SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of December 9, 2018

Feast of the Immaculate Conception The Birth of John the Baptist

Tracy Huff - Business Manager Ex. 105

Priscilla Rodriguez- Parish Secretary Ex. 100

Nick Morey – Financial Director 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

Sandy Nasif - Greeter Coordinator

Ameen Al-Bahloly- Altar Server Coordinator

Regina Aune - Archivist

Fernando Fernandez - Athletic Director

Pierre El Bayeh - Pastoral Council Chairman

Jose Fernandez - Finance Committee Chairman

Regina Aune - LAS President

Patricia Karam - Scholarship Committee Chairman

Lisa Delgado - MYO Director/Youth Minister

Crystel Harb - Religious Education Coordinator

Christopher Khattar – MYA President

Mike Homsy - 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: ckhachan@gmail.com

Deacon Tom Billimek

Gym: http://www.sgmgym.com/

Bingo: http://www.randysbingo.com/

Religious Education

Pre K - 12th grade-See bulletin for schedule

Bible Study

See bulletin for schedule

Church Organizations

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 AT LEAST SIX MONTHS in advance for the necessary arrangements

Sick and Hospitalized

Contact the pastor for visitation

Memorial Sunday

Last Sunday of the month

Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy

Sat. Dec. 8th 5:00 P.M. Liturgy for Drusilla Perkins Kazen req. by George Wirsching

Liturgy for Richard Mery, req. by the Joe K Mery family

Heb 7:11-17 The Immaculate Conception Lk 11:27-32

Sun. Dec. 9th 8:00 A.M. Liturgy for Betty & Lowell Gutnect req by Frank & Betty Gudat

11:00 A.M. Liturgy for Assad Harb (40 Day) req. by Joseph and Lisette Harb and family

Liturgy for the deceased members of the Ladies Altar Society

Liturgy for Toni Jeitani req. by his loving family

Gal 4:21-5:1 The Birth of John the Baptist Lk 1:57-66

Mon. Dec. 10th NO LITURGY

Rom 9:1-5 Lk 1:67-80

Tues. Dec. 11th 5:30 P.M. Liturgy for The Holy Souls in Purgatory req. by Regina Aune

Rom 9:6-13 Mt 11:11-15

Wed. Dec. 12th 12:00 P.M. Liturgy for Suzann Westermann req. by Frank Westermann

Rom 9:14-18 Mt 17:9-13

Thurs. Dec. 13th 12:00 P.M. Liturgy for Jeanette Van Delden req. by Patricia Karam

Rom 9:19-29 Mt 21:23-27

Fri. Dec 14th 12:00 P.M Liturgy for Marie Schechter req. by Amira & JoAnn Andera

Rom 12:1-8 Saint Nimatullah Hardini Mt 4:18-25

Sat. Dec. 15th 5:00 P.M. Liturgy for George Birkner and Billie Sahley req. by Kathy Birkner

Rom 10:1-13 Lk 11:27-32

Sun. Dec. 16th 8:00 A.M. Liturgy for Deceased Mallon Family members req by Frank & Betty Gudat

11:00 A.M. Liturgy for Grant Peisen req. by his loving family

Liturgy for Garagoze and Mariam Abdulahad

req. by Elias & Kathleen Abdulahad

Eph 3:1-13 The Revelation to Joseph Mt 1:18-25

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

misspelled or dropped off the list of masses by mistake.

December 9, 2018

Flowers & Refreshments: In memory of Assad Harb

By Joseph and Lisette Harb and family

December 16, 2018

Refreshments: In memory of the Abdulahad and Hardy families By Elias and Kathleen Abdulahad

Bertha Acevedo

Rocky Anawaty

Amira Andera

Regina Aune

Corey Baines

Gerry Baines

Sharon Benson

Theresa Birkner

Pamela Gabriel Craig

Diana Curi-Ryder

Josephine Daaud

David Emerson

Norma Emerson

Zeyna Faris

Vickie Franco

Brendon Fuselier

Stephen Giovannelli

Terry Griebel

Betty Gudat

Harry Hilton

Jackie Hill

Peter Holmes

James Hughlette

Sal Isgro

Marie Joseph

Al Jowdy

David Karam

Eugene Karam

Mary Anne Karam

Mary Ann Tr Karam

Donna Khattar

Marie La Monica

Richard La Monica

Margaret Craig Loyd

Gloria Maldonado

Charles Malouff

Louise Malouff

Maria Marines

Maria Mery

Paul Mery, Jr.

