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Saint Rafka Maronite
Sunday of the Departed Priests
On this Sunday, we the Church and her children, celebrate the memory of all the departed bishops and their assistants the priests, who have shared in the service of the priesthood of Christ and served their people well. They are called Good Shepherds, like Jesus himself, and who cared deeply for their flock. Now in her prayers, the Church, remembers them during this season of light, Epiphany, and prays for them with gratitude.
The Letter to the Hebrews reveals Christ as the High Priest who opens the Sanctuary of God, once and for all, for all humanity to enter. He has become the bridge who links God’s heart with our hearts, so that through him, mercy and grace may flow freely
Catholics of the East in the Upstate! 1215 S. Highway 14, Greer, SC 29650 864.469.9119
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017 Saint Rafka Maronite Church is a Catholic
Parish of the Antiochene Syriac Maronite Church, Eparchy of Saint Maron of
Brooklyn, NY, Most Rev. Gregory John Mansour, Bishop, 109 Remsen Street,
Brooklyn, NY, 11201, 718.237.9913. [email protected]
Rev. Bartholomew Leon, Administrator,
Rev. Christopher Henderson, Retired,
Pastor’s Advisory Council Ramiz Askar, Marlene Saad Secretary
Richard Sleiman, ChairmanPaul Sleiman, Linda Wickett, Jack Yacu
Finance Committee George Azan, Joseph Chebeir,
Chairman Tony Sleiman, Paula Howard-Casby
Administration
Richard, Wickett, Financial Secretary
Joseph Chebeir,Administrative Assistant to the Pastor
Pro Tem
Nemr Farhat, Volunteer Administrative Assistant to the Pastor
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between humanity and divinity. This is what our priests do every Sunday: they invoke and open this channel of divine grace – through Christ who opens for us and shares with us his divine priesthood.
We celebrate in the priesthood of Christ exemplified in our bishops, the descendants of the Apostles of Christ, and in the ordained priests of our communities. As we look forward to a visit from our bishops or to new and upcoming ordinations we are reminded by the Scriptures of this special gift of priesthood as a manifestation of Jesus Christ’s presence among us. This gift of priesthood is one of the many gifts that we share as we bear Christ’s light in us and among us: Emanuel (God is with us!)
Our Scripture readings today show us how this gift, of the laying of hands over the head of the one ordained, is a special gift sanctified by the Apostolic Church: so that the graces of God’s sacraments may flow freely through the ordained. The priest becomes the Steward of Christ who gives his people their bread from heaven in due time for sustenance through his divine power. The power of Christ’s mystery in priesthood is clearly manifested in the Prayer of the Elevation when the Church addressed Christ her Bridegroom saying:
You are the Lamb of the Sacrifice and yet also the Priest who offered himself for us. May our prayers be like incense in your sight!
And now as we pray in thanksgiving for this wonderful gift of the priesthood, and the service of the shepherds – bishops and priests of the past – let us also pray for the priests and shepherds of the future, that this service may not be rationed through shortages in vocations. Let us do whatever we can to encourage our priests and those in ministry for greater dedication, as our service to Christ himself: the Lamb of God’s love and the High Priest of all bishops and priests. Father Steve Bonian, S.J
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Abouna’s Corner
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
The Festival of the Birth of the Lord came to a beautiful end on Thursday as we celebrated the Feast of the Lord’s Presentation. 40 days have passed since Christmas and we have quickly seen New Year’s Day, Epiphany and January fly behind us. Now we enter in the period of Commemorations as we prepare to enter Great Lent.
This particular Sunday has a profound impact on me. I was honored to know many priests in my life that were a great influence. Most have passed on to the Heavenly Kingdom. Their sacrifice and hard work in the Vineyard of the Lord touched many souls and led them into deeper union with Our Lord. They also saved many souls. These men were called by God to give their lives in service to His people. We all know priests who served God, despite many hardships, and now are at rest in His Kingdom. Pray for them! One day, I will be the one being prayed for on this Sunday. Hold not my faults and sins against me, but forgive me and pray for me, both while I live and when I have fallen asleep in the Lord. Pray for Father Chris while he is still with us. Pray for a long and happy ministry for Father Aaron, one of our own. May God send us many men who will work to save souls in the future. Yet today, we remember those gone before us. May God be merciful, forgive their sins and transgressions and grant them the rest of the Just! May they rest in peace and may their memories be eternal!
I hope that you enjoy this Superbowl Sunday. Remember there will NOT be a 7 PM Liturgy tonight due to the game. Come to the 4 PM Vigil or the 11 AM Sunday Mass. Have a great weekend!
