Bulletin: Vol. 30 No. 11 March 14th — March 20th, 2020 Altar Boys: Joseph Marincel 817-491-0763 Adoration: Sheila Hughes 817-430-3066 Choir: 8:30 A.M. Helen Marincel 817-491-0763 Library: Sharon Wood 214-497-0783 Choir: 11:00 A.M. Roula Vasquez 972-832-8507 Respect Life: Sheri Josefsberg 940-566-0585 RCIA: Sue Marincel 817-491-0763 Youth Ministry: Sue Marincel 817-491-0763 Lectors: 8:30 AM Mark Caputo 469-230-1533 Religious Ed / SE: Sue Marincel 817-491-0763 Lectors: 11 AM Trevor Rask 503-701-2236 Ushers Robert Kramer 214-488-5635 Parish Council Mouhib Helou 817-845-9953 Legion of Mary Rose Onoh 214-289-4300 Sunday 8:30 A.M. English 11:00 A.M. Bilingual; English/Lebanese Monday No Mass Tuesday - Friday 9:00 A.M. English Saturday 5:30 P.M. English Reconciliation Saturday - 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. Eucharistic Adoration Sunday: 2:00 P.M -7:00 P.M. Rev. Assaad ElBasha, M.L.M., Pastor Deacon George Elandary Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Saturday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. O merciful and forgiving God, Make us worthy to recall your compassion and loving kindness toward us through the example of the prodigal son who repented and returned to you. Open your fatherly arms to us and hold us close to your heart. Help us to forget the distress and despair of this life, and we will strive to meet you in the next, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever Amen
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Bulletin: Vol. 30 No. 11 March 14th — March 20th, 2020
Altar Boys: Joseph Marincel
817-491-0763 Adoration: Sheila Hughes
817-430-3066
Choir: 8:30 A.M. Helen Marincel
817-491-0763 Library: Sharon Wood
214-497-0783
Choir: 11:00 A.M. Roula Vasquez
972-832-8507 Respect Life: Sheri Josefsberg
940-566-0585
RCIA: Sue Marincel
817-491-0763 Youth Ministry: Sue Marincel
817-491-0763
Lectors: 8:30 AM Mark Caputo
469-230-1533 Religious Ed / SE: Sue Marincel
817-491-0763
Lectors: 11 AM Trevor Rask
503-701-2236 Ushers Robert Kramer
214-488-5635
Parish Council Mouhib Helou
817-845-9953 Legion of Mary Rose Onoh
214-289-4300
Sunday 8:30 A.M. English
11:00 A.M. Bilingual; English/Lebanese
Monday No Mass
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 A.M. English
Saturday 5:30 P.M. English
Reconciliation Saturday - 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Eucharistic Adoration Sunday: 2:00 P.M -7:00 P.M.
Rev. Assaad ElBasha, M.L.M., Pastor Deacon George Elandary
Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Saturday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
O merciful and forgiving God,
Make us worthy to recall your compassion and loving kindness
toward us through the example of the prodigal son who repented and
returned to you.
Open your fatherly arms to us and hold us close to your heart.
Help us to forget the distress and despair of this life,
and we will strive to meet you in the next, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
now and forever
Amen
Daily Scripture Readings March 15th thru March 21st
Saturday, March 22nd @ 5:30 PM Lector: William Brown Altar Servers: Antonio del Rincon, Nicholas Anderson, Chidozie Ugochukwu Ushers: Bob Kramer, Jason Tsakonas
Sunday, March 23rd @ 8:30 AM Lector: Marichu Varron Altar Servers: Eli Shults, John Paul Nwaiwu, Pierce O’Flaherty Ushers: John Josefsberg, Geobin Ramapuram
Sunday, March 23rd @ 11:00 AM Lector: Nada ElGreichy Altar Servers: Mark Fahoum, Charbel Attie, Jason Harb Ushers: Don Hughes, Cesar Maksoud
Prayer Corner
O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, despondency, lust of power, and idle talk; But grant rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to thy servant.
THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, 3/14: Jo Cvetovich Tuesday, 3/17: Sr. Maria Bernadette, Michael Marincel, Anna Marincel, +Andrew Labriola, Luke Hawbaker
Wednesday, 3/18: Teresa Marincel, Teri Long
Thursday, 3/19: Michael Marincel, Joseph Medina
+ Repose of the Soul
Keep It Simple, Sinner The best Lent is one in which we enter the season wholeheartedly. All too often people either take on too much or don’t take on enough. The solution is to simplify our disciplines, focus our intentions, and concentrate more clearly on our spiritual goals.
To keep it simple this Lent, try the 1-1-1Plan: one sin, one add-in, one give up. 1) Concentrate or focus on one sin or fault that is getting in the way of your relationship with God and with others. 2) Add one positive activity that will deepen your prayer and spiritual life (especially if you think you are too busy to put anything more into an impossibly busy schedule!). 3) Deny yourself something you really like or are attached to.
One Sin Most of us, if we are honest, know at least one area of sin to focus on during Lent. If you aren’t sure, or are having trouble narrowing it down, use the traditional Seven Deadly Sins as a guide (Contrary to what one may gather from all the emphasis on sex these day, there are six deadly sins besides Lust!) In fact, some of the other deadly sins are even deadlier, especially pride, or self-love, which Saint Thomas Aquinas called, “the cause of every sin.” If you need help in identifying which sin to concentrate on this year, ask God in prayer to reveal it to you. If you still aren’t sure, ask your family or close friends. Just be sure you are willing to listen to them and accept their assessment. (See below for list of the sins)
One Add-In The next step in 1-1-1 Lent is to add one thing of God that you haven’t been doing to your routine. Because we are all so busy, it’s a good idea to not just pick an add-in, but to schedule a regular time when you put it on your calendar so you don’t forget. Ideas for add-ins are pretty much endless, but some include: • Go to Mass in the middle of the week. • Attend the Stations of the Cross as a family. • Read a Gospel • Volunteer at a social ministry. • Get up early to pray.
