{"id":206,"date":"2015-02-19T15:28:06","date_gmt":"2015-02-19T20:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.mountlebanon.org\/?page_id=206"},"modified":"2024-07-23T15:59:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T19:59:16","slug":"st-therese-sodality","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ololeaston.org\/?page_id=206","title":{"rendered":"St. Theresa Sodality"},"content":{"rendered":"

1) OUR OFFICERS:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2024, the St. Theresa Sodality and the Holy Name Society merged into one organization dedicated to the fulfillment of activities and initiatives aimed at supporting organizations and individuals in need.<\/p>\n

President:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Maynard Melhem
\nVice-President:\u00a0 \u00a0 Naomi Koerwitz
\nSecretary:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Lila Melan
\nTreasurer:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Labebe Buesing\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Outreach Coordinator:\u00a0 Jordan Isaac<\/p>\n

2) OUR FORMATION AND HISTORY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The St. Theresa\u2019s Sodality was organized in 1934 by the late Reverend John Nehme.
\nThe first officers elected were, President: Geraldine Boulous; Vice-President: Josephine Ferhot; Secretary: Jean Bentz; Treasurer: Susan Thomas.
\nAfter the promulgation of the Constitution, Father Nehme taught the Sodality the entire St. Theresa Service in Arabic and these services were held weekly.
\nFor a number of years, an Annual Pilgrimage to the St. Theresa Shrine in Newton, New Jersey, was made by the members, but this gave way to the October Annual Breakfast, which also was the creation of the installation of the New Officers elected for that year.
\nThe next Pastor, Father Ignatius Sayegh, was greatly interested in the Sodality movement and during this regime, the Sodality helped in building a stronger spiritual program for the benefit of the individual soul in the Parish.
\nFather Magee succeeded Father Sayegh and introduced the social aspect of the Sodality. He assigned the sponsorship of various fund-raising campaigns to the Sodality to help defray parish expenses and to reduce the mortgage. This program is still carried out today.
\nThe May Crowning was inaugurated in 1943 by Father Magee.
\nFather Norman S. Peter in 1952 continued the program of his predecessor and succeeded in burning the mortgage after the Christmas Midnight Mass in 1953. In addition, the Sodality under Father Peter\u2019s direction expanded its\u2019 activities to include the Annual sponsorship of outings and picnics for the children of the Parish.
\nEvery Pastor of Our Lady of Lebanon has been successful in his work and this is attributed to the faithful, cooperative and conscientious members of the Sodality.
\nMay Almighty God always Bless each Sodalist, through His Servant St. Theresa; May the Sodality continue to be ever faithful, true daughters of The Little Flower; May the Sodality always continue to be the \u201cStrong Right Arm of the Pastor\u201d.<\/p>\n

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3) OUR MISSION:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The St. Theresa Sodality is the oldest organization of our church. Founded in 1934, the Sodality\u2019s mission of charity, goodwill and devotion to St. Theresa and the church has thrived for over four generations of parish women. From the era of our great-grandmothers to the present day, the Sodality has been one of the strongest constants of our parish community: furnishing collegiate scholarships to our young women and men; providing spiritual and financial aid to our church and families in times of need; organizing social gatherings for our parish and youth; and ministering to the sick, among so many other efforts. Like most enduring organizations, the Sodality continues to transform as new generations of women emerge and grow in our parish community.<\/p>\n

4) MEMBERSHIP:<\/strong><\/p>\n

We encourage all women ages 16 and above to join us, as we strengthen our community of women and affirm the future of our great organization.<\/p>\n

5) MEETINGS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our prayer services and meetings are held on the first Monday of the month (bi-monthly, unless otherwise announced) at 6:00 PM in the church.<\/p>\n

Past Presidents of the St. Theresa Sodality<\/span>
\nGeraldine Boulous<\/span>
\nJean Bentz<\/span>
\nAgnes Pellicotti<\/span>
\nLillian Constantine<\/span>
\nAnna John<\/span>
\nSelma Rizk<\/span>
\nElla Elias<\/span>
\nDorothy Mawad<\/span>
\nBessie Simon<\/span>
\nFrances Koury<\/span>
\nMaureen Geosits<\/span>
\nLouise Jacob<\/span>
\nClaire Melan Willard<\/span>
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