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Saint Maron Maronite Catholic Church May 06-07, 2017 FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LEBANON FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LEBANON During the month of May the month of Mary we feel a special protection of Our Lady that

becomes even more tender, more loving and more full of visible mercy and exorable condescendence during her month of May.

We are left with an increased devotion, a keener confidence and, so to speak, such an increased intimacy with Our Lady that in all the vicissitudes of life we will know how to petition her with

Our Lady is the Queen of Heaven and Earth and, at the same time, our mother.

May teaches us to love Mary Most Holy for the glory she rightly possesses and for all that she represents in the plans of Divine Providence.

1 Saint Maron Maronite Catholic Church May 06-07, 2017 FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LEBANON FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LEBANON During the month of May the month of Mary we feel a special protection of Our Lady that extends to all the faithful; we feel a special joy that shines and illuminates our hearts expressing the universal certainty of Catholics that the indispensable patronage of our heavenly mother becomes even more tender, more loving and more full of visible mercy and exorable condescendence during her month of May. Even after the month of May passes, a remnant of this remains if we have profited from those thirty-one days especially consecrated to Our Lady. We are left with an increased devotion, a keener confidence and, so to speak, such an increased intimacy with Our Lady that in all the vicissitudes of life we will know how to petition her with respectful insistence, hope in her with invincible confidence and thank her with humble tenderness for all the good she does us. Our Lady is the Queen of Heaven and Earth and, at the same time, our mother. We enter the month of May with this conviction, and it becomes more deeply rooted in us when we leave it, strengthening our faith and increasing our fortitude. May teaches us to love Mary Most Holy for the glory she rightly possesses and for all that she represents in the plans of Divine Providence. It also teaches us to be more constant in our filial union with Mary. Children are never surer of the loving vigilance of their mothers than when they suffer. All of mankind suffers today; all peoples suffer. They suffer in every conceivable way. Windstorms of impiety and skepticism sweep through minds, and crazy whirlwinds of all types of messianism devastate them. QUOTE OF THE WEEK Even while living in the world, the heart of Mary was so filled with motherly tenderness and compassion for men that no-one ever suffered so much for their own pains, as Mary suffered for the pains of her children. Saint Jerome Fr. Vincent Farhat, Pastor Fr. Richard Cannuli, Weekend Assistance Mrs. Zeina Topalian, Religious Education Director Address: 1013 Ellsworth Street, Philadelphia, PA Office: Hall Reservations: Evening Emergency Number: or Website: Church Office: saintmaronphiladelphia@hotmail.com Instagram Facebook Page: Saint Maron Maronite Catholic Church of Philadelphia OFFICE HOURS: The Church office will be open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.

