9, 10 March 2013 * Sunday of the Paralytic

9, 10 March 2013 * Sunday of the Paralytic St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church 3 Appleton Street, Waterville, ME 04901-6630 Office: Phone: 207-872-8515 E-Mail: [email protected] Pastor: The Rev. Larry Jensen Deacon: Rev. Mr. Peter P. Joseph 872-2225 Subdeacon: Steve Crate 872-9257 NEW Web Site Address http://www.sjmaronite.org

“The Eastern Rites are the Treasure of the Catholic Church” Pope John XXIII

Liturgies: Saturday 4:00 p.m., * Sunday 10:00 a.m. * Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. in the St. Jude Chapel The Miraculous Medal and the St Jude Novenas are on Tuesday following the 9 a.m. Liturgy Sick Calls: To receive the Eucharist and/or the Anointing of the Sick, Please call Fr. Larry. Confessions: A Half-hour before all scheduled Liturgies, emergencies, and by appointment. Baptisms: Call the Office Marriage: Call the Office 6 months before you finalize a date for your wedding and book your reception.

*Suggested donation for the Sanctuary Candles, St. Jude Chapel $20, St Joseph Church $20, for the Altar Bread, $25, and the Wine, $25. Suggested offering for Liturgies: $10 for weekdays - $15 for weekends.

Choir Director: Fefa Deeb Sacristans: Yvonne Nemer, Theresa Nemer & Laurie Nale Teachers DRE: 3-5th Lenore Boles K-1st Rosanna Joseph 2nd Jane Lee Parish Council: David Elias, Frank Griffin, David Lee, Gerald Joseph, Rosanna Joseph, Kevin Michaud, Susan Mitchell, Katrina Plourde, & Aaron Rowden. Ex-officio: Deacon Peter Joseph, Subdeacon Steve Crate, Lenore Boles DRE, & Paula Mitchell. Rosary Sodality

Mark 2:1-12 When Jesus returned to Capernaum never seen anything like this.” after some days, it became known that he was at Dear Parishioners and Friends: home. Many gathered together so that there was It is not wise to tear someone’s roof apart but it no longer room for them, not even around the door, does get the point across. They were so and he preached the word to them. They came confident in the power in the Word of Jesus bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. they were willing to face the repercussions of Unable to get near Jesus because of the crowd, their destructive act. they opened up the roof above him. After they had broken through, they let down the mat on which the All they were concerned about was how much paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, he they wanted Jesus to heal this man. None of us said to the paralytic, “Child, your sins are forgiven.” are asked to tear a roof off for a healing but Now some of the scribes were sitting there asking many times we do have to tear down the walls themselves, “Why does this man speak that way? we build around us that block out God’s power He is blaspheming. Who but God alone can forgive over our lives. sins?” Jesus immediately knew in his mind what How many “roofs” do we have blocking out the they were thinking to themselves, so he said, “Why will of God for our lives? Staying close the Lord are you thinking such things in your hearts? Which is not always easy; believing in His power is is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are even more of a challenge. It is difficult to forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, pick up your mat and change our life style even when we know it will walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth” — he said to make us a more healthy and happy person in the paralytic, “I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, the future. We struggle to give up the short- and go home.” He rose, picked up his mat at once, lived pleasure of certain foods and behaviors. and went away in the sight of everyone. They were Good friends help us get through our barriers. all astounded and glorified God, saying, “We have When we really trust someone, and are able to share our deepest thoughts, our barriers and Be sure your cell phone is off or silenced challenges come into a healing light. Friends 2 nd Collection – Mar 10th School Subsidy that are true and concerned about what is best Liturgy will begin on page 238, Creed p 748 for us, encourage us to grow toward the Lord Pre-Anaphora p-749, and grow in physical and spiritual health. Anaphora of St John p 815. Forgiving sins is difficult because we have to face and admit we need forgiveness. Most Liturgy Intentions serious illnesses are obvious and the Sat 9 4:00 p.m. discomfort and pain thrusts us forward to plea † Thomas & Josephine Maroon and find relief and healing. The pain of sin is By Badiha Spencer not nearly as obvious as physical pain, and so Sun 10 10:00 a.m. we are tempted to ignore our spiritual and † Fernande Bard moral health. Keep nurturing the Faith, trust in By Ryan & Mary Bard the Lord and he will bring us to the light. When the servers go to the side altar, those who Aboona will be carrying the gifts may go at this time.

