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Saint Ann Church • Maronite Rite A Catholic of the Antiochian Syriac

Jurisdiction: of of Brooklyn (http://stmaron.org/) Eparchial Bishop: Most Reverend Gregory John MANSOUR, S.T.L. 109 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Tel: (718) 237-9913; Fax: (718) 243-0444 Pastor: Reverend George BOUCHAAYA, M.L.M. (Congregation of Maronite Lebanese Missionaries) Church, Office & Rectory 1919 Third Avenue, Watervliet, NY 12189 Phone: (518) 272-6073; For Emergency ONLY, call Father George at (518) 466-0868 E-Mail: [email protected] | Website: www.stann1905.com

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Mass Schedule Parish Vocations Sundays: 10:00 AM | Tuesdays – Saturdays: 7:30 AM Priesthood: Chorbishop Joe Kaddo, (Pastor of St. Anthony Fall River) Holy Days of Obligation: Religious Life: Paul HOOVER of the Most Holy Monastery Vigil Liturgy: 6:30 PM | Actual Feast Day: 7:30 AM Candidate to subdiaconate: Richard THORNTON Office Hours CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS Tuesday through Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Mondays: office is closed. | Saturdays: by appointment. Parish Pastoral Council As an advisory Board, this council meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month. LITURGICAL SERVICES – President: Rosemary PATNODE. Daughters of St. Ann Sacraments of & Confirmation This woman’s organization meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 Please call the parish office for arrangements 3 weeks to the PM. – President: Patti THORNTON. celebration of the Sacrament. Parents & Godparents should meet with the Pastor to schedule a date & arrange for proper parental preparation. St. Maron Men’s Society This men’s organization meets on the 1st Sunday of each month after Mass. – & Reconciliation President: Al PATNODE. Confession can be heard before and after Liturgies or by appointment Junior MYO Sacrament of Matrimony (Marriage) The Junior MYO is a group of young people 10 years old and up. The For Weddings, 6 months advance notice is required in order that proper Youth organization meets on the last Sunday of every month after 10 am preparation may be made for the celebration of the Sacrament. Mass in the church. – Coordinator: Carol SHUFELT. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Religious Education If a family member is seriously ill at home or in a hospital, or they are Religious Education is available for all children in 1st through 6th grades. unable to come to Church and would like to receive communion at home, Classes are scheduled for 1 Friday and 1 Saturday a month. – Coordinator: Sr please call the parish office to arrange for Communion, Confession or the Florence Joseph FLAHERTY, D.C. Anointing of the Sick with Holy oil. The list is updated every Thursday; if you would like to add a name, please St. Ann Liturgical Choir call the parish office no later than Wednesday. Choir practice takes place the first Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. No Funerals special training is required. – Director: Richard THORNTON. Please contact the Pastor as soon as possible after the death of a loved one. Family & Sanctity of Life Committee The Purpose of this committee is to promote within our parish prayer, Mass Intention Dedications education, and action in the defense of all life. Meets on the 2nd Sunday of If you would like to have a mass dedicated, Mass cards are available for each month after 10 AM Mass. – Chairperson: Richard THORNTON. various intentions including memorials. Your voluntary gifts of any amount are gratefully accepted. Mass reservations should be made in advance. Liturgical & Spiritual Committee You can request an announced or an unannounced Mass Intentions to be said for a living or deceased family member, friend or loved one by calling the parish office or sending an e-mail to schedule intentions. Upcoming events – Mark your calendars Upcoming MEETINGS Sun Feb 2 St. Maron Luncheon & Massabki Award Celebration Sun Feb 09 Mass of St. Maron Men’s Society Wed Feb 5 Parish Pastoral Council Sun Feb 16 World Day of Prayer for the sick / Sunday of the Sun Feb 9 St. Maron Men’s Society Righteous & Just: Healing Mass and Family and Sanctity of Life Committee Anointing of the Sick Mass Thu Feb 20 Daughters of St. Ann Sun Feb 16 (11.30 am) Parish Town Hall Meeting (2014 Parish Budget) Note: Choir practice is cancelled for February!

