Saint Sharbel Parish Organizations

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A solidarity of men ages 36+ from the church of St . Sharbel, Somerset, NJ, who are committed to fully supporting the church, parishioners, and pastor in all aspects, through the Maronite Faith, Service & Leadership.

Protect and enrich the church and parishioners. Organize both fundraising and charity events. Network with official figures as well as neighboring churches.

To become better human beings, grow deeper in  our faith, and emerge as missionaries in our every day lives.

All active members in good standing earn the privilege to make their promise on the 2nd Sunday of October in honor of the Canonization of St. Sharbel. Elections of the new board will take place on the first meeting following the feast day.

Great Friday - Organize the procession and help carry the shroud of Jesus.

Palm Sunday - Organize the procession. 

Mother’s Day - Sponsor the liturgy and organize the coffee hour duties. 

Liturgy of Priests - Organize the annual liturgy. Takes place before Great Lent.

Rutgers Parking - Help direct parking for customers as well as MCF & Arabic classes on Saturdays during Rutgers home games. 

Spiritual Growth - Organize a mandatory annual retreat.

President - Oversees the organization’s operations, reports directly to the priest, & sits on the church’s council. 

Vice President - Acts as lead in the President’s absence, is in charge of ushers and lectors, and is the liaison between the other church organizations.

Secretary - Handles media, marketing, & meeting minutes, and is responsible for all communications. 

Treasurer - Handles all of organization’s finances & prepares the financial reports for review. In charge of parking & fundraising. 

Formation Officer - In charge of guest speakers, cultural events, religious retreats, & social gatherings. 

Mission Officer - Handles missionary & charity work. 

Advisor - Advises the current president and organization. Position is automatically held by the president up on completion of his term. 

*All board members serve a 2 yr term with a 2 consecutive term limit.

Mary's Young Adults in Somerset, NJ (MYA/ages 18-35) is a spiritual, cultural, and social organization, which strives to foster unity among the Young Adults of the Maronite Catholic Church. The organization is based in Saint Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church in Somerset, NJ. The MYA is open to all young adults over the age of 18 who are members of the Maronite Church or who believe in the values and principles of the Maronite Church.

The mission of the MYA is to unite the young adults, support and guide them in their path to personal and spiritual growth, help them expand their knowledge and support their educational and cultural development, encourage fellowship through social and recreational events, and serve the community through evangelization and philanthropic activities. 

The MYA strives to fulfill its mission through the work, support, and dedication of every one of its members, as it depends on them to mold and shape the organization and to make it grow and prosper. By engaging in open discussions, lectures, and forums about issues pertaining to young adults, the MYA members will build more knowledge and enrich both their personal and spiritual growth. The MYA also encourages its members to celebrate and promote their heritage and traditions, and to expand their cultural development. All young adults are encouraged to engage in its social and recreational events and activities and to develop meaningful relationships with one another as one community. Each member of the MYA represents the core values of the organization, and it is our duty as Christians to help spread the word and love of God. 

 The young adults are the bridge of the future and the role models of our youth, and the MYA hopes to be a solid block in the bridge and an inspiration to the youth. 

The Knights of Mary is for children ages 8-11 years. Their purpose is to learn about the basic Catholic teachings, and the rich Maronite heritage, therefore leading them into a deeper understanding of the faith, a stronger commitment to the Church, and a closer and personal relationship with Christ. 

Participating in the Knights of Mary will help children: 

• Mature in human life through interaction with others. 
• Help develop their personalities.
• Help deepen their faith through living and sharing with others. 
• Form them as disciples of Jesus Christ in their society by helping others.