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August 10, 2008 Bulletin # 32

Our Lady of Lebanon Church (Maronite Catholic Rite)

Faith Family Friends 2216 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV 26003

Rectory: (304) 233­1688 • Fax: (304) 233­4714 E­Mail: ololwv@Comcast.net • Web Site: www.ololwv.com

Rev. Bakhos Chidiac (Pastor) Evelyn Ghaphery (Organist)

Charlotte Khourey & Thomasina Geimer (Secretaries)

Assumption – Mahrajan

Schedule of Divine Liturgies *Weekend Masses: Saturday evening at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. [Rosary & Litany start at 10:10 a.m.] *Weekday Masses: At Noon. Please refer to the Mass schedule on page 3 of this bulletin for Mass times and changes

due to special events. Thank you for your cooperation. *Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament: Every 1 st Saturday of the month at 3:30 p.m. & 1 st Sunday after Communion *Miraculous Medal Novena: Every 2 nd Sunday of the month at 10:00 a.m. *Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. or any other time by appointment *Baptism: Kindly phone the Pastor as soon as the baby is born. Godparents must be Catholics. *Weddings: Please make arrangements at least six months in advance before any other plans are made. *Sick Calls & Anointing of the Sick: Please notify the pastor any time at (304) 233­1688 *Parish Council: Lou Khourey 277­3230, Linda Duffy 242­6853, Tom George 336­7142, P.J. Lenz 242­5606 and

Carol Dougherty (740) 782­0146 *Choir Members: Rita Thomas Strawn, Shirley George, Allison Duffy, George Thomas, Ted Olinski, Earl Duffy,

Lou Khourey, Robert Vawter, Jody & Abbie Seabright *Altar Boys: Louie Khourey & Dalton Haas *Cedar Club: Linda Duffy, President 242­6853 *Women’s Society: Sandra Dusick, President 232­7395

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*Remember the Church in your Last Will – Her prayers will accompany you to heaven *Please support Our Lady of Lebanon Church by patronizing our Advertisers *If you support the Church and need a Bulletin mailed to you, please call the Rectory *Bulletin Announcements: Submit all Bulletin Information to Fr. Bakhos. Deadline: Every Tuesday by Noon *New Parishioners: We welcome you with great joy and invite you to be officially listed as one of our parishioners *Parking: Saturday & Sunday–all spaces for parishioners; Monday through Friday–park ONLY in the 3 ALLEY spaces

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Gospel Reflection: Assumption – 75 th Mahrajan Readings: Rom 12:9­15 & Lk 10:38­42

Although we sometimes wish we had better qualities of character, even more often we wish for guidance! So many decisions confront us ­big ones, little ones­ and we just don’t know which way to go. Where can we find direction? Our Divine Guide is the Holy Spirit. (If you want a picture of this truth, read the Acts of the Apostles; you will find the Spirit directing every thing.) Once we acknowledge that the guidance we need for our everyday choices is available in the Holy Spirit, we are ready for a new experience of the Spirit. But how do we keep it going?

We practice doing what Mary of Bethany knew so well. Most often, however, we act more like Mary’s sister, Martha. We are very good at doing. We know how to work hard, strive, figure things out, worry, take care of people, solve problems, …. But when we need the Spirit’s guidance, we hardly know how to receive it. Mary is eager to hear Jesus’ words, open and ready to welcome them. Like her, we need to practice being eager for the Spirit’s guidance and allowing it to direct us.

The Spirit always knows what is best and will happily communicate guidance to us. Yet we often think that we can figure it out for ourselves. Then we wonder why we aren’t guided!

If we are never receptive until we are desperate, we will find it pretty difficult to hear the Spirit. How about practicing daily eagerness to receive the Spirit’s direction? It’s a little like reporting for duty and inquiring what the Spirit wants to do through us in this day. It may be a task; it may be an attitude; it may be expected or unexpected. Whatever it is, we practice daily being ready to hear and ready to allow the Spirit’s action through our activities.

We have often heard: “Ask and you shall receive.” So, when we need guidance ­and even when we don’t think we need guidance­ we can ask. Then we can sit quietly, attentive to the Spirit, and open ourselves with an eager attitude so that we can receive. Guidance will be given. We will know the Spirit, our Mentor, is with us.

Mass Intentions NEXT WEEKEND, August 9­10: “Assumption & Festival (Mahrajan)” Saturday, August 9 at 4:00 p.m.: (Mass Celebrated at the Church)

Fred Oser by Becky McGuire Sadie Chidiac by Michaeline Custer

Sunday, August 10, at 10:30 a.m.: (Mass at Oglebay Park – No Mass at the Church) Ray Shedeed by Earl, Linda & Allison Duffy Intentions of the Chairpersons & volunteers at the Mahrajan (Festival)

Weekday Masses Monday, August 11: No Mass Tuesday, August 12: No Mass Wednesday, August 13, at Noon:

David Miller (nephew) by Michaeline Custer Sadie Chidiac by Sandra Dusick

Thursday, August 14, at 7:00 p.m.: Assumption Eve [Day of Obligation] (No Noon Mass) Helen Sulkowski (sister) by Michaeline Custer Sadie Chidiac by Dr. & Mrs. A.D. Ghaphery

Friday, August 15, at Noon: Assumption Feast Day [Day of Obligation] Living and Deceased members of the Nicholas & Nimnoom Ghaphery Family & the David Abraham

