Catholic Church of the East
News and Events
Archdiocese of
Saint James the Apostle
Welcomes You!
2012
Prayer for the Church
Heavenly Father, author and inspirer of all things holy,
hear our prayers for our Church.
Send forth Your Spirit that we may humbly be guided by your Divine Will.inspiration and renewal of all your faithful.
Touch our hearts with true generosity to raise up a house of God for the
We pray Thee, O Almighty and Eternal God,
who through Jesus Christ hast revealed Thy glory to all nations, confession of Thy name.
to preserve the works of Thy mercy;
that Thy Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue, with unchanging faith,
in thee
We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Pro-Life Movement Catholic Church
of the East
STANDING TO SAVE A LIFE
Join us as we continue to support life in prayering to end abortion. Become a member of our Church family team in joining us in prayer to pray for all the unborn children, that they may see life and live life for ever. Call us today and join with us in standing in front of clinics all over the United States to pray for all mothers and the unborn so that we can save a life and stop killing the unborn Children.
If defending innocent children from death and reaching out in practical charity to help pregnant women in need is simply a "personal agenda," then what is the Church's agenda! Can it be possible to not include this? (See James 1:27)
"The gift of a child is from God given to all parents"- Archbishop R. Musallam
News from Ohio
Funeral Holy Mass for Samual Abraham at St. Mary's Parish On Thursday at 10:00a.m. Main Celebrant The Most Rev. Ramzi R. Musallam.
News from Pennsylvania
News From Pottsville, PA
Saint Ann's Cathedral Masses
Every Sunday Mass is held at 10:30a.m. at Saint Ann's Cathedral in Pottsville, Pennsylvania 912 West Market St. Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Call Cathedral Office for more information!
Sacrament of Confirmation
Sixteenth new members were Confirmed at Saint Ann's Cathedral during Holy Mass on September 25, 2011 by His Excellency Most Rev. Ramzi R. Musallam Archbishop. During Holy Mass Abp Musallam welcomed the Most Rev. Alphonse Mascherino Alux. Bishop in the Archdiocese of Saint James CCE.
Mass of Thanksgiving St. Ann's Cathedral Pottsville, PA
On November 21, 2012 Solemn Holy Mass for Thanksgiving will be held at the Cathedral at 5:00p.m. Holy Mass will celebrated by His Excellency Most Rev. Ramzi R. Musallam Archbishop assisted by Church seminarians.
Mass of Thanksgiving of the Founding of the Diocese of Saint Paul the Apostle in the Philippines.
The Most Rev. Ramzi R. Musallam Archbishop celebrated at the 10:30A.M. Holy Mass of Thanksgiving with members of the Archdiocese that were present at Saint Ann's Cathedral of the Catholic Church of the East/ ACC in remembering Our Church in the Philippines on its Founding Anniversary February 17, 2012.
We join together united as One in the Body of Christ the Church with our brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Saint Paul's Philippines.
Pirogies Sale at the Cathedral
Home made pirogies for $ 6.00 a dozen from the Cathedral of Saint Ann's during the Holy Season of Great Lent. you may pick up your order at the Cathedral or you may order by calling the Cathedral Office at 570-313-2898.
Russian Brotherhood Organization of the USA
Presentation Meet at Saint Ann's Cathedral on May 17, 2012 Meeting to be held at the Cathedral Parish Center at Holy Mass.
Every one is invited to contact the Diocese for more information on the Life Insurance through the Russian Brotherhood Organization. Call the Cathedral today for more information!
Minor Elevations
Seminarian Keith Fray from the Arabic Catholic Church Seminary to be elevated at Saint Ann's Cathedral of the Arabic Catholic Church on May 17, 2012 by His Excellency Most Rev. Ramzi Musallam during the 10:30a.m. Holy Mass. All are welcome!
Seminarian Joseph Jevitts from the Arabic Catholic Church Seminary to be elevated to all the Minor Orders of the Church up to Sub-deacon at Saint Ann's Cathedral of the Arabic Catholic Church during the 10:30a.m. Solemn Holy Mass of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist June 24, 2012.
Sub-deacon Joseph Jevitts will be elevated to the Deaconate of Christ in the Arabic Catholic Church at Saint Ann's Cathedral on July 29 at 4:00p.m. All are invited to attend the Liturgy at the Cathedral.
