Msgr. Peter F. Azar, PastorMsgr. Peter F. Azar, Pastor · Stephanie and Fred Schiripo Offered by Beverly and Bob Schiripo This week’s Sanctuary Lamp will burn In Loving Memory of

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Saint Anthony Maronite Church, Lawrence, MA, Sunday, April 17, 2016

Msgr. Peter F. Azar, PastorMsgr. Peter F. Azar, PastorMsgr. Peter F. Azar, PastorMsgr. Peter F. Azar, Pastor

EEEE----mail: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]

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Reverend Mr. Allan Ramey, Retired DeaconReverend Mr. Allan Ramey, Retired DeaconReverend Mr. Allan Ramey, Retired DeaconReverend Mr. Allan Ramey, Retired Deacon

Reverend Mr. James T. Demers, SubReverend Mr. James T. Demers, SubReverend Mr. James T. Demers, SubReverend Mr. James T. Demers, Sub----DeaconDeaconDeaconDeacon

Reverend Mr. Nadim B. Daou, SubReverend Mr. Nadim B. Daou, SubReverend Mr. Nadim B. Daou, SubReverend Mr. Nadim B. Daou, Sub----Deacon Deacon Deacon Deacon

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Office Hours Monday through Thursday

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Fridays office is closed

Saturdays by appointment

Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation One month in advance with the Pastor

Sacrament of Matrimony Couples should make arrangements with the Pastor six months prior to the wedding date.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Before and after Liturgies

Or by appointment

Anointing of the Sick Please notify the rectory if a member

of your family is ill, hospitalized or they are unable to come to Church and would like to

receive communion at home.

Saint Anthony Maronite ChurchSaint Anthony Maronite Church 145 Amesbury Street145 Amesbury Street

Lawrence, MA 01841Lawrence, MA 01841

Saturday: 4:00 PM, English Sunday: 9:00 AM, English 11:00 AM, Arabic and Syriac Weekdays: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM Holy Days: Vigil Liturgy 7:00 PM Actual Feast Day 9:00 AM

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Saturday, April 16

4:00 PM Forty Day Memorial for the soul of Antoine Issa, and for the soul of his wife, Sadie, requested by their daughters, Vivian and Norma, and their families.

Sunday, April 17

9:00 AM

11:00 AM

Special Intention. Anniversary Liturgy for the soul of Daniel Hachem and all the deceased Hachem members of Serjbeil and Debbieh, requested by his parents, sister and their families.

Monday, Aِpril 18 9:00 AM Private Intention.

Tuesday, April 19 9:00 AM For Antonio, Barbara, Al, John and Georgina Teixeira, requested by Dora Pereira.

Wednesday, April 20 9:00 AM Special Intention.

Thursday, April 21 9:00 AM Special Intention.

Friday, April 22

Saturday, April 23

4:00 PM Special Intention.

Sunday, April 24

9:00 AM

11:00 AM

First Anniversary for the soul of Maria Danus Moujaes, Requested by her loving mother, and family. Forty Day Memorial for the soul of George Saade, requested by his parents, Rafic and Agnes Saade, and family.

NO LITURGY AND OFFICE IS CLOSED.

The Sanctuary Lamps burn continuously, reminding us of Christ, the eternal and everlasting light. It is proper and fitting to offer our Sanctuary Lamp in memory, in honor of a loved one or for a special intention.

It is scheduled on a first-come-first-serve-basis to ensure an equal opportunity for everyone.

Left Sanctuary Lamp Right Sanctuary Lamp

This week’s Sanctuary Lamp will burn

In Loving Memory of

Stephanie and Fred Schiripo Offered by Beverly and Bob Schiripo

This week’s Sanctuary Lamp will burn

In Loving Memory of

Stephanie and Fred Schiripo Offered by Beverly and Bob Schiripo

Sunday, April 10, 2016

Sunday Collection $ 2,559.10 Candles 114.25 Total Deposit $ 2,673.35

Offertory Collection

Thank you for your continuous generosity and support throughout the year.

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Date Time Lectors Altar Servers

Saturday, April 16 4:00 PM Sadie Milad Elias Saab, Sharbel Saab

Sunday, April 17 9:00 AM Sub-Deacon Jim Demers Sebastian Ramey, Thomas Demers

11:00 AM

Mounira Daher (English) Gretta Merheb (Arabic)

Anthony Chamoun, Elias Chaya George Chaya, Giorgio Abounasr

Date Time Lectors Altar Servers

Saturday, April 23 4:00 PM Dianne Dewan Jacob Godfrey, Youssef Chahine

Sunday, April 24 9:00 AM Josephine McDougall Antonio Hbaiter, George Hbaiter

11:00 AM

George Saab (English) Marcel Saade (Arabic)

Elias Azzi, Elie Daou Geryes Geha, Joseph Mansour

Brothers and Sisters: Pray for us; we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all

things. I urge you all the more to do this, so that I may be restored to you very soon. Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do his will, working among us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been set free; and if he comes in time, he will be with me when I see you. Those from Italy send you greetings. Grace be with all of you.