Ghaphery Family by the Ghaphery Family Helen Fielding by her husband Don Fielding (FL) & his special intentions

3 2008 Bulletins/Bulletin # 32 8.10.2008 Bulletin NEXT WEEKEND, August 16­17: “15 th Sunday of Pentecost” Saturday, August 16 at 4:00 p.m.:

Special Intention Sadie Chidiac by Millet & Susie Fadoul

Sunday, August 17, at 10:30 a.m.: Ray Shedeed by Earl, Linda & Allison Duffy Dale Seidler, Sr., by his wife Nettie & Family

Building Project Update Dedication Date (Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9)

Our Bishop, Most Rev. Bishop Shaheen of Saint Louis, Missouri, will dedicate our building project on the weekend of November 8­9 not December 6­7. More details will be in upcoming bulletins.

Donations toward the Building Project Donations to the Building Project during June 2008: $36,118.00 Donations to the Building Project during July 2008: $17,820.00

Table & Chair Sponsors Needed for the New Cedar Hall Dear Generous Parishioners & Benefactors,

Our Bishop Robert Shaheen will dedicate our new building project the weekend of November 8­9. We know that you feel proud and wish to furnish the new Cedar Hall with 20 good quality round tables and 160 chairs to make it completely ready for the dedication. We are confident that your pride and generosity will prevent us from the need to move the old broken chairs and tables to the new hall and that you will help us collect this money without needing to take a loan for that purpose. If every parishioner sponsors one table ($300) or one chair ($100) we would quickly furnish the hall. Names of sponsors will be published in the Bulletin until we collect the full amount. Generous Donors & Benefactors of the Building Project: Donations Received

Item Sponsored Donor’s Name & Date

$100 Sapphire Albert & Annette Togliatti (OH) (7.31.2008) $500 Sapphire Paula Shia­Hundley (TX) (7.31.2008) $100 Chairs Julia Tappe sponsor (chair #31 of 160 chairs needed) (8.1.2008) $200 Chairs Rose Vargo sponsor (2 chairs #32 & 33 of 160 chairs needed) (8.1.2008) $100 Chairs Emily Vince sponsor (chair #34 of 160 chairs needed) (8.1.2008) $300 Tables Tom Ferris sponsor (table #16 of 20 tables needed) (8.1.2008) $100 Chairs Mary & Bill Stees sponsor (chair #35 of 160 chairs needed) (8.2.2008) $100 Chairs Al Depto sponsor (chair #36 plus #5 & #6 sponsored earlier) (8.2.2008) $100 Chairs Bob & Fran Saseen sponsor (chair #37 of 160 chairs needed) (8.2.2008)

Pledge Chairs Michael & Georgene Weisner Manning sponsor (chairs #38,39,40 & 41) $100 Chairs Anonymous generous Friend (chair #42) $300 Tables Sally Sengewalt & Mary Yoho (table #17 of 20 tables needed) $200 Chairs Sally Sengewalt & Mary Yoho (Chairs #43 & 44)

Pledge Chairs Maryanne & Bill Blair (chairs #45 & 46) May all generous parishioners, friends and benefactors be rewarded in good health and heavenly bliss.

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Our Lady of Lebanon Community Calendar Date: Event:

Saturday, August 9 Mahrajan Eve Welcome & Open House – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 10 2008 Mahrajan at Oglebay Park – Mass starts at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Thursday, August 21 Mahrajan Evaluation Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 31 Women’s Society 50/50 Building Fund Raffle Drawing – after 10:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, September 7 “Pamper Yourself” Gift Basket Drawing – after Mass Monday, September 8 Cedar Club YMCA Raffle

Building Project and Church Financial Report as of July 31, 2008 Description Amount

Total amount Paid to date since 2002 toward purchasing houses, architects’ fees and other building project related expenses including payments to the Bedway Development Contract listed below: $898,589.00 Bedway Development Contract – to pay in Full: $992,970.00 Paid toward Bedway Development Contract to date: ­ $750,980.00

Remaining Balance to pay Bedway Development Contract in full: $241,989.00 Church Cash Balance ($270,715.00) Pledges to Building Project Not Yet Received ($39,983.00)

Total Church (Cash and Pledges) $310,698.00 If we receive all the pledges by the time construction is completed, we would be able to pay Bedway Development Contract in full and we have extra amount of: + $68,709.00

We should leave in the Church Checkbook for Daily Expenses & Emergencies: $35,000.00 Excess in the budget of the church: + $33,709.00

Extra Budget is Needed to pay for the Following Items: Doors and windows; Cedar Tree of Life; Painting; kitchen Equipment; 160 chairs for the New Hall; sound System & Power Point Installation and other hidden expenses

Approx. $63,400.00

Amount Yet to be Raised to finish the building and furnish the Hall: ­ $29,691.00

75 th Mahrajan Update: Sunday, August 10 Mahrajan Workers Sign­Up List

Attention Chairpersons: Please print a list of your workers (with times if known) and give it to the church office as soon as possible.

Attention Parishioners: If you can help please call the appropriate Chairperson or the church office at 233­1688 so you can be scheduled to work to make the Mahrajan a success.

