St. Joseph Melkite Catholic Church

Special Church and Social Events
 



January 2004



February 2004



March 2004





April 2004



May 2004


St. Joseph Melkite Church
Annual Reverse Raffle

Grand Prize $5,000

Monday, May 17, 2004
6:30 pm cocktails 7:30 pm dinner
St. Joseph Family Center
610 W. Exchange St.
Akron, OH

To purchase your ticket and make a table reservation please call: Emaline Bolden, Sid & Freda Corbin, Chaker Fadel, Dianne Kalail, Fred Karm, Ken Azar and Gerrie Niam - or call the Church office (Anne) at 330-535-7364.

Each $100 raffle ticket includes hors devours, TWO full course dinners and all beverages for the entire evening!
 
 

Three Side Boards (Matching Numbers $10 each) and
50/50 Drawing Tickets: $5 each

Guests welcome!   Guest dinners: $30/person.

Door Prizes for $100 ticket holders
 



June 2004



July 2004



August 2004




September 2004




October 2004



LEBANESE
DINNER
SPONSORED BY
ST. JOSEPH MELKITE CATHOLIC CHURCH

THURSDAY
OCTOBER 14, 2003

ST. JOSEPH FAMILY CENTER
610 WEST EXCHANGE STREET   ·   AKRON, OHIO

SEATING 6:00 PM  —  SERVING 6:30 PM

DONATION:  $13 ADULTS   $7  CHILDREN UNDER 12

MENU:  GRAPE LEAVES, FATAYAR, GREEN BEANS, RICE, KIBBEE,
FATTOUSH, RICE PUDDING, BAKLAWA & MORE...ALL FOR ONE LOW PRICE!!

RAFFLE   —   CASH BAR
TAKE OUT AVAILABLE

FOR TICKETS/ TABLE RESEVATIONS CONTACT:

  Chaker Fadel  867-1873



November 2004



Sunday, November 21
following Divine Liturgy
Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
St. Joseph Church Hall
600 West Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio


Buffet: Includes Roast Beef, Turkey, Dressing, Potatoes, Gravy, Vegetables, Salad, Rolls, Dessert & More
  • Raffle Prizes - Five Acme Gift Certificates will be raffled
  • Catered by Jimmy and Phyllis Rodgers
DONATION $10 Adults - $5 Children (ages 6-12) - Under 5 Free
For tickets call any board member or call 330-535-7346
Purchase before Wednesday, November 19th

Invite a guest!



December 2004


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



January 2002


 



February 2002

St. Joseph Melkite Catholic Church
Presents

Compassion

A Contemporary Musical
Depicting the Ministry of Jesus Christ

JOHN 3:16

St. Joseph Melkite Church presents "Compassion", a contemporary musical depicting the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of His beloved desciple, Peter.  Compassion features over 100 members of the cast and crew from parishes throughout the Northeast Ohio area.  Please join us for this inspiring program.  There are two performances.  Admission is free, free-will offerings will be accepted the evening of the performances to defray expenses.

Compassion was performed at the 1997 World Youth Day events in Paris, France, and at St. Peter's Church in Manhattan, New York in March, 2000.

Friday & Saturday,
February 22 & 23, 2002
7:30 P.M.

St. Joseph Family Center
610 West Exchange Street
Akron, Ohio

More information call 330-535-7364
 



March 2002

St. Joseph Day

Banquet

Sunday, March 17, 2002

St. Joseph Family Center

Doors will open at 11:30 am after Liturgy

Door Prize Drawing and Gift Raffles

Donation

Adults: $15, Children 6 to 12 yrs: $7

Tickets available from any Church Board member

The committee must know by Monday, March 11th if you plan to attend, so that the correct amounts of food, etc. can be ordered. Call Emaline at 330 923-3738 for table reservations. If you are leaving a message be sure to state your name, phone number and the number of people who will be sitting at your table.

We look forward to celebrating this feast day with you and your family.

