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Maronite Youth Organization (MYO)

We are Maronite Catholics who represent the youth and are the future of Saint Joseph Maronite Catholic Church. We are a group that works hard together and plays well together. We combine our ideas with the teachings of the church to help govern our youth program. As a youth group, we participate together in many church activities and religious educational programs.

 

Members should be 13 years of age and older.

Our Purpose
To bring youth to have fun and make a difference in our church and local community.

To provide services to and encourage fellowship in the church.

To gain a better understanding of our Maronite faith.

To set good examples and become role models for younger members of our church, and the community.

Attend the youth conferences and retreats.

Take a leadership role in the church as related to service.

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Altar Servers

Altar Servers assist the priest, deacon, and subdeacon in preparation and during the celebration of the Divine Liturgy.  

 Ordinarily, an acolyte must have received First Communion. 

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Maronite Young Adults

The Maronite Young Adults (MYA) is a community for ages 18–34 that brings together young people in faith, culture, and fellowship.

Our mission is to strengthen spiritual growth, deepen knowledge, and celebrate our Maronite heritage while building meaningful friendships. Through prayer, discussions, and cultural activities, members are encouraged to live their faith with joy and purpose. MYA also organizes social events, volunteer opportunities, and service projects, giving young adults a place to belong, grow, and contribute to the wider community. Open to all who share the values and spirit of the Maronite Church, MYA inspires its members to be leaders of today and role models for tomorrow.

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Religious Education Program

Our Church offers religious education for pre-K through high school. From late September through May, the program occurs on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM 

Religious education is an essential part of preparation for first communion, the Holy Mysteries, and full participation in the life of the parish. The Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles has developed a unique curriculum, Faith of the Mountain, to ensure our youth are catechized in the Maronite tradition and with respect to the pastoral norms of the Maronite church.

To begin the process of enrolling your child in religious education, please contact the parish by using the form below or by emailing: stjosephmaronitechurch@gmail.com

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Our Choir

The one who sings prays twice is a saying attributed to St. Augustine. 

The Ministry of Choir is a joy expressed through singing. The members of the choir seek to celebrate the liturgy in a manner that promotes participation by all with joy, love and reverence. All are welcome to participate.

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Finance Council

Parishioners volunteer their services to the Church in the roles of Finance council.

Statute 278. Every parish must have a Finance Council whose role is to cooperate with the pastor in all aspects of the financial life of the parish. It is to advise the pastor on financial matters, but it is not in any way to be construed as a decision-making body.

Statute 280. The Finance Council is to be limited to the laity and is to be composed of no less than 3 and no more than 5 members, not including the pastor.

Statute 281. The members of the Finance Council are to be appointed by the pastor for a determined period of time. The pastor may remove a member of the Finance Council for a serious reason, after consultation with the Eparchial Bishop.

Statute 283. All members of the Finance Council must maintain the confidentiality of the deliberations of the council, especially with respect to privacy and personal reputations.

  1. a) Raising funds to meet parish needs
    b) Capital expenditures.
    c) Annual financial reports.
    d) Investments of parish funds.

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Ladies Guild

The purpose of this organization shall be to foster in its members an eager devotion and filial love toward our Lord Jesus Christ, His blessed Mother Mary, St. Joseph, St Rafka and thereby help them in becoming good Catholics committed upon sanctifying themselves, their families, and their neighbors and in promoting Spiritual renewal and a renewed awareness of the Maronite Church.

To learn the Liturgical, Spiritual, and Theological aspects of the Maronite Church

To promote Maronite Marian devotion and St Rafka spirituality.

To sponsor annual Spiritual activities such as retreats, pilgrimages, and days of recollections

To practice the sacraments especially the Sacrament of reconciliation and to receive Holy Communion

To further religious education within our parish community and specially to understand the Word of God in the Scriptures more fully

To foster civic and humanitarian activities within the community

To sponsor activities to aid the financial needs of the parish community of St. Joseph Maronite Church.

to Support Each other during good times as well as difficult times of sickness, death and so on…

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Parish Council

Parishioners volunteer their services to the Church in the roles of Parish council. All are welcome to participate

Statute 219. Every parish must have a Pastoral Council whose role is to cooperate with the pastor in all aspects of the pastoral life of the parish. It is to advise the pastor on pastoral matters, but it is not in any way to be construed as a decision-making body.

Statute 221. The Pastoral Council is to be limited to the laity and is to be composed of no less than 6 and no more than 12 members, not including the pastor.

Statute 222. The members of the Pastoral Council are to be appointed, elected, or a combination of both, to be decided by the pastor, for a determined period of time. The pastor may remove a member of the Pastoral Council for a serious reason, after consultation with the Eparchial Bishop.

Statute 223. The pastor may invite his parochial vicar, deacons, or subdeacons to attend any or all meetings, however they are not considered members of the Pastoral Council.

Statute 224. All members of the Pastoral Council must maintain the confidentiality of the deliberations of the Council, especially with respect to privacy and personal reputations.

Statute 225. Meetings of the Pastoral Council are to be held in the parish facilities and meetings are to take place at least once every three months.

 

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Ushers

The Ushers Ministry plays a vital role in creating a welcoming and orderly environment during liturgy.

The usher must be Friendly, Attentive, observant, committed to attend the liturgical life of the parish, Welcoming Worshippers, Seating Assistance, Maintaining Order, Taking Up the Collection, Directing Communion Flow, and Assist Those in Need

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