Maronite Faith Formation- New Bedford
This week we began our Maronite Faith Formation program for
the 2013/2014 year at Our Lady of Purgatory Maronite Church in New Bedford. Our
theme this month was the Season of the Glorious Cross and the message of
forgiveness. Jesus in lovingly giving his life for us on the Cross teaches us
to love, pray for and forgive those who hurt us. Pictured are some of the
children with their decorated cross activity and the pastor, Abouna Jack. Our
upcoming monthly classes for 2013 are: October 12; November 23; December
14.
Catechist Workshop- Worcester
On Saturday September 7 we were invited by Father Gaby Hoyekas
to give the catechists at Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Church in Worcester a catechist
workshop from 2:00PM to 6:00PM. In our introductory workshop we covered the
following key ideas through visual media, video and interactive discussion:
what catechesis is, how is it done, what are the source documents for
catechesis. Furthermore, we explored the vocation and essential qualities and
skills of a catechist; how to keep children engaged in the classroom; tips in
preparing the learning environment; and how to use the Faith of the Mountain
Catechetical series in developing effective lessons for the children.
The catechists found the sessions to be useful, refreshing and
encouraging in their mission and service to the Church in guiding the children closer
to our Lord Jesus by their Christ-like witness and love for our Maronite heritage.
If you would like the Maronite Servants to visit your parish and present a catechist workshop
please call (508) 996-1753 or email sister@maroniteservants.org.
Blessed Mother’s Guild
Afternoon Retreat- Dartmouth
On Sunday September 8 (the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
Mary) we facilitated an afternoon retreat for the Blessed Mother’s Guild from
St. Anthony of the Desert, Fall River. We had 15 ladies attend our reflection
afternoon of Marian presentations, Lectio Divina, silence, sharing, Rosary,
Ramsho, supper and fellowship. Chorbishop Kaddo, pastor of St. Anthony of the
Desert joined us for Ramsho and supper. The ladies were glad to have attended
and found this time of reflection with Mary to be a great blessing of peace,
strength and joy.