2 Nebulous, confused and rash ideas filter into every milieu and mislead not only the wretched and the lukewarm, but sometimes even those of whom greater constancy in the Faith is expected. Those who are tenaciously faithful to the fulfillment of duty suffer from all the adversity they meet by their fidelity to the Law of Christ. Yet those who transgress the Law also suffer, for without Christ every pleasure is nothing but bitterness, and every joy is a lie. Hearts suffer, torn by the revolutionary psychological war, which is so intense in our days. Bodies suffer, impoverished by work, undermined by malady, and overwhelmed by necessities of every kind. The contemporary world could be likened to the time when Our Lord was born in Bethlehem: Its tortured mouth opens with a loud and agonizing groan, the groan of the evildoers who live far removed from God and the groan of the just who live tormented by the evildoers. The more somber circumstances become and the more excruciating sundry pains grow, the more we should ask Our Lady to put an end to so much suffering not merely for our own relief, but for the greater benefit of our souls. Sacred theology says that Our Lady's prayers anticipated the moment of the world's redemption by the Messias. At this anguished moment in history then, let us turn our eyes to Our Lady with confidence, asking her to hasten the great moment we all await, when a new Pentecost will kindle beacons of light and hope in this darkness and restore the kingdom of Our Lord Jesus Christ on earth. We should be like Daniel, whom Holy Scripture describes as the "desideriorum vir," that is, a man full of great desires. Let us desire many great things for the glory of God. Let us always ask Our Lady for everything. And let us, above all, ask her for that which the Sacred Liturgy beseeches of God: "Emitte Spiritum tuum et creabuntur, et renovabis faciem terrae" (Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created; and Thou shalt renew the face of the earth). We should ask, through the mediation of Our Lady, that God once again send us the Holy Ghost with the plenitude of His gifts so that His kingdom may be created anew and be purified by a renewal of the face of the earth. In the Divine Comedy, Dante wrote that praying without the patronage of Our Lady is like wanting to fly without wings. Let us then confide to Our Lady this heartfelt yearning and desire. The hands of Mary will be for our prayer a pair of pure wings that will carry it with certainty to the throne of God. ur-blessed-mother/may-themonth-of-mary.html FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS As the festival draws near we are in need of volunteers for the festival. Tony Frangie and Billy Tayoun will be going around with a sign-up sheet. As always we thank you all for your support and dedication to this great community in Philly. We want to make this year s festival another success. Once again thank you!!!!! MYO NATIONAL REGISTRATON Please be advised that the online registration is now working. Please register your kids this week and inform Fr. Vincent or the office when you do. Thank you! MOTHER S DAY HAFLI We will be honoring our mother s this year with a special Mother s Day Halfi which will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at 7:00 PM. Appetizers will be served from 7:00-8:00 PM, followed by a buffet dinner. Live entertainment by Eddie Osama and Band will offer great dancing for your enjoyment. Tickets are on sale today in the Church Hall. Ticket prices will be $45.00 for adults, $30.00 for students 12 and older, and $20.00 for children 11 and under. For reservations please contact the church office at Proceeds will benefit the MYO National Retreat expense. bless. Thank you and God CONGRATULATIONS!!!! We wish Albert Saleem Anderson and Andrea best wishes on the arrival of their new born son Carter Dominic Anderson. We also send our congratulations to Barbara Dahdah Anderson and family. May Almighty God bless Carter every day. Mabrook!! MYA PHILLIES OUTING The MYA is organizing a baseball outing for the parishioners of Saint Maron Church. The date will be Wednesday, June 21, at 7:00 PM. Phillies vs Cardinals. Tickets are $20.00 each. Members of the MYA will be going around to collect names of those interested. The deadline will be Sunday, May 28.

LITURGY INTENTIONS Saturday, May 6, 2017, @ 6:00 pm, (Feast of our Lady of Lebanon) Litu rgy is offered for the soul of Thomas Baxter requested by Hanna and David Dinh and family.

Sunday, May 7, 2017 @ 11:00 am, (Feast of Our Lady of Lebanon) liturgy is being offered for souls of Nora and Sleiman Tayoun and Edmond and Michael Tayoun requested by the Edmond Tayoun family.

Liturgy is offered for the souls of Marianne Pinto and Larry, Paul and Caroline Pinto requested by Sal Pinto and family. May their souls rest in peace.

