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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, and Veronica (Ronnie) Kasmark.

ABOUT CONFESSION: Here is a useful question to help you to examine your conscience. To consider: Have I been late for Mass through my own negligence? 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.

UPCOMING ALTAR & ROSARY ACTIVITIES: Sunday. April 3^rd – A&R Meeting, after 10 AM Liturgy – Pictures for Centennial taken prior to meeting on Altar; Sunday, April 17^th – Palm Sunday Brunch, after 10 AM Liturgy; Sunday, June 5^th – A&R Meeting, after 10 AM Liturgy.

EASTER FLOWERS: Flowers, in memory of loved ones or for a special intention, are being sold by members of the Altar & Rosary Society this weekend. These flowers will beautify the altars during the Easter holiday. The cost of an Easter lily is $6.00.

PASTOR’S ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: The Pastor’s Advisory Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12^th at 6:30 PM in the Hardini Hall.

CENTENNIAL MEETING: The Centennial Committee will meet on Monday, April 11^th, at 7:00 PM in St. Sharbel Hall. All are invited.

CIRCUS TICKETS: The Knights of Lebanon have secured free tickets to the Irem Temple Shrine Circus for the 1:30 show on April 30^th. Those interested in attending are asked to please contact Francis Michael at (570) 947-4639. Tickets and transportation will be provided by the Knights.

FRIDAY DEVOTIONS DURING LENT: Devotions will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will include Stations of the Cross, Benediction with the Holy Cross and Veneration of the Holy Cross. A reminder about fasting: we are obliged to have only meatless meals on Fridays during Lent.

MRE BAKE SALE NEWS

The MRE children would like to thank everyone for their generous support of the Bake Sale. It has been a huge success!!! A special thanks to Mrs. Chrissy Nordmark for spearheading the Bake Sale Fundraising Program and all the parents who helped the children and cleaned up. The next Bake Sale will be on March 27^th following the 10:00 AM Liturgy. Anyone wishing to donate or bake is asked to contact Mrs. Nordmark at 472-9485. Baked goods need to be dropped off prior to the 10 AM Liturgy! The children sincerely thank you for all your support.

EASTER PARTY SCHEDULE CHANGE – April 2, 2011-11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The Easter Party hosted by K of L and MRE teachers for all children of the Parish and Knights of Lebanon will be on April 2^nd at St. Anthony’s Church hall from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Decoration of Palm Sunday Candles – April 2, 2011 – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Prior to the party, the MRE Classes will meet at 9:30 AM to decorate candles for the Palm Sunday procession. All the children of the parish are welcome to come at 9:30 to decorate a candle for the Palm Sunday procession.

MRE SCHEDULE NEWS – REVISED SCHEDULE

Classes on Sunday are until 12:30 PM

March 2011

Sunday Mar. 27 MRE Liturgy+Class+BAKE SALE

April 2011

Class on Sat. April 2^nd – 9:30-11:00 AM + Easter Party from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Saturday Apr. 02 MRE Class-1^st Communion Class Banner Decorating

Decorating Candles for Palm Sunday Procession

Saturday Apr. 02 Easter celebration for all children – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Hosted by K of L and MRE teachers

Sunday Apr. 03 MRE Class

Week of April 3^rd – practice of the Stations of the Cross TBA

Friday Apr. 08 Stations of the Cross – 7:00 PM

Sunday Apr. 10 MRE Class ending at 12 Noon

Sunday Apr. 17 Palm Sunday Procession with Candles

Sunday Apr. 24 No Class – Easter Sunday

Saturday Apr. 30 Practice for 1^st Communion 10:00 AM to 12 Noon

Trip to Circus – Sponsored by the Knights of Lebanon

Bus will leave from the Church Hall at 12:15

COFFE HOUR: There will be a coffee hour following the 10 o’clock Liturgy on the Sundays of the MRE Bake Sale. All are invited!

