SAINT GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH

AN EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE

WEST SYRIAC ANTIOCHENE TRADITION

Week of February 16, 2020

Commemoration of the Faithful Departed

Priscilla Rodriguez- Parish Secretary Ex. 100

Jo Ann Reed - Financial Consultant

Joseph Harb - Hall Manager Ex. 104

Joseph Harb - Bingo Manager

Deborah Mery Fernandez - Cultural Arts Director

Richard Karam - Church Attorney

Edward Karam - Church Realtor & Lector Coordinator

Sandy Nasif - Greeter Coordinator

Chris Khattar & Robert Grizzell- Altar Server Coordinator

Regina Aune - Archivist

Fernando Fernandez - Athletic Director

Pierre El Bayeh - Pastoral Council Chairman

Jose Fernandez - Finance Committee Chairman

Elyse Karam- LAS President

Patricia Karam - Scholarship Committee Chairman

Lisa Delgado - MYO Director/Youth Minister

Lisa Delgado- Religious Education Coordinator

Gibran Mery – MYA Moderator

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

Church: www.stgeorgesa.org

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

Fr. Charles Khachan, MLM – Pastor Ex. 101

Fr. Mhanna Joseph Kallas, MLM - Associate Pastor

Deacon Tom Billimek

Subdeacons: Ray Dustin, Ernest Karam, Joseph Harb

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. February 15th 5:00 P.M. Liturgy for Carly Estefan req. by Margaret Estefan & Gadier Garcia

Heb 13: 17-25 Mt 5: 38-48

Sun. February 16th 8:00 A.M. Liturgy for the deceased parishioners of St George

11:00 A.M. Liturgy for Gloria Saliba req. by the Ladies Altar Society

12:30 P.M. Liturgy for Marie Sarkis, req. by Tony and Souraya Sarkis

Liturgy for Nadimeh & Chafic Saleh & Peter Rahme (40 Days)

req by their loving family

1Thes 5: 1-11 Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Lk 16: 19-31

Mon. February 17th NO LITURGY

1Thes 4: 13-18 Lk 12: 1-7

Tues. February 18th 5:30 P.M. Liturgy for Anthony Karam req. by Bey Aleph Sorority

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

Wed. February 19th 12:00 P.M. Liturgy for Martha Sweeney req. by Joann Reed

2Thes 2: 1-12 Lk 12: 13-21

Thurs. February 20th 9:30 A.M. Memorial and Funeral Liturgy for Gloria Saliba

2Thes 2: 13-3:5 Lk 12: 22-32

Fri. February 21st 12:00 P.M. Liturgy for Christopher Wolfe (birthday) req. by Regina Aune

1Cor 15: 35-44a Lk 12: 33-40

Sat. February 22nd 5:00 P.M. Liturgy for Celia Joseph req. by her loving family

1Cor 15: 51-58 Lk 12: 49-59

Sun. February 23rd 8:00 A.M. Liturgy for Anthony Karam req. by Patricia Karam

11:00 A.M. Liturgy for Robert Karam req. by his loving family

Rom 14: 14-23 Miracle of Cana in Galilee Jn 2: 1-11

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

misspelled or dropped off the list of masses by mistake.

February 16, 2020

Flowers: Sarkis family

In memory of Marie Sarkis

February 23, 2020

Refreshments: The Karam family

In memory of Robert Karam

Bertha Acevedo

Rocky Anawaty

Amira Andera

Regina Aune

Corey Baines

Gerry Baines

Sharon Benson

Don Bird

Theresa Birkner

Ron Clark

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 T. 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

Ashley Polley

Larry Raba

Bella Rodriguez Torres

Pedro Rosas

Harkness Scott

Kathy Smith

Mary Lou Soto

Rose Trevino

Cathy Van Delden

Miriam Wells

George Yamin

Hannah Palasota - April 29, 2019

Rosemary Karam - May 25, 2019

Gene Viola - July 10, 2019

Marilyn Hughlette - July 23, 2019

Jack Riegel - September 8, 2019

Eleanor Hardy - September 16, 2019

Joseph A. Mimari - September 17, 2019

Anthony Karam - October 9, 2019

Martha Sweeney - November 22, 2019

Gloria Saliba - November 24, 2019

Barbara Imboden - November 30, 2019

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

Lector: Jesse Flores

Ushers: Arthur Lang, Gladys Salisbury

Greeter: Janie Rivas

Altar Servers: Abigail Antoun, Tiana Antoun,

Kierstin Salinas

Sunday, February 16th

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

Ushers: Marcela Karam, Ernest Bruno

Lector: (11:00 A.M.) Geraldine Flores

Ushers: Larry Monsour, Mike Daly, Anthony Kuri

Greeter: MYA

Altar Servers: Jacob Hanna, Matthew Hanna, Kha-

lil Malouff, Jacob Farah

Saturday, February 22nd (5:00 P.M.)