Cathedral Fund Drive
Saint Ann's Cathedral is inviting the community to participate in a fund drive for our local counties who have been effected by the flood.
Following items to be collected cleaning items to be used and bags. You can drop of your donated items at the Cathedral every day at 4:30p.m. and Saturday all day 9-6p.m. or you may call the Cathedral to make an appointment to drop your donations.
Minor Elevation of the Church
Elevation to Minor Orders of the Church. On October 23, 2011 at Saint Ann's Cathedral Bishop Musallam will elevate to Tonsure Keith Frey member of Saint Ann's Cathedral during the 10:30a.m. Holy Mass. We ask all faithful to pray for our brother in Christ.
Mass of Corpus Christi
Solemn Holy Mass of Corpus Christi will be celebrated at Saint Ann's Cathedral Parish following Holy Mass procession around the Church with the four altars. June 10, 2012 10:30a.m.
Solemn Holy Mass of Corpus Christi will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Parish following Holy Mass procession around the Church to the four altars. June 10, 2012 at 3:00p.m.
Masses of
All Saints and All Souls Day
November 1,& 2, 2012 Masses for all Saints and All Souls Day to be held at the Cathedral at 7:00p.m. Names of the faithful departed will be read after each Mass. Send us today the names of your loved once's to be remembered.
Jobs at the Cathedral for the Community Members
Saint Ann's Cathedral offers Jobs daily to all members of the Community. Come visit us today and ask to see how can you work through Amazon.Com and other respected companies.
Visit our Cathedral office to apply.
Youth Association
Halloween Party at the Cathedral Center for all of the youth of the Church and community at 6:00p.m. all are welcome to attend October 30, 2012.
Cathedral Gift Shop
Saint Ann's Cathedral Gift Shop is open before and after all masses. All donations from the gift shop to help the soup kitchen for the Cathedral.
Cathedral Thrift Shop
The Cathedral sponsors a thrift shop that is open daily to help our Community Soup Kitchen. Donations of items can be donated to the Thrift Shop or you may come and buy.
Thrift Shop is open daily
Cathedral Soup Kitchen
Saint Ann's Cathedral is seeking people who can support the apostolet of a Soup Kitchen for the Archdiocese. Your generosity is support is needed!
Donations can be sent:
Saint Ann's Cathedral
912 West Market St.
Pottsville, PA 17901
Telephone # 570-31....
Arabic Catholic Church Seminary
Seminarians of the Catholic Church of the East / Arabic Catholic Church will began Seminary Classes August 5, 2012. All members of the Church are asked to pray for the new seminarians of the Church and for the spiritual growth of the Church.
NEW SIGNS ON STATE HIGHWAY
Saint Ann's Church is happy to announce of the new Church signs on local state roads and on interstate I 80 Highway. Thank you to the Cathedral members of your donations and support.
PRO-CATHEDRAL WINTER DONATIONS
Holy Redeemer Parish continues to thank all members and friends of our Church who had contributed donations to up keep the parish and its mission. We kindly ask all faithful to remember
Holy Redeemer Pro-Cathedral.We kindly thank you for your generosity and support to the Pro-Cathedral. All donations can be sent to:
Holy Redeemer Pro-Cathedral
7080 Douglas Rd.
New Millport, PA 16861
Anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving
On February 6, 2013 Mass of Thanksgiving of Christ the Redeemer Parish which was known as Saint Ann's Church the first Arabic Catholic Church in our Archdiocese and in the USA.
The Most Rev. Ramzi R. Musallam Archbishop was the Principal Celebrant at the Solemn Holy Mass of Thanksgiving of Christ the Redeemer Parish in New Millport, PA.
The Name Saint Ann's Church was transfered to the Cathedral name in Pottsville since it was the First Parish in the Church to have the Title Cathedral in our Church.
Today we continue to pray for the work of our Holy Church in spreading the Holy Gospel of life to those who wish to be part of our Apostolic Church.
Mount Carmel PA
CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE EAST
ARCHDIOCESE OF SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE
AND THE ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL
REQUEST THE HONOR OF YOUR PRESENCE
AT THE SOLEMN CONSECRATION OF
OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH
110 EAST AVE. AND HICKORY ST.
MOUNT CARMEL, PENNSYLVANIA
SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
NOVEMBER TWENTIETH IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD TWO THOUSAND AND ELEVEN AT 3:00P.M.
