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ST. MARON MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH January 1, 2017
Chapel/ Mailing Address Church: 1245 Carnegie Avenue
7800 Brookside Road Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Independence, Ohio 44131 Rev. Msgr. Peter Karam, Pastor Emergency: 216-333-0760
Rev. Fr. Alex Harb
Rev. Deacon George Khoury
Mr. Lattouf Lattouf, Subdeacon
Mr. Ghazi Faddoul, Subdeacon
Mr. Georges Faddoul, Subdeacon
Mr. Bechara Daher, Subdeacon
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the people of Saint Maron Parish, form a community of disciples dedicated to a shared faith and common life which
exemplifies the life, works, and teaching of Jesus Christ as reflected in the Sacred Scriptures and the Maronite Catholic
Tradition. Our Parish life and mission are to proclaim the Gospel, to foster and strengthen the faith, and to evangelize.
Our covenant of discipleship with Jesus Christ is fulfilled through liturgy, education, and service. Amen
Office: 216-520-5081 Fax: 216-524-2659 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.saintmaron-clev.org Facebook: SaintMaronChurch
Office Hrs: Mon-Fri. 9am-3:30pm
BAPTISM -
Call the office at least 2 months in advance.
MARRIAGE -
Call at least 8 months in advance for Pre-Cana Appt.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION -
By appointment
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING/SICK CALLS
Call the Parish Office immediately. 216.520.5081 or
216.333.0760 HOSPITALS DO NOT CALL US.
Divine Liturgy Schedule Weekdays: Chapel 10:00 am Saturday: Chapel:
5:00 pm Sunday: Downtown
9:30 am - English 11:00am - Arabic & English Holy Days of Obligation
7pm
Change of Address, Phone Number,
Email Address or NEW PARISHIONERS
Please let the parish office know so we can
update your information.
216-520-5081 Office
Sat. Dec. 31: The Circumcision of Jesus
5:00 pm CHAPEL: Parishioners Intentions
Sun: January 1: The Circumcision of Jesus
9:30 am: Parishioners Intentions
11:00 am: Parishioners Intentions
Fri. January 6: Epiphany
10:00 am CHAPEL: Mem Lit. for Arlene Richards Sekerak
(Sharon L. Frate)
7:00 pm: St. Maron Church (Downtown)
Sat. January 7: First Sunday after Epiphany
5:00 pm Chapel: Parishioners Intentions
Sun. January 8: First Sunday after Epiphany
9:30 am: Mem Lit for Youssef Baaklini
(His wife Mrs. Youssef Baaklini & family) 11:00 am: Forty Day Liturgy for Adnan Youssef
(His wife Nawal Awkar, son Abdo Youssef, daughters Karen
Hanna (husband, Moler), Lauren Eskander (husband, Mina), &
granddaughters Angelina Hanna & Savannah Eskander) 11:00 am: Mem. Lit for Elias Naoum & Georgette Naoum
(Claire Naoum & family)
Parking Notice
VERY IMPORTANT: The Fire Marshall and The Cleveland
Police Department have warned all the
Downtown businesses and churches
that they will now be towing and
ticketing all cars parked in the Exit
lanes. THIS INCLUDES OUR
PARKING GARAGE. Please do not
block the exits in both the front
(Carnegie Ave) and the back.
The church WILL NOT be
r e s p o n s i b l e f o r a n y o n e
receiving a ticket or towing.
NEW YEAR & EPIPHANY LITURGY
• Epiphany: Day Liturgy
Friday , January 6th 10:00 am CHAPEL 7800 Brookside Road, Independence
• Epiphany: Evening Liturgy
Friday, January 6th 7:00 pm Saint Maron Church Downtown 1245 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland
The MCFP and MYO Annual Food Drive is in full force. Please bring your Nonperishable Items to the Chapel
and Church. Boxes are located at both locations. Thank you to all who have already contributed.
Consulate General
of Lebanon Visit WEDNESDAY, January 11, 2017
(Do not arrive before 11:00 am)
LOCATION
1245 Carnegie Avenue Cleveland 44115
The Feast of Saint Maron Banquet
will be Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.
His Excellency Bishop A. Elias Zaidan will be in
attendance.