Lector: Ray Dustin

Ushers: Joe Rivas, Janie Rivas

Greeter: Jo Sullivan

Altar Servers: Tiana Antoun, Abigail Antoun,

Zenaida Sanchez

Sunday, February 23rd

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

Ushers: Marcela Karam, Ernest Bruno

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

Ushers: Marcel Noujeim, Ameen Al Bahloly, Chris

Karam

Greeter: Adriana Khalife

Altar Servers: Chris Khattar, Maroun Harb, Ty

Reynolds, George Bechara

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 16TH Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 & 11:00 AM Liturgy Rosary at 10:40 AM Arabic Liturgy at 12:30 PM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18TH Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 3:00 P.M to 5:30 P.M. Qurbono (Divine Liturgy) at 5:30 P.M. Adoration will resume at 6:00 P.M and will conclude with the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23RD Qurbono (Liturgy) 8:00 & 11:00 AM Liturgy Faith Formation at 9:00 AM Children's Liturgy at 11:00 AM CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS COLLECTION This week we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal second collection. Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the US are consid-ered home missions because they are unable to fund essential pastoral work needed in their com-munities. Your support of this appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. SEASON OF GREAT LENT - Monday, February 24, is Ash Monday, the be-ginning of the Season of Great Lent. Anyone who has blessed palms from Palm Sunday last year, please bring them to the church office or to the church by February 16. We will be burning them to use in the Ash Monday service. Liturgy on Ash Monday will be at 7:00 PM followed by a Mjaddra dinner at the MCC benefiting the MYO. - Join us every Friday at 7:00 PM during the sea-son of Great Lent for the Stations and Benedic-tion of the Holy Cross. A Lenten potluck meal will follow at the MCC. - More information about our activities during the Season of Great Lent will follow. EPARCHIAL LENTEN REGULATIONS Remember Ash Monday (February 24) and Great Friday of the Crucifixion (April 10th) is a day of abstinence for all healthy Maronites over the age of 14 and also days of fast for those age 18-59. Abstinence means no eating of meat. Fast means no food may be consumed from midnight to noon. All Fridays of Great Lent are days of absti-nence.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR GLORIA SALIBA The funeral services for Gloria Saliba will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 9:30 AM at St. George and burial to follow at San Fer-nando Cemetery #2 (746 Castroville Rd. San An-tonio, 78237). Gloria passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Please keep Gloria and her family in your prayers. Grant her rest O Lord and may your perpetual light shine upon her. Amen MARK YOUR CALENDAR & JOIN US His Excellency, Bishop A. Elias Zaidan will be visiting our parish and celebrating the Divine Lit-urgy on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM. The liturgy will be immediately followed by a gathering with Sayedna in the large hall where complimentary food will be provided. As we cel-ebrate the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles 25th Anniversary, Bishop Zaidan would like to share with you a pastoral update and details about our Eparchy’s “Vision for the future. Mission for today” Capital Campaign. Your attendance at the Sunday, March 8, 2020 Liturgy, gathering, and Capital Campaign Presentation is greatly recommended and appre-ciated. Additional information will soon be mailed to all. NATIONAL APOSTOLATE OF MARONITES (NAM) NAM assists its bishops, serves as a link in unify-ing Maronite laity in the U.S. and strengthens the bond between clergy and laity. NAM helps pre-serve Syriac-Maronite traditions by making people aware of the rich Maronite heritage and by fostering pride in the Maronite Church. Just a friendly invitation to join this special arm of the Maronite Church. Consider becoming a member or renew your membership helping to preserve Beit Maroun for generations to come. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! KEEP THE FLAME BURNING. For info or to sign-up, go to www.namnews.org or contact Miriam Wells at am_wells@sbcglobal.net or 210 273-4599 or Lila Dustin at waddiedustin@yahoo.com or 210 724-4211

STEWARDSHIP Our Gift to God and our Church

LAS CORNER Cookbooks are for sale, $25.00 each. LAS annual membership dues of $25 are now payable.

Please pay at our February meeting or send your check (payable to St. George LAS) to the LAS Treasurer at St. George.

February 15 - St. Maron Hafli

February 16 - Arabic Liturgy

February 23 - Children’s Liturgy

February 24 - Ash Monday

February 25 - Theology on Tap

February 28-March 1 - MYO Texas Retreat

March 7-8 - Bishop Zaidan Visit

March 22 - Children’s Liturgy

March 29 - Arabic Liturgy

April 5 - Palm Sunday

LAS Bake Sale/Children's Liturgy

April 6 - Poland Trip Briefing

MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE TIP

Children first learn what love is from their parents.

Let us remember to set a good example for children so that they learn to love others well.

February 9, 2020 Month to date Year to date Our 2020 Goal

Regular Collection

$3,208.00 $8,343.00 $24,734.00

Online Donations

$963.00

Overage/Shortage $190,266.00

You can now contribute online,

https://www.stgeorgesa.org/donate-online/

“God loves a cheerful giver!”

