Saint Rafka Maronite

Catholics of the East in the Upstate! 1215 S. Highway 14, Greer, SC 29650 864.469.9119 saintrafka.org [email protected]

Saint Rafka Maronite Church is a Catholic Parish of the Antiochene Syriac Maronite Church, Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn, NY, Most Rev. Gregory John Mansour, Bishop, 109 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, 718.237.9913. [email protected] April 2, 2017

Rev. Bartholomew Leon, Administrator, [email protected]

Pastor’s Advisory Council Ramiz Askar, Marlene Saad Secretary Richard Sleiman, Chairman Sunday of the Blind Man Paul Sleiman, Linda Wickett, Jack Yacu

In Mark’s Gospel, this Sunday, we Finance Committee George Azan, Joseph Chebeir, encounter Jesus as the one who restores Chairman our vision and grants us his new light and Tony Sleiman, Paula Howard-Casby opens our eyes. But the Church reminds her children that to receive this light of Administration Christ we need to boldly and in faith ask for it – as we see in the example of Richard, Wickett, Financial Secretary Bartimaeus the Blind. Joseph Chebeir, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor Like the woman who touched Jesus’ tassel in faith and with courage, and was healed, so is the blind man, this Sunday, healed from his blindness. He then follows Jesus on his way. Clearly the theme of coming into the Light here is symbolic for + understanding who is Jesus; what he is about, and how to follow him. The Church – herself filled with the light of Christ –

Continued next page understands this as she reflects it in her Opening Prayer:

“O Christ the Light, you had mercy on the man who was blind and opened his eyes, and he was in awe before your majesty. Shine the light of your knowledge and holiness into the recesses of our souls, that we too may be filled with wonder and awe in your presence.”

In the tradition of our Church’s faith, this light that Jesus gives, is understood to be the light of his resurrection: “During this Lent, grant us the light of your glorious resurrection, and we will glorify you, O Christ, now and forever.”

In the Hoosoyo the Church recalls the title of Jesus as the one who is “Light from Light” and through the priest she asks the Lord:

We implore you: with the light of your knowledge, shine in our hearts and in the hearts of all people. Let us rejoice in the vision of your face, as did Bartimaeus on the road to Jericho.

Thus, the image of the Light comes to symbolize for us Christ Jesus himself. As in a mosaic it is combined with other Christ-centered spiritual themes from the New Testament fused together: knowing Jesus as the Christ; accepting his message (the Good News); entering the life of the Kingdom; living in the light of Christ’s resurrection.

Alongside these Gospel themes other spiritual themes are emphasized by the various gospels: The courage to ask so that we may receive (as in Mark’s Gospel); The humility to accept one’s blindness so that one may come to ask to be healed (as in John’s Gospel, Ch. 9); Conversion by the Light (as in the conversion of St. Paul in Luke-Acts 9:3).

All these are graces that we need to ask for ourselves – and for each other – in prayer during this passage of Lent: that we too may come to know Christ Jesus better; that we may follow him more dearly in humility and with true conversion of heart; and that we may come to enter into the glorious light of his resurrection: the light of Easter.

To Bashlom! Come in peace, O true Light of God, and shine in our hearts! Father Steve Bonian, S.J.

There will be a Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend on the following dates: St. Mary Magdalene, Simpsonville on April 29-30, Our Lady of the Hills, Columbia on June 3-4, and St. Andrews, Clemson on July 29-30. Please see the web site at: www.cee-sc.org for more information and to register.

The Nazarene Fund to aid Christians in need of assistance. Funded and sponsored by local Catholic Christians from Saint Mary’s.

40 Days for Life You are invited to join other Christians throughout the Upstate to take part in our local 40 Days for Life effort from March 1 through April 9.

40 Days for Life. Please join us in Prayer…To find out more and sign up to help please contact: Ingrid Ireland 864-329-0044 or visit www.40daysforlife.com/greenville and www.facebook.com/40daysgreenville. Help to spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort.

40 Days for Life Closing Celebration Saturday, April 8, 9:30 AM, Greenville Women's Clinic, 1142 Grove Road. Guest speakers: SC Rep. Garry Smith, will speak about current pro-life legislation in SC and how we can become better involved. Prayer warriors will share their life-saving testimonies and other encounters. Call Ingrid 864-329-0044

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Lenten Liturgies this Week

Saturday, 4 PM, Vigil Liturgy Sunday, 11 AM, Divine Liturgy 3 PM, Holy Hour 7 PM, Last Chance Mass Monday, 7 PM, Ramsho Tuesday, 7 PM, Ramsho and Novena to Saint Rafka Wednesday, 7 PM, Divine Liturgy and Anointing of the Sick Thursday, 7 PM, Ramsho Friday, 7 PM, Ramsho and Benediction of the Cross Abouna’s Corner

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Saint Sharbel is coming! Through the generosity of Fadi Nobarak and his family, a statue of Saint Sharbel was purchased in Italy and will arrive on Monday. It is my hope to have a garden area prepared and the statue in place for Shaneenee Sunday. A picture sent by the fabricating company is shown here.

