2nd Sunday of the Epiphany-
الأحد الثاني من زمن الدنح
Year 110 - Issue No. 03 | January 19—January 19, 2020
In Solidarity we Pray for Lebanon
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«Teacher, where are you staying? Come and see» (cf. Jn 1:38.39)
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t is along the paths of daily life that you can meet the Lord! Do you remember how the disciples, hurrying to the banks of the Jordan to listen to the last of the great prophets, John the Baptist, saw Jesus of Nazareth pointed out to them as the Messiah, the Lamb of God? Out of curiosity they decided to follow Him at a distance. They were shy almost and embarrassed, until, turning round, He asked them: «What do you seek?» So began the dialogue that would give rise to the adventure of John, Andrew, Simon «Peter» and the other apostles (cf. Jn 1:29-51).
In this concrete and surprising encounter, described in a few, essential words, we find the origin of every journey in faith. It is Jesus who takes the initiative. When we have to do with Him, the question is always turned upside down: from questioners, we become questioned; «searchers», we discover that we are «sought»; He, indeed, has always loved us first (cf. 1Jn 4:10). This is the fundamental dimension of the encounter: we are not dealing with something, but with Someone, with the «Living One». Christians are not the disciples of a system of philosophy: they are men and women who, in faith, have experienced the encounter with Christ (cf. 1Jn 1:1-4).
We are living in an era of great changes: the rapid decline of ideologies that seemed to promise a long resistance to the wear and tear of time; the tracing out on the planet of new confines and frontiers. Humanity often finds itself uncertain, bewildered and anxious (cf. Mt 9:36). But the word of God knows no decline; throughout history and among changing events, it remains firm and gives light (cf. Mt 24:35). The faith of the Church is founded on Jesus Christ, the one Savior of the world, yesterday and today and for ever (cf. Heb 13:8). It gives Christ as reference for an answer to the questions rising up from the human heart in face of the mystery of life and death. Only from Christ, indeed, can there be answers that do not deceive nor disappoint.
FROM THE MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER JOHN PAUL II, TO THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD ON THE OCCASION OF THE XII WORLD YOUTH DAY, PARIS 1997
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Thanks for your Prayers! During the priests retreat that took place this past week, where gathered together with our bishop, we had a beautiful spiritual and restful time. I prayed for you my dear family and I know that you lifted us all in your prayers and thoughts, thank you!
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HOME BLESSING:
During the week of January 20 to 24, the weekday Liturgy will be celebrated privately, in order to bless the homes with the Holy Water of Epiphany during this week, in the evenings.
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ongratulations to the members of our Parish council, who had their inaugural meeting on Tuesday January 7th in the presence of Ms. Linda Sawma, chairperson emeritus. They elected, Mr. Gaby Batshoun Chairman, Dr. Lina Anaissie Vice Chairperson, Mr. Serge Domet Secretary, Mrs. Joyce Meinerding Vice secretary. In addition to the elected board, the members of our Parish council for the next three years are Ms. Hana Chemaly, Mrs. Ibtisam Ghali, Mr. Samer Majrouh.
Thank you for serving together!
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Semi-formal, family friendly on Friday February 14th, 2020 at 7 PM at St. Anthony’s Hall.
Dinner, Dancing, and Prizes for some lucky winners! $35 per adult (over 12 years old) | $20 per child (7-12 years old) | Free per child (under 7 years old)
Tickets online:
www.staparish.org/valentineparty
or at the door. Hurry! Limited seating ! Reserve the tickets today with Ibtisam 818-983-8639 or Samer 859-609-1066
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P
lease register for the MYO Midwest Regional Retreat, February 28 - March 1, 2020 by
tomorrow January
20
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Registration is online at:
The cost for the retreat is $185 includes accommodations, meals, snacks, and all activities.
St. Anthony’s will supply transportations, with the advisors and the pastor.
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A beautiful Thank you note was communicated from Catholic Charities Covington and a family who received the gifts from our giving tree.
The note will be read by Ms. Rebecca Thome, this Sunday.
Rebecca and our MYA sponsored the giving tree as one of their many works of charity in our parish and city.
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The Capital Campaign Corner
Thank you to everyone who already pledged,
Building our Home is the duty of us all!
Number of Pledges Received by the Parish and/or Eparchy:
59
Parish Donations
Parish's Goal $750,000. Amount Pledged to Parish
$328,015.00
Parish Goal Versus Amount Pledged ($750,000. - $328,015.)
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$421,985
Pledged Amount Received by the Parish (As of January 14)
$169, 900.
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The Maronite Convention!
Cincinnati 2020
JULY 8 - 12
The Maronite Convention 2020 Corner
Place Family, personal or business Ad in the Historic Commemorative Ad Book of the Maronite Convention!
Forms available in Founder's Hall.
E-mail Jpeg pictures to:
2020Adbook@gmail.com
Checks made out to "
National Convention
" - drop off to the Parish Office or put in Collection basket.
Mark "
Ad Book
" on your check and on outside of the envelope.
Portion of the proceeds from the Ad Book come directly back to our Parish! Questions: please contact Linda Conour: 513-702-8124
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Estate Planning
Consider the Church as one of your children
One of our most important acts of stewardship is the final distribution of our life’s accumulation. How we distribute our estate speaks volumes about our values and our concerns for our loved ones. Bequests to our Home Parish, of St. Anthony, affirms our belief in the mission and ministry of our Maronite Church.
Please remember: St. Anthony of Padua, Maronite Catholic Church and
the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon when planning your estate.
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Please remember to register your Kroger Plus Card to benefit St. Anthony's.
It is a ONE TIME registration online at:
Register your card, and assign, St. Anthony of Padua carrying the Non-Profit Organization (#NPO) number is:
PV014
Thank you from, St. Anthony's. Every bit, helps.
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2530 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, 45206
Telephone: 513-961-0120 || Fax: 513-861-5075 || email:saintanthonycincinnati@gmail.com
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