SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of April 16, 2017 The Glorious Ressurection

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 www.stgeorgesa.org

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

Fr. Charles Khachan, MLM – Pastor Ex. 101

E-mail: ckhachan@gmail.com

Deacon Tom Billimek

Gym: http://www.sgmgym.com/

Bingo: http://www.randysbingo.com/

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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Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy

Sat. April 15th 11:30 AM Prayer of Forgiveness

Rom 5:1-11 Great Saturday of the Light Mt 27:62-66

NO 5:00 PM

11:30 PM Liturgy for the Living and deceased parishioners of St. George parish

Phil 2:1-11 The Glorious Resurrection Mt 28:1-10

Sun. April 16th NO 8:00 AM

11:00AM Liturgy for the Living and deceased parishioners of St. George parish

1 Cor 15:12-26 The Glorious Resurrection Mk 16:1-8

Mon. April 17th No Liturgy

1 Cor 15:1-11 Mk 16:9-14

Tues. April 18th No Liturgy

Rom 6:3-11 Jn 21:1-14

Wed. April 19th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Charles Trad req. by Mary Ann Trad Karam & Family

Col 3:1-11 Jn 21:15-25

Thurs. April 20th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for David Saliba req. by Amira & JoAnn Andera

Eph 2:1-10 Mk 16:15-18

Fri. April 21st 12:00 Noon Liturgy for the good health of Capt. Kenny Dalga, Ist Lt. Drew Dellecker &

Capt. Andy Becker req. by Regina Aune

Rom 10:4-12 Lk 24:36-45

Sat. April 22nd 5:30 PM Liturgy for deceased members of the Nasif/Battros family

req. by Sandy & Nancy Nasif

Col 2:8-15 Jn 20:19-25

Sun. April 23rd 8:00 AM Liturgy for Grant Peison req. by Ralphie Karam

11:00AM Liturgy for David Saliba req. by his family

2Cor 5:11-21 New Sunday Jn 20:26-31

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

misspelled or dropped off the list of masses by mistake.

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Bertha Acevedo,

Rocky Anawaty,

Amira Andera,

Regina Aune,

Corey Baines,

Gerry Baines,

Sharon Benson,

Pamela Gabriel Craig,

Terry Griebel,

Marina Curie-John,

Diana Curi-Ryder,

Josephine Daaud,

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,

Gloria Maldonado,

Charles Malouff,

Louise Malouff,

Maria Marines,

Karen Martinez,

Elvira Mery,

Maria Mery,

Paul Mery, Jr.,

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,

Curtis Michael, Reed

Kirsten Reed,

Rose Ribble,

Johnny Rodriguez,

Roberto Rodriguez,

Pedro Rosas,

Gloria Saliba,

Marie Schechter,

Bella Rodriguez Torres,

Rose Trevino,

Jeanette Van Delden,

Gene Viola,

Joe Walker,

Miriam Wells,

Cathy Turcotte Wolfe,

George Yamin.

Sophie Abdo Karam - June 24, 2016

Ted Van Delden - September 27, 2016

Amira Mery Dean - November 14, 2016

Anthony Mery, Jr. – November 30, 2016

Grant Peisen - December 12, 2016

David Saliba - December 23, 2016

Robert Dieck - February 17, 2017

Roberto Rodriguez - April 3, 2017

Saturday, April 15th (11:30 PM)

Lector: Ray Dustin

Ushers: Ameen AL-Bahloly & Frank Dieck

Greeter: Karen Sacre

Altar Servers: Zack Karam, Jeremy Daly &

Aaron Mery

Sunday, April 16th (11:00 AM)

Lector: Larry Karam

Ushers: Joe Rivas & Janie Rivas

Greeters: MYA

Altar Servers: Harry Doenges, Dean Martinez &

Edward Martinez & Christopher Geha

Saturday, April 22nd (5:00 PM)

Lector: Ralphie Karam

Ushers: Dora Cuellar & Kathy Birkner

Greeter: Souraya Sarkis

Altar Servers: Kiersten Salinas & Jeremy Daly

Sunday, April 23rd (11:00 AM)

Lector: Michael Mery

Ushers: Toufic Khalife, Adriana Khalife &

Elmosa Herrera

Greeters: Jo Sullivan

Altar Servers: Maroun Harb, Anthony Kuri,

Andre Kuri & Joseph Hanna

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SCRIPTURES TO REMIND US – HE HAS RISEN!

1. “As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they

were alarmed. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are

looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He

has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid

him. Go, tell his disciples…'” (Mark 16:5-7).

2. “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told

you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of

Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be

crucified and on the third day be raised again.” (Luke

24:6-7).

3. “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come

and see the place where he lay.” (Matt. 28:6).

4. “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he

live,” (John 11:25).

5. “And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power.” (1 Cor. 6:14).

6. “We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the

dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a

death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.” (Romans 6:4-5).

7. “For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those

who have fallen asleep.” (1 Thess. 4:14).

8. “For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth…” (Job 19:25).

9. “That you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious

inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe,

according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and

seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion,

and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.” (Eph. 1:18-21).

