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 HarbMusic Director & organist - Sharon LuhrsOffice Manager/Secretary - Barbara Fidler

Parish Council & Finance Committee Members Dr. Abdo Asmar • Gail Bell • Myrla Cromer

Dr. Dany Dacacche • Telma Domingues • Bill Hinshaw Diane Homsi • Sheila Love • Imad Nasnas

John Shaheen • Leo Shalhoub

September 10-11, 2016

fr. bassaM M. saaDe, D.Min., PasTorDeacon Jack ManHire, PH.D.

Weekly ColleCtion

Sat 9/105 p.m.

+ Veronica Maren SI by Frances & Armin Kunkel+ Consy Perera RIP by the Family

Sun 9/119 a.m.

+ For all the victims & familes of the Sept. 11th violence by Fr. Bassam+ Sal Assal RIP by Joseph & Jana JeBailey †

Sun 9/1111 a.m.

+ For all the victims & families of the Sept. 11th violence by Fr. Bassam+ Nabil Zikra RIP by the Family †

Mon 9/129 a.m.

+ Tess Begg RIP by the Jennings Family

Tues 9/139 a.m.6 p.m.

+ Joseph Costello SI by Nora Burke✞ EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS ✞+ Parish Council members and all volunteers of the parish by Fr. Bassam

Wed 9/149 a.m.

+ Special Intentions by Jesse & Myrla Cromer †

Thur 9/159 a.m.

+ Family Unity SI by Deacon Jack & Diane Manhire †

Fri 9/165 p.m.

+ David Mason SI by Mary Mischel †

Sat 9/175 p.m.

+ Special Intentions by Ed & Dorothy Beaton †+ Special Intentions by Francis & Lorraine Mullahy †

Sun 9/189 a.m.

+ Special Intentions by Carlos & Grace Fernandez †+ Patricia Rinella RIP by Bill Hinshaw †

Sun 9/1811 a.m.

+ Special Intentions by Raad & Olga Raad †+ Fawzi Barakat RIP by Joel Feghali †

RIP - Rest in Peace SI - Special Intention

for the weekend of September 3-4, 2016

our seCond ColleCtion This week: Catholic University

Next Week: Operational Maintenance

From the Deacon’s DeskMass Intentions

Thank you for your generosity and support!

Sunday Collection/Donations $1,917.

2nd Collection/Religious Education 599.Candles/Gifts/St. Charbel 96.Memorials 150.Donations 280.Coffee 131.Total Collections/Donations $3.173. # of envelopes used: 68 # of attendees: 348

"You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,Who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,

Say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,My God in whom I trust.” Psalm 91

On September 14, we will be celebrating the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. With this important feast day, the Maronite liturgical calendar will be leaving the season of “The Season of

Glorious Pentecost” and starting “The Season of the Glorious Cross”. The following explanation of the feast day is taken from the Maronite “Prayers of the Faithful” for the feast day. The feast is one of the greatest feasts of the Eastern Churches. It is frequently mentioned in church writings and always has as its object the triumph of Christ, his resurrection, and the veneration of the holy cross, the sign of his victory over death. The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was first instituted in order to commemorate the dedication of the church of the Resurrection on September 13, 335. The Emperor Constantine built this church and the one in Bethlehem and they are both in existence today. The Church of the Resurrection had five naves and in the interior a circular structure covered by a dome which protected the sanctuary of the sepulcher or tomb of Christ. The date of September 13 was chosen in order to supplant the pagan feast of the Temple of Jupiter in Rome. The second historical event which is the source of our present feast was the return of the holy cross to Jerusalem under Emperor Heraclius. The wood of the cross had been preserved in the Church of the Resurrection until May 4, 614, when the Persians captured Jerusalem, burned the Church of the Resurrection and carried off the cross. After the victory of Emperor Huraclus over the Persians, the cross was returned to Jerusalem on September 14, 628. It is said that the Emperor, dressed in his royal vestments, carried the cross through the streets of Jerusalem. He was stopped by the Patriarch who demanded that he remove his splendid vestments in order to become more like the scorned Christ. The Emperor agreed and walked through the streets barefooted. A crowd of the faithful accompanied him and prostrated before the holy cross. On this day the Maronite Church celebrates the Rite of the Cross, which is a service of adoration of the cross, the sign of our salvation. This feast which comes at the end of the annual liturgical cycle is also directed toward the second coming of Christ, who carries his cross of light and triumph. It is this theme which is the object of the readings and prayers of the seven weeks which follow and which close the liturgical year. During this season Maronites are urged to see the Cross as their standard of life and of salvation as they await the Second Coming of the Lord.