The following is a list of Booths, with Chairpersons underlined, and workers listed, if known: Saturday Set­Up of Booths – Lou Khourey & Tom George:

Jude Bowman, Randy Weisner, MaryAnn & Rob Vawter Saturday at Noon: fill Humus cups – Linda Duffy, Allison Duffy, Luane Frazier & Loretta Roman Sunday Set­Up of Booths – Lou Khourey & Tom George:

Jude Bowman, Randy Weisner, MaryAnn & Rob Vawter, Christine Faulkner, Manuel & Pat Thomas Inside Kitchen at Site 1 – Linda Duffy – We still need a worker from 3­6 p.m.

7:15 ­ ? Linda Duffy & Sandra Dusick 8:00 ­ 2:30 Rice Anna Jalad

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2:30 ­ ? Rice MaryAnn Cater 8:00 ­ 3:00 Oven & Steamer Bob & Fran Saseen 7:30 ­10:00 Cutter Shirley George 8:00 ­10:00 Cutters Rita Straw & Julia Tappe 8:00 ­10:15 Cutters Tom Ferris & Mike Voellinger 9:00 ­ 2:00 Tabouli Maryann Carl 2:00 ­ ? Tabouli Tricia Committee 11:00 ­12:15 Salad Debbie Thomas 12:00 ­ 2:00 Salad Christina Committee 12:00 ­ 3:00 Salad Luane Frazier & Linda King 1:00 ­ 3:00 Salad Allison Duffy 3:00 ­ 4:00 Salad Jenny Imer 3:00 ­ 6:00 Oven Mary Stees 3:30 ­ 6:30 Steamer Loretta Roman 4:00 ­ 5:00 Salad Susan DeMuth 5:00 ­ 6:00 Salad Sandy DeMuth 5:00 ­ 8:00 Kitchen Bill &Lou Ann Blazier

Camp Russell – Carol Dougherty & Bill Dougherty Serving Lines – P.J. Lenz & Al Depto & Kenny & Nancy Joseph, Cheryl Joseph Tucker & Nathan Tucker,

Mary Beth Weisner, Evelyn Goodson, Julia Tappe, Nettie Seidler, George Thomas, Emily Saseen, Patty Fahey

Cashiers – Randy Weisner, John & Tina Weisner & Gary Weisner Grill & Shish Kabob – Tom John & Mike & Phil Carl, Bill & Billy Committee, Brian Ghaphery, David John,

Tom & Nick John, & Rob Vawter Pastry & Coffee – Kathleen George & Marge Saseen, Pauline Krempasky, Beth George, Nini Miller,

Jeannie Poland Shwarma & Falafel: w/Pitaland Employees & Adel & Diane & Andreah Frenn, Don & Roberta Henning Children’s Food – Peggy Justice, Ann Lee Bauduin,Mary & Frank Lish, Justin & Elia Frenn, Children’s Activities – Christine Faulkner & David Faulkner, Linda Hostutler, Emmalena & Louie Khourey,

Gina Stees, Lindsey Carl, Justin & Andreah & Elia Frenn, ?? Pop & Water – Mike & Sue Linton, Bruce Maguire, Cathy Male, Louie Khourey Beer – Barry Carter:

Bill Committee, Jim & Cathy Goodson, Christian & Danny Carter, Bill Stees, & Maria Rayl Instant Bingo – Millet Fadoul

12­2 Sue Fadoul & Sue Jochum 2­4 Dave & Bob Sengewalt 4­6 Millet & ??

Hi­Lo – Mickey Duffy & Chris T. George, Jim George, Jr., Paul George, & ?? Souvenirs – Nikki Popovich & Nikki Lenz & Lisa Haas Raffles/Culture – Bassam Deeb & Emily Deeb, Kim Gibbons (Advance Sales) & Gary Dietz (Mahrajan Sales) Table Reservations – Fr. Bakhos & Janet Shutler Ticket Trailer – Charlotte Khourey & Roxanne & John Wurtzbacher & Thomasina Geimer

& Ticket Table – Kay Garvey & Emmalena Khourey Runner (for Ticket Booth): Gina Stees Sunday Evening – Break­Down of Booths: Booth Chairpersons, various volunteers, & CCHS Football Team Other Helpers (where ever needed): Jude Bowman ?? Mahrajan Eve Welcome & Open House (Saturday, August 9 th , from 5 to 8 p.m.)

On Saturday, August 9 th , from 5 to 8 p.m., there will be a Welcome and Open House at our new Cedar Hall. Parishioners, friends, benefactors and visitors coming to town for the Mahrajan will be welcomed and able to have a tour of the inside of the new building project. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.

6 2008 Bulletins/Bulletin # 32 8.10.2008 Bulletin Recorded Lebanese music and songs will be played by DJ Abbie Seabright. Donation of a potluck dish, appetizer, cake, cookies, snack, fruit, drink, etc…. will be appreciated. For more information, please call the rectory at 233­1688. Mahrajan Outdoor Mass (Sunday, August 10 th , at 10:30 a.m.)

Remember that there will be no Sunday Mass at our church on the day of the Festival. The Mass of Sunday, August 10 th , will be held outdoors under a tent at Oglebay Park at 10:30 a.m. Dance Shows of Alhambra Troupe

During the Festival, the Alhambra Dance Troupe of Cincinnati will perform four half­hour dance shows at 1:00 pm., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please don’t miss their last and phenomenal FINAL SHOW from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. They will offer the best of themselves to entertain everyone. Mahrajan Chairpersons Still Need Volunteers for Many Booths

Chairpersons are asked to recruit the volunteers who feel comfortable to work with them as a good team. Please schedule the time of service that suits everyone. It will be more efficient to have few extra floating volunteers to release the workers scheduled for a full­day shift when needed.

