Comittees
The Parish Council serves as the cornerstone of leadership at Saint Maron Church, working in collaboration with Abouna to guide all aspects of parish life. The council provides direction to ensure that the church community continues to thrive.
President: Joseph Aoun
The Finance Comittee is responsible for maintaining the financial stability and transparency of Saint Maron Church. By their planning, the Council plays a key role in supporting the Church’s long-term financial sustainability and growth.
President: Rick Ganim
The Social Committee strives to celebrate parish life and foster a sense of community. By organizing annual events such as the Saint Maron Feast Day Hafli, the parish picnic, the Christmas luncheon, and more, this committee plays an important role in bringing our parish family together.
Organizers: Souheil Farah, Rita Lattouf, Claire Naoum
Organizations
The Maronite Youth Organization (MYO) at Saint Maron Church serves middle school and high school students ages 12–18, offering a space to grow in faith and fellowship. The MYO meets twice a month and participates in retreats, service projects, and spiritual formation. This group helps youth embrace their Maronite identity, build leadership skills, and form lifelong friendships.
Eparichal Website: https://www.maroniteyouth.org/
Coordinator: Peter Harb
Advisors: Selina Hasrouni, Tanya Elasmar, Zoey Daher, Celine Najm, Peter Semaan, Carson Essad
The MYA welcomes young adults between the ages of 18–35 who seek to live their faith actively and in community with others. Meeting twice a month, the group engages in social, liturgical, and service events that deepen faith and friendship.
Eparichal Website: www.ololmya.org
Board: Maya Ghanem, Alissa Hasrouni, Celine Najem, Aziz Sliman, Yara Saidi, Gaelle Obeid
MYP brings together young professionals who identify with the Christian and Middle Eastern heritage between the ages of 25-45 to enhance our community and spiritual growth by hosting a variety of engagement and networking events.
Board: David Farah, Rana Hartak, Jessica Khoury, Amira Nasrallah
The Maronite Special Ambassadors (MSA) ministry provides a safe and supportive spiritual environment where individuals with special needs and their families can grow in their Christian faith, fellowship, and service, and are encouraged to advance in both their spiritual and personal development.
Coordinator: Lisa Farah
The Maronite Mothers Club offers mothers an opportunity to connect and support one another in raising children in the Maronite faith. Throughout the year, the group organizes events and activities for families of young children in our parish.
Coordinator: Tina Chamoun
The Maronite Young Children group welcomes our youngest parishioners for seasonal events and celebrations. These gatherings provide an opportunity for children to grow in faith and build friendships within our parish community.
Coordinator: Rita Kanaan
Devoted to the Blessed Mother, the ICS is a group of women committed to prayer, fellowship, and supporting the parish through service. ICS members meet monthly to strengthen their spiritual lives and help preserve our cultural traditions.
President: Claire Naoum
The Order of Saint Sharbel financially supports Maronite seminarians and, when possible, retired priests in the United States. This organization helps ensure the growth of future vocations and plays a vital role in sustaining the mission of the Maronite Church.
Coordinators: Samir Farah & Daad Chamoun
The 50+ Club brings together parishioners aged 50 and older for fellowship, faith, and fun. Founded as a First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the group now enjoys monthly outings, social events, and casual gatherings at the Parish Center. Whether reconnecting with old friends or welcoming new ones, members enjoy spending time together and staying active in parish life.
Coordinator: Mary Ann Watson
Founded in 2012, Saint Maron’s Book and Ciné Club has grown into a vibrant community far beyond its name. While we enjoy discussing books and films, our gatherings also include poetry, music, games, storytelling, tastings, and lively conversations on a range of topics. Every meeting is unique, but it’s the members who make it truly special. All are welcome to join!
Coordinator: Katia Abboud
The MaronKnights Dabke Group celebrates Middle Eastern culture through traditional dance with a modern twist. Divided into middle school, high school, and college levels, the group performs at parish events such as the Summer Feast and Saint Maron Feast Day Hafli, as well as local events, schools, and community gatherings across Cleveland.
Coordinator: Tanya Elasmar
Saint Maron Ministries
The Maronite Christian Formation program encourages the faith of our youngest parishioners through weekly Sunday school classes after the 11:00 AM Liturgy downtown. Welcoming all in grades Pre-K through 8th, children grow in their understanding of scripture, sacraments, and Maronite tradition, while preparing for important milestones like First Communion, building friendships, and establishing a relationship with Christ.
Director: Suzan Semaan
Teachers: Amira Nasrallah, Grace Antoun, Janet Harb, Zeina Metri, Angelina Karam, Charbel Khachan, Diana Ghanem, Aimee Ghanem
The Rosary Prayer Group gathers regularly to pray the Rosary and offer intentions for the Church community. Members meet for a Liturgy honoring St. Charbel every 22nd of the month.
Coordinator: Daad Chamoun
The choir plays an important role in our liturgical celebrations, with a 5 PM choir serving Independence on Saturdays and an 11 AM choir serving Downtown on Sundays. Through sacred music, both choirs elevate the Divine Liturgy and enrich the prayerful atmosphere of our services.
Coordinators:
Celine Najm – Independence
Jihad Kawkabani – Downtown
Keyboard: Kalil Boulos
Violin: Henry Nahra, PhD