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Page Two Sunday of the Priests Page Three *****Parish Events***** January 29, 2023

*****Sunday’s message***** Saint Maron’s Hafli Pray For The Sick
Qurbono P. 147 Creed P. 748; Pre-Anaphora P. 749; Anaphora of St. John P. 815 We are looking forward to celebrating the Feast of our Parishioners who are terminally ill, in hospice care or
Patron Saint Maron, the head of our Maronite Church. having major surgery, are remembered in our prayers.
Luke 12:42-48 The Hafli is scheduled for Saturday February 11, 2023. David Hines, Genevieve Salemi and JoJo Salami.

At the end of the Season of Epiphany and before the Season of Great Lent, Our Maronite Tradition dedicates three Sun- Doors open at 6:30 pm & Dinner at 7:30 pm. Featuring THE SANCTUARY LAMP
days and three weeks to commemorate the deceased clergy, the righteous and just, and the faithful departed. The singer Nadime Abo Rejaily and DJ Gabriel Massih. It is a Is a vigil light burning 24/7 and kept near
priest and the bishop are our loyal companion in our journey to God. He has two roles: (a) the role of the good shepherd Full Buffet Dinner Catered by Manuel S. Sarkis. For Res- the Blessed Sacrament. The light indi-
who tends his flock with wisdom and careful watch and (b) the role of the intercessor who is always looking upward to ervation contact Tony Saroufim at 617-407-2841 or Majed cates the unfathomable mystery of the
heaven, administering the holy mysteries and constantly praying for his parish. Daher at 617-230-6730. We need to provide the caterer Eucharistic presence of Jesus. It reminds
with the numbers of reservation one week in advance. So
us of the reverence due to the Sacra-
In this parable the Lord emphasizes the reward of the responsible and faithful servant who please do not wait to the last minute to reserve. ment. The burning light is a pious cus-
is vigilant while awaiting his master’s return and the punishment of the servant who thought tom as a way of prolonging our adoration
his master’s return will be delayed. The reference to the priest here is indicative of the Wondering if the Lord is Calling You and prayer to honor His presence.
priestly authority which is linked to being faithful to the Lord who bestows upon him this The Words of Samuel: Speak, Lord, For your Servant is
sacred authority and mission. Faithfulness to the Lord requires wisdom, i.e., to decipher Listening. (1 Sam. 3:10) these words were applied to the Left Side: This week it will burn in loving memory of
Old Testament people. But they are still resounding to our
God’s plan of salvation and to understand God’s will in everything we do here on earth. time. Have you ever wondered if the Lord is calling you? Maroun Y. Maroun by the Family. Next week it will burn
for special intentions by Chaouki & Zeina Freiha.
The emphasis of the parable on serving food to the household is applied directly to the Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Seminary is planning the Right Side: This week it will burn in loving memory of Sa-
priest who distributes the body and the blood of Christ to the faithful in the Mystery of the annual discernment weekend for March 24-26, 2023. We rah A. Maroun by the Family. Next week it will burn in lov-
Eucharist. The great temptation which the priest may face lies in using his priestly service are hoping to have a good number of young men interest- ing memory of Joseph Abdul-Massih, by the Family.
for personal gains. He may forget, or pretend to forget, that God has chosen him to be his ed in discerning their priestly vocation.
priest, and to faithfully administer to God and his people. The Evangelist Luke, more than Weekend Lectors
Matthew, stresses the severe punishment which is awaiting the priest who understands the National Eucharistic Revival Jan 28 5:00 pm Marcia Khan
will of his master and neglects doing it! Both, the Latin Catholic Bishops and the Eastern Catholic Jan 29 9:00 am Charles Sacre
Bishops are urging all faithful to have greater awareness Jan 29 11:00 am Estephan Matar
The servant who abides by the directives of the master shall be greatly rewarded. He is of the true presence of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Feb 04 5:00 pm Joseph Chikhani
loyal and works diligently as if the master has never left. He toils without wavering in the The purpose is to re-catechize Catholics about the es- Feb 05 9:00 am Angelo Maroun
presence or in the absence of the master. He is well convinced and has full trust in his own sence of the Eucharist. The Bishops are reminding us that Feb 05 11:00 am David Abichaker
mission. He accomplishes his task according to the master’s wishes and serving his people. Whereas the servant who the Eucharist is not some sort of medieval magic source,
misconstrues the intention of the master and interprets it to his advantage, he shall be severely punished. He either fails nor is it a mere symbolic sign, but it is a real gift given to Sunday’s Collection January 22, 2023
to understand or is not willing to live according to the statues of the master. He assumes that the master’s return may be us by Jesus himself. The Church teaching is consistent in Candles: $ 186
delayed, and begins abusing his authority, taking advantage of the master’s absence. Another danger lies in the life of this matter, and that is to ensure the actual presence of Sunday Collection: $ 1,742
this servant and that is when he pretends he does not know the master’s directives. This is where the greater punish- Jesus among us on this earth until the end of time. US Bishops Charities: $ 518

