Saint Theresa Maronite Church 343 North Main Street / PO Box 2567

Brockton, MA 02305-2567

First Sunday after Epiphany

Abouna Tony Mouanes Rectory 508-586-1428 / Fax 508-587-8139

Email: sonsdaughters@comcast.net Website: sttheresabrockton.org

The Holy Mysteries are celebrated: Saturdays at 4:00 PM; Sundays at 10:30 AM;

7:00 PM Holydays

Holy Mystery of Reconciliation: Available on Saturdays from 3:00 PM —3:30 PM

and at any time on request.

Ministry to the Sick: If a parishioner is seriously ill at home or in the hospital,

please call the church office to arrange for Communion or the Anointing of the Sick.

Holy Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation: Please make arrangements with the

pastor at least one month in advance. Sponsors must meet particular requirements of church law; parents must consult with the pastor before inviting someone to serve as a

sponsor.

Holy Mystery of Crowning: Please consult with the pastor to make arrangements at

least 6 months in advance of proposed date in order to avoid any difficulty in scheduling.

Intentions for the Holy Mysteries January

First Sunday after Epiphany Sat. Jan. 12 4:00 PM Liturgy Celebrated for:

+Anne LaFranchise by Ernest LaFranchise

Sun. Jan. 13 10:30AM Liturgy Celebrated for:

+Frances and Celia Schenck by the family

Sunday of the Priests

Sat. Jan. 19 4:00 PM Liturgy Celebrated for: +Anne LaFranchise by Ernest LaFranchise

Sun. Jan. 20 10:30AM Liturgy Celebrated for: +Monsignors Bolus Mareb, Louis Zouian, Louis Khalil,

John Trad and Rev. Adel Abouhana, Rev. Anthony Weiler

St. Theresa Church Youth Dabke Troupe: A special

feature this year at our St. Maron / St. Valentine’s Day Hafli will

be our Youth Dabke Troupe from our students of Religious Education, MYO and MYA. Practice sessions for the Dabke will

be on Friday’s at 5:00PM and at 6:15PM in the church hall. For

more information please contact Mirna Issa at 508-725-4786.

For the Month of January

Bread & wine for the Holy Gifts are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of

+Tofie and Theresa Samia , son John by the family

Vigil candle for the Gospel Throne is given to the glory of God and in loving memory of

+Louis and Mary Stevens by the family

Sanctuary candle for the Tabernacle is given to the glory of God and in loving memory of +Deceased members of St. Theresa Altar Society

Vigil candle for Shrine of St. Theresa is given to the glory of God and in loving memory of

+John and Amanda Nessralla by the family

Religious Education Calendar

Sun. Jan. 13 Class 15/ First Sunday after Epiphany

Sun. Jan. 20 Class 16/ Children’s Liturgy/Sunday of the Priests *Religious Education Super Saturday*

Saturday, Jan. 19 from 11:00 AM—12:30PM

Please visit the Religious Education Calendar of Events Page on the Website.

Arabic School ——Ahlan Wa Sahlan!

Registration Day will take place on

Friday, January 11, 2013 at 6:00 PM in the Church Hall.

St. Theresa Church will be offering Arabic classes for anyone who interested in learning to speak and

read Arabic. Classes will be designed for students in Grades One-High School and for young adults and adults. The registration fee is $20.00 per person.

Classes will begin on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM.

Lectors’ Schedule

Saturday, Jan. 12 @ 4:00PM

Thomas 2 Cor:10:1-11

Sunday, Jan. 13 @ 10:30 AM

English Barbara 2 Cor:10:1-11

Arabic Charlie 2 Cor:10:1-11

Altar Server Schedule

Saturday, Jan. 12 @ 4:00 PM

Thomas

Sunday, Jan. 13 @ 10:30 AM

Ghazi/ and Jr. Altar Servers

Memorials 2013: If you would like to offer the Bread and Wine for the Holy

Gifts, Vigil Light for the Gospel and Shrine, or the Sanctuary Lamp for the Tabernacle, the following months and items are available for the coming year. Sanctuary Lamp—June, August and September

Bread and Wine—June Vigil Light for the Gospel—April, May, August and September

Vigil Light for the Shrine of St. Theresa—April, August, November

Call the church office to schedule your month. Donations for each item are $25.00 per month. Memorials will be noted in the bulletin in the month you select.

Lebanon American National Club Scholarship Application: The Lebanon American National

Club was organized in April 1933 in order to promote and encourage the progress and social welfare of Lebanese Americans in the greater Brockton area. In order to fulfill that promise, LANC, has

reinstituted its annual Scholarship Program and will award a scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00. Eligibility Requirements: The candidate must be a graduating high school senior, of Lebanese birth or

descent, accepted at an accredited college, university or other approved post-graduate program. If the father’s name is not of Lebanese descent , please give mother’s maiden name. Scholarship will be

awarded based on character, academic performance and financial need. Some consideration will be given to applicants with relatives who are or have been members of the Lebanon American National

Club or its Auxiliary. The application forms are available at Brockton High School guidance office, St. Theresa Church, or directly from any LANC member. All applications must be returned No later than April 1, 2013.

CEMETERY PALM CROSSES

Cost: $25.00 each

Order Must Be Received By March 10, 2013

Name:_____________________________

Tel. Number:________________________ (Area Code)

Number of Palm Crosses Ordered: ______________

Total Payment Enclosed: ______________

Please make checks payable to: St. Theresa Church

Please Note: We can not fill orders placed after March 10, 2013. Thank you.

Crosses will be distributed on Sha’NeeNee (Hosanna Sunday) Weekend. March 23, 2013 and March 24, 2013.

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Please join us.... for Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall each Sunday following Liturgy. Visit with family and friends and enjoy each others fellowship.