MASS TIMESSaturday Vigil - 5:30 pm

Sunday: 9:15 am & 11:15 amDaily Mass

Tuesday - 6 pm Friday - 12:15 pm

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATIONas noted

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT &

VENERATION OF ST. CHARBEL’S RELICEvery 22nd of the month

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURSMonday, Wednesday & Friday

9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesdays 9:00 am - noon

Thursdays & Weekends - Closed

5555 Dr. Phillips Blvd. • Orlando, FL 32819 407-363-7405 phone • 407-363-7793 fax

stjudemaronitecatholicchurch@gmail.comwww.SaintJudeChurch.org

facebook.com/stjudemaronitecatholicchurch

BAPTISMCall the Parish Offi ce for information.

MATRIMONYArrangements with the Pastor must be made at least six months in advance. One of the parties must be

registered in the Parish & attending mass for at least 3 months.

MARONITE CHRISTIAN FORMATION(Religious Education)Begins in September

RECONCILIATIONSaturdays before the 5:30 pm mass

COMMUNION FOR THE SICKPlease call the Parish Offi ce at 407-363-7405.

St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church

Parish Council President - Amine Harb Women’s League President - Paula Harb

Music Director - Sharon LuhrsOffi ce Manager/Secretary - Barbara Fidler

Bulletin Editor - Diane Manhire

Parish Council & Finance Committee Members Khalil Abou-Jaoude • Gail Bell • Stanley Chlastawa

Telma Domingues • Barbara Fidler • Ann Geagea • Amine Harb Bill Hinshaw • Sheila Love • Elias Maroun • John Smith • Dr. Sam Wakim

FATHER ELIE ABI CHEDID, PASTORDEACON JACK MANHIRE, PH.D.

12th Sunday of PentecostAugust 15-16, 2020

FROM THE DEACON’S DESK

Sat 8/155:30 p.m.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MOTHER

+ Peace & Health for the WorldSun 8/169:15 a.m.

+ Ruza Skunza RIP by John & Gloria Smith +

Sun 8/1611:15 a.m.

+ Special Intentions by Nader & Mona Zikra ++ Joseph G. Hanna RIP by Joseph M. Hanna +

Tues 8/186 p.m.

+ Leonard R. Adrian RIP by Gina Adrian

Fri 8/2112:15 p.m.

+ Jacqueline Staski RIP by Helga Kahl +

Sat 8/225:30 p.m.

+ Aiden Downey Happy 14th Birthday by grandparents Robert & Theresa Downey +

Sun 8/239:15 a.m.

+ Fr. Elie's Special Intentions & for Lebanon by John & Gloria Smith +

Sun 8/2311:15 a.m.

+ Ortansia Rachid Geara RIP by niece Paula Harb & family +

Mass Intentions

for the weekend of August 8-9, 2020Sunday Collection $1,048.Memorials 50.Candles/Gifts 34.Donations 820.Total Collection $1,952.

WEEKLY COLLECTION

24 Envelopes used • 98 attendeesAlso received $130. in PayPal donations

not refl ected in the above total.

God Bless You, Deacon Jack DeaconJack@SaintJudeChurch.org

Q. I see that on August 15, the Catholic Church celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. What is the Church’s teaching behind this feast day.

A. Celebrated every year on August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into Heaven, before her body could begin to decay—a foretaste of our own bodily resurrection at the end of time. Because it signifi es the Blessed Virgin's passing into eternal life, it is the most important of all Marian feasts and a Holy Day of Obligation. Other names for this feast day are: The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary; The Assumption of Mary Into Heaven; The Dormition of the Theotokos; The Falling Asleep of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Feast of the Assumption is a very old feast of the Church, celebrated universally by the sixth century. The feast was originally celebrated in the East, where it is known as the Feast of the Dormition, a word which means "the falling asleep." The earliest printed reference to the belief that Mary's body was assumed into Heaven dates from the fourth century, in a document entitled "The Falling Asleep of the Holy Mother of God." The document is written in the voice of the Apostle John, to whom Christ on the Cross had entrusted the care of His mother, and recounts the death, laying in the tomb, and assumption of the Blessed Virgin. Tradition variously places Mary's death at Jerusalem or at Ephesus, where John was living.Eastern Christians, both Catholic and Orthodox, continue to refer to the Feast of the Assumption as the Dormition of the Theotokos today. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life is a defi ned dogma of the Catholic Church. On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII, exercising papal infallibility, declared in Munifi centissimus Deus that it is a dogma of the Church "that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory." As a dogma, the Assumption is a required belief of all Catholics; anyone who publicly dissents from the dogma, Pope Pius declared, "has fallen away completely from the divine and Catholic Faith." While Eastern Christians have kept these early tradition surrounding the Assumption alive, Western Christians have largely lost touch with them. Some, hearing the Assumption described by the Eastern term dormition, incorrectly assume that the "falling asleep" means that Mary was assumed into Heaven before she could die. But Pope Pius XII, cites ancient liturgical texts from both East and West, as well as the writings of the Church Fathers, all indicating that the

