Weekly Newsletter– Issue 279 April 12th– April 18th 2014 Coordinated and Supervised by: Marie– Therese Kreidy Script and Layout : Rita Karam Translation : Eliane Aoun Télé Lumière — Dora Square Beirut - Lebanon phone:+961-1-255500 Fax: +961-1-255001 P.O Box: 80-900 Lebanon Web site: www.telelumiere.com e-mail: [email protected][email protected]April 15th: Palm Sunday The Martyr Fr. Frans Passes to Life He spent nearly fifty years at the service of his Syrian children of different denominations and religions, and was finally martyred, after defending till the last breath his people in the city of Homs. He is the Dutch Fr. Frans Van Der Lugt who expressed in a reflection before his martyrdom his deep faith in the Divine Providence, con- firming to the Christians in old Homs that God never leaves the faithful and goodness shall remain deep-rooted in their hearts. In his last Easter message before his departure, Fr. Frans described this feast as the passage from death to life; life is manifested from a dark hole and the people who are in a black spot see a great light, wishing this Resur- rection to Syria. Patriarch Delli to the Kingdom of God! Tele Lumiere said farewell with the Chaldean Church and the entire world for the man of bold and courageous stances Cardinal Emmanuel III Delli, Patriarch of the Chal- deans from 2003 till 2012, at the age of eighty-seventh. The channel’s admini- stration has sent a telegraph pre- senting condolences to Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako, the clergy of the Chaldean Church and all faithful in Iraq and the world of immigration, stating: “In the ab- sence of the honorable Patriarch Emmanuel Delly, the Orient misses a radiant face who took upon himself the concerns of the people of God and of His Chaldean church everywhere. His Beati- tude was the apostle of love and peace in the land of civilizations that has always yearned for peace, and made major efforts with the loyal leaders, religious or secular, to build a homeland where its citizens live with dignity, and a Church in which members witness to the reality of God and the values of the Gospel. We are comforted that the journey of the Chal- dean Church is in good hands and protected by a loving heart and a wise mind, and that the late Patriarch is its new intercessor in the Kingdom of God." Noursat America Board of Directors Meets in Detroit The members of Noursat America Board of Directors headed by Msgr. Charbel Maroun met in Detroit City, in the atten- dance of Tele Lumiere General Director Jacques Kallassi, Bishop Gregory Mansour and Bishop Elias Abdullah Zeidan. During the meeting, they dis- cussed the future pro- jects, while Tele Lum- iere General Direc- tor Jacques Kallassi explained the adopted plan in Lebanon and presented the various activities, especially those related to the channels broadcasting currently through the internet and live on air, in addition to the real-time statistics. The attendees decided to open offices in all American States, and produce programs about their churches. The encounter culminated in the Holy Mass, raising prayers for the TV channel. Will the Bishops Be Released on the First Memory of their Abduction? “May they return on Palm Sunday", Patriarch John X and the late Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas prayed on 2013 Palm Sunday for the return of the Greek Orthodox Bishop of Aleppo and Iskenderun Boulos Yazigi and of the Syriac Orthodox Bishop of Aleppo Youhanna Ibrahim, who were kidnapped in Aleppo- Syria, after they went as apostles of love in a humanitarian mission, and they disappeared since that time. Will this Palm Sunday bring the joy of their release, so the Church acclaims and the first memory of their abduction becomes the date of their release?
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Weekly Newsletter– Issue 279
April 12th– April 18th 2014
Coordinated and Supervised by: Marie– Therese Kreidy
Passes to Life He spent nearly fifty years at the service of his Syrian children of different denominations and religions, and was finally martyred, after defending till the last breath his people in the city of Homs. He is the Dutch Fr. Frans Van Der Lugt who expressed in a reflection before his martyrdom his deep faith in the Divine Providence, con-firming to the Christians in old Homs that God never leaves the faithful and goodness shall remain deep-rooted in their hearts. In his last Easter message before his departure, Fr. Frans described this
feast as the passage from death to life; life is manifested from a dark hole and the people who are in a black spot see a great light, wishing this Resur-rection to Syria.
Patriarch Delli to the Kingdom of God!
Tele Lumiere said farewell with the Chaldean Church and the entire world for the man of bold and courageous stances Cardinal Emmanuel III Delli, Patriarch of the Chal-deans from 2003 till 2012, at the age of eighty-seventh. The channel’s admini-stration has sent a telegraph pre-senting condolences to Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako, the clergy of the Chaldean Church
and all faithful in Iraq and the world of immigration, stating: “In the ab-sence of the honorable Patriarch Emmanuel Delly, the Orient misses a radiant face who took upon himself the concerns of the people of God and of His Chaldean church everywhere. His Beati-tude was the apostle of love and peace in the land of civilizations that has always yearned for peace, and made major efforts with the loyal leaders, religious or secular, to build a homeland where its citizens live with dignity, and a Church in which members witness to the reality of God and the values of the Gospel. We are comforted that the journey of the Chal-dean Church is in good hands and protected by a loving heart and a wise mind, and that the late Patriarch is its new intercessor in the Kingdom of God."
