Tele Lumiere Celebrates the Army 65th Anniversary

Weekly Newsletter– Issue 88
August 6th– 12th 2010
Coordinated and Supervised by: Marie-Therese Kreidy Script and Layout:Rita Karam Translation: Eliane Aoun
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Tele Lumiere Celebrates the Army 65th Anniversary
On the occasion of the Army 65th anniversary,
Tele Lumiere and its satellite Noursat organized a musical and national ceremony with the participation of important artists Layal and Manal Nehmé, Joseph Issa, Mark
Wehbé (of Tele Lumiere Music Academy), the 1st
Adjutant Mohammad al-Khatib (of the Army Band),
the Choir of Tele Lumiere Music Academy at Pierre
Abou Khater Theatre- USJ, Damascus Road. The
attendance encompassed respectively the Representatives of the Army Commander General Jean
Qahwaji, the ISF General Director Major General Ashraf Rifi, the General Director of the
General Security Major General Wafiq Jezzine, the Gendarmerie Chief Brigadier General Antoine Chakkour: Brigadier General Ghassan Abou Faysal, Colonel Abdo Barbari, Lieutenant Colonel Elias Abou Rjeily, Captain Elie Mikhael, in addition to
Tele Lumiere General Secretary Dr. Antoine Saad and a large crowd of army officers, the families of the army
martyrs and social, cultural figures.
The ceremony began with the Lebanese National Hymn performed by the Lebanese Army Band led by Colonel George Herro. The
ceremony presenter Jeanne- D’arque Abi Yaghi delivered a speech: “On
your 65th anniversary, officers and members of the military institution, Tele
Lumiere and its satellite Noursat are proud of you and your national role.
We bow to the sacrifices of your martyrs, why not, after this institution gave
men who marked, with their heroic national achievements the Lebanese history.”
Abi Yaghi concluded addressing to the homeland of Cedars: “You
homeland of the Cedars, we pledge today on the anniversary of your brave army that whatever the life’s storms were strong, we will always
support the army that we consider Lebanon’s target and salvation.”
Then, Tele Lumiere Secretary General Dr. Antoine Saad stated, in the name of the TV administration: … Within Tele
Lumiere, we feel concerned and deeply committed to this anniversary till addiction, because we trust the Army as much as Lebanon. Because the TV station is, like our homeland, a message of endless love and dialogue… the Lebanese Army is special because Lebanon is
so… Having three emblems, this army plays also three roles… It protects the land entirely, is the symbol of our unity and attachment to our
homeland, preserving and contributing to the history of Lebanon, the civilization. Furthermore, the Army carries its mission and is entrusted with its heritage and sublime values notably love, the peak of love the human being’s sacrifice for others… The blood of our martyrs
sated the green Cedars, colored our flag in red and filled our white mountains with peace.”
IN THIS ISSUE
Ceremony of Appointing Bishop
Youssef Habash
to the Syriac Catholic Diocese of
USA and Canada
St Joseph Syriac Catholic
Church in New Jersey, USA celebrated
last Saturday the appointment of the Syriac
Catholic Bishop Barnaba Youssef Habash in USA and Canada, in a mass
celebrated by the Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignacio Youssef III Younan
with the assistance of the bishops Matta Matoka, Antoine Baylouny,
Youssef Melki who delivered the diocesan crosier amidst tears of joy that filled the church. A large
crowd of religious men and believers of all Christian communities and parishes attended the mass.
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Tele Lumiere celebrates the
Army 65th Anniversary
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Ceremony of Appointing
Bishop Youssef Habash to
the Syriac
Catholic Diocese of USA
and Canada
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Highlighted Programs
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Tele Lumiere Specials
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North America Specials
Highlighted Programs
Friday August 6th
The Christ and the Traders
Born Again
of the Temple
Program with Fr. Majdi Allawi
and the Joy of Heaven Youth.
18.00
15.00 GMT
11.00 EST LIVE
Memories
The Lebanese Musician and
Singer Sami Clark, known for
his opera’s brilliant voice and
receiving many awards in international musical festivals shares
with May Mansour his special
memories
22.00 - 19.00 GMT
15.00 EST
This drama reveals Jesus ousting
the traders that used God’s temple
to manage their affairs. In addition to
the main issue, it shows many stories of the Holy Scriptures including:
The widow’s offering, the healing of the blind, the healing of the lame,
the crippled woman, Barabbas and Zach the tithe collector…
Script: Charbel Boutros
20.30-17.30 GMT
13.30 EST
Director: Tony Nehmé
The Hermitage of Miracles
Documentary with Périna Nassif highlighting St Simon the
Stylite hermitage of St Abda Mchammar Convent, Nahr elKalb when a group of monks lived and were close to God.
