ST. ANTHONY’S FESTA

Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Church will hold their annual “Festa” celebration May 31, June 1 and 2 at Holy Cross Park near Easton. 54 South 4th Street The festival is a major fundraiser for the Easton , held Easton, PA 18042 in part to commemorate the feast of St. Anthony of Padua, 610-252-5275 which falls on June 13. The Festa features food and entertainment each night, plus a Week 22 - Week 24 Email: [email protected] website: ololeaston.org Jun 1 - June 16, 2019 Basket Raffle drawing on Sunday, June 2 that includes a host of themes – from auto-care products and school supplies to entertainment, lottery tickets and much more. Entertainment highlights include: 7th Sunday of the Resurrection May 31, 7 to 10 p.m., The New Individuals June 1, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Johnny’s Jukebox Band The Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ June 2, 5 to 8 p.m., Music by Island Time according to John 13:31-35 The Festa also features a Polka Mass at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2 with music by The Changing Times and Tatra Slovak When he had gone out, Jesus said, ‘Now the Son of Man has been Folk Group. glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. The Festa opens 6 p.m. May 31; 5 p.m. June 1; and following the Polka Mass on June 2. Holy Cross Park is off Exit 75 of Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; Interstate 78 at Morgan Hill and Cedarville roads in Williams and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, "Where I am going, you Township. Admission and parking are free, and Festa is held cannot come." rain or shine. I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I For more information, call 610-253-7188, or visit have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will www.stanthonyeaston.com. know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’

Vacation Bible School EMERGENCY CONTACT COUNTDOWN TO HERITAGE DAYS CLERGY Parish children ages 4 and up are invited to join us for In case of emergency please contact Fr. Youssef Fr. Youssef Keikati, Administrator fun and learning at this year’s Vacation Bible School from directly on his cell phone (412-583-5702). Anthony Koury June 24th through June 28th PARISH OFFICE HOURS: To register contact Jennie Melhem or register online at Monday through Thursday www.myvbs.org/eastonolol 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM We are also looking for volunteers to help with this year’s VBS. We would be WEEKLY COLLECTION No office hours on Fridays grateful to anyone who is willing to help our children in a week long program of religious education. Saturday, May 25, 2019 5:00 PM - $448.00 LITURGY:

Volunteers who work with children under the age of 18 are required by the Sunday, May 26, 2019 11:00 PM - $530.00 Saturdays: 5:00 PM to take online Safe Environment training and submit to background Sundays: 10:00 AM Total Collection - $998.00 ONLY 63 DAYS LEFT checks. All certifications must be completed to the start of VBS. The train- ing does not require more than a few hours of your time.

Please contact Father Youssef or Jennie Melhem, at your earliest convenience, if INSIDE THIS ISSUE you would like to help.

2019 NATIONAL MYO WORKSHOP 4 Thank you in advance for helping to continue this tradition for our children. CONFESSIONS: : CHURCH HALL RENTAL 3 SUNDAY: 9:30 am to 9:50 am (before mass) Please Call The Parish Rectory CONDOLENCES 3 UPPER DECK PARKING LOT SATURDAY: 4:30 pm to 4:50 pm (before mass) (non-parishioners sponsors must DANCE TROUPE REGISTRATION 3 The upper deck parking lot has been rented to a company who is using all Also Available by Appointment provide a certificate from their ) HERITAGE DAYS MEETING 2 spaces 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. They will tow any cars that are INVITATIONS 3 illegally parked in this area. The church will not have any control over ST. ANTHONY’S FESTA 4 OCTOBER TO MAY MARRIAGES: who gets towed. Please keep this in mind when parking for weekend Masses, ST. SHARBEL FESTIVAL 3 Religious Education: Saturday 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Please Notify The Pastor funerals or any other occasion where parking is at a minimum. UPPER DECK PARKING LOT 1 At Least 6 Months Ahead of Time Thank you for your cooperation! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 1

WEEKEND of Jun 1 - Jun 2 ***7th Sunday of the Resurrection***

Saturday, Jun 1- 5:00 PM - VALERIE SAAD by the Mosellie Family Invitation Invitation Sunday, Jun 2 - 10:00 AM - JOAN DANIEL (40 DAY MASS) by the Family. Light refreshments in hall to follow. Mr. & Mrs. Tony Karam cordially invite all Billy and Marisa Cornish are pleased parishioners to attend a party in honor of their son, to invite all parishioners to join in celebrating 2nd Collection- Catholic Communications Campaign - June 2, 2019 their son, Victor A. Karam’s William Michael Cornish’s Tuesday Jun 4 NO MASS NO MASS graduation from Easton Area High School graduation from Notre Dame High School. Wednesday Jun 5 9:00 AM CATHERINE SHAHEEN by Barbara & Larry Mahl (Rescheduled) The party will take place at Saturday, June 8th, 2019 at Our Lady of Thursday Jun 6 9:00 AM AOUTEL KARAM by The Hon. Judge & Mrs. Robert Ellwood One Centre Square, downtown Easton, Church hall from 6:00 - 11:00 PM on Sunday, June 9th, 2019 from 5:00 to 10:00 P.M. Friday Jun 7 9:00 AM GEORGE KOORIE by Mr. & Mrs. Imad El Khoury