Tony Moawad

Connie Moller

Adele Morrison

Tim O’Connor

Jose Olvera

Roger O’Shaugh-nessy

Thelma O’Shaugh-nessy

Sarah Perillo

Ashley Polley

Larry Raba

Pedro Rosas

Gloria Saliba

Mary Lou Soto

Bella Rodriguez Torres

Devin Rodriguez

Rose Trevino

Cathy Van Delden

Gene Viola

Miriam Wells

Layla Warda

George Yamin

Elvira Mery - January 24, 2018

Curtis Reed - February 2, 2018

David Sweeney - February 18, 2018

Robert Karam - February 21, 2018

George Casseb - April 25, 2018

Jeanette Van Delden - April 27, 2018

Leopoldo Ricardo Cancio - April 29, 2018

Marie Schechter - September 4, 2018

Azizi Karam - October 6, 2018

Marcos Olvera - October 7, 2018

Robert Sirhan - November 14, 2018

Lanie Karam - November 24, 2018

Andres Fierros - November 25, 2018

Saturday, Dec. 8th (5:00 P.M.)

Lector: Brendan George

Ushers: Elizabeth Aboud, Frank Dieck

Greeter: Karen Sacre

Altar Servers: Abigail Antoun, Zenaida Sanchez,

Kierstin Salinas

Sunday, Dec. 9th

Lector: (8:00 A.M.) Frank Westermann

Ushers: Marcela Karam, Ernest Bruno

Lector: (11:00 A.M.) Michael Mery

Ushers: LAS

Greeter: Andrea & Tony Wazi

Altar Servers: Chris Khattar, Dean Martinez, Eddie

Martinez, Ty Reynolds

Saturday, Dec 15th (5:00 P.M.)

Lector: Edward Karam

Ushers: Arthur Lang, Gladys Salisbury

Greeter: Jacki George

Altar Servers: Abigail Antoun, Zenaida Sanchez,

Kierstin Salinas

Sunday, Dec. 16th

Lector: (8:00 A.M.) Frank Westermann

Ushers: Marcela Karam, Ernest Bruno

Lector: (11:00 A.M.) Ernest Karam

Ushers: Toufic Khalife, Charbel Nader

Greeter: MYA

Altar Servers: Ilya Noujeim, Jacob Farah, Khalil

Malouff, Jacob/Matthew Hanna

SUNDAY DEC 9TH

Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Faith Formation at 9:30 at the MCC

Rosary at 10:40 AM

TUESDAY DEC 11TH

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is from 3:00

PM to 5:30 PM, Qurbono ( Divine Liturgy) at

5:30 PM. Adoration will resume at 6:00 PM and

will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed

Sacrament.

Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the church office.

Please bring a dish to share. Topic: John 14.

FRIDAY DEC 14TH

Join us on Friday, December 14, 2018 for our Christmas reconciliations service so that we may better prepare ourselves spiritually to celebrate this Christmas season. The service starts with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 6:30 PM and confessions at 7:00 PM. We will have several priests available for confessions. SUNDAY DEC 16TH

Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Rosary at 10:40 AM

MYO Meeting after the 11:00 AM Liturgy

CHRISTMAS CONCERT This year, the St. George Maronite Catholic Church Choir & Faith Formation Community will be hosting our annual Christmas Concert. This will take place on Saturday, December 15 after the 5:00 PM Children’s Liturgy from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A reception will then follow in the MCC with a visit from St. Nicholas! (Santa Claus) All children are encouraged to participate in the Concert this year, and all families are welcome to attend and join in the musical celebration of this joyful season! Please R.S.V.P. by December 10th by calling the Church Office.

CHRISTMAS NOVENA In our preparation for the Birth of Our Lord, we will be celebrating the Christmas Novena from Monday, December 17 thru Friday, December 21 starting with Divine Liturgy at 6:30PM and No-vena prayers to follow. Please join us in prepar-ing ourselves for the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and getting into the Christmas spirit. THE CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP A cultural scholarship is intended to pay for a trip to Lebanon this summer to learn about the Syrian-Lebanese culture and heritage. You must be between the ages of 21-35 to qualify and have a current, valid passport. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2018. For more information about the trip or the scholarships, please contact Alba De Leon at deleon@alamo.edu or visit amelebclub.com under the Ameleb Heritage Foundation, Inc. MEMORIAL LITURGIES Remembering a deceased family member with a memorial Divine Liturgy is a prayerful and loving remembrance of our loved ones. The memorial liturgy form will be mailed out to you next , please complete and return the form to the church office to schedule the liturgies for your loved ones. In addition, you may also provide the flowers for the liturgy (in memory of your loved ones, in honor of someone or for a special intention) and/or refreshments for the fellowship. 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 contact the church office for more questions.

