Holy Week Schedule:
Mon., Tues., Wed.,
April 6, 7, 8 7:00pm: Benediction of the Cross
Holy Thursday,
April 9
7:00pm: The Washing of the Feet followed by adoration of the Holy
Eucharist until 10pm. Confessions will be heard until 10:00pm.
Great Friday,
April 10
11:00am Liturgy of the Signing of the Chalice
(Pre-Sanctified Liturgy)
7:00pm: Adoration and Burial of Our Lord. (Please, bring fresh flowers)
Holy Saturday,
April 11
11:00am: Rite of Forgiveness with communal penance.
Easter Sunday,
April 12
12:00am (Midnight) Liturgy of the Resurrection of Our Lord.
9:00am and 11:00am: Liturgy of the Resurrection of our Lord.
Thanks a Million:
We offer thanks to M/M Raymond & Sally Haik for their
generous donation of 2000 shares of Royal Gold, Inc. which totals up to about $11,700.00
We pray that the Lord who granted you what you share with
kindness may reward you one hundred fold.
If anyone wishes to transfer any stocks to the parish fund,
please contact the church office.
Second Collection:
We will have a second collection on Good Friday at 7:00pm that
goes to support the Holy Land. The Holy See has asked the Church to support the work of
the Franciscans in their numerous custody of the holy places in the Middle-East.
Please, be generous!
Annual Hafli
Please, help us pass the word around about our Annual Dinner and
Hafli which will take place on Saturday, April 18, 1998 at Totino Grace High School in
Fridley. This event will feature a Lebanese dinner and live music performed by the "Shaaban
Samara Band" of Chicago. Tickets are $10.00 a child and $25.00 an adult.
For tickets, please call the Chairman, Duane Nasser at 571-6347
or any of the parishioners who are selling tickets. Tickets are also sold in the
church hall after the 10:00am Liturgy.
Parish Coming Event:
** The Men’s Club will have their monthly meeting this
coming Monday at 7:30pm.
** The Choir will have practice for Easter this Tuesday, April 7
at 6:00pm.
** You are invited to help us decorate the church for Easter on
Saturday, April 11 starting at 1:00pm.
Middle Eastern Luncheon
On Sunday, April 26, we will have a special Middle Eastern
Luncheon from 11:00am to 3:00pm. A variety of Middle Eastern food will be prepared
for this occasion. Tickets are $2.00 a child and $5.00 an adult and can be bought at
the church hall.
Out thanks go out to the Syrian Orthodox branch of our parish
who are sponsoring this luncheon.
Come along with a friend!
Parish Gratitude Corner:
As a parish-family, we are grateful for and thank:
All the Teachers of the Religious Education Program,
for all their diligent work toward our parish.
May the Lord reward you one hundred fold! |
Dedication of St. Maron Statue:
You are all invited to attend a special Maronite Divine Liturgy
at the Church of Saint Louis, King of France at 506 Cedar Street in downtown St. Paul on
Sunday, April 19, 1998 at 4:00pm.
We will be consecrating a statue of St. Maron that John Nasseff
has donated to St. Louis Church. Our Choir will be serving this Divine Liturgy.
We hope that you will join us!
Beatification of Fr. Al-Hardini:
On Sunday. May 10, 1998, His Holiness John Paul II will beatify
in Rome the Maronite monk, Fr. Nimatullah Al-Hardini.
This is indeed a great millstone in the history of the Maronite
Church.
You are all encouraged to consider attending this great event
which will bring Maronites from all over the world. If you are interested to attend, check
some of the fliers that are in the back of the Church or call the parish office. |
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Tuition Subsidy Forms:
We are now accepting applications for the Betros & Zmeroud
Nasseff Education Fund.
All Children who are attending Catholic schools are eligible to
receive help from this fund. Distribution will be based on need and income.
If you are interested, please, contact the parish office for
application.
Stewardship
Thought:
"Give, and it shall be given to you. For the measure you
measure with will be measured back to you."
Jesus our God |
St. Maron Cemetery:
Our parish will soon have a special section at the Hillside
cemetery with a Maronite monument.
All of you are encouraged to make a wise decision concerning
your future destiny when God calls you from this life.
If you are interested to buy any plot, please contact the parish
office soon. The price of each grave is $750.00 until June 1st, then it will go
up to $1,000.00.
St. Sharbel’s Medals:
On the occasion of the Centennial of Sharbel’s death, our
parishioner Shawn Dorisian is selling some medals of St. Sharbel. The profit from this
sale Shawn will send to the Maronite Church in London to help them buy some liturgical
needs.
You may see Shawn after Sunday’s Liturgy or call him at
871-2509. Please support him in this worthy effort!
NAM CONVENTION:
The National Apostolate of Maronites (NAM) will hold its Annual
Convention in Pittsburgh, PA July 15-19, 1998. If you’re interested, Please,
reserve this date.
Annual Youth Conference:
The youth groups (MYO & MYA)
will hold their Annual Retreat/Conference in Cincinnati, OH. July 29-August 2, 1998. All
the youth of our parish are invited to this very special event.
Your Gift to the Lord:
Sunday, March 29, 1998:
Remember Your Parish in Your Will
Please, consider very seriously to include your parish in your will.
Some people treat the church as one of their children. The following is a suggested
formula.
I hereby give, devise and bequeath the sum of $ (or
specify described real or personal property) to the Church of Saint Maron of Minneapolis,
a non-profit corporation located at 602 University Ave. NE Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413,
to be used and applied by it for its general purpose
Dig-Out Your Boxes!
We are looking for some of the old pictures of our parish in
order to use them for a special scrap-book. Pictures or the building, weddings,
First Communions, etc.. are excellent. If you have any, please submit them to the parish
office.
Thanks in advance!
Our Golden Jubilee:
Please, reserve Sunday, July 12, 1998 for our Fiftieth
Anniversary. This day will include a Divine Liturgy at 10am followed by a Luncheon at The
American Ukrainian Hall. More details will be available in the near future.
Thanks Dabke Group!
We thanks all the dedicated members of the dabke group for their
hard work and practice for our upcoming Hafli and their dance at the Festival of Nations
in Saint Paul. Special thanks go out to their instructor FDr. Fadi Bedros for his
diligent work.
Vocation Voice:
Loving Savior, as we celebrate your death and resurrection, make
us more attentive to your presence among us. May more young people hear your voice and
respond to your call to serve as priests and religious in this world that needs them.
Life Line:
A baby, sick or healthy, should not be thought of as an
inconvenience, but as a miracle.
Rev. James Barcia |