Have a blest Sunday! See you in Church!!
Salaam!
Ab. Bart
Donation Statements
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Novena to Saint Rafka
Join us each Tuesday evening, 7 PM, to pray Ramsho and the Novena to Saint Rafka as we prepare for the 2017 NAM Convention.
★Calendar
February
04, 4 PM, Divine Liturgy 05, 11 AM, Divine Liturgy 3 PM, Holy Hour 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 07, 7 PM, Novena to St. Rafka 08, 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 11, 4 PM, Divine Liturgy 12, 11 AM, Divine Liturgy 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 13, 7 PM, KC Meeting Francis House 14, 7 PM, Novena to St. Rafka 15, 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 18, 4 PM, Divine Liturgy 19, 11 AM, Divine Liturgy 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 21, 7 PM, Novena to St. Rafka 22, 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 25, 4 PM, Vigil Liturgy 26, 11 AM, Divine Liturgy 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 27, Ash Monday 7 PM, Divine Liturgy 28, 7 PM, Novena to St. Rafka
Super Bowl Sunday
NO 7 PM LAST CHANCE MASS
FEAST OF SAINT MARON
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION!!
VIGIL LITURGYWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
7 PM
RAMSHO AND EUCHARIST
Due to demolition and construction in Wickett Hall
there will be noFirst Sunday Potluck Luncheon
orFirst Thursday Pasta Supper
in February.
143Days till NAM!
How will you help?Contact Greg or
Mary Anne Lepak
Construction Progress
LIFE LINE SCREENING Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings will be in our community on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church. Ultrasound screenings to Identify risk factors for Cardiovascular disease include; Carotid Artery (plaque buildup-a leading cause of stroke), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (an enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body), Peripheral Arterial Disease (hardening of the arteries in the legs), a Heart Rhythm Screening (an EKG to detect Atrial Fibrillation-irregular heartbeat) and an Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for men and women. Being proactive about your health by knowing your risks helps you and your doctor address problems early. Register online TODAY at www.lifelinescreening.com/advantageclub and receive your “Advantage” club discount and your Preferred Appointment! We are looking forward to a wonderful event. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any additional marketing materials to share with your community!
Kimberly Reeser Life Line Screening Phone: ext. Mobile: 803-556-7274 Fax: (888) 286-7452 Email: [email protected]
Principal
Saint Mary’s Catholic School in Greenville, South Carolina is searching for a principal to begin in Summer 2017. Saint Mary’s School, founded in 1900 as an apostolate of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, today serves about 270 students from K-3 through the 8th Grade.
The successful candidate will be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church who holds at least a Master’s Degree in an appropriate discipline and has had experience both as a classroom teacher and as the principal of a Catholic school.
Please submit resume and cover letter before 3 March 2017 to Fr Jay Scott Newman at [email protected]. For more information about Saint Mary’s, visit our website at www.stmarysgvl.org.
Virtue ExcellenceTradition
SaintMary’sChurch
& School
First Sunday
Holy Hour
3 PM
Exposition of theBlessed Sacrament
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Confessions
Benediction
WCKI 1300 AM www.catholicradioinsc.com
