Maronite Voice - Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn
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Schedule of Bishop Robert ShaheenMarch 2 - 12, 2009Maronite Bishops’ Meeting, BrazilMarch 19, 2009Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Rick Stika, Knoxville, Tenn.March 22, 2009First Mass, Knoxville, Tenn.March 23, 2009Washington, D.C.March 27-29, 2009Pastoral Visit to the Maronite Community in Baton Rouge, La.April 5, 2009Palm Sunday, St. Raymond Cathedral, St. Louis, Mo.April 6-11, 2009Holy Week, St. Raymond Cathedral, St. Louis, Mo.April 9, 2009Chrism Mass, St. Raymond Cathedral, St. Louis, Mo.April 12, 2009Easter Sunday, St. Raymond Cathedral, St. Louis, Mo. Eparchial CondolencesFather Joseph David, Pastor of St. George Church inUniontown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday,February 5, 2009. Father David was born on December31, 1931 in Massillon, Ohio. He is one of fourteen children.He was predeceased by his parents and is survived by threebrothers (one of whom is his twin), and one sister. He servedin the United States Armed Forces from 1952 to 1954 andworked as an Electronic technician for many years. He thenentered Our Lady of Lebanon Seminary in Washington, D.C.,in 1990.Father David was ordained to the Priesthood on November 27, 1993 at OurLady of Lebanon Shrine in North Jackson, Ohio. As a priest he served in thefollowing parishes: Saint George, Wilkes-Barre, Penn., from 1993 to October1995; Saint John the Baptist, New Castle, Penn., from 1996 to 1998; and SaintGeorge, Uniontown, Penn., 1998 until present.The Ginnaz for Priests took place on February 9, 2009, and the FuneralLiturgy was celebrated on Tuesday, February 10 at St. George Church inUniontown. Condolences may be sent to: Mr. Robert M. David, 215 TaggartAvenue, NE, Massillon, OH 44646.Bishops Gregory Mansour and Robert Shaheen, along with the clergy andfaithful of the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn and the Eparchy of Our Ladyof Lebanon extend their heartfelt sympathy and the promise of our prayers to Fr.David’s family. May Almighty God grant his servant Joseph eternal rest. by Helena Gemayel AzziStories of the Saints Among UsMy late aunt, Sister Angele Gemayel, was one of the first nuns in the Orderof Fr. Jacques Haddad. When I was around five years old, she invited myfather (her brother) to bring his children to meet her superior. I rememberwalking to the big chair at the end of the room where a priest with a long beardwas sitting. So, I have greeted a future saint... perhaps sat on his lap! I amimpressed that Fr. Jacques will become a saint. We are truly blessed to have allthese saints in Lebanon. Fr. Jacques Haddad was beatified in June of 2008.The Maronite Voice would like to hear from any Maronites in the U.S.A.,who have similar stories to tell about growing up with the saints of Lebanon. The Maronite Voice4611 Sadler RoadGlen Allen, VA 23060Phone: 804/270-7234Fax: 804/273-9914E-Mail: gmsebaali@aol.comhttp://www.stmaron.orghttp://www.usamaronite.orgThe Maronite Voice, (ISSN 1080-9880) the official newsletter of theMaronite Eparchies in the U.S.A.(Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon ofLos Angeles and Eparchy of SaintMaron of Brooklyn), is publishedmonthly.Send all changes of address, news,pictures and personalcorrespondence to The MaroniteVoice at the above captionedaddress. Subscription rates are$20.00 per year. Advertising ratesare available upon request.Publishers• Most Reverend Bishop RobertJoseph Shaheen• Most Reverend Bishop GregoryJohn MansourEditor Msgr. George M. SebaaliConsultor Fr. Abdallah Zaidan,M.L.M.Editing and proofreadingMary ShaiaAnne-Marie CondlinMichael MaynesPrinted in Richmond, Virginia.Maronite Convention 2009Our Lady of Mount LebanonCathedralLos Angeles, Calif.July 1-5, 2009For more informationcontact the NAM officeat (914) 964-3070or visit www.Namnews.orgThe Maronite Voice Volume V Issue No. III Page 2 March 2009
