SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of April 10, 2016

Third Week of the Resurrection

Annette Garcia - Parish Secretary Ex. 100

Nick Morey – Bookkeeper Ex102

Jo Ann Reed - Financial Consultant

Michele Chebib - Hall Manager Ex. 104

Deborah Mery Fernandez - Cultural Arts Director Ex 107

Richard Karam - Church Attorney

Edward Karam - Church Realtor & Lector Coordinator

Soumaya Doenges - Greeter Coordinator

Ameen Al Bahloly- Altar Server Coordinator

Regina Aune - Archivist

Fernando Fernandez - Athletic Director Ex. 105

Brendan George - Pastoral Council Chairman

Jose Fernandez - Finance Committee Chairman

Candy Monsour - LAS President

Patricia Karam - Scholarship Committee Chairman

Elyse Karam, Monica Chavez, & Sabrina De La Cruz -

MYO Directors

Samantha Karam Naffah - MYP President

Michele Chebib - Religious Education Coordinator Ex.123

Crystel Harb & Katy Emerson – MYA Coordinators

Dave Sweeney - Veterans Committee Chairman

Toufic Khalife & Larry Monsour - Grounds Committee

Liturgy Schedule:

Monday-No Liturgy

Tuesday 5:30 PM

Wednesday - Friday 12:00 Noon

Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Saint George Maronite Catholic Church

6070 Babcock Road, San Antonio, TX 78240

Offices: (210) 690-9569 (210) 690-2240

Fax: (210) 690-5093

Hall: (210) 696-5937 www.stgeorgemaronitecenter.com

Fr. Charles Khachan, MLM – Pastor Ex. 101

E-mail: ckhachan@gmail.com

Fr. Marwan Abi Nader, MLM - Associate Pastor

Deacon Tom Billimek

Merciful Like the Father!

Religious Education & Bible Study

Pre K - 12th grade-See bulletin for schedule

Ladies Altar Society (LAS)

See bulletin for schedule

Maronite Youth Organization (MYO)

See bulletin for schedule

Adoration

Tuesday 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession)

30 minutes before Liturgy and upon request

Mystery of Baptism & Chrismation

Parents and Godparents must meet with the pastor to make arrange-

ments

Mystery of Crowning (Marriage)

Notify the pastor ONE YEAR in advance for the necessary

arrangements

Sick and Hospitalized

Contact the pastor for visitation

Memorial Sunday and Lebanese Luncheon

Last Sunday at 11:00 AM

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MARONITE MINUTE

Third week of the Resurrection April 10, 2016

THE JOY OF LOVE

To clearly reaffirm not “the ideal” of the family, but its rich and complex reality, in order to reflect on

love in the family together with the women and men of our time. With this purpose in mind, on 19 March, the

Solemnity of St Joseph, Pope Francis signed the Post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia. The

highly anticipated document, presented in the Holy See Press Office on Friday morning, 8 April, speaks the

language of experience, offering an open and profoundly positive outlook, which feeds not on abstractions or

ideal projections, but on pastoral attention to reality. The text, laden with spiritual points and practical wisdom

suitable to every couple and to those people who hope to build a family, was the fruit of practical collaboration

with people who have experienced many years of family life.

The vast Exhortation is divided into nine chapters and more than 300 paragraphs which include the

results of the two synods on the family convened by Pope Francis in 2014 and 2105. The concluding reports of

the two conferences are largely cited, along with documents and teachings of his predecessors, and the

Pontiff’s own catechesis on the family. As he has done previously in other circumstances, the Pope also drew

from the contributions of various episcopal conferences – among them those of Kenya, Australia and

Argentina – and quoted personages such as Martin Luther King and Erich Fromm, along with cues from the

world of cinema, such as Francis’ nod to the film Babette’s Feast to explain the concept of truly free giving.

The prologue of Amoris Laetitia is especially meaningful, highlighting the complexity of the issues and

the need for continued open discussion. It is in fact the fruit of the interventions of the Synod Fathers, which

have composed a “multifaceted gem” for further reflection. In this regard the Pope makes clear that “not all

discussions of doctrinal, moral or pastoral issues need to be settled by interventions of the magisterium”. Thus,

for some issues, an individual country or region “can seek solutions better suited to its culture and sensitive to

its traditions and local needs. For ‘cultures are in fact quite diverse and every general principle... needs to be

inculturated, if it is to be respected and applied’”. But Francis seeks to invite an immediate escape from the

sterile juxtaposition between fear of change and the pure and simple application of abstract rules. “The debates

carried on in the media, in certain publications and even among the Church’s ministers”, he writes, “range

from an immoderate desire for total change without sufficient reflection or grounding, to an attitude that would

solve everything by applying general rules or deriving undue conclusions from particular theological consider-

ations”.