God Bless You, Deacon Jack

If you would like to sponsor one of the religious gifts in memory of your loved ones 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 DonorsalTar canDles sPonsors

September + - Special Intentions by the Saade FamilyOctober + - Celia Sanchez Ybarra RIP by her children

sancTuary laMP sPonsorsSeptember + - Special Intentions of the Manhire family by Deacon Jack & Diane ManhireOctober + - Special Intentions of the Bell Family requested by Gail Bell

alTar breaD & Wine sPonsorsSeptember + - Deceased Members of the Reinhardt Family RIP by Barbara TortenOctober + - Available

cHarcoal & incense sPonsors September + - - Living & Deceased Members of the Hajjar Family by Dr. & Mrs. Fouad HajjarOctober + - Antoun Merched Makhlouf RIP by daughter Emilia Makhlouf RiveroNovember + - Antoun Merched Makhlouf RIP by daughter Emilia Makhlouf RiveroDecember - Antoun Merched Makhlouf RIP +by daughter Emilia Makhlouf Rivero

sPecial inTenTions September + - Al & Jo Ann Fluegeman SI 63rd Anniversary by familyOctober + - Available

Lector-Usher Schedule - September MeMorials9/10-11 Exaltation of the Holy Cross1 Cor 1:18-25 1 Jn 12:20-325 p.m. Lector: Laura Tellado (E)Ushers: John Shaheen & Myrna Calderon9 a.m. Lector: Maria Clark (E&S)Ushers Larry & Deborah Mancuso 11 a.m. Lectors: Grace Enriguez (E) & Amine Harb (A)Ushers: Amine Harb9/13-14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Actual Feast)1 Cor 1:18-25 & 1 Jn 12:20-326 p.m. Lector: Michael McGarveyUsher: John Shaheen9 a.m. Lector: TBDUsher: Carlos Fernandez9/17-18 1st Sunday after Holy Cross1 Tim 2:1-10 & Mk 10:35-455 p.m. Lector: Michae McGarvey (E)Ushers: Michael & Donna Harrison9 a.m. Lector: Maria Escalande (E&S)Ushers: Ted Khoury & Pat Nichols11 a.m. Lectors: Jezebelle Kenealy (E) & Anita Shalhoub (A)Usher: Amine Harb 9/24-25 2nd Sunday after Holy Cross1 Cor 15:19-34 & Mt 24:1-14Lector: Delores Keller (E)Ushers: Michael & Donna Harrison9 a.m. Lectors: Bob Rodgers (E) & Yahaira Cordero (S)Ushers: Larry & Deborah Mancuso11 a.m. Lector: Grace Enriguez (E) & Nader Zikra (A)Usher: Amine Harb

St. Jude Prayer Chain Your request should be sent to

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REGISTER NOW!Classes for First Holy Communion

and Confirmation have begun.The Sacrament registration forms are available in the

church lobby and at the parish office. You must be a member of the parish to register, Parish registration forms are also available in the church lobby and at the parish office.

CaLendar OF eVentS 1st Tuesday of each month Parish Council Mtg 7 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.

A Christian Steward is defined as “One who receives God’s gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in

a responsible and accountable manner, shares them in justice and love with

others and returns them with increase to the Lord.”

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the

Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn , the Eparchy encourages all

Maronites to participate in

33 Days to Morning Glory

A Do-It Yourself Retreat

The booklets for this personal retreat are available in the Parish office.

daiLy readinGS

exalTaTion of THe Holy cross

St. Jude Parish is designated a holy door parish.

Those who make a pilgrimage to St. Jude and go through the Holy Door, attend mass, go to confession, receive communion & pray for our Holy Father’s intentions will receive a special indulgence.

UNIvERSAL: CENTRALITY OF THE HUMAN PERSONThat each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center.

EvANgELIzATION: MISSION TO EvANgELIzEThat by participating in the Sacraments and meditating on Scripture, Christians may become more aware of their mission to evangelize.

PoPe Francis’ sePTeMBer inTenTions

1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-25 - The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the learning of the learned I will set aside.” Where is the wise one? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made the wisdom of the world foolish? For since in the wisdom of God the world did not come to know God through wisdom, it was the will of God through the foolishness of the proclamation to save those who have faith. For Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are called, Jews and Greeks alike, Christ the power of God and the

wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. JOHN 12:20-32 - Now there were some Greeks among those who had come up to worship at the feast. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we would like to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me. “I am troubled now. Yet what should I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But it was for this purpose that I came to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it and will glorify it again.” The crowd there heard it and said it was thunder; but others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” Jesus answered and said, “This voice did not come for my sake but for yours. Now is the time of judgment on this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” Next week's readings: 1 Tim 2:1-10 & Mk 10:35-45

Mon. 9-12: 2 Pet 1:1-11 & Jn 3:11-21Tues. 9-13: 2 Pet 1:12-21 & Jn 8:21-30Wed. 9-14: 2 Pet 3:1-9 & Jn 12:31-36Thurs. 9-15: 2 Pet 3:10-18 & Mk 8:31-38Fri. 9-16: Jude 1-7 & Jn 18:33-38Sat. 9-17: Jude 17-25 & Lk 23:36-43

Early in the fourth century St. Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, went to Jerusalem in search of the holy places of Christ’s life. She razed the second-century Temple of Aphrodite, which tradition held was built over the Savior’s tomb, and her son built the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher over the tomb. During the excavation, workers found three crosses. Legend has it that the one on which Jesus died was identified when its touch healed a dying woman. The cross immediately became an object of veneration. At a Good Friday celebration in Jerusalem toward the end of the

fourth century, according to an eyewitness, the wood was taken out of its silver container and placed on a table together with the inscription Pilate ordered placed above Jesus’ head: Then “all the people pass through one by one; all of them bow down, touching the cross and the inscription, first with their foreheads, then with their eyes; and, after kissing the cross, they move on.”