Eparchial AssignmentsHis Excellency Bishop Robert J. Shaheen, Bishop of theEparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon has made thefollowing Eparchial appointments:Msgr. Louis Baz, Pastor of St. Anthony ofPadua Church, Cincinnati, Ohio is assigned asPastor of St. Maron Church in Detroit, Mich.,effective on February 26, 2009.Rev. John Paul Kimes, formerly AssociatePastor of St. Sharbel in Warren, Mich., andAdministrator of St. Rakfa Mission in Livonia,Mich., has been assigned at the request of theHoly See to the Congregation of the Doctrineof the Faith in Rome, Italy, for the next fiveyears.Chorbishop Michael Kail is appointed asAdministrator of St. Rafka Mission, Livonia,Mich., and remains Pastor of St. SharbelChurch, Warren, Mich.Rev. Thomas Craven, Jr. will be on a leave ofabsence, at his request, beginning March 1,2009.Rev. David Fisher is assigned as temporaryadministrator of St. Anthony of Padua,Cincinnati, Ohio, beginning February 26 through March 25,2009.Chorbishop William Leser is assigned as Administrator ofSt. Anthony of Padua, Cincinnati, Ohio, beginning March 25,2009. Attention All Maronite Parishesby Ramona Milford, ChairpersonThe Maronite Historical Committee has begun its workin compiling the “story” of the Maronite Church withinthe United States into three segments. One of the threewill be the story of each parish and mission from the time ofits dedication to the present.As some of our parishes approach their 100 thAnniversaries and as new missions are formed, there is a lotof story to tell. If you want your parish/mission to be a partof the big picture then please gather up your pictures,documents and other materials that tell us its story.How did your parish begin? Who were the religious toserve that parish? What organizations make up your parish?If we allow the history of the Maronite Church in theUnited States to fade like aging documents then the loss tofuture generations will be our own fault. Let us worktogether to take the precious jewel of our Maronite Churchout of the vault and bring it into the light for all to appreciateand admire.So get busy and dust off those old scrapbooks, movies,documents, pictures, etc. and then contact me by Email atramonamarie26@att.net or by phone at 618-234-9800 ext.241; or by mail: 9860 Tesson Creek Estates, St. Louis, MO63123. Sister Marla Marie Visits Australiaby Therese ToumaSister Marla Marie’spresence “downunder” waswarmly welcomed bythe Maronitecommunity in Sydney,Australia, during hervisit from February 19through March 4, 2009.Along her travels,Sister Marla Marie metwith Most Reverend AdAbi Karam, Bishop ofthe Eparchy of SaintMaroun of Australia.‘Maroniteness,’ the vitalword Bishop Adstrongly emphasized inMaronite Bishop of Australia, AdAbi Karam and Sister Marla Marie.their lively conversation, encompasses the living out of ourwhole Maronite Spirituality and tradition. Sister shared withBishop Ad the unique mission and charism of the MaroniteServants of Christ the Light, in imitation of our BlessedMother to serve as spiritual mothers alongside the priests inour parishes. Sister added how she perceives this “muchneeded mission of the feminine presence to be a source ofnew life in the Maronite Church.”Voice of Charity, the twenty-four hour Maronite Radiostation in Sydney, interviewed Sister Marla Marie for someof their programs. In the interview, Sister shared her thoughtsabout the importance of making the Divine Liturgy the centerof our lives and at the same time realizing who we are asMaronites and why we do what we do in the Liturgy.Personally, I appreciated how Sister used our ownterminology to express the significance of learning and livingout the treasures of our Maronite spirituality (i.e., DivineLiturgy instead of Mass).During her two week stay, Sister Marla Marieexperienced a taste of Maronite flavor on visits to some ofSydney’s seven Maronite parishes. In three of her parishvisits to the youth, she gave informative presentations on themission and spirituality of the Maronite Servants of Christthe Light. Specifically, at St. Joseph’s in Croydon, Sisterpresented an insightful discernment talk on her personal“Witness to Vocation and Mission.”I pray that the good news of the MSCL continues tospread, encouraging young women, especially those withinour Maronite community to be generous and open inconsidering a vocation to this new mission. To learn more,visit their website at maroniteservants.org.(Therese Touma is an applicant in the process of joining theMaronite Servants of Christ the Light.) The Maronite Voice Volume V Issue No. III Page 3 March 2009