New Church Rectory For Our Lady of Fatima
New Rectory for our Lady of Fatima in Mount Carmel, PA
The Most Rev. Ramzi R. Musallam and the Church Council had approved of the purchase of a new Rectory for our Lady of Fatima Arabic Catholic Church in Mount Carmel, PA on January 27, 2012 present was Helene Tomedi Parish Member to witness the closing on the house.
Pathways Thrift Shop
Local Thrift Store was donated to the new Our Lady of Fatima ACC in Mount Carmel, PA under 501c.3 EFFECTIVE as of February 1, 2012. Bishop Musallam and members of the Church were all present at the transfer of the local thrift shop to the Arabic Catholic Church.
Our Lady of Fatima Thrift Shops
Every Wednesday through Saturday our Church Thrift Shop will be open from 9:00a.m. till 4:30p.m.
The Thrift shop will help fund our Archdiocese Social services for the Community.
Pirogies Sale at the Our Lady of Fatima
Home made pirogies for $ 6.00 a dozen from the Cathedral of Saint Ann's during the Holy Season of Great Lent. you may pick up your order at Our Lady of Fatima Parish or you may order by calling the Parish Office at 570-933-0533.
Archdiocese Social Services
The Church will be reaching out to members of the Church and our Community for assisting in sheltering, clothing and food. Also the Church provides jobs through the Cathedral in Pottsville with local companies.
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
At our Lady of Fatima Parish a new Chapel has been dedicated for daily Masses and adoration to the Most blessed Sacrament.
Our Lady of Fatima Soup Kitchen
At Our Lady of Fatima Parish will host a Soup Kitchen to help our Community members to come and enjoy a free meal once week at the Church Hall. The Kitchen will be opened every Friday at noon till 2:00p.m. All are welcome!
Study Class on Mercy
Solemn Holy Mass of Corpus Christi to be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Parish at 3:00p.m. Following Holy Mass a procession around the Church to the Four Altars with the Blessed Sacrament. Members of Saint Ann's Cathedral and Our Lady of Fatima will take part of the procession on the Street. All are welcome!
Study Class on the
Stations of the Cross
Church members and the community is invited to attend the study class on the Stations of the Cross during the Holy Season of Great Lent every Thursday at 10:30a.m.
for more information you may call the Parish Office at
570-933-0355
Shanksville PA
Father Alphonse Mascherino died at the age of 69 in Somerset PA on Friday February 15, 2013 after the visit of Archbishop Ramzi Musallam who spent time in prayer with Father Mascherino saying the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Our dear brother now shares eternal home in heaven with all the saints. Our brother will be missed by all the faithful who were under his priestly pastorate and especially of Flight 93 Memorial Chapel.
Funeral Holy Mass of Father Alphonse Mascherino On Wednesday February 20, 2013 at 10:00a.m. Saint Peters Roman Catholic Church in Somerset, PA.
Funeral Holy Mass in Dowingtown PA for Father Alphonse Mascherino
in his home parish will be held at 11:00a.m. on Friday February 22, 2013.
On Saturday February 23, 2013 Memorial Mass will be held for Father Alphonse Mascherino founder of Flight 93 Memorial Chapel. The Most Rev. Ramzi R. Musallam Archbishop will be the Principal Celebrant. Priests and visiting clergy will be present at the Holy Mass. Come join us as we celebrate the life of our Founder, brother and friend. Contributions in Memory of Father Alphonse Mascherino can be sent to:
Flight 93 Memorial Chapel
1502 Stutzmantown Rd.
Friedens, PA 15541
Office: 814-444-8339
On January 24, 2013 Father Alphonse Mascherino had handed the Chapel and properties to the Catholic Church of the East and entrusted Bishop Ramzi Musallam to be his successor of the Chapel.
The Chapel is now owned by the Archdiocese and will be open to all people of God of all backgrounds of faith.
Father Alphonse will be remembered in our Church and in our hearts forever! We love you Father and pray for us in heaven.
On September 11, 2013 will mark Televeth Year anniversary of Flight 93 in Shanksville PA.