10. “He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.” (1 Cor. 15:4)

11. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to

be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is

imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.” (1 Pet. 1:3-4).

12. “And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and

great grace was upon them all.” (Acts 4:33).

13. “Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised— who is at the right hand of God, who

indeed is interceding for us.” (Romans 8:34).

14. “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces.” (Isaiah

25:8).

15. “For as by a man came death, by a man has come the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so in

Christ shall all be made alive.” (1 Corinthians 15:21-22).

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SUNDAY APRIL 16TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 11:00 AM ONLY No Faith Formation Easter Picnic following the 11:00 AM Litur-

gy.

EASTER HOLIDAY The church office will be closed on Monday, April 17, 2017 in observance of Easter.

TUESDAY APRIL 18TH 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. Adora-tion will resume at 6:00 PM and will con-clude with the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

SUNDAY APRIL 23RD Qurbono (Liturgy) 11:00 AM ONLY Faith Formation at 9:00 AM

EASTER SECOND COLLECTION Remember, it has been a long standing tradition in the Maronite Church that at all Easter and Christmas liturgies, a second collection is taken for the support of the priest serving the parish.

RICE BOWLS If you picked up a Rice Bowl on Ash Monday, please return it by Sunday, April 23, 2017 so that your donations will be sent to Catholic Relief Services. Thank you for your support and gener-osity.

CATHOLICAST A media source with hours of catholic talks online. You can listen to topics like Theology of the Body, marriage, family, single life and use this resources to strengthen your own understand-ing about the faith and share it with those around you. Www.catholicasts.com

DEEPEST SYMPATHY It is our sad duty to announce to you the death of Roberto Rodriguez, member of our parish, on Monday, April 4, 2017. Funeral services are as follows: Monday April 17, 2017: 6:00 PM Visitation 7:00 PM Rosary Tuesday April 18, 2017: 9:30 AM Funeral Liturgy. In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations to be made to the St. George Maronite Church. Grant him rest O Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon him. Amen.

ITEMS FOR SALE Phoenician Ballroom has a total of 14 vintage arcade games for sale. They are Race driver by Atari, Afterburner, Super hang on, Hang on, Speed Buggy, Donkey Kong, Gyruss -Centuri, Off Road, Phoenix, Street Fighter II, Super Mario Brothers, Captain America, Vendetta and Simpsons. Each game is $1,000 and will be available to purchase until Monday, April 17, 2017. Any parishioner wanting more information or if interested in purchasing a game, please contact Michele Chebib at 210-696-5937.

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION We are preparing to start an adult religious edu-cation class for those who are interested in learn-ing more about the Catholic and Maronite Faith. We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Ses-sions focus on the teachings and experience of the Church and give participants a better under-standing of the teachings of the Catholic Church. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Charles for more information.

Community Life

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Eparchial Lenten Appeal $9,150.00 Our Parish Goal $11,000.00

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

“God loves a cheerful giver!” (2 Corinthians 9:7)

STEWARDSHIP Our Gift to God and our Church

LAS CORNER

Cookbooks for sale, $25.00 each. No April Meeting

May 5 - Parish Meeting May 7 - First Holy Communion May 14 - Mother’s Day June 9-11 - Texas Folklife Festival

FROM POPE FRANCIS

It is good for us to break out of our set ways, because it is proper to the Heart of God to overflow with

tenderness, with ever more to give

ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL The Annual Lenten Appeal for the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon is now taking place. The Bishop's Annual Appeal is conducted each year during Lent to ask for support for the most urgent needs in the Eparchy. The Eparchy relies upon you to support our Maronite parishes, like ours, and train our future Maronite priests. Every family is asked to participate in the Appeal at a level which is meaningful for them and be generous. You can mail your donation, drop it in the collection basket, or make it online at https://www.stgeorgesa.org/donations/lenten/. Our parish's goal for this year's Appeal is $11,000.00. Please be generous and support your Eparchy. Thank you!

April 9, 2017 Month to date Year to date Our 2017 Goal

Regular Collection

$3,050.00

Online Donations

$250.00

$6,574.00 $50,458.00 $ 175,000.00

Overage/Shortage - $124,542.00

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A special “Thank You” to the following people for their generosity

Phoenician Ballroom

George & Michele Chebib & Family

Bill & Jeanette Morgan

Jesus & Geraldine Flores

David & Martha Sweeney

Claire Wester

Pat & Judy Perillo

Anwar Sulaiman

Pierre & Antoinette El Bayeh & Family

In Memory of Frank & Billie Mery req. by Johnny & Cheryl Smith

In Memory of Muriel & Amin George req. by Brendan & Jacki George

In Honor of Lucy & Cecil Patterson req. by Brendan & Jacki George

In Memory of the Deceased members of the Ogbugbulu Family req. by

Josie Ogbugbili

In memory of Murray Boothroyd req. by Michael & Laura Mery

In Memory of Joe C. Bashara req. by Michael & Laura Mery

In Memory of Thomas J. Bashara req. by Michael & Laura Mery

In Memory of all the faithfully departed req. by Michael & Laura Mery

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