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1013 Ellsworth Street Philadelphia PA 19147 November 51-51, 2014 First Reading: Romans 4:13-25 Brothers and Sisters: The promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his

1 1013 Ellsworth Street Philadelphia PA November 51-51, 2014 First Reading: Romans 4:13-25 Brothers and Sisters: The promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation. For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, I have made you the father of many nations ) in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become the father of many nations, according to what was said, So numerous shall your descendants be. He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was already as good as dead (for he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah s womb. No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. Therefore his faith was reckoned to him as righteousness. Now the words, it was reckoned to him, were written not for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification. Praise be to God always. رسالة القد يس بولس إلى أهل رومة يا إ خو تي ال و ع د إل ب ر اهيم أ و ل ن س ل ه ب أ ن ي ك ون و ار ث ا ل لع ال م ل م ي ك ن ب واس ط ة الش ر يع ة ب ل بالب ر ال ذي ن ال ه باإل ي م ان فل و ك ان أ ه ل الش ر يع ة ه م الو ار ث ين أل ب ط ل اإل ي م ان وأ ل غ ي الو ع د أل ن الش ر يع ة ت س ب ب غ ض ب اهلل وح ي ث ال ش ر يع ة ف ال ت ع د ي ل لش ر يع ة. ل ذ ل ك ف أ ه ل اإل ي م ان ه م الو ار ث ون ل ك ي ت ك ون الو ر اث ة ه ب ة م ن اهلل. وهك ذ ا ت ح ق ق الو ع د ل ك ل ن س ل إ ب ر اهيم ال ل لن س ل ال ذي ه و م ن أ ه ل الش ر يع ة ف ح س ب ب ل أ ي ض ا ل لن س ل ال ذي ه و م ن أ ه ل اإل ي م ان إ ي م ان إ ب ر اه يم ال ذي ه و أ ب ل ن ا أ ج م ع ين ك م ا ه و م ك ت وب:»إ ن ي ج ع ل ت ك أ ب ا أل م م ك ث ير ة«. ف إ ب ر اه يم ال ذي آم ن بٱهلل ه و أ ب ل ن ا أ م ام اهلل ال ذي ي ح يي األ م و ات وي د ع و غ ي ر ال م و ج ود إ لى الو ج ود. وق د آم ن إ ب ر اهيم ر اج ي ا ع لى غ ير ر ج اء ب أ ن ه س ي صير أ ب ا أل م م ك ثير ة ك م ا ق يل ل ه :»هك ذ ا ي ك ون ن س ل ك.«ول م ي ض ع ف ب إ ي م ان ه ب ر غ م أ ن ه رأ ى وه و ٱبن ن ح و م ئ ة س ن ة أ ن ج س د ه م ائ ت وأ ن ح ش ا س ار ة ق د م ات. وب ن اء ع لى و ع د اهلل م ا ش ك و ال ت ر د د ب ل ت ق و ى باإل ي م ان وم ج د ٱهلل. وأ ي ق ن م ل ء الي ق ين أ ن اهلل ق اد ر أ ن ي ن ج ز م ا و ع د ب ه. ف ل ذل ك ح س ب ل ه إ ي م ان ه ب ر ا. ول م ي ك ت ب م ن أ ج ل ه و ح د ه أ ن ه»ح س ب ل ه ب ر ا«ب ل ك ت ب أ ي ض ا م ن أ ج ل ن ا ن ح ن ال ذ ين س ي ح س ب ل ن ا ب ر ا أل ن ن ا ن ؤ م ن ب ال ذي أ ق ام م ن ب ي ن األ م و ات ي س و ر ب ن ا ال ذي أ س ل م م ن أ ج ل ز ال ت ن ا وأ قيم م ن أ ج ل ت ب رير ن ا. والتسبيح هلل دائما"

2 Gospel Reading: Luke 1:1-25 The Apostle Writes: Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed. In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments and regulations of the Lord. But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were getting on in years. Once when he was serving as priest before God and his section was on duty, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and offer incense. Now at the time of the incenseoffering, the whole assembly of the people was praying outside. Then there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was terrified; and fear overwhelmed him. But the angel said to him, Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink; even before his birth he will be filled with the Holy Spirit. He will turn many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. With the spirit and power of Elijah he will go before him, to turn the hearts of parents to their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Zechariah said to the angel, How will I know that this is so? For I am an old man, and my wife is getting on in years. The angel replied, I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. But now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will become mute, unable to speak, until the day these things occur. Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, and wondered at his delay in the sanctuary. When he did come out, he could not speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept motioning to them and remained unable to speak. When his time of service was ended, he went to his home. After those days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she remained in seclusion. She said, This is what the Lord has done for me when he looked favorably on me and took away the disgrace I have endured among my people. This is the truth. Peace be with you. إنجيل القد يس لوقا ب م ا أ ن كثيرين أ خ ذ وا ي ر ت بون ر و اية ل أل ح د اث ٱل تي ت م ت ع ن د نا ك م ا س ل م ها إ ل ي ن ا م ن ك ان وا م ن ذ الب د ء ش ه ود ع ي ان ل ل ك ل م ة ث م ص ار وا خ د ام ا ل ه ا رأ ي ت أ نا أ ي ض ا أ ي ه ا الش ر يف ت ي وف يل أ ن أ ك ت ب ها ل ك ب ح س ب ت ر ت ي به ا ب ع د ما ت ت ب ع ت ه ا ك ل ها م ن ذ ب د اي ت ه ا ت ت ب ع ا د قيق ا ل ك ي ت ت ي ق ن ص ح ة الك الم ال ذي و ع ظ ت ب ه. ك ان في أ ي ام ه ير ود س م ل ك الي ه ود ي ة ك اه ن ٱس م ه ز ك ر ي ا م ن ف ر ق ة أ ب ي ا له ٱم ر أ ة م ن ب ن ات ه ار ون ٱس م ها إ ليص اب ات. وك ان ا ك اله م ا ب ار ي ن أ م ام اهلل س ال ك ي ن في ج م يع وص اي ا الر ب وأ ح ك ام ه ب ال ل و م. وم ا ك ان ل ه م ا و ل د أل ن إ ليص اب ات ك ان ت ع اق ر ا وك ان ا ك اله م ا ق د ط ع ن ا في أ ي ام ه م ا. وف ي م ا ك ان ز ك ر ي ا ي ق وم ب الخ د م ة الك ه ن وت ي ة أ م ام اهلل في أ ث ن اء ن و ب ة ف ر ق ت ه أ ص اب ت ه الق ر ع ة ب ح س ب ع اد ة الك ه ن وت ل ي د خ ل م ق د س ه ي ك ل الر ب وي ح ر ق الب خ ور. وك ان ك ل ج م ه ور الش ع ب ي ص ل ي في الخ ار ج في أ ث ن اء إ ح ر اق الب خ ور. و ت راء ى م الك الر ب ل ز ك ر ي ا و اق ف ا م ن ع ن ي م ين م ذ ب ح الب خ ور ف ٱض ط ر ب ز ك ر ي ا ح ين ر آه وٱس ت ول ى ع ل ي ه الخ وف. فق ال له ال م الك:»ال ت خ ف ي ا ز ك ر ي ا ف ق د ٱس ت جيب ت ط ل ب ت ك و ٱم ر أ ت ك إ ل يص اب ات س ت ل د ل ك ٱب ن ا ف س م ه ي وح ن ا. وي ك ون ل ك ف ر ح و ٱب ت ه اج وي ف ر ح ب م و ل د ه ك ث ير ون أل ن ه س ي ك ون ع ظ ي م ا في ن ظ ر الر ب ال ي ش ر ب خ م ر ا وال م س ك ر ا و ي م ت ل ئ م ن الر وح ال قد س و ه و ب ع د في ح ش ا أ م ه. وي ر د ك ث يرين م ن ب ني إ س ر ائ يل إ لى الر ب إ له ه م. وي سير أ م ام الر ب ب ر وح إ يل ي ا وق و ت ه ل ي ر د ق ل وب اآلب اء إ لى األ ب ن اء والع ص اة إ لى ح ك م ة األ ب ر ار في هي ئ ل لر ب ش ع ب ا م ع د ا خ ي ر إ ع د اد.«فق ال ز ك ر ي ا ل ل م الك:»ب م اذ ا أ ع ر ف هذ ا فإ ن ي أ ن ا ش ي خ وٱم ر أ تي ق د ط ع ن ت في أ ي ام ه ا.«! فأ ج اب ال م الك وقال له :»أ ن ا ه و ج ب ر ائ يل ٱلو اق ف في ح ض ر ة اهلل وق د أ ر س ل ت أل ك ل م ك وأ ب ش ر ك ب هذ ا. وه ا أ ن ت ت ك ون ص ام ت ا ال ت ق د ر أ ن ت ت ك ل م ح ت ى الي و م ال ذي ي ح د ث ف يه ذل ك أل ن ك ل م ت ؤ م ن ب ك الم ي ال ذي س ي ت م في أ و ان ه.«وك ان الش ع ب ي ن ت ظر ز ك ر ي ا وي ت ع ج ب م ن إ ب ط ائ ه في م ق د س اله ي ك ل. ول م ا خ ر ج ز ك ري ا ل م ي ك ن ق اد ر ا أ ن ي ك ل م ه م فأ د ر ك وا أ ن ه ر أ ى ر ؤ ي ا في ال م ق د س وك ان ي شير إ ل ي ه م ب اإل ش ار ة وب ق ي أ ب ك م. ول م ا ت م ت أ ي ام خ د م ت ه م ض ى إ لى ب ي ت ه. وب ع د ت ل ك األ ي ام ح م ل ت ٱم ر أ ت ه إ ل يص اب ات وك ت م ت أ م ر ه ا خ م س ة أ ش ه ر وه ي ت ق ول: هك ذا ص نع الر ب إ لي في األ ي ام ال تي ن ظ ر إ لي ف يه ا ل ي زيل الع ار ع ن ي م ن ب ي ن الن اس.!