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH Mon 11 Father’s day off Heal Your servants, who are sick, Tue 12 9:00 a.m. O Lord, and send them help Intention Available And comfort from Your holy place. Wed13 9:00 a.m. Intention Available Those who seek our prayers: Theresa Clark, Grace Crowther, Dianne Fjeldheim, Herb Jabar, Albert Thu 14 9:00 a.m. Joseph, Theresa Lee, Kendra Maroon, Hope Intention Available Murphy, Tala Poulin, and Virginia Poulin. Fri 15 9:00 a.m. Be sure to let Aboona know if you would like a name † Caroline Nale added or removed. By Mark & Laurie Nale Sat 16 4:00 p.m. February Devotions Celebrated by Bishop Greg Sanctuary Candles † Fr. James Gower St. Joseph 14 days Sanctuary Candle By Yvonne & Theresa Nemer For Bernard Thomas Sun 17 10:00 a.m. By his family 25 Anniversary Liturgy of Fr. Larry † Vocations to the Maronite Church St. Jude 7-Day Sanctuary Candle By Fr. Larry Special Intention By Gerard E. Brouillard New Liturgical Books We received the New Liturgical Books this week. Altar Bread & Altar Wine : You might have to take Liturgical Book from another Special Intentions pew if there is not one for you to use. In time the, Deacon Peter Joseph they will wind up being distributed according to where people actually are sitting. Altar Server Robes We will need patience and time to adjust to the Parishioners who wish to help us off-set the cost of rewording of many of the prayers. new robes for our altar servers may do so by Please handle them carefully and respectfully. If indicating “Robes” in the memo section of their you have a child that might mishandle them, be checks or by marking an envelope on the outside sure to provide another item for them to be with the word “Robes”. Thank you for your entertained with. continued support.

Deepest Sympathy Food Pantry - February We extend our condolences to Tony Joseph, of our Crackers Jelly or jam parish, who mourns the loss of his sister, Celia John, Toilet Tissue Personal care items who recently passed away. May she rest in peace with our Lord and Savior. Thank you for caring! Liturgy Helps: Last Week’s Collection Regular Collection $2,059.00 Sunday of the Paralytic 1 Timothy 5:24-6:5 Mark 2:1-12 Fuel Collection 4 p.m. Feb 9 Lila Hallowell Not only is our parish warm in its welcome to others, we 10 a.m. 10 Subdeacon Stephen Crate also want to keep the church at a warm comfortable temperature throughout the winter. Sunday of the Man Born Blind 2 Corinthians 10:1-7 Mark 10:46-52 2012-2013 Budget for Fuel $15,000.00 4 p.m. Feb 16 Lenore Boles Fuel Collection to date $6,096.00 10 a.m. 17 Rev. Brian Robison God bless you for your generosity EVENTS FOR MARCH If you are not receiving envelopes and would like to start, please let the office know. Sun 10 Rosary Sodality meets after Litrugy Gone a lot? Please consider electronic giving. You Thu 14 6 p.m. Choir Practice can contact your bank to schedule your contribution Fri 15 4:30 – 6:30 Haddock Chowder to be sent to St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Chuch. 15 6:45 p.m. Lenten Devotions Stations and Veneration of the Cross Sign up Sheet for the 25 th Anniversary Dinner Sat 16 Bishop Greg celebrates the 4 p.m. All parishioners are invited to the March 17th Dinner for Liturgy followed by a Soup Dinner Aboona Larry’s 25th Anniversary. The Knights of Sun 17 25th Anniversary Celebration Columbus will be serving their traditional St. Patrick’s Thu 21 6 p.m. Choir Practice Day Corn Beef, Ham, and Cabbage Dinner. Please be Fri 22 4:30 – 6:30 Haddock Chowder sure let us know if you will be there. Final Haddock Supper until Lent 2014 22 6:45 p.m. Lenten Devotions Refusing to hope Stations and Veneration of the Cross is nothing more than a decision to die. ~ Bernie S. Siegel, M.D. Holy Week Schedule