The Most Rev. Ramzi R. Musallam Archbishop will be the principal celebrant at Flight 93 Memorial Chapel. Come and join us as we remember the fallen heroes of Flight 93.
Holy Mass at the Chapel is celebrated every Sunday at 11:00a.m.
+Most Rev. Ramzi R. Musallam Bishop
On March 11, 2013 Holy Mass will be offered in Thanksgiving of the founding of Flight 93 Memorial Chapel will be celebrated by Bishop Ramzi R. Musallam at 3:00p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Christ the King Church in Johnstown more information to Come soon.
News from Connecticut
Saint Mark's Catholic Church of the East in Milford CT will welcome the Most Rev. Ramzi Musallam on Friday 15, 2012 during the Solemn Mass to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 7:00p.m.
December 3, 2012 Bishop Ramzi Musallam Baptized Admire Yousef Musallam at Saint Mark's Parish in Milford, Ct.
News from Paterson New Jersey
New Churches to be welcomed in the Arabic Catholic Church / Catholic Church of the East. Most Rev. Ramzi R. Musallam and Brother Keith Fray from the Cathedral will be meeting with the new members of the Churches for planing a special Holy Mass as a new mission communities in the Archdiocese. More to be announced.
News from Orlando Florida
Our Lady of Queen of Peace Church
Father Michael Smith Pastor
Orlando Florida
Sunday Masses
3:00p.m.
News in the Archdiocese
We are happy to announce and welcome Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Ocoee Florida into the Arabic Catholic Church / CCE. The Church and grounds to be consecrated on January 13, 2013 at 3:00 O'clock in the afternoon and Mass will be celebrated by His Excellency the Most Rev. Ramzi R. Musallam Archbishop. We kindly ask all the faithful to join with us in prayer in welcoming our newest Church in the Archdiocese.
Father Michael Smith Jr. will be appointed by the Archbishop to be the Pastor of the Church. Appointment is effective on January 13, 2013.
Archdiocese News
The Archdiocese has established a building fund for the purchase of the new Church Cathedral, Rectory, and Church Hall. We kindly ask all members of the Church to contribute to the Building Fund. Your help in continuing the mission of the Church in building the kingdom of God is very important.
All Churches are urged to take a collection on Sunday after Christmas to help in the Building Fund of the Church.
Please send all donations to:
Catholic Church of the East
110 East Ave. Mount Carmel, PA 17851
Archdiocesan Retreat
Feast of Saint Ann's
Archdiocesan men and women Retreat to be held at Saint Ann's Cathedral of the Arabic Catholic Church Pottsville, PA. July 26, 2013 starting at 9:00a.m. till 3:00p.m. We ask all the ladies of the Diocese to Call the Cathedral Office to sign up! 570-313-2898 Reception will follow the Retreat at the Parish Center.
Holy Land Sponsorship
The Arabic Catholic Church in the USA Sponsor the Holy Land's Christian Schools who are facing a critical financial need. Prior to the beginning of the Intifada, The Holy Land Christian schools were running large deficits. These deficits have risen sharply this year as families are no longer able to pay tuition since there is no Jobs to be offered to many families who are in need. Schools are hard-pressed to cover operating costs, teachers salaries, maintenance, etc.We as the Arabic Catholic Church in America wishes to ask all our friends in the Church and friends of our Church to help our Holy Lands Christian schools in preserving there Christian presence.
Please send all donations to:
Catholic Church of the East
110 East Ave. Mount Carmel, PA 17851
Archbishop Office
Please be advised if a parish is removed and a clergy's name is not listed on this official site of the Catholic Church of the East that means they have been removed and or suspended from the Archdiocese in accordance of the Constitution and Laws of this Church.
The Catholic Church of the East is not part of any Communion with and is not affliated with any independent groups.
Catholic Church of the East in the
Holy Land
We are are happy to announce of of the New Mission of St. Thomas in Bethlehem Palestine Israel. We are also happy to announce of the incardination of Father Elias Abdo to the Catholic Church of East in Bethlehem.
We welcome Father Elias Abdo and his family and the faithful of Bethlehem to our Holy Church.
