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Annual NAM Convention 2019 – Miami, Florida

By Sr. Natalie Sayde Salameh, MSCL

We attended the National Apostolate of Maronites (NAM) Convention in Miami, Florida from June 26^th to June 30th, 2019 and were blessed to be with over 1,000 of our Maronites who attended from across the US. We had an evangelization table in the exhibitors area which gave us the opportunity to share the faith and meet with many of the people.  

Some highlights: we attended a Theology on Tap, hosted by Fr. Tony Massad and Sister Therese Maria. An outdoor venue was also booked where the young adults had a BBQ and a vocation panel. 

We also attended the Bishops’ Panel Commission on the affairs of Lebanon in its current political and economic state, we listened to the many concerns and issues currently affecting Lebanon. The evangelical concert of Lebanon’s Christian singer, Carla Ramia, who moved the audience to tears by her strong faith, radiant joy and sweet angelic voice.

Bishops Elias and Gregory also made themselves available for all the conventioneers in a Q&A discussion, where they could be asked on any matter of faith. The Bishops were very engaging, and at times quite humorous, as they also fielded personal questions relating to their lives as Bishops.    

 

In addition to the activities, the sisters enjoyed praying with the clergy and the faithful every morning and evening, and each day’s Divine Liturgy, with included a unique message from each of the Bishops. 

May God bless the efforts and work of all those involved in this year’s Convention. It was a great success. We look forward to attending next year in Cincinnati, Ohio, God willing.  

Light of Life (LoL) Summer Bible Day - Boston, MA

By Sr. Natalie Sayde Salameh, MSCL

The LOL Club (Light of Life) summer bible camp was offered on June 22nd, at Our Lady of the Cedars Church in Jamaica Plain,with a day of learning about St. Joseph in engaging videos, crafts, bible sharing, games, prayer, choir practice, and lots of food. 

Our theme, “In the Footsteps of St. Joseph”, was the day’s catechesis focused on St. Joseph’s deep trust in God, and how we see him exercise that trust in the Gospels.

Our Lady of the Cedars is blessed to have a shrine to St. Joseph within the Church. Our day with the children concluded by offering our special prayers and intentions to St. Joseph at his shrine. 

We would like to thank Pastor, Msgr. Georges El-Khalli, and all the dedicated volunteers for assisting us and helping with this day. 

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