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Weekly Newsletter– Issue 328
March 21st– 27th, 2015
Coordinated and Supervised by:
Marie– Therese Kreidy
Script and Layout: Rita Karam
Translation: Eliane Aoun
Télé Lumière — Dora Square Beirut - Lebanon
March 25th: The Annunciation
of Mary
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NourKids Today… The Children’s Satellite of Tele Lumiere
NourKids starts officially today its broadcast as a new satellite of Tele Lumiere, in a ceremony at Théatre Athénée - Jounieh, under the high patronage of the
Minister of Information Ramzi Jreij, and
in partnership with the Higher Council for
Childhood and Georges N. Frem Foundation. Tele Lumiere had the desire to offer
to the children all over the world, on their day,
a new satellite to transmit their dreams, express their thoughts and to be a tribune used by them to transmit
their voice from Lebanon to the whole world, amidst the media crowd that is distorting often the values,
morals and citizenship. So this channel will be a space of peace that gives back innocence to the childhood
and establishes the culture of love and the civilization of peace, through a grid encompassing a variety of
cultural, educational, entertaining, artistic and sports programs… in addition to wonderful cartoons telling
stories from the Gospel, the saints’ life journeys that develop in the children’s hearts the seeds of faith, dramas presenting life matters, besides clips,
pastoral activities, schools’ ceremonies and entertaining games. NourKids will also allow the children to prepare and present their own programs,
consequently the channel works through and to them, grows with them, so that innocence has its own channel.
The Catholic
Churches in Syria:
Enough
Tele Lumiere with
Patriarch Younan
in Syria
Tele Lumiere acThe Council of the Heads of
companied the Syriac Catholic
Catholic Churches in Syria
Patriarch of Antioch and all
held its periodic meeting for
the East Ignatius Youssef III
spring 2015 last Tuesday, at
Younan, in his 5- day visit to
Our Lady of Deliverance
the Syriac Catholic Diocese of Homs, Hamah and Nabak, walked Syriac Catholic Church- Homs, under the presidency of the Melkite
about a large group of parishes,
Patriarch Gregory III, and in the attendance of the Syriac Catholic
met with the Church members,
Patriarch Ignatius Youssef III Younan, the Bishops of the Eastern
listened to their grief, concerns
Catholic denominations in Syria. They as well discussed the situation
and aspirations and transmitted
of all dioceses during the current crisis.
their suffering to state officials.
At the end of the council, the fathers addressed a speech to
This visit was an occasion
their children in the Syrian dioceses, renewed their support on this way
through which he confirmed the
of the cross, and urged them to stay, get patient, have hope, faith and be
necessity to remain home, stick
attached to their land: “Your presence itself is precious for the Middle
to faith, customs and inherited
East, you are called to be the builders of peace, reconciliation and of detraditions whatever were the conflicts. As well, he called the members of velopment… You are not alone! We cry with our suffering people and call
his Church to promote the national unity with their brother citizens, the the whole world “Enough war against Syria, enough economic blockade!
Muslims, underlining the importance of fraternity and openness among Enough supporting everything that can force our people to leave their
the citizens of the one country. Tele Lumiere provided full coverage of land, history and civilization, enough armament, destruction and devastathe visit’s stages and decisions through special reports during the chan- tion of all this country’s components. We believe in the strength of prayer
nel’s newscasts.
and fasting.” At the end, they called everyone to a day of prayer and fasting
uniting in solidarity with Syria.
Maronite Appointments
The Extraordinary Synod held by the Maronite Patriarchal See and presided over by
Patriarch Bechara Boutros Raï, from the 10th to the 14th of March, to discuss church, social
and national affairs, issued pastoral measures announcing the names of all the elected Bishops:
• Bishop Joseph Moawad at the Archdiocese of Zahle, succeeding Bishop Mansour
Hobeika, and substituted by Bishop Maroun al-Ammar as Patriarchal Vicar to Ehden and Zgharta, in addition to Jebbeh Vicariate.
•
Bishop Antoine Shbeir, Bishop to the Diocese of Latakia, succeeding Bishop Elias Suleiman, who resigned to devote himself to the Patriarchal Court of Appeal.
•
Bishop Maroun al-Ammar supervisor of the distribution of justice in our Maronite courts in Lebanon and the Patriarchal scope, succeeding
Bishop Hanna Alwan, who was elected by the Bishops of the dioceses as the supervisor of Unified Maronite Tribunal of 1st Instance.
