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Parable of the Prodigal Son ST. MARON MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH March 19, 2017 The other day, my sister walked into her living room to find my young nephew with his head stuck under the TV stand. My sister, as you can imagine was shocked to see his body sticking out into the living room while his head was not visible. She kept her composure, but was unable to free him or to lift the TV stand. She ran outside to look for help, where she encountered a neighbor and together the two of them were able to lift the TV stand and free my nephew. My nephew not much worse for wear, cried a little, but soon returned to playing. Forgetting what his mother did for him, and the sorry state he had gotten himself into. I think sin can work like this. It may seem fun or exciting to crawl into a dark space, and we can get into a situation easy enough, but then when we get there, we do not find fulfillment, but so often we find emptiness or darkness. Sometimes we cry for help, but sometimes we do not even know we are in trouble. It can be easy to get ourselves into a sin, bad habit, or pitiable state, but it is hard to get out. We find that we need the help of God and others to be free. Then, when we are free, we might not recognize what was done for us, or we forget that we were ever in a precarious position. We go back to our games, not much smarter and not much more careful. Yet, no matter how often we get stuck in a tree, or scrape our knee, or have our head trapped under the TV stand, love and mercy endure. God would not stop wanting us free or showing us mercy any less than my sister would time and again free my young nephew from whatever snare he gets himself into. Lent is time to seek the help and support of others to free ourselves from the snares of sin, as well as a time to seek mercy from God, no matter how many times we have already had to seek his mercy. This Sunday of the Prodigal Son is a reminder to us of God's love and mercy which endures no matter how often we sin or fail to love. God continues to love us and will continue to offer his mercy because He is loving and He is love. Rev. Msgr. Peter Karam, Pastor pastorsaintmaroncleveland@gmail.com Rev. Fr. Alex Harb alexharb@gmail.com Rev. Deacon George Khoury Mr. Lattouf Lattouf, Subdeacon Mr. Ghazi Faddoul, Subdeacon Mr. Georges Faddoul, Subdeacon Mr. Bechara Daher, Subdeacon BAPTISM - Call the office at least 2 months in advance. MARRIAGE - Call at least 8 months in advance for Pre-Cana Appt. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION By appointment SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING/SICK Call the Parish Office immediately. 216.520.5081 or 216.333.0760 HOSPITALS DO NOT CALL US. Office: 216-520-5081 Fax: 216-524-2659 E-mail: saintmaroncleveland@gmail.com Website: www.saintmaron-clev.org Facebook: SaintMaronChurch Office Hrs: Mon-Fri. 9am-3:30pm Chapel/ Mailing Address 7800 Brookside Road Independence, Oh 44131 Church: 1245 Carnegie Avenue Cleveland, Oh 44115 Emergency: 216-333-0760 Liturgy Schedule Weekdays: Chapel 10:00 am Sunday: Downtown 9:30 am - English 11:00am - English &Arabic Saturday: Chapel: 7800 Brookside Rd, Independence 5:00 pm Holy Days of Obligation 7pm 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. Amen