MEMORIAL LITURGIES 2019

Remembering a deceased family member with a memorial Divine Liturgy is a prayerful and loving remem-brance of our loved ones. If you wish you may also provide the flowers for the liturgy and refreshments for the fellowship following the liturgy (in memory of your loved ones, in honor of someone, for a special inten-tion). Our parish continues to grow and the Sunday calendar fills up quickly, so if you wish a memorial liturgy for your deceased family members or friends, please complete the form below. Every effort will be made to accommodate your first choice; however, that may not always be possible. If the date requested is already tak-en and if both families agree, there can be two mass intentions for that date. Please take time to complete the form below to confirm your date and return to the church office at your earliest convenience.

1ST DIVINE LITURGY DATE

Name(s) of those you wish to be remembered__________________________________________________

In the bulletin it should read requested by_______________________________________________________

1st Choice________________, 2019 _________Sat. 5:00 p.m.________ Sun. 8:00 a.m._______11:00 a.m.

2nd Choice________________, 2019_________Sat. 5:00 p.m.________ Sun. 8:00 a.m._______11:00 a.m.

3rd Choice________________, 2019__________Sat. 5:00 p.m.________ Sun. 8:00 a.m._______11:00 a.m.

2ND DIVINE LITURGY DATE

Name(s) of those you wish to be remembered___________________________________________________

In the bulletin it should read requested by_______________________________________________________

1st Choice________________, 2019 _________Sat. 5:00 p.m.________ Sun. 8:00 a.m._______11:00 a.m.

2nd Choice________________, 2019_________Sat. 5:00 p.m.________ Sun. 8:00 a.m._______11:00 a.m.

3rd Choice________________, 2019__________Sat. 5:00 p.m.________ Sun. 8:00 a.m._______11:00 a.m.

Should you need more dates, please provide the information below or on the reverse side.

If another family has requested the same date, would it be ok to share the date? ___Yes ___No

DIVINE LITURGY DATE (WEEK DAY)

Name(s) of those you wish to be remembered___________________________________________________

In the bulletin it should read requested by_______________________________________________________

1st Choice________________, 2019 ________5:30 p.m.(TUES) _______12:00 noon (WED., THU., FRI.) (Circle your week day choice: Tue, Wed, Thu, or Fri.)

2nd Choice________________, 2019________5:30 p.m.(TUES) _______12:00 noon (WED., THU., FRI.)

(Circle your week day choice: Tue, Wed, Thu, or Fri.)

3rd Choice________________, 2019________5:30 p.m.(TUES) _______12:00 noon (WED., THU., FRI.)

(Circle your week day choice: Tue, Wed, Thu, or Fri.)

Should you need more dates, please provide the information below or on the reverse side.

If another family has requested the same date, would it be ok to share the date? ___Yes ___No

Please provide the following information:

Name _________________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (best way of contact) ________________________ E-mail address ______________________

If you have any questions or should you wish to have more liturgies scheduled please contact

Priscilla Rodriguez at the church office at 210-690-9569 or stgeorgemaronitechurch@gmail.com

OPTIONS FOR WEEKEND (SAT/SUN) LITURGIES

FLOWERS (contribution per arrangement is $100.00).

If you wish to contribute the cost of an arrangement to be ordered by the church please select a date:

In memory of: ________________________________

In honor of: ________________________________

For a special intention: ________________________________

January: 20 ____ 27 ____

February: 10 ____ 17 ____ 24 ____

March 3 18 through April 28- Lent and Easter

May: 12 ____ 19 ____ 26 ____

June: 2 ____ 9 ____ 16 ____ 23 ____ 30 ___

July: 7 ____ 14 ____ 21 ____ 28 ___

August: 4 ____ 11 ____ 18 ____ 25 ____

September: 8 ____ 15 ____ 22 ____

October: 6 ____ 13 ____ 20 ____ 27 ____

November: 3____ 10____ 17____ 24 ____

December: 8 ____ 15 ____ 22 ____ 29 ____

December 8 through December 29 - Christmas Decorations

Please provide the following information:

Name _________________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (best way of contact) ________________________ E-mail address ___________________

FELLOWSHIP & REFRESHMENTS FOLLOWING SUNDAY 11:00 LITURGY

As our community continues to grow the fellowship following the 11:00 a.m. liturgy provides and opportunity for us to meet and visit with other parishioners and takes very little time commitment. You may also contact Adriana Khalife (210-379-4411) or the church office (210-690-9569).