3 1013 Ellsworth Street Philadelphia PA November 15-16, 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT TO ZACHARIAH THE DEVIL IS NO MYTH HE S REAL AND WE MUST FIGHT HIM, POPE SAYS Vatican City, Oct 30, 2014 In his homily on Thursday, Pope Francis said that the devil is more than an idea, and in order to fight him, we must follow St. Paul s instructions and put on the armor of God which protects us. In this generation, like so many others, people have been led to believe that the devil is a myth, a figure, an idea, the idea of evil. But the devil exists and we must fight against him, the Pope told those present in the Vatican s Saint Martha house for his Oct. 30 daily Mass. He turned to St. Paul s Letter to the Ephesians, from which the day s first reading was taken and in which the apostle warns against the temptations of the devil, telling Christians to clothe themselves with the armor of God so they can resist. Pope Francis said that a Christian life requires both strength and courage, and needs to be defended because it is a constant battle with the devil, who tempts with worldly attractions, the passions and our flesh. From whom do I have to defend myself? What must I do? he asked, saying that St. Paul tells us to put on God s full armor, meaning that God acts as a defense, helping us to resist Satan s temptations. Is this clear? No spiritual or Christian life is possible without the need to resist temptation, the Roman Pontiff observed, explaining how our battle is QUOTE OF THE WEEK No one will have any other desire in heaven than what God wills; and the desire of one will be the desire of all; and the desire of all and of each one will also be the desire of God. St. Anselm not with small, trivial things, but rather with the principalities and ruling forces of this world, which are rooted in the devil and his followers. The Bishop of Rome pointed out how there are many in the current generation who no longer believe in the devil, but rather Father Vincent Farhat, Pastor Father Michael Marrone, Weekend Assistant Father Richard Cannuli, Weekend Assistant Mrs. Amal Kouyoumdji, Director of Religious Education St. Maron s Church Office: Hall Reservations: Emergency Number: or CHURCH S: Church Office: saintmaronphiladelphia@hotmail.com

4 think of him as a myth, a figure, an idea, the idea of evil. However the devil does exist and we must constantly be on guard, he said, noting how Paul tells us this, it s not me saying it! The Word of God is telling us this. But we re not all convinced of this. Pope Francis then recounted St. Paul s description of the armor of God, of which the apostle says there are different types. The apostle also urges the Ephesians to stand firm with the truth as a belt around your waist, the Pope observed, saying that the devil is a liar, and that in order to defeat him we always fight with the truth and with faith in God. Like Saint Paul says, our faith in God is a shield to defend ourselves against Satan, who doesn t throw flowers at us (but) burning arrows intended to kill, the pontiff explained. Life is a military endeavor. Christian life is a battle, a beautiful battle, because when God emerges victorious in every step of our life, this gives us joy, a