SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of December 18, 2016 The Genealogy of Jesus

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 www.stgeorgesa.org

Hall: (210) 696-5937 www.stgeorgemaronitecenter.com

Fr. Charles Khachan, MLM – Pastor Ex. 101

E-mail: ckhachan@gmail.com

Deacon Tom Billimek

Merciful Like the Father!

Religious Education & Bible Study

Pre K - 12th 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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MARONITE MINUTE

The Genealogy of Jesus December 18, 2016

LAS CORNER

Buy a special gift for the holidays today, cook-books for sale, $ 25.00 each.

Limited number of kibbee trays, grape leaves and

spinach pies are still available for purchase.

December 25 - Christmas Day January 1 - New Year’s Day January 6 - The Glorious Epiphany January 8 - MYO Fundraising Luncheon February 11-12 - St. Maron Weekend Celebration

FROM POPE FRANCIS

Forgiveness is the most visible sign of the Father’s love, which Jesus sought to reveal by his entire life.

Divine Liturgy Christmas Schedule Saturday December 24, 2016: Vigil of the Glorious Birth 5:00 PM: Christmas Vigil Divine Liturgy

Lector - Larry Karam Ushers - Gladys Salisbury & Frank Dieck Greeters - Altar Servers - Harry Doenges

12:00 AM: Christmas Midnight Divine Liturgy Lector - Brendan George Ushers - Marcel Noujeim, Toufic Khalife & Ameen Al-Bahloly Greeters - Lina Noujeim & Souraya Sarkis Altar Servers - Ilya Noujeim

Sunday December 25, 2016: Glorious Birth of Our Lord NO 8:00 AM Liturgy 11:00 AM: Christmas Day Divine Liturgy

Lector - Michael Mery Ushers - Greeters - Peggy Karam & Christina Antoun Altar Servers -

Saturday December 31, 2016: New Year’s Eve 5:00 PM: New Year’s Eve Divine Liturgy Sunday January 1, 2017: New Year’s Day NO 8:00 AM LITURGY 11:00 PM: New Year’s Divine Liturgy

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Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy

Sat. Dec. 17th 5:00 PM Liturgy for George Birkner & Billie Sahley req. by Kathy Birkner

Rom 12:9-21 Jn 7:45-53

Sun. Dec. 18th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Jack & Nancy Souter req. by Frank & Betty Gudat

11:00AM Liturgy for Isabel Abiassi req. by The Jean Abiassi family

Liturgy for Samira Araj req. by Jamal & Angela Younis & Family

Rom 1:1-12 The Genealogy of Jesus Mt 1:1-17

Mon. Dec. 19th NO LITURGY

Heb 11:1-6 Jn 8:1-11

Tues. Dec. 20th 5:30 PM Liturgy for Amira Dean req. by Salah Diab & Family

Heb 11:7-10 Jn 8:12-20

Wed. Dec. 21st 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Amira Mery Dean req. by Patricia & Sharon Benson

Heb 11:11-16 Jn 8:21-24

Thurs. Dec. 22nd 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Amira Dean req. by Cathy Van Delden

Heb 11:17-22 Jn 8:25-30

Fri. Dec. 23rd 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Amira Dean req. by Edward Karam

Heb 11:23-31 Jn 12:44-47

Sat. Dec. 24th 5:00 PM Liturgy for the living and deceased parishioners of St. George

12:00 AM Liturgy for the living and deceased parishioners of St. George

Heb 11:32-40 Jn 12:48-50

Sun. Dec. 25th

11:00AM Liturgy for the living and deceased parishioners of St. George

Heb 1:1-12 The Glorious Birth of Our Lord Lk 2:46-55

We apologize for any inconvenience if a name of a loved one was

misspelled or dropped off the list of masses by mistake.

December 11, 2016 Stewardship:

$3,855.00 You can now contribute online,

https://www.stgeorgesa.org/donate-online/

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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,

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 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,

Gene Viola,

Joe Walker,

Miriam Wells,

Cathy Turcotte Wolfe,

George Yamin.