BISHOP’S APPEAL: Letters were recently mailed regarding the 2011 Bishop’s Appeal. Our debt this year is $6,500 an increase of $500. This appeal assists with the needs beyond the Chancery such as our Seminary and other Diocesan Offices. We ask for your support and generosity to this important campaign. Please make your checks payable to St. Anthony+St. George Maronite Church and drop it into the offertory basket or mail it to the rectory. Do not mail your contribution to the Eparchy! Thank you and may God bless you.

THANK YOU: Recently we received a check in the amount of $3,682.33 from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Association of Arab-Americans of Wilkes-Barre. The check was a share of distribution of all the assets of this association. We are grateful to John Neddoff, Treasurer, for issuing this check to St. Anthony+St. George Maronite Church. Thank you also to Dr. Raymond Khoudary for his assistance.

PASTA DINNER: A pasta dinner to benefit the Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services, Inc. for prevention/education efforts in area school districts will be held on Sunday April 10^th from 11:00 to 5:00 PM at St. Anthony+St. George church hall. Cost is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 6-12 years of age and is free to children age 5 and under. A theme basket and Chinese auction will also be featured. Take-outs are available. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

A NEW PATRIARCH: We are proud to announce that Bechara El-Raai has been appointed as a new Patriarch of the Maronite Church.

FISH DINNER-MACARONI DINNER: Terry Thomas and her family will sponsor a Fish or Macaroni and Cheese (homemade) dinner on Friday, April 15^th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in St. Sharbel Hall. Cost is $9.00 per fish dinner/$6.00 per child 12 and under; macaroni and cheese $6.00 per adult/$4.00 per child 12 and under. Tickets will be sold at the door.

FAMILY BREAKFAST: The committee to elect Jeff Thomas will hold a family breakfast on Saturday, April 9^th from 10:00 AM to Noon at St. Sharbel Hall. Cost is $10 per adult-children 12 and under no cost.

ELECTION DAY BAKE SALE AND REFRESHMENT STAND: On Tuesday, May 17^th, our church will sponsor a joint bake sale/refreshment stand in the St. Sharbel Hall kitchen from 7 AM to 7 PM. This is a joint effort between the Pastor’s Advisory Board, Altar & Rosary Society and MRE. We are asking ALL of you to contribute your time and talent for this very important fundraiser. Preliminary menu: Middle Eastern pastry, baked goods, baked kibbee sandwiches, hot dogs and beverages. Please see any Advisory Board member with your donation of time or baking/cooking. Proceeds will fund the new rest rooms in St. Sharbel Hall. NOTE: Other churches sponsor these sales and are very successful.

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose"(Romans 8:28 )

Wednesday, the Maronite catholic Bishops in Bkerke Lebanon elected Bishop Beshara El-Raai the next patriarch of the Maronite Catholic Church. His election was met with great favor by all the people. Our new Patriarch is a special man for a special time in Lebanon . Our new Patriarch is number 77 in a series of Maronite Patriarchs. The number 77 is a biblical symbol for completeness, perfection, and for victory.

