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Page Two The Transfiguration of Our Lord Page Three *****Parish Events***** August 06, 2023

*****Sunday’s message***** The Parish Annual Event Pray For The Sick
Qurbono P. 583; Creed P. 748; Pre-Anaphora P. 749; Anaphora of St. Mark P. 835 Celebrating the Feast of the Assumption Parishioners who are terminally ill, in hospice care or hav-
The Parish Hafli, celebrating the Feast of the Assumption, ing major surgery, are remembered in our prayers. David
The Feast of The Transfiguration (August 6) is scheduled for August 19th. It begins after the 5:00 pm Hines, Genevieve Salemi, JoJo Salami.
Mass and runs from 6:00 –11:00 pm. It will be on the par-
The Transfiguration falls before the feast of the Dormition of the Blessed Mother. It is not only a feast in honor of ish campus, just like last year, up on the patio, around the THE SANCTUARY LAMP
Jesus, but a feast of the Holy Trinity, for all three Persons of the Trinity are interpreted as being present at that statue of Our Lady of the Cedars. Gabriel Adul Massih with Is a vigil light burning 24/7 and kept
moment: God the Father spoke from heaven; God the Son was the one being his great selection he will entertain us that evening. near the Blessed Sacrament. The
transfigured, and God the Holy Spirit was present in the form of a cloud. The We will have Zaatar and Cheese on the Sajj, Falafel, Beef light indicates the unfathomable mys-
Transfiguration is also considered the "Small Epiphany" (the "Great Epiphany" be- & Chicken Shawarma on the skewer, Beverages & Re- tery of the Eucharistic presence of
ing the Baptism of Jesus, when the Holy Trinity appeared in a similar pattern). freshments, Lebanese Sweets, and Raffle. Jesus. It reminds us of the reverence
due to the Sacrament. The burning
light is a pious custom as a way of
The Transfiguration is ranked as one of the Twelve Great Feasts of the Eastern Since there will NOT be an entrance fee, any donation to prolonging our adoration and prayer
liturgical calendar. Grapes are traditionally brought to church to be blessed after the church will help defray the cost of the event. Please to honor His presence.
make sure your checks are written to the Order of Our La-
the Divine Liturgy on the day of the Transfiguration. If grapes are not available in dy of the Cedars Church and sent to the parish address.
the area, apples or some other fruit may be brought. This begins the "Blessing Your generosity and donations to help defray the cost of Left Side: This week it will burn in Loving memory of
of First Fruits" for the year. the event are deeply appreciated. Helen & Gus Sakakeeni, by Diana Kelley. Next week it
will burn in loving memory of John Woodworth, by Carol
The Feast of the Transfiguration is celebrated by various Christian communities in We are looking for bakers who are willing to donate sweets Woodworth.
honor of the transfiguration of Jesus. The origins of the feast may have derived to this Parish Event. Nawal Torbey is in charge of the Right Side: This week it will burn in loving memory of
from the dedication of three basilicas on Mount Tabor. By the 9th Century, Pope Sweet Table and will coordinate the entire Venue. For Joe & Muriel Salami, by the Salami Khan family. Next
more details and information, call the Parish Office.
Callixtus III declared it a feast for the Universal Church on August 6th. In the East- week it will burn in loving memory of Lily Darling, by
ern Church, The Tabor Light is the light revealed on Mount Tabor at the Transfig- Thursday August 17, From 5:00 pm on, we will be setting Camile Darling.
uration of Jesus, identified with the light seen by Paul on the road to Damascus. up tables & chairs, the ticket booth etcetera…! We are
looking for volunteers to give us a hand. Please call the Weekend Lectors
In the Syriac Orthodox, Malankara Orthodox, Revised Julian calendars within Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholic, Old Parish Office if you can help. Aug 05 5:00 pm Joseph Chikhani

