Week 41 --43 Email: abouna@ololeaston.org Website: ololeaston.org Oct 21 - Nov 4, 2017

Sixth Sunday after Holy Cross

The Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ

according to Saint Matthew 25:14-30 For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves

and entrusted his property to them;

to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one,

to each according to his ability. Then he went away.

The one who had received the five talents went off at once

and traded with them, and made five more talents.

In the same way, the one who had the two talents made

two more talents. But the one who had received the one talent

went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his masters money.

After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled

accounts with them. Then the one who had received the five talents

came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, "Master, you

handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents."

His master said to him, "Well done, good and trustworthy slave;

you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in

charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master."

And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying,

"Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made

two more talents." His master said to him, "Well done, good and

trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things,

I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of

your master." Then the one who had received the one talent

also came forward, saying, "Master, I knew that you were a

harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering

where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I went and

hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours."

But his master replied, "You wicked and lazy slave! You knew,

did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did

not scatter? Then you ought to have invested my money with

the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was

my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and

give it to the one with the ten talents. For to all those who have,

more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those

who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.

As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness,

where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

CLERGY Father Simon El Hajj, Pastor Deacon Anthony Koury

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM No office hours on Fridays.

LITURGY: Saturdays: 5:00 PM Sundays: 10:00 AM

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

CARDINAL BECHARA PETER RAI 3

CONDOLENCES 3

HALLOWEEN PARTY 3

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 4

HOLY NAME SOCIETY SPAGHETTI DINNER 3

NAM MID-EAST REGIONAL CONVENTION 3

ORGANIZATION MEETINGS 4

ST. MARON RELICS 3

CONFESSIONS:

Sunday: 9:30 am to 9:50 am (before mass) Saturday: 4:30 pm to 4:50 pm (before mass)

Also Available by Appointment

BAPTISMS:

Please Call The Parish Rectory (non-parishioners sponsors must

provide a certificate from their Catholic church)

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS

October through May -Saturday 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

MARRIAGES:

Please Notify The Pastor At Least 6 Months Ahead of Time

2017 STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL

Nehme Nehme, President

Martha Badway

Owtil J. Koury

Marta Gabriel

Maynard Melhem

Joseph Moussa

PIONEERS OF MARY Meetings for the Pioneers of Mary will be held every

Sunday evening at 6:00 PM in the church hall. All youth, grades 7 through 12, are encouraged to join.

2017 PASTORAL COUNCIL

Patrice Boulous: President

Michael Karam: Vice President

Rosie Touma : Secretary

Samuel Elias

Keene Jabbour, Esq.

Steve Koorie

Judge Michael Koury

Peter Melan

Dr. Charlene Symia

Leonard Symia

Mary Sue Tumminello

Weekly Collection

Saturday, October 14, 2017 - $1,012 Sunday, October 15, 2017 - $1,040 Total weekly collection - $2,052

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

Monsignor James Root , Rector

of Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral

in Brooklyn, will lead a

Holy Land Pilgrimage from

April 23 to May 2, 2018.

For detailed information you may

contact Marleine Aflak at

maflak1111@aol.com or 718-624-7228.

Presently they have approximately

15 people signed up and are able to

accommodate 40 people in total.

Brochures are available at the hall

entrance to the church.

ST. THERESA SODALITY MEETING

This months Sodality meeting will be held

Wednesday, November 1st in the church hall at 6:00 PM.

End of the year events will be discussed.

Call 610-905-6209 if you are in need of transportation.

ST. THERESA SPINACH PIE SALE A very big thank you to everyone who donated, purchased or volunteered to make our annual Spinach Pie Sale a success.

Proceeds amounted to $2,917 after expenses. Thanks again for your support!

Knights of Mary (Grades 1-6)

The Knights of Mary will be meeting on Friday, November 10 from 5 -7pm.

This program is for 1st- 6th-grade children. Children have the opportunity to learn about a religious topic, make crafts, play

games, and have a small snack.

Please feel free to contact Father Simon or Deanne Baurkot with any questions or concerns.

Help us grow your childrens spirituality by encouraging your child to attend.

