Dear Parishioners of OLOP:

We are getting ready for tomorrow’s festival and everything is falling into place beautifully. Today, Friday, September 17, we will be working all throughout the day and evening setting up, preparing food, and getting ready to welcome everyone. I welcome and ask that anyone who can give their time today and tonight to please join us at the Lebanese Center and parking lot to prepare all that needs to be done for a smooth opening tomorrow at noon. I thank all of you for your help and support. Please join us in making OLOP proud and successful for this event.

God bless all of you and God bless OLOP!

In Christ,
Fr. Vincent

Dear Parishioners of OLOP:

Here is this week’s Bulletin 09-12-21 OLOP. We are all excited to welcome everyone to the Marhajan next weekend, September 18. Thank you for our support and dedication to this Church.

God bless,
Fr. Vincent

Dear Parishioners of OLOP:

I received the sad news that Elie Sarkis passed away in Lebanon this past week. Elie is the father of Charbel (Elise) Sarkis. Our condolences go out to Charbel, Elise, Ray, and Michael, and to the entire family in Lebanon. Divine Liturgy will be offered this Sunday, September 12, at 10:30 AM, for his soul. May Almighty God welcome Elie into His kingdom and may his soul rest in peace. Allah yerhammo.

In Christ,
Fr. Vincent

Dear Parishioners of OLOP:

Attached please find this year’s CCD Registration form 2021-2022. We will meet once a month on a Saturday as we did last year. I hope and encourage all of our children to register for a wonderful faith filled and uniting experience.

God bless you,
Fr. Vincent

Dear Parishioners of OLOP:
Attached you will find this week’s Bulletin 09-05-21 OLOP. I also included some items needed for the festival if anyone would like to help with these items. They are:

6 Cases Coke
4 Cases Diet Coke
4 Cases Sprite
6 Bottles Cranberry Juice
4 Gallons Orange Juice
6 Large Bottles Tonic
4 Large Bottles Club Soda
20 Cases 16 oz Bottled Water

You may bring them to the rectory basement the week of the festival. Thank you for your help and generosity.

In Christ,
Fr. Vincent

Dear MYA/Young Adults:

I pray that this email finds you well.

Please find attached the flyer for our next Maronite Young Adult Event in the New England Region hosted by Our Lady of the Cedars in Jamaica Plain MA on Sunday October 3rd from 4-7pm. Thank you Msgr. Georges in advance for hosting our next event!

The young adults had a blast at out kick off event in August. We are very grateful to Msgr. Jim Root for his warm hospitality and welcome!

I hope many of you will be able to attend. It was a great gathering and I know you would enjoy it a well.

If you have any questions please reach out. United in prayer.

Peace & Blessings,
Sr. Therese Maria, MSCL

Dear Parishioners of OLOP:

Attached please find this week’s Bulletin 08-29-21 OLOP. God bless and have a safe weekend.

In Christ,
Fr. Vincent

Dear Parishioners of OLOP:

Attached is this week’s Bulletin 08-22-21 OLOP. I hope to see you all soon.

In Christ,
Fr. Vincent

Dear Parishioners of OLOP:

Funeral arrangements for the soul of Charbel Baroudi have been made. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 23, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home, 495 Park Street, New Bedford MA 02740. The Prayer of Bakhoor will be prayed at 7:30 PM.

The funeral Liturgy will be held on Tuesday, August 24, at 10:00 AM, at Our Lady of Purgatory Church, with the Rite of Committal to take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in New Bedford immediately following.

Our condolences go out to Philip and Jano Baroudi and the entire Baroudi family. May Almighty God give them consolation and may He welcome Charbel into His Kingdom. Allah yerhammo.

In Christ,
Fr. Vincent

Dear Parishioners of OLOP:

Registration is now beginning for CCD Classes for 2021-2022. We will be meeting in person this year and looking forward to seeing all the children. I know I don’t have to tell you how important these classes are for your children and this year we plan to make learning about our faith informative and fun. I encourage all of our children to come and enjoy learning about our faith and at the same time, being around their friends and peers.
Please click on the link below, fill out the registration form, click on send at the end of the application, and this will come directly to the office.

Catechism Registration Form

A schedule will follow in the near future as I am happy to inform you that Deacon Jean will be returning back to the Church next week. I look forward to hearing from you.

In Christ,
Fr. Vincent