MCF (Maronite Christian Formation)
Pioneers of Mary — Meetings will be held every
MCF Classes are held every Saturday at 3:30.
Please make every effort to bring your
children on a weekly basis.
Sunday, beginning
November 2nd at 5:00 PM.
Kids in grades 7 through 12 are invited to attend
54 South 4th Street, Easton, PA 18042
PH: 610-252-5275
Volume 2014, week 43– 45
Halloween Party
SUNDAY OF
CHRIST THE KING
The MYO will be holding their annual Halloween Party on Sunday October 26, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00
PM. Tickets are $5.00 for children and $7.00 for adults. Children under 3 are free. Volunteers & donations are welcome. Food, Drinks & Games will be provided. DJ will entertain!!
PARISH ORGANIST: Patty Boulous
BINGO COMMITTEE
Eva Farhat, Patty Boulos,
Anthony Koury, Jr
MCF COORDINATOR
Deanna Baurkot
ST. THERESA SODALITY
Rosemary Canone
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
David Elias
MYA
Rhonda Elias
CHOIR DIRECTOR
Patty Boulous
Heritage Day Chairperson: Steve Koorie
MYO/PIONEERS
Antoinette Elias
Financial Controller: Ferris Koorie
ARABIC CLASSES
Yasmine Karam
PASTORAL COUNCIL:
President: Naomi Karam-Koerwitz
Vice-President: Maynard Melhem
Secretary: Rhonda Elias
George Baurkot, Esq.
John Thomas
Roseann Joseph, Esq.
Patty Boulous
Alex Karam, Jr., Esq.
Abe Kassis, Esq.
CONFESSIONS:
BAPTISMS:
SUNDAY: 9:20 am to 9:45 am (before mass)
SATURDAY: 4:00 pm to 4:40 pm (before mass)
Also Available by Appointment
Please Call The Parish Rectory
(non-parishioners sponsors must
provide a certificate from their Catholic church)
OCTOBER TO MAY
MARRIAGES:
Arabic Classes: Friday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Religious Education: Saturday 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Please Notify The Pastor
At Least 6 Months Ahead of Time
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church has been a fixture in the Easton, Pennsylvania community for over
75 years. Our parish is entrusted with the care and guardianship of all Maronite Catholics in
the Lehigh Valley area, as well anyone who wishes to join our community. We are charged
with the preservation of the faith, traditions and heritage of the Maronite Catholic Rite through the teachings of
Jesus Christ and the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. As Maronite Catholics, our mission is to share the
spirituality and liturgy, the treasures of our Eastern heritage, our culture, family ethics and traditions, with all our
brothers and sisters in the Lehigh Valley. While promoting the Christian faith, we are called to reach out with compassion to the less fortunate and the needy in our society, especially through our charitable work in the community. All are welcome to join us in worship and in our way of life, as humble servants seeking to glorify our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ, and live by his eternal life giving commandments.
Oct 25 — Nov 9, 2014
Email: [email protected] Website: mountlebanon.org
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to
Saint Matthew 25:14-30
‘For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and
entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another
two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he
went away. The one who had received the five talents went off at once
and traded with them, and made five more talents. In the same way,
the one who had the two talents made two more talents. But the one
who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the
ground and hid his master’s money.
After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts
with them. Then the one who had received the five talents came
forward, bringing five more talents, saying, "Master, you handed over
to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents."
His master said to him, "Well done, good and trustworthy slave;
you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of
many things; enter into the joy of your master."
CLERGY
Father Simon El Hajj, Pastor
And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying,
"Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two
more talents." His master said to him, "Well done, good and trustworthy
slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge
of many things; enter into the joy of your master."
Deacon Anthony Koury
OFFICE VOLUNTEER: Claire Willard
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
10 AM TO 3 PM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
INSIDE this ISSUE
ST. RAFKA RELIC VISITS OLOL
3
GRIEF WORKSHOP
3
SPAGHETTI DINNER
3
HALLOWEEN PARTY
4
MFC
4
Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying,
"Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not
sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I
went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours."
But his master replied, "You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you,
that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter?
Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my
return I would have received what was my own with interest.
So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents.
For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an
abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will
be taken away. As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer
darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."
WEEKEND of OCT 25 – 26 *** SUNDAY OF CHRIST THE KING****
Sat., Oct 25 – 5:00 PM – Houditte Karam & Martha Karam Haddad (Australia) by son, Alexander Karam, Sr. &
family and sister-in-law, Salam Saba and nephews & nieces. - Coffee Hour to follow
Sun., Oct 26 – 10:00 AM - Lillian Isaac Symia (40 Day Mass) by the Family.
Brunch to follow at Almond Tree Manor, Alpha, NJ.)