ment comes into the picture. Saint Luke here stresses the punishment of the ignorant servant a lot more that Saint Mat- Discernment Weekend for Women
thew (24:45-51) because this servant has fully understood what was expected but refused to abide by the directives and This Eucharistic Revival will conclude with the celebration Discernment Retreat Weekend for Women, Dartmouth MA
wishes of his master. of a National Eucharistic Congress, which will take place "Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.” — Psalm 34:9 is
in Indianapolis, IN, July 17-21, 2024.
Jesus calling you to Come, Taste and See? The Maronite
All the qualities that are applied to the priest make him eligible to the great honor preserved for the good disciple who is The faithful are being urged to educate themselves more Servants of Christ the Light located in Dartmouth MA, invite
faithful to the teachings of his master. This is well expressed by John the Evangelist: “Whoever serves me must follow and more about the Eucharist. The clergy and religious, young adult women (ages 18-39) to prayerfully consider
me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me.” (John 12:26). are being asked to dedicate several sessions throughout joining them for a Discernment Retreat Weekend, April 14-
these two years about the true meaning of the Eucharist 16, 2023. The weekend is designed to give young adult
The following are names of the Deceased Priests who served our parish: May their memory be eternal. women a glimpse into prayer and communal life.
and share the many writings of the early Church Fathers
Father Gabriel KorkemazFather Father Stephen Korkemaz Chorbishop Joseph Yazbek Father Anthony Yazbek on this matter. For this purpose, the first three Wednes- To register or to learn more scan the QR Code on the flyer
Father Joseph Khairallah Yazbek Father Peter Sfeir Father James Manning Father Albert Shea days of Lent have been reserved for sessions about or visit maroniteservants.org. If you have any questions call
Chorbishop Stephen El-Douaihi Father David Gabriel Father Leonard Basinow the Eucharist: February 22, March 1, and March 8. Sister Therese Maria, srtherese2010@gmail.com
There will be a religious services at 7:00 pm followed by a
session on the Eucharist. Fr. Joseph Abi Saad, the pastor Marriage Notices
*****Qurboneh***** of Saint Theresa Church in Brockton, MA, is our speaker. If you wish to be married at Our Lady of the Cedars you
must be a registered member and attend Church regularly.
These sessions on the Eucharist are beneficial and every- Marriage arrangements must be made with the pastor at
THIS WEEKEND INTENTIONS REQUESTED BY one could benefit from attending. Thus, all the more rea- least SIX MONTHS in advance. A baptismal certificate dat-
son to attend these three sessions during Lent and the ed no later than six months before the wedding must be
5:00 PM Sat Jan 28 Manoush, Joseph, Mary, Thomas, George Jean & Lillian Naymie Annual Intentions monthly Holy Hour and the Benediction of the Blessed provided. If there were previous marriage/s, the couple
Remember Me In Your Kingdom Msgr. Georges El-Khalli Sacrament which is celebrated every Second Tuesday of must consult with the pastor at their earliest convenience.
9:00 AM Sun Jan 29 Personal Intentions Msgr. Georges El-Khalli the Month at 7:00 PM. Those who plan to get married outside the United States,

11:00 AM Sun Jan 29 Michel Rouhana (Anniversary) Sadie Rouhana & Family and need a Free State to Marry Certificate, they must
Church Steps Railings
We have been waiting for the railings since the Vertical call the pastor THREE MONTHS in advance in order to have
NEXT WEEKEND INTENTIONS REQUESTED BY Platform Lift was installed. They are finally here. We are enough time to process the paperwork. They also need
two witnesses to testify on their behalf that they have nev-
5:00 PM Sat Feb 04 Personal Intentions Msgr. Georges El-Khalli up to code now and it is safer and more practical for us er been married before, neither in church no in any civil
9:00 AM Sun Feb 05 Michel Jabbour Dagher, Maroun & Sarah Maroun Angelo & Roula Maroun to use them. Thank you Checrallah Abichaker for de- court. Since you care enough to have a church wedding,
signing the railings and for installing them. A Job well
11:00 AM Sun Feb 05 Adele, Gabriel & Hoda Abichaker The Family done. May God reward you abundantly. CHECK FIRST the availability of the church for your intend-
ed date before you book your wedding venue.