St. Thomas Center for Social
Rehabilitation
مركز مار توما للتأهيل الاجتماعي
بيت لحم اسرائيل فلسطين
Catholic Church of the East
On February 5, 2011 Catholic Church of the East Archdiocese of Saint James the Apostle USA has now and hereby the guidance of the Holy Spirit has granted the approval of Building a new St. Thamos Center for Social Rehabilitation in Bethlehem to meet the needs of the people of God through out Palestine, Israel
Father Elias Abdo Episcopal Vicar in the Holy Land will head this mission effective February 5, 2011.
St. Thomas Center for Social
Rehabilitation
مركز مار توما للتأهيل الاجتماعي
بيت لحم اسرائيل فلسطين
CCE Joining Hands to touch lives
Catholic Church of the East in the
Philippines
Diocese of Saint Paul
Archbishop's Appointment
The Rev. Father Mark Bung is now the Episcopal Vicar for the Diocese of Saint Paul in the Philippines. Appointment is effective as of Sunday July 1, 2012 on the Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul
Archdiocese Annual Appeal
So what does it mean? By reaching out to everyone in our Catholic community, and by working together in a positive way, we hope to accomplish a great deal this year.
The monies raised from the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal support our missions in the Church, our social programs, Parish Life and Evangelization, Archdiocesan Facilities and Maintenance and much more.
But it can’t be done without you. We need your help to make this year’s Diocesan Annual Appeal a successful one.
Checks can be sent to:
Catholic Church of the East
Archdiocese of Saint James
27 Main St.
New Millport, PA 16861
Church Liturgical family
Calender 2012
Church Calenders are now available for the Parishes in the Archdiocese of Saint James. Church Art Calenders with liturgical days of the year including feasts and solemnities are a donation of $3:00 each +s&h. Every parish can place there order with there parish information listed on the Calender. Contact the Archdiocese to place all orders.
Litany Devotions on Cards
Parishes in the Archdiocese can call the Chancery to order prayers card with beautiful images of our Lord and Mother, Pictures 8'' x10'' of our Lady and Christ with prayers on the back. Litanies for devotions on cards 4'' x 8'' Pastors are asked to order for your Church celebrations. The above listings are to be use as approved for the celebrations according to the Rite of this Church.
Sacramental Rituals Booklets
Baptism and Confirmation Ritual according to the Rite of the Arabic Catholic Church / Catholic Church of the East can be ordered by our Churches only.
Archdiocese Gift Shop
Gift Shop at the Cathedral is open daily and before all Holy Masses. Come and visit our Cathedral gift shop.
New Catechism of the Catholic Church of the East/ACC. The Most Rev. Ramzi R. Musallam has published a new Catechism of the Church consists of 497 questions and answers. You may order your copy by calling the Chancery to order your copy. Donation of $15.00
Church Calendars are available to receive a copy call the Chancery.
Stations of the Cross of the Church been published by Archbishop Ramzi Musallam. Stations in English with prayers in Arabic and English now are on sale by calling the Chancery Office to order your copy. Donation of $15.00
Constitution of the Catholic Church of the East has been published for members of the Church. Order you copy today by Calling the Chancery Office to order your copy. Donation $15.00
Arabic Catholic Church, Our History, Faith, Teaching and Doctrine. Order your copy by calling the Chancery Office to order your copy. Donation of $15.00
Rosaries from the Holy Land. You many get your hand made Rosary from the Holy Land by Calling the Chancery Office to order. Donation of $15.00
Statue Our Lady of Guadalupe 10'' hight by 3 1/2'' Donation $15.00
Churches can order 7 day candles cases of 12 Donation $42.00, votive candles case of 50 Donation $30.00, votive glass holders in size of 2'' 10 in a case red in color and 12'' plastic sold by one each in red,white, green or blue Donation of $45.00, Easter Baptismal Candles 4ft $150.00, Baptismal candles 8'' Donation of $80.00 and altar candles call for pricing by calling our gift shop at the Cathedral.
Charcoals for burning of incenses box of 100 donation of $35.00 +PSH
St. Ann's Church on paper holder of the inside and out side
donation of $5.00
St. Ann's Post Cards are a donation of 2/ $1.00
T-Shirts of Saint Ann's Cathedral donation of $10.00
Coffee Mug of St. Ann's donation of $10.00
Magnet Calender 2011 donation of $5.00
Magnet Calender 2011 donation of $5.00