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Prayer ListMarguerite LaBella, Irma Galvan, Mary Cleary, Joe Lemire, Mary Anne McAfee, Tish Oney, Lois Taylor, Jim Hopsecger, Virginia LaFave, Nabeel Howard, Father M. T. Phillips, Paul Cote and Family, Paul Bussemey, Ramza Sleiman, Moe Mercier, Joan Bussemey, Priscilla Watson, Denise Steinker, Special Intention by Abouna, Bob Brown, Joe Durham, Michael Bays, Patrick Lavelle, Tara Galvin, Susan Connor, Bill Hines, Beth Banks, Andrea Fiorni-Frazier, Shawn Sexton, Alice Howard, Robert Mercier, James and Kaleigh, Mark Pelletier, Antonella, Stephanie, Derek Gerard Solomon, Connie Brushaber, Billy, JoAn Salloum, Susie, Health and recovery of W. F. William B. (Bill) Rodgers, Jr., Jim Hopka, Family of Colbert Arthur, Berma Darlene Bell, Terry Vadnais, Elaine Gillen, Elizabeth Gallagher, Special Intention, Amy Hunter, Shawn Sexton, Cindy Miller, Deacon Bob Smith, Adrian Kassentar, Beth Hopsecger, Mark Barnard, Special Intention of MKS, Janice Radich, Paula Lemire, Becky Jarvis, Lillian Moon, Vito Fortuna, Sam Howard, Jr., Betty Braun, Deanne Valencia, Mary Yacu, Sister Mary Emmanuel, Katie Frank, Adelaide George, Beverley Davis, Maryanne Polidoro, John Fender, Katherine Dennman, Alan Howard, Intentions of Nancy Gegorian, Greg Howard, Thomas Shaluly,
Saints We CelebrateFebruary 5, Saint Agatha, Martyr February 9, Saint Maron February 12, Saint Melatius of Antioch, Confessor February 15, Coptic Martyrs of Libya, 2015 (See special icon in icon file) (description in Bonian File) February 18, Pope Saint Leo I, Confessor February 19, 300 Martyrs of Soor (Tyre) February 20, Saint James the Hermit, Confessor February 21, Saint Ostatius, Patriarch of Antioch, Confessor February 22, The Chair of Peter in Antioch
February 4 & 5
Saturday, 4 PM Anna Shimow (Living) Andy and Ceil Frisari
Sunday, 11 AM Catholic Radio
Sunday 7 PM No Liturgy due to Super Bowl
Wednesday, 7 PM Living and Deceased Family & Friends Andy and Ceil Frisari
February 11 & 12
Saturday, 4 PM +Paul Hermes Andy and Ceil Frisari
Sunday, 11 AM +Tasha Georges Greige Faris and Aida Farrah
Sunday 7 PM Open
Wednesday, 7 PM Wilfred Pleau for Good Health Andy and Ceil Frisari
Mass Intentions
Feast New Testament Gospel
Priests 1 Tim. 4:6-16 Luke 12:42-48
English Jeff Lawrence
Arabic Nazar Yacu
Liturgical Readings
If you would like a Mass offered for your loved ones, please call the church office at 864.469.9119 or send your request to [email protected]. You can also check the Mass Intention calendar on our webpage to see if dates are available.
Liturgical Items
Sanctuary Lamp
To have the Sanctuary Light for your relatives or intentions, please use the envelope provided at the entrance. Donation is $5.00.
Church Offerings and Attendance
January 29 Saturday 4 PM Sunday 11 AM Sunday 7 PM Total Budget +/- Wed. 7 PM
People 62 81 40 183 160 23 20
Collection $943.00 $1,252.00 $262.00 $2457.00 $2,667.00 -$210.00 0
Average per person $15.21 $15.46 $6.55 $13.43 Holy Hour 0
Average Attendance 59.5 77 31 167.5 23.5
Building Fund 0 0 0 0 Year to Date $9,324.00
Average per person 0 0 0 0 Average PP 16.00
Attendance Year to Date
4:00 PM 238 11:00 AM 308 7:00 PM 124 Wednesday 7 PM 94 First Sunday 13 Holy Day 0 Saint Rafka Novena 8
Attendance
How are these totals calculated?
One total graphed to the left is through envelope usage for each week.
The totals to the to the right are counted by the ushers during the Divine Liturgy and tabulated.
Ashy Pavilion Please remember that registered and supporting parishioners are free to use the Ashy Pavilion for family events, reunions, parties, etc. Others are welcome to rent the facilities. More information? Contact Richard Wickett here.
Coffee Socials If you would like to sponsor a Coffee Social In Memory Of or In Honor Of someone, please call or email the office to let us know. Abouna
Wickett HallWickett Hall - Wickett Hall can be used by our registered and supporting parishioners for family events, reunions, etc. Others may request permission to rent the Hall. Contact Richard Wickett.
Masses OnlineWhere to go to Mass when traveling? Look here!
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BirthdaysFebruary
5, Julianna Yammine 6, Marlene Saad 6. John Hoffman 9, Simon Hermiz 10, Bernadette Mileski 13, Donna Zeimetz 14, Peri Hill 15, Nabel Souri 18, Pascale Sleiman 18, Isabella Marie Saad 20, Christine Howard 23, Judy Mathis 26, Chorbishop Michael G. Thomas 26, Heather Sijon 26, Jordan Plumblee 27, David Howard 28, David Fiorini
Anniversaries 7, George and Huda Yacu 9, Billy and Helen Rouch 14, Bill and Mary Anne McAfee 19, Leroy and Marie Howard 21, Subdeacon Roger and Paul Dannels
Necrology+Michael Gorgis Issa, February 13, 2014 +Sylvia Lufty Jebaily, February 13, 2015 +Tasha Georges Greige, February 14, 2015 +Stephanie Jean Tabish Dannels, February 16, 2008 +Hind Jawad Ashy, February 23, 2009 +Rose Henderson, February 24, 2004 +Selma Ashy, February 24, 2006