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Schedule <strong>of</strong> Bishop Robert ShaheenMarch 2 - 12, 2009<strong><strong>Maron</strong>ite</strong> Bishops’ Meeting, BrazilMarch 19, 2009Episcopal Ordination <strong>of</strong> Bishop-Elect Rick Stika, Knoxville, Tenn.March 22, 2009First Mass, Knoxville, Tenn.March 23, 2009Washington, D.C.March 27-29, 2009Pastoral Visit to the <strong><strong>Maron</strong>ite</strong> Community in Baton Rouge, La.April 5, 2009Palm Sunday, St. Raymond Cathedral, St. Louis, Mo.April 6-11, 2009Holy Week, St. Raymond Cathedral, St. Louis, Mo.April 9, 2009Chrism Mass, St. Raymond Cathedral, St. Louis, Mo.April 12, 2009Easter Sunday, St. Raymond Cathedral, St. Louis, Mo. Eparchial CondolencesFather Joseph David, Pastor <strong>of</strong> St. George Church inUniontown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday,February 5, 2009. Father David was born on December31, 1931 in Massillon, Ohio. He is one <strong>of</strong> fourteen children.He was predeceased by his parents and is survived by threebrothers (one <strong>of</strong> whom is his twin), and one sister. He servedin the United States Armed Forces from 1952 to 1954 andworked as an Electronic technician for many years. He thenentered Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Lebanon Seminary in Washington, D.C.,in 1990.Father David was ordained to the Priesthood on November 27, 1993 at OurLady <strong>of</strong> Lebanon Shrine in North Jackson, Ohio. As a priest he served in thefollowing parishes: <strong>Saint</strong> George, Wilkes-Barre, Penn., from 1993 to October1995; <strong>Saint</strong> John the Baptist, New Castle, Penn., from 1996 to 1998; and <strong>Saint</strong>George, Uniontown, Penn., 1998 until present.The Ginnaz for Priests took place on February 9, 2009, and the FuneralLiturgy was celebrated on Tuesday, February 10 at St. George Church inUniontown. Condolences may be sent to: Mr. Robert M. David, 215 TaggartAvenue, NE, Massillon, OH 44646.Bishops Gregory Mansour and Robert Shaheen, along with the clergy andfaithful <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Eparchy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Maron</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Brooklyn</strong> and the <strong>Eparchy</strong> <strong>of</strong> Our Lady<strong>of</strong> Lebanon extend their heartfelt sympathy and the promise <strong>of</strong> our prayers to Fr.David’s family. May Almighty God grant his servant Joseph eternal rest. by Helena Gemayel AzziStories <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Saint</strong>s Among UsMy late aunt, Sister Angele Gemayel, was one <strong>of</strong> the first nuns in the Order<strong>of</strong> Fr. Jacques Haddad. When I was around five years old, she invited myfather (her brother) to bring his children to meet her superior. I rememberwalking to the big chair at the end <strong>of</strong> the room where a priest with a long beardwas sitting. So, I have greeted a future saint... perhaps sat on his lap! I amimpressed that Fr. Jacques will become a saint. We are truly blessed to have allthese saints in Lebanon. Fr. Jacques Haddad was beatified in June <strong>of</strong> 2008.The <strong><strong>Maron</strong>ite</strong> <strong>Voice</strong> would like to hear from any <strong><strong>Maron</strong>ite</strong>s in the U.S.A.,who have similar stories to tell about growing up with the saints <strong>of</strong> Lebanon. The <strong><strong>Maron</strong>ite</strong> <strong>Voice</strong>4611 Sadler RoadGlen Allen, VA 23060Phone: 804/270-7234Fax: 804/273-9914E-Mail: gmsebaali@aol.comhttp://www.stmaron.orghttp://www.usamaronite.orgThe <strong><strong>Maron</strong>ite</strong> <strong>Voice</strong>, (ISSN 1080-9880) the <strong>of</strong>ficial newsletter <strong>of</strong> the<strong><strong>Maron</strong>ite</strong> Eparchies in the U.S.A.(<strong>Eparchy</strong> <strong>of</strong> Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Lebanon <strong>of</strong>Los Angeles and <strong>Eparchy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Saint</strong><strong>Maron</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Brooklyn</strong>), is publishedmonthly.Send all changes <strong>of</strong> address, news,pictures and personalcorrespondence to The <strong><strong>Maron</strong>ite</strong><strong>Voice</strong> at the above captionedaddress. Subscription rates are$20.00 per year. Advertising ratesare available upon request.Publishers• Most Reverend Bishop RobertJoseph Shaheen• Most Reverend Bishop GregoryJohn MansourEditor Msgr. George M. SebaaliConsultor Fr. Abdallah Zaidan,M.L.M.Editing and pro<strong>of</strong>readingMary ShaiaAnne-Marie CondlinMichael MaynesPrinted in Richmond, Virginia.<strong><strong>Maron</strong>ite</strong> Convention 2009Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Mount LebanonCathedralLos Angeles, Calif.July 1-5, 2009For more informationcontact the NAM <strong>of</strong>ficeat (914) 964-3070or visit www.Namnews.orgThe <strong><strong>Maron</strong>ite</strong> <strong>Voice</strong> Volume V Issue No. III Page 2 March 2009
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