SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of April 17, 2016

Fourth Week of the Resurrection

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 Ex 107

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 Ex. 105

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

Michele Chebib - Religious Education Coordinator Ex.123

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

Hall: (210) 696-5937 www.stgeorgemaronitecenter.com

Fr. Charles Khachan, MLM – Pastor Ex. 101

E-mail: ckhachan@gmail.com

Fr. Marwan Abi Nader, MLM - Associate Pastor

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 arrange-

ments

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

Fourth week of the Resurrection April 17, 2016

'WE TOO ARE LIVING IN A TIME OF MARTYRDOM',

POPE TELLS SCOTTISH SEMINARIANS

Vatican City, Apr 14, 2016 (CNA/EWTN News).-

The world continues to be “hostile to the Gospel,” just as it was four centuries ago when St. John

Ogilvie was martyred for his faith in Scotland, but continuing to witness to Christ will change the world, Pope

Francis said on Thursday.

This was the message of the Holy Father to seminarians studying at the Pontifical Scots College in

Rome, which marks its 400th anniversary this year.

“We too are living in a time of martyrdom, and in the midst of a culture so often hostile to the Gospel,”

the Holy Father said during his April 14 audience with the seminarians at the Vatican's Consistory Hall.

“I urge you to have that same selfless spirit as your predecessors did. Love Jesus above all things!”

The Scots College in Rome was founded in 1600 by Clement VIII in the wake of the Scottish Refor-

mation, when teaching the Catholic faith at home was illegal, but was still practiced in secret.

On March 10, 1616, just one year after the Scottish Jesuit priest St. John Ogilvie was martyred for cele-

brating Mass for the few remaining Catholic families in his country, Paul V gave students the option to take

the “Mission Oath” to return to Scotland when they became priests, or to leave the college.

Inspired by St. John Ogilvie’s witness, the first 16 students of the seminary took the oath to return

home after ordination to serve as priests in Scotland even if it meant facing martyrdom themselves.

Pope Francis said that “The ‘yes’ proclaimed by the sixteen men four hundred years ago was eloquent

not simply for their good intentions, but rather because they persevered, and prepared themselves in every

way, returning to Scotland to face the hardships that awaited them, even if it meant becoming martyrs them-

selves.”

He urged the seminarians studying in Rome to “(l)et your ‘yes’ be marked by a firm resolve to give

yourselves generously to your priestly formation, so that your years in Rome may prepare you to return to

Scotland and to offer your lives completely.”

By doing so, these young men will not only “honor the history and sacrifices” of their predecessors, but

they will also become “a sign to the Scottish people,” especially the youth who seem to be “the furthest from

Christ.”

“Show them, each and every one, that God is with us and that his mercy endures forever,” the Roman

Pontiff said.

Ahead of the audience, Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow said the meeting with Pope Francis

would “be a huge encouragement to our young men who are preparing for the priesthood,” adding that he was

“very pleased” that Pope Francis marked such an important anniversary for the school with his presence.

“The Martyrdom of the Scottish Jesuit priest, John Ogilvie one year earlier certainly inspired for the

decision of the young students at that time resident in Rome,” he said during his opening address to the Holy

Father.

He added that “together with my brother Archbishop, Leo Cushley, of St Andrews and Edinburgh, and

in the name of the Rector and of the whole community of the Pontifical Scots College, I would like to thank

your Holiness for receiving us today in this special audience.”

Fr. Daniel Fitzpatrick, vice-rector of the seminary, called the meeting “a great honor for the whole col-

lege.”

“Moments like these remind the seminarians of the great tradition they are now a part of,” he said.

