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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: [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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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