Feast Day Liturgy will be celebrated on
Sunday, February 26th at 11am at St. Maron Church
Celebrant will be Bishop Zaidan.
Arabic School and MCFP will resume on
January 7 & 8
Enjoy the Christmas Season
Regrettably the following name was omitted from
the Poinsettia listing last week.
In memory of Bahia Youssef Given by Amira Joseph & family.
From the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians 2:11-22 رسالة القديس بولس إلى أهل أفسس
يا إخوتي،
ين ين أهل عدم الـختانة عند الـمدعو ل اليد في الـجسد،أه تذكروا، أنتم الوثنيين في الـجسد سابقا، ألـمدعو ل الـختانة، ب
دين عن رعية إسرائيل، وغرباء عن عهو الم وال د تذكروا أنكم كنتم في ذلك الوقت بدون مسيح، مب الوعد، ال رجاء لكم في ال
إلـه؛
يدين، صرتم بدم الـمسيح قريبين ا اآلن في الـمسيح يسوع أنتم الذين كنتم من قبل ب .أم
دا ل اٱلثنين واحدا، وفي جسده نقض الـجدار الاصل بينهما، أي ال ،وةفإنه هو سالمنا، هو ج
ة الوصايا بما فيها من فرائض، ليخلق ٱٱلثنين في شخصه إنسانا واحدا جديدا، بإح له السالم بينهما،الوأبطل شري
داوة بينهما ليب، قاتال فيه ال .ويصالحهما مع هللا، كليهما في جسد واحد، بالص
يدين، وبشر بالسالم القريبين، ا جاء بشركم بالسالم أنتم الب فلم
نا به نلنا نحن االثنين في روح واحد الوصول إلى اآلب .ألن
يسين وأهل بيت هللا، د غرباء وال نزالء، بل أنتم أهل مدينة القد إذا فلستم ب
اوية سه هو حجر الز سل واألنبياء، والـمسيح يسوع ن .بنيتم على أساس الر
ب، فيه يتماسك البناء كله، فيرتع هيكال مقدسا في الر
وح ا مسكنا هلل في الر ..وفيه أنتم أيضا تبنون م
.والتسبيح هلل دائما
Brothers and sisters,
Remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth, called “the uncircumcision” by those who are
called “the circumcision”— a physical circumcision made in the flesh by human hands— re-
member that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel,
and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But
now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the di-
viding wall, that is, the hostility between us. He has abolished the law with its commandments
and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new humanity in place of the two, thus mak-
ing peace, and might reconcile both groups to God in one body through the cross, thus putting to
death that hostility through it. So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and
peace to those who were near; for through him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father.
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also mem-
bers of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ
Jesus himself as the cornerstone. In him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a
holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling place for
God. Praise be to God always!
From the Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke 2:21 إنجيل القديس لوقا
قال لوقا البشير،
ي بي، سم ام ليختن ٱلص ت ثمانية أي ا تم «يسوع»لم اه المالك قبل أن يحبل به في البطن .، كما سم
كم حقا واألمان لجمي
The evangelist writes, After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the
name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.” This is the truth! Peace be with you.
The Circumcision of Jesus عيد ختانة الرب يسوع
St. Maron’s Church Organizations
Parish Council President: Najib Rached: [email protected] 3rd Wed. of the month at 7:00 pm Immaculate Conception Sodality (ICS) President: Bernadette Faddoul: [email protected] 1st Mon. of every month at 7:00pm Sons of Mary (Men’s Club) President: Joey Faddoul: [email protected] 1st Mon. of every month at 7:00 pm Maronite Christian Formation Program (MCFP) Director Maroun Kattar: [email protected] Sundays (except Holy Days) 10:45 am to 12:15 pm Maronite Young Children (MYC) President: Rita Kanaan: [email protected] Maronite Youth Organization (MYO) Coordinator; George Shamatta: [email protected] 1st and 3rd Saturday : 5pm with Liturgy/Meeting Maronite Young Adults (MYA) President: Sami Shaia: [email protected] Meeting & Bible Study 1st Thurs. of each month at 7:30 pm Arabic School Coordinator: Jihad Kawkabani: [email protected] Classes Sat. Oct-April (except Holy Days) 10 am to 12 noon 50+ Social Club Mary Ann Watson: [email protected] 1st Friday of each month. Liturgy: 10:00 am
GIFTS OF THE ALTAR FOR THE YEAR 2017
The gifts of the Altar in HONOR or in MEMORY of a loved one or in THANKSGIVING and may be for more than one person.