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Altar Gifts for Feb 2014 Acts 8:14-25 Lk 18:11-19 In memory of Dorothy RILEY. 7:30 am Divine Liturgy Requested by Thomas Riley, Sr. The Sanctuary Lamp burns continuously, reminding us of Christ, Fri, Feb 7; the eternal and everlasting light. 2 Cor 3:1-6 Jn 7:37-39 It is proper and fitting to offer our Sanctuary lamp in memory, to 7:30 am Divine Liturgy honor a loved one or for a special intention. Sat, Feb 8; The 2014 Calendar is now available to register your intentions. These 2 Cor 3:7-14 Jn 19:28-37 are scheduled on a first-come- first-served-basis to ensure an equal 7:30 am Divine Liturgy opportunity for everyone. Contact the office to arrange your memorial. Sun, Feb 9 – Feast of St. Maron (Actual) Divine Liturgy Intentions Sunday of the Priests Season of the Glorious Epiphany 2 Tim 3:10-17 Jn 12:23-30 th Sun, Feb 2 – 4 Sunday after Epiphany The Divine Liturgy intentions are in memory of: Feast of St. Maron  Eileen KELLY, requested Evelyn Hakim Presentation of Christ in the Temple For the blessing and special intentions of: Rom 7:1-6 Jn 4:5-7, 9-26 Good health of Cancer patients, our sick & homebound The Divine Liturgy intentions are in memory of: Ushers David Nicholas, Richard Peters  Nawal FAKHOURY, requested by the Daughters of St. Greeter Richard Peters Ann Ar. Lector Georgette Hannoush  Yasmine Michel FRANGIEH, Sayed Frangie’s mother- En. Lector Bob Stolar in-law; requested by St. Ann’s Intercessions Gabriella Hannoush For the blessing and special intentions of: ’s Feb Prayer Intentions For deceased and living recipients of the Silver Massabki Elders: That the Church and society may respect the wisdom Award of St. Ann Parish and experience of older people. For living and deceased members of St. Ann’s Collaboration in Evangelization: That priests, religious, and For all those who have made commitments in the lay people may work together with generosity. , on the occasion World Day for Consecrated Life Pray for our Sick and Homebound For the emotional, physical, and spiritual healing of all Heal Your servants, who are sick, O Lord, and send them help and comfort from Your holy place. those impacted by human trafficking on the occasion of the National Day of Prayer for Victims and Wadad FRANGIE, Chantelle BOUDIWAN, Jay MOONEY, Chas TANGREDI, Paul STAVIS, Foutine FRANGIE, Joyce & Christy FIRSTIUN, Juliann HALLAL, Donata Survivors of Human Trafficking (Feb. 8) CALDARONI, Alisa BURKE, Jamileh K-MOUAWAD, Caroline-Marjorie FIELDS, Della Good health of Cancer patients, our sick & homebound MAWAD, Katherine RIBUSTELLI, Marilyn MARVIN, Margaret McDonough; Pauline NAHAL, Sarah BRENENSTUHL, Thomas RILEY, Sr., Gail MOFFRE, Ellen DEEB Ushers Al Patnode, Sayed Frangie Greeter Gerard Golden Requested prayers from the Book of prayers Ar. Lector Rita Frangieh  The speedy recovery of Ellen Deeb. En. Lector Al Nahal  For a young man who is suffering from Intercessions Karen Rezey depression and has lost his desire for everything.  For children in the foster care system and the Weekly Schedule families who care for them. Mon, Feb 3; Sts. Simeon the Venerable and Anna the  For adopted children, their adoptive families and Prophetess, C the mothers who arranged for their adoption. Rom 7:7 - 13 Jn 4:31-38 February BIRTHDAYS NO Divine Liturgy As they celebrate their birthdays this month, we hold up to Tue, Feb 4; Rom 7:14-25 Jn 4:39-42 God the lives of: 7:30 am Divine Liturgy 1 Elizabeth Karrat 3 Albert Hannoush 6 John Karrat 10 MaryLou Carroll Wed, Feb 5; St. Agatha, M Acts 8:4-13 Lk 9:51-56 20 Gabriella Hannoush 7:30 am Divine Liturgy We ask that many blessings be theirs in the coming year. Thu, Feb 6; "Apart from the cross, there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven." - St. Rose of Lima Page 2