First Reading

Hebrews 13:18 - 25

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Gospel Reading

John 21: 1 - 14

The Apostle John says: Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed

himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them," I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, you have no fish, have you?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them, “Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on some clothes, for he was naked, and jumped into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off. When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

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We are very grateful to all those who willingly gathered to decorate during Holy Week and Easter.

Also, we recognize their dedication for taking down the tomb and making our Sanctuary once again worthy and deserving of our Sunday worship. We ask the Good Lord to bless their hands, time,

energy and talents for their care and warmth extended towards the Church.

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Together Forever: Together Forever: Together Forever: Together Forever:

A Liturgy Celebrating Marriage A Liturgy Celebrating Marriage A Liturgy Celebrating Marriage A Liturgy Celebrating Marriage

Saturday, May 14, 2016 starting @ 6:00 PM Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: FREEFREEFREEFREE (Couples are asked to bring an appetizer, entrée, or dessert)

All married couples of Saint Anthony's are cordially invited to a very special Couples Evening Liturgy, Renewal of Vows and Dinner get-together, honoring the wonderful sacrament of Marriage. Deacon John Pierce will be the homilist. A sit-down dinner will follow the Liturgy in the hall. All married couples, re-gardless of where you were married, are encouraged to attend. More in-formation about this event will be forthcoming in our upcoming bulletins. This event is for adults only (please leave your children at home).

Many of you know that Sister Raghida has been diligently working on making the robes for First Holy

Communion. On Sunday, April 24th during both the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Divine Liturgies, the

custom-made robes will be Consecrated to give them a spiritual meaning for our children to wear

during the ceremony as they receive Christ for the first time. The robes will remain in the Church to be

used every year for this event. We invite all parents to be present at the Consecration of these robes.

A group of faithful people have been meeting every Thursday for prayers. These individuals would like to invite you to join them in praying the Rosary and other devotions. The prayer gathering takes place every Thursday evening at 7:00 PM in the Chapel. Please feel free to join this group, enrich your spirituality and appreciate the graces bestowed upon us by our Heavenly Father.

“Don’t worry about anything,“Don’t worry about anything,“Don’t worry about anything,“Don’t worry about anything, Instead ,PRAY about everything.Instead ,PRAY about everything.Instead ,PRAY about everything.Instead ,PRAY about everything.

Tell God what you need and Tell God what you need and Tell God what you need and Tell God what you need and THANK Him for all He has done…”THANK Him for all He has done…”THANK Him for all He has done…”THANK Him for all He has done…”

~Philippians 4:6

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Per directive of the Eparchy, there will be a Second Collection taken next

weekend, April 23rd and 24th. The Catholic Home Mission of the United

States have established a special collection for missionary efforts being made

in the USA. Our Eparchy, which is “Missionary” by nature, has received much financial help from this effort.

Now, we are able to help others in return. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.

You Can Run, But You Can't Hide

The Gospel of this week remind us of the two great mysteries: life and death. The Apostles can do nothing of worth on their own - not even catch a fish, and with gentleness the Lord reminds them that with him, they can do the impossible. Two names stand out above the rest: Peter and Thomas. Both men are present and mentioned by name. Interesting. After all, Peter denied the Lord three times and Thomas did not believe in his resurrection. And yet, both are there. Both are present. Both are in need of guidance and mercy. Who gives it to them but the one who suffered for them. "The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone." This is our history too. We tend to lock ourselves up in our own little world (room), just like the Apostles did, and only later do we come to realize that there is someone missing - the Lord. Ah yes, the Lord will not allow any barriers to get in his way. He will reveal himself, one way or another, and not allow any of his sheep to wander too far off. This is a good Shepherd. This is a good Father and Mother. Who are we kidding! This is a God who loves! This is a God who always reveals himself. It is time for us to grow up and get ready for graduation.

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I kindly ask our

faithful to join me at

Saint Basil Chapel on

Wednesday,

April 27th, as we

celebrate the Liturgy

in the Maronite Rite.

Your participation

will be important

and enriching to

join in the singing

and responses of

our Liturgy.

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