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St. Jude Maronite FATHER ELIE ABI CHEDID, PASTOR JACK MANHIRE, PH.D.

Parish Council President - Amine Harb Women’s League President - Paula Harb Music Director - Sharon Luhrs Office Manager/Secretary - Barbara Fidler Bulletin Editor - Diane Manhire

Parish Council & Finance Committee Members Khalil Abou-Jaoude • Gail Bell • Stanley Chlastawa MASS TIMES Telma Domingues • Barbara Fidler • Ann Geagea • Amine Harb Saturday Vigil - 5:30 pm Bill Hinshaw • Sheila Love • Elias Maroun • John Smith • Dr. Sam Wakim Sunday: 9:15 am & 11:15 am Daily Mass Tuesday - 6 pm Friday - 12:15 pm

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION as noted

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED & VENERATION OF ST. CHARBEL’S RELIC Every 22nd of the month 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mass at 12:15 pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesdays 9:00 am - noon Thursdays & Weekends - Closed

BAPTISM Call the Parish Office for information. MATRIMONY Arrangements with the Pastor must be made at least six months in advance. One of the parties must be registered in the Parish & attending mass for at least 3 months.

MARONITE CHRISTIAN FORMATION First Sunday after Epiphany (Religious Education) Communion - Saturdays 4 - 5 pm January 11-12, 2020 - Saturdays 2:30-3:30 pm

