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Parish Council
Parish Council serves in an advisor capacity to and with the Pastor / Administrator of the Parish. The Council provide, together with the Pastor/Administrator, leadership and direction in all phases of Parish life, including spiritual, educational, social, financial and other activities essential to a complete and meaningful religious life for all members of the Parish. Assist in the apostolic work of the Church as it is carried out in the Parish in all its aspects, e.g., sanctifying, charitable, social aspects, etc.
Jean Yaacoub - President
Finance Council
The Finance Council at St. Maron Parish ensures that the Parish maintains financial stability. All aspects of the Church finances must be approved by the Finance Council. The Finance Council also has the responsibility to ensure transparency in all of the Parish finances.
Rick Ganim - President
Maronite Youth Organization (MYO)
The Youth Ministry at St. Maron Parish provides the youth of our parish the opportunity to participate in the Parish community, educate them in the Maronite faith and values of our ancestors and strengthen their commitment to the church and community. MYO includes ages 12 to 18 (still in high school). Our St. Maron youth organization is part of the national MYO. We welcome and encourage all junior high and high school students to join the youth organization.
Peter Harb - Coordinator
Maronite Young Adults (MYA)
The MYA is a group of Maronite Catholic disciples (ages 18 (out of high school) to 35) who intentionally live the teaching of the Catholic Church and embrace Jesus in their daily lives. By their service, social and spiritual activities, they seek to live the Gospel of mercy and compassion and grow in their relationship with Jesus and one another. The St. Maron Parish MYA is a part of the national MYA organization.
Anessa Kleem Farah - President
Maronite Young Professionals (MYP)
The Maronite Young Professionals (MYP) organization provides an opportunity for our young (26-40) professionals to network with others in similar professions. The group meets regularly and has events. All are welcome.
- Organizer
Maronite Christian Formation (MCF)
St. Maron provides the young children of our parish the opportunity to bond with one another and grow in faith. MCF classroom instruction for our youth is provided every Sunday for all school age groups through high school. We welcome and encourage all parents and guardians to have their children participate in these important classes.
Elias Kanaan - President
Maronite Mothers Club
A group where young mothers can meet and discuss their everyday challanges and stories about raising children in the Christian way. There are activities and events throughout the year for the children and parents.
Tina Chamoun - Coordinator
Imaculate Conception Sodality (ICS)
A group of women whose goal is to support the parish and participate in projects that the Pastor may have. They have a traditional Lebanese dinner with fellowship as they discuss the projects proposed. Typically, this organization meets four times a year.
Claire Naoum - President
MaronKnights Dabke Group
Young members of our Parish learn to dance the traditional Dabke dances both for fun and show. Our MaronKnights will often perform at our events such as the Annual Food Festival.
Tanya Elasmar - Coordinator
Festival Committee
The Saint maron Festival is our largest social and fund raising event. It is held annually and attracts 5000+ attendees. The festival committee is responsible for all aspects of planning and executing the festival.
Michelle Nin, Samir Khoury - Chairs
Social Committee
Organize Church social events throughout the year.
Souheil Farah, Rita Lattouf, Claire Naoum - Organizers
Arabic School
Classes for both Arabic and Syriac.
Jihad Kawkabani - Coordinator
50+ Social Club
Events scheduled regularly.
Mary Ann Watson - Coordinator
Book & Cine Club
Social group to discuss books, movies, and events. Meetings scheduled regularly.
Katia Abboud - Coordinator
Rosary Prayer Group
Prayer group.
Daad Chamoun - Coordinator
Social Media
Responsible for all the social media for the Parish.
Instagram: Saintmaroncleveland
Facebook: Saint Maron Church in Cleveland
Jessica Khoury - Coordinator
Order of Saint Charbel
The Order provides financial support to seminarians of the Maronite Church in the United States.
Samir Farah, Daad Chamoun - Coordinators
National Apostolate of Maronites (NAM)
The National Apostolate of Maronites (NAM) is the official lay apostolate of the Maronite Church of the USA and the only one in the world. Its mission is to assist its bishops, serve as a link in unifying Maronite laity in the US, and strengthen the bond between clergy and laity. Helping to preserve Beit Maroun for generations to come. You can make a difference, keep the flame burning. Preserving Maronite Traditions Since 1964.
Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon
The Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles is an Eastern-Catholic Maronite Diocese that is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and serves Maronite Catholics from California to Ohio. The bishop of the Eparchy is Most Revered A. Elias Zaidan.
The Eparchy was formed officially in March 1, 1994, transitioning from the original Eparchy of St. Maron in Brooklyn, New York, which originally served the Maronites of the entire United States.
The Maronite Church has ancient roots going back to the Apostles through the Patriarchate of Antioch where “we were first called Christians.” (Acts 11:26) Today our patriarch resides in Lebanon. The Maronite Church has always been in communion with the Pope of Rome.