English Newsletter 289

Weekly Newsletter– Issue 289
June 21st– 27th 2014
Coordinated and Supervised by:
Marie– Therese Kreidy
Script and Layout: Rita Karam
Translation: Eliane Aoun
Télé Lumière — Dora Square Beirut - Lebanon
June 26th: The Capuchin Fr. Yaacoub
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The Assembly of
Maronite Bishops
Following
our
annual retreat about the
mystery of the Church, the
resident and migrant Maronite Bishops held, under the presidency of Patriarch Boutros Raï, and
in the attendance of Cardinal Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir, the Holy Assembly from the 16th to the 19th
of June, discussing ecclesial pastoral and administrative affairs, general national issues. At the end of the assembly, they declared their positions
through a statement showing their joy for the visit of the Patriarch to the
Holy Land, confirming the necessity of the priests’ formation in the seminaries. They learned about the activities of the Patriarchal Liturgical Committee, reviewed the situation of the dioceses and the political and social
situation in Lebanon, expressed their sorrows and concerns towards the
war in Syria and Iraq, and called the Easterners to break the cycle of
violence and to work on resolving conflicts with peaceful means.
The Synod of Melkites
Began
The Melkite Church presided
over by Patriarch Gregory III
Laham, held its Synod at Ain
Trez, inspired by the “Joy of the
Gospel” Exhortation by Pope
Francis. In his inauguration word,
His Beatitude confirmed the aim of
the Synod saying: “We bring to the Synod our dioceses: their situation,
projects, hopes, the suffering and problems of our faithful… We come back
to our dioceses with new hopes and new vision. That’s how we support
each other, unite and find strength in the Holy Spirit that helps us overcome fear. We as well set together work programs, and projects for spiritual and civilian formation. That’s how our Church achieves the program
and slogan of the Synod for the Church in the Middle East: “Communion
and Witness.”
Aphrem II Challenges Evil in Iraq
The Syriac Patriarch of Antioch and
All the East Ignatius Aphrem II Karim made a
pastoral visit to
Iraq, calling his
children
and
especially
the
displaced from Mosul, to face evil with unity, and he
raised prayers with the attendees thanking God for this
visit they considered as challenging evil and the painful
incidents, he who desired to be supporting his children
and be informed from near about their situation.
Sako in USA Praying for Iraq
Feeling great joy and fully united, the Eparchy of
St Thomas the Apostle in USA welcomed the
Chaldean Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako
who met his children and the priests of the diocese
at the Mother of God Cathedral- Michigan,
discussing the challenges they are facing in the
world of immigrating and the ways of overcoming
them. The visit was crowned by the Holy Mass
presided by the Patriarch, ordaining Fr. Frank
Kallabat,
the new Bishop of St Thomas the Apostle
Eparchy and the successor of Bishop Ibrahim
Ibrahim. The ordination was a sign of hope and
joy for the Church in Iraq amidst pains, and a sign
of light and blessings for the people. On the other
hand, Patriarch Sako declared also, in coincidence with
the Pope’s
call
on
Wednesday
June 18th, a
day of fasting and prayer for Iraq, believing that
they “are able with the blessing of God to change
the human hearts and to push them towards dialogue and respect of each other.”
The Corpus Christi Day in Zahle
Zahle revived for the 189 year the
Corpus Christi Day in its streets and churches.
Since the early morning, processions headed by the
Holy Eucharist were launched, prayers and Holy
Masses were heard in the churches and streets.
The Day was crowned by a solemn Mass at Our
Lady of Deliverance Cathedral, presided over
by
the
Archbishop of Ferzol, Zahle and Bekaa
Bishop Issam Darwish, so the inhabitants of
Zahle and the neighborhood were united once
again around the Eucharist in a popular wonderful way. Tele Lumiere provided live full
coverage of this event, with special interviews
and live encounters from Zahle, about the
importance of the Holy Eucharist and the
significance of this feast.
Remain with Us
The Day Is About to End
Fax: +961-1-255001 P.O Box: 80-900 Lebanon
Rerun:
Saturday June 21st
9.00 - 18.00 GMT
14.00 EST
The Antiochian Unity:
Its Dimensions
and Exigencies
On the 26th of this month, “The
Antiochian Unity: Its Dimensions
and Exigencies” Conference begins
at Our Lady of Balamand Patriarchal Convent and will last till the 28th
of June. The members of the Orthodox Church in the homeland and the
world of immigration will meet to
study the issues that are at the forefront of the most important fields for
highlighting the features of the Antiochian unity with the potential offered
today by modern communications and
rapid travel and in the context of the
way situations in the Church are
developing and demographic realities.