Lenten Supper – Haddock Chowder Sun 24 Hosanna / Sha’neenee (Palm Sunday) The Immaculate Heart of Mary Council of the Knights At 9:45 The children will be assigned of Columbus will once again be offering their famous their big brother or sister and given their Haddock Chowder Suppers during the Lenten Season candle to process with during the this year right here at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Liturgy. Church. Thu 28 7 p.m. Washing of the feet The suppers will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will feature a large bowl of haddock fish chowder, biscuit, And Eucharistic Procession dessert and beverage for a donation of $6.00. Fri 29 12 Noon Signing of the Chalice Dates: March 8th, 15th, and 22nd. 7 p.m. Procession, Veneration, and Stations of the Cross and the Veneration of the cross will Burial of Our Lord and Savior follow the supper starting at 6:45. Sat 30 9 a.m. Service of Light and Forgiveness O Christ, the only-begotten Son and Word of the Father, you came down to us in your mercy SATURDAY’S LITURGY WILL BE AT and compassion. You chose to show the extent 8 p.m. Not 4 p.m. of your affection and love, by telling the LITURGY OF THE RESURRECTION paralytic to take up his mat and to walk in the Sat 30 8 p.m. Liturgy of the Resurrection sight of the crowd, that all might believe in your Sun 31 10 a.m. Liturgy of the Resurrection divinity. Coffee Schedule The person who says it cannot be done should not 3/10 Lenore Boles Elizabeth Wilson interrupt the person doing it. 3/17 ABOONA's ANNIVERSARY 3/24 PALM Sunday ~ Chinese Proverb 3/31 Mary Nader Roseanna Joseph 4/7 Kelly Elias Cindy Elias O Holy Spirit of God be the Power that 4/14 Sharon Crowe Pam Casavant enlightens the minds of those who will Lebanese Supper 4/28, Hafli - 10/5 choose our next earthly Shepherd. Dust off your Hafli jar; ink in this date for a great time. READERS SCHEDULE Lenten Retreat We will finish up our Lenten Retreat this Sunday Come Holy Spirit, and bless us with a 3rd Video Spiritual Talk 12:15 – 1:15 Shepherd to lead us in these troubled times.“The Catholic Church, East and West, The Bishop’s Visit breaths as two lungs in the same body” Bishop Greg will be arriving early Saturday Blessed John Paul II afternoon the 16th and will be leaving mid Sunday Afternoon the 17th.. LEBANESE CUISINE He will be celebrating the Saturday 4 p.m. Liturgy 34 Temple Street * Waterville, ME 04901 and says the NEW LITURGICAL books will be 207-873-7813 here by then, will be using it. All are invited to attend both the Saturday and the Sunday Liturgy. Waterville Florist Sunday’s Liturgy, I will be the main celebrant and Thank you for your weekly flower donations Bishop Greg will concelebrate with the visiting 287 Upper Main Street clergy. Tel: 207-872-7422 also 888-616-48880

GALLANT FUNERAL HOME INC. LENTEN REGULATIONS John O. Gallant, CFSP, Owner/Director 10 Elm Street * Waterville, ME 04901 Abstinence from meat is observed on all the Fridays Tel 873-3393 Fax 877-7106 * Website: gallantfh.com of Lent by all faithful from the ages of 18 to 65. Fasting from all food and drink (except water and GHM Insurance Agency medicine) is to be observed on Great Friday of the Auto * Home* Business * Life * Benefits Crucifixion. Optional would be the traditional 51 Main Street – Downtown Waterville abstinence from meat on Wednesdays. Those who Tel: 207-873-5101 www.ghmagency.com are unable to fast because of ill health must perform other penances and acts of charity. GRONDIN’S CERTIFIED DRY CLEANERS 259 Main Street - Waterville, ME 04901 Birthdays in March 207-872-8132 2 Nicole Mitchell 20 Theresa Nemer Century 21 – Surette Real Estate 5 Janet George 21 Zoe Derosby Pam Casavant - Partner/ Associate Broker 9 Ben Hodgkin 22 James Hodgkin Tel: 207-873-5634 Ext 219 9 Yvette Mitchell 23 Alfred M. Joseph e-mail: [email protected] 10 Rylee Constable 24 Nicholas Lee web: www.surette-realestate.com 12 Jessica Roy 26 Daniel Plourde 14 Katherine Taddeo 26 Dot Gallant JOKAS’ Discount Beverage 15 Brent Williams 26 Renee Mower 52 Front Street - Tel: 207-873-6228 16 Joseph Taddeo 27 Robbie Mitchell Central Maine’s Complete Package Store 17 Nicholas McCann 27 Gerald Joseph 18 John P Mitchell 28 Julia Bard Joseph’s Market 18 Debbie Nale 29 Thomas Casavant 74 Front Street * Tel: 207-873-3364 19 Jake Hodgkin 30 Ethan Casavant E-mail: [email protected] 20 James Boles 31 Maria Bouchard Web: www.Josephmkt.com 20 Erika Schroeder 31 Kati Trinward SII Investments, Inc. Anniversaries for March One Silver Street - Tel: 207-872-8689 11 Craig & Jennifer Derosby Lawrence D. Griffin, MBA 16 Joseph & Sara Taddeo Nothing at all will be attempted if all possible Let Aboona know if you would like your name added to objections must first be overcome. the Birthday and/or Anniversary list. ~ Samuel Johnson

Church Etiquette Refrain from long and loud conversations, no food or drinks in church, no leaving of pews during the reading of Check to see if your cell phone is off. Modest clothing is the Gospel and the Consecration of the Bread and Wine, expected and appreciated.