Joseph Jacob Harb - December 23, 2015

Elda Jadallah - December 28, 2015

Karen Karam Baines - March 10, 2016

Sophie Abdo Karam - June 24, 2016

Ted Van Delden - September 27, 2016

Amira Mery Dean - November 14, 2016

Anthony Mery , Jr – November 30, 2016

Grant Peisen - December 12, 2016

Saturday, December 17th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Ralphie Karam

Ushers: Joe Rivas & Kathy BIrkner

Greeters: Janie Rivas

Altar Servers: Zack Karam & Aaron Mery

Sunday, December 18th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Larry Karam

Ushers: Mike Daly & Chris Karam

Greeters: Jo Sullivan

Altar Servers: Ilya Noujeim, Anthony Kuri &

Jacob Farah

Saturday, December 24th (5:00 PM)

Lector - Larry Karam Ushers - Gladys Salisbury & Frank DIeck Greeter - Altar Servers -

Sunday, December 25th

Lector: (8:00 AM) NO Liturgy

Lector: (11:00 AM) Michael Mery

Ushers:

Greeters: Peggy Karam & Christina Antoun

Altar Servers: Andre Kuri

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SUNDAY DECEMBER 18TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM. NO Faith Formation. Rosary at 10:40 AM.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 20TH Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be

from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM followed by the Qurbono (Divine Liturgy) at 5:30 PM. Adora-tion will resume at 6:00 PM and will conclude with the Benediction of the Blessed Sacra-ment.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 24TH Vigil of the Glorious Birth 5:00 PM: Christmas Vigil Divine Liturgy 12:00 AM: Christmas Midnight Divine Litur-

gy

SUNDAY DECEMBER 25TH Glorious Birth of Our Lord NO 8:00 AM LITURGY 11:00 AM: Christmas Day Divine Liturgy NO Faith Formation.

CHRISTMAS SECOND COLLECTION Remember, it has been a long standing tradition in the Maronite Church that at all Easter and Christ-mas liturgies, a second collection is taken for the support of the priest serving the parish.

HOLIDAY HOURS

The church offices will be closed Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas.

BROOKS ACADEMY OAKS

Brooks Academy Oaks is now accepting applica-tions for 4th and 5th graders to join the Brooks Oaks family this fall. Tell your friends or call 210–998-4458 to schedule an appointment to tour the school and sign up for the new class.

2017 MARONITE CALENDARS The 2017 Maronite Calendars are now available for distribution church foyer after all the Liturgies. Please make every effort to pick them up. ONE CALENDAR PER HOUSEHOLD PLEASE.

MEMORIAL LITURGIES Remembering a deceased family member with a memorial Divine Liturgy is a prayerful and loving remembrance of our loved ones. If you would like to schedule a memorial liturgy, please complete and return the form that was mailed out to you. In addition, you may also provide the flowers for the liturgy (in memory of your loved ones, in hon-or of someone or for a special intention) and/or refreshments for the fellowship after the 11:00 AM Liturgy. We will acknowledge the names of the people that provide flowers or refreshments in our weekly bulletin. Every effort will be made to accommodate your first choice of date for your liturgy, however that may not always be possible. Please return the form to Fr. Charles Khachan or to Annette Garcia at the church office no later than Wednesday, December 28, 2016.

PARISH BUSINESS DIRECTORY We are in the process of creating a Parish Busi-ness Directory. All parishioners who have a busi-ness are encouraged to please submit their busi-ness information to the church office or contact Paul Mery at paul4020@gvtc.com to be included in the directory.

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Grant Peisen, husband of Nichole Mery Peisen, who passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016. A Memorial Celebration of Grant's Life for family and friends will be held at the McAllen Country Club (615 Wichita Ave, McAllen, Texas 78501) on Sunday, December 18, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 PM . Donations may be made in Grant's name to the Stars Scholarship Fund at https://www.starsscholarship.org/stars/memorial Please keep Grant and his family in your prayers. Grant him rest O Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon him. Amen.

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