The conference will be crowned by a solemn Holy Mass presided over by
Patriarch Youhanna X, on the feasts of founders of our Apostolic See
Sts. Peter and Paul, on Sunday June 29th, at 10 AM, in Balamand (you
can watch it live on Tele Lumiere), as an expression of the depth of the
Antiochian Churches’ unity in the Lord.
Highlighted Programs
The Holy Mass
With the Sesobel children, we thank the Lord, in their
First Holy Communion Mass, celebrated by
Bishop Antoine Nabil al- Andari, at
Bkerke Patriarchate.
Saturday June 21st
7.00 - 5.00 GMT - 1.00 EST
What Is Your Opinion?
When we experience loneliness, isolation,
discrimination and hatred, when we keep
far from God and His Word, should we
give up? How do we face suicide? Program
with Shams Saad.
18.45 - 15.45 GMT - 11.45 EST
The Melody’s Spirit
Music helps you to grow, and gives
you joy and hope. On the Music
Day, “Music” satellite of Tele
Lumiere plays its first melodies
through the live streaming via the
internet with the Choir of Tele
Lumiere Academy of Arts at St
John Convent of the Antonine Sisters- Achkout.
We Opened the Doors- Part II
In Lebanon, they answered the call,
opened wide the doors and celebrated
the canonization of the Pope of Obedience to the Holy Spirit and of the Pope of
the Family. With the youth of Lebanon
and the East we live again the joy of canonization through the rerun of
the solemn encounter of prayer.
16.00 - 13.00 GMT - 9.00 EST
Salutes
Who is Jesus for the fashion designer Nemer
Saadé? How is His presence manifested through
his work? Let’s salute him with Fr. Youssef
Mwanes.
19.00 - 16.00 GMT - 12.00 EST
A Nation’s Case- Episode 2
What happened when the children face their fathers and tell them the truth about their feelings?
Does their love see the light or is it judged because
of religion? New developments in this serial drama.
Written by: Gebran Daher
Directed by: George Ghayad.
22.30 – 19.30 GMT - 15.30 EST
20.30 - 18.30 GMT - 14.30 EST
Sunday June 22nd Mass Launching the Holy
My Country Knows Me
At Bkerke Patriarchate, their voices
chant loudly. At the closing of the Holy
Synod of the Maronite Bishops in
Lebanon and in the world of immigration, join “Khawabi Nagham” Choir in
a concert led by Fr. Hanna Eid.
Bible Peace and Justice
Since the Holy Bible shows the basics of justice and
the way to peace, we celebrate with the Bible
Society and the World Vision organization the
launching of the Holy Bible Peace and Justice, in the
Holy Mass presided over by Patriarch Bechara
Boutros Raï, in Bkerke.
13.00 - 10.00 GMT - 6.00 EST
10.00 - 7.00 GMT - 3.00 EST LIVE
Salutes
The echoes of the meeting gathering the Palestinian
and Israeli Presidents in the Vatican are still heard,
giving lessons to a large group of people. With the
President of the Maronite Foundation in the
World Minister Michel Edde, we analyze this event
showing peace with Fr. Youssef Mwanes.
19.00 - 16.00 GMT - 12.00 EST
Baptize Me with Fire
On the anniversary of Tele Lumiere and
Noursat, gifts are renewed and the Pentecost continues. On this occasion, Sidon
Office presents an evening of religious songs
with “Abnaa Nour” Youth at St Takla
Church- Wadi el- Laymoun, Jezzine.
22.15 – 19.15 GMT - 15.15 EST
The Man of the Providence Abouna Yaacoub
A book by the Lawyer Alexandre Najjar, highlights its content
emphasizing upon the Capuchin monk Abouna Yaacoub, in a conference at the theatre of the Cross Convent- Jal el- Dib.
13.00 - 10.00 GMT - 6.00 EST
Eat well, Be Healthy
What is the Coeliac Disease? How is it related to
the quality of nutrition? For
more useful information in
this regard, watch this episode with the Nutritionist
Eliane Moawad.
