Bulletin Jan 31 Faithful Departed

Our Lady of the Cedars
Maronite Catholic Church
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Weekly Bulletin
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January 31, 2016
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PARISH INFORMATION
Divine Liturgy
Sunday:
9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Weekdays:
Tuesday - Saturday:
6:30 PM
Sacrament of Confession
30 min. before Mass
by request
Sacrament of Crowning
(Marriage)
Notify pastor four to six
months in advance
Sacrament of Baptism
and Chrismation
Contact parish office
Anointing of the Sick
Contact Pastor
Funerals
Contact Pastor
Pastor
Fr. Milad Yaghi
frmilad@usa.com
Associate Pastors
Fr. George BouChaaya
Fr. Edward Hanna
F
D
Lord Jesus Christ, by your own three days in the
tomb, you hallowed the graves of all who believe in
you and so made the grave a sign of hope that promises resurrection even as it claims our mortal bodies.
Grant that our brothers and sisters may sleep in
peace until you awaken them to glory, for you are
the resurrection and the life.
Then they will see you face to face and in your light
will see light and know the splendor of God, for you
live and reign forever and ever.
Amen.
Daily Readings for the Week
Sunday January 31
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Luke 16:19-31
St. John Bosco
11 AM Memorial Mass for Tony Semaan
Monday February 1
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Luke 12:1-7
St. Brigitte of Ireland
Tuesday February 2
2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
Luke 12:8-12
Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Wednesday February 3 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Luke 12:13-21
Sts. Simeon and Anna
Thursday February 4
2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Luke 12:22-32
St. Veronica
Friday February 5
1 Corinthians 15:35-44
Luke 12:33-40
St. Agatha
Saturday February 6
1 Corinthians 15:51-58 Luke 12:49-59
St. Paul Miki
Our Lady of the Cedars Maronite Catholic Church
11935 Bellfort Village Dr. Houston, Texas 77031
Telephone 281-568-6800 — Fax 281-564-6961 — www.ourladyofthecedars.net — parish@olchouston.org
Parish office hours: Monday through Friday 9 AM - 4 PM
DEPART USA to Milan Airport.
DAY 1, May 25th
DAY 2, May 26th MILAN
Meeting at airport / Transfer to hotel and check in. At 4. PM guided panoramic tour / Divine Liturgy
at Santa Maria Delle Grazie. Dinner at hotel.
DAY 3, May 27th MILAN
Breakfast at hotel / Divine Liturgy at St. Ambrose / Tour of Milan / Duomo / Galleria Emanuele II /
Departure to Padua/Venice. Dinner at hotel.
DAY 4, May 28th PADUA / VENICE
Breakfast / Finish touring Padua or Venice / Visit the Basilica and guided tour of the city / Depart to
Florence / Lunch on the way / Stop in Pisa / Transfer to the hotel and check in / Two hours guided
tour of Florence / Dinner at hotel included and overnight in Florence.
DAY 5, May 29th FLORENCE, ASSISI
Breakfast. Departure to Assisi / Quick stop at Tuoro Sul Trasimeno / Divine Liturgy by St. Francis
tomb / Lunch / Guided tour of the sites connected to St Francis of Assisi and Santa Clara / St.
Damiano. Dinner at the hotel in the old city and overnight.
DAY 6, May 30th ASSISI, CASCIA, ROME
Breakfast. Departure to Cascia / Tour the tomb of St. Rita / Quick Stop at the Marmore Falls.
Departure to Rome / Dinner at hotel and overnight.
DAY 7, May 31st, ROME
Breakfast / Tour of the Roman Fora area / Ride by the Coliseum / Arch of Constantine / Imperial
Forum / St. Peter's Prison / Climbing Capitol Hill / Capitol Square / Venice Square / Visit the
Catacombs / Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Dinner at hotel and overnight in Rome.
DAY 8, June 1st - ROME
Papal audience with Pope Francis / Visit the Basilica of St. John in Lateran (Oldest church in the
West) / Cloister and Sancta Sanctorum / Visit Basilica of the Holy Cross Dinner at hotel and
overnight in Rome.