It is hard to believe that we will soon enter Holy Week. The schedule of the Liturgies is in this bulletin and can be picked up at the door of the church. Easter Flower Memorials are also further back in the bulletin. Please join us for the Liturgies of this special week in which we commemorate Our Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection.

After the funeral liturgy for Father Chris Henderson, his body was cremated for later burial in his family plot in Charlotte. The cremains were given to me this week and will be in repose in the sacristy until the burial on May 15. The Forty Day Liturgy will be the day before, May 14, offered by Nazar and Nawal Yacu.

Thanks for all your patience and understanding as Wickett Hall undergoes needed renovations. Francis House has worked well for the coffee hour, but it will be nice to be back in a much larger space. Thanks again for your generosity to the Building Fund!

Have a great weekend. See you in Church!! Salaam! Ab. Bart

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Thank you for your generosity! ★Calendar

April

1, 4 PM, Vigil Liturgy 2, 11 AM, Divine Liturgy 3 PM, Holy Hour 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 3, 7 PM, Ramsho 4, 7 PM, Ramsho and Novena to Saint Rafka 5, 7 PM, Divine Liturgy and Anointing of the Sick 6, 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 7, 7 PM, Ramsho and Benediction of the Cross 8, 4 PM, Vigil Liturgy 9, 11 AM, Divine Liturgy 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 10, 7 PM, Coming the Harbor Liturgy 11, 7 PM, Coming to the Harbor Liturgy 12, 9 AM, Day of Confessions

LIFE LINE SCREENING Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings will be in our community on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church. Ultrasound screenings to Identify risk factors for Cardiovascular disease include; Carotid Artery (plaque buildup-a leading cause of stroke), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (an enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body), Peripheral Arterial Disease (hardening of the arteries in the legs), a Heart Rhythm Screening (an EKG to detect Atrial Fibrillation-irregular heartbeat) and an Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for men and women. Being proactive about your health by knowing your risks helps you and your doctor address problems early. Register online TODAY at www.lifelinescreening.com/advantageclub and receive your “Advantage” club discount and your Preferred Appointment!

We are looking forward to a wonderful event. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any additional marketing materials to share Novena to Saint Rafka with your community! Join us each Tuesday evening, 7 PM, to Kimberly Reeser pray Ramsho and the Novena to Saint Life Line Screening Rafka as we prepare for the 2017 NAM Phone: ext. Convention. Mobile: 803-556-7274 Fax: (888) 286-7452 Email: [email protected] 87 Days till NAM!

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Easter Flower Memorials 2017 Paul & Joan Bussemey Deceased Bussemey Family Members Paul & Joan Bussemey Deceased Lemire Family Members Mark & Dolores Kalata Richard Anthony Kalata Abouna Captain Joseph E & Margaret W Leon

First Sunday Holy Hour

Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Chaplet of Mercy Confessions

Sunday, April 2, 2017 3 PM

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EXCURSIONS (Children, Youth, Young Adults, Adults, and Seniors) Wednesday: Excursion to Biltmore Estate & Winery, all-inclusive Buffet, audio tour and wine tour Adults ages 17 + # @$120 Wednesday: Excursion to Biltmore Estate & Winery (all above included) ages 5-16 ONLY # @$ 90 Wednesday: Excursion to Biltmore Estate & Winery (all above included) children 4 and under # @$ 35 Wednesday: THE GORGE ZIPLINING & Box Lunch** # @$140 Wednesday: GREEN RIVER INFLATABLE KAYAKING & Box Lunch** # @$100 Thursday, Friday and Saturday: Children’s Program – Children’s Museum, Zoo, Crafts with Lauralee Saad # @$30/day or $75/all Thursday and Friday: Youth – Program with Michele Houmis # @$ 20 Thursday: Young Adults – Theology on Tap with the Bishops - Brazwells Pub with Hors d’oeuvres – Main Street # @$ 20 Friday: Young Adults – Lunch with the Bishops – Ink N Ivy Restaurant – Buffet Included - Main Street # @$ 20 Saturday: Order of St. Sharbel luncheon # @$ 50 I want to make a Non-Taxable Donation for Religious and Clergy attending NAM ’17 $100____ $200____$300____ # On-site registration for all excursions and above events will incur a $20 fee per event **Pre-registration and Signed Waiver Required: Contact Elias Jowdy for Forms: [email protected] GRAND TOTAL $ Make checks payable to "NAM Convention" and mail to NAM, P.O. Box 717, Yonkers, NY 10702 Do Not Send Cash. If using a CREDIT CARD register online or complete the information below and fax to 914-964-3071 For Credit Card: Visa MC Discovery AMEX Acct#: EXP Date: V-code (3 or 4 digit# on front/back of card): Signature:

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Greenville Chapter Brunch Saturday, April 29, 2017 9:00 am to 12:00 pm “Creat in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a stadfast spirit witin me. “ Psalm 51:10 Twigs Tempietto 1100 Woods Crossing Rd., Raised in Colorado as an atheist, by intellectual Greenville, SC 29607 divorced parents who were on their own paths of self discovery, Shawna was exposed to many different (Across from Belk at Haywood Mall) religions, lifestyles, and political perspectives. She moved Cost $25 per person. to California to go to college, dated and married a Marine Reserve your ticket by mailing who had been raised Pentecostal. This relationship, along registration form below and check with several other providential events led Shawna to payable to Magnificat Greenville by April 19th. encounter and receive Christ in a profound and Limited Seating Available-So Reserve Early. transformative way. After this life changing encounter Bring a friend! with Christ, she fell in love with the Word and devoutly Questions? Please call Lucille at (864) 967-7463 pursued Christ. Though her marriage was troubled and ultimately ended in divorce, God gifted them with two beautiful Mother of the Word Service Team children Haley, and Aaron. Shawna’s faith deepened as Maria Boylan, Coordinator ..……513-310-6076 she saw the power of God move in miraculous ways. As a Lucille Irving, Asst. Coordinator..864-967-7463 single mom, she moved back to Colorado, but months Beth Snyder, Treasurer ….……….864-249-1435 later received diagnosis that her daughter, Haley, had a rare form of leukemia. Come and hear the amazing story of God’s love, comfort, protection, and provision through Email: [email protected] divorce, her child’s diagnosis of leukemia, the death of her Find us on www.Magnificat-Ministry.net daughter, and how her subsequent Catholic marriage and follow us on Facebook: brought her home to the fullness of faith, through the www.Facebook.com/MagnificatGreenvilleSC Catholic Church.

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Someone in need of prayer? Liturgical Items Liturgical Readings

Feast New Testament Gospel Blind Man 1 Thes. 2:17-3:5 Mark 10:36-52 English Scott Herr Arabic Evon Souri

Mass Intentions

April 1 & 2

Saturday, 4 PM For Maureen Andy and Ceil Frisari Sunday, 11 AM +Sami, Samya and Martin Skarya Jack and Moreen Yacu Sunday 7 PM +Phil George Kathy George Wednesday 7 PM +Margaret W. Leon Abouna April 8 & 9

Saturday, 4 PM Rachel Faith Averell Binky Hartnett Sunday, 11 AM +Iole Yellico Mary Leonardi Sunday 7 PM Intentions of the Parishioners Wednesday 7 PM +Terry Below Andy and Ceil Frisari

If you would like a Mass offered for your loved ones, please call the church office at 864.469.9119 or send your request to [email protected]. You can

Sanctuary Lamp

To have the Sanctuary Light for your relatives or intentions, please use the envelope provided at the entrance. Donation is $5.00.

The Sanctuary Lamp burns throughout Lent and Easter In Memory of +Oscar Saad by Marlene Saad. Church Offerings and Attendance

March 26 Saturday 4 PM Sunday 11 AM Sunday 7 PM Total Budget +/- Wed. 7 PM

People 66 71 35 172 160 12 25 Collection $872.00 $1247.00 $497.00 $2616.00 $2,667.00 -$51.00 0

Average per person $13.21 $17.56 $14.20 $15.21 Holy Hour 0

Average Attendance 52 55 24 131 14

Building Fund $0.00 Year to Date $28,950.00

Average per person 0 0 0 $0.00 Average PP $15.21

Attendance

Attendance Year to Date 4:00 PM 679 11:00 AM 720 7:00 PM 323 Wednesday 7 PM 194 First Sunday 54 Holy Day 23 Saint Rafka Novena 53 Special Liturgy 13 Lenten Weekday 209 Funerals 285 Weddings 25

How are these totals calculated?

One total graphed to the left is through envelope usage for each week.

