Father in Heaven, the light of your revelation brought Peter and Paul
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Father in Heaven, the light of your revelation brought Peter and Paul
Bulletin: Vol. 26 No 26 June 25th, 2016—July 1st, 2016 Father in Heaven, the light of your revelation brought Peter and Paul the gift of faith in Jesus your Son. Through their prayers may we always give thanks for your life given us in Christ Jesus, and for having been enriched by him in all knowledge and love. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Amen. Rev. Assaad ElBasha, M.L.M., Pastor Mass Schedule Sunday 8:30 A.M. English 11:00 A.M. Bilingual; English/Lebanese Monday No Mass Tuesday - Friday 9:00 A.M. English Saturday 5:30 P.M. English Reconciliation Saturday - 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. Eucharistic Adoration Sunday: 2:00 P.M -7:00 P.M. Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Saturday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Altar Boys: Joseph Marincel 817-491-0763 Adoration: Sheila Hughes 817-430-3066 Choir: 8:30 A.M. Helen Marincel 817-491-0763 Library: Sharon Wood 214-497-0783 Choir: 11:00 A.M. Roula Vasquez 972-832-8507 Respect Life: Michele Kleiner 972-446-9898 RCIA: Sue Marincel 817-491-0763 Youth Ministry: Elizabeth Hawbaker 972-965-5021 Lectors: 8:30 AM Mark Caputo 469-230-1533 Religious Education 817-491-0763 Safe Environment Sue Marincel Lectors: 11:00 AM 503-701-2236 Trevor Rask Ushers Robert Kramer 214-488-5635 Parish Council Mouhib Helou Legion of Mary Rose Onoh 214-289-4300 817-845-9953 Saints Peter & Paul Feast Day—June 29th As early as the year 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of celebrating the solemnities of both Saint Peter and Saint Paul on the same day. Together, the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom there. Peter, who was named Simon, was a fisherman of Galilee and was introduced to the Lord Jesus by his brother Andrew, also a fisherman. Jesus gave him the name Cephas (Petrus in Latin), which means ‘Rock,’ because he was to become the rock upon which Christ would build His Church. Peter was a bold follower of the Lord. He was the first to recognize that Jesus was “the Messiah, the Son of the living God,” and eagerly pledged his fidelity until death. In his boldness, he also made many mistakes, however, such as losing faith when walking on water with Christ and betraying the Lord on the night of His passion. Yet despite his human weaknesses, Peter was chosen to shepherd God's flock. The Acts of the Apostles illustrates his role as head of the Church after the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ. Peter led the Apostles as the first Pope and ensured that the disciples kept the true faith. St. Peter spent his last years in Rome, leading the Church through persecution and eventually being martyred in the year 64. He was crucified upside-down at his own request, because he claimed he was not worthy to die as his Lord. He was buried on Vatican hill, and St. Peter's Basilica is built over his tomb. St. Paul was the Apostle of the Gentiles. His letters are included in the writings of the New Testament, and through them we learn much about his life and the faith of the early Church. Before receiving the name Paul, he was Saul, a Jewish Pharisee who zealously persecuted Christians in Jerusalem. Scripture records that Saul was present at the martyrdom of St. Stephen. Saul's conversion took place as he was on his way to Damascus to persecute the Christian community there. As he was traveling along the road, he was suddenly surrounded by a great light from heaven. He was blinded and fell off his horse. He then heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” He answered: “Who are you, Lord?” Christ said: “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” Saul continued to Damascus, where he was baptized and his sight was restored. He took the name Paul and spent the remainder of his life preaching the Gospel tirelessly to the Gentiles of the Mediterranean world. Paul was imprisoned and taken to Rome, where he was beheaded in the year 67. He is buried in Rome in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. In a sermon in the year 395, St. Augustine of Hippo said of Sts. Peter and Paul: “Both apostles share the same feast day, for these two were one; and even though they suffered on different days, they were as one. Peter went first, and Paul followed. And so we celebrate this day made holy for us by the apostles' blood. Let us embrace