Sunday of the Righteous and Just February 1, 2015 SAINT MARON MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH Mailing Address: 7800 Brookside Road Independence, Ohio 44131 Upcoming Events Details In Bulletin NAM Registration p. 5 ICS Mon. Feb 2, p.6 Sons of Mary Mon. Feb 2, p.6 50+ Club Fri. Feb 6, p.2 St. Maron Feast Day Banquet Sat. Feb 7, p.2 Book & Movie Club Wed. Feb 11, p5 Rev. Msgr. Peter Karam, Pastor email: peterkaram10@gmail.com Rev. Fr. Georges Saab, Associate Pastor Email: georgessaab27@gmail.com Rev. Deacon George Khoury Mr. Bechara Daher, Subdeacon Mr. Lattouf Lattouf, Subdeacon Mr. Ghazi Faddoul, Subdeacon Mr. Georges Faddoul, Subdeacon Office Phone: 216-520-5081 Emergency Phone: 216.333.0760 Our Clergy and Deacons are available to administer Communion to those who are homebound or hospitalized. Please call the office if you or a family member is in need. THE LOCAL HOSPITALS DO NOT CALL AND INFORM US IF A PARISHIONER HAS ENTERED THEIR HOSPITAL. Do not rely on others to inform us, please call 216.520.5081 member contact us at: 216.520.5081. MISSION STATEMENT We, the people of Saint Maron Parish, form a community of disciples dedicated to a shared faith and common life which exemplifies the life, works, and teaching of Jesus Christ as reflected in the Sacred Scriptures and the Maronite Catholic Tradition. Our Parish life and mission are to proclaim the Gospel, to foster and strengthen the faith, and to evangelize. Our covenant of discipleship with Jesus Christ is fulfilled through liturgy, education, and service. Divine Liturgy Schedule Weekdays: Chapel 10:00 am Sunday: Downtown 9:30 am - English 11:00am - Arabic & English Saturday: Chapel: 5:00 pm Holy Days of Obligation 7pm BAPTISM - Call the office at least 2 months in advance. MARRIAGE - Call at least 8 months in advance. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - By appointment SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING/SICK CALLS Call the Parish Office immediately. 216.520.5081 or 216.333.0760 HOSPITALS DO NOT CALL US. E-mail: saintmaroncleveland@gmail.com Website: www.saintmaron-clev.org - - Facebook: SaintMaronChurch Office Hrs: Mon-Fri. 9am-3:30pm
Saturday, January 31: Sunday of the Righteous and Just 5:00 pm Chapel: Parishioners Intentions Sunday, February 1: Sunday of the Righteous and Just 9:30 am: Parishioners Intentions 11:00 am: Forty Day Liturgy for Ziad Naddaf (Youssef Rizk & family) 11:00 am: One Year Liturgy for Souheila Bou-Mitri (Malik & Mounir Bou-Mitri) 11:00 am: Memorial Liturgy for Georges Bou-Mitri (Nawal Bou-Mitri & children) Saturday, February 7: Sunday of the Faithful Departed 5:00 pm Chapel: Parishioners Intentions Sunday, February 8: Sunday of the Faithful Departed 9:30 am: CANCELLED THE 9:30AM LITURGY ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE SAINT MARON FEAST DAY LITURGY AT 11:00AM PRESIDED BY HIS EXCELLENCY BISHOP ZAIDAN. WE INVITE ALL THE PARISHIONERS OF THE PARISH TO JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL LITURGY HONORING OUR PATRON SAINT. 50+ Club Friday, Feb. 13 Note the change due to St. Maron Feast Day Join the 50+ Club for Liturgy at 10:00 am: Chapel. Following will be a visit to the Canton Classic Car Museum with lunch at Bender s Tavern. For reservations call Mary Ann Watson @ 216.521.5481 Reservations due Thurs. Feb 5. 