Sat. March 18: Parable of the Prodigal Son 5:00 pm Chapel: Mem. Lit for Souad Mounzer (Given by her brother Naim and Gladys Saker & family) Sun. March 19: Parable of the Prodigal Son 9:30 am: Mem. Lit for Nassif & Helen Assid (Their grandchildren & their families) Condolences to Angele George on the passing of her dear sister Niame Abisadel who died in Lebanon this past week. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen 11:00 am: Parishioners Intentions Sat. March 25: Healing of the Paralytic 5:00 pm Chapel: Forty Day Liturgy for Samir Ayoub (His wife Marleine & children Crystal & George & the Ayoub Family) 5:00 pm Chapel: Mem. Lit for Maurice Nahra (Henry Nahra and family) Sun. March 26: Healing of the Paralytic 9:30 am: Parishioners Intentions 11:00 am: Forty Day Liturgy for Riad Chedid (Souraya Chedid & family) 11:00 am: Mem. Lit for Elias & Mariam Boulos (Their sons Subdeacon Paul Boulos of Our Lady of the Cedars and Khalil Boulos, parishioner of St. Maron and their families) March 25th : The Annunciation to the Virgin Mary The feast of the Annunciation of the Lord celebrates the angel Gabriel s appearance to the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26-38) his announcement that the Blessed Virgin had been chosen to be the Mother of Our Lord, and Mary s willing acceptance of God s holy plan. Maronite Young Children (MYC) EASTER PARTY Saturday, April 8: 12-2pm Parish Center: INDEPENDENCE Children 4yrs to 12yrs welcome MAMMOUL & KAAK SALE $8/doz (KAAK) $20/doz (MAMMOUL) DEADLINE TO ORDER: April 2nd To place orders call: Jano Shaia @ 216-406-5811 Paula Maroun @ 216-682-5335 Easter Flowers 2017 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Circle One: $25 EA. In Memory of: OR In Thanksgiving Donated By:

Fourth Sunday of Great Lent: Sunday of the Prodigal Son األحد الرابع من الصوم الكبير : أحد مثل االبن الشاطر رسالة القد يس بولس إلى أهل قورنتس II-13:5-13 From the letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians, يا إخو ت ي إ خ ت ب ر وا أ ن ف س ك م ه ل أ ن ت م ر اس خ ون في اإل ي م ان. إ م ت ح ن وا أ ن ف س ك م. أ ال ت ع ر ف ون أ ن الم س يح ي س وع ف يك م إ ال إ ذ ا ك ن ت م م ر ف وض ين! فأ ر ج و أ ن ت ع ر ف وا أ ن نا ن ح ن ل س نا م ر ف وض ين! ون ص ل ي إ لى ٱهلل ك ي ال ت ف ع ل وا أ ي ش ر ال ل ن ظ ه ر ن ح ن م ق ب ول ين ب ل ل ك ي ت ف ع ل وا أ ن ت م الخ ي ر ون ك ون ن ح ن ك أ ن نا م ر ف وض ون! ف إ ن نا ال ن س ت ط يع أ ن ن ف ع ل ش ي ئ ا ض د الح ق ب ل أل ج ل الح ق! أ ج ل إ ن نا ن ف ر ح ع ن د ما ن ك ون ن ح ن ض ع ف اء وت ك ون ون أ ن ت م أ ق و ي اء. م ن أ ج ل هذ ا أ ي ض ا ن ص ل ي ل ك ي ت ك ون وا ك ام ل ين. أ ك ت ب هذ ا وأ نا غ ائ ب ل ئ ال أ ع ام ل ك م ب ق س او ة وأ نا ح اض ر ب الس ل ط ان ال ذي أ ع ط ان ي إ ي اه الر ب ل ب ن ي ان ك م ال ل ه د م ك م. وب ع د أ ي ه ا اإل خ و ة إ ف ر ح وا و ٱس ع وا إ لى الك م ال وت ش ج ع وا وك ون وا ع لى ر أ ي و اح د وع يش وا في س الم وإ له الم ح ب ة والس الم ي ك ون م ع ك م! س ل م وا ب ع ض ك م ع لى ب ع ض ب ق ب ل ة م ق د س ة. ج م يع الق د يس ين ي س ل م ون ع ل ي ك م. ن ع م ة الر ب ي س وع الم س يح وم ح ب ة ٱهلل و ش ر ك ة الر وح الق د س م ع ك م أ ج م ع ين!. والتسبيح هلل دائما. Brothers and sisters, Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you? unless, of course, you fail the test. I hope you will discover that we have not failed. But we pray to God that you may not do evil, not that we may appear to have passed the test but that you may do what is right, even though we may seem to have failed. For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. For we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong. What we pray for is your improvement. I am writing this while I am away, so that when I come I may not have to be severe in virtue of the authority that the Lord has given me to build up and not to tear down. Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the holy ones greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. Praise be to God always! إنجيل القد يس لوقا 15:11-32 From the Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke قال الرب ي سوع: "كان ل ر ج ل ٱب ن ان. ف قال أ ص غ ر ه م ا أل ب يه: ي ا أ بي أ ع ط ن ي ح ص ت ي م ن الم ير اث. ف ق س م ل ه م ا ث ر و ت ه. و ب ع د أ ي ام ق ل يل ة ج م ع اٱلب ن األ ص غ ر ك ل ح ص ت ه وس اف ر إ لى ب ل د ب ع يد. و ه ن اك ب د د م ال ه في ح ي اة الط ي ش. و ل م ا أ ن ف ق ك ل ش يء ح د ث ت في ذل ك الب ل د م ج اع ة ش د يد ة ف ب د أ ي ح س ب الع و ز. ف ذ ه ب و ل ج أ إ لى و اح د م ن أ ه ل ذل ك الب ل د ف أ ر س ل ه إ لى ح ق ول ه ل ي ر ع ى الخ ن از ير. و كان ي ش ت هي أ ن ي م أل ج و ف ه م ن الخ ر وب ال ذي ك ان ت الخ ن از ير ت أ ك ل ه و ال ي ع ط يه م ن ه أ ح د. ف ر ج ع إ لى ن ف س ه و ق ال: ك م م ن األ ج ر اء ع ن د أ بي ي ف ض ل الخ ب ز ع ن ه م و أ نا هه ن ا أ ه ل ك ج وع ا! أ ق وم و أ م ضي إ لى أ بي و أ ق ول ل ه : ي ا أ ب ي خ ط ئ ت إ لى الس م اء و أ م ام ك. و ال أ س ت ح ق ب ع د أ ن أ د ع ى ل ك ٱب ن ا. ف ٱج ع ل ن ي ك أ ح د أ ج ر ائ ك! ف ق ام و ج اء إ لى أ ب يه. وف يم ا ك ان ال ي ز ال ب ع يد ا ر آه أ ب وه ف ت ح ن ن ع ل ي ه و أ س ر ع ف أ ل ق ى ب ن ف س ه ع لى ع ن ق ه و ق ب ل ه ط و يال. ف قال ل ه ٱب ن ه : ي ا أ بي خ ط ئ ت إ لى الس م اء و أ م ام ك. و ال أ س ت ح ق ب ع د أ ن أ د ع ى ل ك ٱب ن ا... ف قال األ ب ل ع بيد ه : أ س ر ع وا و أ خ ر ج وا الح ل ة الف اخ ر ة و أ ل ب س وه وٱج ع ل وا في ي د ه خ ات م ا وفي ر ج ل ي ه ح ذ اء و أ ت وا ب ال عج ل الم س م ن وٱذ ب ح وه و ل ن أ ك ل و ن ت ن ع م! أل ن ٱب ن ي هذ ا ك ان م ي ت ا ف ع اش و ض ائ ع ا ف و ج د. و ب د أ وا ي ت ن ع م ون. وكان ٱب ن ه األ ك ب ر في الح ق ل. ف ل م ا ج اء وٱق ت ر ب م ن الب ي ت س م ع غ ن اء و ر ق ص ا. ف د عا و اح د ا م ن الغ ل م ان و س أ ل ه : م ا ع س ى أ ن ي ك ون هذ ا ف قال ل ه : ج اء أ خ وك ف ذ ب ح أ ب وك الع ج ل الم س م ن أل ن ه ل ق ي ه س ال م ا. ف غ ض ب و ل م ي ر د أ ن ي د خ ل. ف خ ر ج أ ب وه ي ت و س ل إ ل ي ه. ف أ ج اب وق ال أل ب يه: ه ا أ نا أ خ د م ك ك ل هذ ه الس ن ين و ل م أ خ ال ف ل ك ي و م ا أ م ر ا و ل م ت ع ط ن ي م ر ة ج د ي ا أل ت ن ع م م ع أ ص د ق ائ ي. ولك ن ل م ا ج اء ٱب ن ك هذ ا ال ذي أ ك ل ث ر و ت ك م ع الز و ان ي ذ ب ح ت ل ه الع ج ل الم س م ن! ف قال ل ه أ ب وه: ي ا و ل د ي أ ن ت م ع ي في ك ل ح ين و ك ل م ا ه و ل ي ه و ل ك. ولك ن كان ي ن ب غ ي أ ن ن ت ن ع م و ن ف ر ح أل ن أ خ اك هذ ا كان م ي ت ا ف ع اش و ض ائ ع ا ف و ج د«.. حقا واألمان لج ميع ك م The Lord Jesus says, THE Lord Jesus says: A man had two sons, and the younger son said to his father, Father, give me the share of your estate that should come to me. So the father divided the property between them. After a few days, the younger son collected all his belongings and set off to a distant country where he squandered his inheritance on a life of dissipation. When he had freely spent everything, a severe famine struck that country, and he found himself in dire need. So he hired himself out to one of the local citizens who sent him to his farm to tend the swine. And he longed to eat his fill of the pods on which the swine fed, but nobody gave him any. Coming to his senses he thought, How many of my father s hired workers have more than enough food to eat, but here am I, dying from hunger. I shall get up and go to my father and I shall say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I no longer deserve to be called your son; treat me as you would treat one of your hired workers. So he got up and went back to his father. While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him. His son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son. But his father ordered his servants, Quickly bring the finest robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Take the fattened calf and slaughter it. Then let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found. Then