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St. George Maronite Catholic Church
Weekly Bulletin
Week of August 9, 2020 Eleventh Week of Pentecost
Pastor
Fr. Charles Khachan, MLM
Associate Pastor Fr. Mhanna Joseph Kallas, MLM
Deacon Thomas Billimek
Subdeacons Ray Dustin, Ernest Karam, Joseph Harb
Divine Liturgy Schedule
Monday No liturgy
Tuesday-Friday at 12:00 PM
Saturday at 5:00 PM
Sunday at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Rosary at 10:40 AM
First Friday of the Month Adoration
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Web site: www.stgeorgesa.org
Facebook : @stgeorgesa
YouTube: St. George Maronite
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Stewardship
As Christian stewards, we receive
God's gifts gratefully, cultivate them
responsibly, share them lovingly in
justice with others, and return them
with increase to the Lord. Thank you
for your support to St. George. You
may set up your recurring contribution
by following this link: https://
www.stgeorgesa.org/donate-online/
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We appeal to you today on behalf of our brothers and sisters in Lebanon
who are in desperate need. With the recent blast in Beirut, Lebanon needs
our help more than ever. It is critical to lend our assistance.
To aid those in Lebanon, please consider one of the following ways to help:
Increase your financial support to your families and relatives in
Lebanon.
Donate to St. George Maronite Catholic Church: https://
www.stgeorgesa.org/donations/aid-for-lebanon/ or you can make a
check payable to St. George with the memo Aid for Lebanon and mail
it to 6070 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240.
Support the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles
(memo: charity/support Lebanon): www.eparchy.org/donate
Support Caritas Lebanon by going directly to their website and
Facebook pages to make your donation: www.caritaslebanon.org
Lebanon is a wounded country who needs our aid and any donations will
go to help the neediest in our homeland.
We are aware that these are difficult times for some of you, so we ask for
your prayers as well, as a way to unite us all.
Please share this message and assist us in helping those who need us now.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Charles Khachan, MLML, Pastor
Fr. Mhanna Joseph Kallas, MLM, Associate Pastor
"The just man shall flourish like a palm tree. Like a cedar of Lebanon
may He grow." (Psalm 92:12)
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Week of August 9, 2020 Eleventh Week of Pentecost
As we transition back into our normal way of life, we ask for your patience. Please remember that the health and safety of our parishioners remains our top priority. Your service is needed and greatly appreciated. However, for the time being, ministries will be limited to ushers only. Everyone is encouraged to serve and make a difference. Please consider taking part of the liturgical ministries in our parish:
· Altar servers · Greeters
· Ushers · Lectors
Sat, August 8 5:00 PM Liturgy for Susan Garza req. by Bill & Jeanette Morgan
Sun, August 9 8:00 AM Liturgy for the health & well being of parishioners req. by the Gudat family
11:00 AM Liturgy for the intentions of St. George parishioners
Mon, August 10 No Liturgy
Tue, August 11 12:00 PM Liturgy for the victims of the Beirut explosion req. by the Rizzo family
Wed August 12 12:00 PM Liturgy for Margaret A. Karam req. by the Herrera family
Thu, August 13 12:00 PM Liturgy for William J. Schmidt req. by Rizzo & Wartian family
Fri, August 14 12:00 PM Liturgy for May & William Pinion req. by Regina Aune
Sat, August 15 5:00 PM Liturgy for Raymond Smith req. by the Malouff family
Sun, August 16 8:00 AM Liturgy for Sherry Montgomery req. by the Gudat family
11:00 AM Liturgy for Mary Ann Karam req. by Patricia Karam
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Jack Riegel - September 8, 2019
Eleanor Hardy - September 16, 2019
Joseph A. Mimari - September 17, 2019
Anthony Karam - October 9, 2019
Martha Sweeney - November 22, 2019
Gloria Saliba - November 24, 2019
Barbara Imboden - November 30, 2019
Theresa Birkner - February 9, 2020
Audrey Grage - February 26, 2020
Susan Garza - April 15, 2020
Zeyna Faris - May 16, 2020
Robert De La Torre - June 7, 2020
Douglas Erickson - June 18, 2020
Mary Anne Karam - July 4, 2020
Margaret Karam - July 13, 2020
Bertha Acevedo
Rocky Anawaty
Amira Andera
Regina Aune
Corey Baines
Gerry Baines
Sharon Benson
Don Bird
Ron Clark
Pamela Gabriel Craig
Diana Curi-Ryder
Josephine Daaud
David Emerson
Norma Emerson
Vickie Franco
Brendon Fuselier
Stephen Giovannelli
Terry Griebel
Betty Gudat
Harry Hilton
Jackie Hill
Peter Holmes
James Hughlette
Sal Isgro
Marie Joseph
Al Jowdy
David Karam
Eugene Karam
Mary Ann T. Karam
Donna Khattar
Marie La Monica
Richard La Monica
Margaret Craig Loyd
Gloria Maldonado
Charles Malouff
Louise Malouff
Maria Marines
Maria Mery
Paul Mery, Jr.
