On Sunday May 1st, the Feast of Our
Lady of Lebanon, the Maronite Servants of Christ the Light attended the First
Holy Communion Liturgy of the children at Our Lady of Purgatory Parish, New
Bedford. The
children receiving were Joseph Chedid, Theresa Coury, Anna Higgins and Grace
Schwartz. Fr. Fadi Rouhana, pastor, offered the Liturgy and Sr. Therese Maria
was the catechist.
At the conclusion of the Liturgy, both Fr.
Fadi and Mother Marla Marie presented the children with a Bible to remind them
that the Word of God is a treasure of infinite value, and should be given a
place in their lives alongside the Holy Qorbono. Parish celebrations were
held in the social hall which included the exchanging of gifts, and the cutting
of a cake.