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St. George Maronite Church a parish of the The Syriac Maronite Patriarchal Church of Antioch
An Eastern Catholic Church of the West Syriac Antiochene Tradition
Rev. Ghassan Mattar, MLM, Pastor San Antonio, TX
Weekday Divine Liturgy has reverted back to regular schedule Tuesday 5:30 PM Wednesday-Friday 12:00 Noon
Season of Epiphany
Sunday of the Faithful Departed
With the sweet fragrance of this incense we remember, Lord, the faithful departed. In faith they ate your body, drank your blood, and went to sleep in your hope. Indeed, the righteous sleep in faith, putting their hope in resurrection. They await Christ to come and give them their reward: "That which eyes have not seen, nor ears have heard, nor what occurred to the human heart," -this is indeed the glory prepared for them. We heard the Son saying: "When the dead hear the living voice of God, they shall arise without corruption: those who did good, for a new life; those who did wrong, for judgment."
Taken from the Qolo of the Sunday of the Righteous & Just Holy Qurbono Icons used on this site are from The Maronite Icons, ©1999 by DAR SADER Publishers, used by permission. To purchase this book click here.
All Are Welcome
St. George Maronite Church is a parish of the Syriac Maronite Patriarchal Church of Antioch, a self-governing Eastern Catholic Church in full communion with the Pope of Rome, Benedict XVI. We are the only Eastern Catholic Church in San Antonio. All Catholics share the same faith yet Eastern Catholics express that faith though their own various Traditions. Maronites have their own hierarchy and clergy (bishops, priests, and deacons), operate under a separate Code of Canon Law called the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches, and have both a different liturgical calendar and lectionary.
For answers to some commonly asked questions about our church, visit the Question and Answers (Q&A) link on your left. This web site has been designed to provide all who are interested in the Maronite community of St. George a place to gain valuable information about our culture, traditions, and activities. We invite everyone to come worship with us this Saturday or Sunday and see the richness and beauty of the Maronite Qurbono (Mass). All Catholics may fulfill their Sunday obligation with us. To see a directional map to St. George click on the link. See our current Bulletin
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Schedule for |
Schedule for |
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The Qurbono (Divine Liturgy*) |
other Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) |
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Qurbono Times* | Mystery of Healing (Confession) | |
| Sunday |
8:00 AM & 11:00 AM |
30 minutes before Liturgy and upon request | |
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Monday |
No Liturgy |
Mystery of Holy Initiation (Baptism/Chrismation)** |
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| Tuesday | 5:30 PM† |
Parents and Sponsors must contact the Pastor |
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| Wednesday | 12:00 Noon | Mystery of Crowning (Marriage)** | |
| Thursday | 12:00 Noon | Contact the Pastor one year one year prior to crowning | |
| Friday | 12:00 Noon | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM | Tuesday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM | |
| Sick and Hospitalized | |||
| Contact the Pastor for visitation | |||
| Lebanese Luncheon | |||
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Last Sunday of the Month after 11:00 AM Liturgy |
*Regular Schedule.
***Great Lent Schedule
†Maronite Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will follow the evening Qurbono.
** Although there are exceptions, these Holy Mysteries are generally performed only for Maronites. If you have any questions, please contact the Pastor or your local ordinary.
| Church Staff |
Telephone Numbers: |
Mailing address: |
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| Rev. Ghassan Mattar, M.L.M. | Pastor | Office: 210-690-9569 | St. George Maronite Church |
| Rev. Charles Khachan, M.L.M. | Associate Pastor | Hall: 210-696-5937 | 6070 Babcock Rd. |
| Raymond Casillas | Subdeacon | Fax: 210-690-5093 | San Antonio, Texas 78240 |
| Robert Beathe | Webmaster | ||
| Jo Ann Reed | Church Treasurer |
Early Learning Center: |
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| Pat Perillo | Director of Religious Education |
210-690-0410 |
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| Deborah Fernandez | Director of Cultural Arts (CAMP) |
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General Information: |
| K.T.Cockerell | Banquet Hall Manager | CAMP/Religious Education | |
| Kat Prock | Early Learning Center | 210-690-0404 | |
| Fernando Fernandez | Athletic Director | Webmaster: | |
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