RECONCILIATION 5555 Dr. Phillips Blvd. • Orlando, FL 32819 Saturdays before the 5:30 pm mass 407-363-7405 phone • 407-363-7793 fax [email protected] COMMUNION FOR THE SICK www.SaintJudeChurch.org Please call the Parish Office at 407-363-7405. facebook.com/stjudemaronitecatholicchurch FROM THE DEACON’S DESK Q. What are the official teachings of the Church concerning the Blessed Mother Mass Intentions Mary? A. There are four dogmas stating Mary’s personal relationship with God and her role Sat 1/11 + C. Gallagher SI by Sean & Mary Maughan in human . 5:30 p.m. 1) Divine Motherhood - Mary’s divine motherhood was proclaimed at the Council Sun 1/12 + Terrence Egan SI by Chris & Carol Devanney of Ephesus in 431. Various names are used to describe Mary’s 9:15 a.m. role as mother of Jesus. She is called “Mother of God” which translates the more accurately stated greek term “” or Sun 1/12 + Fr. Elie & his Family in Special Intention “Birthgiver of God.” 11:15 a.m. by Deacon Jack & Diane Manhire + The holy is the Mother of God since she begot Tues. 1/14 + Health of Janet Chlastawa SI by the Family + according to the flesh the Word of God made flesh. Mary’s Divine Motherhood is embedded in texts defining the person 6 p.m. and natures of Jesus Christ. Thus, the dogma of Divine Fri 1/17 + Leonard R. Adrian RIP by Gina Adrian Motherhood becomes an integral part of the christological 12:15 p.m. dogma. The dogma of Divine Motherhood is generally accepted by all Christian denominations. Sat 1/18 + George Farkas SI by Chris & Carol Devanney 2) Perpetual Virginity - The expression perpetual virginity, 5:30 p.m. ever-virgin, or simply “Mary the Virgin” refers primarily to the conception and birth of Jesus. From the first formulations of Sun 1/19 + Sharon Luhrs Happy Birthday SI by Christine Snyder faith, especially in baptismal formulas or professions of faith, 9:15 a.m. & Family the Church professed that Jesus Christ was conceived without Sun 1/19 + Carole & Bob Hendricks SI by Chris & Carol Devanne human seed by the power of the only. The holds as dogma that Mary was and is 11:15 a.m. Virgin before, in and after Christ’s birth. It stresses thus the radical novelty of the Incarnation and Mary’s no less radical and exclusive dedication to her mission as mother of her Son, WEEKLY COLLECTION Jesus Christ. Vatican II reiterated the teaching about Mary, the Ever-Virgin, by stating that Christ’s birth did not diminish for the weekend of January 4-5, 2020 Mary’s virginal integrity but sanctified it. It also maintains that Jesus Christ was Mary’s only child. The so-called “brothers Sunday Collection/Donations $3,086. and sisters” are close relations. Second Collection 406. 3) - The solemn definition of Mary’s Immaculate Conception is like Divine Motherhood Candles/Gifts 49. and Perpetual Virginity part of the christological doctrine. It Donations 295. stresses the dignity and holiness required to become “Mother of God.” The privilege of the Immaculate Conception is the Coffee 151. source and basis for Mary’s all-holiness as Mother of God. Total Collection $3,987. More specifically, the dogma of the Immaculate Conception states “that the most Blessed Virgin Mary, from the first # of envelopes used: 39 # of attendees: 378 moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege from Almighty God and in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, was kept free of every stain of .” The dogma SECOND COLLECTION suggests that Mary’s life is permanently and intimately related This week: Operational Maintenance to God, and thus she is the all-holy. Original sin provokes Next week: Week of the Faithful Departed disorderliness in thought and behavior, especially with regard to the primacy of God’s presence in our life. Consequently, in declaring Mary immaculately conceived, the Church sees in Mary one who never denied God the least sign of love. Please visit our Gift Shop Thus, the dogma declares that from her beginning Mary was exceptionally holy and in constant union with the sanctifying We have many religious articles in our gift cabinets grace of the Holy Spirit. in the foyer and more downstairs in the Social Hall. 4) The Assumption - This dogma was proclaimed by Pius XII on November 1, 1950. Jesus Christ, Son of God and See Fr. Elie, Deacon Jack, or any of the ushers to Risen Lord, ascended into heaven, a sign of divine power. help you. Thank you for your support. Mary, on the contrary, was elevated or assumed into heaven by the power and grace of God. The dogma states that “Mary, Immaculate Mother of God ever Virgin, after finishing the course of her life on earth, was WELCOME! taken up in body and soul to heavenly glory.” The dogma does We’re so glad you’re here. We hope you find the love not say how the transition from Mary’s earthly state to her heavenly state happened. Did Mary die? Was she assumed to of Christ in our worship and fellowship. To register at heaven without separation of soul and body? The question St. Jude Parish, please complete the remains open for discussion. However, the opinion that Mary passed through death as her Son did, has the stronger support information on the form found at the in tradition. Glorified in body and soul, Mary is already in the entrance to the church and put it in the state that will be ours after the resurrection of the dead. collection basket or drop it off at the parish God Bless You, Deacon Jack [email protected] office. MEMORIALS An excerpt from ' homily on To sponsor a religious gift in memory/honor of your loved one Christmas Eve: for a special intention, please call the parish office Memorials & Special Intentions - $50 each/month) "May we not wait for our neighbors to be good before CURRENT SPONSORS we do good to them, for the Church to be perfect before Altar Candle Sponsors we love her, for others to respect us before we serve ✞ ✞ January - Helen Gibbons RIP by John & Gloria Smith them. Let us begin with ourselves,” he said, saying ✞✞ - Available Sanctuary Lamp Sponsors that to be holy does not consist of lofty actions, but of ✞✞ January - Mary Yerian RIP by John & Gloria Smith choosing to accept and preserve the love and grace ✞✞ February - Ed Beaton RIP by Dorothy Beaton offered by God through the infant Jesus. Altar Bread & Wine Sponsors ✞✞ January - Hajjar Family by Dr. Fouad & Rosalind Hajjar Reflecting on the image of a light appearing in the ✞✞ February thru December '20 - Dr. Ziad & Eddy Mattar & darkness described in the day’s biblical readings, Family - Good Health & Special Intentions the pope in his Mass said this light, while seemingly Charcoal & Incense Sponsors ✞✞ January - Hajjar Family by Dr. Fouad & Rosalind Hajjar mysterious, is “divine love, the love that changes lives, ✞✞ February - Available renews history, liberates from evil, fills hearts with Special Intentions peace and joy.” ✞✞ January - Hajjar Family by Dr. Fouad & Rosalind Hajjar ✞✞ February - Available While a worldly mind set often tends to focus on LECTOR-USHER SCHEDULE giving in order to get, even JANUARY 2020 at Christmas time, Jesus came freely as a tiny, Jan. 11-12 1st Sunday after Epiphany vulnerable child “so that we 2 Cor 10:1-11 & Jn 1:29-34 might love him,” the pope 5:30 p.m. Lector: Sr. Rose (E) said, adding that “His love Ushers: John Shaheen & Dan Vac is non-negotiable: we did 9:15 a.m. Lector: Hank Dressel (E) & Yulla Nieves nothing to deserve it and we will never be able to repay Ushers: Hank Dressel & Michael Araujo it.” 11:15 a.m. Lectors: Sam Wakim (E) & Randa Awad (A) Ushers: Amine Harb & Tony Rouhana On the eve of Jesus’ birth, he said, “we realize that, when we failed to measure up, God became small for Jan. 18-19 2nd Sunday after Epiphany our sake; while we were going about our own business, 2 Cor 4:5-15 & Jn 1:35-42 he came into our midst. Christmas reminds us that God 5:30 p.m. Lector: Leo Black (E) continues to love us all, even the worst of us. Ushers: Kathy Morrell & Dan Vac “Let us receive the gift that is Jesus, in order then to 9:15 a.m. Lector: Maria Clark (E&S) become a gift like Jesus. To become a gift is to give Ushers: Charlie Fernandez & Hank Dressel meaning to life. And it is the best way to change the 11:15 a.m. Lectors: Rania JeBailey (E) & Lillian Farran (A) world,” he said, adding that “we change, the Church Ushers: Amine Harb & Tony Rouhana changes, history changes, once we stop trying to Jan. 25-26 3rd Sunday after Ephiphany change others but try to change ourselves and to make Gal 3:23-29 & Jn 3:1-16 of our life a gift.” 5:30 p.m. Lector: Bob Rodgers (E) Pointing to Jesus, Francis said he did not change Ushers: Donna Harrison & Dan Vac history with words, but with the gift of his life, which was 9:15 a.m. Lector: Jezabelle Kinealy (E&S) offered freely without waiting for humanity to be “good” Ushers: Stanley Chlastawa & Michael Araujo before he came down to earth. 11:15 a.m. Lectors: Nour Zikra (E) & Nader Zikra (A) Ushers: Amine Harb & Tony Rouhana “Dear brother, dear sister, if your hands seem empty, if you think your heart is poor in love, this night is for you,” he said. “The grace of God has appeared, to shine forth in your life. Accept it and the light of Christmas will Today is the shine forth in you.”

