St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church Clinton Township, Michigan SIXTH SUNDAY OF THE HOLY CROSS - OCTOBER 23, 2016 READING Galaans 6:1-10 GOSPEL Mahew 25:14-20 SAINT SHARBEL CHURCH OFFICE 42490 Garfield Road, Suite 208 Clinton Township, Michigan 48038 Email: [email protected]Website: www.stsharbelwarren.com Church Office: [586] 826-9688 PASTOR Chorbishop Alfred Badawi SUBDEACON Michael Magyar ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Dianne Bartolomeo WEEKEND LITURGIES AT BEMIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 12500 Nineteen Mile Road [Just West of Schoenherr] Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION & PRAYERS 1st Saturday: 3:30 PM SAINT SHARBEL FAMILY PRAYERS 22nd Day of Every Month: 6:30 PM Weekday Liturgy at 6:30 PM followed by prayers St. Sharbel Church Office Chapel Sunday Following 11:30 am Liturgy ROSARY AND ADORATION FOR LIFE Wednesday, October 26 9 AM—3 PM Join us in the Church Office Chapel For a time of Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND ST. MATTHIAS CHURCH 1:00 pm— Baptism Franklin Ryan Soboleski
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND BEMIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 3:30 pm— FAMILY OF SAINT SHARBEL PRAYERS 4:00 pm— Michel & Angelina Besteni, by Family 4:00 pm— The Well-Being of the Shaker Family, by Pastor
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23RD BEMIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 9:30 am— Jeanette Aesy 40 Day Remembrance, by Family 9:30 am— Elizabeth Andary Michael 5 Year Remembrance, by The Michael Family 9:30 am— Charles Kassab 20 Year Remembrance, by Mickey & Julie Thomas 11:30 am— Ghattas Elias Fawaz Memorial Mass, by Daughter and Son-In-Law, Fadia and Michel Chaya and Family 11:30 am— Sam Tannous and Grandson, Taylor Joe Tannous, by Wife, Nadia Tannous 11:30 am— Daher and Julie Chamoun & Deceased Family Members, by Daughters, Nadia Tannous &Therese Sfire 11:30 am— Odette Karam, by Family 11:30 am— Theresa Simon, by Violet Haouilo and Family 11:30 am— Joseph Shaker Sr., by Pastor 11:30 am— Deceased Members of the Crispin Family, by Joe & Terry Shaker
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23RD ST. MATTHIAS CHURCH 1:00 pm— Baptism Aubrey Malmgren
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26TH ROSARY AND ADORATION FOR LIFE 9 AM—3 PM 9:00 am - Rosary 9:30 am - Liturgy Jennieve Danial Birthday Remembrance, by Ed and Isabelle Thomas ADORATION AND PRAYERS THROUGHOUT AFTERNOON 3:00 pm - Benediction
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH BEMIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 4:00 pm— Backus Habib Birthday and Anniversary Remembrance, by by Daughter and Son-In-Law, Mary and Robert Niemic 4:00 pm— Our Deceased Family Members, by Pastor 4:00 pm— Joseph and Helen Shaker, by Pastor 4:00 pm— Sleiman Nahal, by Violette Haouilo and Family 4:00 pm— Louis Joseph, by Aunt Mary Medley
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH BEMIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 9:30 am— Sadie Salloum 3 Year Remembrance, by Her Children 9:30 am— Our Deceased Family Members , by Pastor 9:30 am— Helen and Betty Anne Shaker, by Mr . and Mrs. Alber t Badawi 11:30 am— Living and Deceased Members of the St. Laba Hasroun Charitable Society, by Board Members 11:30 am— Our Deceased Family Members , by Pastor 11:30 am— Theresa Simon, by Mr . and Mrs. Tony Abiragi 11:30 am— Pierre Saad Birthday Remembrance, by Son Fernard Saad and Children
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READERS FOR:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND 4:00 PM John Cafagna
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23RD 9:30 AM Carrena Abboud
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23RD 11:30 AM Nour Habib - English Melody Deban - Arabic
READERS FOR:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH 4:00 PM Dee Bolus
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH 9:30 AM Ann Marie Ferris
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH 11:30 AM Mikhael Farah - English Judith Farah - Arabic
COFFEE & DONUTS SPONSORED
THIS WEEKEND BY
Family of Jeanette Aesy
Thank you and God bless you!
COLLECTION
October 16, 2016 - $5,232.00
May God bless you in return for your generosity
and support of your parish!
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YEAR OF MERCY! YOU’RE INVITED!
St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church
Pilgrimage To
THE HOLY DOOR OF MERCY
THE CATHEDRAL OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
9844 Woodland Ave.
Detroit, Michigan
Friday, November 4th
, 2016
11 am
*Meet in parking lot of
St. Sharbel Church Office
at 9:30 am to drive together.
Transportation $15.00
PLEASE RSVP
For more information and to RSVP, call the Church Office at [586] 826-9688
St. Sharbel Church Office 42490 Garfield, Suite 208 Clinton Twp., MI 48038
May God’s Healing Mercy be with . . .
*PLEASE LET THE CHURCH OFFICE KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE A NAME ADDED OR REMOVED.
