Beloved Parishioners and Friends of St. Maron's,
Peace and blessings to all of you with the hope that you are doing well and in good health.
November is a month in which we focus on Thanksgiving and where we gather as a family with our loved ones to celebrate in a special way the holiday of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a Greek word, "Eucharistia" which is the same word that we use for the Holy Eucharist that we celebrate every week and every day on the Altar of God. While once a year we focus on the holiday of Thanksgiving every time we gather around the Altar of God we are celebrating Thanksgiving, giving thanks to God for the gift of life and salvation, through the Death and Resurrection of His Son our Lord Jesus Christ. If each one of us begins counting his and her blessings there will not be enough time in the day to give sufficient thanks to God. As we thank him for faith, family, friends, and we also thank him for every blessing that we have received with every breath that we take. For life is a series of miracles and blessings that we need to pay attention to see it and experience it. Take time especially during Thanksgiving to give gratitude and appreciation for and to your family and to those you love.
In the first Sunday of November of every year we begin our new Liturgical Year, with the Sunday of Consecration and Dedication of the church. This is the opportunity for each and every one of us to renew our dedication and commitment to the altar of God who represents Jesus among us. From the altar we take spiritual life, Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Ordination, and the Holy Eucharist that is the source of all the sacraments. I encourage and invite all of you to make extra efforts in your life to be more committed to the liturgical life in the church. Come with your family and friends on a regular basis, even during the week. Every Sunday of every month of the year is Thanksgiving, please do not neglect this sacred gift which is a great blessing for us as we are united with Christ. Teach your children the Divine Liturgy by attending it faithfully, show them by actions more than words what it means to be committed to your faith.
I look forward to celebrating with you the ordination of Deacon George Younes on Thursday, December 8th and to welcome our Bishop Elias Zaidan among us.
Please, call upon me if I can be of any help at anytime. I look forward to celebrate with you all the special events during our New Liturgical Year.
Wishing you all God’s choices blessings and love, I remain,
Devotedly yours,
November is a month in which we focus on Thanksgiving and where we gather as a family with our loved ones to celebrate in a special way the holiday of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a Greek word, "Eucharistia" which is the same word that we use for the Holy Eucharist that we celebrate every week and every day on the Altar of God. While once a year we focus on the holiday of Thanksgiving every time we gather around the Altar of God we are celebrating Thanksgiving, giving thanks to God for the gift of life and salvation, through the Death and Resurrection of His Son our Lord Jesus Christ. If each one of us begins counting his and her blessings there will not be enough time in the day to give sufficient thanks to God. As we thank him for faith, family, friends, and we also thank him for every blessing that we have received with every breath that we take. For life is a series of miracles and blessings that we need to pay attention to see it and experience it. Take time especially during Thanksgiving to give gratitude and appreciation for and to your family and to those you love.
In the first Sunday of November of every year we begin our new Liturgical Year, with the Sunday of Consecration and Dedication of the church. This is the opportunity for each and every one of us to renew our dedication and commitment to the altar of God who represents Jesus among us. From the altar we take spiritual life, Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Ordination, and the Holy Eucharist that is the source of all the sacraments. I encourage and invite all of you to make extra efforts in your life to be more committed to the liturgical life in the church. Come with your family and friends on a regular basis, even during the week. Every Sunday of every month of the year is Thanksgiving, please do not neglect this sacred gift which is a great blessing for us as we are united with Christ. Teach your children the Divine Liturgy by attending it faithfully, show them by actions more than words what it means to be committed to your faith.
I look forward to celebrating with you the ordination of Deacon George Younes on Thursday, December 8th and to welcome our Bishop Elias Zaidan among us.
Please, call upon me if I can be of any help at anytime. I look forward to celebrate with you all the special events during our New Liturgical Year.
Wishing you all God’s choices blessings and love, I remain,
Devotedly yours,
Chorbishop sharbel Maroun
