0 Dear parishioners: July 10, 2013: Francis nominates and confirms the election of Fr. Abdallah Elias “The one who enters through the gate is shepherd of the sheep; the keeper opens the gate for him. The sheep hear Zaidan, M.L.M., as the Bishop of the his voice as he calls his own by name, and leads them of Our Lady of of Los out.” (John 10: 2-3)

Angeles, U.S.A. Season of the We extend our congratulations and well wishes to Maronite Catholics in the Western half of the United the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon and to the Pentecost States received a young, new shepherd on July 10, entire on the appointment of Rev. July Scripture 2013, when I appointed the Rev. Abdallah Abdallah Zaidan as the new Bishop for our eparchy. Week of JULY 14th: Readings th Elias Zaidan, MLM, 50, as the new bishop of the 9 Sunday of Pentecost Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon in St. Louis Missouri. Let us pray to the Lord to grant him wisdom, Sunday, July, 7th- Rom Gifts offered for the Altar: Please consider donating for this ministry 8:1-11 and Mt 12:14-21 The Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon, which serves strength and holiness to lead his flock. May he be more than 40 parishes and 44 priests, 36 permanent preserved from all adversity and filled with every Sunday, July 14th- Flowers for the Altar: Please consider donating for this ministry and five seminarians in Washington, D.C. blessing. May God enlighten his path and grant him 2 Cor 5:20-6:10 & the spirit to be the finest shepherd to lead our +The Divine Liturgy Intentions for Saturday, July 13th The pope also accepted the resignation of Bishop church. Lk 4:14-21

Robert J. Shaheen, who turned 76 in June. Shaheen was Sunday, July 21st- named a bishop on Dec. 5, 2000, and ordained a bishop Let us also pray to the Lord to continue to bless 5:30PM – NO DIVINE LITURGY on Feb. 15, 2001. He oversaw the official move of the Bishop Robert Shaheen, who has served with the Celebrating the Feast Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon from Los Angeles to love and zeal of a true shepherd. We thank him from of St. Sharbel- Rom + The Divine Liturgy Intentions for Sunday, July 14th St. Louis in July 2001. During his time, Bishop the depths of our hearts for all his years of dedicated 8:28-39 & Mt 13:36-43 service to the church. May God continue to pour out Shaheen oversaw the construction of the Maronite Sunday, July 28th- 9:30AM– Intentions Heritage Institute and the Maronite Pastoral Center in His abundant blessings upon him. Celebrating the Feast St. Louis. When Bishop Shaheen became pastor of St. 11:00AM– 40 Day Memorial for Fouad Hanna offered by his wife Louise and And, dear friends, by your loving devotion to our of the 350 Martyrs, Raymond’s Maronite Church shortly after his the Hanna Family new Bishop-elect Zaidan, may you enjoy tranquility Disciples of St. ordination on May 2, 1964, he oversaw the growth of and peace in this world and with him merit attaining the church from a few faithful in a four-family Rom 16:17-20 & Lk 11:49-54 one day the company of the in heaven! 12:30PM : 40 Day Memorial for Lina Bou Samra offered by her sister apartment to a cathedral with hundreds of active You are encouraged to Manuella Ayoub and the Ayoub Family parishioners. Bishop Shaheen was born in Danbury, In Jesus’ name, read the Holy Scriptures Connecticut, and is the first Maronite priest and bishop Abouna Toufic before the weekend from the United States. Liturgy. Liturgical News for the month of July: ~ Note: Through the end of the month, there will NOT Bishop-elect Abdallah E. Zaidan, will celebrate his Next Week of JULY 21st: be the celebration of the 11:00AMDaily Divine th th 27th year as a priest on July 20 and he will become the 10 Sunday of Pentecost Liturgy.