great happiness, the Pope continued, saying that our joy lies in the fact that it is the Lord who is the victor within us, giving us the free gift of salvation. However, Pope Francis also cautioned that we re all a bit lazy, aren t we, in this battle and we allow ourselves to get carried away by our passions, by various temptations. This is because each one of us is a sinner, he said, telling those present to not be discouraged, but rather to have courage and take strength in the knowledge that the Lord is with us. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Eucharistic Adoration will be on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, immediately following 6:00 pm Divine Litugy. Come and spend some time in prayer with our Lord. THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE November 23, 2014, will be the final day for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Please bring any canned goods, dry foods and cereals, or turkeys in by Sunday, November 23. Once again we appreciate your kindness for those less fortunate. God bless you always. The Restorative Artist for St. John Neumann s Remains Ronald Rex Piselli Supervisor, President Richard G. Piselli Vice President Harry J. Hoch Office Manager Ronald Rex Piselli- Funeral Chapel, Inc ronrex@comcast.net Offices & Showrooms 1213 S. Broad St. Phila. PA Cosmetic, Implant and Restorative Dentistry Dr. Fred Haddad Greentree Road. Sewell, NJ 08080

5 SAINT MARON S CHRIST- MAS PARTY Saint Maron s Christmas party will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2014, immediately following Divine Liturgy. As always, we will be blessed with a beautiful show performed by our CCD children followed by lunch. Priscilla Frangie will be in the Church hall with a list of food for people to sign up and bring for the party. Everyone enjoyed themselves very much last year and we look forward to another wonderful party for everyone. Thank you for your participation. REGIONAL NAM TASK MANAGER S MEETING There will be a meeting for the NAM Task Manager s on Monday, November 17, 2014, at 7:00 pm, immediately following Divine Liturgy. Please notify Fr. Vince or Claudine if you are not able to attend this meeting either by or telephone. Thank you in advance for your service. UPCOMING EVENTS AT SAINT MARON CHURCH As we begin to prepare for many events here at St. Maron Church, here is a preview of what is to come in the near future. I hope all of you will be able to join us for these special events. On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, St. Maron will host its first annual New Year s Eve Dinner and Dance. Tickets on sale November 9, St. Maron Church hosting the Regional NAM Convention from Friday, January 30-Sunday, February 1, LITURGY INTENTIONS SATURDAY, November 15, 6:00 pm, liturgy is being offered for the soul of Alex Bonavitacola requested by Yasmine Alice. May his soul rest in peace. SUNDAY, November 16, 11:00 am, liturgy is being offered for the souls of Rose and Edward Koway requested by the Koway family. Liturgy is offered as a 40 day memorial for the soul of Marie El Choli requested by George and Laila Sholy and family. May her soul rest in peace. (St. Matthew the Evangelist) MONDAY, November 17, 6pm, liturgy is being offered for the soul of George Gussin requested by Margo Gussin. May his soul rest in peace. (St. Gregory the Wonderworker) TUESDAY, November 18, 9:00 