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EASTER CARDS TO THE LATIN PATRIARCHATE OF JERUSALEMADDRESSES AND ADVICE FOR EASTER 2019

'This is a beautiful act of solidarity.' Fr David Neuhaus SJINTRODUCTION: Once again, we are encouraging parishes to send Easter cards to Catholic parishes and schools in the Holy Land, including parishes in Jordan, a less well-known part of the Holy Land and a place where people feel forgotten. In January and February, we received emails from priests thanking us for Christmas cards but saying that they had only just arrived. Realistically, it takes cards at least a month to reach their destination.Easter is on 21st April so the start of Lent would be a good time to organize the sending of cards.PROCEDURE: PALESTINE: Cards to addresses in the West Bank and Gaza should be posted as parcels of cards to the Patriarch’s office rather than directly to the parishes. Cards should be addressed to your chosen church/churches and then sent as a package to the Latin Patriarchate’s office from where they will be delivered to the parishes. For each of the last nine years, the thousands of cards sent using this method have reached the parishes and schools. By contrast, one Christmas card sent by post to Gaza in December 2017 arrived in September 2018.IN BRIEF:1. Explain the system to your parishioners2. Distribute lists of addresses3. Collect cards and sort into churches4. Write a note to each receiving church for the parish priest to read out to his congregation. This will help them to understand where the cards have come from and why they have been sent.5. Post all the cards together to the Latin Patriarchate’s office in Jerusalem.ISRAEL & JORDAN: Post direct to the parish/school address.ENDORSEMENT: “Thank you for your concern about the situation here. Believe me it is a really difficult situation. About the Christmas card I must to confess to you that it is a personal joy for me and for my parish to receive every year your cards. It is a joy to know that many people are concerning about our situation. So I advise, if it is possible, to continue to send the cards. But really if it is possible.” Fr Mario da Silva IVE, pp at Holy Family, Gaza.

REMINDER: INCLUDE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS ON THE CARDS

SEND ALL CARDS AND LETTERS TO: Mr Sami El-Yousef Chief Executive, Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Jaffa Gate – Old City, P.O.B. 14152 9114101 Jerusalem The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem was established in 1099, after the First Crusade. When the Holy City fell to Saladin in 1187, the Patriarchate was transferred to Acre, and Cyprus, and finally to Rome. After more than six centuries, in 1847, Pope Pius IX restored the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Today, the patriarchal diocese has about 70,000 members in four states: Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Jordan and Cyprus. (The full map is on the back page of this document behind the suggestions for the process of sending cards.)It covers a mosaic of cultures, languages, religions and traditions.

PARISHES IN THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY

Aboud: Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Parish Priest: Fr. Simon HijazinContact details: P.O.B. 3, Aboud E-mail: simon_higazeen@yahoo.com

Ain Arik: The Annunciation Parish Priest: Rev Giovanni Cinti Contact details: P.O.B. 20776, JerusalemE-mail : fainarik@palnet.com

Bethlehem has two parishes:

Beit Jala: The Annunciation Parish Priest: Fr. Hanna SalemContact details: P.O.B. 3, Beit Jala E-mail: hannasalem@hotmail.com

Beit Sahour: Our Lady of FatimaParish Priest: Fr. Elias Tabban Contact details: P.O.B. 22, Beit Sahour

E-mail: e.tabban@hotmail.comBir Zeit: The Immaculate ConceptionParish Priest: Rev Abuna Louis HazbounContact details: P.O.B. 9, Bir ZeitE-mail: abunalouis@latin.org.il

Gaza: Holy Family Parish Priest: Rev Mario de Silva I.V.E.Contact details: P.O.B. 149, Gaza

Jenin: Holy Redeemer Parish Priest: R.P. Labib D’eibessContact details: P.O.B. 58, Jénine

Jifna: Saint Joseph Parish Priest: R.P. Firas AridahContact details: P.O.B. 47, Jifna

E-mail: Aridah11@hotmail.com

Rafidia: Saint JustinParish Priest: Fr Juan David Aragon Contact details: P.O.B. 21, Nablus 108E-mail: juandavid.aragon@yahoo.es

Ramallah: Holy FamilyParish Priest: Rev Jamal KhaderContact details: P.O.B. 47, RamallahE – mail: frjamalkh@gmail.com

Taybeh: Holy RedeemerParish Priest: Rev Johnny Abu KhalilContact details: P.O.B. 2, Taybeh

E-mail: taybeh@latinpat.org

Zababdeh: The VisitationParish Priest: Rev Ibrahim NinoContact details: Latin Church, ZababdehE-mail: abounabarhoom@gmail.com

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN PALESTINELATIN PATRIARCHATE OF JERUSALEM

Aboud Latin Patriarchate SchoolPOB 3Aboud - Ramallahfawadleh.intisar@yahoo.comjrfawadleh@hotmail.com

