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Saint Rafka Maronite
6th Sunday of Pentecost
On this Sunday of the Season of Pentecost we stand in witness to the act of Jesus’ sending of his Shleehe (apostles) as healers, as we read in the Gospel. We are introduced to one of the precious gifts of the Holy Spirit (and a manifestation of God’s presence) within Christ’s community: the gift of healing. The saints, like saint Sharbel, who follow in the Apostles footsteps continue to share this healing gift of Christ with the world.
From early Christian times our Syriac Church Fathers spoke of the powers of spiritual healing as Medicines. The Eucharist was described as the Medicine of Life, along with Anointing, for they contained within them the healing powers of Christ’s redeeming Spirit of love.
It is by this Spirit that Christ Jesus, Our Lord, sent his Shleehe (Apostles) out to cleanse the world of unclean
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017 Saint Rafka Maronite Church is a Catholic
Parish of the Antiochene Syriac Maronite Church, Eparchy of Saint Maron of
Brooklyn, NY, Most Rev. Gregory John Mansour, Bishop, 109 Remsen Street,
Brooklyn, NY, 11201, 718.237.9913. [email protected]
Rev. Bartholomew Leon, Administrator,
Pastor’s Advisory Council Ramiz Askar, Marlene Saad
Secretary Richard Sleiman, Chairman
Paul Sleiman, Linda Wickett, Jack Yacu
Finance Committee George Azan, Joseph Chebeir,
Chairman Tony Sleiman, Paula Howard-Casby
Administration
Richard, Wickett, Financial Secretary
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spirits. The Qolo of Thursday of the Apostles and Evangelist declares:
Our Lord Jesus called his apostles, and gave them power to overcome unclean spirits and to heal all sickness
Likewise we who have received the Spirit have been cleansed, and continue to be cleansed – by our free will and participation – through the saving works of Christ and the Holy Spirit. Through these Medicines the Spirit reveals and uncovers for us the powers of God’s redeeming love hidden in our midst. They make Jesus the healer yet again present among us – in a new way – and who requires from us faith and prayer. Like the Apostles who had Jesus with them in the boat, asleep, so too we have Christ’s powers dormant within us (individually and in community) waiting to be resuscitated.
With such potent healing powers there is no reason to despair at any time; or to think that some of our hurts in life are too much to be healed from. Rather, we need to submit ourselves to Christ’s Spirit to let her be our divine resuscitator – through Christ’s powers dormant within us.
Meanwhile, God sends us to each other, and to our fellow human sojourners, to activate – to raise-up in faith – this healing and life-giving power of the divine gift of the Holy Spirit among us.
Father Steve Bonian, S.J.
Pastoral Visit of Bishop Francis Kalabat Bishop Francis Y. Kalabat, Eparchy of the Saint Thomas the Apostle, will make a visit to our community this weekend, July 7 - 9, There will be a spiritual conference on Friday evening and the Chaldean Divine Liturgy on Sunday at 11 AM.
The Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Detroit (Latin: Eparchia Sancti Thomas Apostoli Detroitensis Chaldaeorum) is located with the cathedral episcopal see of Our Lady of Chaldeans Cathedral, located in Southfield, Michigan, United States. It was created by Pope John Paul II on January 11, 1982 as the Apostolic Exarchate of United States of America for the Chaldeans, covering the entire United States. It was elevated to an eparchy, an Eastern-rite Catholic diocese, led by an eparch (bishop) on August 3, 1985. On 21 May 2002 it lost vast territory to establish the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of Saint Peter the Apostle of San Diego.
The eparchy still governs thirteen parishes, ten of which are located in Michigan and two that are located in Illinois. On Saturday, May 3, 2014, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Ibrahim Namo Ibrahim as Eparch of the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle of Detroit, and appointed the Reverend Father Francis Y. Kalabat as Eparch-elect. Eparch-elect Kalabat was born in Kuwait, on May 13, 1970. In 1989, he began undergraduate (philosophy) studies at the Seminary of Saint Francis, in San Diego, California. Subsequently, he began the requisite graduate theological training for the Chaldean Catholic priesthood at the Major seminary of the Sacred Heart, in Detroit, Michigan. Ordained a priest on July 5, 1995, he was appointed Parochial Vicar (Associate Pastor) of Mother of God Church in Southfield, Michigan, the city where the Eparchy has its Cathedral. Since 2001, Eparch Kalabat has been Pastor of Saint Thomas Church in Detroit, Director of Vocations for the
Eparchy, and has been involved with the Center for Re-Evangelization. He speaks Arabic, English and Chaldean, and knows Spanish and Aramaic. He received his episcopal ordination and was installed as Eparch on June 14, 2014.
Maronite Mission of Charlotte
Visit the homepage of our Maronite neighbors to the north of us, the Maronite Mission of Charlotte. This Mission is under the leadership of Father Elias Khalil and is growing in Grace and numbers. The mission bulletin is outstanding and they, like us, are a community that is growing. Pray that God will grant them many holy, good and wise members so that their mission will grow to a large parish community.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats bring spiritual healing and strengthening of faith to individuals who have had or participated in an abortion. The retreat is a journey to healing, peace and reconciliation.