ALTAR BREAD ($45.00) JAN-FEB-MARCH-APRIL-MAY-JUNE-JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
Please Circle Month (s)
ALTAR WINE ($25.00) JAN-FEB-MARCH-APRIL-MAY-JUNE-JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
Please Circle Month (s)
CANDLES ($20.00) JAN-FEB-MARCH-APRIL-MAY-JUNE-JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
Please Circle Month (s)
Please circle ALTAR BREAD/ ALTAR WINE/ SANCTUARY CANDLES
IN THANKSGIVING/ IN MEMORY OF/ IN HONOR OF
Print Name: ‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑
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Month of ‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑ Enclosed $‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑
Policy for the Mystery of Crowning (Sacrament of
Matrimony) at Saint Maron Church or Chapel:
MANDATORY you contact and meet with Msgr. Peter
at least 8 months in advance of your desired date.
Couples are required to participate in our
Pre-Cana classes .
Until a couple have met with Msgr. Peter their
date will not be secured. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
216.520.5081
The Eparchy of Our Lady of
Lebanon has a Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/
OLOLEparchy/
ALL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
IT IS TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR ITINERARIES FOR THE
2017 CALENDAR YEAR. PLEASE EMAIL TO:
ALL ACTIVITES & MEETINGS MUST BE APPROVED BY
MSGR. PETER BEFORE THEY ARE ADDED TO THE
St. Maron’s Maronite Christian Formation Program
We have listened and now offer two times to choose from
for our children’s religious classes.
Thursday Evenings 7:00-8:00 pm (Parish Center in
Independence) OR Sunday Mornings 12:00-1:00 pm
Downtown.
Call the office to enroll: 216-520-5081
First Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, May 7, 2017
at 11:00 am.
Contact Maroun Kattar if your child will be participating.
[email protected] or 440-884-2845
E-mail addresses needed
Please add/update your e-mail address to the front of your
weekly envelope. Periodically we send out information
notifying parishioners of updates. It is a great way to stay
in touch with your church.
The Annual Summer Festival August 19 & 20, 2017
Parish Center in Independence.
Mark your calendars now!!!!!
Join us as we start the sixth season of the Book & Cinema Club, a small organization in the
church whose sole purpose is attaining fun while learning from and
discussing a book, movie, documentary, article or famous scholar’s
ideas (ideology). We meet once a month in the Parish Center in Inde-
pendence. This season promises to be full of fun and surprises. Our first meeting
of 2017 is Tuesday, January 10th at 7:00 pm. There are no dues or registration required, just bring a
side dish to share and your views to discuss in a laid back, relaxed atmosphere. Once a year we have a
wine tasting event led by a wine expert. We encourage everyone to be a part of this fun club. Please plan
on attending; let’s kick off the new year “with a bang”
END OF YEAR TAX DEDUCTIBLE
CONTRIBUTIONS
Saint Maron Church needs you! Contributions given
to the church, are considered tax deductible. We know
that most of you always look for opportunities to
exercise the gift of Christian love by taking care of the
needy and poor. Please consider adding Saint Maron
Church to your list of organizations and charities.
God Bless
Poinsettia Plants may be removed
NEXT WEEK
Saturday January 7th & Sunday January 8th.
Thank you for your donation enabling us to
decorate both the church and chapel so
beautifully.
“The angel said: ‘I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people’.” (Luke 2:10)
Dear Monsignor, Father, Deacon, Brothers and Sisters,
The celebration of the Birth of Our Lord is a time of great joy and spiritual grace. It is a time of prayer and reflec-tion on the goodness and the mercy of the Lord.
The celebration of the Birth of Our Lord is a time of great joy and spiritual grace. It is a time of prayer and reflec-tion on the goodness and the mercy of the Lord.
