Maronite Christian Formation

On Sunday September 11, we started the 2011-2012 Maronite Christian Formation (MCF) program at Saint Maron Church in Youngstown, Ohio. The joy and excitment is quite contagious this year which marks the 100-Year Anniversary of our parish. Sister Celine Nohra, Director of Religious Education (DRE), along with the MCF committee have planned a series of special events that commemorate this unique occasion. All the activities are aimed at increasing the love that our kids have for their church, and to realize the abundance of God's blessing on each individual member and family that belong to Saint Maron Church. The sisters and a dedicated team of volunteer teachers are working hard to make this celebration a great one for all the kids.

Annual Assumption Pilgrimmage

Each year, we look forward to celebrating the Assumption Pilgrimmage at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon. This year, even more people agreed that the ambiance was deeply spiritual and that God's presence was manifested in many ways. Throughout the three pilgrimage days (August 13, 14, 15), pilgrims and visitors participated in the talks, rosary prayers, prayer services and confessions planned for the event and each night the crowds gathered and prayed for Our Lady's intercession. May Her intercession remain with us as we pray: Our Lady of Lebanon, pray for us!