11:00 am: St. Maron Feast Day Liturgy St. Maron s Church Organizations Parish Council President: Samir Farah 3rd Wed. of the month at 6:30 pm Immaculate Conception Sodality (ICS) President: Bernadette Faddoul 1st Mon. of every month at 7:00pm Sons of Mary (Men s Club) President: Joey Faddoul 1st Mon. of every month at 7:00 pm Maronite Christian Formation Program (MCFP) Director Maroun Kattar Sundays (except Holy Days) 10:45 am to 12:15 pm Maronite Young Children (MYC) President: Rita Kanaan Maronite Youth Organization (MYO) President: Joseph Shaia 1st and 3rd Saturday : 5pm with Liturgy/Meeting Maronite Young Adults (MYA) President: Marianne Dargham Meeting & Bible Study 1st Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm Arabic School Coordinator: Jihad Kawkabani For Registration contact: jihad.kawkabani@gmail.com Classes Sat. Oct-April (except Holy Days) 10 am to 12 noon 50+ Club Mary Ann Watson - 2 -
Sunday of the Righteous and the Just حد ا أبرار والصد يقين الرسالة إلى العبراني ين 12:18-24 Hebrews, From the letter to the يا إخو ت ي إ ن ك م ل م ت ق ت ر ب وا إ لى ج ب ل م ل م وس ونار م ت ق د ة وض ب اب وظ الم وز وب ع ة وه ت اف ب وق وص وت ك ل م ات ل ال ين س م ع وه ا ا ي ا وا م ه ا ك ل م ة أ ن م ل م ي ط يق وا ت ح م ل ه ا ا أ م ر:»ول و ن ب يم ة م س ت الج ب ل ت ر ج م.»! وكان الم ه ظ ر ر ه يب ا ح ت ى إ ن م وس ى قال:»إ ن ي خ ائ ف وم ر ت ع د.»! ب ل ٱق ت ر ب ت م إ لى ج ب ل ص ي ون وإ لى م د يه ة هللا الح ي ور ش ل يم الس ماو ي ة وإ لى ع ش ر ات ا أ ل وف م ن الم الئ ك ة وإ لى ع يد ح اف ل وإ لى ك ه يس ة ا أ ب ك ا ر الم ك ت وب ين في الس م او ات وإ لى هللا ي ان الج م يع وإ لى ر واح ا أ ب ر ار ال ين ب ل غ وا الك م ال وإ لى وس يط الع د الج د يد ي س وع وإ لى م ر ش ي ه ط ق بك ال م ف ض ل م ن م ه اب يل! والتسبيح هلل ائما. Brothers and sisters, You have not come to something that can be touched, a blazing fire, and darkness, and gloom, and a tempest, and the sound of a trumpet, and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that not another word be spoken to them. (For they could not endure the order that was given, If even an animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned to death. Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, I tremble with fear. ) But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. Praise be to God always! إنجيل القد يس مت ى 25:31-46 Matthew, From the Holy Gospel according to Saint قال الرب ي سوع : م ت ى ج اء ٱب ن اإل ن س ان في م ج د ه وج م يع الم الئ ك ة م ع ه ي ج ل س على ع ر ش م ج د ه.» وت ج م ع ل د ي ه ج م يع ا أ م م ف ي م ي ب ع ض م م ن ب ع ض ك م ا ي م ي الر اع ي الخ ر اف م ن الج د اء. وي ق يم الخ ر اف ع ن ي م يه ه و الج د اء ع ن ش م ال ه. ح يه ئ ي ق ول الم ل ك ل ل ين ع ن ي م يه ه : ت ع ال وا ي ا م ب ار كي بي ر ث وا الم ل ك وت الم ع د ل ك م م ه إ ن ش اء الع ال م أ ن ي ج ع ت ف أ ع م ت م ون ي وع ط ش ت ف س ق ي ت م ون ي وك ه ت غ ريب ا ف آو ي ت م وني وع ر ي ان ا ف ك س و ت م وني وم ريض ا ف ر ت م ون ي وم ح ب وس ا ف أ ت ي ت م إ لي ح يه ئ ي ج يب ه ا أ ب ر ار ق ائ لين: ي ا ر ب م ت ى ر ي ه اك ج ائ ع ا ف أ ع م ه اك و ع ط ش ان ف س ق ي ه اك وم ت ى ر ي ه اك غ ريب ا ف آو ي ه اك و ع ر ي ان ا ف ك س و ن اك وم ت ى ر ي ه اك م ريض ا و م ح ب وس ا ف أ ت ي ه ا إ ل ي ك ف ي ج ي الم ل ك وي ق ول ل م: لح ق ق ول ل ك م: ك ل م ا ع م ل ت م وه أ ح د إ خ و ت ي هؤ اء الص غ ار ف ل ي ع م ل ت م وه! ث م ي ق ول ل ل ين ع ن ش م ال ه : إ ذ ه ب وا ع ه ي ي ا م الع