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Schedule of Coffee Hour Sponsors St. Maron’s Luncheon Sign-up sheets are in the binder on the table in front of St. Ann St. Ann’s Parish family will celebrate the Feast of St. in the main entrance of the church. Maron with a Divine Liturgy (Sunday, Feb 02 at Please consider sponsoring Sunday refreshments. Thank you. 10:00am) in his honor and by holding a luncheon at the Feb 02 Luncheon of St. Maron Church Hall. The luncheon is a potluck dinner and is Feb 09 Daughters of St. Ann in honor of St. Maron Men’s Society open to all members of the parish, their families and Feb 16 Sayed Frangie and Family friends. The festivities will include the awarding of the Feb 23 AVAILABLE 2013 Silver Massabki Medal. Mar 02 AVAILABLE We are also setting up on Saturday, Feb 01 at 4pm. Volunteers are needed and appreciated! nd Please contact the organizers, below, to confirm your 2 Special Collections for Feb attendance, indicate the number in your party and the 2/02 Building Fund dish you will provide for the luncheon. 2/09 Fuel & Heat For more information, please contact Gerard 2/16 Assessment/ Bishop Appeal Golden on his cell-phone 518-506-3099 or on his 2/24 email: [email protected]; You can also contact Patti Thornton at: [email protected] Your Gift to God for Jan. 26 Thanks for your support! Counted by Ron Bagley, Thomas Riley, Sr. Sincere Condolences Weekly Offering $1518.00 We join with the entire parish in offering our sincere Assessment / Bishop Appeal $50.00 condolences to Sayed Frangie and Family on the passing of Snow Removal $20.00 Sayed’s mother-in-law, Yasmine Michel FRANGIEH, who US Catholic Bishops Worldwide Charities $117.00 passed away recently in . May her memory be eternal in the hearts and minds of her TOTAL $1705.00 loved ones. Please keep them in your prayers. Eternal rest Thank You for your generosity and continued commitment grant unto her, O Lord! to your parish! Please consider increasing your weekly donation, and don’t forget to make up the Sundays you are Congratulations absent. We are counting on your efforts. Congratulations to Michelle RAHAL,

the daughter of Robert & Rindala, whose Schedule for Collection Counters artwork has been selected for the "annual Jan 26 Richard Thornton, Sr. & Ronald Bagley ’s Week" art exhibit at the Feb 2 Rosemary Patnode, Georgette Hannoush Empire State Plaza. We are very proud of Feb 9 Thomas Riley Sr. & Rolla Mooney you, Misha. Feb 16 Richard Thornton, Sr. & Ronald Bagley Feb 23 Rosemary Patnode, Georgette Hannoush