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Intentions and Readings of the Divine Liturgy

Sat. April 16th 5:00 PM Liturgy for Karen Karam Baines (40 Day) req. by her Loving Family

Liturgy for Edward Mery (1 year) req. by the Edward Mery Family

1Pet 5:1-14 Jn 6:60-71

Sun. April 17th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Elda Jadallah req. by Ralphie Karam

11:00AM Liturgy for Bessie Debo req. by Ralphie Karam

Heb 13:18-25 Fourth Week of the Resurrection Jn 21:1-14

Mon. April 18th NO LITURGY

1Thes 1:1-10 Lk 5:1-11

Tues. April 19th 5:30 PM Liturgy for Edward Mery req. by Edward Karam

1Thes 2:1-12 Lk 8:22-25

Wed. April 20th NO LITURGY

1Thes 2:13-20 Jn 6:1-15

Thurs. April 21st NO LITURGY

1Thes 3:1-13 Jn 6:16-24

Fri. April 22nd 2:00 PM Liturgy for Rebecca Cabello & Olga Figueroa (10th anniversary)

1Thes 4:1-12 The Lourdes Grotto of the Southwest Jn 6:22-27

Sat. April 23rd 5:00 PM Liturgy for Frank J. Van Delden, Solomon J. Karam, Sr. KSG &

Solomon J. Karam Jr. KSG. Req. by Jeanette Van Delden & family

1Thes 5:12-28 Mt 14:22-23

Sun. April 24th 8:00 AM Liturgy for Roberto Jacobo Matar req. by Gerious Mery & family

11:00AM Liturgy for Jamil Abiassi req, by The Jean Abiassi family

Eph 2:1-10 Fifth Week of the Resurrection Jn 21:15-19

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

misspelled or drooped off the list of masses by mistake.

Stewardship

April 10, 2016

$3,512.00

Second Collection – Catholic Home Mission Appeal

April 24, 2016

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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,

Amira Dean,

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,

Sophie Abdo

Karam,

Donna Khattar,

Marie La Monica,

Richard La Monica,

Margaret Craig

Loyd,

Charles Malouff,

Maria Marines,

Elvira Mery,

Maria Mery,

Paul Mery, Jr.,

Tony Mery,

Tony Moawad,

Connie Moller,

Adele Morrison,

Nancy Nasif,

Tim O’Connor,

Jose Olvera,

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,

Bella Rodriguez

Torres,

Rose Trevino,

Jeanette Van

Delden,

Ted Van Delden,

Gene Viola,

Joe Walker,

Miriam Wells,

Cathy Turcotte Wolfe,

George Yamin.

Edward K. Mery - April 18, 2015

Elias Kalifa - July 1, 2015

Robert Beathe - July 7, 2015

Malake Mery - August 24, 2015

Jack Riegel - August 27, 2015

Henry Murray Boothroyd - November 13, 2015

Suzann Westermann - November 29, 2015

Margaret Abdo Karam - December 1, 2015

Joseph Jacob Harb - December 23, 2015

Elda Jadallah - December 28, 2015

Karen Karam Baines - March 10, 2016

Saturday, April 16th (5:00 PM)

Lector: Ralphie Karam

Ushers: Joe Rivas

Greeters: Souraya Sarkis

Altar Servers: Lexi Carraway, Josie Carraway &

Kiersten Salinas

Sunday, April 17th

Lector: (8:00 AM)

Lector: (11:00 AM) Edward Karam

Ushers: Kevin Kearns, Mike Daly & Chris Karam

Greeters: MYA

Altar Servers: Jacob Farah, Anthony Chebib &

Jeremy Daly

Saturday, April 23rd (5:00 PM)

Lector: Joe Khattar

Ushers: Ameen Al-Bahloly & Gladys Salisbury

Greeters: Jo Sullivan

Altar Servers: Sean & Kyle Salisbury

Sunday, April 24th

Lector: (8:00 AM) Ralphie Karam

Lector: (11:00 AM) Michael Mery

Ushers: Toufic Khalife & Marcel Noujeim

Greeters: Peggy Karam & Marina Younes

Altar Servers: Charbel Elward, Eddie Martinez,

Dean Martinez & Maroun Harb

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SUNDAY APRIL 17TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Faith Formation & Bible Study for Adults

Rosary at 10:40 AM

TUESDAY APRIL 19TH

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. Adoration will

resume at 6:00 PM and will conclude with the

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Please note the Blessed Sacrament CANNOT be

left exposed and alone, therefore, a signup sheet is

in the church foyer. If the hours are not completely

filled, adoration will be cancelled on that Tuesday.