Noursat America Board of Directors Meets in Detroit
The members of Noursat America Board of Directors headed by Msgr. Charbel Maroun met in Detroit City, in the atten-dance of Tele Lumiere General Director Jacques Kallassi, Bishop Gregory Mansour and Bishop Elias Abdullah Zeidan. During
the meeting, they dis-cussed the future pro-jects, while Tele Lum-iere General Direc-tor Jacques Kallassi explained the adopted plan in Lebanon and presented the various activities, especially those related to the channels broadcasting currently through the internet and live on air, in addition to the real-time statistics. The attendees decided to open offices in all American States, and produce programs about their churches. The encounter culminated in the Holy Mass, raising prayers for the TV channel.
Will the Bishops Be Released on the First Memory of their Abduction?
“May they return on Palm Sunday", Patriarch John X and the late Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas prayed on 2013 Palm Sunday for the return of the Greek Orthodox Bishop of Aleppo and Iskenderun Boulos Yazigi and of the Syriac Orthodox Bishop of Aleppo Youhanna Ibrahim, who were kidnapped in Aleppo- Syria, after they went as apostles of love in a humanitarian mission, and they disappeared since that time. Will this Palm Sunday bring the joy of their release, so the Church acclaims and the first memory of their abduction becomes the date of their release?
Highlighted Programs
Cartoons– Every day starting from Saturday 16.00- 13.00 GMT- 9.00 EST
Stories from the Holy Bible and the lives of saints witnessing to the Resurrection are presented by Tele Lumiere to our little friends dur-ing the Holy Week and Easter, within the framework of a variety of cartoons:
For more details visit our website: www.noursat.tv
Karol, the life story of Pope John- Paul II
Mother Teresa, the example of service and love for the poor
Q u o v a d i s h i g h l i g h t i n g the suffering of the early Christians
Jesus, the story of Jesus the Savior Who defeated death.
The Old Testament, a series of stories from the Old Testament highlights Sodom and Gomorrah, Joseph and his brothers, the Book of Exodus and the Prince of Egypt.
Sunday April 13th
St. Anthony, the saint monk who was known for his miracles
Padre Pio, the king of the confes-sional and the bearer of the stigmata of Christ
Jose Maria Escriva, the founder of the "Opus Dei" institution.
Barberbieni, an exciting adventure within the walls of the Vatican with Pauline and her friends
Jesus a Kingdom without Frontiers, the life of Jesus from birth to Resurrection
Dramas– Holy Week Specials
21.15 – 18.15 GMT 14.15 EST
21.15 – 18.15 GMT - 14.15 EST
They are a milestone in the history of the Church; they sacrificed themselves to the Lord Jesus and were united to Him. During the Holy Week, Tele Lumiere offers you a group of the most beautiful dramas highlighting:
For more details visit our website: www.noursat.tv
He Chose them the disciples of Annunciation and the apostles of peace and made them one commu-nity that lives out love, righteousness and truth, and raises the human person to the throne of holiness. Immortal figures of the Gospel. Written and Directed by: Antoine Faddoul
First Episode: Andrew– Sunday April 13th Second Episode: Nathanael– Monday 14th Third Episode: Matthew– Tuesday 15th Fourth Episode: Judas– Wednesday 16th Fifth Episode: Thomas– Saturday 19th
20.30 17.30 GMT 13.30 EST
Stories from the Holy Bible showing:
The ardency of Jesus for the Temple of God in the drama "Christ and the Traders of the Temple"
Written by: Dr. Charbel Boutros Directed by: Tony Nehmé
Events preceding the cruci-fixion of Christ in "Strangers of Jerusalem" Written by: Dr. Charbel Boutros Directed by: Roland Kawkabani
The truth about the Holy Eucharist in the "Sacred Mystery"
Highlights on Characters from the Bible :
The Samaritan Woman and spreading the Good News.
Written by: Dr. Charbel Boutros Directed by: Tony Nehmé
The Life Story of the Doctors of the Church:
"Augustine" the most famous of the Church Fathers
Written by: Antoine Faddoul Directed by: Milad el– Hashem
"Nicodemus" the Jewish religious man who was the first to be astonished by Jesus.