19.00 - 16.00 GMT - 12.00 EST
L’Amore Che Guarisce- Part I
He is a pioneer scholar in medicine and
an example of philanthropy, believed in
the mystery of love and showed it
through actions of mercy. Know more
the physician of the poor Giuseppe
Moscati within the framework of the
20.30 - 17.30 GMT - 13.30 EST
Monday June 23rd
The Holy
Mass
In his first pastoral visit to Homs, join us
to the Holy Mass officiated by the Syriac
Orthodox Patriarch Aphrem II, at
Saint Mary Church of the Holy BeltHoms.
7.00 - 5.00 GMT - 1.00 EST
It was the Beginning
A religious national play reveals a personality
that worked for the sake of the human being
and the nation: The Capuchin monk Abouna
Yaacoub, presented by the students of Val
Père Jacques School- Bkennaya.
16.00 - 13.00 GMT - 9.00 EST
Challenges
What are the risks of drugs in today's society? How
do we face them? What is the role of faith in the
treatments? Watch this episode “Drugs in the Violation of Taboos and Testimonies” given by
Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim, Fr. Majdi Allawi and
Sister Celine Matar, the guests of Charbel
Zwein.
20.30 – 18.30 GMT - 14.30 EST LIVE
The Essence of Holiness
The Maronite Diaspora in the World
He was known as “the Green Pope” for his strong love
for the environment. Inspired by the passion of Pope
John- Paul II towards the environment, what does Antoine Tayan tell us in his book “The Environment
from Faith… A Journey in the Holy Valley”? with
Elie Issa.
In what did the Maronites excel in Canada? In what fields they prospered in the
world of immigration? Learn more with Dr.
Joseph Labaki and May Mansour.
22.30 - 19.30 GMT
15.30 EST
22.00 - 19.00 GMT - 15.00 EST
Tuesday June 24th
Lebanese Sights
Realities from the
Past
Beirut the city of the world and the meeting
place of cultures is highlighted by Wajdi
Younes who enriches us with interesting
information and focus on the history of the
Lebanese high-born culture?
Does the Lebanese Constitution confirm the acquisition
right of foreigners in Lebanon? Do its clauses include
the necessity to preserve the land and not sell it? The
issue of the foreigners’ acquisition in Lebanon is
tackled with the writer Samir Estphan and Roula Elia.
22.30 – 19.30 GMT
15.30 EST
19.00 - 16.00 GMT - 12.00 EST
The Light of Evangelization
Encountering Jesus
How does God guide us? With which wisdom? How do we get to know His Will?
New encounter with Fr. Michel Abboud
at Tele Lumiere Ecumenical Institute
for Discipleship.
What does Simeon the Old Man represent for us?
Get further information relying on the Presence of
Jesus in the Temple with Fr. Pierre Konja, at St
Thomas Chaldean Parish- Michigan.
23.30 – 20.00 GMT
16.00 EST
Wednesday June 25th
4.30 - 1.30 GMT - 21.30 EST
Closing of the Novena “With Mary for
Lebanon and the Whole World”
The Holy
Mass
At the end of the novena of prayer and fasting
“With Mary for Lebanon and the World”, join
us at St Elias Church- Antelias, and pray with us
the Rosary which is followed by the Holy Mass and
the Eucharist Procession.
Let’s rejoice the ordination of the Deacon Majdi
Hachoul during the Holy Mass presided over by
the Archbishop of Haifa and the Holy Land Moussa
el- Hajj, at St Takla Parish, Sed el- Bauchrieh.
7.00 - 5.00 GMT - 1.00 EST
The Ball in Your Court
18.00 - 15.00 GMT - 11.00 EST LIVE
In our daily life: we compete each other, run and fall, score
goals that shake the net of our life, we win or lose, we are
united in solidarity and stand together, converse with each
other and persevere to preserve the ball in our court… till
the arbiter declares the end, then we reap what we have
sown. How do you become a competent player in the Lord’s
court? Learn more with Fr. Joseph Sweid.
20.30 – 17.30 GMT - 13.30 EST LIVE
Thursday June 26th
On His Last Legs
A play of awareness shows the risks of
drug addiction according to testimonies and experiences, in the World
Drug Day, with the students of Jesus and Mary School- Rabweh
with the cooperation of “Bonheur du Ciel” Association.
Matters
When drugs cause you to fall, who saves
you? Do you believe in Resurrection? During
the World Drug Day, watch this episode
of “Matters” at the Catholic Information
Center.
22.30 – 19.30 GMT - 15.30 EST
God is Love!