First Day "Jesus did not change history with words, but with the gift of his life, which was offered freely without of the waiting for humanity to be “good” before he came Rest of Your Life! down to earth." FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

2Corinthians 10:1-11 Accusation of Weakness Brothers and Sisters: I myself, Paul, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away! — I ask that when I am present I need not show boldness by daring to oppose those who think we are acting according to human standards. Indeed, we live as human beings, but we do not wage war according to human standards; for the weapons of our warfare are not merely human, but they have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every proud obstacle raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ. We are ready to punish every disobedience when your obedience is complete. Look at what is before your eyes. If you are confident that you belong to Christ, remind yourself of this, that just as you belong to Christ, so also do we. Now, even if I boast a little too much of our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of it. I do not want to seem as though I am trying to frighten you with my letters. For they say, “His letters are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.” Let such people understand that what we say by letter when absent, we will also do when present. Praise be to God always!

John 1:29-34 John’s Testimony to Jesus The Apostles said: The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to .” And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.” This is the truth. Peace be with you. NEXT WEEK’S READINGS - 2 Cor 4:5-15 and John 1:35-42

DAILY READINGS St. Jude Prayer Chain GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS! Many of us have prayer requests. Mon.: 2 Cor 10:12-18 & Mk 1:1-8 Your request should be sent to Diane Manhire at Tues.: 2 Cor 11:1-6 & Jn 1:19-28 [email protected]. Please let us know your prayer intention Wed.: 2 Cor 11:7-15 & Jn 3:22-30 and we will send it to the prayer chain. Also if you would like to be Thurs.: 2 Cor 11:18, 22-30 & Jn 3:31-36 added to the prayer chain to pray for all the intentions, please let Diane Fri.: 2 Cor 12:1-10 & Mt 14:1-12 know. We have seen many miracles as a result of our constant prayers. Sat.: 2 Cor 12:11-16 & Jn 10:40-42 Whenever two or three of you come together in My name, I am there with you. Matt 18:20