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from Bishop Gregory: Fifty years ago Bishop Francis M. Zayek was assigned as the first Maronite bishop for the United States. With his persistent love, his broad and vibrant vision of the Church, he was slowly able to gain the hearts and minds of God's people, and as they say, the rest is history. We now have two eparchies, over 86 parishes and a vibrant Church.On October 7, 2016, we hope to celebrate 50 years and consecrate ourselves in

order to continue this noble mission. If you able to be with us on that day, please be with us in prayer and support. Tickets are $150/per person. Click on namnews.org to reserve your seat. All paid reservations should be received no later than October 3. There is a program book commemorating business advertisement, personal messages, and tributes for loved ones. Half of the proceeds go directly to NAM (National Apostale of Maronites). Ads start at $100. Click on namnews.org to reserve an ad.

FrIday, OCTObEr 7, 20166 p.m. divine Liturgy

Cathedral of Our Lady of Lebanon, 113 Remsen St. (Corner of Henry St.), Brooklyn, NY8 p.m. banquet

New York Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY

St. anne & St. Joachim with the Virgin Mary.

They are the grandparents of Jesus.

Happy grandparent’s Day!

God, Our Heavenly Father, we ask your blessing on all grand-parents. We recognize their treasured gifts to their families and to the parish family. They are valuable links, between the past and the present, passing on the family stories and traditions. May they be surrounded with the love, respect and support of their families as they embrace their unique vocation. May they be strong models for their families and for our parish community. May they be anchors that provide stability and a firm foundation. May their witness to their faith guide and strengthen us. Lord, bless and empower these grandparents. Help them share their distinct gifts with their families and all whom they encounter. Keep them in your love. Give them your joy and peace each day so that they may always follow your Son Jesus. Amen.

PaTrioT's Day Prayer - O Lord God, our heavenly Father, regard, we pray, with

your divine pity, the pains of all your children. As we remember the horrifying events of

September 11, 2001, hold us in the shelter of your enduring love. Grant that the passion of

our Lord and his infinite love may make fruitful for good the tribulations of the innocent, the

sufferings of the rescuers and the sorrows of the bereaved. We ask this in the name of your

son and our brother, who suffered and died for the sake of all people. Amen.

10 DAYS IN THE HOLY LAND Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus

FEBRUARY 14 - 23, 2017 HAIFA * TIBERIAS * NAZARETH * BETHLEHEM * JERUSALEM

Walk where Jesus walked…Cruise the Sea of Galilee…Visit Nazareth…Climb the Mount of Olives and view the Old City of Jerusalem…Walk the Via Dolorosa

to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre…Visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity.

Hosted By

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - ORLANDO/ACROSS THE ATLANTICARRIvE TEL AvIv - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 - TEL AvIv/CAESAREA/HAIFA/TIBERIASFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - TIBERIASSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - TIBERIAS/CANA/NAzARETH/JERUSALEMSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - JERUSALEMMONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 - JERUSALEMTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 - JERUSALEMWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - JERUSALEM/TEL AvIv/ORLANDOTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 - ARRIvE ORLANDO

fesTival of baskeTs

Some themes that have been very popular♦ Please note: Items must be new merchandise.♦• Religious theme• Holiday Baskets - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years• Food Baskets - Italian, Mexican, cheese, chocolate, coffee, tea• Wine/Liquor Baskets• Movie Night Baskets - DVDs and snacks• Gift Cards, Cash, or Lottery Tickets• Children's Toy Basket - especially popular toys (boys and/or girls)• Pet Basket - Cats & Dogs • treats & toys• Cleaning items• Food preparation items - crock pots, ice cream maker, baking pans, etc.• Collectibles Basket

Sunday, October 9, 2016st. Patrick's Hall

Holy Family Catholic Churchdoors open at 1 p.m. • drawing starts at 3 p.m.

since THis is a MaJor ParisH funDraiser, all ParisHioners are askeD To DonaTe a

baskeT or Make a DonaTionIt’s not too early to get your baskets ready.

Bring your Baskets By sunday, octoBer 2.

volunTeers neeDeD!If you can help, please call 407-363-7405 or attend the next meeting.

The committee meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. all are welcome! Join us!

Tickets are available after Masses or at the Parish Officeadvance tickets - $10

onLy available until october 2$12 at the door

checks or cash only for tickets (no credit cards)ticket entitles you to 5 free regular (green) basket tickets

super & Mega tickets can be purchased the day of the eventand bidding for silent auction items can be done the day of the event

vALUE OF BASkETSRegular (green): up to $40Super (orange): up to $80Mega (yellow): up to $120Silent Auction: over $120

Food & Refreshments will be available the day of the event

for purchase.