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Today the Maronite church begins a series of three Sundays dedicated to prayer for the dead. This first Sunday is set aside as a commemoration of all deceased priests of the church.

On Sunday, January 27th, the Maronite church will celebrate the Sunday of the Righteous and the just. This is actually the traditional Maronite feast in honor of all saints.

On Sunday, February 3rd, the Maronite church commemorates all the faithful Christians who have departed this life in the faith. This feast is equivalent to the feast of All Souls in the Roman Church.

 

Sunday of the Deceased Priests'

Christ has established the priesthood for His church and entrusted it with great responsibilities, the priest is given the task of caring for the spiritual needs of the people of His parish. The bishop, however, is responsible for not only all the people of the diocese, but also for his priests and other ministers. The more the Lord gives to the church, the more He asks from it. The gift of the priesthood calls the people of God, the church, to pray for those who were entrusted with the divine mysteries and carried on the salvific work of Christ.

Because the priest and bishop have been given so much responsibility over the church of God, they must know, not only God’s will, but must also constantly strive to be examples of fidelity and prudent action. We pray that all God’s priests and bishops may enter into the house of the Lord and reap the rewards of the faithful servant. May the Lord entrust them with even greater things!

 

Sunday of the Righteous and the Just

On this day, we call to mind all the men, women, and children of the church, who have followed the faith of justice and righteousness. As our liturgy so often reminds us, they are just in the sight of God because they have patterned  their lives on Jesus Christ, the Just One.

The Saints are our models; their prayers and fasting have taught us to fight against sin and temptation and so gain the reward of righteousness.

The Saints are our intercessors; by their prayers , we obtain the pardon of our sins and are strengthened  in the Christian virtues. They were the salt of the earth, and the light of the world, they call us to follow their path. Through their intercession, may we one day merit eternal life with God.

Sunday, February 10th we will be celebrating the Feast of St. Maron.

Complimentary sandwiches and coffee will be served after both masses.

Pray for the Sick

Please continue to remember the sick or homebound of our parish in your prayers.

Josephine Bouhasin

James Crenshaw

Ann Elking

Tom McDermott

James & Dorothy Randazzo

Mary Jane Simon

Thelma Simon

Erma Valentine

Terry Rask

 URGENT—We desperately need volunteers on Mondays and Wednesdays to help in the kitchen so we can keep our Wednesday luncheons going. Anyone who can spare a few hours on Mondays and Wednesdays we appreciate your efforts and sacrifices.  This is a weekly parish event that we do not want to loose or give up. Won’t you give a hand?

St. Raymond’s 2013 Winter Blast Dinner Dance

Featuring the Rhythm Rockers (with Max Baker)

Saturday, February 16th at the Cedars Banquet Hall

$15.00 per person. Price includes burgers, brats, soda, snacks.

Long necks and wine specials.

Contact Jim Risk at Jrisk1@aol.com or 314-769-4447

Reserve a table for you and your friends today!

Don’t miss out on the FUN!

  Announcements

Parish board meeting January 30, 2013 at 7pm in Lebanon Room.

Monday Feb. 11th Ash Monday  - Lent begins. Distribution of ashes during 9 am mass and 7 pm mass. More to follow…

Reminder—We ask you to kindly use your weekly offering envelopes on a regular basis. Doing so makes it easier for recording your contribution. Thank you!

 

 

1/19/13	Sat	5 pm	Mae Siess (A)	Roxie Rask & Family
1/20/13	Sun	9 am 11 am	Bedelia George Norman & Melba Kinninger	Hutcheson & Busekrus Families Jim & Amera Cox
1/21/13	Mon	9 am	Agnes Harrisi	Frank & Mary Ehlen
1/22/13	Tues	9 am	Nelie Joseph Foster	Carolyn Grosskopf
1/23/13	Wed	9 am	Intention of Poor Souls	Ms. Linda Hill
1/24/13	Thurs	9 am	Dorothy Byck	Mitzi & Bob Anderson
1/25/13	Fri	9 am	Hilary Ferguson	Dennis & Helen Finke
1/26/13	Sat	5 pm	Denise Metz	The Reynolds Family
1/27/13	Sun	9 am 11 am 11 am	Albert Shaheen Anthony Maniaci Frank Soaib	Roxie Rask & Family Msgr. Moussa Joseph M/M Charles Miller
1/28/13	Mon	9 am	Special Intention	The Celebrant
1/29/13	Tues	9 am	Joe Bashara, Sr.	Kubelka Family
1/30/13	Wed	9 am	Intention of Poor Souls	Ms. Linda Hill
1/31/13	Thurs	9 am	Julia J. Sawyer	Paul & Elizabeth Buratti
2/1/13	Fri	9 am	Edward Elking (A)	M/M Dennis Elking
2/2/13	Sat	5 pm	Eva Alban	The Alban Family
2/3/13	Sun	9 am 11 am	Pete Rask (B) George Solomon	Roxie Rask & Family Leroy Wilson