Volunteers are still needed for the following: ­­ For the Kitchen at Site 1 need 1 more worker from 3 to 6 p.m. & 2 workers from 6 to 8 p.m. ­­Our new Chairperson for Children’s Games, Christine Faulkner, needs several volunteers ­­1 or 2 people are needed to run various errands during the Festival ­­Saturday at Oglebay to help set up the Booth areas & with various other jobs ­­Several volunteers are needed Sunday evening to break down Booth areas, to repack items into

boxes and to clean items being returned to the church for storage until next year If you are willing to volunteer to work at any booth that needs extra help, please call the church office

eat 233­1688 to let us know which hours you will be available. You will be assigned where the need is greatest. Enjoy Delicious Mahrajan Food and Support Our Church

The Mahrajan is our major fundraising event to support the church. The cost of sponsoring on the Mahrajan is over $25,000, including major expenses for food, park and tent rental, and entertainment. Our goal is to continue the high quality of this event that you have experienced, to maintain our traditions, and to continue to create memories for future generations. We would like you to attend the Mahrajan in a spirit to enjoy every bit of it and to support our church through your fraternal generosity and bounty of heart.

We know that many of you have traditionally brought your own “picnic” meals to the Mahrajan. While we value the traditions of all the families who have made the Mahrajan what it is today, we ask you to consider supporting our efforts by limiting what you bring onto the festival grounds, and to enjoy the food and drink served at our booths by our hard­working parishioners and volunteers. Your purchases will help to defray the increasing overhead of this wonderful event, and insure its continuation. In addition to supporting the church, we wish to avoid liability for food which may not have been stored properly before being eaten at the Mahrajan.

Since our church is required to purchase a Special Events Beer License from the State of West Virginia, it is our responsibility to monitor the consumption of alcohol at the Mahrajan. We request (1) that you not bring any alcoholic beverages onto the Mahrajan grounds at the Oglebay Site One and (2) that you limit your consumption of alcoholic drinks to only those sold at the festival. Mahrajan Sponsorships Encouraged

We honor the following generous supporters of the Mahrajan for their donations towards defraying the high cost of running our traditional Mahrajan. Please remember, any donation small or great is appreciated and the names of the benefactors will be printed in the bulletin and in the Mahrajan Ad Book.

You can help to guarantee the success of this year’s Mahrajan with a major sponsorship of one of the following: Lebanese Singer–$1,000; Alhambra Dance Troup–$500; Cultural Booth, Souvenir Booth, Game Booths, Beverage Booths, Food Booths–$250 each. All major sponsors will be recognized on a sign displayed at the festival.

Donations of any size will be appreciated and will contribute to a great festival. Gifts of $100will be recognized at theBenefactor Level. Gifts of $50 to $99will be recognized at the Donor Level. Gifts of $25 to $49will be recognized at the Patron Level.

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Can You Sponsor Some of the Mahrajan Items? The price of everything seems to be going higher and higher each year. The cost to Our Lady of

Lebanon Church of sponsoring the 2008 Mahrajan is projected to exceed $25,000 again this year. Would you like to help us control the Mahrajan Expenses and limit the number of price increases of food items at this year’s Festival? Sponsors will be listed below the table of Items to Sponsor

You can make a general tax­deductible donation – in any amount – to go toward these expenses which include supplies as well as ingredients for the various food items we prepare. Or, if you choose, you can consider sponsoring one or more of the items listed below – a No purchase or shopping by you is necessary. Just select the item(s) you want to sponsor and call the Church Office so that you will to be included in our list of generous sponsors. Then enclose the appropriate donation in an envelope and drop it in the Weekly Collection or mail it to the Church. Be sure to identify your check as a donation for the item you have chosen. Price estimates are listed below when known. If no price is listed, please call the Church Office to see if we have been quoted a cost yet for that item. When possible we purchase in bulk and buy from businesses who are our advertisers, benefactors and parishioners.

Cost Items to Sponsor ?? Chick Peas – 12 cans for Hummus

$15 total Cucumbers – 40 for Tossed Salad $18 Garlic, Ground – 1 large bulk container for Hummus

$20 total Green Onions – 100 bunches (1 case) for Tabouli ?? Ground Beef – 130# for Meat Pies ?? Ground Beef – 75# for Grape Leaves

$6 total Mint, crushed – 1# for Tabouli & Tossed Salad $1,735 total Lamb – ?? pounds for Shish Kabobs (you can sponsor part of total)

?? Oil, Canola/Olive Blend – 3 cases for Meat Pies, Zattar Bread, Tabouli, Tossed Salad ?? Oil, Extra Virgin Olive – 2 liters for Grape Leaves

$30 per box Onions, Chopped – 5 boxes (20# each) for Kibbee & Meat Pies & Tossed Salad $30 Onions, Sliced – 3 cases (20# each) for Shish Kabobs

$5 total Orzo – 3 bags – for Rice Side Dish $32 ea. tray Pastries: Burma – 5 trays $27 ea. tray Pastries: Baklawa – 8 trays; Namoura – 3 trays; Bird Nests – 4 trays $26 ea. tray Pastries: Almond Rolls – 3 trays; Cheese Rolls – 4 trays $23 ea. tray Pastries: Baklawa Fingers – 5 trays $20 ea. tray Pastries: Apricot Rolls – 4 trays $18 ea. tray Pastries: Ghouribeh – 6 trays $225 total Pita Bread, small size – 180 packages for meals