Congratulations to Theresa Shufelt, the via Twitter - @Pontifex daughter of Clayton & Carol SHUFELT, It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only for making the Dean’s List. Very proud of with our words, but with our actions. you, Theresa. Keep up the good work. Religious Education Update on Ellen DEEB Classes resume on Friday, Jan. 24. Please note the Mrs. Ellen DEEB fell at her house last week and was following schedule and have children present with seriously injured. She fractured a vertebra in her neck, but the sufficient time to allow for class setup. Please keep our spinal column is not injured. She has been fitted with a neck program in your prayers. brace and is recovering in a rehabilitation center. According to her family, the next couple of weeks will be Saturday Feb 8 10:30am – 12:30pm very difficult as she undergoes physical therapy. Please keep Friday Feb 21 4:15 – 6 pm her in your prayers. If you would like to send flowers or visit her (after Friday Mar 7 4:15 – 6 pm contacting the family), here is the contact information. Friday Mar 21 4:15 – 6 pm Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center 180 Washington Ave Extension Blessing of Homes during Epiphany Rehabilitation Center House Blessings are traditionally conducted in the Albany, New York 12203 weeks following Epiphany. Father George will visit your Phone: (518) 456-7831 / Fax: (518) 456-1563 home, shop and/or your place of business, to sprinkle www.daughtersofsarah.org the Holy Water. If interested, please talk with Father George to schedule a visit.

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talent and treasure on a parish, regional or national level. The The Maronite Church - a brief history Silver Massabki Medal is awarded at the parish level to an Of all the Eastern rite Churches, the Maronite Church is the individual or couple. The Gold Massabki Medal is awarded at only one known by the name of a person—St. Maron. Born in the National Convention. the middle of the fourth century, St. Maron was a , who, by his holiness and the miracles he worked, attracted many St. Ann’s Silver Massabki Recipients followers. After his death around the year 410, his monastic 1975 Michael DEETS (+ 1987) disciples built a large monastery in his honor, from which other monasteries were founded. 1976 Frank P. GAZELEY (+ 2004) The followers of St. Maron, both and laity, were 1978 Alfred (+ 2000) & Lilian DEEB always faithful to the teaching of the Pope. The Maronite 1980 Wadad FRANGIE Church is the only one among the Eastern Churches that has 1988 Edith PATNODE (+ 2011) always maintained its bonds with Rome and the Successor of St. Peter. In fact, in 517, as controversy continued to rage over 1989 Carol Ann SHUFELT the decisions of the (451) regarding 1995 Adele MAZLOOM (+ 2007) Christ as “true God and true Man,” persecution of the 1996 Richard THORNTON Maronites broke out which resulted in the martyrdom of 350 Maronite monks on account of their defense of the Council’s 2011 Georgette HANNOUSH decrees. Because of this, the Maronites were also known as 2012 Henry NAHAL the “Chalcedonians.” Even today, on the feast of Peter 2013 To be announced after Homily and Paul, our liturgy prays: “O Lord, preserve your children from all error St. Blaise - Bishop and Martyr (February 3) or deviation, grant us to live and die Physician. Bishop of Sebaste, proclaiming: ‘Our faith is the faith of Peter, the Armenia. Lived in a cave on Mount faith of Peter is our faith!’” Argeus. Healer of men and animals; according to legend, sick animals During the seventh century, the Maronites again suffered would come to him on their own for persecution and fled for refuge to the mountains of Lebanon. help, but would never disturb him at There they maintained and grew in their Christian faith and prayer. culture. At the time of the , close bonds were Agricola, governor of Cappadocia, established by the Maronites with the West which have came to Sebaste to persecute endured to this day. Later on, the sent missionaries Christians. His huntsmen went into to Lebanon, and in 1584, Pope Gregory XIII established the the forests of Argeus to find wild Maronite Seminary in Rome. Thus throughout history, there animals for the arena games, and found many waiting outside have been continuous and close relations between the Blaise’s cave. Discovered in prayer, Blaise was arrested, and Maronites in the East and western countries in Europe.. Agricola tried to get him to recant his faith. While in prison, The Silver Massabki Award Blaise ministered to and healed fellow prisoners, including The National Apostolate of Maronites (NAM) is the official saving a child who was choking on a fish bone; this led to the apostolate of the laity sanctioned by the Eparchy of Saint blessing of throats on Blaise’s feast day. Maron and the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon. Thrown into a lake to drown, Blaise stood on the surface Since its inception in 1963, NAM's goal has continued to be and invited his persecutors to walk out and prove the power of one of service to the Maronite Church and its people. NAM's their gods; they drowned. When he returned to land, he was basic purpose is to serve the Maronite clergy and laity of the martyred by being beaten, his flesh torn with wool combs United States. NAM does this by continually working to unify (which led to his association with and patronage of those the laity and being a common link between the laity and involved in the wool trade), and then beheading. clergy. It also helps preserve the Syriac-Maronite tradition in Blaise has been extremely popular for centuries in both the several ways: by making people more aware of our rich Eastern and Western Churches. In 1222 the Council of Oxford heritage, by fostering pride in our church and by strengthening prohibited servile labour in England on his feast. He is one of it for future generations. the Fourteen Holy Helpers. The National Apostolate of Maronites operates according to Prayer to St. Blaise a constitution approved by the Eparchial Bishops of Saint Saint Blaise, pray for us that we may not suffer from illnesses Maron and Our Lady of Lebanon. of the throat and pray that all who are suffering be healed To support these purposes, NAM sponsors and coordinates numerous programs which are financed through memberships by God's love. Amen. and the national convention profits, and NAM's annual spring BLESSING OF THE THROATS raffle. The highest honors bestowed on a NAM member are the Will take place during Holy Silver and Gold Massabki awards which are presented annually. These awards, named after three martyred Maronite Communion on Sunday, February 2. Brothers who refused to renounce their faith, are presented to members of the Maronite Church who have contributed time,