One Give-Up Giving up something for Lent has been part of the Church almost since the beginning. While giving up sweets and alcohol are time-honored, consider giving up one thing that you really like or enjoy. Just make sure it is something that lets you feel the deprivation and is at least a little bit challenging. Make it difficult but doable. • Fast from fault finding and nagging, and fast from a critical tongue or a closed mind. • Give up impulse purchases. • Give up an unhealthy habit, like smoking. • Limit the time you watch TV or surf the web. • Give up fast food and donate the money you save.
Why do I need the Church? What does my faith have to do with the Church?
No one can believe alone and by himself, just as no one can live alone and by himself. We receive the faith from the Church and live it out in fellowship with the people with whom we share our faith. Faith is the most personal thing a person has, yet it is not a private matter. Anyone who wants to believe must be able to say both "I" and "we", because a faith you cannot share and communicate would be irrational. The individual believer gives his free assent to the "we believe" of the Church. From her he received the faith. She was the one who handed it down through the centuries and then to him, preserved it from falsifications, and caused it to shine forth again and again. Believing is therefore participation in a common conviction. The faith of others supports me, just as the fervor of my faith enkindles and strengthens others. The Church emphasizes the "I" and the "we" of faith by using two professions of faith in her liturgies: the Apostles' Creed, the creed that begins with "I believe" (Credo), and the Great Creed of Nicaea- Constantinople, which in its original form starts with the words "We believe".
Dig Deeper: CCC section (309-324) and other references.
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Lenten Mission March 16, 17, & 18
6:30 PM Each Evening St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 1897 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas
The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal will be coming to North Texas to offer a Lenten Mission at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Lewisville on March 16, 17 & 18. Lay the foundations for spiritual growth and a fruitful Lent with dynamic reflections on the Holy Eucharist, Confes-sion, and the Rosary. The mission begins each night at 6:30 PM with Mass. There will also be opportunities for Confession and Eucharistic Adoration. St. Philip is located at 1897 West Main Street in Lewisville. For more information, go to the parish website, stphilipcc.org
Our Lady of Lebanon Scholarship Fund
We are excited to announce the opening of the OLOL Scholarship Fund for the 2019-2020 school year. We are currently accepting applications for three $1000 scholarships. This is made possible by your generous contributions to our festival raffles. If you’re an active High School Senior, this opportunity is for you! The submission deadline is April 30th. Application forms and details available in Church Lobby. Winners announced end of May!
9th Annual North Texas Catholic Men’s Conference “Come to the Table: Where Grace Begins”
For all men 18 and older, or 15 and older with an
adult
Saturday, April 25th: 8 AM—4 PM St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church—Frisco, TX
$45/person. Register: www.ntxcmc.org
https://www.prolifedallas.org/Bishops_Dinner_2020
Join Bishop Edward J Burns !
Saturday, April 28th, 2020
At the Renaissance Hotel Addison The program will feature the
incredible and inspiring story of Jennifer Bricker.
57th Annual Maronite Convention
Hosted by: St Anthony of Padua In Cincinnati
July 8-12th, 2020
To Register: www.namnews.org or call 914-964-3070 More info at www.nam2020.com
The Benediction of the Cross The Benediction (Stations) of the Cross will be offered every Friday during Lent beginning at 6:30PM starting on Feb 28th, 2020 and ending on April 3rd, 2020. During Lent, please remember to abstain from meat on all Fridays, and to Fast & Ab-stain on Ash Monday (or Ash Wednesday) and on Great Friday.
Confessions during Lent You are encouraged to approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this season of Lent. Catholics MUST go to Confession at least once a year and as often as they need it in order to cleanse themselves of sins and be in a state of grace. Fr. Assaad is waiting for you every Saturday from 4:00pm—5:00pm in the Chapel.
Vocation Discernment Weekend On March 27-29, 2020, Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Seminary in Washington, DC will be hosting its annual Discernment Weekend for men, 18 and over, interested in finding God’s will in their life. This weekend will be a chance to meet current seminarians, Father Geoffrey Abdallah, Rector of the seminary, the vocation Directors, and the opportunity to sightsee in one of the greatest
cities in the world. This weekend is open for men who feel the call to priesthood, or are interested in finding out how to discern God’s will.
For more, info: https://maroniteseminary.org/portfolio/discernment/).
Diocese Lenten Appeal As you are aware, this year, our Bishop is asking us to raise
$13,000 for the Diocese Appeal. So far, we have raised $2,755.
Please continue to give generously so that we may meet our parish’s goal. PLEASE, parishioners, remember to MAKE SURE to write your check to: Our Lady of Lebanon and DELIVER IT TO
US, NOT THE DIOCESE, via mail or the collection baskets.
We will send ONE collective check the week after Easter.
THANK YOU for your generosity!
Continue Our Journey with Us Lenten Workshop series on
“What Does the Church Teach About Herself?” being presented by
Eric Hendry, PhD.—Systematic Theology Join us on Wednesday Nights in the Chapel
