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We would like to announce new babies in our community:

 2006

Alec George, son of proud parents  Elias & Manal Issa, who was born on Monday, April 3rd, 2006.

 

 2005

Mark, son of proud parents  Bassam & Micheline Monzer, who was born on Monday, July 11th, 2005.

Michelle, daughter of proud parents Milad & Rita Abou Khaled, who was born on Tuesday, July 12th, 2005.

Alexander Abraham, son of proud parents Abboud & Janine Kourieh, who was born on Wednesday July 13th, 2005.

 

 2004

  Luke Michael, son of proud parents  Pete & Angie Zogby, who was born on Wednesday, August 28th, 2004.

 

 2003

Alexis Ellie, daughter of proud parents  Elie & Therese Saleh, who was born on Saturday, December 13th, 2003, at Northside Hospital.

George Christopher, son of proud parents Simon & Giselle Endraos, who was born on Tuesday, October 7th, 2003.

Elias Pierre, son of proud parents Pierre & Joceline Maalouf, who was born on Friday, October 3rd, 2003.

Ethen John, son of proud parents Raymond & Samira Sassine, who was born on Monday, September 22nd, 2003.

Sam George, son of proud parents Randy & Peggy Yusif, who was born on Wednesday, August 6th, 2003.

Jake Anthony, son of proud parents Edgar & Vickie Jawdeh, who was born on Friday, August 1st, 2003.

Theresa Mary, son of proud parents Mitchel & Rebecca Joiner, who was born on Wednesday, June 4th, 2003.

Victor Sami, son of proud parents Sami & Nicole Hayek, who was born on Saturday, May 24th, 2003.

Sara Rene, daughter of proud parents Jad & Sonja Daye, who was born on Friday, May 16th, 2003.

  Joseph Tanios II & Sophia Diane, children of proud parents  Joseph & Rebecca Nassar, who were born on Wednesday, April 9th, 2003.

Isabel Mariam, daughter of proud parents Patrick & Sara Ghazal, who was born on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2003, in Northside Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia.

  Claude George, son of proud parents Sami & Carole Silfani, who was born on Friday, March 7th, 2003.

Adrian Michael, son of proud parents Michael & Lorraine Shartouny, who was born on Monday, February 24th, 2003.

James Anthony, son of proud parents Pierre & LeAnn Zeitouni, who was born on Saturday, February 15th, 2003.

 

 

 

 

The sympathy of St. Joseph Maronite Church is extended to:

 

The family of Lydia F. Diewock-Horn.  NLydia (mother of Bettina F. Alam) went to her eternal reward  on Tuesday, September 5th, 2006.

             Lydia is survived by her son, John H. Horn, III; daughter Bettina F. Alam; grandchildren, Jessica Horn, Jennifer Horn, Daniel Alam; and cousin, Erich Diewock and his wife, Joanne. 

A Funeral Service was celebrated on Friday, September 8th, at the Sunrise Chapel of Arlington Memorial Park in Atlanta, Georgia, at 11:00 a.m.

40 Day Memorial Divine Liturgy was held on Sunday, October 15th, at 9:00a.m., at St. Joseph Maronite Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 

 

Our beloved parishioner, Dr. Patrick John Doran’s family.  Patrick went to his eternal reward  on Monday, July 17th, 2006, at Wesley Woods after an extended illness.

Pat was a member of St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church.  He is survived by his brother Dennis Michael Doran of Atlanta.

             The family received friends at A.S. Turner & Sons, on Thursday, July 20th, 2006, from 6 until 8 in the evening, with the Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m.

              The Funeral Liturgy was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21st, 2006, at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, Atlanta.  After the burial in Decatur Cemetery, a mercy meal reception was held in St. Joseph’s parish hall.

40 Day Memorial Divine Liturgy was held on Sunday, September 3rd, at 9:00a.m., at St. Joseph Maronite Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 

 

Our beloved parishioner, Thomas Isaf’s family.  Evelyn went to her eternal reward  on Monday, July 17th, 2006.