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the examples of their lives, the transmission of their writings, Welcome to our Visitors! and their prayer today.” For the kinesthetic and emotional Thank you for joining us today. We hope you will us faith learners, the saints are priceless teachers, since they too with your presence again. Though not well known in the were sinners like us, and they inspire us to strive for west, the is comprised of 22 Churches, 21 sanctification. It’s inevitable that after reading about the Eastern and 1 Western Church. The Eastern Catholic saints, humility and hope will be our classmates. Churches refer to those that developed in the eastern half of 4. Know Yourself. A regular examination of conscience the Roman Empire, including the communities that derived and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are incomparable tools to from them, and are in communion with Rome. The Maronite faithful persevere in the faith of their learning, because they reveal to us the sinners we are in the ancestors, spiritually united with each other in the Church light of Christ’s love and forgiveness, and in that perspective throughout the world. By a consistent Christian witness, we gain true self-knowledge. St. Augustine taught that animated by the beautiful theological and spiritual heritage knowledge of self is a crucial step to knowledge of God. One which they have received, the Maronite Church contributes without the other endangers us with the pride of the Pharisees. in a unique way to the ongoing renewal and upbuilding of the 5. Stay close to Mary. Our Lady was Jesus’ first teacher, entire Catholic Church. and she was His first . When we meditate on her life, For additional information, you can visit the Catholic and ask for her intercession through the rosary, she will Encyclopedia or other online resource. provide us with the appropriate earthly teachers at the perfect teaching moments of our lives. If we consecrate ourselves to CATECHISM: You Don’t Know Squat her Immaculate Heart, she will be our teacher to hasten our Anabelle Hazard sanctification. St. Louis de Montfort wrote: “[Mary] is a great It’s really too bad that while the legal profession mandates wonder worker especially in the interior of souls.” continuing education for its members to maintain their It’s never too late to learn anything. As you study more licenses, the Catholic Church won’t revoke a Catholic’s status about your faith, you’ll probably realize that you don’t really for failure to continue learning about his faith. I don’t huff this know Jack. But you’ll come to know Jesus Christ. out with a self-righteous tsk tsk, demanding the excommunication of poorly catechized Catholics. Rather, I World day for consecrated life snuffle out a deep sigh that the incentive to study our rich faith World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in the isn’t so imminent, when more than a profession is at stake. Church on Sunday, February 2, 2014 and in parishes on the Regrettably, the consequences of our ignorance becomes weekend of February 1-2, 2014. Please pray for all those who apparent only on Judgment Day when there are no do-overs. have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to I’ve been schooled in Catholic schools for all my educated thank them on their special day. May they continue to be life, and yet there were several eye openers in store for me inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God's gift during my adult years. The most unpleasant of surprises was of their vocation. when I discovered that I was taught erroneous opinions and In 1997, Pope John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for heresy contrary to the Magisterium. From that, the one lesson women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is I know is this: I don’t know squat about everything, and I will attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on spend eternity learning even more. February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the Though we have a Church that loves to keep teaching us, it day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is is up for us to seek out continuing education. Here are five the light of the world. So too, those in consecrated life are concrete ways to learn more about our faith: called to reflect light of Jesus Christ to all peoples. The 1. Aim to be more than a Sunday Catholic. The Eucharist celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life is transferred “is the source and summit of all Christian life.” (Catechism to the following Sunday in order to highlight the gift of 1324) When we receive Our Lord more than our Sunday consecrated persons for the whole Church. obligation demands, “the fruit of Eucharistic graces” (1390) Prayer for Consecrated Persons will correspondingly multiply in our souls and help us “achieve intimate union with Jesus Christ” (1391). God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to Additionally, listening to scripture and reflecting on the serve in your Son’s Kingdom as sisters, brothers, religious homily fosters the word of God to be instrumental in our priests, consecrated virgins, and , as well as spiritual growth and transformation. members of Secular Institutes. 2. Study the Catechism. Blessed Pope John Paul II Renew their knowledge and love of you, and send your Holy promulgated the Catechism of the Catholic Church “to renew Spirit to help them respond generously and courageously the whole life of the Catholic Church.” If you don’t know to your will. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, where to start, pick a subject in the glossary and you will be who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one referred to straightforward teachings vis-a vis opinions and God, for ever and ever. Amen. heresy. The footnotes are helpful in cross-referencing to other the Church documents where more detailed writings are National Day of Prayer for Victims threshed out. and Survivors of Human Trafficking 3. Read the saints biographies and their writings. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Catechism 2683 states that: “The witnesses who have Committee on Migration designated February 8 as an annual preceded us into the kingdom of God, especially those day of prayer for survivors and victims of human trafficking. recognized as saints, share in the living tradition of prayer by

