SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of August 7, 2016 Thirteenth Week of Pentecost Transfiguration of Our Lord

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: ckhachan@gmail.com

Fr. Marwan Abi Nader, MLM - Associate Pastor

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

Thirteenth Week of Pentecost August 7, 2016 Transfiguration of Our Lord

Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord

The Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ is celebrated each year on

August 6. The feast commemorates the transfiguration or metamorphosis of Christ on Mount Tabor, when

our Lord appeared in His divine glory before the Apostles Peter, James, and John.

The event of the Transfiguration is recorded in three of the four Gospels: Matthew 17:1-9, Mark 9:2-8, and

Luke 9:28-36. Jesus took the Apostles Peter, James, and John with Him up upon a mountain, and while they

were on the mountain Jesus was transfigured. His face shone like the sun, and His garments became glisten-

ing white.

Moses and Elijah appeared with Christ, talking to Him. Peter declared how good it was for them to be there

and expressed the desire to build three booths for Moses, Elijah, and Christ. This reference to the booths

could imply that this occurred during the time of the Feast of Tabernacles when the Jews would be camping

out in the fields for the grape harvest; for this

Feast had acquired other associations in the

course of its history, including the memory of

the wanderings in the wilderness recorded in

the Old Testament book of Exodus.

While Peter was speaking, a bright cloud over-

shadowed them. A voice came from the cloud

saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I

am well pleased; listen to Him." When the dis-

ciples heard this they fell on their faces filled

with awe. Jesus came to them and told them to

not be afraid. When the three looked up they

saw only Jesus.

As Jesus and His disciples came down the

mountain, He told them not to speak of what

they had seen until He had risen from the dead

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Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy

Sat. Aug. 6th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Mark Pasquale Perillo 23rd anniversary req. by his loving family

2 Cor 3:7-17 Transfiguration of Our Lord Mk 9:1-7

Sun. Aug. 7th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Deceased Gudat Family Members req. by Frank & Betty Gudat

11:00AM Liturgy for Sophie Abdo Karam (40 day) and Edmond Karam (11 years)

req. by their loving family

2 Cor 3:7-17 Transfiguration of Our Lord Mk 9:1-7

Mon. Aug. 8th NO LITURGY

1Jn 1:1-10 Lk 13:31-35

Tues. Aug. 9th 5:30 PM Liturgy for Sophie Abdo Karam req. by the Malouff Family

1Jn 2:1-11 Lk 14:1-6

Wed. Aug. 10th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Mary Lofstrom req. by Regina Aune

1Jn 2:12-20 Lk 14:7-11

Thurs. Aug. 11th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Sophie Abdo Karam req. by the Malouff Family

1Jn 2:21-29 Lk 14:12-15

Fri. Aug. 12th 12:00 Noon Liturgy for Francesca “Frankie” Casseb req. by her loving family

1Jn 3:1-10 Lk 14:16-24

Sat. Aug. 13th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Sophie Abdo Karam req. by Debbie & Michel La hood

1Jn 3:11-22 Lk 14:25-35

Sun. Aug. 14th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Deceased Daniel Family Members req. by Frank & Betty Gudat

11:00AM Liturgy for Sophie Abdo Karam req. by Fernando & Elmosa Herrera

1Thes 2:1-13 Lk 10:38-42

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

misspelled or dropped off the list of masses by mistake.

July 31, 2016

Stewardship: $3,916.00

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,

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,

Maria Marines,

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,

Bella Rodriguez Torres,

Rose Trevino,

Jeanette Van Delden,

Ted Van Delden,

Gene Viola,

Joe Walker,

Miriam Wells,

Cathy Turcotte Wolfe,

George Yamin.

Malake Mery - August 24, 2015

Jack Riegel - August 27, 2015

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, August 6th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Pat Perillo

Ushers: Frank Dieck & Elizabeth Aboud

Greeters: Karen Sacre

Altar Servers: Kiersten Salinas

Sunday, August 7th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Michael Mery

Ushers: MYO

Greeters: MYO

Altar Servers: MYO

Saturday, August 13th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Joe Khattar

Ushers: Arthur Lang & Gladys Salisbury

Greeters: Jo Sullivan

Altar Servers: Zack Karam & Aaron Mery

Sunday, August 14th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Frank Westermann

Lector: (11:00 AM) Edward Karam

Ushers: David Sweeney & Larry Monsour

Greeters: Ladies Altar Society

Altar Servers: Anthony Kuri , Andre Kuri & Har-

ry Doenges

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SUNDAY AUGUST 7TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Rosary at 10:40 AM

TUESDAY AUGUST 9TH 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. Adoration will resume at 6:00 PM and will conclude with the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

SUNDAY AUGUST 14TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Rosary at 10:40 AM

MONDAY AUGUST 15TH Liturgy for the Feast of the Assumption

of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 7:00 pm

BROOKS ACADEMY OAKS Please help us spread the word and make Brooks Academy Oaks Charter School successful. If you know of anyone who may be interested or any place that the principal can do a presentation about the school, please let Fr. Charles know. Fliers are available in the church foyer. Feel free to take some and pass them around.

SAVE THE DATE On August 28, 2016, Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, Archbishop of San Antonio, will be visiting St. George and celebrating Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM. The liturgy will be followed by a Lebanese luncheon hosted by the Ladies Altar Society. You can pur-chase tickets on the church website at www.stgeorgesa.org/event/lebanese-luncheon/ or by calling the church office at 210-690-9569.

INFORMATION UPDATE We are currently publishing the new parish pictorial directory and would like to ask everyone to update your information. Any changes in ad-dress, phone numbers, emails or if you do not want your information in the directory, please notify the church office. The deadline to submit the information is August 22, 2016.

MAGIC IS THE NIGHT On September 24,2016, Magic is the Night “A Masquerade”, will take place . 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 an-nouncements. All of the prep for Magic will take place between August 1-15th in the big hall. Final preparations will take place the week of September 24th. Cooking schedule is as follows: August 10th at 10:00 am ~ Meat Fingers August 12th at 10:00 am ~ Grape Leaves August 15th at 10:00 am ~ Grape Leaves ( if needed)

FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM Faith Formation Ministry, centered in Maronite spirituality and tradition, is for all children and teens ages 4-18. 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 regis-tered families. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please be advised: 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 with a well-established curriculum and qualified teachers. Registration will occur on Sunday, August 28 after the 11:00 am liturgy in the back of the church, and faith formation will begin on Sunday, September 18. Registration fees for one child are $35, and registration fees for two or more children are $60. You can down-load the registration form and make an online payment through the Church’s website.

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.

August 15 - Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 28 - Archbishop Gustavo Mass August 28 - LAS Lebanese Luncheon September 24 - Magic is the Night October 28-30 - Lebanese Food Festival

Bishop’s Holy Year Prayer Intention:

The intention for August:

“Peace in the World”

From Pope Francis

“Dear young people, let us offer the world a mosaic of

many races, cultures and peoples united in the name of

Jesus!” #Krakow2016

Miscellaneous

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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.

_______________________________________________________ ______________

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date

For Office Use:

Date _______________

Check/Cash _______________

Amount _______________

Breakfast _______________

Child’s Name

Age Grade Years of

Religious

Education

Date of Birth Holy Mysteries Received

Baptism Chrismation Eucharist Penance

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