Ain Arik Latin Patriarchate SchoolDair Allatin StreetPOB 1274Ain Arik - Ramallahlatinainarik@yahoo.comlatin.ainarik@yahoo.com

Beit Jala Latin Patriarchate SchoolAl-Manshiah StreetPOB 3Beit Jalabeitjala@latin-schools.orglatinschool_bj@yahoo.compp@bjlc.org

Beit Sahour Latin Patriarchate SchoolMunicipality StreetPOB 22Beit Sahourbsahour@lpj.org

Bir Zeit Latin Patriarchate High SchoolMain StreetPOB 9Bir Zeitbir-zeit@lpj.orgbz_latins@yahoo.com

Gaza Latin Patriarchate SchoolAl-Kamalia StreetPOB 14900972-08 Gazalpsgaza@gmail.com

Jifna Latin Patriarchate SchoolLatin Convent StreetPOB 47Jifna - Ramallaharidah11@hotmail.comlatinjifna@yahoo.com

Nablus Latin Patriarchate School of St. JosephPOB 108Nabluslatin_nablus@yahoo.com

Ramallah Latin Patriarchate SchoolMain StreetPOB 47Ramallaharidah11@hotmail.com

Taybeh Latin Patriarchate Secondary SchoolMain StreetPOB 2Taybeh - Ramallahjohnny_ak@lpj.org

Zababdeh Latin Patriarchate SchoolPOB 6Zababdeh - Jenin

Director of Schools for Jerusalem & Palestine:Rev Iyad TwalLatin Patriarchate of JerusalemJaffa GatePOB 141529114101 Jerusalem

SUGGESTIONS FOR SENDING CHRISTMAS CARDSTO PALESTINIAN PARISHES

1. Provide cards and addresses.2. Ask your PP if you can explain the scheme to the parish. (Maybe

arrange to have a writing session after Mass)3. Parishes in the Holy Land really appreciate receiving cards. One

of their priests said: “This is a beautiful act of solidarity.”4. Choose a parish, or parishes, from the list. 5. Write your cards. 6. Write which parish you are from so that recipients know who has

sent them a card.7. If you wish, include the greeting in Arabic and English. (Provided

on separate sheet.)8. Ask your parish for a donation to cover the cost of cards and

postage.9. Place a small box at the back of church for people to leave cards

for posting.10. Send all cards in a parcel to:

Mr Sami El-Yousef Chief Executive, Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Jaffa Gate – Old City, P.O.B. 14152

9114101 Jerusalem

11. Delivery is not speedy. Parishes are glad to receive cards at any time but early posting gives them a better chance of arriving in time for Easter.

12. Currently, Post Office prices to Jerusalem are:1kg: £13.302kg: £18.25

13. The Post Office will help you weigh the parcels.

LATIN PARISHES IN ISRAEL AND JERUSALEMCARDS CAN BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE PARISHES

Acre : Saint Jean BaptisteParish Priest: Quirico Calella, O.F.M.Address:Terra Sancta Convent P.O.B. 1023 24110 AkkoBeersheva : Saint-AbrahamParish Priest: Rev Piotr ZelazkoAddress: 51 Hashalom Street P.O.B. 1321 8442432 BeershevaE-mail: gioeles@gmail.com

Eilat : Holy TrinityParish Priest: Rev Carlos Ceballos MedinaAddress:P.O.B. 82648855700 EilatE-mail: parish.of.eilat@gmail.comHaïfa : Saint-JosephParish Priest: Rev. Abdo Abdo, O.C.D.,Address:P.O.B. 9047 3109002 HaïfaWebsite: www.st-joseph-haifa.org

Jaffa : Saint AnthonyParish Priest: Rev. Zahour Aboud O.F.M.Address: 51 Yeffet St. P.O.B. 8423 61083 Jaffa – Tel AvivEmail – stanthony.jaffa @gmail.com

Jaffa – Nazareth: Saint John the Apostle Pastor: Rev. Elias TabbanAddress: P.O.B. 76 1695500 Jaffa – Nazareth

Nazareth: AnnunciationParish Priest: Rev Amjad Sabbara, O.F.MContact details: P.O.Box 2, 1610001 Nazareth

Rameh : Saint AnthonyParish Priest: Rev. Samer HaddadAddress: P.O.B. 11 3005501 RamehRamleh : Saint NicodemusParish Priest: Rev Abdel Masih F. Fahim, O.F.M.Address: Rehov Bialik P.O.B. 113005501 RamlehReneh : Saint Joseph the workerParish Priest: Fr. Raed Abusahliah

Nazareth is 30% Christian, including 1,200 Catholics. The parish school goes as far as Y8.

