Folder St. Anthony’s Parish Building Fund (1971) — Booklet, “Lest We Forget Our Heritage : St. Anthony’s Parish Building Fund”, 1971, for construction of new parish complex. With letters to parishioners; architectural rendering of proposed new church, auditorium, and rectory (Solomita & Palermo, Architects) with Master Plan diagram; list of suggested memorial tributes; and list of capital campaign leaders (Clifford E. Elias, chairman; Abraham J. Abounader, co-chairman). Three copies held. (1983.029.001–003)
Folder The Liturgy of the Maronite Rite. — Booklet (missalette/liturgy book), “The Liturgy of the Maronite Rite”, private printing for St. Anthony’s Church, circa 1970s, 17pp. With parts for priest and congregation, prayer and chant. (1983.029.005 & 1983.029.006)
Folder The Blessing of a Church (1974) — Booklet (missalette/liturgy book), “The Blessing of a Church According to the Maronite Rite”, by Most Rev. Francis M. Zayek, D.D. (Bishop of the Diocese of St. Maron, Detroit), private printing for the blessing of the new St. Anthony’s Maronite Church building (in 1974). In English and Arabic. (1990.080.002)
Folder From 1903 to 1974 : Dedication of St. Anthony’s — Souvenir book, From 1903 to 1974 : Dedication of Saint Anthony’s Maronite Roman Catholic Church : Lawrence, Massachusetts, 10 Nov. 1974. Includes photos, “Brief History of the Maronites” (by Alfred M. Coorey), history of St. Anthony’s Church (list of pastors), programs.
Pontifical High Mass concelebrated by Most Rev. Francis M. Zayek (Bishop of the Diocese of St. Maron, Detroit), Father Semaan M. Farris (Pastor), and Maronite Priests; in attendance, His Eminence Humberto Cardinal Medeiros (Archbishop of Boston) and Archbishop Joseph Tawil (Melkite Apostolic Exarch), 10 Nov. 1974, with sermon by Rt. Rev. Chor-Bishop George J. Webby, V.G.
Reception program: Rep. Arthur M. Khoury, chairman. Archbishop Joseph Tawil, invocation. Mayor John J. Buckley, welcoming speech. Speakers: Hon. Gazi Chidiac (Lebanese consul general, later Lebanese Ambassador to the Holy See), His Eminence Humberto Cardinal Medeiros, Fr. Semaan M. Farris (Pastor), and Most Rev. Francis M. Zayek. Rev. John Haddad, closing prayer.
Three copies held. (1979.076.002, 1990.080.001, & 1997.108.002)
Folder Diamond Jubilee (1978) — Souvenir book, Diamond Jubilee of Saint Anthony’s Maronite Church, 1978. Letters to parishioners, “Lebanon and the Maronites” (Dr. Charles Malik), “The Rites of the Church”, “Aramaic Art”, “Maronite History”, “Sharbel—Hermit and Saint”, history of St. Anthony’s Church, historical photos, programs.
Pontifical High Mass concelebrated by His Excellency Most Rev. Francis M. Zayek (Bishop of the Diocese of St. Maron, Detroit), Rt. Rev. Msgr. Semaan M. Farris (Pastor), Fr. James T. Khoury, Deacon Allan Ramey, and Maronite Priests; in attendance, His Eminence Humberto Cardinal Medeiros (Archbishop of Boston), 5 Nov. 1978, with sermon by Rt. Rev. Chor-Bishop George J. Webby, V.G.
Reception program: Rev. Archimandrite John Elya (St. Joseph’s Melkite Church), invocation. Mayor Lawrence P. LeFebre and Governor Michael Dukakis, welcoming speeches. Speakers: Rep. Paul Tsongas, Fr. Laurence Conneen O.S.A. (St. Mary’s Church), Rt. Rev. Msgr. Semaan M. Farris (Pastor), State Rep. Arthur M. Khoury, esq., Most Rev. Francis M. Zayek (Bishop of the Diocese of St. Maron, Brooklyn). Archpriest Michael Buben (St. George’s Orthodox Church), closing prayer.
Two copies held. (1979.076.001 and 1996.191.010)
Folder Mortgage Retirement Celebration (1987) — Souvenir book, St. Anthony’s Maronite Church : Mortgage Retirement Celebration, 1987. Contains “The Rites of the Church”, “Aramaic Art”, “Maronite History”, history of St. Anthony’s Church, programs.
Pontifical High Mass concelebrated by His Excellency Most Rev. Francis M. Zayek (Bishop of the Diocese of St. Maron), Rev. Msgr. Semaan M. Farris (Pastor), Rev. George P. George, Deacon Allan Ramey, Subdeacon Abraham Abdulla, and Maronite Priests, 1 Nov. 1987.
Reception program: Rev. Michael Zammar (St. Joseph’s Melkite Church), invocation. Arthur M. Khoury, welcoming speech. Remarks: Rev. George P. George, Deacon Allan A. Ramey, Rev. Msgr. Semaan Farris. Burning of the Mortgage. Speaker, Archbishop Francis M. Zayek. Rev. Fr. R. Joseph Mirowski (St. George’s Orthodox Church), benediction.