“Stephen" the Archdeacon Written by: Tarek Chidiac
Directed by: Charbel Kamel
"Basilios” the Bishop, the Doctor and the social and ecclesial reformer
Written by: Antoine Faddoul Directed by: Milad Hashem
Monday April 14th
The Patron Saints of Italy
The Eastern Saints
"Theresa of the Child Jesus", the Rose of the Carmel and the teacher of the Church
"The Massabki Martyrs", the symbol of the Eastern martyrdom Written by: Antoine Faddoul
Directed by: Milad Hashem
Francis of Assisi, the poor but rich in God’s love. Written and Directed by: Dr. Charbel Boutros
"St Pio", the miracle of the twentieth century. Written by: Antoine Faddoul Directed by: Milad Hashem
"The Supreme Pontiff and the Grand Rabbi" and the demand of the Jews to join the Church.
Written by: Antoine Faddoul Directed by: Milad Hashem
"Takla, the Disciple of Paul “and the Equal- to- the- Apostles”
Written by: Antoine Faddoul Directed by: Maurice Rizk
"Catherina, the Bride of Christ" who revived the desert of Egypt with her holy life and purity
Written by: Antoine Faddoul
Directed by: Milad Hashem
"St Doumit" from a persecutor to the miracle maker in the name of Jesus. Written and Directed by: Raymond Khallouf
Saturday April 13th
Tuesday April 15th
Our office in Sidon holds an Easter concert, inviting the nationals of the city of the different Christian denomi-nations.
Our Church is united on Easter, hold liturgies with harmony be-tween the Catholics and
Orthodox in many parishes.
21.15 – 18.15 GMT - 14.15 EST
23.00 – 20.00 GMT - 16.00 EST
15.45 - 12.45 GMT - 8.45 EST
23.30 – 20.30 GMT - 16.30 EST
The Eastern Saints
"When Charbel Speaks" 48 hours of St Charbel’s life.
Written by: Dr. Charbel Boutros Directed by:
Roland Kawkabani “St Rafka" who is audacious in faith and patient in suffering
"St Kfifan", Neemtallah Kassab al- Hardini the humble and meek teacher Written by: Kamil Salamé
and Charles Sawaya Directed by: Charles Sa-
waya
"God Sees Me" recalling the innocence and simplicity of the monastic spirit in the life of Brother Estphan Nehmé.
Written by: Antoine Faddoul Directed by: Milad el– Hashem
Monday April 14th
Tuesday April 15th
Icon of the Raising of Lazarus
What are the meanings implied in this icon and the symbols embodied by the characters it shows and the colors decorating it? Learn more with Fr. Sami Chalhoub and Raghida Skaf.
Saturday April 12th
One Church of Christ A report by Léa Adel Mehmari transmits the typical image of the most important Christian achievement that takes place for the first time in Lebanon, it is the unifica-tion of Easter feast in Shweir parishes- Ain Sindianeh.
18.30 – 15.30 GMT - 11.30 EST
19.00 – 16.00 GMT - 12.00 EST 20.30 – 18.30 GMT - 14.30 EST
19.00 – 16.00 GMT - 12.00 EST 17.30 - 14.30 GMT - 10.30 EST
Thorns or Laurel? During the Holy Week, an upward journey is disclosed by the Holy Bible, the Old and New Testaments. So when does it show the thorns or the laurel especially after Adam and Eve
are out of paradise? Program with Sister Yara Matta and Sanaa Riachi.
Names in Heaven We are preparing to receive the King of glory com-ing in the name of the Lord, and consider deeply the meanings and symbols of Palm Sunday, getting ready to the Holy Week in rich sections with Fr. Roukoz Boutros and Dany Antoun.
We Kneel before Your Passion ...
Let Us See Your Resurrection What is the adopted liturgy during the Holy Week at the Orthodox and Maronite Churches? What are the traditions of this week? Know more with Fr. Charbel Dib and Fr. Elias Karam, the guests of Léa Adel Mehmari.
Monday April 14th Thorns or Laurel?
Between trial and obedience, how do we consider the Lord’s promise to Abram in the Book of Genesis? Learn more with Sister Yara Matta and Sanaa Riachi
Saturday April 13th
17.30 - 14.30 GMT - 10.30 EST 22.00 – 19.00 GMT - 15.00 EST
20.30 – 18.30 GMT - 14.30 EST
Latest
Developments about the New Patriarch Who is the new Syriac Orthodox Patri-arch Ignatios Ephrem II? What is his timetable? More details about his life and journey in an exclusive encounter with Léa Adel Mehmari.
Wednesday April 16th The Lights of Fasting
When is anger positive and when does its impact become negative? Bishop Yostinos Boulos Safar and Chafika Kassis analyze this feeling according to fasting.
Thursday April 17th
Cross and Resurrection
On Good Friday, He suffered and was nailed to the Cross, to save His people. Jesus is a lesson in sacrifice and absolute love. Encounters and testimonies in a special evening for the Passion of Our Lord, with Rania Zahra Charbel.
Friday April 18th
Our family is preparing for the examination of conscience, confession and tolerance in order to live