23.30 - 20.30 GMT - 16.30 EST
Saturday August 7th
Song of the Woods
Viva Espana y
The students of the Rosary College, Mansourieh present a ceremony “the Song of
the Woods” with charming dancing scenes.
Libano
Join us in a ceremony at Our Lady College, Sahel Alma,
highlighting the Spanish traditions through special dancing and
acting scenes, in the attendance of the Spanish Ambassador
to Lebanon.
17.30 - 14.30 GMT - 10.30 EST
16.00 - 13.00 GMT- 9.00 EST
Musical Evening on
the Transfiguration
Feast
We Gathered in
the Square
Celebrate the Transfiguration Feast at Jesus
the King Convent and watch this spiritual episode consisting of several interviews and songs
with Fr. Athanasius Chehwan, Fr. Hanna
Khadra, the Superior Sister Marcel Salamé,
the Social Counselor Hiam Kaï and the Singers
Nabiha Yazbeck and Samer Tamer.
20.30 - 17.30 GMT - 13.30 EST
On the Lord’s Feast,
watch an evening held by
the Lebanese Army
Band led by Colonel
George Herro at St Michael Greek Orthodox Church in
the attendance of the Artist Wadih Safi and with the participation of the Artists Sami Clark and Antoine Safi.
22.30 -19.30 GMT - 15.30 EST
St Doumit
Sunday August 8th
Through Her…
Drama of Tele Lumiere Production tells the story of St
Doumit who converted from a pagan hating and killing the
Christians to a committed Christian leading an ascetic life
in a far cavern and making great wonders. St Doumit was
persecuted and killed by the order of the King.
He Revealed Himself
Concert on the occasion of the
Lord’s Feast, with Hala Zarzour
Malek, Msgr. George Labaki, the
Artist George Azar at Our Lady
of Zahlé and Bekaa Sanctuary.
Written by: Raymond Khallouf
Directed by: Maguy Sawma
9.30 - 6.30 GMT
2.30 EST
20.30 - 17.30 GMT
13.30 EST
The Monk Pope
Martyrdom Continues
The Iraqi Fr. Dureid Barbar tells
in this documentary the story of
Baghdad’s martyrs who were killed
arbitrarily as the Christians faced
persecutions in Iraq.
21.30 - 18.30 GMT
14.30 EST
Living in a cavern after moving away from
people to be closer to God and spending all
his life in prayer and meditation, the pious
monk was elevated by the Spirit to the sit
on the Pope’s throne. On his anniversary,
watch a documentary revealing the story of
Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria and
the Patriarch of all Africa on the
Holy Apostolic See of Saint Mark 22.00 - 19.00 GMT
the Evangelist.
15.00 EST
Monday August 9th
Around the Word
The Light of Tourism
Fr. Joseph Fahed, the Rector of the Savior’s Trappist
Convent- Dlebta and the
guest of Sally Khoury, highlights the monastery’s history,
mission, touristic and religious
importance, in addition to the
pilgrimages, activities and projects
organized there.
18.00
15.00 GMT
11.00 EST LIVE
19.30 - 16.30 GMT
12.30 EST
The Essence of Holiness
Elie Issa and his guest Fr.
Boulos Azzi highlight St
Charbel in Rome, this saint
who led an ascetic life in
Lebanon but his holiness
reached the entire world.
Challenges
Charbel Zwein continues the issue of
the Synod “A New Hope for the
East”. What are the future expectations regarding the East following the
Synod and does the Church contribute
to find a solution to the Middle East
cri-
20.30 - 17.30 GMT
13.30 EST LIVE
What is the meaning of pilgrimage?
Why do the believers participate in
such processions? Fr. Ayyoub
Chehwan and Marie-Therese
Basha Hnein meditate upon these
questions according to the Pilgrimage Psalms
22.00 - 19.00 GMT
15.00 EST
Religious Concert with Nizar
Fares
Listen to wonderful hymns presented by
Nizar Fares at St Elias Roman Melkite
Catholic Cathedral, Deir el-Qamar with
the participation of the parish youth.
