The ANNOUNCEMENT TO ZECHARIAH
أحد بشارة زكريا
Year 111 - Issue No. 46 || Nov 14 – Nov 20—2021
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Blaise Pascal (1623-1622), the eminent French scientist and inventor of the first mechanical calculator, once observed: “I have often said that the sole cause of man’s unhappiness is that he does not know how to stay quietly in his room.” Silence is joy. Of course, one must acquire a taste for silence, especially since the multiplication of noisy technologies. The gasoline engine began modernity’s proliferation of noise; since then the jet engine, the television, and the stereo system has compounded the chaos. Electronics have added visual noise to audible noise, and on a virtually infinite scale (you can waste your life surfing 1000 channels on your TV and 20 billion websites on your smartphone). But my all-time favorite purveyor of noise is the gas-powered leaf-blower, the bane of once-quiet residential neighborhoods.
Prayer is as simple as looking and listening to an ordered a near-perfect landscape. Within a few minutes of Eucharistic Adoration, we become thrilling in the conviction of God’s infinite love for us and his perfect providence for all creatures great and small. It doesn’t take long to perceive God when we soak ourselves in silence. How hard it is to preserve silence, either because we cannot sit still or because others cannot sit still!
It is possible to preserve an interior silence even in the midst of noise, but it takes an act of will. God has permitted this noise, I told myself, and he means to show me love even through consternation. God permits chaos, and we are meant to find silence within it. There is a good bit of chaos at the moment, and it will likely get worse before it gets better. But no government persecution, or Church mismanagement, or cultural decline need break our silence and blessed interior stillness. “In the silence of the heart, God speaks,” said Mother Teresa. Silence of the tongue, of the eyes, of the ears, of the heart, is an act of the will, within reach of every man. Silence is joy.
Dan Rather, CBS anchor, once asked Mother Teresa what she said during her prayers. She answered, "I listen." So Dan turned the question and asked, "Well then, what does God say?" Mother Teresa smiled with confidence and answered, "He listens." For an instant, Dan didn't know what to say. "And if you don't understand that," Mother Teresa added, "I can't explain it to you."
Ask Zechariah, whose silence we are contemplating upon today.
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Congratulations! to the newly elected board of the St. Joseph Sodality, elected on Thursday
November 11, during the Thanksgiving Luncheon, in the founders’ Hall.
Mrs. Maria Chemaly –president, Mrs. Helen Feghali –Treasurer, Mrs. Janice Pettit –Sunshine Coordinator, Mrs. Helen Sarky –Secretary. Thank you to Ms. Carol Geis for her service as treasurer for the past 3 years. May the Lord abundantly our Sodality!
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We want to invite our youth (ages 12-17) to rejoin the newly organized MYO group.
Covid has stop us from having regular meetings and it’s time to bring us together again.
I would like to invite both parents and their children for an informational potluck lunch after Mass on Sunday, Dec 5th to share our ideas with you. We will provide the main course and we ask that you bring your favorite side or dessert to share.
Mrss. Diane Majrouh, Nicole Maamari & Jennifer Batshoun will be leading the MYO.
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Maronite Catechism for Children
Classes start January 9, 2022: Sunday, After the Divine Liturgy.
New Formation Center (Old rectory)
THE REGISTRATION FORM IS HERE
SaintAnthonyCincinnati@gmail.com
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R.A.F.C.A.
Religion And Formation
for Christian Adults
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Friday, November 19, 7:00 pm
Bishop Elias: Graduating Saints
Meeting ID: 82982889585
Passcode: 577960
a ministry of St. Anthony of Padua, Maronite Catholic Church - Cincinnati
REGISTER TO TEACH
REGISTER TO LEARN!
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By November 20th, 11:59pm Beirut Time, every Lebanese living abroad who won’t be in Lebanon on elections day should make sure they register on the official government website.
The requirements:
- A Lebanese passport, ID or Ekhraj kaid for registration (expired ok for registration, not ok for voting)
- Proof of residency (local ID, visas, work permit etc.)
- Be born on or before March 30, 2001
STEP 1️⃣ - Get started
- Go on the website: https://diasporavote.mfa.gov.lb and enter your contact details.
