MASS TIMESSaturday Vigil - 5 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.Monday - Wednesday 9 a.m.

Thursday - 9 a.m. Communion Service Friday - 5 p.m.

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATIONAs noted

NOVENAS Following Weekday Masses

St. Joseph - Tues.Miraculous Medal - Wed.

St. Jude - Thurs. Sacred Heart & St. Jude - Fri.

Every 3rd Friday - Divine Mercy NovenaADORATION OF THE

BLESSED SACRAMENT & VENERATION OF

ST. CHARBEL’S RELICEvery 22nd of the month

from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday - Closed

5555 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819 407-363-7405 phone • 407-363-7793 fax

stjudemaronitecatholicchurch@gmail.comwww.saintjudechurch.org

https://www.facebook.com/stjudemaronitecatholicchurch

BAPTISMCall the Parish Office for information.

MATRIMONYArrangements with Fr. Bassam must be made at least six months in advance. One of the parties

must be registered in the Parish & attending mass for at least 3 months.

MARONITE CHRISTIAN FORMATION(Religious Education)

Communion - Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. Confirmation - Call the Parish Office.

RCIAEvery 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7 p.m.

RECONCILIATIONSaturdays before the 5 p.m. mass

or by appointment.COMMUNION FOR THE SICK

Please call the Parish Office.

St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church

Fr. Bassam

Parish Council President - Amine Harb Women’s League President - Paula Harb

Music Director - Jasmin Vilca Organist - Sharon Luhrs

Office Manager/Secretary - Barbara FidlerBulletin Editor - Diane Manhire

Parish Council & Finance Committee Members Jean Abi-Aoun • Gail Bell • Stanley Chlastawa

Myrla Cromer • Telma Domingues • Michael HazzourieBill Hinshaw • Diane Homsi • Sheila Love • Elias Maroun

Imad Nasnas • John Shaheen • Leo Shalhoub

FR. BASSAM M. SAADE, D.MIN., PASTORDEACON JACK MANHIRE, PH.D.

December 23-24, 2017

WEEKLY COLLECTION

Sat 12/235 p.m.

+ Arnold Magbanua Happy Birthday SI by Divinia Magbanua ++ Phil Katali RIP by Mary Kingler

Sun 12/249 a.m.

+ Albertine Antolik RIP by Denise+ Dax Ly RIP by H. Kraus

Sun 12/2411 a.m.

5 p.m.Midnight

+ Hilda Saade & Christiane Semaan SI by Fr. Bassam+ Michael Procacci RIP by Rania & Sam SaadehCHRISTMAS EVEFor All Parishioners & their families especially the names on the altar

Mon 12/2510 a.m.

CHRISTMAS DAYFor All Parishioners & their families especially the names on the altar

Tues 12/269 a.m.

+ Sr. Adelina Dimae MSC RIP by Patricia Ulloa +

Wed 12/279 a.m.

+ SI for the Knuerr Family by Cathryn Knuerr

Thur 12/289 a.m.

+ SI for Friends of Knuerr Family by Cathryn Knuerr

Fri 12/295 p.m.

+ Lucero Razo 5 year Anniversary RIP by Paco Razo & Family +

Sat 12/305 p.m.

+ Ted Chlastawa Sr. Happy Birthday RIP by Stanley Chlastawa ++ Sebastian Palanca RIP by Teresita Palanca & Family +

Sun 12/319 a.m.

NEW YEAR'S EVE+ Anthony Bono SI by Valerie Bono+ Michele Gorvetgian RIP by Jack & Bonnie Herman

Sun 12/3111 a.m.

5 p.m.