Nazareth is the largest Arab city in the state of Israel. The population is 70% Muslim and 30% Christian

Address: P.O.B. 82 1694001 Reneh, Israel

Shafa'amr : Saint JosephParish Priest: Rev. Elie Kurzum SCJAddress:Jabour Street P.O.B. 482 2020001 Shafa'amr, IsraelE–mail: kurzmeli@gmail.com

Tel Aviv: Our Lady, Woman of Valour. Pastoral Centre Parish Priest: Rev Gregor PawlowskiAddress: Shivat Tsiyon St 33, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Tiberius : Saint PeterParish Priest: Rev. Giuseppe De Nardi, KoGBAddress:P.O.B. 179 – Terra Sancta 14101 Tiberius

JERUSALEM

Saint Saviour Parish Priest: Rev Feras Hijazine, O.F.M. Contact details: 1 Saint Francis Street, P.O.B. 186, 91001 Jerusalem Chapels of ease to the parish:

Saint James (Beit Hanina) Curate : Rev Nerwan Al-Banna, O.F.M.Contact details: Terra Sancta Convent, P.O.B. 20089, 91200 Jerusalem

Luckner Parents Care HomeP.O.B. 581Jerusalem 91004

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN ISRAELLATIN PATRIARCHATE OF JERUSALEM

This parish has thousands of parishioners, mostly migrants.

Jerusalem’s status is a sensitive & political question. The parish of Jerusalem is in East Jerusalem which according to international law is occupied territory, meaning it should be passed back to the Palestinians. When we separate Jerusalem, we acknowledge its status & highlight its importance as a unique & special Holy City.

Cards to the following schools can be sent directly. Email the school to inform them that cards have been sent.

Haifa Latin Patriarchate Kindergarten7 MeirPOB 90173109002 Haifastcharls@netvision.net.il

Sisters of Nazareth School7 Abbas StreetPOB 94223109401 Haifa

Jaffa-Nazareth Latin Patriarchate SchoolPOB 7616955500 Jaffa-Nazareth

Rameh Latin Patriarchate SchoolPOB 113005501 Rameh

Reneh Latin Patriarchate SchoolPOB 821694000 Renehschoollatin@yahoo.comfreodeh@yahoo.com

Shafa’amr Latin Patriarchate KindergartenPOB 4822020007 Shafa’amr

LATIN PARISHES IN JORDAN CARDS TO JORDAN CAN BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE PARISHES

Fr Issa ShomaliSt. Paul,P.O.B. 19AjlounJordan

Fr. Wisam MansourSt. JosephLatin Convent Jabal AmmanP.O.B. 210811181 Ammanwissamsm@hotmail.com

Fr Hugo AlanizOur Lady of the VisitationP.O.B. 3526861 AnjaraJordanhugoalaniz@ive.org

Fr. Ramez DeibesOur Lady “Stella Maris”Latin Convent77110 AqabaJordanramez_d_s@hotmail.com

Fr. Imad TwalImmaculate Heart of MaryBalad P.O.B. 3319152 FuheisJordanfuheis@lpj.org

Fr. Firaz NasrawinThe Immaculate ConceptionP.O.B. 4621510 HossonJordanabouna_firas@yahoo.com

Fr Suleiman Shobash St. GeorgeP.O.B. 26821110 IrbedJordanhsleiman.lpj@gmail.com

Fr. Fares SyrianiOur Lady of the Rosary

P.O.B. 661110 KerakJordan

Fr. Marwan HassanThe Beheading of St. John the BaptistP.O.B. 1917110 MadabaJordanfathermarwanhassan@gmail.com

Fr. Francis ShahinSt. JosephP.O.B. 46125110 MafraqJordanassisi@orange.jo

Fr Athos RighiSt James the LessP.O.B. 917173 Ma’inJordanathos.righi@hotmail.com

The Martyrs of JordanLatin Convent of Marj El HamamP.O.B. 24611732 Marj El HamamJordan

Fr Aldo TolottoSt. Theresa of the Child JesusLatin ConventP.O.B. 277Safoutatolotto@yahoo.com

Fr Ibrahim BatarsehThe Assumption of Our LadyP.O.B. 6819112 SaltJordanibra44@orange.jo

Fr Tareq Abu HannaSt. MichaelLatin ConventSmakieh

Jordan

Fr. Ala’ MusharbashThe Sacred Heart of JesusLatin ChurchP.O.B. 44811953 AmmanJordanalajmsh@gmail.com

Fr Elie KurzumThe Twelve ApostlesP.O.B. 33713110 Zarqa NorthJordaneliekurzum@betharram.it

Fr Azzam JasserSt. Pius XP.O.B. 813110 Zarqa SouthJordanazz_jasser@yahoo.com

Fr Shawki Baterian Our Lady of Peace Centre for disabled children

P.O.B. 85137911185 Ammanshawkib@hotmail.com

The J&P office would be glad to know which parishes are taking part in the Greetings Card Campaign. Please send an email to s.atherton@rcaol.co.uk to say that you’ve taken part and roughly how many cards have been sent.