3 LITURGY INTENTIONS Saturday, May 6, 6:00 pm, (Feast of our Lady of Lebanon) Litu rgy is offered for the soul of Thomas Baxter requested by Hanna and David Dinh and family. May his soul rest in peace. Sunday, May 7, 11:00 am, (Feast of Our Lady of Lebanon) liturgy is being offered for souls of Nora and Sleiman Tayoun and Edmond and Michael Tayoun requested by the Edmond Tayoun family. Saturday, May 13, 6:00 PM, (Feast of Our Lady of Fatima) liturgy is being offered for the soul James Eddis requested by the Simon family. May his soul rest in peace. Liturgy is offered for the souls of Marianne Pinto and Larry, Paul and Caroline Pinto requested by Sal Pinto and family. May their souls rest in peace. Sunday, May 14, 11:00 AM, Happy Mother s Day, liturgy is offered for the soul of John Zaidan requested by Barbara and Salema Dahdah and family. May his soul rest in peace. UPCOMING EVENTS AT SAINT MARON CHURCH Saturday, May 13, Mother s Day Hafli Summer Festival, June 2-4, 2017 NAM SCHOLARSHIPS We are happy to announce NAM s Annual Scholarship Program. These scholarships are available to all active MYO as well as MYA members. You must also be a NAM member in order to receive these scholarships. You may apply online if you meet the minimal requirements. You may also become a member of NAM online which will be in effect immediately. Membership fees are students $10.00/year, Individual Adult $20.00/year, family $35.00/year or $90.00/three years. If you have any questions you may ask Barbara Dahdah or Costa Mansour. IN OUR PRAYERS Please keep in your prayers Baby Elle Isgro, Suzanne Haney,Lisa Alestra, John Nader, Joseph Alestra, Rita Impo, Albert Boulos, Mary Fetterman, Issa Mazahreh, Aminee Skaf, Carmen Marrone, Helen Butrus, Josephine Rudolph, Rose Kouri, Yasmine Myers, Joey Gdowick, Francis Joseph Kerns, Albert Saleem, Albert Anderson, Jr., Michelina Krewda, Samer Chokeir, Aminee Skaf, Kathy Newman, Vickey Saulino, Rita Arrigale, Helen Freedenberg, Maryann Bratton, Renee Sahar, Joann Divon, Jane Trevelino, Sister Nahida Al Sawa, Virginia Ramano, Rose De Jesse, James Cordisio, Stacey Fuentes, Debbie Freedenberg, Noel Andjuhar, uliette Chokier, Eddie Gussin, Angel Salerno, Dennis McGiney, Emilia and Alan Sacilowski, Donny Pizzi, 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. 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 know of our respect and gratitude and be kept safe in the Lord s love. Amen. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Please know that confession is available before liturgies. You may also call to set up an appointment. WEEKLY COLLECTION FOR April 29-30, 2017 Collection $ 1, Coffee Hour $ Total: $ 1,986.00

4 PLEASE REMEMBER TO SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONES AND BEEPERS WHEN YOU ENTER THE CHURCH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.

5 Saint Maron Maronite Catholic Church First Reading Hebrews 13:18-25 May 06-07, 2017 A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews. Your blessing father Brothers and Sisters: Pray for us; we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. I urge you all the more to do this, so that I may be restored to you very soon. Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do his will, working among us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been set free; and if he comes in time, he will be with me when I see you. Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings. Grace be with all of you. Praise be to God always. فصل من الرسالة إلى العب ارني ين ص ال ح ون ح ن ن ر يد أ ن ن س ل ك م س ل ك ا ح س نا في ك ل ص ل وا م ن أ ج ل ن ا ف إ ن ن ا واث ق ون أ ن ض م ير ن ا يا إخو ت ي أ ص ع د م ن ب ين ش يء. وأ طل ب إ ل يك م بإ ل ح اح أ ن ت ف ع ل وا ذل ك ح ت ى ي ر د ن ي ٱهلل إ ل ي ك م س ر يع ا! وإ له الس الم ال ذي صالح ل ت ع م ل وا الع ظ يم ب د م ع ه د أ ب د ي ه و ي ج ع ل ك م ك ام ل ين في ك ل األ م و ات ر ب ن ا ي س ر اع ي وع الخ ر اف ه و م ر ض ي في ع ي ن يه ب ي س وع الم س يح له الم ج د إ لى أ ب د اآلب د ين. آمين. ب م شيئ ت ه وه و ي ع م ل فين ا م ا وأ ن اش د ك م أ ي ه ا اإل خ و ة أ ن تح ت م ل وا ك الم الت ش ج يع ف إ ن ي ك ت ب ت إ ل ي ك م بإ ي جاز! أ خ ل ي س ب يل ه. ف إ ن أ س ر ع في م ج يئ ه س أ ذ ه ب م ع ه وأ ر اك م. ع ل يك م اإل خ و ة ال ذ ين في إ يطال يا. والتسبيح هلل دائما. مع ك م أ ج م ع ين! أ لن ع م ة إ ع ل م وا أ ن أ خ ان ا ط يم وت او س قد م ي سل سل م وا ع لى ج م يع م د ب ر يك م وج م يع الق د يس ين.