the celebration began. Now the older son had been out in the field and, on his way back, as he neared the house, he heard the sound of music and dancing. He called one of the servants and asked what this might mean. The servant said to him, Your brother has returned and your father has slaughtered the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound. He became angry, and when he refused to enter the house, his father came out and pleaded with him. He said to his father in reply, Look, all these years I served you and not once did I disobey your orders; yet you never gave me even a young goat to feast on with my friends. But when your son returns who swallowed up your property with prostitutes, for him you slaughter the fattened calf. He said to him, My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours. But now we must celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found. This is the truth! Peace be with you.

St. Maron s Church Organizations Parish Council President: Najib Rached: rolanano@hotmail.com 3rd Wed. of the month at 7:00 pm Immaculate Conception Sodality (ICS) President: Bernadette Faddoul: gbjmlf@aol.com 1st Mon. of every month at 7:00pm Sons of Mary (Men s Club) President: Joey Faddoul: joeyfaddoul@gmail.com 1st Mon. of every month at 7:00 pm Maronite Christian Formation Program (MCFP) Director Maroun Kattar: marounkattar@yahoo.com Sundays (except Holy Days) 10:45 am to 12:15 pm Maronite Young Children (MYC) President: Rita Kanaan: Ritamurr@hotmail.com Maronite Youth Organization (MYO) Coordinator; George Shamatta: gshamatta@gmail.com 1st and 3rd Saturday : 5pm with Liturgy/Meeting Maronite Young Adults (MYA) President: Sami Shaia: sshaia13@gmail.com Meeting & Bible Study 1st Thurs. of each month at 7:30 pm Arabic School Coordinator: Jihad Kawkabani: jihad.kawkabani@gmail.com Classes Sat. Oct-April (except Holy Days) 10 am to 12 noon 50+ Social Club Mary Ann Watson: mapw47@yahoo.com 1st Friday of each month. Liturgy: 10:00 am Book & Cine Club Katia Abboud: katiaabboud315@gmail.com NAM Mid-West Lenten Retreat: Sunday April 1, 2017 At Our Lady of Lebanon National Shrine in North Jackson, OH Retreat Master: Joe Farris Retreat Theme: Bold, Blessed, Broken: Encountering Grace Registration-NAM members $55, onsite-$65, non-members $65, onsite-$75 Includes all Saturday sessions, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Registration deadline: March 25, 2017 Informational pamphlets available, online registration is available For further information contact the NAM Office: 914-964-3070 FAX 914-964-3071 email: nam@namnews.org Website: www.namnews.org or contact Diane Maroun at 216-371-4351 MYA News March 23, 2017 @ 8:00 pm Trapped Escape Room $15 ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE MUST SIGN UP Text: 216-313-8442 ICS NEWS Monthly Meeting: Monday April 3 Downtown Security Provided Sons of Mary News Monthly Meeting: Monday April 3 Downtown Rosary, General Assembly & Potluck All men of the parish are invited. 50+ Social Club Friday April 7 Liturgy 10:00 am Chapel Lunch en route at Sorrento Ristorante & Pizzeria (Sheffield Village); on to Vermillion; Brummer s Chocolates, and Paper Moon Winery. FUN FUN FUN Reserve by March 27 Mary Ann: 216-521-5481 Only 20 spots available so sign up fast. LADIES AND MEN OF THE PARISH Are you available on Friday March 24th at 9:30 am to help clean the kitchen and hall downtown? Easter is right around the corner and the ladies will soon be baking our favorites, Mammoul and KAAK Give us a hand; we sure would appreciate any time you can spare. Thank you in advance!!!

