SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION Week of September 11, 2016 Exaltation of the Holy Cross Annette Garcia - Parish Secretary Ex. 100 Nick Morey – Bookkeeper Ex102 Jo Ann Reed - Financial Consultant Michele Chebib - Hall Manager Ex. 104 Deborah Mery Fernandez - Cultural Arts Director Richard Karam - Church Attorney Edward Karam - Church Realtor & Lector Coordinator Soumaya Doenges - Greeter Coordinator Ameen Al Bahloly- Altar Server Coordinator Regina Aune - Archivist Fernando Fernandez - Athletic Director Brendan George - Pastoral Council Chairman Jose Fernandez - Finance Committee Chairman Candy Monsour - LAS President Patricia Karam - Scholarship Committee Chairman Elyse Karam, Monica Chavez, & Sabrina De La Cruz - MYO Directors Samantha Karam Naffah - MYP President Crystel Harb - Religious Education Coordinator Crystel Harb & Katy Emerson – MYA Coordinators Dave Sweeney - Veterans Committee Chairman Toufic Khalife & Larry Monsour - Grounds Committee Liturgy Schedule: Monday-No Liturgy Tuesday 5:30 PM Wednesday - Friday 12:00 Noon Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Saint George Maronite Catholic Church 6070 Babcock Road, San Antonio, TX 78240 Offices: (210) 690-9569 (210) 690-2240 Fax: (210) 690-5093 Hall: (210) 696-5937 www.stgeorgemaronitecenter.com Fr. Charles Khachan, MLM – Pastor Ex. 101 E-mail: [email protected]Fr. Marwan Abi Nader, MLM - Associate Pastor Deacon Tom Billimek Merciful Like the Father! Religious Education & Bible Study Pre K - 12 th grade-See bulletin for schedule Ladies Altar Society (LAS) See bulletin for schedule Maronite Youth Organization (MYO) See bulletin for schedule Adoration Tuesday 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession) 30 minutes before Liturgy and upon request Mystery of Baptism & Chrismation Parents and Godparents must meet with the pastor to make arrangements Mystery of Crowning (Marriage) Notify the pastor ONE YEAR in advance for the necessary arrangements Sick and Hospitalized Contact the pastor for visitation Memorial Sunday and Lebanese Luncheon Last Sunday at 11:00 AM
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SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH
AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE
WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION
Week of September 11, 2016 Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Annette Garcia - Parish Secretary Ex. 100
Nick Morey – Bookkeeper Ex102
Jo Ann Reed - Financial Consultant
Michele Chebib - Hall Manager Ex. 104
Deborah Mery Fernandez - Cultural Arts Director
Richard Karam - Church Attorney
Edward Karam - Church Realtor & Lector Coordinator
Soumaya Doenges - Greeter Coordinator
Ameen Al Bahloly- Altar Server Coordinator
Regina Aune - Archivist
Fernando Fernandez - Athletic Director
Brendan George - Pastoral Council Chairman
Jose Fernandez - Finance Committee Chairman
Candy Monsour - LAS President
Patricia Karam - Scholarship Committee Chairman
Elyse Karam, Monica Chavez, & Sabrina De La Cruz -
MYO Directors
Samantha Karam Naffah - MYP President
Crystel Harb - Religious Education Coordinator
Crystel Harb & Katy Emerson – MYA Coordinators
Dave Sweeney - Veterans Committee Chairman
Toufic Khalife & Larry Monsour - Grounds Committee
What does it take to be extraordinary? The Texans in these pages have each made their marks in vastly varied
fields—from winemaking and writing to inventing a new way to watch movies—and they share characteristics
essential to any true trailblazer: the bravery to try something different and the perseverance to carry their visions
through. And for that, we salute this year’s Extraordinary Texans.
Jo Ann Andera
Director of the Texas Folklife Festival
It’s a small world, after all. Or at least that’s the
way it can feel at the Texas Folklife Festival, the
largest cultural melting pot celebration in the state,
where you can watch Polish dancers, eat Pakistani
pakoras, and learn how to throw a pot with Texas
clay masters all in the course of an afternoon. Host-
ed every summer by the Institute of Texan Cultures
in San Antonio, such worldly adventures can be
yours thanks to Jo Ann Andera, the festival’s direc-
tor, who deftly coordinates the more than 300 par-
ticipants, an army of volunteers, and some 40,000
annual festival-goers.
