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Everyone is encouraged to join one or many of these worthy
organizations.
The following are the clubs and organizations that exist at
Saint Maron’s Church.
Parish Advisory Board.
The Board consists of several lay people appointed to advise the Pastor on the spiritual,
social and financial needs of the community. They coordinate the activities of the Parish
family. They meet as needed.
Altar Society & St.
Anne’s Club. This is the organization of women who gather monthly to pray,
socialize and share ideas. They work diligently to raise funds for the various needs of
the Parish and for the poor. They meet the first Wednesday of the month (September-May)
Religious Education Commission.
This commission prepares the yearly Maronite Christian Formation program for grades K-8,
teaches the students, forms their Christian ideals and assists parents in the maturation
of the faith of the children. This commission plans special prayer days and fun days for
the children of the Parish. (Classes meet from 11:00am-noon, September-April)
Building and Maintenance
Commission. This commission assists in the maintenance of the church
properties, plans for needed repairs, and proposes and recommends alterations, additions
and new developments to the complex. They meet as needed.
Choir. This group of
fine people enhance our divine worships on Sunday and special liturgical celebration.
Ushers. They offer
their services on a rotating schedule in order to maintain good order at worship, to
welcome the community before liturgy and to coordinate activities related to worship.
Finance Commission. This
commission reviews the financial status of the Parish and reviews the cost projections for
all projects of the Parish. It advises the Pastor on certain financial issues that are
pertained to the parish. They meet as needed.
Readers. Readers
provide the special ministry of reading the Holy Scriptures. They also make special
announcements after the liturgy and assist in the liturgical celebrations. They follow a
four-month rotating schedule.
Altar Servers. These
individuals minister at the holy altar for liturgy. They also assist at special occasions
and celebrations.
Maronite Youth Organization.
These young people (13-17 years) meet on a monthly basis to pray and socialize. They also
serve Sunday’s Coffee and have few overnight retreats and an Annual conference.
Maronite Young Adults.
These young adults meet on a monthly basis to pray and socialize. They also have other
activities as retreats and have a dance group (Dabke).
Rental Commission.
This commission oversees the rental property of the church and take care of its
management.
Subsidy Commission.
This commission is to advise the Pastor on the matter of the tuition subsidy that the
parish offers to her children.
Decoration Commission.
This commission takes care of decorating the Altar for Sundays and special Feast days.
All members of the Parish family of Saint Maron’s are
encouraged to participate in the Parish clubs and organizations that match their special
gifts and allow them to serve Christ by serving one another and the Church.
If you are interested to serve any of the above organizations,
please contact Fr. sharbel at 379-2758.
Don’t ask, "What does my church do for me?," but
ask, "What am I doing and what can I do for my church?"
God Bless You All!
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