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Page Two Ninth Sunday of Pentecost Page Three *****Parish Events***** July 23, 2023

*****Sunday’s message***** The Parish Annual Event Pray For The Sick
Qurbono P. 718; Creed P. 748; Pre-Anaphora P. 749; Anaphora of St John 815 Celebrating the Feast of the Assumption Parishioners who are terminally ill, in hospice care or hav-
The Parish Hafli, celebrating the Feast of the Assump- ing major surgery, are remembered in our prayers. David
The Feast of Saint Sharbel is July 23 tion, is scheduled for August 19th. It begins after the Hines, Genevieve Salemi, JoJo Salami.
5:00 pm Mass and runs from 6:00 –11:00 pm. It will be
Youssef Makhlouf was born in Beqaa-Kafra, in Lebanon, the youngest of five children. His family was a simple, pious on the parish campus, just like last year, up on the pa- THE SANCTUARY LAMP
farm family that suffered the loss of its father when Youssef was four years old. After his father’s death Youssef grew tio, around the statue of Our Lady of the Cedars. Gabri- Is a vigil light burning 24/7 and kept
close to his maternal uncles, who were hermits of the monastery of St. Antonios in Kozhaya, and when he was 23, he el Adul Massih with his great selection he will entertain near the Blessed Sacrament. The
left his village to enter the monastery of Our Lady of Mayfouk in the district of Jebeil. While his family discouraged his us that evening. light indicates the unfathomable mys-
desire to be a monk, he craved more seclusion than the monastery in Mayfouk offered. Youssef applied to the monas- tery of the Eucharistic presence of
tery of Saint Maron in Annaya, was admitted to the novitiate in 1851, and took the name Sharbel. He studied theology We will have Zaatar and Cheese on the Sajj, Falafel, Jesus. It reminds us of the reverence
in kfeefan where Nehmatullah Al-Hardini instructed theology and became a powerful influence on him. Sharbel was or- Beef & Chicken Shawarma on the skewer, Beverages & due to the Sacrament. The burning
dained a priest, and returned to Annaya, where he remained for the next 16 years, quickly gaining a reputation for a life Refreshments, Lebanese Sweets, and Raffle. We hope light is a pious custom as a way of
of prayer, deep humility, poverty, chastity, devotion and a spirit of obedience. He learned obedience especially well from that you plan to join our Parish Annual Celebration as prolonging our adoration and prayer
his hermit uncles and from his saintly mentor, Nehmutallah Al-Hardini who later was canonized a saint. we honor the patroness of our parish. to honor His presence.

