SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of July 31 2016 Twelfth Week of Pentecost

Martyrdom of 350 Martyrs, Disciples of St Maron

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

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

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

Crystel Harb - Religious Education Coordinator

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

arrangements

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

Twelfth Week of Pentecost July 31, 2016

Martyrdom of 350 Martyrs, Disciples of St Maron

After St Maroun died, many were inspired by his teach-

ings and his ascetic way of life. By the fifth century a

monastery was built near where he lived known as Bet

Maroun. The monastery became very significant in the

region. Also in the fifth century a debate had emerged

about the nature of Jesus. The debate centered on whether

Jesus was divine, human or both and exactly what that

meant. Some, like the Nestorians, argued that Jesus was

separately divine and human and that the two natures

were independent. Others such as the Jacobites taught that

Jesus was only divine and his divinity absorbed his hu-

man nature.

In 451, The Council of Chalcedon dealt with the debate

once and for all, declaring that Christ was both divine and

human, but one person.

The Maronites upheld the proclamation of the Council of

Chalcedon. The monks of Saint Maroun led the way

preaching the true doctrine and opposing heresy. We learn

of the martyrdom of the 350 Monks in a letter from the monks to Pope Hormisdas in the year 517. They de-

scribed the suffering and attacks they are enduring, particularly from the Antiochian Patriarchs Severus and

Peter who opposed the teachings of the Council of Chalcedon. They described that they were mocked for

their support of the Council and were suffering afflictions. They described how the

Emperor Anastasius had sent an army that had marched through the district of Apamea closing monasteries

and expelling the monks. Some monks had been beaten and others had been thrown into prison. While on

their way to St. Simon Stylite, the Maronites had been ambushed and 350 monks were killed, even though

some of them had taken refuge at the altar. The monastery was burned. The letter was signed by Alexander,

priest and archimandrite and over 200 other signatures followed, of other archimandrites, priests and

deacons.

We pray that like the 350 Martyrs we are always obedient to the teachings of the One, Holy, Catholic and

Apostolic Church.

May their prayers be with us always. Amen

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Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy

Sat. July 30th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Sofie Abdo Karam req. by the Malouff family

Acts 26:1-2a, 6-10, 12-19 Lk 12:49-53

Sun. July 31st 8:00 AM Liturgy for Deceased Gudat Family Members req. by Frank & Betty Gudat

11:00AM Liturgy for Amin & Esperanza, John & Emelia, Frank & Billie,

Russell, Peter & Cecilia Mery req. by Gerious Mery & family

Rom 16:17-20 350 Martyrs, Disciples of St. Maron Lk 11:49-54

Mon. Aug. 1st NO LITURGY

Acts 27:1-4, 8a, 14-15, 18-21a, 22-26 Lk 12:54-59

Tues. Aug. 2nd 5:30 PM Liturgy for Sophie Abdo Karam req. by JoAnn & Curtis Reed

Acts 27:27, 33-37, 39-44 Lk 13:1-5

Wed. Aug. 3rd 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Yvette Zaidan req. by Jo Ann & Curtis Reed

Acts 28:1-10 Lk 13:6-9

Thurs. Aug. 4th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Jean Rabon req. by Regina Aune

Acts 28:11-15 Lk 13:10-17

Fri. Aug. 5th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Sohie Abdo Karam req. by Mary Ann T. Karam & Rose Ribble

Acts 28:16-22 Lk 13:18-21

Sat. Aug. 6th 5:00 PM Liturgy forMark Pasquale Perillo 23rd anniversary req. by his loving family

2 Cor 3:7-17 Transfiguration of Our Lord Mk 9:1-7

Sun. Aug. 7th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Deceased Gudat Family Members req. by Frank & Betty Gudat

11:00AM Liturgy for Sophie Karam (40 day) and Edmond Karam (11 years)

req. by their loving family

2 Cor 3:7-17 Transfiguration of Our Lord Mk 9:1-7

We apologize for any inconvenience if a name of a loved one was

misspelled or dropped off the list of masses by mistake.

July 24, 2016

Stewardship: $4,142.00

You can now contribute online, https://www.stgeorgesa.org/donate-online/

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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,

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,

Roger O’Shaugh-nessy

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.

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

Sophie Abdo Karam - June 24, 2016

Saturday, July 30th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Ralphie Karam

Ushers: Joe Rivas & Kathy Birkner

Greeters: Sandy Nasif

Altar Servers: Zack Karam & Aaron Mery

Sunday, July 31st

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Brendan George

Ushers: Kevin Kearns, Mike Daly & Chris Karam

Greeters: Christina Antoun & Marina Younes

Altar Servers: Harry Doenges, Jeremy Daly &

Jacob Farah

Saturday, August 6th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Pat Perillo

Ushers: Frank Dieck & Elizabeth Aboud

Greeters: Karen Sacre

Altar Servers: Lexi Carraway, Josie Carraway,

Caleb Carraway & Kiersten Salinas

Sunday, August 7th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Michael Mery

Ushers: MYO

Greeters: MYO

Altar Servers: MYO

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SUNDAY JULY 31ST Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 10:40 AM

TUESDAY AUGUST 2ND 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.