?? RealLemon Lemon Juice – 2 cases for Tabouli, Salad $15 total RealLemon Lemon Juice – 6 bottles (48 oz each) for Grape Leaves $45 total Rice – 6 bags (12# each) for Grape Leaves & Side Dish

?? Robin Hood Flour – 32 bags (5# each) for Cookies & Zattar Bread $18 box Salad Mix – 4 cases (20# each) for Tossed Salad

?? Supplies – Aluminum Foil – 4 rolls (500 ft each) $13 total Supplies – Aluminum Disposable Baking Pans – 15 large pans

?? Supplies – Hummus Cup Lids – 1 case of 1,000 ?? Supplies – Hummus Cups – 1 case of 1,000 ?? Supplies – Napkins – 3 cases ?? Supplies – Paper Towels – 1 case

$19 total Supplies – Pepper – 1 large bulk container ?? Supplies – Plastic Cutlery Sets – 5 cases (500 per case) ?? Supplies – Plastic Gloves – 11 boxes

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Cost Items to Sponsor ?? Supplies – Plastic Table Cover ?? Supplies – Plastic Wrap – 1 roll of 2,000 ft ?? Supplies – Plastic Zip Bags – Gallon­size 2 cases (500 per case) ?? Supplies – Plastic Zip Bags – Sandwich­size 1 case of 1,000 ?? Supplies – Plastic Zip Bags – Snack­size 1case of 2,000 ?? Supplies – Plates, Dinner size – 1 case (?? 200 each ??) ?? Supplies – Plates, 6­inch – 1 case (1,000 per case) for Desserts ?? Supplies – Take Out Containers, Large – 13 cases ( 200 per case) ?? Supplies – Take Out Containers, Small – 3 cases (500 per case ??) ?? Supplies – Tossed Salad Bowls – 2 cases (1,000/case) ?? Supplies – Trays, Pink Square for Cookies

$40 total Tahini – 5 quart jars for Hummus $10 basket Tomatoes – 12 baskets (10# each) for Tabouli & Tossed Salad

?? Unsalted Butter – 3 cases (18# each) for Cookies & Rice $90 or 15/bag Walnuts – 6 bags (3# each) for Cookies $100 or $6 ea. 18 Watermelons $20 total Zattar Mix – 5 bags for Zattar Bread

Mahrajan Most Generous Supporters & Benefactors ­ Benefactor of $200.00: Louis & Charlotte Khourey Family ­ Benefactors of $100.00: George Lewis, Sylvia Long, John & Dee Shiben, Dager Family (Utica, OH),

Mike and Sue Linton, ­ Donors of $50.00: Kathleen Ackerman, Esther Khoury, Louis John, Dr. Samy Sakla, Julia Tappe, ­ Patrons of $25.00: Cecilia Ammar, Robert & Fran Saseen ­ Sponsor: $1,000 Cash Prize Raffle Tickets – Gold Khourey & Turak ­ Sponsor: Handmade Afghan Raffle Tickets – BB & T Bank ­ Mahrajan Ad Book art work – Janet Shutler ­ Donated: Parsley ($30), 2 extra large bags of rice and lemon juice – Chamse Rahi ­ Donated: Evaporated Milk, Powdered Sugar, Salt, Sinnamon, Bleach, Dish Detergent, some

Flour, Milk – Earl & Linda Duffy ­ Donated: Flower Bouquet for the Mahrajan Altar – Angela Nagem in Memory of her son Tom ­ Donated: Mustard, Ketchup and Hot Dogs – Peggy Justice ­ Donated: Hot Dog Buns and Meat Sauce – Mary Lish ­ Donated: Ground Beef for the Kibbee – Anonymous ­ Donated: Fresh Picked Grape Leaves for the stuffed Grape Leaves – Nick Ghaphery ­ Mixing & preparing the Stuffed Grape Leaves – The work crew of Nick Ghaphery ­ Donated: Ice Cream Novelties – Joe Dager, owner of Velvet Ice Cream ­ Sponsor: Billboard along Route 2 north of Moundsville – Gold, Khourey & Turak ­ Donated: Guards Services for the Mahrajan security – McKeen Security ­ Donated: Rental cost of a Refrigerated Truck for Mahrajan – Tom & Kathleen George ­ Donated: 10 boxes Farina for the Cookies – Riesbeck’s Market ­ Donated: Sand & Footballs for Children’s Activities – the Khourey Family ­ Donated: Lollipops & Tootsie Rolls for Children Prizes – Christine Fulkner ­ Donated: Baklawa – 2 trays – Angela Nagem ­ Donated: Lemon Butter Cookies – Anna Jalad ­ Donated: 10 lb. Sugar, 1 gal. Catsup, 1 gal. Mustard, 2 Coffee (3 lb. size) – Tom Ferris ­ Donated: 4 cases of Pepsi products – Pepsi Company ­ Donated: 5 qt. Tahini – Alicia Peklinsky ­ Donated: Wheat – Elizabeth Abraham

