Maronite Catholic Church
55 South Fourth Street, Easton, PA 18042 • (610) 252-5275
If anyone says to you, "Look! Here is the Messiah!" or "There he is!" do not believe it. For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce great signs and omens, to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. Take note, I have told you beforehand. So, if they say to you, "Look! He is in the wilderness", do not go out. If they say, "Look! He is in the inner rooms", do not believe it. For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather. "Immediately after the suffering of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of heaven will be shaken. Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see "the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven" with power and great glory. And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
3rd Sunday after Holy Cross
Dan 7:9-14 / Phil 3:17-4:1 / Mt 24:23-31
4th Sunday after Holy Cross
Gen 41:38-44 / 1 Thes 5:1-11 / Mt 24:45-51
5th Sunday after Holy Cross
Song 5:2-8 / Phil 2:12-18 / Mt 25:1-13
| Day | Date | Time | Intention | Offered By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Oct 3 | 5:00 PM | SANNA BAURKOT AND PETER KASSIS | Rafih Hayek & Family |
| Sunday | Oct 4 | 10:00 AM | LILA RIZK HAYEK | Rafih Hayek & Family |
| Tuesday | Oct 6 | 9:00 AM | AMIN NEHME(Birthday Remembrance) | the Family |
| Wednesday | Oct 7 | 9:00 AM | TONY KARAM | Keene Jabbour & Son |
| Thursday | Oct 8 | 9:00 AM | EMILIE & MICHEL HILANI | Rafih Hayek & Family |
| Thursday | Oct 8 | 7:00 PM | EUCHARISTIC ADORATION | |
| Friday | Oct 9 | 9:00 AM | SARA KOURY | Stephen Constantine |
| Saturday | Oct 10 | 5:00 PM | EVA & MANSOUR FARHAT | the Family |
| Sunday | Oct 11 | 10:00 AM | IVETTE NICOLA EL BERBARI, WIDOW OF THE LATE NAIM ELIAS MELKI(Memorial Mass) | Charles and Yasmine Karam |
| Tuesday | Oct 13 | 9:00 AM | AOUTELE ELIAS | Marta Jebran and Camille Gabriel |
| Wednesday | Oct 14 | 9:00 AM | TONY SIMONETTA | Sharon John |
| Thursday | Oct 15 | 9:00 AM | DEACON ANTHONY KOURY | Bernadette & Earl Metzgar |
| Thursday | Oct 15 | 7:00 PM | EUCHARISTIC ADORATION | |
| Friday | Oct 16 | 9:00 AM | JOSEPH SERGEI | Marlene Bedway |
| Saturday | Oct 17 | 5:00 PM | PETER AND CATHERINE MELAN | Lila Melan |
| Sunday | Oct 18 | 10:00 AM | YOUSSEF AND GHOSSOUN MAROUN & SON, MAROON | Badwi and Louise Jacob & Family |
Join us every weekday night in October at 7:00 PM to pray the Holy Rosary, including Mondays. The Rosary will be followed by Benediction in honor of the Blessed Mother.
All classes will begin next Saturday, October 10th at 3:45 PM. Please be sure to register your children before classes begin. Parents are strongly encouraged to bring their children faithfully each week so they may grow steadily in their Maronite faith, deepen their understanding of the Church's teachings, and fully benefit from the formation offered.
Please be aware that increased traffic, road closures, and heavier pedestrian activity are expected throughout downtown Easton on Saturday, Oct. 3rd and Sunday, Oct 4th.
A second collection for World Mission Sunday will be taken up on October 17th & 18th.
The women's group at Arndts Lutheran Church invites all women to a special Heritage Day celebrating Lebanon. A Lebanese speaker will be sharing insights into the rich culture, traditions, and history of Lebanon with the group. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by calling 484-544-3880 or emailing [email protected]. There is no cost, however, they ask that you bring one item to be donated to a Food Bank. The event will be held on October 15th at Country Meadows, 175 Newlins Mill Road West, Forks Township from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Theme: Gratitude — Giving thanks with a grateful heart. Friday, November 20: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Open to All and the Women & Men Groups, St. Theresa Sodality & Holy Name. Bible Discussion on the importance of Gratitude and time for Adoration with Jesus. Saturday, November 21: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Children (Kinder to Grade 6): Saints & Living Gratitude in Love; lunch, activities, talk, games. 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM — MYO (Grade 7–12): The Benefits of Gratitude. Includes 5:00 PM Liturgy & Dinner. Sunday, November 22: 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM — Meet with MYA (after Sunday Liturgy). Talks Presented by Sr. Therese Maria Touma, Maronite Servants of Christ the Light. All are Welcome! Come and be renewed through prayer, community, and gratitude!
Come out and support Newsradio 790 WAEB's 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner benefitting Mercy School For Special Learning. Spaghetti Dinner hosted at Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church, 1151 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA. 4pm – 7:30pm. All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti.
Join us on October 17 for a pilgrimage to St. Sharbel and Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Emmitsburg, MD and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Space is very limited — only 15 seats available! First come, first serve. Cost: $50.00 per person. Meals: each participant pays for their own meals. Contact Fr. Kamil to reserve your seat!
Join the Sisters and single young adult women (ages 18-35) for a discernment series via Zoom. September 20, 27, October 11, 18, 25 — 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM EST Topics include: • Praying with God's Word (Lectio Divina) • 14 Rules of Discernment (St. Ignatius) • Hearing God's Voice & Responding to the Call • Prayer Tools to better Discern God's will • Intimacy as Bride of Christ & Spiritual Mother Contact Sister Therese Maria if you are interested in learning more or have questions: [email protected] or call the convent at 508-996-1753. Maroniteservants.org
If you are interested and called to become a priest, join us at the Maronite Seminary, 7164 Alaska Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20012. Contact: [email protected]
Mary, Mother of Life. October is Respect Life Month. Learn more at respectlife.org/celebrate.
The Communion Host and Wine offering for October is donated in loving memory of ANTHONY HANNI by the Family
The Sanctuary Candle for September is donated in loving memory of TONY KARAM by Jackie Nehme and Family
The Month of the Rosary meaning goes back to a moment in history when prayer changed everything. In 1571, during the Battle of Lepanto, Christians across Europe prayed the Rosary for peace and protection. Against overwhelming odds, victory came, and the Church recognized this as the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Soon after, the Church established October as a month dedicated to the Rosary, inviting the faithful to turn to Mary in times of need. Today, that invitation is still open to you and me. We will be praying the Holy Rosary every weekday at 7:00 PM throughout October, including Mondays. The Rosary will be followed by Benediction in honor of the Blessed Mother. Please note that this devotion does not appear under the Mass schedule due to space limitations.
For pastoral assistance, please have only the family contact Fr. Kamil on his cell phone at 610-739-8586. Fr. Kamil's email is [email protected].
Rev. Kamil Alchouefati, Pastor
Deacon Adonis El-Asmar
Monday - Thursday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closed on Fridays.
54 South Fourth Street
Easton, PA 18042
Phone: (610) 252-5275
Email: abouna@ololeaston.com
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 AM
Holy Days of Obligation: 7:00 PM
Confession is available 30 minutes before each Mass or by appointment.
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church • 55 South Fourth Street, Easton, PA 18042 • (610) 252-5275