POPE FRANCIS INTENTIONS MARONITE CALENDARS FOR 2020 The church placed an order this year for JANUARY 2020 50 Maronite calendars 2020. Prayer intention for Evangelization The calendar is printed by “Catholic Extension”. Promotion of World Peace Profit will support vocations. We pray that , followers of other The Maronite calendar help you follow the religions, and all people of goodwill may pro- Maronite Liturgical cycle. mote peace and justice in the world. You can get a calendar from the church for a donation made to the church. Suggested donation $15.

Saint Louis de Montfort wrote: “If you say the faithfully until death, I do assure you that, in spite of the gravity of your sins ‘you shall receive a never-fading crown of glory. If you say the Holy Rosary devoutly every day until death for the purpose of knowing the truth and obtaining contrition and pardon for your sins. Devotion to Holy Mary is the easiest, safest, fastest, most secure, and surest path to Jesus and to our own salvation. If you can do nothing else, resolve to say the Rosary everyday.” Christmas Pageant Participants CALENDAR OF EVENTS Alan Achy Sophia Herrera Celine Achy Nicolas Martinez zzAdoration/Veneration - 22nd of each month Lina Achy Mary Rose Nader Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Michele Ayala Leonardo Pita Veneration of the St. Charbel Relic 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Melissa Ayala Anabella Quintana zzParish Council Mtg. 1st Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. Anthony Aziz Sebastian Quintana Christopher Aziz Sophie Rojas zzConfirmation ClassSaturdays 2:30-3:30 p.m. Grace Boutros Isabella Singh zzCommunion Class Saturdays 4:00-5:00 p.m. Isabela, Feaster Nathan Singh Fabiola, Galindez Juan Troconiz Irwing Galindez Eyling Veliz January Alexander Hendileh Eileen Villalobos 13 St. James of Nisibis Marcela, Hernandez 15 Our Lady of the Seeds God Bless All of Them! 16 Chains of St. Peter They did a great job! 21 - St. Agnes 24 - St. 31 - St. John Bosco Remember Those Who Have Gone Before Us! THE WEEK OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED Feb. 16 All faithfully departed will be remembered at all Divine during this week beginning with the on Saturday, February 15. If you would like your loved ones remembered, please enclose a list of their names with your donation in an envelope and either put it in the collection basket or send it to On January 15, in the Maronite Church we celebrate the Parish Office. Please send your requests. If your the feast of Our Lady of the Seeds. request is not received by Sunday, February 9, it may This is one of the feasts devoted to Mary in the not be possible to include the names of your loved ones Maronite liturgical calendar and is unique to it. They in the Bulletin but they will still be remembered actually symbolize the Mystery of the . They in all the Liturgies. form the ingredients for bread and wine, linking the Virgin Mary to the Holy Eucharist.

ARE YOU ON OUR Inspired by the imagery of Ephrem, Mary’s EMAIL LIST? womb received Jesus. We are reminded of this in our If you haven’t been receiving the Liturgy at the hymn for the transfer of offerings: bulletin by email, please let us know. The bulletin is usually sent out a few days before the weekend. Call the Alleluia! Our Lord Jesus said Parish Office at 407-363-7405 or “I am the Bread of Life. [email protected]. From the Father I was sent as Word without flesh to give new life. PARISH ROOF DONATION UPDATE Of the Virgin Mary I was born, As of the 1-5-2020 weekend, total donations for the taking flesh as man; new roof total $27,303 from 51 parish families (which as good earth receives a seed, represents 12% of our parish registration) donating her womb received me. towards this campaign. Donations are still being Priestly hands now lift me high accepted and would be greatly appreciated towards the goal of the $42,500 for the new roof. This did not above the altars.” include the prior expenses trying to repair all the leaks. Alleluia! Our gifts, Lord, receive.