am, (St. Ramanos-Raymond) WEDNESDAY, November 19, 6:00 pm, liturgy is being offered for the soul of Romey Gussin requested by Margo Gussin. May her soul rest in peace. THURSDAY, November 20, 9:00 am. SATURDAY, November 22, 6:00 pm, liturgy is being offered for the soul of Brett McGiney requested by his family. May his soul rest in peace. SUNDAY, November23, 11:00 am, Liturgy is being offered for the souls of Raymond, Mary, and Saleem Dahdah requested by Salema and Barbara Dahdah. May their souls rest in peace. Liturgy is being offered as a 40 day memorial for the soul of Joseph P. Mosey, Jr. requested by the Tavani and Joseph families. May his soul rest in peace. PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the world, show forth, we beseech Thee, in Thy Church the Holy Spirit with whose power the apos- TRANSLATION Need documents translated from Arabic/French/Italian into English? Call William Hanna IMMIGRATION We provide you with the best service and the least expensive! PROVIDING FUNERAL SERVICES OF DISTINCTION AND CLASS, THAT HONOR THOSE FAMILIES WE SERVE! PHILADELPHIA BRIAN W. DONoNELLY, SPVR. NEW JERSEY

6 tles were so abundantly filled. We thank Thee for the blessings bestowed upon the work of priests and religious; and we pray that Thou wilt add to the number of those who now pray, labor, and sacrifice themselves for Thy glory and the salvation of souls. Give them unselfish zeal for Thy glory. O good Jesus, give us more priests and religious after Thine own heart. Amen. PRAYER FOR SOLDIERS During these difficult times, we remember those family members and friends in faraway places. Let us lift in prayer the many women and men serving overseas in our armed forces. May they Táttw c{éàézütñ{ç Marriage Baptism Graduation Family Long experience Adel Asaad AsaadPhotography.com know of our respect and gratitude and be kept safe in the Lord s love. Amen. SACRAMENT OF RECON- CILIATION (CONFESSION) Please know that confession is available before liturgies. You may also call to set up an appointment. George's Painting interior.exterior 25 years experience we guarantee our work call us today for a free estimate cell off IN OUR PRAYERS Please keep in your prayers Juliette Chokier, Eddie Gussin, Dominic Fratangeli, Angel Salerno, Josephine Argenio, Dennis McGiney, Maurice Al Sholy, Robert Cherfane, Alan Sacilowski, Donny Pizzi, Mrs. Rose Kouri, Betty Antrilli, and Bonnie Sabatini. We ask Almighty God to bless them with good health so that they may join us in the Church and give glory and thanksgiving to God. Please notify the Church office of any family member who is ill so that we may remember them in our daily prayers and on our altar of intentions. WEEKLY COLLECTION FOR November 8-9, 2014 Sunday Collection $1, Donation for Aid to Iraq $ Donation $ Coffee $59.00 Total: $ 2, FUNERAL HOME, INC BROAD ST. PHILA., PA Mark J. Rago Funeral Director markjrago@montiragofuneralhome.com Phone: Fax: Quinn s Flowers Flowers For All Occcasions Middle Eastern Ethnic American Food Serving The Philadelphia Area For Over 75 Years QuinnFlowers@Yahoo.com 2008 S. 3rd St. Phila., PA Wharton St. Phila. PA

Announcement to Zechariah November 15, 2015

Announcement to Zechariah November 15, 2015 Chapel/ Mailing Address SAINT MARON MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH Church: 1245 Carnegie Avenue 7800 Brookside Road Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Independence, Ohio 44131