(2 Corinthians 9:7)

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

March 15 - MYO Meeting/LAS Meeting

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES

February - 23

March - 1,15,22

A message from Bishop Elias Zaidan Bishop of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am excited to announce that we are officially in the public phase for our Vision for the Future – Mission for Today Capital Campaign. This Campaign is vitally important to all of us as an Eparchy and individual parishes. It will provide the necessary resources to fuel our mission and vision today, tomorrow and for generations to come. Please take some time to review the materials shared in this week’s bulletin and prayerfully consider what you can give over the next three years to support these campaign priorities. This is also an invi-tation to reflect upon how your giving is a reflection of your faith and ask yourself these questions: How meaningful is our Maronite faith? Are we willing to commit? Are we faithful in our responsibilities as followers of Jesus, or are we remiss in our duties? Are we generous in sharing with the Church our blessings that come from the hands of a merciful and benevolent God? God calls us to be good stewards of our gifts and to share generously of our Time, Talents and Treasure. Stewardship is about our re-sponse to God’s invitation – it is a concrete action or series of ac-tions, what we do after we say “We Believe.”

It will take the participation of everyone as good stewards in our Eparchy for our campaign to succeed and everyone will be asked to participate. Our success will not be as a result of equal gifts but equal sacrifice. Whether you can give $5 a month or $500 a month or even more over three years each gift brings us closer to reaching our goal. Reaching our goal of $15 million will ensure our Eparchy is spiritually and financially strong but that success depends on you. Remember those who came before us who gave so generously to ensure we have the “Missions, Ministries and Ministers” we are blessed with today. Now it’s our turn to take care of future gener-ations so that, 50 years from now, your grandchildren can give thanks to God for the faith and generosity of the people sitting here today. During my upcoming visit, I look forward to personally sharing more details about this historic effort that will benefit all our parishes and Maronite people. It is my hope to gain your commitment that weekend so we can count your support with the others already received and make continued progress towards our goal. With profound gratitude and the assurance of my prayers, I remain

+ A. Elias Zaidan Bishop of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles

St. George Maronite Catholic Church

Scholarship Program

Information for Scholarship Applicant

Criteria for Application:

A. The family and individual must be active members of St. George Catholic Church for the previous four years.

Active membership is described as: 1. Attending Church regularly and 2. Contributing time and money to the Church through the Stewardship Program.

B. The applying student must be involved in the parish community evidenced by one or more

activities (for example, regular attendance at Sunday Liturgy and/or religious education; membership in the Maronite Youth Organization; parish community service hours in church activities, etc.)

C. The recipient must be a graduating high school senior or equivalent (GED) recpient

Procedure for Application:

A. The award is only for fully matriculated entering freshmen to an accredited community col-

lege, college or university, and it is to be used for education expenses.

B. Applications must be postmarked or received by April 8 to be considered for the next aca-

demic year.

C. All eligible applicants will receive a scholarship.

D. The amount of scholarship funds to be awarded will be determined annually by the Schol-

arship Committee Governing Board and will be dependent on funds available and the

number of applicants.

E. A certificate of Scholarship Award will be presented to the student in May. The money

made payable by check to the student will be awarded when the student enrolls in the in-

stitution and submits verification by sending copies:

a. off class schedule, and

b. Tuition and fee statement

Student must also submit address to which the check should be sent. Send this information

to:

St George Maronite Catholic Church

Scholarship Committee

6070 Babcock Road

San Antonio, Texas 78240

F. The Scholarship pin non-renewable.

St. George Maronite Catholic Church

Scholarship Application

Name: ______________________________________Soc. Sec. No. _________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ Number and Street City State Zipcode Phone: __________________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________ High School: __________________________ Date of Graduation or GED:_____________ College You Plan to Attend: _____________________________ Major: ______________ Date of Enrollment: _________________ Will You Be a Full-Time Student? ___Yes ___No Parents’ Name: ________________________________________ Phone: _____________ Address: _________________________________________________________________ Number and Street City State Zipcode

Write a brief paragraph describing your goals for the future. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

List your involvement in the parish community describing the activity and year(s) it occurred: (Continue on an attached second page if needed) (Examples: Regular attendance at Sunday Mass and/or religious education; active membership in the Maronite Youth Organization; parish community service hours in activities such as: participating as an altar server, in the church choir, as a Folk Dancer, or the St. George CYO; assisting with the Sunday luncheons, Vacation Bible School, Folklife, Lebanese Festivals, and any other church activities and projects) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

___________________________ _____________________________

Student’s Signature Date Parent’s Signature Date

Submit this application by April 8 to: _____________________ St. George Maronite Catholic Church For Office Use Only: Scholarship Committee Date Received: ______ 6070 Babcock Road Received By: ______ San Antonio, Texas 78240