holy Gospel according to Saint Mark قال مرقس البشير: ب ي ن م ا ي س وع خ ار ج م ن أ ر يحا ه و وت الم يذ ه وج م ع غ ف ير ك ان ب ر ط يم ا أ ي ٱب ن ط يم ا وه و ش ح اذ أ عم ى ج ال س ا ع ل ى ج ان ب الط ريق. فل م ا س م ع أ ن ه ي س وع الن اص ر ي ب د أ ي ص ر خ وي ق ول: "ي ا ي س وع ٱب ن د او د ٱر ح م ن ي". ف لن ت ه ر ه أ ن اس ك ث ير ون ل ي س ك ت إ ال أ ن ه ك ان ي ز د اد ص ر اخ ا: "ي ا ٱب ن د او د ٱر ح م ن ي". فو ق ف ي س وع وق ال: "أ د ع وه!". ف د ع وا األ ع م ى ق ائ ل ين ل ه : "ث ق وٱن ه ض! إ ن ه ي د ع وك". فط ر ح األ ع م ى ر د اء ه وو ث ب وج اء إ لى ي س وع. فق ال ل ه ي س وع: "م اذ ا ت ر يد أ ن أ ص ن ع ل ك ". قال ل ه األ ع م ى: "ر اب ون ي أ ن أ ب ص ر" فق ال ل ه ي س وع: "إ ذ ه ب! إ ي م ان ك خ ل ص ك ". ول ل و ق ت ع اد ي ب ص ر. ور اح ي ت ب ع ي س وع في الط ر يق. حقا واألمان لج ميع ك م The evangelist writes, They came to Jericho. And as Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, Jesus, son of David, have pity on me. And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling out all the more, Son of David, have pity on me. Jesus stopped and said, Call him. So they called the blind man, saying to him, Take courage; get up, he is calling you. He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, What do you want me to do for you? The blind man replied to him, Master, I want to see. Jesus told him, Go your way; your faith has saved you. Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way. This is the truth! Peace be with you.
St. Maron s Church Organizations Parish Council President: Najib Rached: rolanano@hotmail.com 3rd Wed. of the month at 7:00 pm Finance Council President: Roger Abood: rrabood@sbcglobal.net Immaculate Conception Sodality (ICS) President: Bernadette Faddoul: gbjmlf@aol.com 1st Mon. of every month at 7:00pm Sons of Mary (Men s Club) President: Joey Faddoul: joeyfaddoul@gmail.com 1st Mon. of every month at 7:00 pm Maronite Christian Formation Program (MCFP) Sunday Director Maroun Kattar: marounkattar@yahoo.com Sundays (except Holy Days) 10:45 am to 12:15 pm Maronite Christian Formation Program (MCFP) Thursday Director Michelle Nin: michelle@ninfamily.com Thursdays 7:00 pm Parish Center, Independence Maronite Young Children (MYC) President: Rita Kanaan: Ritamurr@hotmail.com Maronite Youth Organization (MYO) Coordinator: George Shamatta: gshamatta@gmail.com 1st and 3rd Saturday : 5pm with Liturgy/Meeting Maronite Young Adults (MYA) President: Sami Shaia: sshaia13@gmail.com Meeting & Bible Study 1st Thurs. of each month at 7:30 pm Maronite Mothers Club (MMC) Coordinator: Tina Chamoun: TinaSChamoun@gmail.com Arabic School Coordinator: Jihad Kawkabani: jihad.kawkabani@gmail.com Classes Sat. Oct-April (except Holy Days) 10 am to 12 noon 50+ Social Club Mary Ann Watson: mapw47@yahoo.com 1st Friday of each month. Liturgy: 10:00 am Book & Cine Club Katia Abboud: katiaabboud315@gmail.com SONS OF MARY FISH FRY FRIDAY MARCH 23RD NAM S ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Application for all scholarships offered by NAM can be found online. Www.namnews.org DEADLINE FOR APPLLICATIONS IS MAY 15, 2018 There are scholarships available for high school seniors, students currently attending college and masters or doctorate students. For questions call: Anthony Hazkial at 312-373-0123 or email namscholarships@gmail.com Friday April 6th: Liturgy at 10:00 am Chapel Lunch at Sorrento Ristorante & Pizzeria (Sheffield Village); on to Miller s Nature Preserve & Conservatory 2 admission Reserve by March 23rd : Mary Ann: 216-521-5481 MYA THEOLOGY ON TAP MARCH 22, 2018 LITURGY @ 5PM Discussion to follow: Parish Center 7-9pm Easter Flowers 2018 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Circle One: 25 EA. In Memory of: OR In Thanksgiving Donated By:
