THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Rom 8:18-27 / Lk 18:9-14

Lectors - Sept. 4 & 5 SAT: 4 SEPT / 16th SUNDAY OF PENTECOST / ST. BABYLAS, OF ANTIOCH - 4:30 PM Saturday + 40-day Liturgy for Birdie Vantell by Family Madeline Clarke + Repose of Rizkallah Rizk by Johnny Rizk & Jina Tsikerdanos Sunday + Repose of Hanna & Raymond Popovich by Family 8:30 am Brian Godsen 10:00 am Jaclene Feghali SUN: 5 SEPT / 16th SUNDAY OF PENTECOST / ST. SHARBEL OF RAHA & HIS SISTER, ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA NEXT WEEK’S READINGS: 8:30AM 1 Cor 1:18-25 / Jn 12:20-32 + Repose of Bisheer Bishara by Nina Hanna + Repose of Dr. George Saadey by Ron Galip Lectors - Sept. 11 & 12 + Repose of Adelle Maroun by Joe & Laurece Chahine Saturday Charles Zidian, Jr. 10:00AM Sunday + Repose of Jim Mastronarde by Marilyn Mastronarde 8:30 am Salma Hallett + Repose of Joe & Audrey Dohar & Deceased Members of the Dohar & Beshara Families 10:00 am Rose Sahyoun by the Dohar Family + Repose of Rosemary Pinney by Hekmat & Jean Estephan & Family Altar Servers: MON: 6 SEPT / ST. THE ARCHANGEL - No Liturgy Sat - Volunteers Sun - 8:30 am: Nic, Joe TUE: 7 SEPT / ST. SOZON - 8:30 AM 10:00 am: Alexander, Elias + Repose of Rosemary Pinney by Uncle William Michael + Repose of Richard Beshara by George & Gerri Rohan Ushers: Sat: Michael Essad, Bill Alexander, WED: 8 SEPT / NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - 7:00 PM and Volunteers, please + Repose of Alfred by Larry & Diana Berringer + Repose of Peter Dohar, Jr. by Dr. Mounir & Linda Awad Sun: Volunteers, please

THU: 9 SEPT / STS. JOACHIM & ANNE, PARENTS OF THE VIRGIN MARY - 8:30 AM Please pray for + Repose of Phil Detec, Jr. by John & Jesse Dohar the following people who have died + Repose of Elizabeth Ellis by Ed & Adwane Warchol in the past years, Sept 4 - 10:

Joseph Francis Karam, FRI: 10 SEPT / ST. PULCHERIA THE QUEEN - 12:00 PM George & Laurece Tabet, + Repose of Rose Thomas by Jo Ann Bukovinsky & Larry Stephan Abdalla Dohar, Joseph , + Repose of Anne Vross by Joe & Marilyn Joseph Alida Khalife, Albert N. Bryan,

Joseph Rouhana, Eva Hammond, SAT: 11 SEPT / EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS / ST. THEODORA OF ALEXANDRIA - 4:30 PM Phillip P. Beshara, Adelle Maroun, + Repose of Peter & Judy Dohar by Michael & Georgia Dohar & Families + Repose of George & Virginia and Jean Borak by Mr. & Mrs. Bill Miller Betty Abraham, Joseph Saloom, + Repose of Jaime Cardenas, 1 Year Anniversary, by Joe & Adriana Bishara & Family Judie A. Handel, Habeeb Matta, Joseph P. Joseph, Peter Coury, SUN: 12 SEPT / EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS / ST. CORNELIUS THE CENTURION Thomas Barkett, Justin Ross Treharn