DAY 9, June 2nd -ROME
Early Breakfast / Travel to and tour San Giovanni Rotondo / Tour the Shrine of San Padre Pio /
Lunch / Side stop at Monte Cassino, St. Benedict / Return to Rome. Dinner at hotel.
DAY 10, June 3rd -ROME
Early Liturgy at St. Peter's Basilica / Visit of the Vatican Gardens / Sistine Chapel / Free afternoon.
Dinner at hotel and overnight in Rome.
DAY 11, June 4th
Transfer to airport and departure home.
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SEATS ARE LIMITED
Our Lady of the Cedars
invites you to showcase your talents in “OLC’s Got Talent 2016”
Saturday, April 30, 2016
An evening of fun for the whole parish with food and entertainment
The talent show will be divided into 3 categories:
Stage Talent
Dancing, playing an instrument, juggling, skits, group dance, standup
comedy, etc. will be performing that evening
Artistry Talent
Painting, art and craft projects will be displayed
Baking Talent
Baked goods like cookies, cakes, and cupcakes will be showcased and
enjoyed by everyone after the show
This is not a contest, it is a show!!!! So come and share your talent with us.
First audition for the Stage Talents
Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 1 PM to 3 PM at the Pastoral Center
To register or for more information, visit the Talent Show table in the Church hall after the 11 AM Mass on
Sundays, or send an email to talentshow@olchouston.org
All performances must be suitable for a family audience
The Faithful Departed
We will have Memorial Masses all week for the Faithful Departed. Fill out a prayer card if
you would like to pray for your deceased at the Masses, which will be celebrated Tuesday Saturday at 6:30 PM. Forms are in the lobby of the Church.
Session 4 of the Bible Study Spring Scripture Series, “The Acts of the Apostles,” will
meet on Tuesday Feb 2 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Cedar Hall.
Arabic for Adults
The Arabic class for adults will meet Tuesday, February 2 at 7 PM at the Pastoral Center.
The Morning Bible Study on “The Psalms: The School of Prayer” will meet on
Wednesday, February 3 at 10 AM at the Pastoral Center.
Eucharistic Adoration will follow the evening Mass (6:30 PM) every Thursday.
Day of Renewal
This Saturday, February 6 at 9 AM please join us for our first Day of Renewal. Abouna
George will be giving a spiritual talk on the Lent and Mercy.
Breakfast will be served.
CCE and ALP
CCE and ALP classes will meet next Saturday, February 6. CCE is from 10 to Noon and ALP
from Noon to 1:30 PM. Everyone is invited to participate in Mass before CCE, at 9:15 AM.
MYA Barbecue
The Maronite Young Adults (MYA) will be having a Pre-Lenten barbecue in anticipation of
the Holy Lenten season. The barbecue begins at 3 PM, followed by Mass at 6:30 PM.
Congratulations to Lucca Abousawan on receiving
the Sacraments of Christening and Confirmation.
St. Maron Feast Day
The Daughters of Mary will be serving cake after the 11 AM Mass on February 7 for the
Feast of St. Maron.
A Parish talent show is planned for Saturday April 30. Auditions will be held on Sun. Feb. 21
at 1 PM, and dress rehearsal is on Sat. Apr. 23 at 10 AM. All 4-21 year-olds can participate.
Relics of St. Anthony of Padua
Our parish will host the Relics of St. Anthony of Padua on Saturday, February 27, 2016. A
day of Veneration and special services is being planned with more information forthcoming.
The annual Family Retreat is on April 15-17. Contact Alberto Tohme for information
tohmeag@aol.com or 713-419-8361
Collections and Donations
Sunday, January 17 collection : $3,530.
Sunday, January 24 collection : $4,770.
Welcome New Members and Visitors
Please provide address and other contact information by logging in to the parish website
www.ourladyofthecedars.net or by sending an e-mail to parish@olchouston.org.