Blessed Virgin had died before her body was assumed into Heaven. “This feast shows, not only that the dead body of the Blessed Virgin Mary remained incorrupt, but that she gained a triumph out of death, her heavenly glorifi cation after the example of her only begotten Son, Jesus Christ . . .” Pope Pius XII, in the text explaining his defi nition of the dogma of the Assumption, refers repeatedly to the Blessed Virgin's death before her Assumption, and the consistent tradition in both the East and the West holds that Mary did die before she was assumed into Heaven. However, since the defi nition of the Assumption is silent on this question, Catholics can legitimately believe that Mary did not die before the Assumption.

To sponsor a religious gift in memory/honor of your loved one for a special intention, please call the parish office

Memorials & Special Intentions - $50 each/month)CURRENT SPONSORS

Altar Candle Sponsors ✞ August - Good Health for Fr. Elie & Deacon Jack by 9:15

Coffee Group

Sanctuary Lamp Sponsors ✞ August - Ed Beaton - Happy Anniversary RIP

by Dorothy Beaton ✞ September - Caroline Napolitano RIP by Robert & Theresa

Downey

Altar Bread & Wine Sponsors ✞ August through December - Dr. Ziad & Eddy Mattar &

Family, Good Health & Special Intentions

Charcoal & Incense Sponsors ✞ August - Cure for the Virus & the end of violence in our

country by 9:15 Coffee Group

Special Intentions ✞ August & September - Special Intentions by Dr. Fouad &

Rosalind Hajjar & Family

MEMORIALS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPDATE

Registration forms are now available for First Communion and Confirmation and

can be picked up in the parish office or in the lobby of the church.

Classes will begin the first Saturday after Labor Day, September 12th.

The registration fee for either class is $200.There will be a limit on First Communion

registrations due to the virus.

LECTOR-USHER SCHEDULE AUGUST 2020

8/15-16 12th Sunday of Pentecost Rom 12:9-15 & Lk 1:42-555:30 p.m. Lector: Dan Vac (E)Usher: Dan Vac9:15 a.m. Lector: Luis Martell (E&S)Usher: Hank Dressel11:15 a.m. Lector: Jesse Enriguez (E) & Amine Harb (A) Ushers: Amine Harb & Tony Rouhana*8/15 Feast of Assumption – Father may use for the weekend:

8/22-23 13th Sunday of Pentecost 1 Cor 3:1-11 & Lk 8:1-155:30 p.m. Lector: Donna Harrison (E)Usher: Donna Harrison9:15 a.m. Lector: Jesse Enriquez (E)Usher: Hank Dressel11:15 a.m. Lector: Rania JeBailey (E) & Lillian Farran (A)Ushers: Amine Harb & Tony Rouhana

8/29-30 14th Sunday of Pentecost 1 Thes 2:1-13 & Lk 10:38-425:30 p.m. Lector: Dan Vac (E)Usher: Dan Vac9:15 a.m. Lector: Hank Dressel (E)Usher: Hank Dressel11:15 a.m. Lector: Randa Awad (E&A)Ushers: Amine Harb & Tony Rouhana

Veneration of the St. Charbel relic

will be Saturday, August 22, 2020

from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Our Lady of the Assumption Prayer

Mary, Queen assumed into heaven, I rejoice that after years of heroic martyrdom on earth, you have at last been taken to the throne prepared for you in heaven by the Holy Trinity.

Lift my heart with you in the glory of your Assumption above the dreadful touch of sin and impurity. Teach me how small earth becomes when viewed from heaven. Make me realize that death is the triumphant gate through which I shall pass to your Son, and that someday my body shall rejoin my soul in the unending bliss of heaven.

From this earth, over which I tread as a pilgrim, I look to you for help. I ask for this favor: (Mention your request).

When my hour of death has come, lead me safely to the presence of Jesus to enjoy the vision of my God for all eternity together with you.

DAILY READINGS

POPE FRANCIS INTENTIONSAUGUST 2020

12TH WEEK OF PENTECOST

The Maritime WorldWe pray for all those who work and

live from the sea, among them sailors, fi shermen and their families.