MENU

Pork Raphael
Lemon/Pepper Scrod
Meatless (red) Lasagna
Whipped Potatoes
Vegetables
Salad
Rolls
Coffee/Tea
Ice Cream Sundaes
 


Church Hall (entrance at rear)
600 West Exchange St.
Akron, OH  44302-1399

Fish Fry Hours: 4 to 7 pm

Price: Adults $6.00, Children 5 to 12 $3.00

Menu: Soup, choice of Fried or Baked Pollack; Fried or scalloped potatoes, Cole slaw or apple sauce.  Coffee, punch (Pop $0.50).

Deserts: Priced by the piece; pies, cakes, available by the piece or whole.

Dates offered: March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4 not the 11th or Good Friday.

Benefactor: St Joseph Melkite Catholic Church building fund



April 2002


 



May 2002


St. Joseph Melkite Church
Annual Reverse Raffle

Grand Prize $5,000

Tuesday, May 21, 2002
6:30 pm cocktails 7:30 pm dinner
St. Joseph Family Center
610 W. Exchange St.
Akron, OH

To purchase your ticket and make a table reservation please call: Al Ajamie, Emaline Bolden, Sid & Freda Corbin, Chaker Fadel, Dianne Kalail, Fred Karm and Gerrie Naim - or call the Church office at 330-535-7364.

Each $100 raffle ticket includes hors devours, TWO full course dinners and all beverages for the entire evening!
 
 

Three Side Boards (Matching Numbers $10 each) and
Door Prize Drawing Tickets: $10 each, Three for $25

Guests welcome!   Guest dinners: $25/person.

Door Prizes for $100 ticket holders
 



June 2002


 



July 2002


 



August 2002

August Fund Raiser Luncheon
August 18, 2002
 Donations may be made to St. Joseph Melkite Church
Sponsored by Chaker J. Fadel

Lunch in the Church hall immediate following Liturgy (about 11:20 am)


Lunch will be a combination of
Lebanese and American food.

In memory of:

Roseline Marie Fadel-Kleiza
1930 to 1969
Daughter of Massoud (`51) and Lena Fadel (`95) and mother of Annemarie and Cindy Kleiza

and
 
 

Christine Fadel-Schaffer
1962 to 1998

Daughter of Ferris and Diane Fadel 


 
 



September 2002


POSTPONED

A Night
       at the
     Races


Friday, September TBD, 2002

St. Joseph Church Social Hall
(Rear Entrance of Church Building)
600 West Exchange St. - Akron, OH 
Doors Open 6:30 PM - Post Time 7 PM 

Donation $5 Adults Only

Includes the following: 

Mostaccioli
Hot Dogs
Italian Sausage
Potato Salad
Fresh Vegetables
Relish Tray
Dessert
Coffee & Pop Free!
Beer $1

To Purchase a Horse, Advertise in the Race Program, or Reserve Tickets, call… 

Larry 330-848-2907 or Helen 330-864-4546 

Own a Horse and/or Buy an Ad
Place your orders now!

Buy and name your own horse(s) at a low $20 each! If your horse wins the race, you win $100.  Ten races.  You can buy as many horses as you wish. 

Ads for race form book must be in by September 28th. Card size $25.  1/3 of a page for $50.

Full Page for $100: "Sponsor" $50 (10 plus) 

Send logo, business card, and all ad information to:

Larry Shay 
2563 Kensington Place
Akron, OH 44314

Make checks payable to St. Joseph Melkite Church-memo: "Race" 

Your donation benefits St. Joseph Church


 
 



October 2002



Lebanese Dinner Fund Raiser

Full Course Lebanese Dinner Buffet

Thursday, October 17th

St Joseph Family Center

610 West Exchange St - Akron, OH

Seating Begins at 6:00 PM
Dinner at 6:30 PM

Donation: Adults $12; Children 6-12  $7; 5 and under are free

Tickets and/or table reservations call…

330 535-7364 (9am-1pm) or Emaline Bolden 330 923-3738
Reservations due by Oct 13th

Menu:
Kibbi
Rolled Grape Leaves
Rice
Fatayer (Spinach and Meat Pies)
Lebanese Salad (Fattoush)
Green Beans
Deserts: Rice Pudding and Baklava
Coffee, tea, etc
Cash Bar