8:30AM SHUT-INS AT HOME: + Repose of Joe Hanna by Matthew & Salma Hallett Frank Santisi, Jr., Liz Manser, + Repose of George Rohan, Sr. by Samir & Yolla Boulos M. Charlotte Mike, Marie Eckenrode, + Repose of Elizabeth Ellis by Danny & Catherine Thomas Tom Dohar, Helene D’Apolito, 10:00AM Ida Michael, Walt Sardich, + Repose of Maoune El-Hayek Mikhael by Family Vail Rohan, Bruce Joseph, + Repose of Adelle Maroun, 1 Year Anniversary, by Family Alan Mike + Repose of Samia Joubran by the Thomas & Catherine Abraham Family + 40-day Liturgy for Michel Ishac by Family SHUT-INS: Karimeh Rafidi (Christine Valley) Bill Hammond (Inn at Poland Way) Helene D’Apolito (Shepherd of the Valley) 3 ways to connect to St. Maron Live Streams Tom Dohar (Austin Woods) YouTube: www.tiny.cc/stmaron Website: https://www.stmaronyoungstown.org Click Liturgy Online on the top right to watch from our website. For emergencies, contact Facebook: www.facebook.com/stmaronyoungstown Fr. Tony Massad at (810)691-7055 SANCTUARY CANDLES - SEPTEMBER UPCOMING EVENTS: In Loving Memory of Thomas M. Joseph & Mary Zachea Joseph by Children, Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren of MCO - Sat., Sept. 11th, 10:00am - 12:00pm Marzano, Joseph & Yardas Families MYO - Sun., Sept. 12th, after 10:00am Liturgy In Loving Memory of Norma Barnes by Tony Khoury Festival Volunteer Potluck Picnic- Sun., Sep. 12th, after 10:00am Liturgy In Loving Memory of George Ellis, Sr. by Family Silver Bullets - Wed., Sept. 15th, 11:00am Adult Faith Group - Fri., Sept. 17th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm ALTAR WINE - SEPTEMBER MCF Teachers Meeting - Sun, Sept. 19th, after 10:00am Liturgy In Loving Memory of Grandpa George & Grandma Jane MYA - Fri., Sept. 24th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm by Sarah, George & Becky Clarke MYO - Sun., Sept. 26th, after 10:00am Liturgy ALTAR BREAD - SEPTEMBER In Loving Memory of Tony Garono, Jr. by Betty Ann Garono & Family FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER POTLUCK PICNIC Sunday, September 12th, after 10:00 am Liturgy Happy Birthday! The church is hosting a picnic in the Rec Area to thank our festival volunteers. Please bring a dish to pass. If rain, in Antioch Hall. Sep 5 Hayek Sep 6 Elizabeth Chahine, Nancy Hanna Sep 7 Sandra Dohar It is with a heavy heart we inform you about the passing of Sep 8 Marie Boulos, Betty Garono, Joseph Joseph, Sayde Gabriel, who entered eternal life on Sunday, Paige Kern, Eleni Zidian August 29th, 2021. Sep 10 Gregory Karas, Dominic Yazbek We extend our sympathies to her son Samir (Samira), her grand- Happy Anniversary! daughters Michelle and Nadine, and her children and grandchildren in Sep 4 Joseph & Rosa Calabria, 22 years Massachusetts and Canada.

William & Karen Rohan, 12 years May God grant repose to Sayde’s soul and peaceful comfort to her Sep 6 Hadi & Nicole Chammas, 12 years family and all who knew and loved her. Sep 7 Anthony & Maria Boulos, 8 years Sep 9 Bruce & Karen Joseph, 43 years Sep 10 Elias & Raina Boulos, 5 years

REGISTER FOR MCF & ARABIC CLASSES TODAY!

MCF begins Sunday, October 3rd after 10:00am Liturgy We invite our youth to join us for this upcoming year in the Maronite Christian Formation Program (MCF). This affords our youth the opportunity to grow in their faith and to also build lasting friendships through the program, all in a safe environment.

Arabic classes begin Saturday, October 9th at 11:00am For ages 6-14 years Cost: $100

MCF/Arabic School registration click here

ALTAR SUPPLIES for 2022 The 2022 schedule is open and altar supplies can be reserved in memory of your loved ones. Altar candles are $20 each, Altar REMINDER - TO ALL FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS: Wine is $25 and Altar Bread is $45. Please return your name tags and lanyards to the church office. We would like to keep them for further use. Weekly Financial Report 8/29/2021 Thank you! Offertory Collection (82 envelopes of 300 used) $4,295.00 LEBANON FAMILIES - We are accepting donations to help Candles $119.00 needy families in Lebanon. To date, we have sponsored more Needy $50.00 than 30 families. Thank you for your generosity!

September Loan Balance $24,456.27 MARIAN COFFEE FUNDRAISER to benefit St. Maron Church 100% Arabica coffee - 1 lb. bags (whole bean or ground) $10 each. Available to purchase after liturgy or by Thank you for your generous donations! contacting the church office.