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On the Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita, Catholics are 4. For those exploited for their labor in agricultural fields, encouraged to pray for the emotional, physical, and spiritual factories, restaurants, private homes, or anywhere in the healing of those that have been trafficked, and make a shadows, where they are out of sight. personal commitment to work against human trafficking. Like 5. For governments, corporations, and consumers, that we St. Josephine Bakhita, may we stand firm will address the systems that make human trafficking in our resolve to create a slave‐free world. possible. February 8 is the feast day of St. 6. For conversion of heart for the perpetrators and Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as organizers of human trafficking. a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and 7. For the success of efforts to stop the demand for human Italy. Once Josephine was freed, she trafficking. dedicated her life to sharing her testament Project Roots of deliverance from slavery and Project Roots is an endeavor of the two Maronite comforting the poor and suffering. in the US in collaboration with the On this day, the USCCB's Anti- Maronite Foundation in the World / Trafficking program invites you to a Christian Lebanese Foundation (CLFW). special mass at the Basilica of the National Register in Lebanon with us and Shrine of the in Washington, DC. For spread the word about the need for those that are unable to attend this mass, USCCB encourages registration. Your registration will NOT you to host or attend prayer services, to reflect on the jeopardize your American citizenship. It experiences of those who have suffered through human will help Lebanon maintain the trafficking and exploitation. You are invited to pray for the demographic and political power-sharing emotional, physical, and spiritual healing, and make a personal balance and prevent the Christians there commitment to work against human trafficking. Catholics are from becoming only 10% of the also encouraged to host awareness-raising events educating population. their parishes and communities about human trafficking in Contact one of Project Roots whichever way they choose, be it a Mass, a film screening, or representatives today and start the an information session. In the words of our committee process. You can even use the website chairman, Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, M.Sp.S.: "If just one (www.projectroots.net) to register online person realizes from this day that they or someone they know and get a chance to win free tickets to is being trafficked, we will have made a difference." Lebanon. Prayer to St. Josephine Bakhita If you have already tried to register without success, sign St. Josephine Bakhita, you were sold into slavery as a child the Lebanese Citizenship Petition: www.yes-i-want.com. and endured untold hardship and suffering. Together, we can effect change! Once liberated from your physical enslavement, For further information and to register, please click on the you found true redemption in your encounter with Christ and his following: www.maronitefoundation.org. Church. O St. Bakhita, assist all those who are trapped in a state of slavery; Intercede with God on their behalf so that they will be released from their chains of captivity. Those whom man enslaves, let God set free. FREE EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO LEBANON, Provide comfort to survivors of slavery TICKET AND EXPENSES COVERED! and let them look to you as an example of hope and faith. Help all survivors find healing from their wounds. Are you of Lebanese descent, living abroad, and aged between We ask for your prayers and intercessions for those enslaved 20 and 28? Are you interested in spending 2 weeks in Lebanon among us. Amen. in August 2014, ALL EXPENSES COVERED?