what they believed, their life, their labors, their sufferings, their preaching, and their confession of faith.” Our Lady of Lebanon’s Respect Life Ministries: We invite you to come and pray the Pro-Life Rosary with us every 2nd weekend of the month before the Masses! {next is July 9/10} Contact Michelle Kleiner @ 972-446-9898 or Mattye Thompson @ 469-500-1508 for more info. Next Week’s Liturgical Roles: Saturday, July 2nd @ 5:30 PM Lector: Dora Milam Altar Servers: Nicholas Anderson, Chidozie Ugochukwu & ??? Ushers: Jim Ashmore & Bob Kramer Sunday, July 3rd @ 8:30 AM Lector: Mattye Thompson Altar Servers: Gabriel Medina, Michael Henke & Cillian Smith Ushers: Daniel Shults & Mario Gomez Sunday, July 3rd @ 11:00 AM Lector: Don Hughes Altar Servers: Nicholas Richa and Stephen & Kevin Wood Ushers: Cesar Maksoud & Joe Haddad “Go and find Him when your patience and strength run out and you feel alone and helpless. Jesus is waiting for you in the chapel.” - St. Jeanne Jugan Adoration of the Holy Eucharist Monday thru Friday 9:00am—7:00pm Saturday 9:00am—5:30pm Sunday 1:00pm—7:00pm Contact Sheila Hughes @ 817-430-3066 A Prayer for Healing & Protection “ Heavenly Father, I praise and thank You for all You have given me and ask forgiveness for my sins. Please cover me with the protective Precious Blood of Your Son, Jesus Christ (Exodus 12:7), and increase your Holy Spirit in me with His gifts of Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Discernment (1 Corinthians 12:4-11), Guidance (John 16:13) and Hunger for Prayer to help me know Your will and surrender to it more completely. (Titus 2:14) Holy Spirit, please remove more blocks in me to receiving and sharing Your love and grace; heal more of my negative emotions and wounds in my heart and spirit; and sever and break all spells, curses, hexes, voodoo, witchcraft, and all negative genetic, inter-generational and addictive material; past, present or to come, known or unknown, against me, my relationships and family, finances, possessions, ministry and transportation vehicles. I ask forgiveness of my own body for not taking care of it and I forgive its negative reactions to me. I forgive all and ask forgiveness of others for my sins and failings (Matthew 6: 14-15), and ask that my whole person-body and mind, heart and will, soul and spirit, memory and emotions, attitudes and values-be cleansed (Revelations 7:14) and renewed by your Holy Spirit. (Romans 12:2) In the Name, Power, Blood and Authority of Jesus Christ, I bind and break the power and effect in and around me of any and all evil spirits who are trying to harm me (1 Peter 5:8-9) in any way, and I command these spirits and their companion spirits in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, to leave me peacefully and quietly and go immediately and directly to the Eucharistic presence of Jesus Christ in the closest Catholic Church tabernacle to be disposed of by Jesus. Lord, please heal the effects of these spirits in and around me. Dear Holy Spirit, fill me (Romans 5:5) and let me overflow with Your great Love. All this, Father, I pray in the Name of Jesus Christ by the guidance of your Holy Spirit. (John 16:13) Immaculate Heart of Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, Seat of Wisdom and Queen of Peace, please pray for me. Amen.” - Fr. Bob Hilz Daily Scripture Readings June 26th, - July 3rd, 2016 Sunday, 6/26: 2 Cor 3:1-6 & Lk 10:1-7 Monday, 6/27: Acts 14:1-7 & Lk 10:8-12 Tuesday, 6/28: Acts 14:8-18 & Lk 10:13-16 Wednesday, 6/29: 2 Cor 11:21-30 & Mt 16;13-20 Thursday, 6/30: Rom 10:12-21 & Mt 9:36-38 Friday, 7/1: Heb 12:1-9 & Lk 12:6-10 Saturday, 7/2: Acts 15:22-30 & Lk 10:38-42 Sunday, 7/3: Rom 8:1-11 & Mt 12:14-21 THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS Blessings, Prayers & Thanksgiving: Saturday, 6/25: Maxine Bodenhammer Tuesday, 6/28: Stewart Cross Wednesday, 6/29: Stewart Cross & Tracie Swayden Family Thursday, 6/30: Stewart Cross, David Henke Family, Bobby Swayden Family & Michael Swayden Family. Friday, 7/1: Stewart Cross Birthdays: Sunday, 6/26: Tim O’Flaherty Tuesday, 6/28: Marsha O’Flaherty & Ella Swayden Wednesday, 6/29: Danna Swayden Friday, 7/1: Michael Henke & Jacob Cvetovich Anniversaries: Tuesday, 6/28: Michael & Danna Swayden Rests of the Souls: Saturday, 6/25: Robert Orth Tuesday, 6/28: Ryan Nelson Wednesday, 6/29: Mr/Mrs J. Gercans Friday, 7/1: Ray Gama & Michael O’Flaherty Our Deepest Sympathies to the Family of Briand Rene. Briand passed away on Monday, June 20th, at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary. Please