Door Prize Drawing

Fund Raiser



November 2002


Sunday, November 24
following Divine Liturgy
Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
St. Joseph Family Center
610 West Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio


Buffet: Includes Roast Beef, Turkey, Dressing, Potatoes, Gravy, Vegetables, Salad, Rolls, Dessert & More
  • ACME Gift Certificates (drawing with each dinner ticket)
  • Door Prize Drawing
  • Cash Bar
DONATION $15 Adults - $7 Children (ages 6-12) - Under 5 Free
For tickets call any board member or call 330-535-7346
Purchase before Monday, November 18th

Invite a guest!




December 2002

St. Nicholas Day Celebration
December 8

Fund Raiser Brunch
Sponsored by John and Josephine Rogers in memory of their children.

St. Nicholas of Myra will come to Divine Liturgy on December 8th and lead all the children of St. Joseph Parish to the Church Social Hall where they, along with their parents, will present a very short program for the adults.  Immediately after we will convene in the Church Social Hall for brunch.

If you wish, you may bring a personalized gift to give to your kids/grandchildren/godchild no matter what their age.  Be sure to gift wrap and put a name tag on your package and place it under the tree in the Church Hall before Liturgy begins on December 8th.  Questions call 330-864-4546.
 
 
























































January 2001

January 10th, 2001 - Welcome
The Council of Catholic Women

We welcome a group of women mostly from Wooster, Ohio who will be attending Liturgy at St. Josephs at 10 O'clock in the morning.  We would like as many parishioners as possible to meet and greet these ladies.
 
 




February 2001



February Fund Raiser Luncheon
February 18, 2001

Sponsored by Helen Cory and Vito and Angie Cea



March 2001
St. Joseph Day

Banquet

Sunday, March 18, 2001

St. Joseph Family Center

Doors will open at 11:30 am after Liturgy

Door Prize Drawing and Gift Raffles

Donation

Adults: $15, Children 6 to 12 yrs: $6

Tickets available from any Church Board member

The committee must know by Monday, March 12th if you plan to attend, so that the correct amounts of food, etc. can be ordered. Call Edna at 869-6663 for table reservations. If you are leaving a message be sure to state your name, phone number and the number of people who will be sitting at your table.

We look forward to celebrating this feast day with you and your family.



April 2001

Charity Luncheon
Fund Raiser - April 29th, 2001

After Divine Liturgy in Church Social Hall
Sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Sid Corbin

The funds donated at this luncheon will be given to local charities.



May 2001

Happy Birthday Father Philip - May 6th, 2001

Everyone's Welcome to come down to the Church Hall after Liturgy to celebrate Father's Birthday and have coffee and cake.


May 17, 2001
His Beatitude Gregory III

will be visiting Akron.  On Thursday evening, there will be Patriarchal Vespers at St. Joseph Melkite Church at 6 PM.  A reception and banquet will be held at St. Joseph Family Center following Vespers.

Proud and thankful to be a Melkite Catholic.  Our Patriarch, Gregory III is the 172nd Successor of St. Peter in Antioch.


St. Joseph Melkite Church
Annual Reverse Raffle

Grand Prize $5,000

Tuesday, May 22, 2001
6:30 pm cocktails 7:30 pm dinner
St. Joseph Family Center

Tickets may be purchased from committee chairmen Ron Maghes, AL Ajamie, Fred Karm and Chaker Fadel

Each $125 ticket includes one lottery number, two dinners and beverages for the entire evening.

Mini Raffle (Side Board): Four winners

$10/Ticket - 3/$25

Prizes make up 1/2 of the purse
example: if $2000.00 is collected, prizes will be
1st - $400.00
2nd - 300.00
3rd - 200.00
4th - 100.00



June 2001



July 2001

Indoor Picnic Luncheon
Fund Raiser - July 15th, 2001

After Divine Liturgy in Church Social Hall
In memory of John and Josephine Rodgers.
Sponsored by their children.



