Bulletin: Vol. 27 No. 28 July 14th—July 20th, 2018

Rev. Assaad ElBasha, M.L.M., Pastor Altar Boys: 817-491-0763 Adoration: 817-430-3066 Mass Schedule Joseph Marincel Sheila Hughes

Sunday 8:30 A.M. English Choir: 8:30 A.M. 817-491-0763 Library: 214-497-0783 Helen Marincel Sharon Wood 11:00 A.M. Bilingual; English/Lebanese Choir: 11:00 A.M. 972-832-8507 Respect Life: 940-255-2543 Monday No Mass Roula Vasquez Maribel Harmjanz Tuesday - Friday 9:00 A.M. English RCIA: 817-491-0763 Youth Ministry: 469-323-5865 Sue Marincel Sean Widmer Saturday 5:30 P.M. English Lectors: 8:30 AM 469-230-1533 Religious Ed / SE: 817-491-0763 Reconciliation Saturday - 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. Mark Caputo Sue Marincel Eucharistic Adoration Sunday: 2:00 P.M -7:00 P.M. Lectors: 11 AM 503-701-2236 Ushers 214-488-5635 Trevor Rask Robert Kramer Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Parish Council 817-845-9953 214-289-4300 Saturday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Mouhib Helou Rose Onoh ST. SHARBEL MAKHLUF’S STORY

Although this saint never traveled far from the Lebanese village of Beka-Kafra where he was born, his influence has spread widely. Joseph Zaroun Makhluf was raised by an uncle because his father, a mule driver, died when Joseph was only three. At the age of 23, Joseph joined the Monastery of St. Maron at Annaya, Lebanon, and took the name Sharbel in honor of a second-century martyr. He professed his final vows in 1853, and was ordained six years later. Following the example of the fifth-century Saint Maron, Sharbel lived as a hermit from 1875, until his death. His reputation for holiness prompted people to seek him to receive a blessing and to be remembered in his prayers. He followed a strict fast and was very devoted to the Blessed Sacrament. When his superiors occasionally asked him to administer the sacraments to nearby villages, Sharbel did so gladly. He died in the late afternoon on Christmas Eve. Christians and non-Christians soon made his tomb a place of pilgrimage and of cures. Paul VI beatified Sharbel in 1965, and canonized him 12 years later.

OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL AND THE BROWN SCAPULAR

THE STORY: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is – no surprise here – the patroness of the Carmelite Order. Mt. Carmel, near the modern port city of Haifa, Israel, is not far from where Christ grew up. This had been a holy mountain long before the birth of Our Lord and by the twelfth century it had become a home to Carmelite monastics with a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary as their patroness. By the end of the thirteenth century assorted political and religious strife had caused the Carmelites to depart from Mt. Carmel and travel to Europe. Some Carmelites established monasteries as far north as England. For more background, a brief yet thorough explanation of the history of the Brown Scapular has been written by the brilliant Discalced Carmelite writer and translator, Reverend Kieran Kavanaugh. THOSE SCAPULAR PROMISES YOU'VE HEARD ABOUT: It was in England in the thirteenth century that one Carmelite, St. Simon Stock, is said to have received the Brown Scapular from Our Lady after having written the beautiful Flos Carmeli prayer. In (small t) tradition, St. Simon Stock was also given Mary’s promise of final perseverance and the to those who die wearing the Brown Scapular. Simply put, the Sabbatine privilege consists of the inter- cession of Our Lady to take the soul of the scapular wearer to heaven on the first Saturday after his death. As I said, small t tradition. The Carmelites themselves have said, “Well-meaning people have often spread the devotion with extravagant claims that have no historical background and which are difficult to reconcile with sound Christian Doctrine. The Carmelite Order certainly does want to share Our Lady’s patronage with those devoted to her and still extends their habit (in the form of the Scapular) and affiliation to the Church Universal. Regarding the promises made to St. Simon Stock, “Carmelite Superiors then point out that private revelation can neither add to nor detract from the deposit of faith in the .” Rather than dwell on concerns of scapular promises, it may be better to remember the words of the great Carmelite, St. John of the Cross, “Strive to preserve your heart in peace; let no event of this world disturb it; reflect that all must come to an end.” WEAR. WASH. REPEAT: We wear this scapular as a sign of devotion to Mary, under her title of . Intentionality is everything. We don’t wear it as a talisman against any evil befalling us, even as we draw our final breaths. And should we need to remove it, for repair or washing, there is no way that Our Lady would withhold her protection from us. Seriously, what good mother would disapprove of basic hygiene measures, right? (It is wool but not high maintenance, mild hand soap or shampoo in warm water is sufficient.) So wear it if your devotion leads you to this. If you are hesitant at first, remember this from St. John of the Cross, “He who loves is not ashamed before men of what he does for God, neither does he hide it through shame though the whole world should condemn it.” EVANGELIZATION: I was particularly touched by Fr. Kavanaugh’s mention that of the rich meanings of the Brown Scapular, he finds it most powerful as a sign of “Mary’s quiet presence.” The quiet, unfailing love of our Blessed Mother is always with us, and we are silently reminded of this day after day. When memory fails, the slight tug of the scapular’s cords or the occasional itch of the wool against the skin is a quiet yet distinct reminder. Quiet as this sacramental may be, there are always the moments when someone will mention a curious tag sticking out the back of our shirts. Or someone more forward may actually come right out and ask about that ‘thing’ we are always wearing. In this moment, we can break the silence and give witness to the saving love of our Lord Jesus Christ and his mother’s quiet love and devotion for all of her children.

THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS Join us for our Community : Tuesday through Friday: 8:30AM in the Chapel Saturday, 7/14: +John & Coletta Huck Saturday: 5:00PM in the Sanctuary Tuesday, 7/17: Julia & Alexander, Joseph Medina, Michael Sunday: 8:00AM & 10:30AM in the Sanctuary Michael Henke, Onoh Family Wednesday, 7/18: Michelle Henke, Henke Family, Onoh Family Respect Life Rosaries: Thursday, 7/19: Tracie Swayden, Michael Swayden, Chris are held on the Second Weekend of each Month prior to the Saturday & Sunday Masses. Swayden, Onoh Family Friday, 7/20: Bobby Swayden, +Marie Malouf & Bobby Gene "O Beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, Swayden, Onoh Family holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever re-

maining a pure virgin, assist us in our necessity. O Star of the Sea, + Repose of the Soul . help and protect us. Show us that you are our Mother. Amen."

Next Week’s Liturgical Roles Daily Scripture Readings July 15th—July 20th, 2018 Saturday, July 21st @ 5:30 PM Lector: Dora Milam Sunday, 7/15: Rom 8:28-39 Mt 13:36-43 Altar Servers: Michael Marincel, Tarun Louis, Chidozie Ugochukwu Ushers: Jason Tsakonas, Paul Levee Monday, 7/16: Acts 21:1-14 Mt 23:13-15

Tuesday, 7/17: Acts 19:1-10 Lk 11:37-41 Sunday, July 22nd @ 8:30 AM Wednesday 7/18: Acts 19:11-22 Lk 11:42-46 Lector: Valentina Harmjanz Thursday, 7/19: Acts 19:23-29, Lk 11:47-51 Altar Servers: Jack Shepherd, Gabriel Medina, Eli Shults 35-40 Ushers: Geobin Ramapuram, Chris Angus Friday, 7/20: Acts 20:6-16 Lk 11:52-54 Sunday, July 22nd @ 11:00 AM Lector: Nada ElGreichy Altar Servers: Zachary Tebcherany, Elijah Tebcherany, Harb Youseff Ushers: Raphael Adam, George Semaan This week NORTH TEXAS KATH 910 AM 10th Annual Summer Speaker Series Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of “Living Contagiously Catholic” The Omvig Family By Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

