thirteenth sunday of pentecost august 31, 2014...aug 31, 2014 · next saturday, september 6thif...
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Join us this Friday, September 5th
for
Eucharistic Adoration
12noon to 6PM.
Feast days on the Maronite calendar
which we celebrate this week:
Monday, September 1st ---
St. Simon the Stylite
Tuesday, September 2nd –
St. Mamas the Great
Friday, September 5th- --
St. Sharbel of Raha and his Sister also
Blessed Theresa of Calcutta +First Friday Adoration September
5th from 12noon to 6PM.
Saturday, September 6th --
St. Michael the Archangel
May all the Angels and saints in
heaven pray for us.
Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost August 31, 2014
Readings: 1 Corinthians 3:1-11 and Luke 8:1-15
+ Saturday, August 30th
5:30PM – No Liturgy
+ Sunday, August 31st
9:30 AM – (Memorial Intention)
11:00AM – (M) Sabri Tanakchi offered by his brothers and sister
12: 30PM – (M) Ayoub Elia, Fathela Daoud; Ghanem
& Husam Zuhair; and Elia & Zalefa Daoud
Offered by Najeeba Elia
+ Saturday, September 6th
5:30PM – 40 Day Memorial for Kamal Haddad
+ Sunday, September 7th - Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
9:30 AM – Healing for Nazar Keryo
11:00AM – (M) Ghazi Mansour and Salman Dawood
Offered by Ayad Mansour and Basma Mansour
12: 30PM – Parishioners Intentions
Liturgical Schedule
Next Saturday, September 6th
we will resume the
Saturday Vigil 5:30 PM Liturgy
S T E W A R D S H I P COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS!
Weekly Offering: Second Collection for the Crisis in Iraq-
$2,104.00(total for both collection dates)
Basket Collection of 8/24/14
$1,154.00
Prayer for Peace
Almighty God,
from whom all thoughts of truth and
peace proceed,
kindle in the hearts of all men the true
love of peace,
and guide with Your pure and
peaceable wisdom
those who make decisions for the
nations of the earth;
that in tranquility Your kingdom may
go forward,
till the earth be filled with the
knowledge of Your love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
~Visits to the sick and homebound~
If you would like to add a family member
to the list of sick and/or home-bound so
the clergy may visit, bring Communion and
bless, please email or call the office.
~Welcome~
If you are a guest, visitor or new
parishioner of St. Ephrem Church we are
happy to have you. We welcome you. Make
yourself at home. You are among family.
Please fill out the envelope in the benches
to be added to our mailing list and put it in
the collection basket or give to the clergy.
If you wish to register as a new
parishioner, please email or phone the
office to request the form.
~Labor Day, Monday, September 1st~
Note- the parish office will be closed in
observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
There will be no Divine Liturgy celebrated.
~We are looking for volunteers for our
Religious Education program~
We need teachers for our Saturday
morning program. If you are interested in
this ministry contact the office or speak
to Deacon Georges.
Pope Francis’ General Intentions for
September 2014:
That refugees, forced by violence to
abandon their homes, may find a generous
welcome and the protection of their rights.
We are accepting registration for
First Communion 2014. Registration and First day of class will be held on Sunday,
September 7th. For more information please call the parish
office. Registration forms are in in the foyer of the church.
Language and Religious Education School Opening September 6, 2014 at 9:00 am: as day of
registration, orientation, class placement and instruction.
Please find forms included. Registration information and
forms are also available for pick up in Foyer.
We are accepting registration for
Altar Boy (Server) Classes. Classes with Deacon Georges, for altar boys will start
Saturday September 6, 2014, from 11AM to 12PM for the
duration of six consecutive Saturdays. No fees required. Show
up on the first day to enroll.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 The point is
this: whoever sows sparingly
will also reap sparingly, and
whoever sows bountifully will
also reap bountifully. Each one
must give as he has decided in
his heart, not reluctantly or
under compulsion, for God
loves a cheerful giver.
St. Ephrem Maronite Cathol ic Church
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August 31, 2014
Volume 16 – Issue 36
Pastor:
Reverend Toufic Nasr
Deacon:
Georges Ghosn
750 Medford Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
Tel: 619-337-1350
www.stephremchurch.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
Liturgies:
Saturday Vigil …………………..5:30PM
Sunday ………………………… 9:30AM
……………...………... 11:00AM
…………………..…….12:30PM
Confessions: Saturday 5:00PM or By appointment
Baptism: Contact the office to schedule
Religious Education: Saturdays from 11:00AM
to12:00PM, September through May
First Communion Classes: Every Sunday from 11AM to
12:00PM, September through May- To register, please
contact the parish office
Matrimony: Please contact the parish office at least eigth
months prior to the desired date
Parish Office Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00AM
to 6:00PM
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Sorority of St. Rita Devotions every Second Saturday Fellowship at 3:00PM followed by Devotions at 4:30PM
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