Tony Moawad
Connie Moller
Adele Morrison
Tim O’Connor
Jose Olvera
Roger O’Shaughnessy
Thelma O’Shaughnessy
Ashley Polley
Larry Raba
Bella Rodriguez Torres
Pedro Rosas
Mary Ann Toney
Harkness Scott
Kathy Smith
Mary Lou Soto
Rose Trevino
Cathy Van Delden
Miriam Wells
George Yamin
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FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION In preparation of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday, August 15, 2020, we will have three days of prayer, Wednes-day - Friday, August 12-14, 2020. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will begin at 6:00 PM fol-lowed by the Divine Office prayer for the Feast of the Assumption and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. On Saturday August 15, 2020 we con-clude the celebration with a concert to the Blessed Mother at 6:00 PM in the church.
PARISH EVENTS As everyone is aware, our major events for the year are Magic is the Night and the Lebanese Food Festival. Due to the health crisis, these events have been cancelled. Besides their financial support to the parish, these events provide an incredible platform for sharing our culture with the greater San Antonio community. The health and safety of all volunteers and visitors remains our top priority. We want to take the opportunity to thank each and every one for all the energy, time, and commit-ment you put into making our parish alive and vi-brant. We also want to thank all our sponsors who support us each and every year. To make a one time or recurring donation, please visit https://www.stgeorgesa.org/donate-online/
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August 2020 Month to date Year to date Our 2020 Goal
Regular Collection $215,000
$1,986 $2,616 $129,952
Online Donations
$630
Overage/Shortage $(85,048)
Support local restaurants and other businesses owned and operated by members of our parish. Please email
information on other food services if you wish to be added.
Babe's Old-Fashioned Food: 5 locations 9207 Huebner Rd, 210-561-2222 4535 Fredericksburg Rd, 210-732-6666 12415 Bandera Rd, 210-695-5666 10038 Potranco Rd, 210-684-6666 434 SW Military Dr, 210-595-6666
Bayeh SC Convenience Store & Auto Service: 4302 Callaghan
Four Sisters Catering: 7421 Callaghan Rd, 78229 210-349-4040
Maria’s Pizza: 3529 Oakgate Dr, 78230 210-558-6600
Mexican Manhattan: 110 Soledad St, 78205 210-223-3913
Milano on Wurzbach: 11802 Wurzbach Rd, 78230 210-493-3611
Ray's Pizzaria: 5252 Fredericksburg Rd, 78229 210-257-8520 Ray's Pizzaria/Mr. Chickpea: 7214 Blanco Rd,
78216, 210-348-9090
Rome’s Pizza: 3 locations 5999 De Zavala Rd, 210-691-2070 12411 Bandera Rd, 210-695-9933 10038 Potranco Rd, 210-680-5000
Sweet Secrets Cake Shop: 7423 Callaghan Rd, 78229 210-341-4268
Tezel Market: 7126 Tezel Rd, 78250
Tilo Mexican Restaurant: 12403 West Ave, 78216 210-342-4040
Wok this Way: 2411 NE Loop 410, #102, 78217 210-657-6666
4 Seasons Yogurt: 1207 Tx 1604 Access Rd, 78258 210-290-8867 Pain & Stress Center Products: 8650 Bandera Rd,
78250, 210-614-7246
You can make a recurring contribution online
https://www.stgeorgesa.org/donate-online/
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Sunday: 11th Sunday of Pentecost (Eph 2: 17-22; Lk 19: 1-10) What would you do if Jesus
knocked on your door and said, “I must stay at your house today? Would you be excited or
embarrassed? The Lord is always ready to make his home with us. Do you make room for him in
your heart and in your home?