third bishop of The Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon. Congratulations and Alf Gifts offered for the Altar: Please consider donating for this ~During July, due to various circumstances, we will He has chosen as his Episcopal motto: “Thy will be ministry Mabrouk to the family of not celebrate the Saturday 5:30PM Vigil Liturgies. done.” Flowers for the Altar: Please consider donating for this All Sunday Liturgies will remain the same at 9:30AM, Michel and Marion ministry 11:00AM and 12:30PM. We are assured that Bishop-elect Abdallah E. Zaidan Frangieh on the will be a leader who brings with him a vast experience and Chrismation of their +The Divine Liturgy Intentions for Saturday, July of pastoral wisdom and clear decision-making; and that Feast days on the Maronite calendar which we all the experiences he brings with him will be new baby, Mateo. 20th

invaluable as he begins his Episcopal ministry. Above commemorate this week:. 5:30PM – NO DIVINE LITURGY Monday, July 15th- St. Kyrikos and His mother St. all, Bishop-elect Zaidan will be the kind of leader after Romans 6:4 Therefore, we are buried with him by the heart of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Yolita, Martyrs baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up + The Divine Liturgy Intentions for Sunday, July 21st Tuesday, July 16th –Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we the Holy Scapular We hope a long life to Bishop-Elect Most Reverend 9:30AM– Intentions of all Elias’ & Sharbel’s in parish also should walk in newness of life. Abdallah Elias Zaidan to continue to inspire hearts Wednesday, July 17th –St. Marina, of 11:00AM– Estephan Abdoulahad, and Jani Fathalo, Yousif Quannoubine filled with love, to engage the priests with the new Mansour, and Manal Yousif offered by Enaam Abdoulahad th STEWARDSHIP Saturday, July 20 - St. Elias, prophet spirit of Evangelization and Faith, and to be a living and family. expression of the universality of our Holy Church, Basket Collection from: 12:30PM: Intentions of all Elias’ & Sharbel’s in parish May all the Angels and saints in heaven pray for us. through the special Ecclesiastical and Liturgical June 30th - $1,904.00 Heritage of the Maronite Antiochene Syriac Church. Thanks to all who continue to generously support the church and its mission among us! Pope Francis’ General Intentions for July 2013:

That World Youth Day in Brazil may encourage all young Christians to become disciples and missionaries of the Gospel. St. Ephrem Maronite Church

750 Medford Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Tel: 619-337-1350 Fax: 619-697-3042 [email protected] Reverend Toufic Nasr - Pastor Georges Ghosn - Parish Office Open Monday through Friday from 10:00AM to 6:00PM

th July 14 2013 Divine Liturgy Schedule Monday – Friday 11:00AM *No Liturgy on Thursdays* Saturday Vigil 5:30PM Sunday 9:30AM (English) 11:00AM ( & English) 12:30PM (Arabic) Confessions by appointment Weekly Bible Study (Arabic) every Wednesday at 7:00PM in the church First Friday Adoration Noon till Benediction at 6:00PMther of Life

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Preparation for the Reception of the Sacred Mysteries Please note our parish policy, established in order to better serve and prepare our St. Ephrem Family for the reception of the Sacred Mysteries:

Baptism/Confirmation (Sacraments of Initiation): Please call at least ONE month in advance before desired date. Date is confirmed following the completion of the Sacred Mystery and Sacred Duty - Baptism Preparation Class for Parents and God Parents; this is a one day seminar and is offered on an as needed basis accommodating the time and schedule of the parents and Godparents. Call Deacon Georges for information or to register (619-508-5401). For adult reception of the Sacraments of Initiation, please call the office for more information on RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).

First Communion and First Confession: Please phone the parish office to register. Preparation for First Communion and First Confession is offered as a two year course of study. Year One: begins with students currently enrolled in second grade (or higher) and those that have not yet received instruction. Year Two: (has the required prerequisite) – This course is offered only to those who have completed the First Year Course in Religious Education. Please phone the office for inquiries. Classes run from September through the last Sunday in April with First Communion held on the first Sunday in May (Feast of Our Lady of Lebanon).

Matrimony: Please contact the parish office at least 6 months to the desired date to schedule initial appointment with the pastor or deacon. We offer a course called One in Christ for our Pre Cana Couples.