WEEKEND of Jun 8 - Jun 9 ***Pentecost Sunday*** CHARTER ARTS Saturday, Jun 8 - 5:00 PM - ANTHONY SYMIA (Birthday Remembrance) by Children & Grandchildren Invitation Invitation Sunday, Jun 9 - 10:00 AM - RIZK, AUROR, & SON, VICTOR RIZK by Mr. & Mrs. Tony Rizk & Family Mr. & Mrs. Boutros Khoury joyfully Greg and Amanda Melhem warmly invite all JACQUELINE AKKAOUI (40 Day Mass) by Children and Grandchildren. parishioners to help celebrate their daughter, invite all parishioners to celebrate their son,

Coffee hour to follow in hall. Abigail Ann Melhem’s Joseph Khoury’s

Tuesday Jun 11 6:00 PM BETTY KARAM BHUIYAN by Tara Simonetta graduation from Easton Area High School. graduation from the Lehigh Valley Charter High Wednesday Jun 12 9:00 AM HABOUK SHUMAR by Rony Abdalla School for the Arts. The party will take place on Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at Thursday Jun 13 9:00 AM DONNA JABEIR by Mr. & Mrs. Lazarus Melan Saturday, June 15 at 3660 Southwood Drive in Church hall from 6:00 - 10:00 PM Palmer Township from 3:30 - 9:00 PM Friday Jun 14 9:00 AM ELIAS SYMIA by Mr. & Mrs. Greg Piagesi & Family

WEEKEND of Jun 15 - 16 ***Sunday of the Most Holy *** Dance Troupe Registration Church Hall Rental

We will be starting dance The church council has approved the following rules Saturday, Jun 15 - 5:00 PM - MANOR & JOSEPHINE MELHEM (Anniversary) by John J. Melhem & Family classes for children interested in dancing which will take effect immediately for all hall rentals Sunday, Jun 16 - 10:00 AM - GEORGE BAURKOT (40 Day Mass) by the Family. Coffee hour to follow. at our annual Lebanese Heritage Days regardless of the event. Festival, August 3rd and 4th. FOR ALL LIVING AND DECEASED FATHERS OF THE PARISH. $300 for one (1) day rental (A day is one Parents of girls and boys, ages 12 and calendar date, not hours from 2 different days) under, should contact Cat Cornish at $450 for two (2) day rental LEBANESE HERITAGE DAYS MEETING - All parishioners are welcome to attend the 484-903-8810 or Kitty Koorie at 610-504-8448 to sign No charge for mercy meals or condolences – Lebanese Heritage Days meeting on Monday, June 10th at 7:00 PM in the church hall. up. however donations will be accepted in these If anyone from the ages 13 and up is interested in cases. BINGO FLOOR - 7:00 PM START TIME KITCHEN - 5:30 PM START TIME dancing at this year's Lebanese Heritage Days, please $1,000 for non-parishioners. June 4 Mike Boulos Caroline Dergham contact Rosie Touma at 610-360-5020. Non-profits will be treated as parishioners – Pastor will have discretion related to June 11 Pete Melan Sharon John these requests. Condolences LECTORS SCRIPTURE READINGS Anyone using the hall will be responsible for leaving it in good Our heartfelt sympathy is extended condition. At the very least, the same way they found it. to the family of Saturday, Jun 1 Family 7th Sunday of the Resurrection Renters are responsible for disposing of all trash, food, disposa- Sunday, Jun 2 Family Eph 1:15-23 / Jn 13:31-35 Father Etienne Tohme ble plates, utensils, etc. They are also responsible for bringing

their own consumable/disposable items which include, but are Saturday, Jun 8 Family Pentecost Sunday Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual not limited to: Paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, aluminum Sunday, Jun 9 Family Acts 2:1-21 / Jn 14:15-20 light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all foil, saran wrap, baggies, garbage bags, containers for leftover Saturday, Jun 15 Family Sunday of the Most Holy Trinity the faithful departed through the mercy of God, food, disposable plates, cups, utensils, napkins, etc. Rom 11:25-36 / Mt 28:16-20 rest in peace. Amen Sunday, Jun 16 Family