Monday: (Acts 23: 2-22; Lk 12: 13-21) In today’s parable Jesus gives a lesson on using
material possessions. A person’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. In this
little parable Jesus inquiries the heart– where is your treasure? What do you treasure most?
Tuesday: (Acts 23: 23-35; Lk 12: 22-31) An anxious person is divided and often paralyzed by
indecision. What can free us from anxiety? Do you place your security in what you possess or in
God who possesses you as his child? Do you cast your cares and concerns upon the Lord with
trust and faith?
Wednesday: (Acts 24: 1-2a, 5-6b, 9-13, 17-21; Lk 12: 32-34) God the Father tells us not to
fear because He wants to provide for us. When we fear, what we are saying to Him? Do you
really trust Him to take care of us?
Thursday: (Acts 24: 27-25:12; Lk 35-40) Jesus gives a lesson in faithfulness and a warning
against laziness. Why is faithfulness so important to God? Why is fidelity, commitment, and
faithfulness so difficult today? Are you faithful to God and ready to give him an account of your
stewardship?
Friday: St Maximilian Kolbe (Acts 25: 13-14a, 22-27; Lk 12: 42-48) When God offers us his
kingdom, he gives us a treasure beyond measure. He offers us a relationship with him as his
children and the promise of eternal life as well. Is your treasure secure? Are you faithful to God
and ready to give him an account of your stewardship?
Saturday: The Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Rom 12: 9-15or Lk 1: 46-55 or Lk 10: 38-
42):Do you know the mercy and favor of the Lord? Mary accepted her mission with
uncompromising faith an obedience. Do you seek the Lord Jesus to be renewed in faith, hope,
and love?
Approach everything—work, school, obstacle or victory—as a team. Support each other in times of
difficulty and share with each other times of success.
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Children’s Activity
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Children’s Activity
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Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession)
30 minutes before Liturgy and upon request
Mystery of Baptism & Chrismation (Confirmation)
Parents and Godparents must meet with the pastor to make arrangements
Mystery of Crowning (Marriage)
Notify the pastor six months in advance for the necessary arrangements and preparation
Anointing or Visitation of the Sick and Hospitalized
Contact the pastor for visitation
August 15 - Assumption of the Virgin Mary
September 4 - First Friday Adoration
September 13 - First Holy Communion
September 27 - Arabic Liturgy
October 2 - First Friday Adoration
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
As we transition back into our normal way of life, we ask for your patience.
Please remember that the health and safety of our parishioners remains our
top priority.
Everyone is encouraged to make a difference and take part of our many
parish organizations. We look forward to resume our activities soon.
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Parish Secretary Ex. 100- Priscilla Rodriguez
Financial Consultant- Jo Ann Reed
Hall & Bingo Manager- Joseph Harb
Pastoral Council Chairman- Jason Khattar
Finance Committee Chairman- Brendan George
Church Attorney- Richard Karam
LAS President- Elyse Karam
Youth Minister (MYO & FF)- Lisa Delgado
MYA Moderator- Gibran Mery
Greeter Coordinator- Sandy Nasif
Altar Server Coordinators- Chris Khattar & Robert Grizzell
Choir and Cultural Director - Deborah Fernandez
Realtor & Lector Coordinator- Edward Karam
Family Life Ministry- Ernest & Elyse Karam and Joseph & Lisette Harb -
Archivist- Regina Aune
Athletic Director- Fernando Fernandez
Scholarship Committee Chairman- Patricia Karam
Veterans Committee Chairman - Mike Homsy
Grounds Committee-Toufic Khalife & Larry Monsour
Order of St. Sharbel Coordinators-Ray and Lila Dustin
NAM Delegates- Miriam Wells and Lila Dustin
Saint George Maronite Catholic Church
6070 Babcock Road, San Antonio, TX 78240
Offices: (210) 690-9569 (210) 690-2240
Hall: (210) 696-5937
Fax: (210) 690-5093
www.stgeorgesa.org
Hall: www.stgeorgemaronitecenter.com
Gym: http://www.sgmgym.com/
Bingo: http://www.randysbingo.com/
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