- Open the email from noreply@mfa.gov.lb and follow the link attached.
- Choose to proceed in Arabic, English, French, Spanish or Portuguese.
- Fill in the information about your current country of residence (where you will vote from).
- ‼️ Your Diplomatic Mission should be the nearest consulate/embassy to you (where you will vote).
STEP 2️⃣ - Tell them about you
- If you chose Arabic, enter the information in Arabic letters.
- You won’t be found otherwise.
- Click on your name in the records, and review your information.
- If you chose a language other than Arabic,
- fill in all your personal information and proceed.
STEP 3️⃣ - Send them the required identification
- Upload a copy of your Lebanese citizenship (Lebanese passport or ID etc.).
- Upload a copy of foreign residency (foreign passport or ID, visa etc.)
- Supported file formats are only pdf, .jpg and .jpeg.
- File size should be no more than 5MB.
- If you get a never ending spinning wheel, start again.
- Take a screenshot of the message as proof of submission.
*STEP 4️⃣ - Await confirmation *
- A confirmation should come from noreply@mfa.gov.lb.
- It may take weeks to get the email, especially if you filled the forms in a language other than Arabic.
- If it’s not in your inbox, check your junk mail folder.
Congratulations! You are all set to make your voice heard in 2022!
Voting is our most important right and Lebanon needs us now more than ever! Please do your part!
More information and resources to help you register, vote and learn about the alternative Lebanese political parties, go to https://www.uniteddiasporalb.com/elections
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NAM Christmas Dinner: NAM members and guests are invited to a Christmas dinner get-together on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM at Dead Low Brewing, 5959 Kellogg Ave. Each attendee is responsible for his/her meal and beverage purchase. Reservations must be made in advance. If you are planning to attend, please contact Barb Ganim at 513/321-9405 no later than Thursday, December 6, 2021. For any questions, please call Rose Abiradi at 513/321-0033.
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To Katie Stewart Misleh garnering the most votes in Forest Hills’ school board race in last week’s elections, running with the "Four For Forest Hills" on a platform against critical race theory being taught in schools. Hard work pays off!
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The ordained are sent forth every week to bring the Eucharist to the sick and homebound of the Parish Family. Visitation can be weekly or bi-weekly depending on the health of the homebound individual. Out of respect to every individual's privacy, we simply ask that the family of the individual contacts the church. Please call Church directly at 513-961-0120 or complete the form VISIT TO THE SICK at: www.staparish.org
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St. Anthony’s prayer chain. We pray for each other.
Our prayer chain is so far 22+1 prayer warriors strong, from its launching on Pentecost!
Please register to be a prayer warrior and share your prayer intentions.
Praying for others strengthens relationships, both with each other and with God the Father.
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FOOD PREPARATION
All hands are needed!
Friday 19: Kibbee & tabbouli
@ 10:00 AM
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Through the efforts of Mrs. Helen Feghali, Comey & Shepherd is donating our church an AED machine.
Be present on Friday, Nov. 19 at 1:00 pm for training.
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Great food! Awesome Entertainment! Most Loving people! Security provided! Family-oriented! Raffle & Prizes! Very affordable!
Prayer at Midnight!
Only 120 persons Limited capacity for social distancing
$65/Adult -- $25 (ages 7-11) -- Under 7 Free
Tickets available after the Saturday & Sunday Liturgies
NO tickets at the door
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When planning your estate
Please consider supporting your spiritual home of St. Anthony of Padua through Legacy Giving, (a tax-deductible way of giving through your will, insurance policy, retirement assets, or charitable trust). With God you will always receive more than what you give.
Consider your Church as one of your children…
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Something to think about:
"Dan Rather, CBS anchor, once asked Mother Teresa what she said during her prayers. She answered, "I listen." So Dan turned the question and asked, "Well then, what does God say?" Mother Teresa smiled with confidence and answered, "He listens."
For an instant, Dan didn't know what to say.
"And if you don't understand that," Mother Teresa added, "I can't explain it to you."
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2530 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, 45206
Telephone: 513-961-0120 || Fax: 513-861-5075 || email:saintanthonycincinnati@gmail.com
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