The totals to the to the right are counted by the ushers during the Divine Liturgy and tabulated. Birthday

April Ashy Pavilion 1, Sandra Reece 2, Suaad Jamile Noori Please remember that 2, Joseph Chebeir, Jr. registered and supporting 8, Bob Dowd parishioners are free to use 8, Tamara Yono the Ashy Pavilion for family 8, Jacob Yono events, reunions, parties, etc. Others are welcome to rent 8, Luke Gabriel Dibo the facilities. More 11, Nancy Georgion information? Contact Richard 13, Leroy Howard, M.D. Wickett here. 15, Widad Hayek Coffee Socials Anniversaries If you would like to sponsor 13, John and Yvonne Maroun a Coffee Social In Memory Of In Honor Of 18, Nabil and Soraya Chackal or someone, please call or email the 25, Richard and Afaf Sleiman office to let us know. Abouna 25, Sam and Sherri Sandbothe Wickett Hall Necrology Wickett Hall - Wickett Hall +Philip Joseph Howard, III, April 3, 2007 can be used by our +Oscar Charles Saad, April 11, 2009 registered and supporting +Tina Cheshire, April 14, 2015 parishioners for family +Hind Khawaja Michael, April 22, 2008 events, reunions, etc. Others +Ruby Dumit, April 25, 2012 may request permission to rent the Hall. Contact Richard Wickett.

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Shaneenee (Hosanna/Palm Sunday)

4 PM, Vigil Liturgy 11 AM, Solemn Liturgy with Procession Coffee Social to follow 7 PM, Divine Liturgy

Holy Monday

7 PM, Coming to the Harbor Liturgy

Holy Tuesday

7 PM, Coming to the Harbor Liturgy

Holy Wednesday

9 AM - 6 PM, Day of Confessions 7 PM, Rite of the Lamp

Holy Thursday of the Mysteries

7 PM, Divine Liturgy, Washing of the Feet Eucharistic Procession and Adoration Easter Flower Memorials

Good Friday of the Crucifixion Envelopes are available this week for your convenience. 7 PM, Burial of Christ

Holy Saturday of the Awaited Light

11 AM, Service of Forgiveness 4 PM, Solemn Vigil Liturgy

Easter Sunday

11 AM, Solemn Vigil (Ashy Pavillion?) Coffee Social to follow

NO 7 PM Last Chance Liturgy The Maronite Mission of Charlotte cordially invites you to their 5th Annual Hafli Featuring Danny Ashcar and his Ensemble on Saturday May 6, 2017 At the Sheraton Airport Hotel [3315 Scott Futrell Dr. Charlotte, NC 28208 For reservations Call: Hanaa Nassar (704)733-8485 or Roger Soudir (704)236-4994 Tickets Price: $85/Adult – $70/Student Before April 21, 2017 $95/Adult – $80/Student After April 21, 2017

Or visit our website and buy your tickets online: http://mmocnc.org/annual-hafli-featuring-danny-achkar/

Journey of Hope Conference for Divorce Recovery

August 4 - 6, 2017 Charleston Marriott Charleston, SC

In partnership with

What You Can Expect Journey of Hope Conferences offer much needed support to the divorced community through compassionate and inspiring speakers, uplifting music, good food, and fellowship. The event offers practical tools for healing and growing in faith, a chance to encounter God’s healing grace and presence through the sacraments, and come away feeling inspired and refreshed.

Fr. Jefrey Kirby, Lisa Dufy Fr. Tomas Berg Fr. Tomas Loya Rose Sweet Jacqui Rapp, JD, Chris Easterly Jamie Minster, Author, Speaker, Author, Speaker, Author, Professor Radio Host at Author, Speaker, JCL, MCL Author, CDFA Professor of Moral Divorce Recovery of Moral RadioMaria.Org, Divorce Recovery Author, Canon Award-Winning Certfed Divorce Theology Expert Theology TOB Expert Expert Law Expert Screenwriter Financial Analyst

Special Event for Parish Leaders and Group Support Facilitators Are you a parish leader or group support facilitators? There will be a special mini-conference for you with presentations on Amoris Letitia, self-care and how to avoid urnout, and much more!

Visit JourneyOfHopeConference.Com for more information or to register

Te presentations were so heartfelt and relevant. My times here has provided time and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to open places in my heart that have been closed of from God for nearly 4 years. - Tony, past attendee

What a powerhouse of faith, hope and love! Mission accomplished! Tis is a journey of hope – now seen with clarity, promise and dare I say – joy. Tank you each & all! - Terry, past attendee !

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