Pray the Rosary for the Souls of the Faithful Departed

March 18, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

Please join Bishop Gregory, Fr. Vincent, the Maronites and the Melkites from throughout the Eparchy of St. Maron and the Eparchy of Newton virtually as they pray the Rosary for the Souls of the Faithful Departed. Just use the QR Code below or enter the Meeting ID also shown on the flyer.

Third Sunday of Lent and the Sunday of the Cross

March 11, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

The Sunday of the Cross is celebrated today. The Cross is called in Byzantine hymnography,  the “invisible trophy” –THE symbol of triumph over sin and death. Sr. Vassa does a good job in explaining how the cross of Jesus “works” in our theology. The cross is often misunderstood and abused by both Christians and non-Christians …

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Great Lent at St Ann’s 2023

March 11, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

As previously posted on this site and in the parish bulletin, here is the schedule for Great Fast (Lent): Every Wednesday: Holy Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at 5:30 pm (check bulletin to make this service is offered) Every Friday: Compline and Akathist at 5:30 pm (check bulletin to make this service is offered) Feast …

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Second Sunday of the Great Fast and St. Gregory of Palamas

March 4, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

In the Divine Liturgy for the Second Sunday of Lent we hear the proclamation of Mark’s Gospel of the Healing of the Paralytic Man. Today, the Lord’s Day, it is helpful to recall that we need to lay aside our problems and distractions for a moment so as to focus on the person of Jesus …

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Celebrating the Feminine Genius: an online retreat day

March 3, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

Join us for a woman’s Lenten Retreat via zoom, to focus on the importance and dignity of women, exploring their roles as daughters, sisters, mothers, and brides. Please RSVP: familyandsanctityoflife777@gmail.com Meeting ID: 822 4754 4691 Sponsored by the Maronite Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn

Mary wants to take your knots this year…

February 28, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

Are you stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Worried about bad news, the future, or children who have left the Faith? The problems we’re facing—physically and spiritually—can seem insurmountable. It is in situations like this that Our Lady wants you to hand over the “knots” of your life so that she can untangle them with her capable hands. Fear, anxiety, spiritual …

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Thy Kingdom Come: A Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew

February 26, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

“It is written: Not in bread alone doth man live, but in every word that proceedeth from the mouth of God.” —Matthew 4:4 Our Lord and Savior responds to each of the three temptations presented to Him by the devil with the words, “It is written,” followed by a passage from Scripture. Following His example, we …

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