+ Michael Procacci RIP by Sam & Claudia Semaan+ Amanda Rowe RIP by Jack & Bonnie Herman

+ For All Parishioners & their Families

OUR SECOND COLLECTION This week: Religious Ed

Next Week: Mortgage Reduction

Mass Intentions

Sunday Collection/Donations $2,074.Second Collection/Building Fund 547.Candles/Gifts 365.Donations 350.Coffee/Sweets 24,Total Collections/Donations $3,371. # of envelopes used: 71 # of attendees: 354

for the weekend of December 16-17, 2017

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ,

Christmas is a time for giving because “God so loved the world that He gave His only Son” whose birthday we celebrate on Christmas Day. The birth of Jesus was the ultimate gift to all humankind because it is God’s gift of Himself in redeeming love. It offers the hope of salvation and the possibility of peace that the world cannot give. Similarly our gift-giving and greetings should reflect our love for God and for our neighbor. The gift God wants from us is our love, devotion and dedication to continue proclaiming the Good News by word and deed. The gift to our neighbor should reflect our loving concern for them not only at Christmas but throughout the coming year.

Christmas is a time for forgiving, forgiving others is essential if we are to be forgiven and be able to welcome the Prince of Peace and experience His peace in our hearts. Jesus’ message of forgiveness and reconciliation is central to the Gospel. Without it, we cannot experience that peace which He along can give to those who repent and turn to Him in faith.

Christmas is a time for giving. It is also a time to thank all those who have been giving of their time, talents and treasure not only at Christmas but throughout the whole year. Without their support and generosity, we would not be here today. Their love for our parish and our community is a symbol of God’s love and provident care. They, in their various ways, are continuing the work begun at that first Christmas.

Finally, keep the sacraments at the heart of your preparations. Come to Confession, participate in our Liturgy, receive our God in the Eucharist. Make your Christmas all that it should be… All that it can be in the year of the Eucharist.

May the Peace of the Christ Child dwell in your hearts now and always.

Peace of Christ,Fr. Bassam M. Saade, D.Min., Pastor

NEW YEAR'S SCHEDULE New Year’s Eve - Sunday, 9 a.m., 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

New Year’s Day - Monday, January 1st - 10 a.m.

To sponsor a religious gift in memory or honor of your loved one,or for a special intention, please call the parish office at 407-363-7405.

(Memorials/Special Intentions $50 each/month) & Altar Flowers ($100/wk)CURRENT DONORS

ALTAR CANDLES SPONSORS + December - SI for the Torten Family by Barbara Torten + January - Susanne Younes Naufal RIP by Dr. Sam Wakim & Family + February - For all First Responders by Stanley Chlastawa + March - Available

SANCTUARY LAMP SPONSORS + December - Andre' Isabel RIP by Louise Isabel + January - Diana Riccio RIP by Mezo Riccio + February - Jayson & Maynard Families living & deceased by Steve &

Ana Jayson + March - Members of the Chlastawa Families by Stanley Chlastawa

ALTAR BREAD & WINE SPONSORS + December - SI for the Hajjar Family by Dr. Fouad & Rosalind Hajjar + January - SI for the Hajjar Family by Dr. Fouad & Rosalind Hajjar + February - Reinhardt Family RIP by Barbara Torten + March - Eiserle Family RIP by Barbara Torten

CHARCOAL & INCENSE SPONSORS + December - SI for Louise Isabel by Nichols Family + January - Marie Khoury RIP by the Ghorayeb Family + February & March - Available

SPECIAL INTENTIONS + December - SI for the Hall family by Buck & Clara Hall + January, - Sack, Nguyen & Cangrowe Families RIP by Phung + February, & March - Available

MEMORIALS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1st Tuesday of each month Parish Council Mtg 7 p.m.First Communion & Confirmation Classes Every Saturday at 3:30 p.m.2nd & 4th Sunday of each month Portuguese Mass 6 p.m.

22nd of each month Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament &

St. Charbel Relic Veneration 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

POPE FRANCIS INTENTIONSDecember - The Elderly

That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom

and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.