To read the full text of the Apostolic Exhortation: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/

apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20160319_amoris-laetitia.html

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Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy

Sat. April 9th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Joe Mery req. by Roger & Jackie Hill

1Pet 2:11-17 Mt 22:41-46

Sun. April 10th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Martha Mery (10yr.anniversary) req. by Tony Mery & Family

11:00AM Liturgy for Maria Del Carmen , Farah Zahoul req. by Nader Family

2Tim 2:8-13 Third Week of the Resurrection Lk 24:13-35

Mon. April 11th NO LITURGY

1Pet 2:18-25 Lk 24:44-49

Tues. April 12th 5:30 PM Liturgy for the Robert Beathe req. by Edward Karam

1Pet 3:1-12 Jn 6:28-34

Wed. April 13th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Rachel Trad Barrera req. by Mary Ann Trad Karam

1Pet 3:13-22 Jn 6:34-40

Thurs. April 14th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Malake Mery req by Edward Karam

1Pet 4:1-11 Jn 6:41-47

Fri. April 15th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Lucy Sandoval req. by Robert Sandoval

1Pet 4:12-19 Jn 6:48-59

Sat. April 16th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Edward Mery req. by the Edward Mery Family

1Pet 5:1-14 Jn 6:60-71

Sun. April 17th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Elda Jadallah req. by Ralphie Karam

11:00AM Liturgy for Bessie Debo req. by Ralphie Karam

Heb 13:18-25 Fourth Week of the Resurrection Jn 21:1-14

Stewardship

April 3, 2016

$3,008.00

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Bertha Acevedo,

Rocky Anawaty,

Amira Andera,

Regina Aune,

Corey Baines,

Gerry Baines,

Sharon Benson,

Pamela Gabriel Craig,

Marina Curie-John,

Diana Curi-Ryder,

Josephine Daaud,

Amira Dean,

David Emerson,

Norma Emerson,

Zeyna Faris,

Brendon Fuselier

Muriel Keogh

George,

Hank Grage,

Betty Gudat,

Harry Hilton,

Jackie Hill,

James Hughlette,

Sal Isgro,

Marie Joseph,

Al Jowdy,

David Karam,

Elyse Karam,

Eugene Karam,

Mary Anne Karam,

Mary Ann Trad

Karam,

Sophie Abdo

Karam,

Donna Khattar,

Marie La Monica,

Richard La Monica,

Margaret Craig

Loyd,

Charles Malouff,

Maria Marines,

Elvira Mery,

Maria Mery,

Paul Mery, Jr.,

Tony Mery,

Tony Moawad,

Connie Moller,

Adele Morrison,

Nancy Nasif,

Tim O’Connor,

Jose Olvera,

Thelma O’Shaugh-

nessy,

David Palazzo,

Noel Palazzo,

Ashley Polley,

Larry Raba,

Tanya Raba

Curtis Reed,

Kirsten Reed,

Rose Ribble

Roberto Rodriguez,

Pedro Rosas,

David Saliba,

Gloria Saliba,

Bella Rodriguez

Torres,

Rose Trevino,

Jeanette Van

Delden,

Ted Van Delden,

Gene Viola,

Joe Walker,

Miriam Wells,

Cathy Turcotte Wolfe,

George Yamin.

Edward K. Mery - April 18, 2015

Elias Kalifa - July 1, 2015

Robert Beathe - July 7, 2015

Malake Mery - August 24, 2015

Jack Riegel - August 27, 2015

Henry Murray Boothroyd - November 13, 2015

Suzann Westermann - November 29, 2015

Margaret Abdo Karam - December 1, 2015

Joseph Jacob Harb - December 23, 2015

Elda Jadallah - December 28, 2015

Karen Karam Baines - March 10, 2016

Saturday, April 9th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Ralph Karam

Ushers: Arthur Lang & Gladys Salisbury

Greeters: Karen Sacre

Altar Servers: Zack Karam & Aaron Mery

Sunday, April 10th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Larry Karam

Ushers: David Sweeney & Larry Monsour

Greeters: LAS

Altar Servers: Anthony Kuri, Andre Kuri &

Harry Doenges

Saturday, April 16th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Ralphie Karam

Ushers: Joe Rivas

Greeters: Souraya Sarkis

Altar Servers: Lexi Carraway, Josie Carraway &

Kiersten Salinas

Sunday, April 17th

Lector: (8:00 AM)

Lector: (11:00 AM) Edward Karam

Ushers: Kevin Kearns, Mike Daly & Chris Karam

Greeters: MYA

Altar Servers: Jacob Farah, Anthony Chebib &

Jeremy Daly

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SUNDAY APRIL 10TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Faith Formation

Holy Name Society meeting at 9:30 AM

Rosary at 10:40 AM

LAS and MYO meeting after the 11:00 AM

Liturgy.