Organized for the second year in a row in order to encourage The USCCB Prayer Intentions you to register with us in Lebanon. The best bonding and 1. For the estimated 27 million women, men and children educational experience ever! currently held in slavery-like conditions. 2. For those forced to become soldiers, especially children LEARN MORE: who are made into tools for violence. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZNXLbjNihM#t=21 3. For those exploited and objectified in the commercial sex REGISTER NOW: http://www.maroniteacademy.com/ industry.

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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen In Memory Of In Loving Memory Of our parents In Loving Memory of In Memory Of Joseph & Helen Claramae and Joseph Rose, Father Paul, the deceased members of YAMIN JABOUR KARAM Mike, Joe, Peter RICE & HEALY

Requested by Joe & Kathy JABOUR Requested by the KARAM Family KORKEMAZ Families In Loving Memory Of In Memory Of For the living and Walter J. & Mary GOLDEN In Loving Memory of deceased members of the deceased members & the deceased members of Michael-David Hannoush of the the GOLDEN & VOLKOMER TAMER & JOSEPH-NACKLEY & Families by his grandparents, Elias & Georgette THORNTON Families PATNODE Families In Memory Of In Memory Of In Loving Memory Of Solomon A. & In Loving Memory of The Deceased Members of the deceased Donald & Edith the TALARICO & DEEP members of the Patricia H. JABOUR (Joseph) Patnode & REZEY & NACKLEY, SEE & Families by their children & grandchildren son, Vincent-Paul CLOUGH Families In Memory Of In Loving Memory of In Memory Of our grandparents In Loving Memory Of David & Jenny Abraham & Mary Joseph- Francis & Marsha KADDO, Dot RILEY and Suleiman & Jamileh and the deceased members of the Nackley and their RILEY, MANLEY & PETERSON REZEY & Nehme FRANGIE Families deceased daughters Requested by the KADDO Family FRANGIE Requested by Tom RILEY, Sr. In Memory Of Boulos, Georgette & Assaad ABDALLAH Nagieh & Simon FRANGIE Requested by the ABDALLAH Family For Ad info, Call St. Ann’s Church at: 1 (518) 272-6073

A heartfelt appreciation to the following businesses who sponsored the Commemorative Dedication Book AOH Boutros Florist Hilton Garden Inn NAM Applied Label Capcom FCU Joseph P. Mangione, Inc. Spada Law Firm A-Ritz, Inc. Capital City Produce Konick & Collette Stephens Chrysler Assemblyman John McDonald Daves Glass Lia Hyundai Ted's Fish Fry Bobs Diner Hannoush Jewelers Moe's William B. O'Connor Church Goods

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