Dear Parishioners, If you are interested in joining our Parish Council, please submit your name to Fr. Bassam. To qualify, you should be a registered and active member in our Parish, attending liturgies on a regular basis & participating in church activities and functions and have time to help in church events and activities. Your parish needs your help, support and talents. If you qualify and can help, please see me. New Parish Council members will start January 2018.Our meetings take place on the first Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.Thank you for your support and help. Peace, Fr. Bassam

Lector-Usher Schedule December 2017

Christmas Eve & Christmas DayHeb. 1:1-12 & Lk 2:1-205 p.m. (Vigil) Lector: Sr. RoseUshers: Kathy M. & Carlos F.Larry & Debra MancusoMidnight: Lectors: Amira (E &S) & Amine (A)Ushers: Michael H. & Amine H.10 a.m. Lectors: Jesse E. (E) & Eleanor N. (A)Ushers: TBD12/30-31: The Finding of Our Lord in the TempleHeb 7:11-19 & Lk 2:41-525 p.m. Lector: Maria C. (E)Ushers: Mike & Donna H.9 a.m. Lectors: Bob R. (E) & Maria Esc. (S)Ushers: Bob R. & Bill H.11 a.m. Lectors: Sam W. (E) & Hannah W. (A)Ushers: Michael H. & Tony R.Jan. 1 Circumcision of Our Lord in the TempleHeb 2:11-22 & Lk 7: 215 p.m. Mike M. (E)Ushers: TBD10 a.m. Lector: Bob R. (E)Ushers: Larry & Debra M.St. Francis of Assisi is credited with staging the first nativity

scene in 1223. The only historical account we have of Francis’ nativity scene comes from The Life of St. Francis of Asisi by St. Bonaventure, a Franciscan monk who was born five years before Francis’ death. According to Bonaventure’s biography, St. Francis got permission from Pope Honorious III to set up a manger with hay and two live animals—an ox and an ass—in a cave in the Italian village of Grecio. He then invited the villagers to come gaze upon the scene while he preached about “the babe of Bethlehem.” (Francis was supposedly so overcome by emotion that he couldn’t say “Jesus.”) Bonaventure also claims that the hay used by Francis miraculously acquired the power to cure local cattle diseases and pestilences.

St. StephenPatron Saint of DeaconsFeast Day: December 27

DAILY READINGS

GENEALOGY SUNDAY

2018 Offertory Envelopes are ready for pick up in the lobby of the church. If there is not a box for your family, please notify the office and

we will be happy to prepare one for you. Thank you for your support.

Romans 1:1 -12 Salutation / Prayer of ThanksgivingPaul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name, including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, To

all God’s beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout the world. For God, whom I serve with my spirit by announcing the gospel of his Son, is my witness that without ceasing I remember you always in my prayers, asking that by God’s will I may somehow at last succeed in coming to you. For I am longing to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you — or rather so that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. Praise be to God always!Matthew 1:1-17 The Genealogy of Jesus the MessiahThe Apostle said: An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Aram, and Aram the father of Aminadab, and Aminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of King David. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph, and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos, and Amos the father of Josiah, and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Salathiel, and Salathiel the father of Zerubbabel, and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah. So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David to the deportation to Babylon, fourteen generations; and from the deportation to Babylon to the Messiah, fourteen generations. This is the truth. Peace be with you.Christmas Readings: Hebrews 1:1-12 & Luke 2:1-20

Mon. 12-25: Hebrews 1:1-12 & Luke 1:1-20Tues. 12-26: Ephesians 1:1-14 & Lk 1:46-55Wed. 12-27: 2 Cor 11:1-9 & Mt 23:29 - 24:2Thurs. 12-28; Rev 21:9-10, 21-27 & Mt 2:1-12Fri. 12-29; Heb 11:23-31 & Mt 2:13-18Sat. 12-30; Acts 7:2:30-37 & MT 2;19-22

A special thanks to Chairman Gail Bell, Santa Claus, the Elves, and all the volunteers who

donated pizza, cooked, baked, and helped in any way. It was a spectacular event with over 175

people in attendance The food was delicious, the decorations were beautiful, and all the children

on the “Nice List” enjoyed a special gifts from Santa.

A special thanks to all those who attended our Christmas Party. It was a beautiful event.

✠ Thank you to all who donated during this Christmas Season and throughout the year.

✠ Those who decorated the church. ✠ Those who donated poinsettias. ✠ Those who brought gifts for the Angel Tree children. ✠ Those who gave time to practice for the pageant. ✠ The children who participated in the Pageant. ✠ The altar servers, lectors, ushers and choir members who served during the Christmas Season.

