Saint Maron Catholic Church Fifth Sunday of the Resurrection MAY 19, 2019 After his resurrection, Jesus manifested him- self to some of his apostles at the lake, and then he took aside his apostle Peter. He will entrust him with a mission: "Be the shepherd of my sheep". An important task but also difficult. What is the crite- ria that guided the choice of Jesus to Peter? One might have thought that Jesus questioned Peter He will repeat it three times and even the first about his teaching: "Do you remember all that I time, he explains to us in a certain way his choice: said during those three years of public life? Did "Do you love me more than these?" It is therefore you interpret my words correctly? Did you under- the loving relationship with him that is the essen- stand what I wanted to do?" Jesus does not ques- tial criterion of Jesus' choice. tion him about his orthodoxy or his plans. Jesus In the short dialogue they had after their break- asks a single question: "Do you love me?" . fast at the shore, Jesus does not blame him. The past is not even mentioned ... that famous night when three times Peter had said: "I do not know this man! The word forgiveness is not even pro- nounced, and it is by repeating three times his love for Christ after the breakfast that Peter finds him- self forgiven, transfigured, recreated by a love more powerful than any other spiritual deaths. Peter will not be able to erase his failure, forget his hour of weakness, or the weakness that inhabits him at all hours; but henceforth his betrayal will come back to his memory only as set in forgive- ness, resumed and washed in the mercy of Jesus. "Simon, Simon, I prayed for you," said Jesus some hours before he died, "so that your faith may not fail. You, then, when you return converted, strengthen your brothers "(Lk 22,31s). It is a fallen man who will become the foundation stone of the Church. It is a man capable of cowardice that the Risen One will establish pastor of his own flock. Peter will be a shepherd on behalf of the "shepherd leader", in the service of the Model Shepherd. 11466 Kercheval Street, Detroit, MI 48214-3307 Office: 313-824-0196 - Cell: 216-544-6035 Website: www.saintmaronchurch.com Email address: [email protected] Saint Maron Catholic Church LITURGY INTENTIONS Brothers and Sisters, As you know, His Beatitude and Eminence, Mar Nas- Sun. May 19 : Fifth week of the Resurrection rallah Peter Sfeir entered into eternal life May 11, 2019. • 9:30 am [Lector: Robert Safadi] Patriarch-Emeritus Sfeir was born May 15, 1920 in Ray- foun, Lebanon. He was elected Patriarch of Antioch for Liturgy for Patriarch Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir the Maronites April 27,1986; he was the 76th Patriarch of Liturgy for Boulos and Margaret Helou and the Maronite Church with the official title of "His Beati- Victoria Fares, by Cesar and Diane Helou tude and Eminence Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and the Whole East". Liturgy for Sam Thomas, by Robin Diamond Patriarch-Emeritus Sfeir was a staunch and out-spoken Liturgy for Theresa Joseph Abood and deceased defender of the freedom and sovereignty of Lebanon and relatives, by family rights of Christians to live in peace and harmony in their homeland. With his passing, our Maronite Church loses a Liturgy for all the Maronites in Venezuela, by cherished icon. He was a true father and shepherd who Norman and Madeline Foster capably led. By word and deed, our Church during very difficult and critical times. History will definitely mark his Liturgy for the intentions and donors of Catholic name as one of the great Maronite Patriarchs. Extension Society Patriarch Sfeir is a man of principles, a true leader who did not search for popularity, instead he always sought to • 11:30 am [Lector: Alex Agbay] do what was right and proper. He was also a faithful son Liturgy for Patriarch Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir and true servant of the Church and her people. He knew how to serve as a vicar respecting his superiors, and how Liturgy for Boutros Ghafari, by family to lead as a patriarch. He carried his crosses patiently and Liturgy for Anthony & Hazel Chemali, by their accepted praise gracefully and with gratitude. May the Risen Lord reward his faithfulness and endeavors may He daughter Delores Mabarak grant to him eternal rest among all the Righteous and Just in Heaven. NEXT WEEK +A. Elias Zaidan Bishop of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Sun. May 26 : Sixth week of the Resurrection Angeles • 9:30 am [Lector: Robert Safadi] Liturgy for Sam Thomas, by Douglas and Elizabeth Abood Liturgy for all the Maronites in Venezuela, by Norman and Madeline Foster Liturgy for the intentions and donors of Catholic Extension Society • 11:30 am [Lector: Alex Agbay] Liturgy for all the deceased and living parishioners of Saint Maron Church Liturgy for Mike Michael & Cathy Marr Saint Maron Catholic Church Collection Sun. May 12, 2019 BREAD AND WINE Collection $ 1,911 Please contact the Rectory to donate the Host and Wine for $50.00/month, we will be accepting do- Coffee and donuts $ 51 nations from three different families each month. Hall Rental $ 2,200 • Bread and Wine for the month of May 2019, in loving memory of deceased members of the par- ish, by Norman & Madeline Foster. Donation Request • Bread and Wine for the month of May 2019, in We are so excited to complete the renovation loving memory of Fayez and Nader Shaer, by of our chancery. St Maron church parishioners Margo Shaer. will be able to use it for different events like MYO and MYA meetings, ladies night and many • Bread and Wine for the month of May 2019, in other small events. loving memory of deceased members of the Many thanks to everyone that has helped al- Haddad and Safar family, by Ghandi & Salam ready in the transformation of this building. Haddad We are still in need of some major appliances. A refrigerator (Whirlpool-14.3 Cu, $ 549.99), a Saj day stove (GE-2.9 Cu, $849.99) and a new furnace ($ 2300). If anyone would like to make a donation May 19, 2019 towards these items or purchase them please con- Join us for a traditional breakfast after tact Fr. Roby. 11.30 Mass Announcements Any donation to cover the cost is appreciated! 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