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Table Reservations To guarantee a reservation at the Mahrajan for a banquet­style table under the tent or an open­air picnic

table, mail your request and payment of $30 each to the church or call (304) 233­1688 for more information. 2008 Under Tent Table Reservation: Dr. Mary Ann Cater (1), Jean Daniel (1), Eddie & Kathy Daniel

(1), Michael David (1), Kevin & Renee Dorsey (1), Sandra Dusick (1), Dr. Adel & Diane Frenn (1), Kay Garvey (1), Dr. Rajai & Nahla Khoury (1), George Lewis (1), Angela & Eva Nagem (1), Chamse Rahi (1), John & Dee Shiben (1), Joe & Jocelyn Chahine (2), Latif Thomas (1), Bill & Mary Stees (1), Betty Pupura – Coram (1), Thelma Carroll (1), Lou & Lynn Thomas (1), Edward Brice (2), Don Ruch (1), Jerry Thomas (1) sold out

2008 Open Air Table Reservation: Kathleen Ackerman (1), Tom & Judith Brock (1), Carrie Carey (1), Jim & Shirley George (1), Rita George (1), Family of Joe George Jr. (1), Joseph Gonot [Titonville] (1), Joseph Gonot [Bridgeport] (1), Mark & Barb McLaughlin (1), Eva Powell (1), Fred & Debbie Shia (1), George & Betty Taylor (1), Lou Thomas (1), Emily Vince (1), Ed & Donna Wasemann (1), Peggy Palmer (2), Edward Bowman Sr. (3), Duffy­Fadoul (1), Lucille Gibbons (1), Dager Family (2), Dino & Michelle Figaretti (1), Chris DeMuth (2), Angele Mansor (2), Manuel R. Thomas (1), Dr. Nabiel AlKhouri (2), Lauren Prizinsky (1), Sheila Saab (1), Sara Taylor (1), Mahrajan Evaluation Meeting (Thursday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m.)

All chairpersons of the Festival are asked to attend the meeting of Thursday, August 21 rd , at 6:30 p.m. to evaluate the Mahrajan and enter the fresh remarks in the computer for next year. Please write notes about your booth and bring them to the meeting. Thank you for offering your best work to the Blessed Mother.

Calendar of Parish Events Monthly 50/50 Building Fund Raffle (Drawing: Sunday, August 31 st)

The Women’s Society continues to sponsor the Monthly 50/50 Building Fund Raffle. The drawing–from entries received from the August tickets (printed on blue paper) provided at the church entrance and in the weekly church bulletin– will take place in the Social Hall following Mass on Sunday, August 31. Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund. Raffle Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.

Buy or sell the tickets, and return the completed stubs as soon as possible in the collection or mail to: Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 2216 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. Please write as “Memo”: 50/50 Raffle.

For more information or additional tickets, contact the church office at (304) 233­1688. Your generosity and support enhances our Church. Congratulations to July 50/50 winner: Sandra Dusick ($99). She donated her prize to the poor box.

Two Gift Basket Raffles (Drawing: Sunday, September 7 th ) Two Gift Basket Raffles (Salmon tickets) to “Pamper Yourself” is sponsored by the Women’s Society

for are available now at $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 at the church entrance and in our weekly Bulletin. The baskets will include a variety of bath products and lotions. More information will be in future bulletins. The drawings will take place on Sunday, September 7 th , after Mass. Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund.

Raffle Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Buy or sell the tickets, and return the completed stubs as soon as possible in the collection or mail to: Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 2216 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. Please write: Gift Basket Raffle on the “Memo” line. For more information or additional tickets, contact the church office at (304) 233­1688. Your generosity and cooperation enhances our Church. Special thanks to Anna Jalad for donating the contests of the “First Prize” “Pamper Yourself” Gift Basket. Congratulations to July Gift Basket winner: Virginia Porchiran, mother of our parishioner Kathleen George.

YMCA 1­Year Membership Raffle (Drawing – Monday, September 8) The Cedar Club is sponsoring a raffle for a year’s membership at either the Elm Grove chambers or the

Warwood YMCA. Raffle tickets are on sale for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 with the drawing to be held on September 8 th during the first fall Cedar Club meeting. Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund. For ticket information contact Linda Duffy at 242­6853 or the church office at 233­1688.

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Please return ticket stubs and payment from tickets printed in the bulletin in the collection or mail to: Our Lady of Lebanon Church, Attention: YMCA Raffle, 2216 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV 26003.

Happy Birthday August 10: Kory Douglas Bratton August 12: Natalie Spry August 14: Jude Bowman, Mary Thomas August 16: Tara George­Musilli August 20: Tricia Committee, Irene Schuler August 22: Kathleen George August 23: Georgene Weisner­ Manning, Emily John, Bill Daniel August 26: Philip Geimer August 27: LuAnn Truelove, Mike Voellinger August 29: Debbie Elias­Davis August 31: Martha Ruggiero, Joseph Simon

Please Pray for Those on Our Prayer List Please Remember Those Hospitalized Recently In Your Prayers:

Jean Weisner, Sam & Bernadine Elias, Rosella Saseen, Josephine Joseph, Jerry Saseen, Also please pray for those who asked us to pray for them:

George Lewis, Lucille Gibbons, Mary Piko, Paul Schuler, Louis John, Mike Sobota, Betty Shia, John John, Bob Wiles, Shipley Shipley, Mary Thomas, Theresa Sofka, Betty Joseph, Joe Linton, Bernard Olako, Kathy Siebieda (daughter of our architect), Michelle Long (niece of Kay Garvey), Andy Kaminski (San Diego), Martha Ruggiero and her son Philip, Habib Alahmar (the father of Nesrin AlKhouri – overseas), Ervin Splatt (WI), Debbie Laughlin (Columbus), Jennie Bedway (PA), Virginia Khourey Bryan (aunt of Lou Khourey) (OH), Mary Ryncarz (Shadyside, OH), Manell Brice (Arlington, VA), Rose Mary Bris­Roybal (Albuquerque), Clara Joseph­Malone (Josephine Joseph’s daughter), John Vawter and his mother (brother and mother of Dr. Rob Vawter)

Your Church Support Last Week 1,384 Collection

47 Candles 75 Utilities 60 Parking

20,400 Building Fund 50 Refunds 130 Mahrajan (Raffle for the $1,000 Prize) 10 Mahrajan (Raffle for the Afghan Prize) 100 Mahrajan (Ad Book) 90 Mahrajan (Table Reservations)

22,346 Total. May God reward you many fold What’s New?

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables at Local Market Our beloved Parishioners and benefactors P.J. & Nikki Lenz started their own Farmer

Market line at their business Nicky’s Garden Center, at 191 Bethany Pike Road (Route 88 North, Wheelign). Every Thursday­Sunday you can get fresh corn, green beens, peaches,

11 2008 Bulletins/Bulletin # 32 8.10.2008 Bulletin cantaloupe, cucumber, tomatoes, green peppers, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, onions, fresh cut flowers, … Stop by and enjoy their fresh summer fruit and vegetables at a reasonable price.

Around Us Bris Family Reunion (Saturday, August 9 th , beginning at 1:00 p.m.)

The Bris family reunion will be held at Anna Bris­Bougher's house located at 3 Pavilack Court, Wheeling, Saturday August 9 th , beginning at 1:00 p.m. All friends & family are welcome to come. Anna's phone number is: 304­242­5790 ­­Anna Bris­Bougher Filipino Dinner to Benefit Schools (Sunday, August 10 th , from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Where: SS. James/John School Gym, 7 th Street, Benwood Menu: Delicious Filipino Cuisine Cost: Adults $10.00; Children 12 and under $5.00 Tickets: At the door or by calling 232­6455 or 845­7045

Maronites = Catholics of the East Christian Presence in the Middle­East (History 10­11)

The Maronite Church traces its roots back to Saint Maron, a hermit­monk of the 5 th century, who lived above the banks of the Orontes River, near Antioch, Syria. After his death, a church was built over his grave and his disciples built a monastery which formed the nucleus of the Maronite Church. This monastery of Saint Maron was, until the 7 th century, a stronghold of faithful adhering to the pronouncement of the Council of Chalcedon and was also a center of missionary activity in northern Syria. The faithful later fled to the mountains of Lebanon because of persecution and it was there that the Maronite Patriarchate was formed. The Maronite Church is a part of the Universal Catholic Church. It follows the Eastern Antiochene Rite and it takes pride in the fact that it has always maintained allegiance to the Successor of Saint Peter and the See of Rome.

Throughout the history of Lebanon, the figure of the Maronite Patriarch has always been a spiritual leader as well as the leader of the “Maronite Nation.” During the time of the Turkish Empire, the authorities in Istanbul considered the Maronite Patriarch as the representative of his people. After the First World War, it was the Maronite Patriarch who went to Paris to obtain the independence of Lebanon. The figure of the Maronite Patriarch is still considered today to be the most significant Christian spiritual leader in the Middle East.

Did you know that there are 22 branches within the Catholic Church? Each of these 22 branches have a unique Liturgy, theology, spirituality, and Canon Law, and is characterized by its own cultural and linguistic influences. All these 22 branches are united in three things: Faith, the Seven Mysteries (Sacraments), and Hierarchy (Pope). These 22 branches sprouted out of our major cities in early Christianity: Antioch (in Turkey), Alexandria (in Egypt), Constantinople (Capital of Byzantium, in Turkey), and Rome (in Italy) Twenty one of these branches originated in the East and one in the West that is the Roman Catholic Church.

The Maronite Syriac Church originated from Antioch where the followers of Christ were called Christians for the first time. Old Aspects of Maronite History Maronite double monasteries: In those monasteries there used to live a double community of men and women. There was a common chapel, with division between the two groups done by heavy iron cancels. The nuns bred the Qazz (Silk­cocoons), washed and cooked for the entire community. The monks conducted the great labors of the fields. With the time, the nuns managed to chant on their own the Divine Office in Syriac language. In Northern Lebanon, where the Maronite settlements were much older than those in the Center, the phenomenon of the DOUBLE Monasteries did never grow to become a matter of contest. But after the year 1600, nuns were found in those monastic institutions. Money & Prices: The value of the money was, as before the industrial revolution, very high. The monetary unit in Lebanon was the Piastre (Qorsh = 20 US cents). A major unit was a Purse (Kees of 500 Piastre). With

12 2008 Bulletins/Bulletin # 32 8.10.2008 Bulletin one Piastre, one could buy a head of goat, or nine kilos of meat (18 pounds). The Piastre was divided into 14 Shaheeniyehs (1.5 US cent ea). A parish priest perceived an honorary of 2 Shaheeniyehs (3 cents) per baptism or per funeral. He received 3 (4.5 cents) per marriage. The Patriarchal Charity was 20 Piastres a year ($4). Is this ancient Maronite liturgy rich or poor? The Maronite liturgy was and still is very rich according to the Maronite tradition It. contains more than 22 anaphoras, or Canons, for the important feasts of the year. There is a different form of Consecration in each of the 22 anaphoras. The Maronite liturgy, as mentioned before, derives from that of St. James the Less, vhich was initiated in Jerusalem and deveLoped in Antioch. The Maronites, therefore, share this same heritage with the Chaliean Rite, the Syrian Catholic Rite, the Ola Syrian Rite, the Malabarese and Malankarese Rites of India. Ever since the time of the Apostles and the first centuries of Christianity, the Church of Antioch was a great missionary center for the Catholic Church. Communion Under Both Species?

