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Sunday of the Announcement to Joseph.
أحد البيان ليوسف
December 14th, 2008
Gospel: Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Readings: Ephesians 3: 1 – 13
The announcement to Joseph is a saving event, celebrated by the liturgy as a preparation for Jesus’ birth. Joseph, who will adopt Jesus and provide for him and his mother the protection and help, has the right to be informed by God about the secret of his Son’s incarnation.
The Gospel of Matthew describes for us Joseph’s personality which is clarified through few words said about him. He was righteous and he was looking for a solution to Mary’s situation without disobeying the laws which prevent him from adopting a child that is not his.
He is from the family of David. He understands the prophecies about the Messiah who is born from a Virgin. Joseph is the man chosen to accompany Mary and care for her Son. He is ready to accompany Mary and care for her Son.
He is ready to obey the orders of the angel of the Lord. He is invited to remember the promise given to his father David a thousand of years ago, that the Messiah was to be born from his offspring.
Joseph, who was confused, is transformed after the angel’s words, to Mary’s partner in the secret she carries. Joseph became committed to what the Lord has ordered. When he woke up, he did what was ordered by the Lord.
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Masses & Celebrations During The Week:
Sunday, December 14th , 2008
Sunday of the Announcement to Joseph
أحد البيان ليوسف9:30AM: Bassam Obeid (Family)
11:00AM: Bakhos Bakhos Jacobs (4 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family)
Monday, December 15th, 2008
Opening of the Christmas Novena.
افتتاح تساعية الميلاد9:00AM: Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anne.
6:00PM: Elias Obeid & Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid & Family)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008
5:45PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Anthony.
6:00PM: Sarkis Boula Boutros & Brothers Elias & Joseph (Boula & Alice Boutros)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
5:00PM: Devotion Prayers to Mother Mary.
6:00PM: Cathy Jacobs (Mr. Chaker Nohra)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Thursday, December 18th, 2008
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to St. Charbel.
6:00PM: Hanna Sarkis & Wife & Sister Foutine & Deceased Family Members (Sadie Jabbour)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Friday, December 19th , 2008
3:00PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet.
5:30PM: Devotion Prayers to the Sacred Heart.
6:00PM: Boula Mikhail (Family)
6:30PM: Christmas Novena.
Sunday, December 21st , 2008
Sunday of the Genealogy
أحد النسبة.9:30AM: Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Family)
11:00AM: Tom Badaoui (Mary Badaoui)
3:30-5:30PM: Children’s Christmas Party.
This Weeks News & Events
Christmas Novena: will start tomorrow, Monday, December 15, at 6:30 PM following the evening Mass. All are welcome to attend as we prepare for the birth of our Lord.
Christmas Party: will take place on Sunday, December 21st, 2008, 3:30 to 5:30PM. All Children are welcome.
No Parking on Street: Please be aware that it is not permitted to park on Talbot Road East outside of the Church. Please use the available Church Parking Lots. Thank you.
Parish Council Pastoral Committee Meeting: Sunday December 14th, 2008 at 7PM at the Church Hall.
Knights of Columbus News:
- General Meeting: Tuesday, December 16, 08 @ 7PM. Please remember that this is our last meeting before Christmas and your attendance is needed.
- Our 4Th Annual Banquet is scheduled for January 31st, 2009. All our Community is welcome.
- Monday Night Volleyball: 6:30PM for members and wives.
Bingo Sessions: Monday, December 15th, 2008 @ 12PM.
New Seven Wonders: Vote for the New 7 Wonders of the World. Go to www.new7wonders.com, to “Vote Here”. Press “Vote for your nominee” and follow the instructions. Vote for Jeita Grotto & Cedars of Lebanon. Participate in choosing the next 7 Wonders of the World. Currently Jeita Grotto’s rank is 22 and the Cedars’ rank is 23.
Our deepest sympathies to the family and relatives of Hanne Isaac who passed away on Thursday, December 11th, 2008 at the age of 82.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday December 15th, 2008 at St. Charbel’s Church in Warren, Michigan. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives.St. Nehmetallah Hardini, December 14th
Joseph Kassab was born in the year 1808. His father was George Kassab and his mother Mariam Raad. He entered the school of the monks of St. Anthony of Hboub from 1816 to 1822. He entered the monastery of St. Anthony of Kozhaya and became a novice, November 1828.
There he adopted the name of Fr. Nehmetallah Kassab Hardini and learned to bind books. He professed his first vow on the 14th of November 1830.
After he finished his theological studies, he was ordained a priest under Bishop Semaan Zouein in the monastery of Kfifan on December 25th, 1833.
He became a member of the general council three times from 1845 to 1848, 1850 to 1853. He taught in monastic schools. One of his students was St. Charbel.
Father Nehmetallah lived a very holy life. He was a man of prayer, totally “enraptured by God.” St. Nehmetallah died in the monastery of Kfifan on December 14, 1858 after struggling ten days with a high fever.
He was fifty years of age. He died holding a picture of the Virgin Mary. His last words were: “O Virgin Mary, in your hands I submit my soul.”
Through his intercessions many cures occurred: blind, paralyzed, child raised from the dead, cancer and nerve system. He was canonized on May 16th, 2004 in Rome by His Al Holiness Pope John Paul II.
The Miracle Prayer
Lord, Jesus, I come before you, just as I am. I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me. In your name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me. I renounce Satan, the evil spirits and all their works. I give you my entire self. Lord Jesus, now and forever, I invite you into my life Jesus. I accept you as my Lord and Savior. Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul and spirit
Amen.