eparchy of our lady of lebanon 1021 S. 10th Street
Maronite Catholic Diocese St. Louis, Missouri 63104
314.231.1021 phone
Office of the Bishop 314.231.1418 fax
February 9, 2010
“Without your help, we will not succeed.”
Dear Friends in Christ,
On February 9th our Patriarch declared a year of Saint Maron. It will come to a close on March 2nd 2011. We are most pleased to be able to have the special year to reflect on our past and to look with anticipation of our future.
Each year as you know our Diocese “Eparchy” conducts an annual fund drive so we may continue to be a living and vibrant church in this great USA. As your Bishop, I need your help to fulfill all the duties of a Diocese.
In addition to the daily operation of the Chancery Office, there are many real needs that come to our attention. We must cooperate with the National Conference of our Catholic Bishops and answer their requests. We have great expense in printing liturgy books and informational brochures. We are beginning many new missions. We must take care of our youth and our educational materials. We have our Shrine, our participation in the seminary, our many requests from Lebanon, which is our Mother Church.
Dear people, do we need to mention all that is needed? I know from the past that you always answer the request of your Bishop even in hard economic times. You want your church to grow and to be alive. Need I say more?
Each parish has a goal and with your help; I know this annual Lenten drive will be a success. You may make your contribution through your local Maronite Church or directly to the Diocese and it will be credited to your Parish. The Diocese accepts credit cards also for your convenience. If you wish to make your Gift by credit card, please contact the Chancery at the number listed below.
With every blessed wish and thanking you in advance for your Gift of your Love.
I remain sincerely yours,
Bishop Robert J. Shaheen, Ph.D.
Bishop of the Eparchy of our Lady of Lebanon
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