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Liturgical Life

Schedule of Masses & Liturgical Services

The Holy Qurbono is the heart of our Maronite parish. Celebrate with us in the beauty of the ancient Maronite Syriac-Antiochene Tradition, where the ancient language of Christ still rises from our altar.

Weekly Divine Liturgies

Our regular weekly Eucharistic calendar

Weekend Vigil Mass

Saturday

5:00 PM

Saturday evening Vigil Qurbono celebrated in English.

Sunday Mass (English)

Sunday

9:00 AM

Traditional Maronite Divine Liturgy celebrated in English.

Sunday Mass (Arabic, Aramaic & English)

Sunday

11:00 AM

The Qurbono celebrated in Arabic, Aramaic (Syriac), and English.

Week Days Mass

Monday – Friday

8:00 AM

Daily Maronite Divine Liturgy (Qurbono) in our side chapel.

Holy Days Mass

On the Feast Day

7:00 PM

Solemn liturgies celebrated on major parish and universal holy days of obligation.

Devotions & Adorations

See our full Maronite Spiritual Devotions page

Praying the Rosary

Wednesdays of May & Sundays of October & Marian Feasts

May 7:00 PM · Oct. 10:00 AM

Parish recitation of the Holy Rosary in honor of Our Lady of the Cedars of Lebanon: every Wednesday in May at 7:00 PM, every Sunday in October at 10:00 AM, and on all Marian feasts.

Eucharistic Adoration

Second Tuesday of the Month

7:00 PM

A Holy Hour of Adoration, contemplation, and Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament. When the Second Tuesday falls on a Holy Day of Obligation, Adoration is not held.

Qurbono (Mass) in Honor of Saint Sharbel

Every 22nd of the Month

7:00 PM

A Qurbono is offered in honor of Saint Sharbel on the 22nd of every month at 7:00 PM, except on Saturday and Sunday, when it is celebrated with the weekend scheduled Masses.

Christmas Novena

December 15 – December 23

Following the 7:00 PM Mass

Nine evenings of preparation for the Glorious Birth of Our Lord.

Confessions (Reconciliation)

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the path to spiritual renewal and healing. Confessions are available:

  • 45 minutes before every Qurbono

    In the confessional, or upon request

  • Anytime upon request

    Call the rectory at 617.522.0225

Plan Your Visit

Our church complex is located in the beautiful Moss Hill section of Jamaica Plain, Boston. We offer free on-site parking and full handicap accessibility via our elevator lift.

61 Rockwood Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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Schedules are subject to shift on holy feast days and during seasons. Please confirm latest times in the weekly bulletin or by contacting the rectory.

Liturgical Media

Sacred Services & Divine Liturgies

Experience the spiritual depth and Antiochene beauty of our traditional Maronite Catholic rites. Watch recorded Divine Liturgies, Holy Week solemnities, and seasonal devotions from our parish sanctuary.

Divine Liturgy

Maronite Divine Liturgy

Experience the Maronite Divine Liturgy (Qurbono) celebrated in the ancient Maronite Syriac-Antiochene Tradition at Our Lady of the Cedars of Lebanon.

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Advent & Christmas

Maronite Christmas Novena

The beautiful Christmas Novena (Subro) preparation services leading to the Glorious Birth of Our Lord.

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Lent

Stations of the Holy Cross

The spiritual journey of the Stations of the Cross (Darb Al-Saleeb) devotion.

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Holy Week

Adoration of the Cross

Solemn adoration and veneration of the Holy Cross of Christ, celebrated on Good Friday.

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Holy Week

Good Friday Burial Liturgy

The solemn Jinnaz Al-Massih (Burial of Our Lord) ceremony, featuring traditional Antiochene melodies.

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Devotions

The Rite of the Lamp and the Anointing of All Attendees

The traditional Holy Wednesday Rite of the Lamp, with the anointing of all attendees.

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Marian Devotion

Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary

The recitation of the Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary in both English and Arabic.

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