July 7-9, 2017 in Charleston, SC For information and registration call Christy 803 554 6088 or Kathy 803 546 6010or [email protected], rachelsvineyard.org
International RosaryAn International Rosary for Our Lady of Fatima will be held at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Fort Mill, SC on Thursday, July 13 at 7:00pm. Each decade will be prayed in a different language and all nationalities are welcome! Please bring an international dessert to share following the rosary. For questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Teaching Position St. Mary's Catholic School in Greenville, SC is seeking a French and a Spanish teacher for the 2017-2018 school year. If interested, please e-mail your resume to [email protected]."
Music Concert St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Simpsonville invites you to a concert on Wednesday, July 19, at 7 p.m., featuring La Voz del Desierto (a voice in the desert). La Voz del Desierto is the music group of the Diocese of Alcalá de Henares in Spain. Come and enjoy an evening of contemporary Catholic music. The concert is free, though we will take up a love offering. Visit their YouTube channel to listen to their music: YOUTUBE.COM/USER/CANCIONESLVD
There will be a Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend on the following dates: St. Andrew, Clemson on July 29-30, St. Michael, Murrells Inlet on October 7-8, and All Saints, Lake Wylie on November 11-12. Please see the web site at: www.cee-sc.org for more information and to register.
Abouna’s CornerDear Parishioners and Friends,
NAM convention is now history and we are basking in the afterglow! To the MANY who spent countless hours of work at tasks, great and small, thank you! I will be a bit more specific at the 11 AM Divine Liturgy, but there were many who worked so tirelessly to make this convention a success. Thanks! I think we put our mission on the map this past week!
Lisa Advent has placed many pictures of the NAM Convention online. These photos can be view at: nam2017strafka.shutterfly.com
This weekend, we welcome Bishop Francis Kalabat into our midst. Bishop Francis is the Chaldean bishop of the Eparchy of Saint Thomas of the Chaldeans in Detroit. Please remember that Sayedna will give a spiritual conference on Friday night in the Church and will celebrate the 11 AM Liturgy in Chaldean rite. Join us and hear this dynamic bishop in our midst.
I know that many of you will be on vacation soon. I beg you to remember that even on vacation, we have the obligation to assist at the Divine Liturgy or Mass in the Latin Rite. God has indeed blessed each of us and we can give him proper honor and worship for one hour a week, even when we travel. See the sites further back in the bulletin to find Masses where ever you may be!
The Summer months bring a slowdown to the events at the parish. Once September rolls around, lots of activities will begin and some new ones will blossom forth. Keep an eye out for details!
Enjoy the hot and humid days of Summer. Before we know it, the kids will be back in school and patio furniture will be put away. Enjoy the leisure!
See you in Church!
Ab. Bart
★Calendar
July
07, 7 PM, Spiritual Conference Bishop Francis Kalabat 08, 4 PM, Vigil Liturgy 09, 11 AM, Chaldean Liturgy Coffee Social 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 12, 7 PM, Divine Liturgy Anointing of the Sick 15, 4 PM, Vigil Liturgy 16, 11 AM, Divine Liturgy Coffee Social 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 19, NO DIVINE LITURGY 22, 4 PM, Vigil Liturgy 23, 11 AM, Divine Liturgy Coffee Social 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 26, NO DIVINE LITURGY 28, 7 PM, Catholic Homeschool Graduation Mass 29, 4 PM, Vigil Liturgy 30, 11 AM, Divine Liturgy Coffee Social 7 PM, Divine Liturgy August 02, 7 PM, Divine Liturgy Anointing of the Sick 05, 4 PM, Divine Liturgy
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The Order of the Mass
The Liturgy of the Blessed Apostles
Mar Addai and Mar Mari Apostles of the East
According to the Chaldean Church of the East
Prayer List Bernadette Smith, Claire Barnett, Hans Wascom, Ethel Brassel, Katrina Shunk, Chuck Wilson, George Vargo, Julie Tullis, Dan Steinker, Irma Galvan, Mary Cleary, Joe Lemire, Mary Anne McAfee, Tish Oney, Lois Taylor, Jim Hopsecger, Virginia LaFave, Nabeel Howard, Father M. T. Phillips, Paul Cote and Family, Paul Bussemey, Ramza Sleiman, Moe Mercier, Joan Bussemey, Special Intention by Abouna, Bob Brown, Joe Durham, Michael Bays, Patrick Lavelle, Tara Galvin, Susan Connor, Bill Hines, Beth Banks, Andrea Fiorni-Frazier, Shawn Sexton, Robert Mercier, James and Kaleigh, Mark Pelletier, Antonella, Stephanie, Derek Gerard Solomon, JoAn Salloum, Susie, Jim Hopka, Family of Colbert Arthur, Berma Darlene Bell, Terry Vadnais, Elaine Gillen, Amy Hunter, Shawn Sexton, Cindy Miller, Adrian Kassentar, Beth Hopsecger, Mark Barnard, Special Intention of MKS, Janice Radich, Paula Lemire, Becky Jarvis, Lillian Moon, Vito Fortuna, Sam Howard, Jr., Betty Braun, Deanne Valencia, Sister Mary Emmanuel, Katie Frank, Adelaide George, Beverley Davis, Maryanne Polidoro, John Fender, Katherine Dennman, Intentions of Nancy Gegorian, Thomas Shaluly
Someone in need of prayer? Let me know!