Believe in God and glorify Him, so He saves
you with His strength from slavery and turns
the cry of pain into a victory of His great
love. Glory to the Lord with Fr. Marwan
Khoury and Therese el- Hajj.
16.00 - 13.00 GMT - 9.00 EST
The Kingdom’s Revolution
Spiritual and life experiences inspired by the Resurrection in addition to special religious songs for this
occasion, in an evening of prayer and meditation
organized by the Kingdom’s Revolution Association, at St Takla Church- Jesr el- Basha.
22.00 – 19.00 GMT - 15.00 EST
Friday June 27th
School’s Party
New talents are shown by the students of CTISin el- Fil during the ceremony celebrated at
the end of the academic year with joy and generosity. Join us!
17.00 -14.00 GMT
10.00 EST
Abouna Yaacoub the Apostle of Love
He is the apostle of love and mercy in the Kingdom of
the Cross; loving God, he gave everything. Tele
Lumiere presents a documentary showing his journey, the most important periods of his life and his
achievements so we follow his footsteps, for he was
an example of great and sincere faith.
22.00 – 19.00 GMT - 15.00 EST
20.30 - 17.30 GMT - 13.30 EST LIVE
Freedom Behind Bars
Are the doubt and fear enemies of faith? Is what we consider impossible same for the Father? New episode under
the theme “The Opposite of the Impossible” with
Tony Neaimé at St Thomas Chaldean ChurchMichigan.
4.30 - 1.30 GMT - 21.30 EST
World Cup 2014
Do you follow up the World Cup? Do you have good information about football? Contact Christian Nasrani and experience
your strength in this regard and be informed about the latest
news of the football teams and weekly breakthroughs.
18.00 - 15.00 GMT - 11.00 EST LIVE
In the Fields of the Kingdom
What are the concept of the beauty accompanying
the human being since the dawn of civilization, dimensions and role? How did God deal with it?
“Beauty”, new theme tackled by Fr. Niaz Touma
and Karam Bahnam, at St Thomas Chaldean
Parish- Michigan.
4.30 - 1.30 GMT - 21.30 EST
Our Board of Directors works on actiTele
Lumiere
vating Tele Lumiere’s intellectual and
launches the new
financial capacities, in a meeting with
satellite Music in a
specialists in Bkerke.
musical ceremony
with Tele Lumiere
Academy, and in
the 150- icon exhibition at St John Convent of
the Antonine Sisters- Achkout, on Saturday “I Dream of A Homeland” with
Tony Chedid and those having
June 21st, at 4h PM.
national vision.
Tele Lumiere’s family organizes a cultural trip to Bekaa, on
the 26th of this month, organized
by our office in Zahlé.
Our Church gathered religions to pray together and
live peace in the Vatican,
with the Palestinian and
Israeli Presidents.
date.
We received from Solidere Company- Beirut, volumes about the
old and modern Beirut
with the activities made
by the company in the
feasts and occasions till
Patriarch of the Assyrian Church
of the East
Let’s pray so that the encounters
Bartholomew the Apostle
bear the fruits of dialogue, peace
According to the Church
and love among people.
tradition, He is Nathanael one of
Christ’s apostles. He had pupils
for many years in Mesopotamia,
and then he moved to Armenia
where he spent 30 years of evangelization there, and was martyred in
Armenia.
To Be Saved:
- Do not rely on degrees.
- Either on collecting money
The
Christians, - Or on great achievements
the Dough - But count on: “I was hungry
and Wine and you gave me something to
of the East eat, I needed clothes and you
A book of clothed me, I was sick and you
looked after me, I was a
Naji
Neeman, stranger and you invited me in.
published
b
y
Neiman
Home of
Culture,
in
which
the writer
proposes a
dilemma: Is
it possible,
after two
thousand
years, that
the Word
disappears of the East itself? There are five chapters in
which he deals with: the Eastern Christians, their
diversity, and distribution, the behavior of the Christian lay person with the consecrated one, their real
situation and hope, and the Arab unity.
Strange is the person who caught
hold of a garden that bears fruit
and dreams of picking the fruits of
his neighbor’s garden.
Your remainder is your reputation.
“I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly:
and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
Lift not up your horn on high: speak not
with a stiff neck. For promotion cometh
neither from the East, nor from the
West, nor from the South. But God is
the judge: he puts down one, and sets
up another.” (Psalm 75: 4-7)