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 Rev. Msgr. Peter Karam, Pastor Emergency: 216-333-0760 email: peterkaram10@gmail.com Rev. Deacon Alex Harb email: alexharb@gmail.com Rev. Deacon George Khoury Mr. Lattouf Lattouf, Subdeacon Mr. Ghazi Faddoul, Subdeacon Mr. Georges Faddoul, Subdeacon Mr. Bechara Daher, Subdeacon 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. 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. 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 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
The Maronites: History & Identity Sat. Nov. 14: Announcement to Zechariah 5:00 pm Chapel: Parishioner Intentions Sun. Nov. 15: Announcement to Zechariah 9:30 am: Parishioner Intentions 11:00 am: Three Year Mem. Lit. for Samira Abounader and Mem. Lit. for Habib & Nour Abounader (Her Husband Sammy & Family) 11:00 am: First Year Anniversary Lit. for Hanna Tobia (Tobia & Koussa Families) Join Msgr. Peter for a public lecture on The Maronites: History & Identity On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM. This event is open to the general public, so please bring family and friends. When: Dec. 2, 2015 Where: St. Maron Church Hall 1245 Carnegie Ave. Cleveland Time: 7:00 PM Sat. Nov 21: Announcement to the Virgin Mary 5:00 pm Chapel: Parishioner Intentions Sun. Nov. 22: Announcement to the Virgin Mary 9:30 am: Parishioner Intentions 11:00 am: Forty Day Liturgy for Joseph Maroon Koussa (His wife Antoinette, children Tony & Sara and their families) 11:00 am: Mem Lit for Karam Hasrouni, Mary Georges & Anis Abou-Mitri (Laure Hasrouni) ICS Christmas Party December 6, 2015 Liturgy and Installation of Officers Sunday, 11:00 am Dec. 6, 2015 Luncheon Following $30 Members $35 Non Members Hilton Garden Hotel 1100 Carnegie Avenue The MYO will be going to the City Mission Youth Day at Laura s Woman Shelter on Saturday, November 21st. Vans will be leaving Independence at 1:30 PM We will be at the woman s shelter at 2 PM and will return in time for 5:00 PM Liturgy at the Chapel. PERMISSION SLIPS ARE REQUIRED!!! (No one without a signed permission slip will be allowed to attend) Call Peter with any questions @ 216-218-3797. Reservations are being taken in the Church Hall after Liturgy. Policy for the Mystery of Crowning (Sacrament of Matrimony) at Saint Maron Church or Chapel: MANDATORY you contact and meet with Father Peter at least 8 months in advance of your desired date. Couples are required to participate in our Pre-Cana classes. Until a couple has met with Fr. Peter, their date will not be secured. Call the office to schedule an appointment. 216.520.5081
رسالة القد يس بولس إلى أهل رومة 4:13-25 From the letter of Saint Paul to the Romans يا إخو ت ي 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 هللا وح ي ث ال ش ر يع ة ف ال ت ع د ي ل لش ر يع ة. ل ذل 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 هللا. 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 هللا ال ذي ي ح يي األ م و ات وي د ع و غ ي ر الم 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 هللا 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 هللا 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 وع 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. 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! إنجيل القد يس لوقا 1:1-25 From the Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke قال لوقا البشير 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 ر أ 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 هللا 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 يم 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 هللا 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 الم 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 يم 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 ال روح الق د 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 الم الك وقال له : «أ ن ا ه و ج ب ر ائ يل ٱلو اق ف في ح ض ر ة هللا 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 الم ق د س وك ان ي شير إ ل ي ه م ب اإل ش ار ة وب ق ي أ ب كم. 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 تم 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!. حقا واألمان لج ميع ك م. The evangelist 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 incense offering, 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..