join us in prayer for the rest of his soul and the comfort of his loved ones. Congratulations to ALL of Our Graduates! Summertime Youth Group!! Stay Tuned for Special Events! For more information about our Youth Group, contact Elizabeth Hawbaker at OurLadyofLebanonYouth@gmail.com. Our Lady of Lebanon Church Operating Expenses The following are the operating expenses for May 2016 Help us keep your parish operating whenever you are on vacation. Our obligations never cease. Remember your obligation to your parish. Send in your offertory envelopes while you are away. Thank you for your continued help and support. $1,200.00 Priest Health Ins. $1,150.00 Priest’s Salary $2,200.00 Priest Retirement $833.00 $500.00 Parish Secretary $1,712.80 Gas $90.98 Trash Service $83.82 Pest Control $80.00 Water & Sewage $186.43 Building Insurance Lawn Care $200.00 Car Insurance Phone, Fax & Internet $352.25 Copynet Blessed Jacinta Marto on Holy Silence (aka Reverence): Noticing that many visitors chatted and laughed in the chapel, Jacinta asked Mother Godinho to warn them of the lack of respect for the Real Presence this represented. When this measure did not bring about satisfactory results, she asked that the Cardinal be advised that: “Our Lady does not want people to talk in church.” “We must practice modesty, not only in our looks, but also in our whole deportment, and particularly in our dress, our walk, our conversation, and all similar actions.” Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori Eparchy Assessment $1,694.07 On Monday, the 4th of July —the Church Office will be Closed. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 5th at 8:30AM. Have a safe and blessed holiday! Meet every Tuesday, at 9:00am for Mass & Holy Hour The City of Lewisville Police Department is holding their Annual Materials Drive benefitting the National Child Safety Council. This organization provides safety awareness materials to families. Our Lady of Lebanon made a donation this week to the Lewisville PD for $576.00 to provide these vital materials to 400 children. Our children are our future, and it is within our mission to keep our children safe. Personal contributions may be made through the Lewisville PD, attn.: Githa Sivaswamy, PO Box 299002, Lewisville, TX 75029 Electricity San Juana Guzman Our Lady of Lebanon community is celebrating 2015/16 as year of prayer for our parish families. You may take the Parish Mercy icon home during your week of family prayer. Our Next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 28th at 7:00PM Caroline Santayana—Bachelor’s Degree Samuel Hatch—Bachelor’s Degree Ashlie Hatch—Bachelor’s Degree Christopher Pina—High School Jessica Torrado—High School Valentina Harmjanz—High School Cerena Haefs—High School Sunila Steephen—High School John Paul Nwaiwu—Pre School Priest’s Food Allowance The Jubilee of Mercy Icon This week the Mercy icon will go home with: $1,436.42 $263.00 $87.00 Security Monitoring $26.62 Offertory Envelopes $166.14 Fire Alarm Monitoring $35.00 CPA/Accounting $200.00 Postage Meter $64.80 Janitorial Service $1,400.00 Our Holy Catholic Church possesses the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Catholics regardless of age, race, wealth, education and depth of devotion enjoy the singular opportunity and duty to love and worship the Holy Eucharist before, during and after Mass. The Ten Commandments of Eucharistic Reverence I. Always attend Holy Mass on Sundays and Holydays. II. Prepare well for each Mass we attend by fasting and going to Confession. III. Demonstrate by our behavior in the church that we respect and believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist. IV. Enjoy the silence to which the Holy Eucharist beckons us by avoiding small talk with one another in the church. V. Receive Holy Communion with joy and fervor. VI. Spend time with the Eucharistic Jesus outside of Mass. VII. Make frequent Spiritual Communions, especially when impeded from receiving Sacramental Communion. VIII. Cultivate a rapport with the Ever-Virgin Mother of the Eucharist. The benevolent Mother instructs us how to love, adore and receive Jesus in the Holy Sacrament of the Altar. IX. Know the Saints who lived for the Holy Eucharist. X. Arrange for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to be offered for both the living and the dead. (Mass Intentions) Are You Registered? We are still finding that we do not have everyone’s full contact information. 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