Nov 14 - Nov 29, 2015

54 South 4th Street, Easton, PA 18042

PH: 610-252-5275 Church Hall 610-252-9424 Week 46 - 48, 2015

Email: abouna@ololeaston.org Website: ololeaston.org

ANNOUNCEMENT TO

ZECHARIAH

CLERGY

Father Simon El Hajj, Pastor Deacon Anthony Koury PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM No office hours or Liturgy on Fridays. LITURGY: Saturdays: 5:00 PM Sundays: 10:00 AM

The Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 1:1-25

Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed on to us by those

who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first,

to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you

have been instructed. In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife was a descendant

of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according

to all the commandments and regulations of the Lord. But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were getting

on in years. Once when he was serving as priest before God and his section was on duty, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood,

to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and offer incense. Now at the time of the incense-offering, the whole assembly of the people

was praying outside. Then there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.

When Zechariah saw him, he was terrified; and fear overwhelmed him. But the angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been

heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth,

for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink; even before his birth he will be filled with the Holy Spirit.

He will turn many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. With the spirit and power of Elijah he will go before him, to turn the

hearts of parents to their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.’

Zechariah said to the angel, ‘How will I know that this is so? For I am an old man, and my wife is getting on in years.’ The angel replied, ‘I am Gabriel. I stand in the

presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. But now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled

in their time, you will become mute, unable to speak, until the day these things occur.’ Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, and wondered at his delay in the sanctuary. When he did come out, he could not speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept motioning to them and remained unable to speak. When his time of service was ended,

he went to his home. After those days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she remained in seclusion. She said,

‘This is what the Lord has done for me when he looked favorably on me and took away the disgrace I have endured among my people.’

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

INVITATION 3

EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS 4

POSTER CONTEST 4

PARISH ORGANIZATION MEETINGS 4

UPCOMING EVENTS 3

CHRISTMAS BIBLE STUDY 3

SPAGHETTI DINNER 3

CONFESSIONS:

SUNDAY: 9:30 am to 9:50 am (before mass)

SATURDAY: 4:30 pm to 4:50 pm (before mass)

Also Available by Appointment

BAPTISMS:

Please Call The Parish Rectory

(non-parishioners sponsors must

provide a certificate from their Catholic church)

OCTOBER TO MAY

Arabic Classes: Saturday 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm for children

Sundays 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm for youth & adults.

Religious Education: Saturday 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

MARRIAGES:

Please Notify The Pastor

At Least 6 Months Ahead of Time

BINGO COMMITTEE Eva Farhat, Patty Boulous, Anthony Koury, Jr.

MCF COORDINATOR Deanna Baurkot

ST. THERESA SODALITY Rosemary Canone

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Ferris Koorie

HOLY NAME SOCIETY David Elias

HERITAGE DAY CHAIRPERSON Steve Koorie

MYA Leila Karam / Isaac Jabbour

CHOIR DIRECTOR Patty Boulous

PARISH ORGANISTS Patty Boulous / Paul Boulous

MYO/PIONEERS Antoinette Bader/ Morena Koorie

ARABIC CLASS COORDINATOR Yasmine Karam

MARONITE CHRISTIAN FORMATION

(MCF)

Saturdays at 3:30 PM.

Parents, please make every effort to

have your children attend.

MYA MEETING

Meeting will be held this Sunday,

November 15th after 10:00 AM liturgy

in the church crying room.

All members are asked to attend .

PIONEERS OF MARY

Meetings will take place on

Sunday nights at 6:00 PM

in the church hall.

All parishioners ages 12 to 18

are invited to join.

EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS Please call the rectory at 610-252-5275 if you would like to be added to the Church email list. Due to privacy

issues, we will not automatically send emails notifying parishioners of a death unless a family member specifically requests that an email be published. Thank you for your cooperation.

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KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS POSTER CONTEST

The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a “Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest”.

The age groups consist of 5-7, 8-10 and 11-14. A $25 prize is awarded to the winner in each age group.

Entry forms are located in the front of the church. Due date is December 1, 2015.