ين إ لى اله ار ا أ ب د ي ة الم ع د ة إل ب ل يس وج ه و ه أ ن ي ج ع ت ف م ا ع م ت م ون ي وع ط ش ت ف م ا س ق ي ت م وني وك ه ت غ ريب ا ف م ا آو ي ت م ون ي وع ر ي ان ا ف م ا ك سو ت م ون ي وم ر يض ا وم ح ب وس ا ف م ا ز ر ت م ون ي! ح يه ئ ي ج يب ه هؤ اء ي ض ا ق ائ لين: ي ا ر ب م ت ى ر ي ه اك جا ئ ع ا و ع ط ش ان و غ ر يب ا و م ريض ا و م ح ب وس ا وم ا خ د م ه اك ح يه ئ ي ج يب م ق ائ ال : لح ق ق ول ل ك م: ك ل م ا ل م ت ع م ل وه أ ح د هؤ اء الص غ ار فل ي ل م ت ع م ل وه. وي ه هؤ اء إ لى الع اب ا أ ب د ي وا أ ب ر ار إ لى الح ي اة ا أ ب د ي ة«.. حقا وا أمان لج ميع ك م The evangelist writes, When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me. Then the righteous will answer him, Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you? And the king will answer them, Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. 'Then he will say to those at his left hand, You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me. Then they also will answer, Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you? Then he will answer them, Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me. And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life. This is the truth! Peace be with you. - 3 -
Gift of the Altar: February, 2015 Bread In Memory of: Marie Rigo Doug & Char Ganim In Thanksgiving: Given By In Memory Of: Wine Louis F. Peters John & Lorrie Peters Richards & Nofel families Mary Roma Sessin Daughter Judith Gordon & granddaughter Katherine Gordon In Thanksgiving: Given by In Memory Of: Candles Jacob & Juliette Saad & the deceased members of the Saad & Elzeer families: Thomas Saad & family Michael & Anne Maroun Their Children Eli & Evelyn Naffah Eli & Mary Beth, Nicole, Cody, Allie, Luke, Sammy & Olivia George & Mary Roma Sessin Their children & their families In Thanksgiving: Given by MYO & MYA Lunch with Bishop Zaidan All MYA & MYO members are invited to have lunch with Bishop Zaidan on Saturday Feb. 7th at Taza, Downtown from 12-2pm. Text or e-mail Marianne Dergham if you are coming. - 4 - Collection: January 24-25 GENERAL DEPOSIT $ 9,010.00 Sunday Collection $ 3,704.00 Altar Offerings $ 240.00 Votive Candles $ 56.00 Parking Garage-Monthly $ 510..00 Newsletter Advertising $ 300.00 MYO Regional Retreat $ 4,200.00
Registration for the NAM 2015 Convention opened on Thursday, January 15, 2015. It is not too early to book your rooms at the Renaissance Hotel for the NAM 2015 C l e v e l a n d C o n v e n t i o n, W e d n e s d a y, J u l y 1 - J u l y 5, 2 0 1 5. Call 216-696-5600 and ask for the special NAM rate. Auction, Exhibit and Ad-Book forms are available in the vestibule. Ask your friends and the businesses in your neighborhood to donate. Look for the brochure, coming out soon which will detail entertainment, workshops, excursions and registration. **ATTENTION GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS** The Lebanese Syrian American Junior League will again be awarding scholarships to young men and women of Lebanese and Syrian descent residing in the greater Cleveland area. The application process begins on January 31st. High school seniors should request applications from their guidance counselors. College students can request applications by contacting Scholarship C h a i r A m b e r ( J o s e p h ) W i e s n e r at LSAJLscholarship@gmail.com or (216) 392-4198.All