june 11, 2017bechara boutros holy trinity sunday · sunday 06/11 9:15am (m) emilie haggar offered...
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Divine Liturgy Intentions:
Day: Date: Time: Offered For/By:
Saturday 06/10 5:30PM
Sunday 06/11 9:15AM (M) Emilie Haggar offered by Elie
Haggar and Family
10:30AM
12:00PM (M) Habib Khalife offered by Nazih
and Family
Saturday 06/17 5:30PM
Sunday 06/18 9:15AM
10:30AM
12:00PM
Saturday 06/24 5:30PM
Sunday 06/25 9:15AM
10:30AM
12:00PM
Saturday 07/01 5:30PM No Liturgy
Sunday 07/02 9:15AM
10:30AM
12:00PM
Saturday 07/08 5:30PM No Liturgy
Sunday 07/09 9:15AM
10:30AM
12:00PM
Saturday 07/15 5:30PM No Liturgy
Sunday 07/16 9:15AM
10:30AM
12:00PM
Saturday 07/22 5:30PM No Liturgy
Sunday 07/23 9:15AM
10:30AM
12:00PM
Second Collection in June:
Peters Pence
Sunday, June 25, 2017
June 11, 2017 SUNDAY OF THE HOLY TRINITY
Acts 4:5-12 & Jn 15:1-8
Upcoming Summer
Schedule:
+Starting Saturday, July 1st we will not have
Saturday 5:30 PM Vigil Liturgies
+We will resume the normal liturgical schedule
starting on September 9th
+First Friday Adoration and Benediction will
resume on Friday, September 8th
Holy Trinity Sunday
This feast which always falls on the First
Sunday after Pentecost should make us
mindful that actually every Sunday is
devoted to the honor of the Most Holy
Trinity, that every Sunday is sanctified and
consecrated to the triune God. Sunday after
Sunday we should recall in a spirit of
gratitude the gifts which the Blessed trinity
is bestowing upon us. The father created
and predestined us; on the first day of the
week He began the work of creation. The
Son redeemed us; Sunday is the “Day of
the Lord,” the day of His resurrection. The
Holy Spirit sanctified us, made us His
temple; on Sunday, the Holy Spirit
descended upon the infant church. Sunday,
therefore is the day of the Most Holy
Trinity. Constantly the Church causes us to
praise and adore the thrice holy God who
has so shown His mercy towards us and
has given us to share in His life. This feast
also needs to be understood and celebrated
as a prolongation of the mysteries of Christ
and as the solemn expression of our faith in
this triune life if the Divine Persons to
which we have been given access by
baptism and by the redemption won for us
by Christ. Only in heaven though will shall
we properly understand what it means ion
union with Christ to share as sons and
daughters in the very life of God.
Bechara Boutros
al-Rahi to visit our
parish in October.
Save the date for this
historic visit of our
beloved patriarch.
In Defense of Christians will be holding a
town hall meeting at our parish on June
22, 2017 at 7:00PM. All are welcome and
encouraged to join in the discussion. IDC pursues a grassroots mobilization of communities
in the United States by forming regional chapters to support
advocacy efforts and alliances built in Washington D.C. By
empowering over 200,000 volunteer citizen activists across all
ages, religions, races, and political affiliations to be socially
and political engaged, chapters heighten public awareness of
issues through hosting regional events and engage relationships
with members of Congress through in-district meetings with
elected officials.
This broad coalition allows for targeted grassroots
political advocacy campaigns and events to educate policy
makers and public officials on the local, national, and
international level so that U.S., foreign governments, and
international organizations adopt policies that safeguard the
rights of all peoples in the Middle East, especially those most
vulnerable to violence, marginalization, and persecution.
In collaboration with Jouzzour Loubnan, NAM
is sponsoring a memorial grove of 10,000 Cedar Trees
in the mountains of Lebanon. Sponsorship of a 15-20
cm tree is $50, while the larger tree of 80-100 cm is
$100. Each tree sponsored will be commemorated by
an inscribed plaque mounted on a board at eh entrance
of the forest. All participating donors will receive a
Certificate of Appreciation noting their donation and
the GPS location of their tree. Brochures and
application can be found in the parish office or visit
www,namnews.org and select Cedar Tree Project.
NAM 2017 CONVENTION Please note that the 54
th
National Apostolate
Maronite convention will be held this year at St.
Rafka church in Greenville, South Carolina, from
June 28th
to July 1st
, 2017.
Registration forms and detailed information
available in the parish office or on the NAM
website: www.namnews.ore
Our gratitude goes out to the First
Communion Class of 2017 and the
Religious Education Classes Grade 4, 5
and 6 who collected over $100 during
Lent.
God bless those students who gave
generously!
God loves the generous giver!
He will be with us on October 21st and 22
nd.
Plans are underway to welcome him amongst
us. Stay tuned for more details.
Preparation for the Reception of the Sacred Mysteries Please note our parish policy, established in order to better serve and prepare our St. Ephrem Family for the
reception of the Sacred Mysteries:
Baptism/Confirmation (Sacraments of Initiation):
Please call at least ONE month in advance before desired date. Date is confirmed following the completion of the
Sacred Mystery and Sacred Duty - Baptism Preparation Class for Parents and God Parents; this is a one day
seminar and is offered on an as needed basis accommodating the time and schedule of the parents and Godparents.
Call Deacon Georges for information or to register (619-508-5401). For adult reception of the Sacraments of
Initiation, please call the office for more information on RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).
First Communion and First Confession:
First Communion registration begins in August with classes starting in September concluding in late April. Classes
are held on Sunday’s from 10:30AM to 12:30PM- To register, please contact the parish office.
Matrimony:
Please contact the parish office at least 8 months prior to the desired date to schedule initial appointment with the
pastor or deacon. We offer a course called One in Christ for our Pre Cana Couples. Religious Education: Registration begins in August and classes start in September being held on Saturdays from 11:00AM-12:00PM
Reverend Toufic Nasr - Pastor
Deacon Georges Ghosn
Deacon George Geagea
Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church 750 Medford Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
Tel: 619-337-1350 Fax: 619-697-3042
www.stephremchurch.com
Liturgical Schedule
Saturday………………………. 05:30PM
Sunday ..……………………... 09:15AM
……………...……….. 10:30AM
……………...……….. 12:00 PM
Holy Days of Obligation……. 07:30PM Confessions by appointment
First Friday Adoration 12:00PM followed by
Benediction at 6:00PM
Mariam Mother o Parish office open Monday through Friday
from 8:00AM to 4:00PM f Life
PARISH DEVOTIONS AND SODALITIES
CHAIPERSONS/COORDINATORS
Sorority of the Immaculate Conception Devotions every Last
Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM [email protected]
Confraternity of the Sacred Heart, Devotions every First Friday
at 5:30PM Ramzey Jize – 858.736.7196 [email protected]
Young Adult Group (MYA) every Thursday for prayers and
fellowship at 7:30PM Emily Fattouh - 619.587-1215
Family of St. Sharbel, Devotions every Third Saturday at 5:30PM
Tony Hanna – 619.277.7747 [email protected]
Volume 20-Issue 23
June 11, 2017
Beit Maroun
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