TUESDAY APRIL 12TH

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be from

3:00 PM to 5:30 PM followed by the Qurbono

(Divine Liturgy) at 5:30 PM. Adoration will

resume at 6:00 PM and will conclude with the

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Please note the Blessed Sacrament CANNOT be

left exposed and alone, therefore, a signup sheet is

in the church foyer. If the hours are not completely

filled, adoration will be cancelled on that Tuesday.

SUNDAY APRIL 17TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Faith Formation & Bible Study for Adults

Rosary at 10:40 AM

ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL

The Annual Lenten Appeal for the Eparchy of Our

Lady of Lebanon is still taking place. The pro-

ceeds of the appeal go towards assisting the for-

mation of future priests, new mission parishes,

charities and many other ministries in the Eparchy.

Every family is asked to participate in the Appeal

at a level which is meaningful for them. You can

make your donation with a check or credit card.

We count on your generosity and support to our

Eparchy to reach parish’s goal for this year’s

Appeal of $11,000.00.

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

We are in the process of creating a new directory

for St. George parishioners. We have reserved

eight days in May to take these pictures. (May 10-

14, May 17-19). We will be signing up beginning

April 9-10th, 16/17,23/24, April 30/ May 1, May

7/8 after all liturgies. If you are unable to sign up

at the church , there will be a website available.

The photo sessions will include hours during the

day, night, and Saturday. We encourage full par-

ticipation by all parishioners. A complete and up-

dated directory is invaluable to all—especially to

our new parishioners. More information is coming.

For now, please save these dates on your calendar.

NAM SCHOLARSHIPS

The John A. Solomon Memorial NAM

Scholarship is open to active members of

the MYO who are graduating seniors.

The Naomi and Paul Kassouf NAM Schol-

arship is open to high school seniors

whose parents are members of NAM.

The Thomas and Jennie Ayoob Memorial

NAM Scholarship is open to current col-

lege students.

USEK and NDU Scholarships are open to

college students who are members of

NAM or their parents are members of

NAM.

See the church office for applications.

Deadline May 5, 2014.

LEBANESE FOLKDANCE TROUPE

Registration to join the dancers for the upcom-

ing events throughout the year will be April 9,

2016 from 3:00PM-4:30PM in the north

dome. Please contact Debbie Fernandez at

210-415-8260. debmusic@sbcglobal.net

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Our deepest sympathy to family and friends of

Josephine R. Loeliger sister of Joe Rivas, who

passed away on April 4, 2016. Grant her rest

O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon

her. Amen

FOOD & CLOTHING DRIVE

We will continue to collect food, clothing/

shoes and baby product items to donate to

local charities. All items will be collected on

the last Sunday of the month.

Community Life

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Miscellaneous

LAS CORNER LAS mass and meeting Sunday April 10, 2016

April 16 - 24 - Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Fatima.

May 1 - First Communion and May Crowning

May 5 - Ascension of Our Lord

May 10-14, May 17-19 - Pictorial Directory Photo

Sessions.

May 20 - Parish Meeting

June 10 - 12 - Folklife Festival

June 17– 18 - MYO Garage Sale

From Pope Francis

“The Joy of Love experienced by families

is also the joy of the Church.”

Bishop’s Holy Year Prayer Intention:

The intention for April:

“Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life ”

Special Liturgy at Our Lady of Lourdes of the Southwest

Pope Frances advocates in this Year of Mercy that we make a pilgrimage to a holy site, “To experience and

obtain the Indulgence, the faithful are called to make a brief pilgrimage.” Our church is doing a pilgrimage to

the Basilica of our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France in April. For those of us unable to travel and would

like to be in union with them, a special liturgy will be observed at the Lourdes Grotto of the Southwest (an ex-

act replica of the Grotto in Lourdes, France) on the grounds of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in

San Antonio, We will visit the grotto, offer healing prayers for the elderly and sick, pray for the deceased,

meditate on merciful acts, and conclude with a Eucharistic celebration offered by our Associate Pastor, Father

Marwan Abi Nader. This special celebration will take place at the outside sanctuary of The Lourdes Grotto of

the Southwest at 5722 Blanco & Sacred Heart Rd. on Friday, April 22 at 2:00 PM. (There will not be a 12:00

liturgy at St. George)

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