St. Maron s Church Organizations Parish Council President: Najib Rached 3rd Wed. of the month at 7:00 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: Peter Harb 1st and 3rd Saturday : 5pm with Liturgy/Meeting Maronite Young Adults (MYA) President: Marianne Dergham Meeting & Bible Study 1st Thurs. 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+ Social Club Mary Ann Watson We ask to keep in your prayers Charlotte Ganim wife of Douglas Ganim. God give her strength and bless her always. December 4th Liturgy & Activity 10:00 Liturgy at the Chapel Holiday Trip Visit Castle Noel, 260 S Court St, Medina, OH 44256 Shopping at Roots Candle & other quaint shops in Medina s Square Lunch at Marie s Café ($15) RSVP Mary Ann NO LATER than NOV. 28 216-521-5481 This is for everyone 50 yrs. and older. We have so much fun, come join us.
The Host of Angels Choir invites ALL singers and musicians OF ALL AGES for this year s Christmas Choir. If you would like to lend your voice or instrumental talent for the Christmas season contact: Chris Nahra at: nahrach@gmail.com Christmas Concert Practices: CHAPEL (Independence) December 3rd 6:30-8:30 PM December 17th (Dress Rehearsal) 6:30-8:30 PM Concert: December 19th: 6:15 PM Chapel E-mail addresses needed Please add/update your e-mail address to the front of your weekly envelope. There are times when we need to notify parishioners prior to Sunday Liturgy. Thank you! Please apply in person JOB OPPORTUNITY: TAZA LEBANESE GRILL Taza Lebanese Grill is hiring servers to join their team. 216-464-4000 Location: 28601 Chagrin Blvd. Woodmere, Ohio 44122. 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. THE CONSUL GENERAL OF LEBANON WILL NOT BE VISITING IN NOVEMBER. NEXT CLEVELAND DATE IS: WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2ND. St. Maron Parish Center 7800 Brookside Road, Independence, Ohio 44131 Call Najib Rached for further details: 1-440-537-0139 GIFTS OF THE ALTAR FOR THE YEAR 2016 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 ($45.00) JAN-FEB-MARCH-APRIL-MAY-JUNE-JULY- Please Circle AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER ALTAR WINE ($25.00) JAN-FEB-MARCH-APRIL-MAY-JUNE-JULY- Please Circle AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER SANCTUARY CANDLES ($20.00) JAN-FEB-MARCH-APRIL-MAY-JUNE-JULY Please Circle 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 Enclosed $
Gift of the Altar: November, 2015 BREAD Raymond Jacobs Doug & Char Ganim In Memory of: In Thanksgiving: By WINE In Memory Of: Richards & Nofel families Khalil Kawkabani Jihad Kawkabani Joseph Koussa George & Thomas Saad & family In Thanksgiving: by CANDLES In Memory Of: Collection: Nov. 7 and 8, 2015 GENERAL DEPOSIT $ 13,701.67 Sunday Collection $ 4,243.00 Online Donations $ 2,300.00 Votive Candles $ 62.00 Parking Garage: Monthly $ 510.00 Parking Garage: Event $ 420.00 Cleveland Treatment Center $ 5,666.67 Building Fund $ 500.00 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 Fouad Rached By: Najib Rached Jacob & Juliette Saad & the deceased members of the Saad & Elzeer families: Thomas Saad & family Michel & 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 Memory of Mary John, Martin, Jennie & Joe Janos Tom & Theresa Thomas The MYA will be hosting a Friendsgiving Dinner for the MYO on Saturday, November 21st at 6 PM in Independence. In Thanksgiving: by Our Bulletin is ONLINE!! www.saintmaron-clev.org and click on bulletin. SUPPORT OUR MYO BUY YOUR HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP FOLLOWING ALL LITURGIES. 30480 Lakeshore Blvd Cleveland Burger Company Willowick, Ohio 44095 Restaurant & Sports Bar For reservations (440-516-0600) Johnny Faddoul President Small &Large Parties For Any Occasion Welcome! www.theclevelandburgercompany.com Hookah & Nice Cigar Selection Available!