Eighth Sunday of Pentecost Season The Spirituality of the Apostle

1. Eighth Sunday of Pentecost Season The Spirituality of the Apostle St. Charbel St. Elijah (Elias) July 19th - July 25th 2009 Day 19: Margaret, martyr. Day 20:Prophet Elijah. Day 21: Saint Simon Salot (the idiot) and his friend John (from Homs, Syria). Day 22: Saint Lucius, or Nohra (which means Light) and Saint Mary Magdalene. Day 23: Saint Charbel. Day 24: Saint Christina of Tyre, martyr (Lebanese). Day 25: Saint Ann, mother of Our Lady Mary. Our Lady of Good Help Parish Fr. Michel N. Kassas Pastor 9809- 76th Avenue N.W. Edmonton, AB T6E 1K6 Phone: (780) 433 – 8571 Website: www.mcparish.org Fax: (780) 433 – 1560E-mail: fathermichel@mcparish.org

2. Eighth Sunday of Pentecost Season The Spirituality of the Apostle A Reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Romans. (Romans 8:28-39) We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified. What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him? Who will bring a charge against God's chosen ones? It is God who acquits us. Who will condemn? It is Christ (Jesus) who died, rather, was raised, who also is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword? As it is written: "For your sake we are being slain all the day; we are looked upon as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. The word of Lord. A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew. (Matthew 13:36-43) Then, dismissing the crowds, he went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field." He said in reply, "He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the children of the evil one, and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. Just as weeds are collected and burned (up) with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all who cause others to sin and all evildoers. They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear. This is The Truth, Peace be with you. Our Lady of Good Help Church – Edmonton Our Lady of Good Help Church – Edmonton

3. Eighth Sunday of Pentecost Season The Spirituality of the Apostle • Intention Prayers • Celebrant: On the eighth Sunday of the Pentecost Season, we pray before you Father for our spiritual fathers: our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI (Sixteenth), Mar Nasrallah Peter our Patriarch of Antioch, Mar Joseph our Bishop and all the bishops and priests so they serve you and your Church according to the laws of justice, love and honesty following St. Charbel’s footsteps. We pray to the Lord. • We ask you Lord to empower your Church with the Spirit of love, so it bears witness to the faith and proclaim the Gospel in all sincerity, the same way St. Charbel had testified. We pray to the Lord. • We pray before you Lord for the political leaders of our country. May they work together for the peace in the world, especially in our beloved countries Canada, Lebanon, Iraq, and all the Middle East. We pray to the Lord. • Through the intercession of Mary the Mother of God, Saint Charbel, Saint Elijah (Elias), and all the saints, send us your Spirit O Lord so we live following their footsteps to do your will. We pray to the Lord. • Lord, teach us to forgive and to understand that forgiveness is the only way to live the love that Jesus experiences through the Crucifixion. Lord, accept in your kingdom all the faithfully departed, especially (…). Accept our offerings on their behalf and give them eternal rest in your kingdom. Forgive their sins and ours. We pray to the Lord. Our Lady of Good Help Church – Edmonton Father Michel is going to be serving both parishes, Edmonton and Calgary starting from Sunday 12th of July till 6th of September 2009. He will be absent during the weekdays. In case of emergency or if you have any requests during his absence please contact him on his cell phone (780) 292–6692 or at the Church office in Calgary (403) 289-8954. Thank you. Good Help Society We ask all the youth (Age14-40) to add their names to the membership list at the back of the Church (No Fees or any payment in the Future). This list will assist the Good Help Society to achieve its goal in MEETING THE CULTURAL NEEDS of our people. Thank You in advance for your corporation.

4. Eighth Sunday of Pentecost Season The Spirituality of the Apostle Our Lady of Good help Church Events Summer Season Our Lady of Good help Feast on September 12th & 13th 2009 Starting Saturday 12th at 2:00 pm with a Children’s Program (play & Fun) till 7:00 pm. A DJ Music Party and Dabkeh will be Performed by the Youth Sunday 13th at 11:00 am we will celebrate the Holy Mass. reception will follow. All parishioners are invited and asked to help to make this event successful. St. Charbel, was born May 8, 1828 and was baptized May 16th. He was ordained a priest in Turkey in July 23, 1859. He became a hermit on February 15, 1875. He died December 24, 1898. He was beautified on December 5, 1965 and was named a Saint October 9, 1977. * * * * * * * * St. Elijah (Elias) was a prophet from the Levite sect of Aaron tribes 801-900 BC He was very devoted to God. “because zeal of your house consume me, I am scorned by those who scorn you.” Psalm 69:10 Holy Baptism & Confirmation Congratulations to Lucian (Luke) Al-AsAadwho received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism & Confirmation, May God bless them with his grace. Knights of Columbus - St. Maroun Council will hold a Casino on the 21st and 22nd of December 2009 Volunteer workers are needed Please Contact Mr. Tony Abi Nader, Chairperson or Mr. Francis Mechaalani, Grand Knight The Sorority of Mary is preparing a trip to Our Lady of Angels - Skaro La Mont on August 14th If you are interested in going to Skaro please contact Mrs. Janette Farhat. A reminder to all parishioners! Please complete and return the questionnaire form before the end of 2009 so we can update the Parish’s directory. Thank you in advance for your corporation. Our Lady of Good Help Church – www.mcparish.org