applications MUST be received by March 31, 2015. Book & Movie Club When: Wednesday, Feb. 11th Where: The Parish Center Independence Time: 6:30pm Join Msgr. Peter for a movie with discussion following. St. Maron s February Volunteer of the Month: Joey Faddoul We would like to recognize Joey Faddoul on his unending dedication to Saint Maron Church. Having grown up in this parish, Joey has not only participated in all our youth programs but now is a leader in MYO, MYA and The Sons of Mary. We are proud to have a young adult like Joey as an example to all the youth of our parish. - 5 - Our Bulletin is ONLINE!! www.saintmaron-clev.org and click on bulletin. Please contact the office if a member of your family is ill or hospitalized and would like to receive a visit from clergy. 216.520.5081 THE HOSPITALS DO NOT NOTIFY US.
Consulate General Of Lebanon WED. Feb. 4th PARISH CENTER: IND. Appointments begin at 11:30 am Call: Najib (Nano)Rached for an appointment. 440.537.0139 YOU MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT. www.lebanonconsulategdetroit.org The Candle burning in front of the Blessed Mother at the 11am Liturgy signifies the presence of the Sons of Mary This weeks candle is lit in loving memory of Georges Assaad Boumitri By: Fadi Boumitri BAPTISM SCHEDULING We ask you call the office 2 months in advance of when you would like to schedule your child s baptism. Baptisms are done following the 5pm Liturgy on Saturdays and the 11am on Sunday s. Dates fill up quickly so please call early. 216.520.5081 BIBLE STUDY IS BACK!! Join Msgr. Peter every Saturday as we explore the true meaning of the Bible. Discussions held from 10am-12 noon DOWNTOWN. We ask to keep in your prayers Hank Pietrow, the son-in law of a parishioner who is very ill. God give him strength and bless him always. ICS Meeting Monday, Feb. 2nd @ 7pm Downtown SONS OF MARY Monday, Feb. 2nd @ 7pm Downtown The office is open from 9-3pm weekdays to assist with scheduling Liturgies, Weddings, Baptisms, meetings and appointments with Clergy. Cell phone calls are reserved for emergencies only. If you are interested in receiving the sacrament of Holy Matrimony at Saint Maron Church or Chapel, it is MANDATORY you contact and meet with one of our priests at least 8 months in advance of your desired date. Couples are required to participate in our Pre-Cana classes. Please note: Until a couple has met with a priest, their date will not be secured Call the office to schedule an appointment. 216.520.5081 GIFTS OF THE ALTAR FOR THE YEAR 2015 The gifts of the Altar could be made in HONOR or in MEMORY of a loved one or in THANKSGIVING and may be for more than one person ALTAR BREAD Please Circle ALTAR WINE Please Circle ($45.00) JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH-APRIL-MAY-JUNE-JULY- AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER ($25.00) JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH-APRIL-MAY-JUNE-JULY- AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER SANCTUARY CANDLES ($20.00) Please Circle JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH-APRIL-MAY-JUNE-JULY AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER Please circle ALTAR BREAD/ ALTAR WINE/ SANCTUARY CANDLES IN THANKSGIVING/ IN MEMORY OF/ IN HONOR OF Print Name: Offered by Month of - 6 - Enclosed $