             Tom is survived by Rowanda Maloof Isaf, his loving wife of 57 years; his children, Fred and wife, June, of Atlanta, Lou and wife, Robin, of Atlanta, Jim and wife, Ailene, of Seattle, Washington, and Steve and wife, Cynthia, of Atlanta; 12 grandchildren:  Julie, Thomas, Nassir, Justin, Christa, Haley, Jessica, Lindsey, Robert, Katherine, Nicholas, and Michael; his two sisters, Helen Hobbib of Holland, Pennsylvania, and Yvonne Lawless of Syracuse, New York; his mother-in-law, Adeline Maloof of Copperhill, Tennessee; and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

The family received friends at H.M. Patterson Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, Atlanta, on July 18th, 2006, from 6 until 8 in the evening, with the Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m. 

The Funeral Liturgy, in accordance with the Maronite Catholic Rite, was held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19th, at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Atlanta.  After the burial in Arlington Memorial Park, a mercy meal was held in St. Jude’s parish hall.

40 Day Memorial Divine Liturgy was held on Sunday, August 27th, at 11:00a.m., at St. Joseph Maronite Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

Our beloved parishioner, Nemr "Tiger" Najm’s family.  Nemr went to his eternal reward  on Wednesday, April 26th, 2006.

             Nemr is survived by his wife, Henriette Najm; sons, Elie Najm, Marcel Najm, Julian Najm; daughter, Graziella Boulus; 6 grandchildren; and sister, Angel Richa. 

The family received friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., and the Prayer Service was held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28th, 2006, at H.M. Patterson & Son, Arlington Chapel.

The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Saturday, April 29th, at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Atlanta, Georgia, at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment at Arlington Memorial Park, and a mercy meal.

 

The family of Georges Karam.  Georges (father of Elie & Amine Karam) went to his eternal reward on Monday, February 27th, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia.

A Memorial service was celebrated on Thursday, March 2nd, 2006, at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Atlanta, followed by a mercy meal in the church hall.

40 Day Memorial Divine Liturgy was held at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, April 30th at 11:00 a.m. 

 

  The family of Marie Andrea.  Marie (mother of Michael Andrea) went to his eternal reward on Monday, January 23rd, 2006 in Lebanon.

The funeral was held on Wednesday, January 25th at St. Maron Church in Lebanon.

40 Day Memorial Divine Liturgy was held at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, March 12th at 11:00 a.m. 

 

Mariette Bourghol’s family.  Mariette (sister of Madeleine Sandouk)  went to her eternal reward on Friday, January 20th, 2006, in New York.

The Funeral was held on Monday, January 23rd, 2006, in new York.

40 Day Memorial Divine Liturgy was held on Sunday, March 5th, at 11:00a.m., at St. Joseph Maronite Church in Atlanta Georgia.

 

Our beloved parishioner, Evelyn Ashkouti’s family.  Evelyn went to her eternal reward  on Tuesday, January 17th, 2006.

             Evelyn was predeceased by her husband Joseph Albert Ashkouti, who died on March 16th, 1970.  She was a member of the Cedar’s Club of Atlanta for over 50 years.  She is survived by two sons, Albert M. Ashkouti, his wife, Diane; Gerald J. Ashkouti, his wife, Jan; a daughter Diane A. Domit, her husband, Mitchell, and ten grandchildren.  She is also survived by two sisters, Rosalie D. Elkourie, Isabel D. Mansour, and sister-in-law, Mable Deraney.

The family received friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., and the Rosary Service was held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19th, 2006, at H.M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill Chapel.

The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Friday, January 20th, at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by a mercy meal in the church hall.

40 Day Memorial Divine Liturgy was held on Sunday, February 26th, at 11:00a.m., at St. Joseph Maronite Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

Mary Petro’s family.  Mary (mother of Tony Petro) went to her eternal reward on Friday, January 13th, 2006, in Mobile, Alabama.

             The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, January 16th, 2006, at St. Theresa the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church in Mobile, Alabama.

