V Sunday of the Resurrection - الأحد الخامس من زمن القيامة
Year 112 - Issue No. 20 || May 15— May 21, 2022
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Bulletin New Element: Scriptural Contemplation for the week, under the title:
We are what we Contemplate (Augustine)
[Jesus said to Peter]: If I want him to […], what is that to you? You, follow me. Jn 21:22
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This past Sunday, on Mothers’ day, I wanted to share this with you, but since celebrating motherhood is not conditioned to be one day a year, I say again to you: A blessed Mother’s Day to all of us! both to those who have born children and to the rest of us who marvel at the miracle of motherhood. Last Sunday we celebrated the Mother-Church, feeding four of her children the Bread of Life. The children each, offered 3 white, pure roses to the Altar in honor of all our mothers. . We have decorated the altar with flowers before on Mother’s Day, but for some reason, I saw the women in our relatively small congregation with a new wonder this year. Each one was a flower herself! Unique, delicate, luminous, strong, graceful, and fragrant.
A man I greatly respect once told me that “every woman is sacred: no exceptions.” God has placed within every woman the capacity to bear new human lives, each endowed with an immortal soul, and each worth more than all the power and glory of the most glittering cities on earth. While many who claim to be “feminists” connive check the word of the week motherhood and childbearing denigrating it as an intolerable limitation to the woman’s “freedom,” true feminism supports women in their sublime ability to nurture new lives.
Our Lady, of course, is the supreme example of motherhood: she who lost nothing of her purity by bringing God into the world in human flesh. Mary, the mother of Him who did not abhor the Virgin’s womb, helps us overcome our fear of human flesh. Without the love of God, without a deep appreciation for all that God has created, and a deep faith in God Himself, we often find the carnal dimensions of marriage and childbearing repulsive.
Mary changed God’s diapers, potty-trained Him, and cleaned up his vomit! I can understand why non-believers think we are nuts to believe that the Almighty God took on the disgrace of human flesh!
But God loves the flesh that he has created. He endows women with a maternal love that overcomes the more unpleasant aspects of their children’s bodies. Moreover, God elevates a mother’s natural love by faith in the Incarnate God, and through the love of His own Mother.
We glorify God for giving us each our own mothers. Some are nurturing us here and now, and some are beyond the grave. “Moms, we love you. Moms, we need your help on this one! Moms, pray for us.”
May God’s blessing, and our deep gratitude, be upon all women, especially those God has given the gift of conceiving and bearing children.
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On June 4th, 2022, the Church in Lebanon, the Capuchin friars and the Order of Franciscan Sisters of the Cross will celebrate the beatification of Lebanese priests Rev. Leonard Melki and Rev. Thomas Saleh joining Bl. Abouna Yaaqoub Haddad of the same order!
Martyrs of the Armenian genocide. The two Lebanese friars were killed in Turkey between 1915 and 1917.
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First Friday of the Month - June, 3rd, 2022
[The Divine Liturgy is celebrated at 10:30am]
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Our Father in Arabic
Next Sunday, May 22, 29, after the celebration of the Divine Liturgy we will have 30 minute sessions to learn the Lord’s prayer in Arabic. These short sessions are open to everyone who would like to learn the Al-Abana (Our Father) in Arabic so that we may pray together at Divine Liturgy.
Offered by the MCF (Maronite Christian Formation) team.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Apply online at
by May 31, 2022
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St. Anthony’s MAHRAJAN!! is planned to take place on the First Sunday of June, the 5th.
Cooking dates: (10:00 am)
Wednesday, May 11: Cabbage
Monday, May 16: Grape leaves
Friday, June 3: Kibbee / parsley
Pre-Orders
Call Sandi at 513-779-1473
No later than May 10 for Cabbage; May 15 for Grape leaves & May 31 for kibbee, please.
Grape leaves & Cabbage rolls are sold by the roll, (50 rolls minimum on preorders)
Pre-Orders to be picked up on Sunday June 5th from Noon to 3:00 pm in Founder's Hall
Volunteer
On behalf of our subdeacons, Don George and Tom Simon, volunteers are needed especially in this larger than normal Festival. A big crowd is anticipated due to the past 2 years, of deprivation!!
We are ‘ramping up’ and looking forward to coming together for our annual summer festival on Sunday, June 5th…but we need your help! Volunteers are the heart and soul of our festival. We have numerous time slots to be filled. Whether you like to grill, serve food, sell tickets, serve as an ambassador or other ways, there are definitely opportunities for you to volunteer. Sign up with your family members or friends…we need many volunteers to make the festival a success! Your help and dedication will make this our best festival yet!
All help is needed throughout the day and evening clean-up. We are in this together.
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R.A.F.C.A.
Religion And Formation
for Christian Adults
A ministry of St. Anthony of Padua, Maronite Catholic Church - Cincinnati
My nutrition and me
by Dr. Karolin Saweres|| Sunday, May 15, 12:00 (noon)
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The contact information for RAFCA is:
starafca@gmail.com
513-961-0120 (extension 3)
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The ordained are sent forth every week to bring the Eucharist to the sick and homebound of the Parish Family. Visitation can be weekly or bi-weekly depending on the health of the homebound individual. Out of respect to every individual's privacy, we simply ask that the family of the individual contacts the church. Please call Church directly at 513-961-0120 or complete the form VISIT TO THE SICK at: www.staparish.org
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St. Anthony’s prayer chain. We pray for each other.
Our prayer chain is so far 28+5 prayer warriors strong, from its launching on Pentecost!
Please register to be a prayer warrior and share your prayer intentions.
Praying for others strengthens relationships, both with each other and with God the Father.
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Word of the week
Connive: (Verb), To pretend ignorance of or fail to take action against something one ought to oppose.
To cooperate secretly or have a secret understanding
Ex: they connived with bank officials to launder money ، تغاضى بالعربي:تواطأ
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When planning your estate
Please consider supporting your spiritual home of St. Anthony of Padua through Legacy Giving, (a tax-deductible way of giving through your will, insurance policy, retirement assets, or charitable trust). With God you will always receive more than what you give.
Consider your Church as one of your children…
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Something to think about:
“When God takes out the trash,
don't go digging back through it. Trust Him.”
Amaka Imani
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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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