O Father, raise up among Christians abundant and holy vocations to the priesthood, who keep the faith alive and guard the blessed memory of your Son Jesus through the preaching of his word and the administration of the Sacraments, with which you continually renew your faithful.
Grant us holy ministers of your altar, who are careful and fervent guardians of the Eucharist, the sacrament of the supreme gift of Christ for the redemption of the world.
Call ministers of your mercy, who, through the sacrament of Reconciliation, spread the joy of your forgiveness.
Grant, O Father, that the Church may welcome with joy the numerous inspirations of the Spirit of your Son and, docile to His teachings, may she care for vocations to the ministerial priesthood and to the consecrated life.
Sustain the Bishops, priests and deacons, consecrated men and women, and all the baptized in Christ, so that they may faithfully fulfil their mission at the service of the Gospel.
This we pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.

HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI 19 June 2009

Pope Benedict XVI

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1600th Jubilee of the passing of Saint Maron

 Lord God,
you called your chosen one, Saint Maron,
to the monastic life,
perfected him in divine virtues,
and guided him along the difficult road
to the heavenly kingdom.
During this jubilee year, commemorating 1600 years
since the death of your chosen one, Saint Maron,
when he was called to the house of your heavenly Father;
We ask you, through his intercession,
to immerseus in your love that we may
walk in your path, heed your commandments,
and follow in his footsteps.
May his holy example resonate throughout our lives.
With your love, may we achieve that final destination
reached by our father, Saint Maron,
and carry your Gospel throughout the world.
Through his intercession, may we attain
the glory of the resurrection and everlasting life in you.
Glory and thanks are due to you, to your blessed Father, and to your living Holy Spirit, now and for ever.   

September 5, 2010

SEASON OF PENTECOST

16th Sunday of Pentecost
Sunday  September 5, 2010 , 9:30 AM  (Spanish & Aramaic)
For: Jorge, Maria & their son Jorge Azze By Loris Azze
Sunday September 5, 2010 , 11 AM (English & Aramaic)
For: Antonio Vidal By: Sami & Ana Maria AbiSleiman

Monday September 6, 2010, 12 Noon  Office Closed   St Michael the Archangel
Tuesday September 7, 2010, 12 Noon  For: Private Intentions  
Wednesday September 8, 2010  12 Noon  Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
For:  Juan Chavez  By: Marina Chavez
Thursday September 9, 2010  12 Noon  Sts Joachim  & Anne
For:  Ana Cortinas Lopez  By: Her husband Rene
Friday September 10, 2010  No Liturgies
Saturday September 11, 2010 No Liturgies.

17Th Sunday of Pentecost
Sunday September 12,  2010 , 9:30 AM (Spanish & Aramaic)
For: Rafael Becil, Ismeria  Gil and Nara Hernandez  By: Del Toro Family
Sunday September 12, 2010 ,11:00 AM (English & Aramaic)
For: The good health of Mrs Wadiaa  Obeid Abboud  By: The Pastor

Pope's Prayer Intentions August 2010
That in less developed parts of the world the proclamation of the Word of God may renew people's hearts, encouraging them to work actively toward authentic social progress.

Sunday School: Registration & Classes
Registration forms are available in the Office or by email. They must be submitted with the Baptismal Certificate of the Child.

Lebanese Summer Festival
September 10, 11 & 12 2010.
Friday: 6pm-2am
Saturday: 6pm-2am
Sunday: 12noon-5pm
Please Check the Annual Festival

When God Created Moms
When the good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of overtime, when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one." ...

Love in a Time of Opposition
How do you stay positive, preach hope, and remain loving and big-hearted in the face of opposition, misunderstanding, hostility, and hatred?

Septiembre, mes de la Biblia
por María Gloria Ladislao -Teóloga
Durante todo el mes de Septiembre, la Iglesia celebra el mes de la Biblia. La intención es que durante este mes, en todas las comunidades cristianas se desarrollen algunas actividades que nos permitan acercarnos mejor y con más provecho a la Palabra de Dios. ....

La bendición de oír
Por varios años, un anciano había estado sufriendo de un problema serio de audición. No lograba escuchar nada de lo que se hablaba a su alrededor. Decidió ir a un doctor quien le preparó un artefacto auricular el cual le permitía oir el 100%....

Dicen que el mejor párroco es el que cambia de destino o el que se muere...
Erase una vez que se era que los feligreses volvían tristes del cementerio, aunque consolados por la esperanza de la resurrección. ¡El párroco enterrado había sido tan bueno, tan humilde, tan consagrado a  Dios y dado a los hombres!...

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