 

2005

  The family of Sobhi Azzi.  Sobhi went to his eternal reward on August 23rd, 2005 in Ottawa, Canada.

The Prayer Service was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 23rd and 24th at McEvoy funeral home.

The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Thursday, August 25th, at St. Sharbel Maronite Church in Ottawa, Canada.

40 Day Memorial was held at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. 

A Mercy Meal was held in St. Joseph Maronite Church Hall after the Liturgy.

 

  Our beloved parishioner, Norma Doran’s family.  Norma went to her eternal reward  on Monday, April 25th, 2005 at Emory University Hospital.

             Norma Ruth Rose Doran was born August 24th, 1921 at Salem Corners, MN in the upstairs bedroom of a farm house and spent her youth in the mid-west.  She graduated from Rochester High School in 1939.  During World War II she worked producing bomb sites for the war effort.  She and her husband resided in Fenton, MI for several years.  They moved to Atlanta in 1958. Her talents were in may areas.  She enjoyed gardening, wood carving, copper working, water aerobics and her favorite, adventures in eating.  In the late sixties she worked in the German Shepherd Assoc. of Atlanta and was the founder of Shagidor Kennels.  She did extensive work with the Atlanta Humane Society for many years and was a huge animal lover caring for up to eleven cats in her later years.  She worked for over fifty years with the mentally handicapped and challenged.  At the age of 60 she returned to school and attended Ga. State University adult classes in literature.  Recently at the age of 83 she returned to Emory University adult classes in literature.  During her life she was deeply involved with the Catholic Church, the last thirty-five years at St. Joseph’s Maronite Catholic Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, John James Doran and is survived by her sons, Dennis Michael Doran and Patrick John Doran both of Atlanta.

The family received friends from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 27th, 2005, with the Rosary Service at 6:15 p.m. at A.S. Turner & Sons.

The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Thursday, April 28th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Maronite Church.

 

 

 2004

Yousseff Abou Khaled’s family.  Yousseff, father of Milad abou Khaled, went to his eternal reward on Monday, June 7th, 2004, in Lebanon.

 

Our beloved parishioner, Lucille Barbara Najjar’s family.  Lucille went to her eternal reward  on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2004.

Lucille Najjar, born November 19th, 1932.  She is survived by daughter Laura Najjar Maloof, son-in-law Marion Najjar, son Joseph Najjar, daughter-in-law Elaine, grandchildren Marie, Catherine, Annie, Lauren and Tyler, sister Eva Solomon, niece and nephew, Elizabeth Rumanes Chebib, and Gary Solomon.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Najjar, brother Joseph Simon and sister Elizabeth Rumanes.

A Memorial Liturgy was celebrated on Thursday, June 24th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Maronite Church

 

Joseph Elias Smeen’s family.  Joseph went to his eternal reward on Saturday, March 13th, 2004, in Florida.

             The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, March 15th, 2004, at The Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Florida.

40 Day Memorial Divine Liturgy was held on Sunday, April 25th, at The Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Florida.

 

  Abdo Zeidan’s family.  Abdo went to his eternal reward on Wednesday, March 24th, 2004.

The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Friday, March 26th, 2004, at St. Maron Church in Lebanon.

40 Day Memorial Divine Liturgy was held on Sunday, May 9th, at St. Joseph Maronite Church and at St. Maron Church in Lebanon on the same day.

 

Our beloved parishioner, Elizabeth Simon Rumanes family.  Elizabeth went to her eternal reward  on Saturday, March 27th, 2004.

Elizabeth Simon Rumanes of Atlanta, born October 11th.  She is survived by daughter Elizabeth rumanes-Chebib, grandchildren Kalie Rose Chebib and Emily Elizabeth Chebib, son-in –law, Antoine Chebib, sisters, Eva Solomon and Lucille Najjar, niece and nephews, Laura Najjar Maloof, Joseph Najjar and Gary Solomon.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Simon.