Seeking greater perfection still, Sharbel sought more solitude, but his request to become a hermit was repeatedly de- Since there will NOT be an entrance fee, any donation Left Side: This week it will burn in Loving memory of Jo
nied. However, his superior changed his mind after a miracle occurred. After Sharbel had arrive back to the monastery to the church will help defray the cost of the event. Ann Noel, by Lucille Noe. Next week it will burn for the
later from the fields one night, he asked the house servants for some oil for his lamp so he could read his night prayers. Please make sure your checks are written to the Order well being of Wayne Zan Wart, by Lucille Noel.
Despite the fact it was after curfew. The servants decided to play a joke on him and filled the lamp with water instead. of Our Lady of the Cedars Church and sent to the par-
He went to his cell, lit the lamp and read his prayers. Meanwhile, the servants made such a commotion laughing about ish address. Your generosity and donations to help de- Right Side: This week it will burn in loving memory of
their joke, that it awakened the superior, who then noticed light coming from Saint Sharbel’s cell. Learning of the serv- fray the cost of the event are deeply appreciated. my brother Gary Bethoney, by Joanne Carter. Next
ant’s joke, he realized a miracle had taken place and immediately approved Sharbel’s going to the hermitage. Conse- week it will burn in loving memory of my brother Fordie,
quently, Sharbel entered the nearby hermitage of Saints Peter and Paul, where he remained for 23 years until his death. Feast of Saint Sharbel by Joanne Carter.
He suffered a stroke in late 1898 when he was celebrating the Qurbono on Christmas Eve, and he died eight days later. The feast of Saint Sharbel falls on the 23rd of July. The
His tomb became a pilgrimage site for many, even non-Christians, who saw a great light coming from it. He was ex- Latin Calendar celebrates it on this proper day. In Leba- Weekend Lectors
humed in 1899, four months after his death, and found incorrupt, with blood-like liquid dripping from his body, a phe- non the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Sharbel on July 22 5:00 pm Joseph Chikhani
nomenon that continues until the day of his beatification in 1965. He is known for his many miracles. Between April and the 3rd Sunday of July. This year, however, the 23rd of July 23 9:00 am Charles Sacre
July of 1950, 350 miracles at the monastery of Annaya were confirmed, many of which were among Muslims. Saint July, the actual feast day, falls on a Sunday. This is why, July 23 11:00 am Hyam Berkachi Maloof
Sharbel was canonized on October 9, 1977. the American Maronite Church is celebrating it on its prop- July 29 5:00 pm George ElKhoury
July 30 9:00 am John Yered
er feast day which happen to be the Fourth Sunday of July. July 30 11:00 am Estephan Matar
As a monk, Sharbel wished to abandon the world and live alone for God. He retreated to an austere hermitage, nestled
in secluded hills of a rugged mountainous area, away from the public and worldly distraction, so he could live a life of Second Collection Sunday’s Collection July 16, 2023
prayer and meditation. It is amazing how God transformed the course of nature and made the dimming lamp of St. Shar- Due to the fact that Saint Sharbel feast-day falls on a Candles: $ 123
bel shine like a bright star on a crowded, noisy, secular, materialistic and sinful world in order to steer it in the right direc- Sunday this year, we take a second collection for this Sunday Collection: $ 2,297
tion! Through the quietude of the life of St. Sharbel, God willed to introduce the hidden treasures of the Maronite spiritu- occasion. There is a special Envelope for the feast of
ality and to spread them throughout the entire modern world. The Universal Church celebrates his feast day on July 23. Saint Sharbel in your weekly envelope box. Please Marriage Banns
place that envelope in the second collection this week- This Announcement of Marriage Banns is published for
Churches and Shrines are being built in around world dedicated to him from Russia to Europe to the Americas. His mir- end. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. Patrick Chahwan & Kayla Anne Papasodero and for Kevin
acles have surpassed his Maronite people and Lebanese compatriots. Over 1,750 miracles, behind the “Iron Curtin” Gutierrez and Michelle Georges, who will be getting Mar-
alone, were credited to his intercession, before the Berlin Wall came down. It has been said: “Saint Sharbel is invading Saint Ann’s Pilgrimage to Lebanon ried in Church. If Anyone has any reason as to why these
Mexico.” A special devotion among modern day Mexico has intensified where his miracles have been reported by the Saint Ann Maronite Church in Scranton, PA is planning a two couples should not get married in church, please come
thousands. His labor in the vineyard of the Lord has not ceased. What an amazing Saint! What a wonderful example 10 Day pilgrimage to Lebanon from September 20 until forward now and let me know, or forever hold your peace.
he is for us to continually remind us that God is there. Peoples of all nations, color and creed have reported miracles October 1st. The pilgrimage will cover many holy as well
and cures through his powerful intercession. May his memory be forever our guide. Amen. as touristic sites in Lebanon. The cost for double occupan- National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
cy is $3,200; Single + $600 all inclusive: 3 Meals / day, The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson, OH
Transportations & entertainments. is celebrating the 58th Annual Assumption Pilgrimage,
*****Qurboneh***** (Price does not include airfare. You book your own) August 13-15. Confessions at the Basilica
 Sunday: 4:00-5:00 pm
For further details, please check the Pilgrimage Flyer on  Monday: 2:00-4:00 pm
THIS WEEKEND INTENTIONS REQUESTED BY the Bulletin Board in the Church vestibule.  Tuesday: 2:00-5:00 pm

5:00 PM Sat July 22 For Saintly Marriage Marc Bou Abboud & Alondra Msallem Marc Bou Abboud Votive Candles The daily Schedule is as follows
9:00 AM Sun July 23 Personal Intentions Msgr. Georges El-Khalli Parishioners light a candle for special intentions. Their  5:00 pm Bishop & Clergy Dinner
11:00 AM Sun July 23 Personal Intentions Msgr. Georges El-Khalli intentions must be respected. Do not tamper with light-  6:30 pm Vesting & lineup of the clergy
ed candle because someone has already lighted it be-  6:50 pm Procession begins & 7:00 pm Qurbono
NEXT WEEKEND INTENTIONS REQUESTED BY fore you. Make sure your children do not play with  8:00 pm Candlelight Procession
them. Candles in Boston cost $5.00 or more. Ours are Refreshments will be served in the Antioch Room after the
5:00 PM Sat July 29 Remember Me In your Kingdom Group Msgr. Georges El-Khalli still at only $1.00. Please don’t forget to insert your do- ceremonies. If you wish to attend please call the Rector,
9:00 AM Sun July 30 Personal Intentions Msgr. Georges El-Khalli nation in the money box when you light a candle. May Chorbishop Anthony Spinosa at 330-538-3351 or email the
11:00 AM Sun July 30 Personal Intentions Msgr. Georges El-Khalli your prayers be answered as you light a candle at Our (office@ourladyoflebanonshrine.com). See the Poster in
Lady of the Cedars. the Church’s vestibule.