FELLOWSHIP (contribution per Sunday is $75.00)

I wish to provide and bring refreshments following the liturgy. __________ (please select the date)

I wish to contribute the cost of providing refreshments. ________ (please select the date)

In memory of: ________________________________

In honor of: ________________________________

For a special intention: ________________________________

January: 20 ____ 27 ____

February: 3 ____ 17 ____ 24 ____

March: 3 ____ 10 ____ 24 ____ 31 ____

April: 7 ____ 14 ____ 28 ____

May: 12 ____ 19 ____ 26 ____

June: 2 ____ 9 _____ 16 ____ 23 ____ 30 ____

July: 7 ____ 14 ____ 21 ____ 28 ____

August: 4 ____ 11 ____ 18 ____ 25____

September: 8 ____ 15 ____ 22 ____ 29 ____

October: 6 ____ 13 ____ 20 ____

November: 3 ____ 10____ 17 ____ 24 ____

December: 1 ____ 8 _____ 15 ____ 22 ____ 29 ___

STEWARDSHIP Our Gift to God and our Church

LAS CORNER

Cookbooks are for sale, $25.00 each.

SAVE THE DATE

December 14 - Christmas Reconciliation Service

December 15 - Children's Mass and Christmas Party

December 15 - Christmas Concert

December 17-21 - Christmas Novena

December 25 - Christmas Day

January 1 - New Year’s Day

January 6 - Parishioner/Volunteer Appreciation

Lunch

January 11 - Children's Mass

February 9 - St. Maron Hafli

February 10 - St. Maron Day;

Archbishop Gustavo Visit

FROM POPE FRANCIS

The beginning of faith is feeling the need for salvation: this is the way that prepares us to meet Jesus.

December 2, 2018 Month to date Year to date Our 2018 Goal

Regular Collection

$3,306.00 $3,676.00 $ 164,309.00

Online Donations

$370.00

$200,000.00

Overage/Shortage - $(35,691.00)

Second Collection: $867.00

You can now contribute online, https://www.stgeorgesa.org/donate-online/

“God loves a cheerful giver!” (2 Corinthians 9:7)

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

December 16– MYO Meeting

FAITH FORMATION MEETINGS

December 9

ADULT BIBLE STUDY MEETINGS

December 11, 18

The St. George Maronite Catholic Church Choir

&

Faith Formation Community

Cordially invite you to our

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND PARTY

December 15, 2018

5:00 PM Children’s Liturgy

6:00 PM Christmas Concert

Reception to follow immediately in the MCC

A special visit from St. Nicholas!

Please R.S.V.P. by December 10th

by calling the Church Office

AMELEB HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC.

CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Dear Applicant:

We are pleased that you are applying for a scholarship from the Ameleb Heritage Foundation! This scholar-

ship is to pay for a cultural trip to Lebanon to learn about the Syrian-Lebanese culture and heritage. The

amount of the scholarship award will be determined by the Scholarship Committee.

For Scholarship consideration, your parent or legal guardian must have an affiliation with Syrian/Lebanese

heritage.

The following information will assist you in completing the application process.

CHECKLIST:

_____Completed application with signature

_____Recommendation letter from an Ameleb Heritage Foundation member

_____A photo at least 2-1/2” x 3-1/2” with your name on the back of it

Mail to: Bruce Mery, President Ameleb Heritage Foundation 5804 Babcock Rd., #337 San Antonio, TX 78229 Email to: AmelebHFINC@gmail.com For questions and information, please contact Alba De Leon, Ameleb Heritage Foundation Scholarship Director at adeleon@alamo.edu

*APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DECEMBER 31, 2018 VIA ANY SECURE MAIL OF

YOUR CHOICE

*You must have a current passport in order to be eligible for this trip

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(Type or print very legibly and sign)

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Full Legal Name:___________________________________________________________________

Last First Middle

Home Address:(Street, City, State, Zip)_______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Last 4 digits of your social security:__________ Email:___________________________________

Names:_________________________________ ___________________________________________

Father’s first name Mother’s first name and maiden name

Contact Info:_____________________________ __________________________________________

Your cell number Mother / Father cell number (please circle)

Applicant Signature:________________________________________________________________

SHORT ANSWERS

(Type or print very legibly on a separate sheet)

1. What involvement do you have with the Syrian or Lebanese heritage? Be specific with activities and ap-

proximate dates if applicable.

2. Discuss past and present work experience, if any.

3. List Honors, Awards or Distinctions received from schools, clubs or organizations.

4. Of the accomplishments listed, of which are you most proud of and why?

5. Please describe if there is an unusual financial hardship you might face to attend this trip.