LENTEN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SERIES During this Great Season of Lent, Msgr. Peter Karam will be offering two public lectures on the topic of Christianity and Secular Culture: In Defense of the Christian Faith. These lectures are open to the general public: parishioners and non-parishioners. Although the lectures are intended for individuals of all ages, they should be of particular interest to youths and young adults. Date & Times THIS WEDNESDAY: March 22 nd, 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 29 th, 7:00 pm Location Saint Maron Church * 1245 Carnegie Ave. * Cleveland, Ohio Parking lot security will be provided. Stations & Benediction of the Holy Cross Every Friday of Lent 6:30 pm Downtown Followed by a Potluck (Bring a dish to share) Parking Lot security provided. Pope Francis Monthly Intentions March Support for Persecuted Christians That persecuted Christians may be supported by the prayers and material help of the whole Church. Come and See ~ Bible Study proclaims the Lordship of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God the Father Led by Msgr. Peter Karam and Father Alex Harb Consulate General Visit WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2017 (Do not arrive before 11:00 am LOCATION: 1245 Carnegie Avenue Cleveland 44115 Saturday Mornings 10am-12 noon Thursday Evenings 7:00 pm (Downtown) (Parish Center Ind.) March 18, April 1 March 23, March 30, April 6

Gift of the Altar: March 2017 BREAD In Memory of: Arlene Sekerak (nee Richards) Edward & Ella Richards & families Youseff Tobia Takla Tobia & family Hanna & Evelyn Ina & deceased member of their family Their children 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 Memory of Joseph & Madeleine Faddoul Given by: The Ghazi & Bernadette Faddoul and family WINE In Memory Of: Arlene Sekerak (nee Richards) Edward & Ella Richards & families Mouhiba Khalil Sahlani Naji & Elizabeth Sahlani & family Youseff Tobia Takla Tobia & family Hanna & Evelyn Ina & deceased members of their family Their children William & Genevieve Bishilany Bill & Denise Bishilany & family CANDLES In Memory Of: Arlene Sekerak (nee Richards) Edward & Ella Richards & families George & Mary Roma Sessin Their children & their families Jacob & Juliette Saad & the deceased members of the Saad & Elzeer families: Thomas Saad & family Hanna & Evelyn Ina & deceased members of their family Their children Zine, Wadee & Jeanette Sabe Tom & Theresa Thomas **A T TE NT I ON GRAD U A TI N G HI GH SCHOOL SENIORS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS** The Lebanese Syrian American Junior League will again be awarding scholarships to young men and women of Lebanese and/ or 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 emailing LSAJLscholarship@gmail.com. All applications MUST be received by March 31, 2017. Collection: March 12, 2017 GENERAL DEPOSIT $ 9,681.67 Sunday Collection $ 2,118.00 Votive Candles $ 87.00 Parking Garage-Monthly $ 730.00 Cleveland Treatment Center $ 5,666.67 Rental $ 1,000.00 Capital Campaign $ 50.00 Caritas Lebanon $ 10.00 Annual Lenten Appeal $ 20.00 Aitaneet Foundation Scholarship Announcement Applicants must be of Lebanese Christian descent. Preference given to those whose ancestors originated from Aitaneet, Lebanon. They must be 2017 graduates of an accredited secondary school and must be accepted by an accredited post-secondary educational institution (Four year college, two year college, or a technical school). This year the following scholarships will be awarded: $2,000 Aitaneet Foundation Scholarship $1,000 Thomas & Mary Shaia Scholarship (Plus additional $1,000 if Financial need demonstrated) For applications and guidelines, please go to: http://aitaneetfoundation.kawkabani.com and click on scholarship icon. For questions, call Jihad Kawkabani: (440) 544-6260 and leave a message or e-mail us at aitaneetfoundation@yahoo.com or jihad.kawkabani@gmail.com.

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