JOIN THE MELKITE GUARDIANS

 

2007 is becoming a breakout year for the recently formed Melkite Guardians.  We look forward to your input and participation.  Below is a brief outline of the Organization’s purpose, leadership, and focus.  Should you have any questions, contact any of the officers/chairmen; or email us to guardians@holytransfiguration.org.

 

Melkite Guardians

 

Mission:      Preserving the Melkite Faith & Culture.

 

Vision:         A band of standard-bearers sowing the principles of Christ by projecting Melkite traditions & culture within their families & neighbors through everyday practices.

Goals:         

·             Unite the parish through traditional multi-purpose activities.

·             Invite outsiders to share the splendor of our faith, and richness of our heritage.

·             Engage members, and assist those in need to fully celebrate Christ.

·             Establish and Maintain resources to document and educate others about the Melkites, and our Parish.

·             Support, and Maintain the Parish’s Buildings and Grounds.

 

’06-‘07 Officers:                                                                

President, Patrick Saad Saba

Vice President, Matthew Rosov

Treasurer, Ron Hamrah      

Secretary, Bill Savich

 

Parish Council Liaison, Tom Fadoul

‘06/’07 Scheduled Events: 

·             ’07 Planned Guardian Meetings – (1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/22, 5/20, 6/24)   

·             New Years Party, 12/31/06       

·             Valentine Day’s Event, 2/11/07 (tentative)         

·             Clean Up Day, 3/17/07 

·             Mother’s Day event, 5/13/07

·             Retreat (5/07-7/07, Date to be determined)

·             Annual Festival (To Be Determined)

·             (More events to be announced – feel free to discuss ideas/suggestions with officers/committee-chairmen) 

Current Active Committees

Recruitment/Welcome, Sabatino Carnazzo

·      Contact with other Churches

·      Ushers

·      Spread the word about the Melkites

·      Invite Visitors

·      Membership Recruitment

·      Coordinate w/ ladies for Coffee-hr & Welcome

Parish Outreach, Paul Baroody

·      Engage non-regular members -Youth/College Age, Elders

·      Spiritual/Physcological outreach

·      Visiting the Sick & Lonely

·      Escorting those that need rides to church

·      Muscle Labor in support for the Mercy Meals

Campus Operations, Tony Fakhoury

·      Capital Upgrade

·      Maintenance

·      Landscape

·      Long-term building plan(s)

Social Activities - Jalal Deeb

·      Parties

·      Trips/Retreats

·      Events w/ Eastern Churches

·      Young Adult Events

Historian/Librarian - Kalil/Pinkley

·          Photos

·          Church History

·          Coordinate with Web Page

 

If interested fill below, cut along dotted line, and give to one the officers/committee chairs:

 

I would like to join the Melkite Guardian -  Interested in the following Committee(s):  _________________________________

 

Name   __________________________________, Phone: _________________________ ; Email: ______________________

 

Ideas/Comments for the Guardians: _________________________________________________________________________

 

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