SCHEDULE OF LITURGICAL SERVICES FOR PALM SUNDAY, HOLY WEEK, AND EASTER SUNDAY HOSANNA SUNDAY (Palm Sunday) Saturday, March 24 5:00 PM: Liturgy and Procession: CHAPEL (Independence)*** Sunday, March 25 9:30 AM: Liturgy and Procession: St. Maron Church (Downtown)*** 11:00 AM: Liturgy and Procession: St. Maron Church (Downtown) * HOLY WEEK Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 26, 27, 28: Stations of the Cross & Benediction 6:30 PM St. Maron Church (Downtown) HOLY THURSDAY Thursday, March 29-Liturgy and Washing of the Feet Service 7:00 PM St. Maron Church (Downtown) GREAT FRIDAY OF THE CRUCIFIXION (Good Friday) Friday, March 30-5:00 PM: Rite of the Crucifixion and Burial of Christ: CHAPEL (Ind.)** Friday, March 30-7:15 PM Rite of the Crucifixion and Burial of Christ: St. Maron Church (Downtown) SUNDAY OF THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION (EASTER SUNDAY) Saturday, March 31 5:00 PM: Liturgy of The Glorious Resurrection: CHAPEL (Ind.)*** Sunday April 1 Midnight: Liturgy St. Maron Church (Downtown) * Sunday, April 1 9:30 AM: Liturgy : St. Maron Church (Downtown)*** Sunday, April 1 11:00 AM: Liturgy : St. Maron Church (Downtown) * * Divine Liturgy will be in English and Arabic **The Rite of the Crucifixion and Burial of the Lord Jesus Christ will be in English ***Divine Liturgy will be in English Come and See ~ Bible Study proclaims the Lordship of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God the Father : Led by Msgr. Peter Karam and Father Roby Zibara Saturday Mornings 10am-12 noon (Downtown) Thursday Evenings 7:00 pm (Parish Center Independence)
Gift of the Altar: March 2018 BREAD In Memory of: Deceased members of the Richards & Nofel families (Edward P. Richards, Jr.) Robin Zarzour Barlak (Douglas Ganim & family) Youseff Tobia (Takla Tobia & family) Hanna Ina & Evelyn Ina & the deceased members of their family (Their childr en) Deceased members of the Khouri & Hanna families (Dr. Rustom & Mary Khouri) Aitaneet Foundation Scholarship Announcement Applicant must be of Lebanese Christian descent, a 2018 graduate of an accredited secondary school, and accepted to an accredited post secondary education institution. This year the following scholarships will be awarded: 2,000 Aitaneet Foundation Scholarship 1,000 Thomas & Mary Shaia Scholarship (Plus additional 1,000 if Financial need demonstrated) 2,000 Edward Nahra Scholarship 1,000 Maroun F. Daher Scholarship WINE In Memory Of: Deceased members of the Richards & Nofel families (Edward P. Richards, Jr.) Youseff Tobia (Takla Tobia & family) Hanna Ina & Evelyn Ina & the deceased members of their family (Their childr en) Deceased members of the Khouri & Hanna families (Dr. Rustom & Mary Khouri) William & Genevieve Bishilany (Celeste & Don Sabol) William & Genevieve Bishilany (Bill & Denise Bishilany & family) Theresa Thomas (The Richards family) CANDLES In Memory Of: George & Mary Roma Sessin Their children & their families Jacob & Juliette Saad & the deceased members of the Saad & Elzeer families: Thomas Saad & family Deceased members of the Richards & Nofel families (Edward P. Richards, Jr.) Youseff Tobia (Takla Tobia & family) Hanna Ina & Evelyn Ina & the deceased members of their family (Their childr en) Deceased members of the Khouri & Hanna families (Dr. Rustom & Mary Khouri) Completed applications must be postmarked No later than April 17, 2018. For applications and guidelines, please go to: aitaneetfoundation.kawkabani.com and click on scholarship icon. Jihad Kawkabani: (440) 544-6260 aitaneetfoundation@yahoo.com or jihad.kawkabani@gmail.com. The Lebanese Syrian American Junior League Scholarship application period is currently open to high school seniors or undergraduate college students of Lebanese and/ or Syrian descent residing in the greater Cleveland area. Please obtain applications through your high school s college guidance department or by emailing LSAJLscholarship@gmail.com All applications MUST be received by March 31, 2018. Collection: March 10-11, 2018 GENERAL DEPOSIT 14,649.67 Sunday Collection 4,939.00 Online Donations 1,200.00 The Pope s Monthly Intention: March Votive Candles 65.00 Formation in Spiritual Discernment That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels. Monthly Parking 1,160.00 Event Parking 345.00 Easter Flowers 900.00 Cleve. Treatment Cntr 5,666.67 Lenten Appeal 45.00 Second Collection 329.00 آذار ز ز التنشئة يف التميي الروح تقدر الكنيسة يالحاجة الماسة للتنشئة ز ز ز المستويي عىل الروح التميي ف ألجل أن ي ي والجماع الشخص ي ي
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