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ANNUAL BISHOP’S APPEAL REPORT: Our debt - $6,500.00. Total donations received - $4,235.00. Total number of contributors - 44. Number of letters mailed to parishioners - 340. Donations are being accepted, large or small. Whether we reach this goal, or not, a payment of $6,500.00 is mailed to the Eparchy. Thank you to all who so generously contributed and may God bless you for your generosity.

PRAY FOR: Elizabeth Borek, Cecelia Koury, John Daniels, Martha Tudgay, Louise Chmura, Doris Marinelli, Beverly Longo, Carol Ann Decker, Mary Ellis, Nellie Saba, Dan Ellis, Alma Shehwen, Jamiel Grant, Helen Joseph, Joseph Webby, Ersanious Atie, Pete Webby, Sadie Saba, Anne John, Veronica (Ronnie) Kasmark, Helen Krapf, George Michael, Gabe Mike and Charlotte Joseph.

ABOUT CONFESSION: Here is a useful question to help you to examine your conscience. To consider: Have I procured or hastened the death of anyone? A Prayer: If I were to say I have not sinned, I would be deceiving no one but myself. Help me with your grace to examine myself in Your Presence.

CENTENNIAL FAMILY PICTURES: Photos will be taken by appointment Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 to 5:00 p.m., on Thursday 11:00 to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 to Noon, at a studio located at 237 Schuyler Ave., in Kingston. Please call (570)718-0442 to schedule your appointment.

A NOTE TO THE PARISHIONERS: The Altar & Rosary has been diligently holding fundraisers and meetings to primarily accomplish two Main Goals for the upcoming Fall Centennial Celebrations:

(1) Achieving the best presentation for both the Church and Chapel Altars. Last year furniture items were refinished and chair cushions recovered. The objective is to have both Altars sparkle for the Centennial and our future!

(2) Keeping the Centennial Ramsha activity (held in St. Sharbel Hall on Friday night) as a FREE activity for all parishioners to enjoy!

Thank You to each of you for helping us achieve these important goals together!

UPCOMING ALTAR & ROSARY ACTIVITIES:

Sunday June 5 A&R Meeting after 10 AM Liturgy

medals, etc., please contact us. We are going to have a memory table set up for the upcoming Centennial and would like to have a beautiful display. All items will be returned to the original owner. Please call Lena Michael at 283-1232 or Cynthia Collins at 674-3944. Thank you. The Altar & Rosary Society

PASTOR’S ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: The Pastor’s Advisory Board Meeting will meet on Tuesday, May 24^th at 7:00 PM.

CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING: The Centennial Committee will meet on Monday, June 6^th at 7:00 PM in St. Sharbel Hall.

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS

Many thanks to Father Hanna Karam for celebrating a beautiful First Communion Liturgy, Mrs. Lina Chekan, First Communion Teacher, for her hard work, dedication and devotion to the children of St. Anthony+St. George Maronite Church. Additional thanks goes to Mrs. Rosa McCracken, organist; Ms. Diane Brewster, decorations, and her daughter Carol for helping prepare the church, and the Altar and Rosary Society, especially Mrs. Cynthia Collins and Ms. C.J. Slavish for the reception in the Church Hall following the Liturgy. Congratulations to the children who worked very hard and did an excellent job participating in the Liturgy, and their families for helping the children prepare for this very special day!

MRE BAKE SALE-COFFEE HOUR-May 22, 2011 following the 10:00 AM Liturgy

The children of the MRE program will have their final bake sale on May 22^nd following the 10 AM Liturgy in St. Sharbel Hall. Please come and support our youth. They are raising money for a special outing at the end of the year. Also, please be patient, the children will be the ones working at their bake sale.

MRE SCHEDULE

May 2011

Sunday May 22 MRE BAKE SALE-COFFEE HOUR

MARONITES REMEMBERED: The Maronite History Committee of both Maronite Eparchies in the United States invites all interested persons to provide a picture and a 150 word synopsis of a deceased loved one who has played an important role in the lives of others (i.e. family, friend, etc.,). This information will be added to the permanent archives of the Maronite Church, on our history website www.usmaronites.com and in the Maronite Heritage Institute in Saint Louis, which will chronicle the first 150 years of Maronites in the United States. If you have questions, please contact Ramona Milford either by mail or email as noted below.

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY: Bishop Gregory has asked that all parishes take up a second collection to help those areas who recently were affected by the tornado damage in the southeastern United States. The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops has asked all dioceses to participate in a collection to help those areas. Please be as generous as you can be.

The Master called my name one day because He needed someone to go. I said, “Lord, in my spare time, between school, spending time with my husband, working from 8 to 6, and trying to coordinate a program for my community to help our children do better, I will help you. See, I know I can’t go right now ‘cause I have so much to do.” He said, “Well, where shall I find such a person? I thought I saw your name on my list of available people.”

“Well Lord, that was the prayer that I prayed last year, but since then, things have changed.” He said, “Like what?” “Well, I’m working on my Ph.D. and I’m needed by so many people and my husband is always wanting something done, and on top of that my community expects me to help and give to them so...” “Well, seeing that you’re busy, I’ll let you go, but we will talk again, if you have some time.” I went on through the days, and the weeks, and the months completing my tasks as always.

One evening, while studying for my comp exams, I received a call from the hospital concerning my husband. He had been in a terrible accident and was in a critical condition. I dropped everything and ran to the hospital where I found my husband hanging on for dear life. I immediately began to pray “Lord, don’t take him now, I can’t bear it”. But my prayer echoed off the wall and returned into my own ears. That next morning I left the hospital tired and weary, and walked through the door of my classroom just in time to begin my comps. As the professors began asking me questions I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came out. In my mind, I begin praying, praying hard, but my prayers echoed again and I found myself upset at God because He was nowhere to be found. I could not explain to them what was happening. After leaving my exams, I called in to work because I was so distraught at all that was going on. I explained to my supervisor what had happened and she demanded that I take some time off. After visiting my husband in the hospital that evening, I went home and fell into a sunken state crying and despairing.

Just then I heard someone calling my name. “Lord, is that YOU?” “Well yes, it is. Do you have some time? I wanted to see if I could just talk ..... “ Instead of waiting to hear His questions, I lashed out in anger and resentment. “How is it that when I needed you today, you couldn’t be found and last night I cried and cried but all I heard were echoes from the walls. My husband is dying, I’m flunking out of school, I may not have a job and you can just sit and say you want to talk.” .

The Lord interrupted me in my foolish speaking. “My child, I decided to let your husband rest, and keep you home for a few days so that way maybe you would get in touch with me, if you had some time. For you see, before your husband, the community or your job needs you, I need you.” I calmed down and began to cry. I remembered my prayer of wanting to go and do something for the Lord. With tears in my eyes and feeling so unworthy I said “Lord, send me, I’ll go.”

“Follow me...” Loving Savior, like St Peter, may we humbly follow you in trust, perseverance and hope. Shower upon us the graces, to be faithful in our duties and the courage to overcome our shortcomings and failures. May we offer up all that we do for your greater glory and honor.

2011 Upcoming Events

Sunday May 22 MRE bake sale-Coffee hour

Tuesday May 24 PAB Meeting – 7:00 PM

Sunday June 5 A&R Meeting after 10 AM Liturgy

Monday June 6 Centennial Committee Mtg. 7 PM

Sunday June 19 Graduation/Fathers Day Breakfast- 11 AM (KofL)