23.00 - 20.00 GMT - 16.00 EST
I’m Yours
Tuesday August 10th
Fr. Moussa Helo, the Assistant of St
Peter and Paul’s Parish PriestQornet Chehwan chose the Lord’s
path since many years. Learn more with
Fr. Joseph Salloum.
Eat Well, Be Healthy
The instant diets are healthy or not
and lack vitamins, minerals and antichemical substances. Useful tips with
Nutritionist Eliane Moawad.
19.30 - 16.30 GMT
12.30 EST
19.00 - 16.00 GMT
12.00 EST
You Are a Priest
The priest should be more
pure than the sun rays
according to Patriarch
Gregory Laham. Listen
to the viewpoints of a
group of priests regarding
the new topic “the Priest’s Features” with Josephine Daher el-Ghoul.
The Rest of Our Lady Greek
Orthodox Church- Chwaifat
A documentary with Leila Dahuk
revealing the history of this church
tracing back to the Ottoman era, its
most important periods and significance.
22.00 - 19.00 GMT - 15.00 EST
23.00 - 20.00 GMT
16.00 EST
On this occasion,
Abir Nehmé presented with the
Pianist Mark Abi Naoum Marian hymns
at Our Lady of Ablah Parish.
23.30 - 20.30 GMT
16.30 EST
Greetings
Wednesday August 12th
This episode introduces the Singer and Composer Rania Younes with her voice glorifying the
Lord on all occasions, revealing her faith and God’s
presence in her life. With Fr. Youssef Mwannes.
Together, We Are Happy
We are all God’s children whatever were our differences or
disabilities. Learn more with
Sanaa Riachi and Anta Akhi
Youth about the man’s value
in this episode “Like You, I 19.00 - 16.00 GMT
12.00 EST
am a human being”.
19.30 - 16.30 GMT- 12.30 EST
Blessed Are You, My
Creator
From the People to the People
The priest continues the plan of redemption on earth, leaving his parents and home and handling the difficult separation. How becomes the relation after the consecration? Join
Fr. Roukoz Abou Zeid, Dany Antoun and a group of
consecrated people and their families at Our Lady of Deliverance Parish, Araya on Her Assumption Feast.
Evening with
Abir Nehmé on
the Assumption
Feast
20.30 - 17.30 GMT
13.30 EST
On the occasion of St Clara
Feast, the Patron of the Television, we present a religious
concert
with
Joumana
Mdawar at Our Lady of
Unity Church– Yarzé.
22.30 -19.30 GMT - 15.30 EST
Thursday August 12th
The Light
of the East
Synod Matters
Nothing but God’s Word is able to
lead the brain to face the social,
political and economic challenges.
It is the efficient medicine, curing
all pains in the world. How can we
count on It before the Mideast
Synod? Watch the weekly symposium of the Catholic Center for
Information.
Fr. Joseph Salloum discusses with the Roman
Catholic Patriarchal Postulator in Sudan Fr.
George el-Banna the
Christians’ presence in
Sudan especially after the
sectarian division.
19.00 - 16.00 GMT
12.00 EST
Mary’s Apparitions in
the World
An Hour of Prayer with
the Hermit Youhanna
Khawand
A School of Life
A documentary displaying the
history of St Clara’s Order
following the steps of St
Francis of Assisi, in addition
to its important and wide mission.
20.30 - 17.30 GMT
13.30 EST
On the occasion of the Assumption Feast, pray with the Hermit
offering his poems to Mary and
Lina Khater singing beautiful
hymns at Our Lady of Tamich
Convent.
22.30 - 19.30 GMT
15.30 EST
Glorify the Virgin Mary in
this documentary with Charbel Zwein highlighting Her
life on earth years ago through
several apparitions that began
in France. Later, the perfume
of Our Pure Lady reached
many other countries.
23.30
20.30 GMT
16.30 EST
4.00 - 1.00 GMT
21.00 EST
Hoping to gather in the name of the Lord
and achieve the Christians’ unity, Tele
Lumiere makes a move to achieve this
sublime goal and is preparing for the inauguration of the Church of Unity in Jdeideh, Metn.
