1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

LITURGIES
Sundays 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 am.
Weekdays 8:00 a.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.
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DAILY ROSARY DEVOTIONS
I pray the Holy Rosary daily at 7:30 a.m.
Please join me when you can. +
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CONFESSION
Every Saturday - 2:00 - 4:00 pm or by app’t.
Sunday - before Mass and ending 10 minutes before
Mass begins.
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READINGS
Joh 21 : 1 - 14
Heb 13 : 18 - 25
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READERS
Sunday, April 26
- 8:30 am Chuck Abraham
Sunday, April 26
- 11:00 am John Jesser
Sunday, May 3
- 8:30 am Paul Boulos
Sunday, May 3
- 11:00 am Mike Kelly
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Counting Our Blessings
Sunday, April 19, 2015 $2,666.00
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EVENTS TO COME
LADIES GUILD MEETING
Sunday, May 17, 2015
MEN'S CLUB MEETING
Sunday, May 17, 2015
CAREGIVERS MEETING
Sunday, June 7, 2015
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
May 1, 9:00am – 3:00pm
ANNOUNCING A MLUKHEE SUPPER
Sunday, April 26, at
12:00 noon Joe Ashkar
and Nellie Chaoui will
prepare and serve a
delicious MLUKHEE
SUPPER.
Donations
are most welcome.
Everyone from the 8:30
am Liturgy who are
interested may return to Church to enjoy this special
meal.
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First Friday Adoration
Friday, May 1,
8:30 am – 3:00 pm.
Spring Lebanese Buffet, hosted by Ladies Guild –
Wednesday May 6, 6:30 pm.
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10
Rosary before Mass
Father will present a gift at Mass
Men’s Club will serve coffee and
Refreshments after Mass.
MYO/MYA NEWS
Holy Day
April 26, 2015
Catholic Home Missions
Great News Everyone! On May 16th, Ohio is having
an MYO/MYA State Reunion at the Basilica Shrine in
North Jackson from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM!
We will meet and at the church at 9:30am to depart for
the Shrine. Contact Sub-Deacon Alex for further
details.
Monday, May 11, 5:30 pm.
-Parish Advisory Board–
Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven –
Thursday, May 14, 8:00 am.
Pentecost Sunday – May 24.
Think on this…
By Sub-Deacon Alex
Why is the Faith important to me?
Monday, May 11, 6:30 pm.
-Hall Advisory Board–
Monday, May 18, 5:30 pm.
-Food Fair Planning–
Monday, May 18, 7:00 pm.
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ABOUT MOTHER’S DAY
MAY 10
First Holy Communion
Sunday, May 3
11:OO am Mass.
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Second Collection TODAY
-Property Committee–
COMING IN MAY…
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima –
Wednesday, May 13 also the vigil for the Feast of
Ascension Thursday. Vigil Mass at 5:30 pm, outdoor
Rosary at 6:15, cover dish supper on the
Cedar’s Hall Patio at 7:00 pm.
Welcome all parishioner, friends and neighbors.
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Back – to – Back MEETINGS
At both Liturgies, Father will present his gift
to all our Moms.
I grew up in a family that prioritized the Faith. We
would talk about our love for God, and what God
had done in our lives. This was a great example for
me to see that God is central and that He loves me
no matter what. I was inspired by my family and
many of my friends to love God back. God began
to reveal Himself to me time and time again
through the Sacraments, the Scriptures, and others.
I have discovered whenever I question that the
Faith is true, and have time and again reaffirmed
the Faith as my own faith. When I began to learn
about the Maronite Church in High School and
College, I was struck by the language of the
prayers which proclaim truth in a beautiful way.
God draws me to Himself through the special
beauty of the Maronite Church. I am loved, and I
am happy. Are you?
Before both Liturgies, Father Bill wants to
invite all Mom’s, all Families, and everyone
near and far to come together to pray a special
Rosary for all our families and their special
intentions.
If you would be interested in sharing your faith
please see Subdeacon Alex Harb.
Before the first Mass, Rosary begins at 8:00 am.
I am Maronite because __________________
Before the 2nd Mass, Rosary begins at 10:30 am.
I am Christian because __________________
Please come early before the Liturgy so we
can pray this special Rosary together.
I pray because _________________________
After both Liturgies, All Mom’s will be served
refreshments & coffee, tea or hot chocolate at
their tables to honor you in a special way. All
other guests are invited to serve themselves.
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Can you fill in the blank?
I go to church on Sunday because __________
If interested in sharing your answers with others
please see Sub-deacon Alex.
* Always be ready to make a defense of your faith
to anyone who asks. (CF 1 Peter 3:15) *
Divine Liturgy Schedule
th
April 26 through May 3
rd
Sunday
26
8:30 Violet Osborne by Gertrude Shadeed
8:30 Ralph Ezzie , 1yr Anniversary, by the Family
11:00 Intentions for Bishop Elias and our Eparchy
St. Marcellinus, Confessor /
St. Cletus, Pope, Martyr
Monday
27
8:00 The Intentions of Francois & Christiane Risha
by Sub-Deacon Paul Boulos
St. Simon, Brother of the Lord,
Apostle /
St. Zita, Virgin
Tuesday
28
8:00 A Special Intention
St. John, One of the 72 Disciples,
Apostle / St. Peter Chanel, Priest,
Martyr / St. Louis de Montfort /
St. Gianna Beretta Molla, MD
Wednesday
29
8:00 Special Intentions of Fr. Bill
St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of
the Church, Confessor, Virgin
Thursday
30
8:00 The Intentions of Paul & Karla Wilkinson by
Sub-Deacon Paul Boulos
St. James, Son of Zebedee, Brother
of the Lord, Apostle /
St. Pius V, Pope
Friday
1
8:00 John Easterday by Linda Easterday
Jeremiah the Prophet, Confessor /
St. Joseph the Worker
Saturday
2
8:30 Poor Souls by Theresa Calko
St. Athanasius the Bishop, Doctor
of the Church, Confessor
3
8:30 Violet Osborne by Deacon Bob & Barb Foster
8:30 Harry Hamad by Jane Hamad
11:00 Nicholas & Nimnoon Gaphery by
Nicholas Gaphery Jr.