“Everyone needs a voice,” says Andera. “Some
of our new immigrants in Texas are struggling.
With the Folklife Festival, we bring them into a
setting that is very welcoming and showcase their cultures. You see that people you might only hear about on the
news are regular people just like you. It’s an obligation we have as a festival to give all groups a voice, whether
they are new to Texas or old-timers—and the Institute of Texas Cultures certainly does that.”
Andera, the daughter of Lebanese immigrants, knows a thing or two about finding a voice. Born and raised in
San Antonio, Andera began working as a multilingual guide at the Institute of Texan Cultures in 1972. A few
years later, she joined the nascent festival’s Lebanese dance troupe. In 1981, she moved up to direct the entire
event, a role that she has filled so well it’s hard to imagine the festival without her.
As the director for 35 years, Andera has ample experience with all of the generosity, competition, and quirks
that come with such a multicultural crowd. “The Ukrainians come in from Dallas, the Italians from Galveston,
the Chileans from Houston. They all get to know each other; you see them hugging,” she says. “And there is also
a bit of competition as they try to outdo each other. One year, the Ukrainians did these jumping dances, and the
next year, several other groups incorporated jumps into their performances.”
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Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy
Sat. Sept. 10th 5:00 PM Liturgy in Loving memory of Michael Allen Anderson 1yr anniversary
req. by Pat & Judy Perillo
1 Tim 4:6-16 Jn 17:20-26
Sun. Sept. 11th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Deceased Daniel Family Members req. by Frank & Betty Gudat
11:00AM Liturgy for Deceased of the Aune & Pinion families req. by Regina Aune
1Cor 1:18-25 Exaltation of the Holy Cross Jn 12:20-32
Mon. Sept. 12th NO LITURGY
1Tim 5:1-10 Mk 11:27-33
Tues. Sept. 13th NO LITURGY
1Tim 1:18-2:7 Jn 13:31-35
Wed. Sept. 14th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Suzann Westermann req. by her loving family
1Cor 1:18-25 Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Actual) Jn 12:20-32
Thurs. Sept. 15th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Suzann Westermann req. by her loving family
2Pet 1:1-11 Jn 3:11-21
Fri. Sept. 16th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Sophie Abdo Karam req. by Bey Aleph Sorority
2Pet 1:12-21 Jn 8:21-30
Sat. Sept. 17th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Mariam Yammine req. by her daughter's family,
Alfred & Jamal Jeitani
2Pet 3:19 Jn 12:31-36
Sun. Sept. 18th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Deceased Daniel Family Members req. by Frank & Betty Gudat
11:00AM Liturgy for George Tabet, Khaled Tabet, Lola Tabet, Therese Tabet,
Rahil Tabet & Lisa Tabet req. by their loving family
2Tim 2:1-10 First Week After the Holy Cross Mk 10:35-45
We apologize for any inconvenience if a name of a loved one was
misspelled or dropped off the list of masses by mistake.
September 4, 2016
Stewardship: $4,602.00
You can now contribute online, https://www.stgeorgesa.org/donate-online/
Second Collection for Catholic University
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Bertha Acevedo,
Rocky Anawaty,
Amira Andera,
Regina Aune,
Corey Baines,
Gerry Baines,
Sharon Benson,
Pamela Gabriel Craig,
Marina Curie-John,
Diana Curi-Ryder,
Josephine Daaud,
Amira Dean,
David Emerson,
Norma Emerson,
Zeyna Faris,
Brendon Fuselier
Muriel Keogh George,
Hank Grage,
Betty Gudat,
Harry Hilton,
Jackie Hill,
James Hughlette,
Sal Isgro,
Marie Joseph,
Al Jowdy,
David Karam,
Elyse Karam,
Eugene Karam,
Mary Anne Karam,
Mary Ann Trad Karam,
Donna Khattar,
Marie La Monica,
Richard La Monica,
Margaret Craig Loyd,
Charles Malouff,
Louise Malouff,
Maria Marines,
Karen Martinez,
Elvira Mery,
Maria Mery,
Paul Mery, Jr.,
Tony Mery,
Tony Moawad,
Connie Moller,
Adele Morrison,
Nancy Nasif,
Tim O’Connor,
Jose Olvera,
Roger O’Shaugh-nessy
Thelma O’Shaugh-nessy,
David Palazzo,
Noel Palazzo,
Ashley Polley,
Larry Raba,
Tanya Raba
Curtis Reed,
Kirsten Reed,
Rose Ribble
Roberto Rodriguez,
Pedro Rosas,
David Saliba,
Gloria Saliba,
Marie Schechter,
Bella Rodriguez Torres,
Rose Trevino,
Jeanette Van Delden,
Ted Van Delden,
Gene Viola,
Joe Walker,
Miriam Wells,
Cathy Turcotte Wolfe,
George Yamin.