The family received friends from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., and the Rosary Service was held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28th, 2004, at H.M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill Chapel.

 

The family of   Youssef El-Khoury, father of Antoine El-Khoury and Jeannette Abdallah.  Youssef went to his eternal reward on Friday, February 20th, 2004, in Gwinnett Medical Center, Georgia.

The Prayer service was held on Sunday, February 22 in the chapel of Tom M. Wages Funeral Service at 8:00 p.m. 

The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated in Lebanon on Sunday, February 29th, 2004.

 

May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

 

 

 

Congratulations to:

  • Elie & Diane Shartouny on their Wedding which took place at St. Joseph Maronite Church on Saturday, June 11, 2000.

  • Chawki & Catherine Lee Abdallah on their wedding which took place at St. Joseph Maronite Church on Saturday, September 29, 2000.

  • Edgar & Vickie Ann Abou Jaoude on their wedding which took place at St. Joseph Maronite Church on Saturday, October 21, 2000.

 

 

 

 

 

We would like to congratulate:

2006

Joseph Lawrence & Joelle Rita Enaam, children of proud parents Joe and Lisa Shediak, on their Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, May 14th, 2006, at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Nicholas Elie, son of proud parents Elie and Laura Germanos, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, February 26th, 2006, at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Michelle Alexandra, daughter of proud parents Milad and Marguerita Aleksandrova Abou Khaled, on her Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, January 8th, 2006, at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

2005

Tiger Julian, son of proud parents Julian and Hyonchu ye Najm, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, December 25th, 2005, at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Daniel Sharbel, son of proud parents Habib and Genevieve Abi-Sarkis, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, November 6th, 2005, at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Gabriela Rita, daughter of proud parents Charbel and Claudia Nicolas, on her Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, November 6th, 2005, at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mathieu Antoine, son of proud parents Francois and Michelle Sleiman, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Saturday, October 29th, 2005, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, in Taylors, South Carolina.

Meagan Emily, daughter of proud parents Hanania and Judy Nocheherly, on her Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, October 16th, 2005, at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

James Charbel, son of proud parents Gabriel and Viviane Toubia, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, April 24th, 2005, at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Shantal Sarkis, daughter of proud parents Sarkis and Brandi Hanna, on her Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, April 10th, 2005, at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

2004

Luke Michael, son of proud parents Peter and Angela Zogby, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, December 5th, 2004, at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Elie Joseph, son of proud parents Elie and Mary Smeen, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, November 28th, 2004, at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Joseph Sam, son of proud parents Joseph and Tiffany Chebeir, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, July 4th, 2004, at Saint Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sam George, son of proud parents Randy and Peggy Yousif, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, July 4th, 2004, at St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sara Rene, daughter of proud parents Jad and Sonja Daye, on her Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, April 25th, 2004, at Saint Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alexis Elie, daughter of proud parents Elias and Therese Saleh, on her Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, April 11th, 2004, at Saint Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

2003

Keara Grace, daughter of proud parents Kerry Sean and Jessica Hughes, on her Baptism which took place on Sunday, November 30th, 2003, at Saint Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Edward Alexander, son of proud parents Paul and Monica Hachem, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place onWednesday, November 26th, 2003, at Saint Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Anthony Joseph, son of proud parents Antoine and Rita El-Khoury, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place onSunday, October 5th, 2003, at Saint Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Teresa Mary, daughter of proud parents Mitchell and Rebecca Joiner, on her Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, July 20th, 2003, at Saint Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Joseph Elie, son of proud parents Elie and Nisrine Nasr, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Friday, June 20th, 2003, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, in Melbourne, Florida.

Adrian Michael, son of proud parents Michael and Lorraine Shartouny, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, May 18th, 2003, at Saint Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

James Anthony, son of proud parents Pierre and Le Ann Zeitouni, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place on Sunday, April 27th, 2003, at Saint Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Gabriel Joseph, son of proud parents Louis and Reem Ragy, on his Baptism and Confirmation which took place on January 29th, 2003, at Saint Joseph Maronite Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

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