Journey
Enjoy a daily trip to a Lebanese village and have
geographic and historic information with the Director Joseph Bassili.
Visit this week:
Its main objectives:
- Confirming and strengthening the Christians with the Lord’s
Word and Sacraments.
- Promoting communion between the Christians and the
ecumenical sense of witness.
Ajdabra- Batroun
Friday August 6th
Mechmech- Jbeil
Saturday August 7th
Maghdouché- Sidon
Sunday August 8th
Menjez- Akka
Monday August 9th
Qolayaat- Keserwan
Tuesday August 10th
Fayh- Koura
Wednesday August 11th
Chabbanieh- Aley
Thursday August 12th
Previous issue
What does an action require
other than a good intention?
- Knowledge
This issue
Who is not condemned?
“Bouna Yaacoub” telling the
story of the Capuchin Fr.
Yaacoub Haddad written by
Antoine Faddoul will be
broadcast soon on Tele Lumiere and Noursat.
The 1st ecclesiastic authority
sponsoring
Tele
Lumiere’s project
was
Beirut
Roman Melkite
Bishop
Habib Basha.
We wish
m o r e
prosperity
to Tele
Lumiere
a n d
Noursat,
asking the
Lord to guide them in spreading His
Word all over the world.
the Antonine General Superior
Mother Félicité Daou
Ceremony of Appointing
Bishop Youssef Habash
to the Syriac Catholic Diocese
of USA and Canada
The patriarch mentioned the
new bishop’s noble character, sacrifice
and service calling all parishioners to
support him in his new mission.
Noursat, Canada Office
provided full coverage of the Divine
Liturgy that was followed by a dinner
organized on this occasion.
Friday August 6th
The Maronite Trilogy
the Glory of Lebanon- Part II
The Light from Mexico
Practicing his mission as priest in Lebanon, Venezuela and Mexico and supporting the Lebanese immigrants as the
Good Shepherd, Fr. Charbel Chahine
of the Maronite Order and Diocese in
Mexico discusses important issues with
Marie-Therese Kreidy at Our Lady of
Lebanon Parish, Mexico.
The Maronite Saints: Charbel the Hermit,
Rafka the Suffering Sister and Neemtallah
the Postulator are close to God, extend on
Lebanon special blessing that still gives fruits
of holiness. Learn more with Fr. Nabil
Mwannes and Jean- Marie Halphen from
USA.
3.00 - 00.00 GMT - 20.00 EST
5.30 - 2.30 GMT - 22.30 EST
Sunday August 8th
The Light from USA
Encounter with the Antiochian
Orthodox Metropolitan of North
America Bishop Philip Saliba and
Marie-Therese Kreidy discussing
the importance of the convention
held annually by the Antiochian
Orthodox Church in USA and the
Church’s role in protecting the immigrant parishioners and preserving
their relation with their homeland.
The Light from Canada
Listen to God’s Word on his feast
in the Divine Liturgy at St Maron Church, Montreal- Canada
presided by Bishop Youssef
Khoury.
1.00 - 22.00 GMT
18.00 EST
1.00 - 22.00 GMT - 18.00 EST
Wednesday August 11th
Thursday August 12th
The Orthodox Monastery of
Our Lady the Consoler
Canada
Travel to the Orthodox Monastery of Our Lady the ConsolerCanada, that oasis of peace thanks
to the spiritual discipline adopted by
the Sisters who consecrated their
life to glorify the Lord in prayer and
work.
The Oriental
Churches in
the World of
Immigration
5.30 - 2.30 GMT - 22.30 EST
With Marie-Therese Kreidy and
Rita Karam.
Marie-Therese
Kreidy
introduces Our Lady
of Redemption Church, Michigan-USA, its pastoral activities and role in maintaining the identity of
the Christians in the world of immigration.
22.00 - 19.00 GMT - 15.00 EST
Rerun
Friday August 13th
3.00 - 00.00 GMT - 20.00 EST
The Light from
USA
A documentary prepared
by Mary Hosry shows the
establishment of Our Lady
of Lebanon, Brooklyn
and its distinctive architecture.
4.00 - 1.00 GMT
21.00 EST
Our Lady
of Egypt Church
Learn more with MarieTherese Kreidy about the
history of Our Lady of Egypt
Catholic Coptic Church and
parish in Montreal– Canada.
4.45 - 1.45 GMT
21.45 EST