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Date:         Fri, 22 Jan 1993 10:46:03 PST
From:         "Greg Wolff, MISG, MSO1-1/J50,
              dtn 223-0855 22-Jan-1993 1345" <wolff@WAYHIP.ENET.DEC.COM>
Subject:      A Maronite Monastery in the United States

    The Monastic tradition of the Maronites is the foundation of the
    Maronite Church.  The Spiritual Life of the Church flows from the
    Monasteries out to the Church at large.  The Monasteries are the Heart
    of the Church and the Church can't live without them.  Thus, it is
    greatly appreciated by the Maronite people that there is a Maronite
    Monastery here in the US.  The monastery is a community of monks of the
    Order of Maronite Monks of the Most Holy Trinity (O. Mar).

    What follows is the one page introduction that the monks have written
    to describe themselves.

                                                    In Christ the Savior

                                                    Greg Wolff
                                                    wolff@ics.enet.dec.com


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                       MOST HOLY TRINITY MONASTERY
                               Dugway Road
                           Petersham, MA, 01366
                               508-724-3347

        The Maronite Monks of MOST HOLY TRINITY MONASTERY are a Roman
    Catholic Community of men religious dedicated to a life of prayer and
    adoration, and a life of religious mortification and penance for souls,
    that is, for our brothers and sisters in the world - especially those
    in most need of our prayer.

        This life of prayer, adoration and mortification overflows into a
    sharing with others by making possible to all God's people in the local
    community the opportunity for:
            Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
            Sharing in the Liturgy of the DIVINE OFFICE
            Participation in the Divine Liturgy of the MASS.

                       D A I L Y   S C H E D U L E
                       ---------------------------

                7:00 A.M.   Mass, daily (8:30 on Sundays)
               11:00 A.M.   Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
                6:20 P.M.   Evening Prayer of Ramsho (Vespers)
                            4:00 P.M. Sunday with Benediction
                8:50 P.M.   Night Prayer Sootoro (Compline)

        The Chapel is open ALL DAY for adoration and visits.  All are
    welcome at any time for adoration and to assist at the chanting of the
    Divine Liturgy and to assist at Mass.

        The Monks, faithful to the ideal of the monastic tradition, live
    humbly and in great simplicity, depending entirely on Divine Providence
    for their sustenance working through the goodness of the People of God.

        Because of this manner of life, small donations of food stuffs are
    greatly appreciated: canned goods and other basic foods - preferably
    non-sweetened.  Cooked meals are most welcome: casseroles, meat loaf,
    etc.  The Community generally abstains from pastries and sweets.

        In order to defray the building up of the monastery, to pay off its
    mortgage, and to maintain it in its daily life of worship, work and
    sharing with others, the Community has developed the MONTHLY SUPPORT
    GROUP OF FRIENDS.  This support group of friends sends a monthly
    contribution, each according to ones means.  Whatever one can give is
    greatly appreciated. ... And we do not forget the widow's mite.
    However little the amount that is sent, it is greatly appreciated.
    Your assistance is vital in furthering our life of adoration and
    penance.  We would like very much to have you among our Monthly Support
    Friends.

                      VISITING HOURS WITH THE MONKS

                         From: 9:00 to 11:00 A.M.
                         From: 2:00 to  4:30 P.M.


                 The MONKS OF MOST HOLY TRINITY MONASTERY

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