Catholic, and Anglican churches, the Feast of the Transfiguration is observed on 6 August. In the Armenian Apos- Second Collection Aug 06 9:00 am George Maroun
tolic Church, the Feast of the Transfiguration is observed on the fourteenth Sunday after Easter. In some Lutheran A Second Collection is taken this weekend because this Aug 06 11:00 am Rima Bou Habib
Aug 12 5:00 pm George Elkhoury
traditions preceding the reforms to the liturgy in the 1970s, 6 August was also observed as the Feast of the Trans- year the Feast of Transfiguration falls on a Sunday. Aug 13 9:00 am Angelo Maroun
figuration. In those Orthodox Churches which continue to follow the Julian Calendar, 6 August falls on 19 August There is an envelope in your collection box in honor of Aug 13 11:00 am Carol Chebli
of the Gregorian Calendar. The Transfiguration is considered a major feast, numbered among the twelve Great the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord which fall on
Feasts in Byzantine Catholicism and Orthodoxy. In all these churches, if the feast falls on a Sunday, its liturgy is August 6. Please place that envelope in the second col- Sunday’s Collection July 30, 2023
not combined with the Sunday liturgy, but completely replaces it. lection basket. Your generosity is appreciated. Candles: $ 100
Sunday Collection: $ 1,468
The Feast of St. Doumit (Died 363) MYO Retreat
th
August 7 is the Feast Day of St. Doumit. St. Doumit, who started life as a pagan, was given an appointment to Eparchial MYO Retreat is scheduled for October 27-29 Religious Education
persecute Christians. As he was strategizing he was struck with a terrible and painful affliction which could not be and will take place at America’s Keswick in Whiting, NJ.  Our catechetical team is looking forward to having a
cured. St. Doumit realized he was being punished by God and repented of his sins. He then lived a hermit’s life It is for Grades 7-12 and the cost is $199.00 per person. fruitful and productive school year. Registration is
open all of September, you may call Mrs. Randa
in a cave, weeping bitterly to atone for his past. After 32 years of suffering he was miraculously cured and re- To register go to www.myoeparchystmaron.org. Regis- Yazbeck at 781-493-2509 to register.
ceived from God the power to cure others. He is portrayed in all Eastern Icons curing a paralyzed beggar. He is tration is open until September 22. For more details see
the MYO flyer in the Church Vestibule.
the patron of those suffering arthritis, Parkinson’s disease and infirmities of bones and muscles. He has the repu-  Religious Education classes begin Saturday Sep-
tation of being called the brother of the Lord, because his feast day falls right next to the feast of the Transfigura- First Vows of Sister Emily Mary tember 16. Class time is: 10:00—12:30 pm.
tion of Our Lord. With gratitude to God for His abundant blessings, we cordi-  The catechetical packet for the 2023-2024 school
ally invite you to join us in celebrating the First Profession year was already sent. If you have not received it
of Vows of Sister Emily Mary Lattouf as a Maronite Serv-
and would like one please call the Parish Office and
*****Qurboneh***** ants of Christ the Light. we will make sure you get it.

The profession will take place within the Divine Liturgy cel-
ebrated by His Excellency Gregory John Mansour at Saint  If you wish to be a catechist or a volunteer to help
THIS WEEKEND INTENTIONS REQUESTED BY Anthony of the Desert Church Fall River, Massachusetts with religious education, please let us know. New
6:00PM Thursday, September 7, 2023. catechists and teachers are always welcome.
5:00 PM Sat Aug 05 Personal Intentions Msgr. Georges El-Khalli A reception will follow in Saint Sharbel Hall. R.S.V.P. by  If you know of any new families who are looking for
9:00 AM Sun Aug 06 Personal Intentions Msgr. Georges El-Khalli Aug 28 to Sister Marla Marie: sister@maroniteservants.org religious education for their children, please have
11:00 AM Sun Aug 06 Personal Intentions Msgr. Georges El-Khalli Or Telephone: 508/996-1753. them call the Parish Office.
 If, however, you have moved out of the area, or if
NEXT WEEKEND INTENTIONS REQUESTED BY Marriage Banns your children are beyond the 9th grade, and you no
This Announcement of Marriage Banns is published for longer wish to receive emails for Religious Educa-
5:00 PM Sat Aug 12 Personal Intentions Msgr. Georges El-Khalli Kevin Gutierrez and Michelle Georges, who will be getting tion, please email us at your convenience so we
9:00 AM Sun Aug 13 Personal Intentions Msgr. Georges El-Khalli Married in Church. If anyone has any reason as to why this may take your name out of the list. We apologize
couple should not get married in church, please come for-
11:00 AM Sun Aug 13 Personal Intentions Msgr. Georges El-Khalli ward now and let me know, or forever hold your peace. for any inconvenience.