SUNDAY AUGUST 7TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Rosary at 10:40 AM

BROOKS ACADEMY OAKS Please help us spread the word and make Brooks Academy Oaks Charter School successful. If you know of anyone who may be interested or any place that the principal can do a presentation about the school, please let Fr. Charles know. Fliers are available in the church foyer. Feel free to take some and pass them around.

SAVE THE DATE On August 28, 2016, Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, Archbishop of San Antonio, will be visiting St. George and celebrating Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM. The liturgy will be followed by a Lebanese luncheon hosted by the Ladies Altar Society. Please mark your calendars and save the date.

INFORMATION UPDATE We are currently publishing the new parish pictorial directory and would like to ask everyone to update your information. Any changes in ad-dress, phone numbers, emails or if you do not want your information in the directory, please notify the church office. The deadline to submit the information is August 22, 2016.

FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM Faith Formation mission is to pass on the faith of our ancestors to our future generations through sharing the basic elements of the Maronite Catho-lic faith and preparation for the reception of Sac-raments. Registration for the 2016-2017 year will begin on August 21. More information will fol-low.

MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR Fr. Charles will be going to Lebanon Tuesday August 2 to Wednesday August 24. In case of emergency please contact Fr. Marwan.

MAGIC IS THE NIGHT On September 24,2016, Magic is the Night “A Masquerade”, will take place . Preparations have been underway for a good part of this year, however, now is the time to come together and put on the final touches which is sure to be the event of 2016! All are welcome to participate. Areas of need are: cooking, decorations, silent

auction donations, and table sales. Tables are: $5000.00, 3500.00, and

$1750.00. Individual tickets are available for $175.00 each.

Please check the bulletin for information and an-nouncements. All of the prep for Magic will take place between August 1-15th in the big hall. Final preparations will take place the week of September 24th. Cooking schedule is as follows: August 1st at 10:00 am ~ Kibbee Balls August 10th at 10:00 am ~ Meat Fingers August 12th at 10:00 am ~ Grape Leaves August 15th at 10:00 am ~ Grape Leaves ( if needed)

LAS CASINO NIGHT The Ladies Altar Society would like to thank all who sponsored and attended the Casino Night Fundraiser that took place Saturday July 23. Your contributions and presence made the event a huge success. Congratulations to the following individ-uals who won: - Casino Night Prizes Winners: Scott Malouff - Poker Party Yolanda Sotel - Olympia Golf Package Paul Karam - TV John Ochoa - Night on the Town Lori Mery - Staycation Charbel Nader - Vegas Trip - Door Prizes winners: Lori Mery Simon Salinas Chris Karam Tony Ortega Bubba Karam Sylvia Ruiz

CHURCH WEBSITE Please visit our new church website: www.stgeorgesa.org. Our webpage has been de-signed to provide valuable information about our culture, traditions, and activities. You will be able to stay up-to-date with announcements, church bulletins, and ways to get involved and support your church. Please share with us your feedback. We would like to hear from you.

Community Life

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LAS CORNER

We would like to let everyone know that we still have grape leaves available for sale. Cost is $12.00 – 1 lb. of grape leaves Lebanese cookbooks for sale, $ 25.00 each.

August 15 - Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 28 - Archbishop Gustavo Mass August 28 - LAS Lebanese Luncheon September 24 - Magic is the Night October 28-30 - Lebanese Food Festival

Bishop’s Holy Year Prayer Intention:

The intention for August:

“Peace in the World”

From Pope Francis

“Dear young people, let us offer the world a mosaic of

many races, cultures and peoples united in the name of

Jesus!” #Krakow2016

Miscellaneous

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In Memory of the Faithful Departed

Today's Memorial Liturgy is a prayer offering for the souls of the following deceased parishioners and friends

of St. George Maronite Church who died in the month of July.

If for any reason you find that a loved one is not on this list, please call the church office at 690-9569,

we apologize for the inconvenience.

Emil Ablan

Margot Namnum Abrams

Afifi Andry

Peter N. Andry

Haney Azar

Robert Beathe

Catherine Estefan

David L. Estefan

David Lee Johnson

Elias Kalifa

Elias Bacchus Karam

Maladie Carrie Karam

Jennie C. Koehler

Lola Latuf

Mary S. Lahood

Sada K. Mery

Victoria Allem Mery

Beatrice Barbara Myers

Rev. Elias Najem

Genevieve K. Niemeyer

George Raheim

Sam Sacre

Joseph Sada

Maroun Sarkis

Rosa Shalhoub

John Joseph Signaigo

Georgette Souan

Adell Andry Stover

Rene Thienpont

Billie Jo Trad

Esther Trad

Daniel Traugott

Afifa R. (Fifi) Wasaff

Andry Michelle Wood

Betty Sue Yamin

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