6 Gospel Reading Saint John 21:1-14 The Apostle Writes: After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, I am going fishing. They said to him, We will go with you. They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, Children, you have no fish, have you? They answered him, No. He said to them, Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some. So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, It is the Lord! When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on some clothes, for he was naked, and jumped into the lake. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off. When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, Bring some of the fish that you have just caught. So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, Come and have breakfast. Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, Who are you? because they knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. This is the truth. Peace be with you. من إنجيل الق د يس يوحن ا أ م ب ع د ذل ك ظ ه ر ي س وع ل ت الم يذ ه م ر ة أ خ ر ى ع لى ب ح ي ر ة ط ب ر ي ة وهك ذ ا ظ ه ر : ك ان س م ع ان ب ط ر س وت وم ا الم ل ق ب ب ٱلت و ون ت ن ائ يل ال ذي م ن ق ان ا الج ل يل وٱب ن ا ز ب د ى وت ل م يذ ان آخ ر ان م ن ت الم يذ ي س وع م ج ت م ع ين م ع ا. ق ال ل ه م س م ع ان ب ط ر س:»أ ن ا أ ص اب وا في ت ل ك الل ي ل ة ش ي ئا. ول م ا ذ اه ب أ ص ط اد س م ك ا «. ق ال وا ل ه :»ون ح ن أ ي ض ا ن أ ت ي م ع ك «. ف خ ر ج وا و ر ك ب وا الس ف ين ة ف م ا ن ط ل ع الف ج ر و ق ف ي س وع ع لى الش اط ئ ولك ن الت الم يذ ل م ي ع ل م وا أ ن ه ي س وع. ف ق ال ل ه م ي س وع:»ي ا ف ت ي ان أ م ا ع ن د ك م ق ل يل م ه ا ف م ا ق د ر وا ع لى ٱج ت ذ اب ه ا م ن ك ر ة الس م ك «. أ ج اب وه:»ال!«. ف ق ال ل ه م:»أ ل ق وا الش ب كة إ لى ي م ين الس ف ين ة ت ج د وا«. وأ لق و الس م ك. ف ق ال ذل ك الت ل م يذ ال ذي ك ان ي س وع ي ح ب ه ل ب ط ر س:»إ ن ه الر ب«. ف ل م ا س م ع س م ع ان ب ط ر س أ ن ه الر ب إ ت ر ب و ب ه أل ن ه ك ان ع ر ي ان ا وأ ل ق ى ب ن ف س أ م ا الت الم يذ اآلخ ر ون ف ج اؤ وا ب ٱلس ف ين ة وه م ه في الب ح ي ر ة. ي س ح ب ون الش ب ك ة الم م ل وء ة س م ك ا وم ا ك ان وا ب ع يد ين ع ن الب ر إ ال ن ح و م ئ ت ي ذ ر اع. ول م ا ن ل وا إ لى الب ر ر أ وا ج م ر ا وس م ك ا ع لى الج م ر ا وخ ب. ق ال ل ه م ي س وع: أ ص ب ت م وه اآلن «. إ لى الب ر م م ل وء ة س م ك ا «ه ات وا م ن الس م ك ال ذي ف ص ع د س م ع ان ب ط ر س إ لى الس ف ين ة وج ذ ب الش ب ك ة وه ي ك ب ير ا م ئ ة وث الث ا وخ م س ين. وم ع هذ ه الك ر ة ل م ت ت م ق الش ب ك ة. ق ال ل ه م ي س وع:»ه ل م وا ت غ د وا«. ول م ي ج ر ؤ أ ح د م ن الت الم ي ذ أ ن ي س أ ل ه :»م ن أ ن ت «أل ن ه م ع ل م وا أ ن ه الر ب. وت ق د م ي س وع وأ خ ذ الخ ب ون او ل ه م. ث م ف ع ل ك ذل ك ب ٱلس م ك. هذ ه م ر ة ث ال ة ظ ه ر فيه ا ي س وع ل لت الم يذ ب ع د أ ن ق ام م ن ب ي ن األ م و ات. حق ا واألمان لجميعكم.

Saint Maron Maronite Catholic Church May 13-14, 2017 HAPPY MOTHER S DAY

Saint Maron Maronite Catholic Church May 13-14, 2017 I am a parent Dear Lord; I ask of nothing from you for me. I pray only that in your mercy you would grant my children their needs. May their lives be