(1996.191.009)
Folder Church Directory. — Church directory for St. Anthony’s Church, circa 1997. List of parish organizations, photo directory of parishioners, historical photos. (1999.019.001)
Folder Swing Into Spring. — Two tickets to Swing Into Spring Semi-Formal/Dance, held 25 Apr. 1998, St. Anthony’s Church Hall, performance by the B-Street Bombers. (1998.096.089)
Folder St. Anthony’s Cedars Aroma. — Invitation to music recital of St. Anthony’s Cedars Aroma, to be held 4 Dec. 1999 at St. Anthony’s Church. (1999.079.023)
Folder Help to Rebuild Our Lady of Redemption. — Souvenir booklet, “Help to Rebuild Our Lady of Redemption Church, Dhour Ain El-Haour, Lebanon”, circa 2000, with donor list, photos.
Folder Visit of Most Rev. Gregory J. Mansour. — Invitation to official visit of Most Rev. Gregory J. Mansour at St. Anthony’s Church, 23 Apr. 2006, reception at Atkinson Country Club (Atkinson, N.H.).
Folder Visit of His Eminence Cardinal Sfeir. — Program from official visit of His Eminence and His Beatitude Mar Nasrallah Peter Cardinal Sfeir, Patriarch of Antioch & All The East, held at St. Anthony’s Church, 13 Jul. 2006. Archbishop Youssef Beshara (Eparchial Bishop of Antillias), invocation. Msgr. Peter Fahed Azar (Pastor), welcoming remarks. Most Rev. Gregory Mansour (Eparchial Bishop of St. Maron), remarks. Address of His Eminence Cardinal Sfeir. Archbishop Roland Aboujaoude (Patriarchal Vicar General), benediction. Two copies held.
Folder News Clippings. — Folder contains various newspaper clippings:
“Over 2,500 Honor Msgr. David”, in the Eagle-Tribune (20 Jun. 1966), about honoring retiring pastor Rt. Rev. Chor-Bishop Joseph David.
“500 Accompany Msgr. David To Airport For His Departure”, in the Eagle-Tribune (30 Jun. 1966), about departure of Monsignor David to Beirut, Lebanon.
“Maronites mark 75 years here”, in the Eagle-Tribune (6 Nov. 1978), about diamond jubilee of St. Anthony’s Church. Photocopy only.
“At 111, she takes care of herself and others”, by Jim MacLaughlin in the Eagle-Tribune (9 May 1979), about Mary Tahan, oldest Maronite Catholic in the U.S., born in Lebanon, living in Lawrence. Photocopy only.
“St. Anthony’s prepares for 12th annual Mahrajan”, in the Eagle-Tribune (18 Aug. 1983).
“Mortgage burning”, photo by Carl Russo in the Eagle-Tribune (7 Nov. 1987).
FolderBulletin – 24 Nov. 1974. — One legal-sized sheet. Mentions Annual Hafli sponsored by Holy Name Society, 23 Nov. 1974.
Folder Bulletin – 13 Feb. 1983. — Mentions ecumenical service of Stations of the Cross with St. Joseph Melkite Church and St. George Orthodox Church.
Folder Bulletin – 4 Jun. 2000. — (Condition: Has writing, scribbles, doodles on multiple pages.)
Folder Bulletin – 2 Sep. 2007. — Mentions creation of Knights of Mary group.
Folder Bulletin – 31 Aug. 2008. — (In English and Arabic.) Article from Jonas Stundza about John Ramey in the Lawrence Strike of 1912.
Folder Bulletin – 1 May 2011. — (In English and Arabic.) Spotlight on Michelle Abou-Raad (Central Catholic High School student) and reflection by Julia Hassan (Maronite Youth Organization).
Folder 12th Annual Mahrajan Festival. — Poster for Mahrajan Festival, 3–4 Sep. 1983, Saint Anthony’s Grounds (Methuen, formerly Eaton’s Grove). Performance by Fowzi Assaf and The Phoenicians. (1983.003.026)
Folder Annual Mahrajan. — Poster for Annual Mahrajan, Labor Day Weekend, 1–2 Sep. [No Year]. Possibly 2001 or 2007. Lebanese entertainment, featuring George Maalouf and Band.
Folder 36th Annual Mahrajan. — Sponsor booklet from the 36th Annual Mahrajan, Labor Day Weekend, 1-2 Sep. 2007. With welcome message, menu, parish history, and advertisements. Two copies held.
Folder 38th Annual Mahrajan. — Poster for Annual Mahrajan, Labor Day Weekend, 4–5 Sep. 2009. Lebanese entertainment, featuring George Maalouf and Ensemble.
Folder Annual Mahrajan. — Poster for Annual Mahrajan, Labor Day Weekend, 3–4 Sep. [No Year]. Possibly 2005, 2011, or 2016. Lebanese entertainment, featuring DJ Rikon, George Maalouf & Ensemble, MYO Dabke Troupe.
Folder Annual Mahrajan 2012. — Poster for Annual Mahrajan, Labor Day Weekend, 1–2 Sep. 2012. Lebanese entertainment, featuring Andre and Ensemble, George Maalouf & Ensemble, and DJ Rikon.
Folder 43rd Annual Mahrajan Festival. — Poster and advertising card for 43rd Annual Mahrajan Festival, Labor Day Weekend, 2–3 Sep. 2014. Lebanese entertainment, featuring Andre Keedy & Ensemble, Chadi Naddaf & Ensemble, and George Maalouf & Ensemble.
Folder Mahrajan tickets. — Tickets for admission and meals at St. Anthony’s Mahrajan, for the years 1997, 1999, 2001, and two types without date. (2001 has signature of Msgr. James Khoury.) (1999.079.014)