Contact Mike Hunsicker at 484-560-1126 or mfhunsicker@gmail.com for more information

LECTORS

Saturday, Nov 14 Bedway Family

Sunday, Nov 15 Koerwitz Family

Saturday, Nov 21 Melhem Family

Sunday, Nov 22 Rizk Family

Saturday, Nov 28 Symia Family

Sunday, Nov 29 Milan Family

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Announcement to Zechariah

Rom 4:13-25 / Lk 1:1-25

Announcement to the Virgin Mary

Gal 3:15-22 /Lk 1:26-38

Visitation of the Virgin to Elizabeth

Eph 1:1-14 / Lk 1:39-45

BINGO FLOOR KITCHEN

Nov 17 Mike Boulos Naomi Shiner, Noelle Richardson

Nov 24 Volunteers Jawhara Karam, Rosann Constantine

Dec 1 Rosie Canone, Marta Gabriel, Sharon John Violine Karam

CHRISTMAS BIBLE STUDY Father Simon will offer Bible Study every

Wednesday until December 16th in the church hall from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Please take this opportunity

to deepen you knowledge of the scriptures.

Monday Nov 23 6:00 pm FATHER HARES ZOGHEIB by Marlene Bedway

Tuesday Nov 24 6:00 pm LOUIS JOSEPH by Stephen Constantine

Wednesday Nov 25 6:00 pm SAMUEL SAAD by Mr. & Mrs. Tony Karam & Family

Thursday Nov 26 9:00 am IN THANKSGIVING FOR ALL PARISHIONERS by Fr. Simon

WEEKEND of Nov 14 - Nov 15 ***Announcement to Zechariah***

Saturday, Nov 14 - 5:00 PM DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE BEDWAY FAMILY by Marlene Bedway

Sunday, Nov 15 - 10:00 AM VICTOR & ADELINE KARAM and HUGUETTE ELIAS MOUSSA by Mr.& Mrs. Frank Koerwitz & Son, Jake

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

Spaghetti Dinner Sunday, November 15th

11:30 am to 6:00 pm

Our Lady of Lebanon Church Hall

Adults $8.00 - Kids 3-12 - $5.00

2 years and under - FREE

Dinner includes: Salad, Bread, Butter, Coffee & Dessert

Soda & Water is available for purchase.

For Tickets please call: Dave Elias 610-703-3505 Maynard Melhem at 610-462-6493

Tickets will also be available after each Liturgy.

Monday Nov 16 6:00 pm ROSE SYMIA by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jabbour

Tuesday Nov 17 6:00 pm MARY SIMON by Mr. & Mrs. Donald Solomon & Family

Wednesday Nov 18 6:00 pm LYNNE TONE STARKE by Mr. & Mrs. William Joseph & Family

Thursday Nov 19 6:00 pm CHAMES WARNER by Dr. & Mrs. George Nassoor

WEEKEND of Nov 21 - Nov 22 *** Announcement to the Virgin Mary ***

Saturday, Nov 21 - 5:00 PM IZZAT, HELEN, ANTHONY & CHEFFIE MELHEM by the Family

Sunday, Nov 22 - 10:00 AM RIZK, AUROR & SON, VICTOR RIZK by Mr. & Mrs. Tony Rizk & Family - Coffee hour to follow.

UPCOMING EVENTS - Details to follow in upcoming bulletins

Children’s Bowling Party - Friday, November 28th at 11:00 am

Project Hope Christmas Dinner - Sunday, December 13th, 2015

Children’s Christmas Party - Saturday. December 19th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Christmas Pageant - Thursday, December 24th, 4:30 pm

New Year’s Eve Hafli - Thursday, December 31st, 8:00 pm

Smoke Free Bingo - Begins Tuesday, January 5, 2016

ST. THERESA SODALITY

Thank you to everyone who helped, donated

or purchased pies to make the St. Theresa

Spinach Pie Sale a success. May God reward

you for your patronage. All proceeds will benefit

the church, children’s organizations and

St. Theresa charities.

WEEKEND of Nov 28 - Nov 29 ***Visitation of the Virgin to Elizabeth***

Saturday, Nov 28 - 5:00 PM ROSE T. SYMIA (Anniversary) by The Family

Sunday, Nov 29 - 10:00 AM YOUSSEF MILAN by Shawki Milan & Vivianne Milan Rizk. Coffee hour to follow.

THE CONSUL GENERAL OF LEBANON IN NEW YORK

Mr. Majdi Ramadan and Mrs. Vanessa Raphael Ramadan

request the pleasure of your company at a reception on Friday, November 20, 2015

From 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

RSVP by November 19, 2015 (212) 744-7905 ext. 201 infor@nylebcons.org

Grand Ball Room

630 Second Avenue at 35th Street New York, NY 10016

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