✠ All the families who supported in so many ways to make Christmas at St. Jude so special.

✠ A very special thanks and gratitude to all our Parishioners who were generous to me this Christmas Season and THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.

Thank you for your love and support. Have a Happy & Healthy New Year. Fr. Bassam

THANK YOU

CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONORS

THE GLORIOUS BIRTH OF OUR LORD

Luke 2:1-20 The Evangelist writes: In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration nd was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to beregistered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son nd wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. In that regionthere were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for see— I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!” When the angels had left them nd gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them bout this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. This is the truth. Peace be with you.

Next Week's Readings: Ephesians 2:11-22 & Luke 2:21-24

Nadia ReeceStanley Chlastawa

Gene & Jean PolaroloKristin Strickland

Maria & Drago StolarzEli Khoury

John & Gloria SmithM/M Larry Mancuso

Charles & Suzanne SimonelLarry Mitchell

Dr. Samuel Wakim & FamilyHector & Fabiola Bay

Barbara FidlerImeldaPperagallo

IN MEMORY OF ✞ Ted, John, Stanley, Katherine, Joseph and Catherine Chlastawa, Stanley and Clara Kupiec by Stanley Chlastawa

✞ Margaret & Harold Hinshaw (parents) & Deceased members of the Hinshaw, Ward and Foster Families by Bill Hinshaw

✞ Leo, Michael, Helen, Joseph & Clara Winterling, Sophie Grampp, Bobby Elmore, Stanley & Mary Glinowiecki, Cecelia Arnold and all deceased members of the Winterling & Glinowiecki Families by Barbara Fidler

✞ Planca, Arnaiz, Zaldariaga Bayet by the Family ✞ Moussa Faycal Nouchaywat, Gergis, Saliba, Nouri Nouchaywat, Souleiman & Moussa Nouchaywat & MouJalli Al Sayegh by Jesse & Aries Suleiman

✞ Enrique Cosson by the Cosson Family, Michel, Naoum, Hada, Toufic, Emile, Nadim & Saade Saade, Nakhleh & Salma Matta,Semaan Semaan, Mikhael Khairallah, Milhem Kfoury, Jamil & Odette Samaha, Sami & Marie Issa el Khoury, Mel & Eunice Bartoul, Alma Noga, Sarah Abraham, Fr. Peter Boulos, Fr. Joseph David and all deceased priests by Fr. Bassam

IN HONOR OF ✞ All living members of the Chlastawa Families by Stanley Chlastawa

✞ Ann Winterling, Shelly Jones, Ken & Jennifer Fidler, Lea & Bob Elmore, Linda & Henry Austen, Carolyn Class, Jeff Edwards and all living members of the Winterling & Glinowiecki Families by Barbara Fidler

✞ Danny Pereyra and his family by the Pereyra Family

✞ Yrmgard, Maria Elena, Elizabeth, Froyla, Bernardo, Jose Ricardo Cosson, Josefina Andrade, Carlos Catto, Luis Betancourt, Rose Elena, Rosita Mercado, Fernardo, Ricardo & Felicitas Degwitz by The Cosson Family

✞ Hilda, Nayla, Gisele and Rania Saade, Adel & Jimy Samaha, Sam Semaan and families

✞ Deacon Jack, Our Holy Father, Our Bishops, all priests who serve on the Altar of the Lord, all St. Jude parishioners especially all St. Jude volunteers by Fr. Bassam

Darren Dawood as "Mary"Peter Rudl as "Joseph"

Sheron Dias as "Gabriel"

Our Angels in order of entranceLeah DaccacheGrace FernainySophie ChactouraChristina HannahMyriam Abi AounIrelyn BeaulieuGizelle AsmarMonalisa SilvaValeria LaureanoIsabella JeBaileyAnna NaderPaula StolarzIsabella AraqueAlexandra LangDamyana DawoodAnjie DiasOsee JohnsonJames Gaspard

Our ShepherdsRyan HannahAlexander BoutrosJosh DiasTyler RobeloElias FernainyEnrico TrilhaLuke WakimKamlon Knealy

Our KingsFendji JosephCollin SinghMaximo Riccio

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