Henry Murray Boothroyd - November 13, 2015
Suzann Westermann - November 29, 2015
Margaret Abdo Karam - December 1, 2015
Joseph Jacob Harb - December 23, 2015
Elda Jadallah - December 28, 2015
Karen Karam Baines - March 10, 2016
Sophie Abdo Karam - June 24, 2016
Saturday, September 10th (5:00 PM)
Lector: Ralphie Karam
Ushers: Arthur Lang & Gladys Salisbury
Greeters: Karen Sacre
Altar Servers: Kiersten Salinas & Chris Khattar
Sunday, September 11th
Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann
Lector: (11:00 AM) Michael Mery
Ushers: David Sweeney & Larry Monsour
Greeters: Ladies Altar Society
Altar Servers: Anthony Kuri, Andre Kuri &
Harry Doenges
Saturday, September 17th (5:00 PM)
Lector:
Ushers: Joe Rivas & Kathy Birkner
Greeters: Janie Rivas
Altar Servers: Zack Karam & Aaron Mery
Sunday, September 18th
Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann
Lector: (11:00 AM) Edward Karam
Ushers: Kevin Kearns, Mike Daly & Chris Karam
Greeters: MYA
Altar Servers: Jacob Farah, Anthony Chebib &
Jeremy Daly
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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Rosary at 10:40 AM Second Collection for Catholic University LAS mass and meeting at 11:00 AM. The
meeting will take place in the MCC.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH No Adoration
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Rosary at 10:40 AM Faith Formation at 9:00AM Holy Name Society meeting at 9:30 AM MYO meeting after the 11:00 AM Liturgy Special collection for the flood victims in
Louisiana
SECOND COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY The second collection on Sunday, September 11th will be for Catholic University. The Catholic University of America, located in Washington, D.C., is the national university of the Catholic Church. Founded in 1887, CUA offers students an excellent education in a faith-filled atmosphere that is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradi-tion. The Collection for The Catholic University of America underwrites scholarships to assist fi-nancially deserving students in completing their education at CUA in over 50 disciplines.
SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE FLOOD VICTIMS IN LOUISIANA
At the request of the USCCB and Bishop Elias,
we will take up a special collection for the vic-
tims of the flooding in Louisiana on Sunday, Sep-
tember 18, during all liturgies. The funds collect-
ed will help our Maronite Families in Louisiana
who need assistance, along with sending funds
directly to Catholic Charities USA. If you like,
you can make your donation directly on the Epar-
chy’s website http://eparchy.org/pages.php?
type=MzVBQ0VAQEA%3D or Church website
https://www.stgeorgesa.org/donate-online/.
BIBLE STUDY FOR ADULTS
Bible Study for Adults will take place every
Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the church office for 2016
-17. First session will take place on Tuesday,
October 4th. More information to follow.
FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM Faith Formation will begin on Sunday, Septem-ber 18. Registration fees for one child are $35, and registration fees for two or more children are $60. It is held every Sunday morning (except the last Sunday of the month) from 9:00-10:45 am in the MCC. Weekly announcements appear in this bulletin and by email to all registered families. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please be ad-vised: for parents seeking to enroll their children to receive First Communion, this is a two-year program taught in the 1st and 2nd grade classes. You can download the registration form and make an online payment through the Church’s website. For additional information, please con-tact Crystel Harb at 210-823-3283 or [email protected]. Faith Formation classes start Sunday September 18 at 9:00 AM in the MCC.
