NATIONAL APOSTOLATE

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• NATIONAL APOSTOLATE
• OF
• MARONITES

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Mission Statement

• The National Apostolate of Maronites (NAM)
  serves as a unifying force among the laity of the
  Maronite Church in the U.S.A. and as a common
  link between the clergy and the laity. NAM helps
  preserve the Syriac-Maronite traditions by making
  people aware of the rich heritage of the Maronite
  faith and by fostering pride in the Maronite
  Church.

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National Apostolate of Maronites

• The National Apostolate of Maronites was the
  first Maronite related organization in the United
  States formed in 1963.
• The official organization of the laity of the
  Eparchies of St. Maron and Our Lady of Lebanon
  and since 1967.
• The only Apostolate and largest non-political
  organization of its kind in the entire Maronite
  World.

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Purpose

• Preserve Maronite Spirituality, Heritage
  Traditions as given to us by the Disciples of St.
  Maron.
• To be a uniting force for all Maronite clergy
  laity of the USA. With 2 Eparchies, NAMs
  unifying aspect has been an important Apostolate
  bridging both Eparchies.

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History

• In the early 1960s, Maronites established the
  National Association of Maronites (original name)
  which would be a vehicle to secure the
  appointment of a Bishop and establish a Diocese.
  The NAM convention was held in Washington D.C. in
  May, 1964, where now Bishop Robert Shaheen was
  ordained the first United States born Maronite
  priest.
• In 1966 Bishop Francis M. Zayek was appointed the
  First Apostolic Eparch for the Maronites of the
  USA and in 1971 in Detroit, MI as the first
  Bishop in the United States.
• The Apostolate developed financial independent
  stability enabling it to increase its service
  projects to the Church and a growing number of
  members and participants in the national and
  regional conventions.

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NAM in 2009

• The possibilities are endless with the increased
  support of our Eparchs Clergy, and most
  importantly with a greater grassroots membership
  support!

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PROGRAMS

1. SCHOLARSHIPS
2. AWARDS
3. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
4. VOCATIONS
5. YOUTH YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY
6. SPIRITUAL RETREATS
7. CEDAR TREE PROGRAM
8. BONE MARROW
   ASSISTANCE
9. MARONITE OUTREACH
10. CONVENTION

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Scholarships

• PAUL NAOMI KASSOUF NAM SCHOLARSHIP
• Two 2,000 scholarships awarded annually to
  graduating high school seniors whose parents are
  active members of NAM.
• JOHN A. SOLOMON MEMORIAL NAM SCHOLARSHIP
• Two 2,000 scholarships awarded annually to
  graduating high school seniors who are active
  participants in their MYO.
• THOMAS JENNY AYOUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
• One 2000 Scholarship awarded annually to a
  college student.

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AwardsGold and Silver Massabki

• Highest honor bestowed upon NAM members named
  after 3 martyred Maronite brothers who refused to
  renounce their faith.
• Awarded annually to those NAM members who have
  contributed time, talent treasure on a local,
  regional or national level.
• The National Gold Massabki is awarded annually
  for each Eparchy presented at the Annual
  Convention by the Eparchial Bishop
• The Silver Massabki is awarded at the parish
  level with the recommendation of the parish
  pastor.

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Awards Faith of the Mountain

• Presented to an individual young adult member of
  NAM, ages 18-25, who has contributed his or her
  time, talent and treasure to his or her Maronite
  Church and has exhibited Maronite leadership.
• Awarded on the local and regional levels.

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Religious Education

• Helped fund the publishing of the Maronite
  catechism series, Faith of the Mountain, and the
  new adult resource book, Captivated by Your
  Teachings, written by Rev. Anthony J. Salim.
• Additional periodic funding of other
  books/materials such as Homily Helps and coloring
  books for children.

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Vocations

• Recognizes the need for Eparchial vocations.
• Established Vocation Poster Essay Contest to
  make religious education students aware of
  vocations and perhaps recognize their own
  religious vocation.
• Hosts all Clergy and Seminarians at all NAM
  Conventions and events.
• Multimedia Project

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Youth Ministry

• The Maronite Youth and Young Adult organizations
  (MYO and MYA) primary purpose is to promote the
  spiritual welfare of its members, to strengthen
  youth groups in the Maronite faith, to have
  prayer days, to learn more about each other and
  to grow socially and intellectually. Their goal
  is to build a community of teens and adults. In
  this community, they strive opportunities for the
  development of personal faith, service to others
  and systematic instruction in our Maronite
  religious tradition
• Initially established in 2003 at the NAM
  convention in Brooklyn, NY is now is now a
  spiritual, cultural and social organization,
  which strives to foster unity among the young
  adults of the Maronite church. The young adults
  are the bridge to the future and the role models
  to the youth of Maronite heritage.

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Spiritual Retreats

• As an Apostolate, NAM recognizes the importance
  of Spiritual Awareness.
• Regional Retreats are held throughout the country
  during different times of the year.
• Few other retreats are held by delegates on a
  local level

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Cedar Tree Program

• 500 Cedar Trees have been planted in the NAM
  CEDAR GROVE in the Arz al Rab section of
  Becharre, Lebanon. This was undertaken with the
  International Committee for the Preservation of
  The Cedars.
• The purpose of this program was not only to
  reforest the historic cedars, but it also
  reflects NAMs commitment to our heritage and
  culture and was concluded in 2004 and is now
  being re-vitalized by the Board to continue the
  tradition.

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Conventions

• Very important part of NAMs agenda by bringing
  our Maronite family together.BEIT MAROUN.
• Annually sponsors the National Convention and
  several Regional Conventions.
• Goals Spiritual Renewal, Education, Ethnic
  Pride and Fun!
• These conventions are a time of rejuvenation
  where we Celebrate our identity
• Take pride in our heritage!
  Meet and reunite with friends and relatives

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NAM Membership

• The Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon reported over
  24,000 registered Maronites 30,000 in the
  Eparchy of St. Maron.
• It is estimated that you can triple these figures
  to account for those Maronites in cities where
  there is a Maronite parish who are not registered
  members.

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Join!

• Your membership WILL make a differenceYOU can
  keep the flame burning!
• Contact your parish Delegate or the NAM office to
  BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

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NAM Office

• P.O. Box 717Yonkers, NY 10702
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Email nam_at_namnews.org
• Website www.namnews.org

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Associations/Affiliations

• Order of St Sharbel www.usamaronite.org/pdf/SaintS
  harbel.pdf
• Maronite Voice www.stmaron.org/maronite_voice.htm
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• The Antonine Sisters www.antoninesistersadultdayc
  are.com
• National Shrine www.ourladyoflebanonshrine.com
• St. Maron Publications www.stmaron.org/pubtoc.html
  
• Noursat/Telelumiere www.telelumiere.com/eng/index
  .html
• MYO/MYA www.maroniteyouth.com/info.htm

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Order of Saint Sharbel

• Mission
• The Order of St. Sharbel is a congregation of
  lay benefactors pledging their spiritual strength
  and financial support to assist in educating
  seminarians and in caring for the retired clergy
  of both eparchies. They meet annually at the
  National NAM Convention
• Goals
• Grow the Maronite Church in the United States.
• Financially assist Our Lady of Lebanon Seminary
• Assist the Eparchies in the financial burden of
  retired
• clergy

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Order of Saint Sharbel (cont)

• For more information, contact
• Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon
• 1021 South 10th Street
• Saint Louis, Mo 63104
• Tel [phone]