“The promotion of the practice

of stewardship is important for

the mission of the Church and for

the spiritual well-being of each

individual Christian. Everyone benefits from

the sacrificial gift one makes of his time, talent

and treasure.”

Romans 12:9-15 - Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affl iction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

Luke 1:42-55 - In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfi ll his promises to her!” And Mary said: “My soul glorifi es the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me - holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has fi lled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be mercifu to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS - Thirteenth Week of Pentecost1 Corinthians 3:1-11 & Luke 8:1-15

Mon: 1 John 1:1-10 & Luke 13:31-35Tues: 1 John 2:1-11 & Luke 14:1-6Wed: 1 John 2:12-20 & Luke 14:7-11Thurs: 1 John 2:21-29 & Luke 14:12-15Fri: 29 John 3:1-10 & Luke 14:16-24Sat: 1 John 3:11-22 & Luke 14:25-35

“O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.”

REVISED DATES FOR 2ND COLLECTIONSEparchial Charities Appeal & Assessments

Easter Collection for our PastorMoved to August 15, 2020

Eparchial Charities Appeal submitted to Chancery by August 15, 2020

National Shrine of Our Lady of LebanonMoved to August 16, 2020

Holy Father's Collection (Peter Pence)Moved to September 27, 2020

World Mission Sunday - October 18, 2020Maronite Patriarchal Charities - November 8, 2020Catholic University of America

Moved to November 29, 2020

ST. JUDE PRAYER CHAINPlease send your request to songbird728@gmail.comPlease let us know your prayer intention and we will send it out to the prayer chain.

Pray for the sick of our parish.Many parishioners need our prayers.

Whenever two or three of you come together in My name, I am there with you. Matt 18:20

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VOCATIONS PRAYERBlessed be God, the Father, who chose shepherds after his own heart;

Blessed be the Beloved Son, who entrusted the service of His Mysteries to them; Blessed be the Holy Life Giving Spirit, who sanctifi es their offerings.

Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul

and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son,

Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and

those of the whole world.

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us

and on the whole world.

BISHOP'S APPEAL UPDATETo date, 25 families have

donated $4,407 towards our goal of $10,000 for this years appeal. Thank you for your support.

St. Jude has a PayPal Account so now you can make donations through PayPal. You don't have to have a PayPal account to donate.

You can use any credit card. Simply go to the church's website, saintjudechurch.org. You will see a donate button, click on it and

choose your amount; then choose PayPal or Debit/Credit Card. There is also a box to check for a recurring monthly donation. Fill out the

form & press "Donate Now". Thank you for your generosity.

A Prayer for Students

Dear Jesus, here I am back at school, not only ready to learn new subjects but to grow in my love for You. Open my eyes, my ears, and my heart, to listen and learn from my teachers as they share the words of Your Gospel and the teachings of the Church. Help me to be the best student and person I can be, reaching out to others

as You did, and giving good example to all I meet. Let me receive Your blessings now and throughout this school year. Amen

Pope Francis: “Let us pray for the victims, for their families; and let us pray for Lebanon so that it might

face this extremely tragic and painful moment and, with the help of the international community, overcome the

grave crisis they are experiencing.”

AFTER a massive fi re triggered a deadly explosion in Beirut, Pope Francis called for prayers and a united effort to help Lebanon overcome “this serious crisis”.”

“Let us pray for the victims and their family members, and let us pray for Lebanon so that with the effort of everyone in society – political and religious – it may face this

tragic and painful moment and, with the help of the international community, overcome the serious crisis it is experiencing,”

the Pope said at the end of his general audience on August 5.

The morning after a devastating explosion rocked the city’s port area August 4, at least 100 people were reported dead, more than 4000 others were injured, and more than

100 people were missing.

Rescue workers continued to search for survivors under the rubble.Lebanese President Michel Aoun said the blast was caused by thousands of tons of

ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse that had caught fi re.

The shock waves from the explosion fl attened nearby structures, shattered glass and shook buildings throughout the city in the tiny Mediterranean nation already devastated

by the coronavirus and its worst fi nancial crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war.

A recent report by the UN World Food Program said almost 50% of Lebanese citizens – along with 63 per cent of Palestinian refugees and 75 per cent of Syrian refugees in

the country — were worried they could fi nd enough food.

If you would like to donate, please go to Caritas Lebanon

https://www.caritas.org/ or

St. Vincent de Paulhttps://www.svdpusa.org/