In his Hymn on the Nativity (No. 11), St. Ephrem proclaims: “O holy One. In Your visible form I see Adam, and in Your hidden form I see Your Father, who is joined with You.” This is truly the essence behind the Feast: God has become Man in Jesus Christ. The Lord of Heaven and Earth has entered into His Creation as a supreme act of love to redeem us, to make us children of the Most High. It is out of this understanding of God’s great love, that we find the true joy of Christmas and the divine peace that covers the whole world.
As we rejoice on Christmas, let us think of others who are going through difficult circumstances either here or abroad. We should also remember our brothers and sisters living in parts of the world who do not share in that peace and suffering persecution and oppression especially in the Middle East. These Christians are native to their ancient lands which only makes the tragedy more heartbreaking. Pray for them and commit yourselves to work to bring about justice on their behalf. Let us work to alleviate the burdens of the poor, the sick, the perse-cuted and the sorrowful who live near and far. Foremost we must help to raise the awareness of our fellow citi-zens to better understand their plight so that we become a true family rejoicing for the success of each other, weeping over the sorrows of others, and supporting each other in times of need.
I extend my sincere best wishes to you and to your loved ones for a joyful and blessed Season of Christmas. May the Divine Child, through the intercession of Our Lady of Lebanon, shower all His graces upon all of you.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
+A. Elias Zaidan
Bishop of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles
Bishop's 2016 Christmas Letter
The Candle burning in front of the Blessed Mother
at the 11am Liturgy signifies the
presence of the Sons of Mary
This weeks candle is lit
For the safe travels of our parishioners,
family and friends during the Christmas season.
Gift of the Altar: January 2017
BREAD In Memory of:
Deeb S. Tannous, wife Hannah, daughter Hend
Son Daas D. Tannous & family
Arlene Sekerak (nee Richards)
Edward & Ella Richards & families
Youssef Baaklini
Mrs. Youssef Baaklini
Kaissar & Bernadette Ina and Elias & Georgette Naoum
Mrs. Claire Naoum & family
WINE In Memory Of:
Arlene Sekerak (nee Richards)
Edward & Ella Richards & families
Youssef Baaklini
Mrs. Youssef Baaklini
Kaissar & Bernadette Ina and Elias & Georgette Naoum
Mrs. Claire Naoum & family
Pauline Peters
John & Lorrie Peters
Rizk S. Rizk
Samira Rizk & family
Karam Hasrouni Gerges & Marie & Anis Abou Mitri
Laure Hasrouni
CANDLES In Memory Of:
Arlene Sekerak (nee Richards)
Edward & Ella Richards & families
George & Mary “Roma” Sessin
Their children & their families
Jacob & Juliette Saad & the deceased members
of the Saad & Elzeer families:
Thomas Saad & family
Youssef Baaklini
Mrs. Youssef Baaklini
Kaissar & Bernadette Ina and Elias & Georgette Naoum
Mrs. Claire Naoum & family
Tony Ghazoul
Dr. Issam & Kathy Nemeh & family
GENERAL DEPOSIT $ 15,463.00 Christmas Collection $ 13,488.00
Altar Offerings $ 45.00
Parking Garage-Monthly $ 280.00
Capital Campaign $ 1,650.00
Collection: December 24-25, 2016
Bible Study: ALL PARISHIONERS
(No Registration Required)
Thursday Evenings Saturday Mornings
7:00 pm -8:00pm 10:00 am
Parish Center: IND Admin. Bldg.: Downtown
**ATTENTION GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL
SENIORS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS**The Lebanese
Syrian American Junior League will again be awarding
scholarships to young men and women of Lebanese and/
or Syrian descent residing in the greater Cleveland area. The
application process begins on January 31st. High school
seniors should request applications from their guidance
counselors. College students can request applications by
emailing [email protected]. All applications
MUST be received by March 31, 2017.
Are you 50 + and young at heart?
Join us on FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017!!!!!!
NO DUES, NEW MEMBERS
ALWAYS WELCOME.
January 6, 2017 -
Feast of the Three Kings -
Join us after 10:00 Liturgy for our annual pot luck
lunch and to plan the activities for 2017.
Put on your thinking caps and bring your
ideas as well as a covered dish to share.
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