Two Bishops were also elected to participate with the Patriarch in the Synod of Bishops for the Family and both names are submitted to the Pope
to appoint and declare them, as well as a Bishop who was chosen from the members of the Synod, seeking his appointment by the Pope as an
Apostolic Visitor to the Maronites of Greece, Romania and Bulgaria.
Highlighted Programs
Saturday March 21st To My Mother
You Are My Hope
When storms blow violently, we call the
Father through worship songs with Nizar
Fares, at St Joseph Church- Haret
Sader- Bourj Hammoud.
To the Mother
of God, to every woman who took part in
creating and giving life, we renew our promise and thanks, in a concert with Tony elBayeh, at Our Lady Church- Sin el-Fil.
9.00 - 7.00 GMT - 2.00 EST
14.30 - 12.30 GMT - 7.30 EST
The Light of Mother
Noursat Jordan’s team visit, on the
Mother’s and Children’s Day, SOS
Children’s Villages to congratulate the
resident Mothers and thank them for their
precious generosity, distributing gifts over
the children.
16.00 - 14.00 GMT - 9.00 EST
From the Calvary to Resurrection
With the Orthodox Church, we take the way
of the Calvary at Our Lady of Balamand
Patriarchal Convent, with Fr. Roukoz
Boutros and Dany Antoun.
To My Mother
From the bottom of our heart, we
offer to all mothers who give without
limits, a group of hymns and religious
songs selected on their day with love
and joy by the deacon Pierre
Boutros, the child girl ChristaMaria Bou Akl at Our Lady of
Salvation Church- Aïn Rihani.
17.00 - 15.00 GMT - 10.00 EST
Concert with Jouman Mdawar
A pleasant evening full of hope and faith is
presented by Joumana Mdawar with her
angelical voice, in a concert at St Roukoz
Church- Dekwaneh.
20.30 - 18.30 GMT - 13.30 EST
22.30 - 20.30 GMT- 15.30 EST
Sunday March 22nd
Holy Mass of the
Centenary Jubilee of
St Rafka’s Death
On this occasion, let’s celebrate the Holy Mass,
presided over by Patriarch Bechara Boutros
Raï at the Patriarchal Palace- Bkerke.
Press Conference around Our Lady Mary
On the occasion of the National Feast of
the Annunciation, join us and learn the
details of the 9th annual ceremony, in a press
conference held by the Islamic- Christian
Gathering, at Our Lady of Jamhour
School.
10.00 - 8.00 GMT - 3.00 EST LIVE
The World of Prairies
We continue our trip to the world of animals, vegetation and water, searching for
the natural resources, and we focus in this
episode on the fascinating narrow valley.
16.00 - 14.00 GMT - 9.00 EST
Concert on the Mother’s Day
We salute the herald of love and mirror of
Heaven, to the mother, the school and the
world, with St Rafka Choir of Sacred
Music, at the Holy Spirit UniversityKaslik.
22.00 - 20.00 GMT - 15.00 EST
Eat Well, Be Healthy
What are the nutritional fibers? What is
their source? What are their benefits?
Important information are given by the
Specialist Eliane Moawad for a good
health.
19.00 - 17.00 GMT
12.00 EST
The Essence of Holiness
On the Jubilee Year of St Rafka, Lebanon and the Church experienced the
Heavenly joy and received abundant
blessings. With the Mother Superior of
St Joseph Convent- Jrabta Sister
Melanie Maksoud we discover the
fruits of the jubilee, with Elie Issa.
22.00 - 20.00 GMT - 15.00 EST
13.30 - 11.30 GMT - 6.30 EST
NourKids Launching Ceremony
The dream came true: NourKids satellite started from Lebanon to the whole
world with a bundle of programs from
and to you. On this occasion, join us to
the launching ceremony at Athénée
Theatre- Jounieh.
20.30 - 18.30 GMT - 13.30 EST
With or
Against?
It is nice to be Disciples of Christ but
the most beautiful is to have disciples
for Him. It’s great to consecrate our
life for Him but the most wonderful is
to become holy in Him. “The Reality
of the Consecrated Life” is the
theme of this episode with the Antonine Fr. Michel Khoury and the
Antonine Sister Nazha Khoury, the guests of Tony Chedid.
Monday March 23rd
14.00 - 12.00 GMT - 7.00 EST
Challenges
Is coexistence among religions facing
trouble? Why is the opposition to
Christians spread in the whole
world? Does violence stem from
religions? “The Opposition of
Christianity and the Ordeal of
Coexistence”, a new theme with
Fr. Youssef Mwanes, Abdo Raad
and the Attorney at Law Antoine
Sfeir.