MAGIC IS THE NIGHT The date for Magic is the Night, “A Masquer-ade”, is September 24, 2016. The Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, His Excellency Minister Gebran Bassil will be our guest of honor this year. Pro-ceeds from this year’s Gala Silent Auction, in-cluding many treasures from Lebanon, will be donated to the wounded Veteran’s organization, “Operation Comfort.” Preparations have been underway for a good part of this year, however, now is the time to come together and put on the final touches which is sure to be the event of 2016! All are welcome to participate. Areas of need are: cooking, decorations, silent
auction donations, and table sales. Tables are: $5000.00, 3500.00, and $1750.00.
Individual tickets are available for $175.00 each.
Please check the bulletin for information and announcements. Final preparations will take place the week of September 24th.
50TH ANNIVERSARY AD BOOK On October 7, 2016 the Eparchy of Saint Maron will be celebrating it’s 50th anniversary. There will be a commemorative Ad book in celebration of the 50th Anniversary. Anyone who would like to sponsor an ad or a message should go to the NAM website http://www.namnews.org/pdfview.php?page=50adbookform or contact the church office. Deadline is September 23, 2016.
Community Life
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LAS CORNER
We would like to let everyone know that we still have grape leaves available for sale. Cost is $12.00 – 1 lb. of grape leaves Lebanese cookbooks for sale, $ 25.00 each.
September 18 - Faith Formation Classes Starts September 24 - Magic is the Night October 4 - Bible Study for Adults Starts October 28-30 - Lebanese Food Festival November 13 - Veterans Day November 24 - Thanksgiving
Bishop’s Holy Year Prayer Intention:
The intention for September:
“Students and Teachers”
FROM POPE FRANCIS
The Lord presents himself each day
and knocks at the door of our heart.
Miscellaneous
THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
SEPTEMBER 14
The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates two histor-
ical events: the discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena, the mother
of the Emperor Constantine, in 320 under the temple of Venus in Jerusa-
lem, and the dedication in 335 of the basilica and shrine built on Calvary
by Constantine, which mark the site of the Crucifixion.
The basilica, named the Martyrium, and the shrine, named the Cal-
varium, were destroyed by the Persians in 614. The Church of the Holy
sepulcher which now stands on the site was built by the crusaders in 1149.
However the feast, more than anything else, is a celebration and
commemoration of God's greatest work: his salvific death on the Cross
and His Resurrection, through which death was defeated and the doors to
Heaven opened.
The entrance antiphon for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy
Cross is: "We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, for he is
our salvation, our life and our resurrection: through him we are saved and made free."
We make the Sign of the Cross before prayer which helps to fix our minds and hearts to God. After
prayer we make the Sign of the Cross to keep close to God. During trials and temptations our strength and pro-
tection is the Sign of the Cross. At Baptism we are sealed with the Sign of the Cross, signifying the fullness of
redemption and that we belong to Christ. Let us look to the cross frequently, and realize that when we make
the Sign of the Cross we give our entire self to God — mind, soul, heart, body, will, thoughts.
O cross, you are the glorious sign of victory.
Through your power may we share in the triumph of Christ Jesus.
Symbol: The cross of triumph is usually pictured as a globe with the cross on top, symbolic of the tri-
umph of our Savior over the sin of the world, and world conquest of His Gospel through the means of a grace.
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Faith Formation Ministry
Registration Form 2016-2017
All sessions: Sunday 9:00-10:45 am in MCC
Our Family is registered in the parish: Yes ___ No ___ All families are asked to register and be active members of the parish. Father’s Name ___________________________________________________________ Mother’s Name __________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________ Zip ____________________ Home Telephone __________________________________ Cellular ________________ Email Address (Required) __________________________________________________ Reminders, and program changes, will be sent via email, text message, and/or telephone. Personal information is confidential. Please provide accurate information so we may contact you in a timely manner. Thank you. Registration for one child is $35 Registration for two or more children is $60
Note: All pre-kinder children must be 4 years of age by September 1st.