The Patriarchs were as follows: 1- John Maron (685-707 AD), 2-Kooresh (707 AD), 3- Gabriel, 4- John Maron the second, 5- Demelsee, 6-Gregore the first, 7- Estevan, 8- Mark, 9- Eusebius, 10- John the fourth (The council of Constantinople 869), 11- Joshua the first, 12-David, 13-Gregory the second, 14-Theophilus (Habib), 15- Joshua the second, 16-Domitus (1017 AD), 17- Isaac, 18- John the fifth, 19-Simon, 20- Jeremiah the first, 21- John the sixth, 22- Simon the first, 23- Simon the second, 24-Joseph Aljirjisi, 25- Peter the first(1121-1130 AD), 26- Gregory Alhalaty, from Halat -Jbeil (1130-1141), 27-Jacob Alramatee (1141-1151). In his days the Bible was translated into Arabic, 28-John Allhvdi (1151-1154), from Lehvd-Jebeil, 29- peter the second (1154), 30- Peter the sixth, 31-Peter the fourth, 32-Peter (1173), 33- Peter Al-lhvedi (1173-1199), 34-Jeremiah Alamcheete ( 1190-1230) he was the first Patriarch he traveled to Rome. 35-Daniel Ashamati (1230-1239), 36- John El-Gaji (1239-1245), 37- Simon (1245-11277), 38- Daniel Al-Hadshiti (1278-1282), 39-Jeremiah Damlsi (1282-1297), he visited Rome . 40- Simon (1297-1339), 41-John Al-Akori (1339-1357), 42-Gabriel of Hjoula (1357-1367), he was martyr was killed by Muslims Mamluk, 43-John (1367-1404), 44- John El-Gaji (1404-1445), 45- Jacob Alhdthi (1445-1468): from Hadth El-Jebee, North Lebanon, 46- Joseph Alhdthi (1468-1492), from Hadth El-Jebee, North Lebanon, 47- simon Alhdthi the fourth (1524-1492) from Hadth El-Jebi, north lebanon. 48- Moses Al Akkari (1524-1567), from Akar, North -Lebanon, 49- Mikhael El- Rizzi (1567-1581), from bekoofa, North Lebanon, Near Ehden. 50- Sarkis El-Rizzi (1582-1597), Patriarch Mikhael's brother, 51- Joseph El-Rizzi (1597-1608), he started the Gregorian calender, 52- John Makhlouf Alihdni (1608-1633), from Ehden, North Lebanon, 53- Gerges Omayra Alihdni (1633-1644), from Ehden too, 54- Joseph Haleeb Akouri (1644-1648), from Akoura.55- Joseph Albawab Al- Safrawee (1648-1656).

At this time the bishops elected George Habkouk, but he refused to be patriarch and prefers to remain a hermit.

56-George El-Sebaali (1657-1670), from Sebal, North Lebanon, 57- Stephan El-Douaihy (1670-1704), he wrote historyand was from Ehden, 58-Gabriel Albulozani (1704-1705), he was from Bloza, North Lebanon , he founded the Antoine order, 59- jacob Awad (1705-1733) from Hasroon, North Lebanon . 60-Joseph Dhargam El-Khazen (1733-1742), from ghosta, Lebanon, 61- Simon Awad (1742-1756) from Hasroon, 62-Toobeeya El-khazen (1756-1766), 63-Joseph Steven (1766-1793), he built the first school in Lebanon, "Ain Warka", 64-Michael Fadel (1793-1795), from Beirut, 65- Philips El- Jemail (1795-1796) from Bikfaya, 66- Joseph El-TYAN (1796-1809), 67- John El-Heloo (1809-1823) from Ghosta. 68- Joseph Hoobeish (1823-1845), 69- Joseph Raji Al Khazen (1845-1854) from Ajaltoon, 70- Paul Massad (1890-1854) from Ashkout, 71- John El-Haji (1890-1898) he built Bkerki, general Patriarchal Headquarter, 72- Elias El-Hwaik(1899-1931), he built El-Deeman, he worked very hard for Lebanon 's independence, 73- Antoine Areeda (1932-1955), from Besharee, they called him in the mosques of Damascus , "Beloved of God" (habeeb Al lah), 74-Paul El Meouchi (1955-1975), from Jazzin, 75-Anthony Khreish (1975-1986), 76- Nasrallah Sfeir (1986-2011), from Rayfoone and 77- Beshara El-Raai (2011)

'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son.' Forgiving Father, thank you for your goodness. Help us to always grow in your image of love. For the times we have turned away from you, we ask you to give us the grace of a true conversion and a steadfast hope in your unconditional mercy.

HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED: The Maronite community of St. Anthony+St. George is proud of our parishioners who served our country during world wars and conflicts. We will honor our heroes in the upcoming centennial publication which we are currently preparing. If you had a family member or someone you knew who was in the military during time of war, or is currently serving our country, please call the rectory to have his or her name included in the St. Anthony+St. George Honorary Military listings. The following are the names that were recently submitted. We are sure there are many more so please call the rectory ASAP. NOTE: **indicates that these men were killed in the line of duty.