August 2001

Arts and Crafts Fair
Saturday, August 11th, 2001

9AM to 4PM in Church Social Hall


  • Baked Goods
  • Birdhouses
  • Flower Arrangements
  • Religious Articles
  • Candles
  • Back-to-School Items
  • Food and Refreshment area
  • More

To sell your wares, each table costs $20 and is nonrefundable.
If you wish to participate, contact Phyllis or Helen.



September 2001

Sunday September 23, 2001

Spaghetti Luncheon Fundraiser

Proceeds will go the September 11, 2001 disaster relief funds.
St. Joseph Church Hall directly after the 10AM Liturgy.



October 2001
Friday October 5th, 2001

A Night
       at the
     Races


Friday, October 5, 2001

St. Joseph Church Social Hall
(Rear Entrance of Church Building)
600 West Exchange St. - Akron, OH 
Doors Open 6:30 PM - Post Time 7 PM 

Donation $5 Adults Only

Includes the following: 

Mostaccioli
Hot Dogs
Italian Sausage
Potato Salad
Fresh Vegetables
Relish Tray
Dessert
Coffee & Pop Free!
Beer $1

To Purchase a Horse, Advertise in the Race Program, or Reserve Tickets, call…

Larry 330-848-2907 or Helen 330-864-4546 

Own a Horse and/or Buy an Ad
Place your orders now!

Buy and name your own horse(s) at a low $20 each! If your horse wins the race, you win $100.  Ten races.  You can buy as many horses as you wish. 

Ads for race form book must be in by September 28th. Card size $25.  1/3 of a page for $50.

Full Page for $100: "Sponsor" $50 (10 plus) 

Send logo, business card, and all ad information to:

Larry Shay 
2563 Kensington Place 
Akron, OH 44314

Make checks payable to St. Joseph Melkite Church-memo: "Race" 

Your donation benefits St. Joseph Church



Lebanese Dinner Fund Raiser

Full Course Lebanese Dinner Buffet

Thursday, October 25th

St Joseph Family Center

610 West Exchange St - Akron, OH

Seating Begins at 6:30 PM
Dinner at 7:00 PM

Donation: Adults $15; Children 6-12  $7; 5 and under are free

Tickets and/or table reservations call…

535-7364(10am-2pm) or Emaline Bolden 923-3738
Reservations due by Oct 21st

Menu:
Kibbi Sineyee
Rolled Grape Leaves
Rice with Chicken
Fatayer (Spinach Pies)
Lebanese Salad (Fatoosh)
Homus with Tahini
Deserts: Baklava
Coffee, tea, etc
Cash Bar

Door Prize Drawing Raffle

Fund Raiser



November 2001

Las Vegas Nights
St. Joseph Family Center


 

November 8th thru November 11th
Thursday thru Sunday
6:00 pm to 8:00 am
 

November 15th thru November 18th
Thursday thru Sunday
6:00 pm to 8:00 am

Poker Tournament
3:30 pm to 8:00 am

Regular Operation
6:00 pm to 8:00 am

Questions? (330) 535-3950





Sunday, November 18
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
St. Joseph Family Center
610 West Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio


Buffet: Includes Roast Beef, Turkey, Dressing, Potatoes, Normandy Vegetables, Salad, Rolls, Dessert & More
  • Turkey Raffle
  • 50/50 Drawing
  • Cash Bar
DONATION $15 Adults - $6 Children (ages 4-11)
For tickets call 535-7346 or 864-4546 or see any board member
Purchase before Monday, November 12th

Invite a guest who cannot afford this meal and he/she would be really thankful for your generosity!




December  2001

St. Nicholas Day Celebration
December 9th

Fund Raiser Brunch

St. Nicholas of Myra will come to Divine Liturgy on December 9th and lead all the children of St. Joseph Parish to the Church Social Hall where they will present a very short program for the adults.  Immediately after we will convene in the Church Social Hall for brunch.

If you wish, you may bring a personalized gift to give to your kids/grandchildren/godchild no matter what their age.  Be sure to gift wrap and put a name tag on your package and place it under the tree in the Church Hall before Liturgy begins.  Questions call 330-864-4546.

Sponsored by Annetta Karam in memory of her husband Dr. Harvey Karam.


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