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Akl Abiragi
Marvin Adam
Lou Albert
Ava
Zina Bassil
Benjamin Benjamin
Dominic Bologna
Mary Bringer
Paul Burch
Amira Butrise
Larry Cutts
Abdel Dadoush
Alma Dadoush
Thomas Dallo
Julit Daman
Nemo Dawood
John DeLuca
Joanne Deramo
Patrick Doyle
Delores Eggen
Faye Elias
Natalie Epstein
Robert Esso
Jennifer Evola
Keri Faircloth
Therese Farrar
Joseph Ferrante
Albert Gantos
Marie Gantos
Jenan Gliana
Kevin Goolsby
Kennedy Grace
Sylvia Grobbel
Donna Grund
Gerald Grzadzinski
John Grzadzinski
George Hanna
Delores Hejjawi
Judy Hindy
Jacob Hirmz
Joseph Jacob
Barbara John
Edward & Suham John
Najat Kalil
Lena Kanan
Alex Kassir
Marlene Khames
Michael Kosinski
Antowan Kriam
Michael Kriam
Janice Kroll
Alexa Laforte
Agnes Langschied
Teresa Logan
Matthew Lomasney
George Mansour
Aldo Marchesi
Newborn Charlotte Marchesi
Saher Marry
Joe Mattar
Maureen McKernan
Brian Miller
Dylan Moyer
Joe Mucaria
John Nano
Rebecca Nehra
Robert Niemic
Tony Nofar
Jennifer Opalewski
Lorraine Pinette
Dolores Pustelny
Sonia Ragland
Joel Rivera
John Rubel
Lorraine Rubel
Mary Saad
Salwan and Son, Sam
Hiyam Salim
Frances Sam
Jax Samone
Joseph Seman
Georges Sleiman
Christine Najor Smith
Julie Thomas
Emily Toma
Victoria Toma
Deborah Tosolt
Tringali Family
Mark Warner
Daniel Warren
Jad Yacoub
Christina Yako
Zachary
CONGRATULATIONS!
BAPTISM AND CHRISMATION
Congratulations to
James and Chelsea George
on the Baptism of their Daughter,
Olivia Diane George
by Chorbishop Alfred Badawi
at St. Sharbel / St. Matthias Church on Saturday, October 15, 2016.
Also, congratulations to
Gady and Melanie Alaoui
on the Baptism of their Son,
Julian Edmond Alaoui
by Chorbishop Alfred Badawi
at St. Maron Church
on Saturday, October 15, 2016.
May Olivia and Julian be steadfast in their faith
and grow constantly in the Lord!
UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS
October 22 Prayers of The Family of Saint Sharbel 3:30 PM
October 26 Rosary & Adoration For Life 9-3PM Office Chapel
October 28 Trunk or Treat at St. Matthias 6-9 PM
November 1 All Saints’ Day Liturgy 9:30 AM & 6:30 PM Chapel
November 2 All Souls’ Day 9:30 AM & 6:30 PM Office Chapel
November 4 The Holy Door Pilgrimage
November 12 K of C Men’s Breakfast at Ike’s 10 AM
December 14 Annual Christmas Luncheon La Saj 12—3 PM
December 16 Children’s Christmas Party at Ike’s 6-10 PM
December 31 New Year’s Eve Family Night
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PASTOR’S CORNER Dear Parishioners & Visitors,
As we gather this weekend to celebrate the 6th Sunday of the Season of the Holy Cross. We continue our observance of Respect Life Month with this year’s theme “Moved By Mercy.” It was inspired by Pope Francis’ reflection, “We are called to show mercy because mercy has first been shown to us.” Forty-four years ago the Catholic bishops in the United States designated October as Respect Life Month. Throughout this month, we are called in a special way to reflect on the gift of human life, the threats against it and how we can protect all persons from conception through natural death.
This weekend October 23rd Catholics across the country will celebrate Priesthood Sunday October 23. It is a day set aside to celebrate the importance of the gift of priesthood in the life of the Church. It is a time for us to reflect on the ministry that our priests share with us when we gather at the Table of the Lord – when we call in our times of need. Consider sharing a personal note or card of thanks. Together, we pray that many of our young people will be inspired by the ministry and witness of our priests. May their hearts be open to hearing and responding to God’s call in their lives.
Our Religious Education Program is up and running and the children are doing great. Thank you to all the parents who came and met the teachers. I ask that if you have not done so, and plan to register your child for REP, you do so by this weekend. It is important for the consistency of the program that all students are registered and in classes.
Last week’s cooler temperatures have brought out the autumn colors. The beauty all around us is the Lord’s gift to us in this present moment. As always, we pray that God continue to bless us with all that we need, and more.
Yours in Christ,
Chorbishop Alfred
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN BUILDING FUND
Please be sure to pray and to consider making your commitment
toward your pledge. If you have not had an opportunity to make
your personal response to the Capital Campaign, please consider
doing so. Again, thank you for your generosity.
We need the support of all our parishioners as well as the
benevolence of our benefactors and supporters to help us realize
not only our financial goal, but, more importantly, our God-given
mission: to create a sacred place where the healing love of
Christ and our Patron Saint Sharbel are experienced.
For more information, please visit our website
www.stsharbelbuildingfund.org.
MYO HAPPENINGS
Our St. Sharbel MYO held their first spiritual night of the year on Friday, October 7th at the Church Office Chapel. , the theme was "Thy will be done". Our guest speaker, Khouloud Yammine brought us closer to the Lord's Prayer and gave us a new understanding of what we are praying when we say the Lord's Prayer every day. The MYO had a great time coming closer to each other and to God through a beautiful spiritual night and cannot wait for more to come!
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
OCTOBER 15 – NOVEMBER 20
Our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive has begun and will continue
through November 20th. Please bring your nonperishable food items
with you to Mass on the weekend or to the Church Office. Gift cards
to a grocery store are also welcome!
We will assemble food baskets to give to families who are
experiencing a hardship for Thanksgiving.
If you know of someone who could benefit from receiving one of
these baskets, please submit their name to the Church Office. All