Saints We CelebrateJuly 10, The Three Massabki Brothers, Maronite MartyrsJuly 11, Saint Benedict of NursiaJuly 16, Our Lady of Einsiedeln July 17, Saint Marina, Nun of QunnabineJuly 20, Saint Elias the ProphetJuly 22, Saint NouhraJuly 23, Saint SharbelJuly 24 Saint Christina of TyreJuly 27, Saint PantaleonJuly 31, 350 Maronite Martyrs
July 8 & 9
Saturday, 4 PM +Dan Willard Bridget Nevin
Sunday, 11 AM Chaldean Intentions
Sunday, 7 PM +Mary Lou Gillespie Kate Edwards
Wednesday 7 PM Diane Romano, Health Andy and Ceil Frisari
July 15 & 16
Saturday, 4 PM +Carmel Whittier, (1st anniversary of her repose on June 23)
Her Sister, Claudia Slusz
Sunday, 11 AM + Marie Michael Marlene Saad
Sunday, 7 PM Josephine & Peter, Anniversary Blessings Andy and Ceil Frisari
Wednesday 7 PM No Divine Liturgy
Mass Intentions
Feast New Testament Gospel
6th Pentecost 1 Cor. 12:12-13,27-30 Matt 10:16-25
English ——
Arabic ——
Liturgical Readings
Liturgical Items
Sanctuary Lamp and Flowers
To have the Sanctuary Light for your relatives or intentions, please use the envelope provided at the entrance. Donation is $5.00. The Sanctuary Candle burns for these Intentions from Sunday thru Saturday.
Church Offerings and Attendance
July 2 Saturday 4 PM Sunday 11 AM Sunday 7 PM Total Budget +/- Wed. 7 PM
People 47 450 33 530 160 370 14
Collection $1007.00 $3364.00 $445.00 $4816.00 $2,667.00 $2149.00 0
Average per person $21.43 $7.48 $13.48 $9.09 Holy Hour 10
Average Attendance 0 Novena 0
Building Fund $193.00 0 $225.00 418
Year to Date $69,701.00
Average per person $4.11 0 $6.82 $0.79 Average PP $9.09
Attendance Year to Date
4:00 PM 1436 11:00 AM 2125 7:00 PM 655 Wednesday 7 PM 458 First Sunday 123 Holy Day 64 Saint Rafka Novena 61 Special Liturgy 153 Lenten Weekday 343 Funerals 315 Weddings 25
Attendance
How are these totals calculated?
One total graphed to the left is through envelope usage for each week.
The totals to the to the right are counted by the ushers during the Divine Liturgy and tabulated.
Date Emails Sent Opened Clicks to Bulletin % Opened
June 25 522 223 150 47.2%
July 2 521 422 131 39.5%
Difference 1 199 -19 7.7%
Ashy Pavilion Please remember that registered and supporting parishioners are free to use the Ashy Pavilion for family events, reunions, parties, etc. Others are welcome to rent the facilities. More information? Contact Richard Wickett here. Coffee Socials If you would like to sponsor a Coffee Social In Memory Of or In Honor Of someone, please call or email the office to let us know. Abouna Wickett Hall Newly refurbished Wickett Hall can be used by our registered and supporting parishioners for family events, reunions, etc. Others may request permission to rent the Hall. Contact Richard Wickett.
Masses Online Where to go to Mass when traveling? Look here!
MassTimes.org The Catholic Directory Parishes Online
Birthdays July
9, Helen Rouch11, Alexis DeBo 12, Peter Shayeb “Shay” Bouharoun15, Mary Yacu Coxey16, Amy Brown17, Mary Souri17, Jack Zarrouf19, Yasmine Newar20, Michael Ryan Yammine27, Pat Bouharoun27, Jeffrey Howard28, Gabriella Sleiman29, Daniel Saad
Anniversaries
No more on record in July!
Necrology
+Louis Charles Howayeck, July 22, 2013+Rita Bitalke, July 24, 2015+Josephine N. Howard, July 27, 2001+Jamile J. Francis, Sr., July 31, 2008
Video on the life of Saint SharbelEnglish subtitles. Click here.
Prayers to Saint Sharbel and Saint Rafka You can always have your intentions prayed for at the monastery where Saint Sharbel is buried. Click here.
Prayers to Saint Rafka, click here.
WCKI 1300 AM www.catholicradioinsc.com
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