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS

There will be no communion class on Saturday, Oct 28th. Classes will resume on Saturday, Nov 4, 2017

BINGO FLOOR - 7:00 PM START TIME KITCHEN - 5:30 PM START TIME

Oct 24 John Isaac Volunteer

Oct 31 Peter Melan Noelle Richardson

6th Sunday after Holy Cross

Gal 6:1-10 / Mt 25:14-30

Sunday of Christ the King

Rom 12:9-21 / Mt 25:31-46

Consecration of the Church

Heb 9:1-12 / Mt 16:13-20

LECTORS

Saturday, Oct 21 Family

Sunday, Oct 22 Family

Saturday, Oct 28 Family

Sunday, Oct 29 Family

Saturday, Nov 4 Family

Sunday, Nov 5 Family

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Tuesday Oct 31 6:00 PM JAMEL DERAYMOND by Sanna Baurkot

Wednesday Nov 1 7:00 PM ALL SAINTS DAY (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION) ANTONIOS MOUSSA by Joe, Mark & Mike Simonetta

Thursday Nov 2 7:00 PM ALL SOULS (RAISING INCENSE) FOR ALL THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF OLOL

Friday Nov 3 9:00 AM NAOMI SHINER by Dr. & Mrs. George Nassoor

Monday Oct 23 No Mass No Mass

Tuesday Oct 24 6:00 PM ESTEPHAN MOUSSA by the Hon. Judge & Mrs. Robert Ellwood

Wednesday Oct 25 6:00 PM JOHN SHAHEEN by Labebe Buesing

Thursday Oct 26 6:00 PM JOANNA JOSEPH by Maryann Isaac

WEEKEND of Oct 21 - Oct 22 *** 6TH SUNDAY AFTER HOLY CROSS ***

Saturday, Oct 21 - 5:00 PM - SAMIRA KHOURY by Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Budway & Family

Sunday, Oct 22 - 10:00 AM - EDWARD JOSEPH (Birthday Remembrance) by daughters Charlene, Roseann & Families. Coffee hour to follow.

BEGINNING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 30TH, WEEKDAY LITURGIES WILL BE SAID TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

TUESDAY LITURGY WILL BE SAID AT 6:00 PM. WEDNESDAY TROUGH FRIDAY LITURGIES WILL BE SAID AT 9:00 AM.

HOLY DAY LITURGIES WILL BE CELEBRATED AT 7:00 PM

2nd Collection - WORLD MISSION SUNDAY - October 22, 2017

WEEKEND of Oct 28 - Oct 29 *** SUNDAY OF CHRIST THE KING ***

Saturday, Oct 28 - 5:00 PM - CATHERINE SHAHEEN by Lynn & Larry Evans-Fultz

Sunday, Oct 29 - 10:00 AM - MICHAEL KOURY, SR. (20th Anniversary) by the Family. Coffee hour to follow.

Childrens HALLOWEEN PARTY

All parish children are invited to attend

This Years Halloween Party on

Saturday, October 28th at 6:00 PM

in the Church Hall.

Refreshments, Haunted House,

Games, & Dee Jay

Come dressed in your costumes!

Sweet Treat donations are welcome!

WEEKEND of Nov 4 - Nov 5 *** OPENING OF THE LITURGICAL YEAR***

Saturday, Nov 4 - 5:00 PM - NAZER SALIM TOHME AND GEORGE AOUN (Memorial Liturgy) by Mr. & Mrs. Toumeh Touma Sunday, Nov 5 - 10:00 AM - MICHAEL JABBOUR (1st Anniversary) by the Family, Coffee hour to follow.

Condolences

Father Simon, Deacon Anthony and the

parishioners of Our Lady of Lebanon

extend their heartfelt sympathy to

the family of

Mary Tony who passed to her eternal reward on Monday, Oct 16, 2017.

Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light

shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful

departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Friday, November 10th, 2017 12:00 PM - Welcome Procession & Divine Liturgy 1:00 PM - Eucharistic Adoration & Veneration of Relics 4:00 PM - Rosary 4:30 PM - Eucharistic Adoration & Veneration of Relics 7:00 PM - Divine Liturgy 8:00 - 10:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration & Veneration of Relics

Saturday, November 11, 2017

10:00 AM - Devotional Prayer & Veneration of Relics 3:00 PM - Rosary 3:30 PM - Devotional Prayer & Veneration of Relics 6:00 PM - Divine Liturgy 8:00 - 10:00 PM-Eucharistic Adoration & Veneration of Relics

Cardinal Bechara Peter Rai, Patriarch of Antioch and all the East

His Beatitude Cardinal Bechara Peter Rai, will visit New York the weekend of October 28th. His schedule is as follows:

Saturday October 28th

12:00 p.m.: Dedication, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the new Shrine for Saint Sharbel at Saint Patrick Cathedral In Manhattan, N.Y. All are welcome.

Sunday October 29

11:30 a.m.: Divine Liturgy at Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral, Brooklyn, N.Y., followed immediately by an open reception. All are welcome. Please let Father Simon know if you will be attending. 2:00 p.m.: Reception/ Cocktails, then

3:00 p.m.: Luncheon hosted by the Antiochian Orthodox Church with both Patriarch John X Yazigi and Patriarch Bechara Peter Rai at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott. Tickets are $200.00 each and are available by email at stnickcathedral2@aol.com or by calling (718) 855-6225.

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