Both unleavened and leavened breads were in common use among the Maronites. Their priests were distributing Holy Communion under both species until the latter part of the 17th century, when this practice was discontinued due to the influence of the “Latinizers.”

Story: A Lesson from Rose The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we

didn't already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being. She said, "Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I'm eighty­seven years old. Can I give you a hug?"

I laughed and enthusiastically responded, "Of course you may!" and she gave me a giant squeeze. "Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?" I asked. She jokingly replied, "I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of children, and then retire and travel."

"No seriously," I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age. "I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one!" she told me.

After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this "time machine" as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.

Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up.

At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet and I'll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor. Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said "I'm sorry I'm so jittery. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I'll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know."

As we laughed she cleared her throat and began: "We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success.

1­ "You have to laugh and find humor every day." 2­ "You've got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking

around who are dead and don't even know it!" 3­ "There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and

lie in bed for one full year and don't do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. If I am eighty­ seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty­eight. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change."

4­ "Have no regrets. The elderly usually don't have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets."

She concluded her speech by courageously singing "The Rose." She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives. At the year’s end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all

13 2008 Bulletins/Bulletin # 32 8.10.2008 Bulletin those years ago.

One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it's never too late to be all you can possibly be.

Mary’s Plea The Blessed Mother said to me, Come to me, my child, “I’ll intercede for all your needs.” And she turned to me and smiled. Her hands arose in fervent prayer, Her face lit up the sky. She pleaded with the Savior, And said, “I know she’ll really try.” “With Your permission, I’ll be her guide, Let me stay by her side. And when all her sins are forgiven, We gain another saint for heaven.” Thank you, Mary, Thank You Lord, For all the gifts on me bestowed. I will praise you everyday, As I travel along life’s way.

­­By Irene Chapple, MN 02.24. 1990

A Time to Laugh (501) Designated Decoy

A police officer was waiting across the street from a bar parking lot late on a Saturday night watching for drunks trying to drive home. After a short wait, one particularly sad case stumbled out the door with the front of his shirt soaked. He was bleary­eyed and confused as he wandered to the parking lot looking for his car. He finally located his car, fumbled for his keys, bumped his head while getting into the car, and drove off, bumping the curb on the way.

Of course the man didn't get very far before the police officer was on him, and he immediately pulled over. The police officer had him step out of the car and proceeded to administer several sobriety field tests. The driver seemed to have considerable difficulty understanding some of the tests. In fact, he failed all the tests miserably: he couldn't touch his nose, he couldn't walk straight, he couldn't stand on one foot, and he couldn't recite the alphabet quickly. The final legal step, of course, was the Breathalyzer, so the police officer asked his subject to blow into the tube. The green light indicated that the man was not drunk. In disbelief, the police officer checked the Breathalyzer and had the suspect try again. Another green light­the guy's blood­alcohol level was legal.

"All right," said the police officer, "how can you pass a breath test when you're so obviously falling­ down drunk?"

"Well, it's like this," replied the man. "I'm the designated decoy."

What Fish? A man carrying two buckets of fish was stopped by a game warden while leaving a northern Michigan

lake well known for its fishing. The game warden asked the man, "Do you have a license to catch those fish?" The man replied, "No, sir. These are my pet fish."

"Pet fish," the warden repeated. "Yes, sir. Every night I take these here fish down to the lake and let them swim around for a while. I

whistle, they jump back into their buckets, and I take them home." "That's a bunch of hooey! Fish can't do that!" The man looked at the game warden for a moment and then said, "Here, I'll show you. It really works." "Okay, I've got to see this!" The game warden was curious now. The man poured the fish into the lake; then he stood patiently and waited. After several minutes the

game warden turned to the man and said, "Well?" "Well, what?" the man responded. "When are you going to call them back?" the game warden prompted. "Call what back?" the man inquired. "The fish."

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"What fish?" the man asked.

Bad Mommy! A young man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few items when he noticed an old lady

following him around. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and continued on. Finally, he went to the checkout line, but she got in front of him.

"Pardon me," she said. "I'm sorry if my staring at you has made you feel uncomfortable. It's just that you look just like my son who died recently."

"I'm very sorry," replied the young man. "Is there anything I can do for you?" "Yes," she said. "As I'm leaving, can you say, 'Good­bye, Mother'? It would make me feel so much

better." "Sure," answered the young man. As the old woman was leaving, he called out, "Good­bye, Mother!" Then as he stepped back to the checkout counter, he saw that his total was $127.50. "How can that be?" he asked. "I only purchased a few things!"

"Your mother said that you would pay for her," said the clerk.