Beginning on Friday, October 31, 2014, all masses scheduled for Fridays will be celebrated in Arabic
Monday
Oct 27
6:00 pm
Peter & Agnes Pellicotti by Family
Tuesday
Oct 28
6:00 pm
George Jabbour by Helen Jabour
Thursday
Oct 30
6:00 pm
Rose Symia by Sara Koury
Friday
Oct 31
6:00 pm
Mary Simon by Mr. & Mrs. William Joseph (Arabic Mass)
WEEKEND of NOV 1-2 *** CONSECRATION OF THE CHURCH****
Sat., Nov 1 – 5:00 PM – All Saints Day— SFC Jesse Dale (1st Anniversary) by the Family
Sun., Nov 2 – 10:00 AM - All Souls Day—All Deceased of the Parish / Jamelee Boutros by
Maroun & Amal Maroun & Family. Coffee hour to follow.
On All Souls Day, Sunday November 2nd, at 2:00 PM we will be visiting Gethsemane
Cemetery. All parishioners are invited to join us to honor and pray for all our faithful
departed. May all our faithful departed rest in the Peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the
company of the heavenly choirs of Angels and all the Saints.
Monday
Nov 3
6:00 pm
Barbara Stevens by Sharon John
Tuesday
Nov 4
6:00 pm
Edward Geosits by Colleen & Mark Ziegenhorn
Thursday
Nov 6
7:00 pm
St. Rafka — For the Parish by Father Simon
Friday
Nov 7
8:00 am
6:00 pm
St. Rafka — For the Parish by Father Simon
Peter Karam by Naomi Shiner & Joanna Joseph (Arabic Mass)
WEEKEND of NOV 8 – 9 *** RENEWAL OF THE CHURCH***
RELIC OF ST. RAFKA.
Our Lady of Lebanon has been chosen as one of the parishes who will be
honored with the presence of St. Rafka’s relic on November 6, 2014. We invite you to share this grace
and faith filled occasion with us as we seek to honor St. Rafka and at the same time to ask for her
intercession. Schedule is as follows:
Thursday, November 6th
Confession 6:00 – 6:45 PM
Liturgy
7:00 PM
Benediction with the Icon & Relic of St. Rafka after the Liturgy
Coffee & Pastry reception in the church hall
Church will remain open and Relic will be available for viewing throughout the night until Friday morning
after Liturgy.
Friday, November 7th
Liturgy
8:00 AM
Final blessing with St. Rafka’s Icon & Relic
St. Rafka’s Relic will move on to Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral in Brooklyn, NY after Liturgy.
Cake and pastry donations will be gratefully accepted.
St. Theresa Sodality—Monthly Meeting will be held on Monday, November 3rd following liturgy.
All members are asked to attend.
Spinach Pie Sale—We thank everyone who helped, purchased or donated to make our spinach pie sale a
great success!! Our children’s organizations and those less fortunate will benefit from your generosity.
Our Lady of Lebanon Church Monday, October 27
at 6:30-8 p.m. This is a workshop for those dealing with the loss of a loved one through death and
provides an opportunity to explore spiritual and
psychological aspects of loss and healing. Topics
could include the process of grieving, the emotions
of grief, ways to move forward and our relationship
with God. Individuals will have an opportunity to
share their experiences of grief
and what the loss has meant for
them.
Sat., Nov 8 – 5:00 PM – Louis Joseph by the Mr. & Mrs. George Baurkot
Saturday, Oct 25
Karam Family
Sunday, Oct 26
Isaac Family
Saturday, Nov 1
Dale Family
Sunday, Nov 2
Maroun Family
Saturday, Nov 8
Joseph Family
Sunday, Nov 9
Jacob Family
ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER
WHERE:
OLOL church hall
WHEN:
November 9, 2014
TIME:
11:30—6:00 pm
WHO:
Dave Elias - 610-703-3505
Maynard Melhem - 610-462-6493
PRICE:
For more information and to let us
know you are coming, please contact Paul at 908-235-8489 or
Sun., Nov 9 – 10:00 AM - Youssif & Ghoussoun Maroun Jacob by Mr. & Mrs. Budwi Jacob
LECTORS
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Grief Workshop with Dr. Paul LaChance
Adults $8.00, Kids 3-12 - $5.00,
2yrs & under free
TICKET INCLUDES:
Salad, Bread & Butter, Coffee & Dessert
Scripture Readings
Sunday of Christ the King
Rom 12:9-21/ Mt 25:31-46
Consecration of the Church
Heb 9:1-12/ Mt 16:13-20
Renewal of the Church
Heb 9:11-15/ Jn 10:22-42
BINGO
FLOOR
KITCHEN
Oct 28
Mike Boulos
Noelle Richardson, Naomi Shiner
Nov 4
Labebe Buesing, DeeDee Ellwood
Jawhara Karam, Roseann Constantine
Nov 11
Volunteers
Violine Karam