Our Lady of Lebanon Thursday, July 19th Maronite Catholic Church invites you to a special Hors D’Oeuvres & Wine @ 6 PM/Talk @ 7 PM visitation: Saint Sharbel’s At The Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas relics are coming to our parish! Purchase Tickets @ GRNONLINE.COM or Call 972-757-2990 Sunday, July 15th, 2018 8:00—8:30AM: Modesty Flows From a Humble Heart: Modesty is a way of 8:30—9:30AM: Holy Mass practicing outgoing love for others. We must remember that how we dress and Saturday, July 14th, 2018 carry ourselves will be connected to the message we represent as members of 10:30—11:00AM: Rosary God’s Church. We ask all members of Our Lady of Lebanon to dress their best 3:00—4:00PM: Veneration 11:00—12:00PM: Holy Mass when they step into God’s house. Please no shorts, sleeveless dresses, mini- skirts, or T-shirts. Thank you for your consideration of this friendly reminder. of Relics 12:00—3:00PM: Veneration 4:00—5:00PM: Confession of Relics "This is a real presence which includes every dimension of who Jesus is: body and 3:00—5:00PM: Blessing with 5:00—5:30PM: Rosary blood, human soul and divine person. The consecrated Eucharistic species are the Oil from the Tomb of St. 5:30—6:30PM: Holy Mass Lord and therefore command our adoration." Francis Cardinal Sharbel in Lebanon 6:30—7:00PM: Blessing George of Chicago with Oil from the Tomb of 5:00—6:00PM: Veneration of ADORATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST IS AVAILABLE St. Sharbel in Lebanon Relics TO YOU EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK AT 6:00—6:30PM: Rosary OUR LADY OF LEBANON CHURCH: 7:00PM: Church Closes Monday thru Friday 9:00am—7:00pm C[tholi] @]tion Summit 2018 Saturday 9:00am—5:30pm M[rri[g_: Th_ Cr[^l_ Of Th_ F[mily Sunday 1:00pm—7:00pm Join Cardinal Raymond Burke, Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla (daughter of St. Gianna), and other world-renowned speakers in defense of the Sacrament Mark Your Calendar! of Marriage and the Catholic family. OUR 22nd ANNUAL November 2nd, 2018 Mary Immaculate Church (Farmer’s Branch) LEBANESE FOOD FESTIVAL November 3-4, 2018 WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 5, 6 & 7!!! Irving Convention Center Our annual Lebanese Food Festival is quickly approaching! It is essential to begin to get ready now and pitch in to prepare for our biggest annual community Register Online at www.CatholicActionSummit.org or Call 858-461-0777 event. We kindly ask you to join us to make this festival a BIG SUGGESS. Volunteer where you are needed. Setting up, preparing food to sell, staffing Discounted Ticket Rate of $225 from July 1 to Sept. 15 booths, and cleaning up after the festival are just some of the many volunteer needs to make a successful festival. Contact the office @ 972-436-7617 to see how you can help in the kitchen. Your Commitment is Greatly Appreciated!!! Please remember to keep your home of Our Lady of Lebanon on your mind as you travel and go on vacation for the summer. The expenses of RAFFLE TICKETS!!!! the parish don’t go on vacation. Have been Mailed Our Parish is the responsibility of us ALL! Watch your mailbox! Raffle Tickets have been sent out. If you did not Thank you for your commitment and your generosity. receive them or need additional tickets, please contact May God bless you Abundantly!!! the church office. SELL 20 Tickets, and receive 5 FREE YELLOW BONUS tickets for your family! There are MORE prizes this year than ever before!

Become a Festival Sponsor! We are very thankful to our Festival Sponsors who have come forward this year. We are still looking for additional sponsors. Our Festival is a great opportunity to introduce your company to our Lewisville community and to the greater Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. By advertising at the Festival, your company can share in our success.

Here are the ways your company can get involved: 1. Advertise in our Festival Program. The program is distributed to over 10,000 festival attendees. Full page, 1/2 page, and 1/4 page ads are available. 2. Sponsor a food booth. A banner with your company’s logo will be displayed in the tents during the festival. 3. All advertisers will be recognized on the OLOL website and in the Church’s bulletin. All donations are tax deductible.

For more information contact the Church office at 972-426-7617 or JoAnne Soueid at 972-965-6775

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church #989776 719 University Place Lewisville, TX 75067

TELEPHONE 972 436-7617

CONTACT PERSON Mattye Thompson

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