20.30 - 18.30 GMT - 13.30 EST LIVE
Saïd Akl
Tuesday March 24th Ask Me about
Jesus
How did the late poet Saïd Akl view
prayer? How was he practicing it? Let’s Does God trust the human being? What are
remember his sayings with May Mansour. His plans for him? How does the actress Elsy
Fernaineh live her faith? Watch this program
with Ayman Kafrouni.
22.30 - 20.30 GMT
15.30 EST
19.00 - 17.00 GMT - 12.00 EST
The Word
Why did the Holy Father dedicate this year to
the consecrated life? Who are the consecrated
people? What are their role in the Church?
How does praying for them influence their
journey? “The Consecrated People in the
Church” with Msgr. Boulos Feghali and Marie- Therese Hnein.
21.30 - 19.30 GMT - 14.30 EST LIVE
The Vanishing of the Borders
Let’s make a space trip to Mir spacecraft
to bring back the astronaut to earth
and discover the quickest trip around
California in a new documentary.
23.00 - 21.00 GMT - 16.00 EST
My Life is
Christ
How was Dr. Mohammad Rahoumeh
converted to Christianity? What attracted
him to this religion? How does he live it? Life
testimony with Gisele Hashem Zared.
Praying Poems
The Head of Municipality of JdeidehBouchrieh- Sed the poet Antoine
Gebara is the guest of the poet Antoine Maroun Saad in a special poetic
conversation.
Wednesday March 25th
19.00 - 17.00 GMT - 12.00 EST
18.00 - 16.00 GMT - 11.00 EST
The Chosen Ones
His doubts led him to believe in the Resurrection of the Teacher, important moments from
the life of Thomas the Apostle and his mission within the series of “Immortal Figures
from the Gospel.”
21.30 - 19.30 GMT - 14.30 EST
The Apostle Shall Suffer
How the touch of Jesus was achieved and his
surprises were manifested through the Pope
of Surprises Francis? Get the answer with
Dr. Naji Kozaily and Dany Antoun.
22.00 - 20.00 GMT - 15.00 EST
We Are to Be or Not to Be
How does he explain leadership and
the service concept? What are the
qualifications that the leader should
enjoy? More details with the President
of Lebanon Eco Movement Paul
Abi Rached, the guest of Dominique
Shikhani.
Your Light
Illuminates Us
What do we learn from the Parable of the
Prodigal Son and his return to his father?
What does Lina Bou Akl tell us about the
Sacrament of Repentance and its importance in the Lenten season?
Thursday March 26th
17.00 - 15.00 GMT - 10.00 EST
God Is Love!
What is the answered prayer? When is it answered? Why the believer’s all demands are
not fulfilled by God? What is the goal of God in
this case? Learn more about the Answered
Prayer with Fr. Marwan Khoury and
Therese el- Hajj.
20.30 - 18.30 GMT - 13.30 EST LIVE
The Light of Evangelization
Reading and meditating upon the New Testament according to the Evangelists Mark
and Luke, with Sister Bassima Khoury at
Tele Lumiere Ecumenical Institute for
Discipleship.
22.30 - 20.30 GMT - 15.30 EST
Hubble Telescope
Any instrument in history could reveal what
is shown by this telescope. Let’s learn together about this great design and the
breadth of view known for Hubble
Telescope.
22.05 - 20.05 GMT - 15.05 EST
19.00 - 17.00 GMT - 12.00 EST
The Treasures of the Lent
Let’s read together the headlines of Pope
Francis Message in the Lent “Make
Your Hearts Firm”, with Fr. Paul
Karam and Fr. Fadi Rouhana.
22.00 - 20.00 GMT
15.00 EST
The Homily of
the Lent
For the salvation of the entire world,
is the Christian unity a sign of hope? Get
the answer in the Homily of the Lent delivered by ChorBishop Issam Abi Khalil
at St George Cathedral- Beirut.
Friday March 27th
20.00 - 18.00 GMT - 13.00 EST
A Word of Life
Joshua is one of the greatest personalities in the Holy Bible, highlighted by Fr.
Ayyoub Chehwan and Mirella Khattar, in this episode entitled “Heaven
the Absolute Love and Perfect
Happiness”.
4.30 - 2.30 GMT - 21.30 EST