Our Lady of Lebanon /
Sts. Philip & James, Apostles
Sunday
ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION:
330-825-1900 * 330-644-4490 * 330-434-2221 * 330-253-4071
Email: [email protected]
800-712-4357 for other resources in your area
Troubled in Marriage? Visit www.helpourmarriage.org
April 26, 2015
4th Sunday of the Resurrection
www.ourladyofthecedarschurch.org
First Communion
Videos and Pictures
Andrea Wilkinson will be
on hand again this year to
capture our children's First Communion on video.
She will also be at the church early to take some
still photos. The cost of each video is $25.00 and
will include one photograph. For those who
would like a copy/copies of the video and a
picture, contact Andrea at 330-794-3749 or let her
know how many copies you would like when you
see her at church. These videos also make
beautiful gifts for grandparents and godparents.
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PLEASE HELP…
We did not complete our obligations to Bishop
Elias and to our Eparchy for 2015.
We still owe $1,775.00 for the Bishop’s Appeal.
We owe 1,390.00 for the Maronite Voice, our
Eparchial Monthly News Letter
Our total due $3,165.00
Please do your best to make an offering of any
amount that is best for you.
If possible consider donating:
$25.00 toward the Eparchial Appeal 2015
Consider donating:
$15.00 toward the Maronite Voice
With the help of everyone we will fulfill our
obligation. Thank you one and all.
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Touch a life…Become a Hospice Volunteer
Hoban Summer Enrichment Camps
Archbishop Hoban High School will be offering
summer enrichment camps for students entering
7th and 8th grades. One-week camps will be
available in Photography, Steel Drum, Choral,
Robotics, Rocket Science and Forensics. Visit
www.hoban.org or call 330-849-2149 for more
information or to register for a camp.
Hoban Summer Athletic Camps
Archbishop Hoban High School will be offering
summer athletic camps for students. Camps will
be available in baseball, basketball, bowling,
cheerleading, football, lacrosse, soccer, tennis,
volleyball and wrestling. Visit www.hoban.org or
call 330-773-9107 for more information or to
register for camp.
Hospice is a philosophy of care, not a place. We
care for our patients wherever they call home. As
a vital part of our team volunteers come from all
walks of life, and have a variety of skills, talents
and abilities. Opportunities to serve are diverse:
visit patients and families to provide
companionship, socialization, and comfort, help
with
legacy
work,
transportation,
light
housework, meal preparation, run errands, make
phone calls, help with clerical work, attend health
fairs, make a presentation. Volunteers with
specialized professional qualifications and
training are also needed: attorneys, licensed hair
dressers, Massotherapists, pet therapy dogs and
their handlers. Visit us at
www.hospice.org/volunteer-opportunities
for more information!
Guess What Great Parish Event Is In August Every Year ?
FOOD FAIR NEWS
The next planning meeting is set for Monday, May 18, 7:00 pm
THE PASTOR’S PLEAS
#1. Please become a volunteer, including parishioners of all
ages. for the food preparation days and for the days of the
food fair. Please sign up. Please make and keep your
commitment. We need our youth and our adults to
participate this year.
#2. Please plan your summer vacation days around Friday,
August 7 & August 8.
#3.
Please help in promoting this great event.
Let us all work together to make this the best Food Fair ever.
Our Lady of the Cedars Maronite
Parish Pledge Drive / Round III
Many of our benefactors from Rounds I
& II of our Pledge Drive, which began in
2013, have already completed their full
3yr commitment. The following is a list of
all our past and current benefactors,
including those who have already fulfilled
their commitment. We greatly appreciate
and thank EVERYONE!
Vilma Abood
Chuck & Mary Beth Abraham
Christine Abraham
Nabil & Marlene Astrinos
Fr. Bill Bonczewski
Paul & Gena Boulos
Bill & Lisa Branzel & Family
Albert & Nellie Chaoui
Paul & Nila Ellis
Ralph Ezzie Memorial
George & Donna Ezzie
Rasheed Fagher
Deacon Bob & Barb Foster
Camille Ghorayeb
Chris & Sandy Hamad
Adiby Hamad
Margaret Hamad
Chris Hamad
Fares Jasser
Dr. Joseph & Hope Jasser
John & Erin Jesser
Tom & Yvonne Jesser
Florence Jesser
Walid Kawaji & Family
Harvey Kelly Memorial
We have started off Round III of our Pledge drive
and have already had new benefactors come forth.
Our first Round III deposit, totaled $5,600
many thanks to all our new participants.
Paul & Nila Ellis
Florence Jesser
John & Nancy Massoud
Ghassan & Marleine Lababidi
Mona Nemer
Fr. Bill Bonczewski
Walid Lababidi
Ghassan & Marleine Lababidi
Lena Maroon Memorial
Deacon Tom & Bernice Maroon
Mr & Mrs Charles Maroon
John & Nancy Massoud
Fady & Theresa Nahra
Robert & Marion Nemer
Mona Nemer
Bahia Nemr
Dick Ondecker
Jim & Bev Peters
Francois & Christiane Risha
Ata Sabbagh
Beshara Sabbagh
Dr. & Mrs Robert Skiffey
Dr. & Mrs George Solomon
Patti Staeger
Nathan & Maria Stewart
Bechara Tabet
Paul & Karla Wilkinson
George Zogbi