Saints
The spiritual father of Maronites.
Who is Saint Maron?
"Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us."
What is The Lord's Prayer (or Our Father)?
Pastor of our Parish.
Who is Father Tony Massad?
The first two sacraments of Initiation, these two are often given together shortly after birth.
What are Baptism and Chrismation?
The First season of the liturgical year in preparation for the Coming of our Lord.
What is the Season of Announcement?
Female saint who wanted to suffer as Jesus did on the cross and did until her death in 1914.
Who is Saint Rafka?
"...and blessed if the fruit of they womb, Jesus."
What is Hail Mary?
Deacon of our Parish.
Who is Deacon William George?
In our parish - these two are often paired together in the same year and conclude the Mysteries of Initiation.
What are Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation?
The TWO Liturgical seasons that explore the parables and miracles of Jesus's ministry leading to his death on the cross and the sightings that follow his rising.
What are the Seasons of Lent and Resurrection?
Lived as a monk and a priest for 16 years before petitioning to become a hermit. The next 23 years of his life were in homage to scripture, the Eucharist, and Mary.
Who is Saint Charbel?
"..which we are about to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord."
What is the Prayer Before Meals?
Sub Deacons of our Parish.
Who are Albert Dohar and Jim Essad?
The Mystery of Vocation which includes dedicating yourself to our God, our faith, and our churches.
What is Holy Orders?
This season celebrates the baptism of our Lord by John the Baptist, and also includes intercessions for Deceased Priests, Righteous & Just, and Faithful Departed.
A book binder in the Order of Saint Anthony the Great, he also was a teacher in several schools. Through his intercession many miracles have happened including healing of blindness, paralyzed, cancer, and death.
Who is Saint Hardini?
"He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead...."
What is The Creed?
Who is Bishop Elias Zaidan?
The Mystery of Vocation in which two people enter into married life and are responsible for the upbringing of a family.
What is Holy Crowning?
Ends the Season of Pentecost beginning with the Exaltation of the cross and the following Sundays until the New Liturgical year starts with the Consecration of the Church.
Who is Saint Ephrem?
"But most of all I am sorry because I offended you, my Lord and my God, who deserves all honor and love."
What is The Act of Contrition?
Pope of the Catholic Churches.
Who is Pope Francis?
A Mystery of Healing where the priest blesses with prayers and oils. This sacrament can be received more than once.
What is Anointing of the Sick?
This season denotes the coming of the Holy Spirit into the Upper Room on the 7th Sunday after Easter, or 50 days from the Ascension of Jesus into heaven.
What is the Season of Pentecost?