SUNDAY APRIL 24TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Rosary at 10:40 AM

ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL

The Annual Lenten Appeal for the Eparchy of Our

Lady of Lebanon is still taking place. The pro-

ceeds of the appeal go towards assisting the for-

mation of future priests, new mission parishes,

charities and many other ministries in the Eparchy.

Every family is asked to participate in the Appeal

at a level which is meaningful for them. You can

make your donation with a check or credit card.

We count on your generosity and support to our

Eparchy to reach parish’s goal for this year’s

Appeal of $11,000.00.

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

We are in the process of creating a new directory

for St. George parishioners. We have reserved

eight days in May to take these pictures. (May 10-

14, May 17-19). We will be signing up

April16/17,23/24, April 30/ May 1, May 7/8 after

all liturgies. If you are unable to sign up at the

church , there will be a website available. The

photo sessions will include hours during the day,

night, and Saturday. We encourage full participa-

tion by all parishioners. A complete and updated

directory is invaluable to all—especially to our

new parishioners. More information is coming.

For now, please save these dates on your calendar.

NAM SCHOLARSHIPS

The John A. Solomon Memorial NAM

Scholarship is open to active members of

the MYO who are graduating seniors.

The Naomi and Paul Kassouf NAM Schol-

arship is open to high school seniors

whose parents are members of NAM.

The Thomas and Jennie Ayoob Memorial

NAM Scholarship is open to current col-

lege students.

USEK and NDU Scholarships are open to

college students who are members of

NAM or their parents are members of

NAM.

See the church office for applications.

Deadline May 5, 2014.

LEBANESE FOLKDANCE TROUPE

Rehearsals have begun! If you are still inter-

ested in joining, please contact Debbie

Fernandez at 210-415-8260 or

debmusic@sbcglobal.net

FOOD & CLOTHING DRIVE

We will continue to collect food, clothing/

shoes and baby product items to donate to

local charities. All items will be collected on

the last Sunday of the month.

PARISH MEETING

There will be a parish meeting on Friday May

20, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the church. If you have

any items that you like to discuss at the meeting,

please contact Fr. Charles, Jose Fernandez, Bren-

dan George, George Chebib & Regina Aune.

Please save the date and make plans to attend.

HELP NEEDED

We would like to invite everyone to come and help

clean the church on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at

9:00 AM. If you’re free and can come to help,

please do!

Community Life

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Miscellaneous

LAS CORNER

April 16 - 25 - Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Fatima.

May 1 - First Communion and May Crowning

May 5 - Ascension of Our Lord

May 10-14, May 17-19 - Pictorial Directory Photo

Sessions.

May 20 - Parish Meeting

June 10 - 12 - Folklife Festival

June 17– 18 - MYO Garage Sale

From Pope Francis

Love is the only light which can constantly

illuminate a world grown dim.

Bishop’s Holy Year Prayer Intention:

The intention for April:

“Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life ”

Special Liturgy at Our Lady of Lourdes of the Southwest

Pope Frances advocates in this Year of Mercy that we make a pilgrimage to a holy site, “To experience and

obtain the Indulgence, the faithful are called to make a brief pilgrimage.” Our church is doing a pilgrimage to

the Basilica of our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France in April. For those of us unable to travel and would

like to be in union with them, a special liturgy will be observed at the Lourdes Grotto of the Southwest (an ex-

act replica of the Grotto in Lourdes, France) on the grounds of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in

San Antonio, We will visit the grotto, offer healing prayers for the elderly and sick, pray for the deceased,

meditate on merciful acts, and conclude with a Eucharistic celebration offered by our Associate Pastor, Father

Marwan Abi Nader. This special celebration will take place at the outside sanctuary of The Lourdes Grotto of

the Southwest at 5722 Blanco & Sacred Heart Rd. on Friday, April 22 at 2:00 PM. (There will not be a

12:00 PM liturgy at St. George)

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