O Father, raise up among Christians abundant and holy vocations to the priesthood, who keep the faith alive and guard the blessed memory of your Son Jesus through the preaching of his word and the administration of the Sacraments, with which you continually renew your faithful.
Grant us holy ministers of your altar, who are careful and fervent guardians of the Eucharist, the sacrament of the supreme gift of Christ for the redemption of the world.
Call ministers of your mercy, who, through the sacrament of Reconciliation, spread the joy of your forgiveness.
Grant, O Father, that the Church may welcome with joy the numerous inspirations of the Spirit of your Son and, docile to His teachings, may she care for vocations to the ministerial priesthood and to the consecrated life.
Sustain the Bishops, priests and deacons, consecrated men and women, and all the baptized in Christ, so that they may faithfully fulfil their mission at the service of the Gospel.
This we pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.

HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI 19 June 2009

Pope Benedict XVI

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1600th Jubilee of the passing of Saint Maron

 Lord God,
you called your chosen one, Saint Maron,
to the monastic life,
perfected him in divine virtues,
and guided him along the difficult road
to the heavenly kingdom.
During this jubilee year, commemorating 1600 years
since the death of your chosen one, Saint Maron,
when he was called to the house of your heavenly Father;
We ask you, through his intercession,
to immerseus in your love that we may
walk in your path, heed your commandments,
and follow in his footsteps.
May his holy example resonate throughout our lives.
With your love, may we achieve that final destination
reached by our father, Saint Maron,
and carry your Gospel throughout the world.
Through his intercession, may we attain
the glory of the resurrection and everlasting life in you.
Glory and thanks are due to you, to your blessed Father, and to your living Holy Spirit, now and for ever.   

August 29, 2010 - SEASON OF PENTECOST

 

15th Sunday of Pentecost
Sunday August 29,  2010 , 9:30 AM (Spanish & Aramaic)
For: Khalil Bassil By: His wife Victoria Bassil
Sunday August 29, 2010 ,11:00 AM (English & Aramaic)
For: In Honor of Michael Abou Ezzi By: The Pastor

Monday August 30, 2010, 12 Noon 
For:  Thanksgiving to St Sharbel By Hilda Cuglievan
Tuesday August 31, 2010, 12 Noon  Sts Abda, Zakhia & Aegidius
For: Esperanza & Mathew Pinilla By : Migdalia Martinez
Wednesday September 1, 2010 12 Noon  St Simon the Stylite
For:  Souad Awad By: The Pastor
Thursday September 2, 2010  12 Noon  St. Mammas the Great
For:  Special Intentions to St. Sharbel By: Dulce Concepcion-Azze
Friday September 3, 2010  No Liturgies
Saturday September 4, 2010 No Liturgies.

16th Sunday of Pentecost
Sunday  September 5, 2010 , 9:30 AM  (Spanish & Aramaic)
For: Jorge, Maria & their son Jorge Azze By Loris Azze
Sunday September 5, 2010 , 11 AM (English & Aramaic)
For: Antonio Vidal By: Sami & Ana Maria AbiSleiman

Pope's Prayer Intentions August 2010
That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties.

Sunday School: Registration & Classes
Registration Starting August 22 & 29, 2010. Registration forms are available in the Office or by email. They must be submitted with the Baptismal Certificate of the Child.

Lebanese Summer Festival
September 10, 11 & 12 2010.
Friday: 6pm-2am
Saturday: 6pm-2am
Sunday: 12noon-5pm
Please Check the Annual Festival

PUSH
P=Pray / U=Until / S=Something / H=Happens

10 great things about Reading the Bible
At last, you can tell the difference between Shakespeare and the King James Bible when it's quoted to you.
You can talk to Protestants about your faith without feeling like a goofball.
See who in Scripture gets the prize in the following categories:
Dumbest Boyfriend: Samson, for choosing girlfriend Delilah (Judges 16:4-22)...
God is all knowing
If God knows all, then a loving God could deliberately tolerate horrible things, like starvation, because he foresees that in the long run, that more people will be better and happier than if he miraculously intervened. ..

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