St. John Maron Maronite Catholic Church

PASTOR

Rev. Elie G. Kairouz

Rectory ...... 634-0669 Fax ...... 634-0674 Website ..... www.stjohnmaron.com E-mail [email protected]

PARISH COUNCIL Robert DiSibio, Pres...... 632-7895

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

Robert A. DiSibio , Pres...... 632-7895

ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY

Vicki Karam, Pres...... 870-6655

MARONITE YOUTH ORG.

Christina Khoury ...... 713-4454

MARONITE YOUNG ADULT

Marylou Badawy ...... 803-5325

HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

Albert Farah ...... 837-6917

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Deborah Tartick .681-6844

ST. JOHN MARON PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

We, the Maronite Catholic Family in Western New York, descendants of the Church of Antioch, children of Beit Maroun, and part of the same Universal Church, are committed, throughTime,Talent and Treasure, to preserve the faith of Peter, to hand down the torch of our precious heritage to our children and to promote human life and dignity in our community and in the world. 2040 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY JUNE 10, 2012 3RD SUNDAY OF PENTECOST

LITURGY INTENTIONS TIME AND DATE IN LOVING MEMORY OF REQUESTED BY 5: 00 PM Sat. June 9 Antoine Zeeni Sadie Joseph & Family Amelia Moran Amy Habib & Family 10:00 AM Sun. June 10 Joseph Moses M/M Richard Moses Rev. Elias Aboujaoude Kamal & Colette Aboujaoude 12:15 PM Sun. June 10 Catalina Michael Antoun Hayek & Family Antoine Zeeni Therese & Souad Hayek

12:00 PM Tues. June 12 12:00 PM Wed. June 13 NO MASS 12:00 PM Thurs., June 14 12:00 PM Fri., June 15 5: 00 PM Sat. June 16 Harry & Jeannette DeBan The Family Philip & Jean Williams Their daughters & Family Frank Utz The Family 10:00 AM Sun. June 17 Paul & Patricia Moses M/M Richard Moses Farid & Badih Aboujaoude Kamal & Colette Aboujaoude Hanna Mansour Amal Mansour Badih Al Mekhtafi Samir & Katia Mansour 12:15 PM Sun. June 17 Michael Atallah & Amal Yaccoub M/M George Atallah

The Altar Bread for June is given in loving memory of Deceased Members of the Elias Attea Family requested by Theresa Utz & Family The Altar Wine for June is given in loving memory of Frank Utz requested by Theresa Utz & Family The Sanctuary Lamp for June is given in loving memory of Frank Utz requested by Theresa Utz & Family

*KEEP THE LEGACY ALIVE*

*PLEASE REMEMBER ST. JOHN MARON PARISH IN YOUR ESTATE PLANNING*

This Weekend’s Sacred Scriptures: Epistle: 1 Cor 2:1-10 ~ Gospel: Jn 14:21-27 Next Weekend’s Sacred Scriptures: Epistle: 1 Cor 2:11-16 ~ Gospel: Lk 10:21-24

Parish Stewardship (June 3, 2012) TO MEET EXPENSES WE NEED $3,800 IN THE WEEKLY OFFERTORY. THE WEEKLY COLLECTIONS ARE KEY TO PAYING BILLS.

REGULAR TITHES: $ 2,969.00 PLEASE CONTINUE TO USE YOUR ENVELOPES. THANKS TO ALL WHO ARE HELPING. YOUR GENEROSITY IS A BLESSING. IF EACH PARISHONER HELPS A LITTLE, WE CAN ACCOMPLICE A LOT.

TODAY’S SECOND COLLECTION IS FOR FATHER’S DAY

NEXT WEEK’S SECOND COLLECTION IS FOR FUEL & UPKEEP

*ALTAR SERVERS: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Jonathan Mansour *LECTORS: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Tom Haykel Sun. 10:00 a.m. John Shelby Sun.10:00 a.m. Tania Badawy Sun. 12:15 p.m. Peter Hayek Sun. 12:15 p.m. Maya ElHawa *PEACE BEARERS: *DEACONS: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Bassam Deeb *GIFT BEARERS: Sun. 10:00 a.m. Nila Khoury *INTERCESSIONS: S un. 12:15 p.m. Henri Khoury *INTERCESSIONS:

JUNE 10, 2012 3RD SUNDAY OF PENTECOST

PLEASE NOTE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH During the months of July and Au- Lillian Noah, Raghad Dabbikeh Schroeder, George gust, the Sunday Liturgy will be at Hayek, Lily Simon, Nagibe Betros, Richard Hunter, Shirley Adimey, Zaine Joseph, Nelly Anthony, 11:00 a.m. and Sadie Joseph.

Please remember the sick of our Parish family in PLEASE DRESS MODESTLY your prayers .

We kindly remind you to dress modestly when you come to Church. The Church is God’s sacred house, and we should dress with our best attire when we come to worship God. Please do not Abouna Elie & the Parish Community of St. John come in shorts, mini-skirts or halter tops. Thank Maron Church would like to congratulate Dr. Bassam Deeb on his appointment as President of Trocaire you for your consideration in adherence to this re- College. This is a great accomplishment, and we minder. wish you success in this new venture!

LEBANESE FESTIVAL 2012 DATES STS. PETER & PAUL SCHOOL Our Annual Lebanese Festival will take place on Sts. Peter & Paul School in Williamsville is accepting pre- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 27, 28, and school, kindergarten, and elementary school applicants. Come be a part of their extended family of students, par- 29, 2012 . ents, teachers and administrators that work daily to create FESTIVAL COOKING a positive learning experience for children. SSPP School Cooking for the Festival will take place June 18- students learn the value of knowledge, character and relig- ion. Take a tour today! Contact Marianne Maines at 632- 22 and June 25-29. Cooking will begin at 4:30 6146 for information. p.m. in the Banquet Center and is open to all who wish to participate. Abouna has purchased several ST. GABRIELS CHURCH new pieces of equipment to make the cooking eas- St. Gabriel’s Annual Chicken Barbecue Dinner will be ier and quicker. Come one, come all! Sunday, June 24, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Parish Center, 5271 Clinton St., Elma, NY. Adults $8.00, chil- DABKEH DANCERS NEEDED dren, $5.50. (Take-outs available 668-5424.)

Be part of the excitement and fun of the Lebanese Festival! Learn how to do the Dabkeh. We need YOUR COMMITMENT IS NEEDED Adults, Youth Group (13-18) and Children’s St. John Maron Parish exists to Support Your Faith & At- Group (7-12). Call Carol Krestos (882-4247) or tend to Your Spiritual Needs . We need Your Faithful Nila Khoury (868-6351). Weekly Financial Support. Please Remember to Make Up your Weekly Envelopes (Weekly, Fuel, Building Fund etc.) for your Saint John Maron Parish...when returning HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEETING after being away for vacation, travel, etc… OUR PARISH The Holy Name Society will hold its final meeting IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF US ALL. Thank you in of the 2011-12 year this weekend, Sunday, June advance for your commitment and your generosity. May God Bless you! 10, 2012 after the 10:00 a.m. liturgy. Refresh- ments will be served.

2012 NEW YEAR’S PARTY Please Save The Date & Mark Your Calendars: Our St. John Maron’s New Year’s Eve Party will take place on December 31, 2012 @ the Cedars What we are is God’s gift to us. What we Banquet Facility. become is our gift to God.

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