Saint Sharbel Church, Raleigh NC

06/19/2026

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This week, the Maronite Church remembers **St. Jude Thaddeus**, one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ, known in the Maronite and Syriac tradition as **Mar Laba** or **Mar Laby**.

St. Jude is honored as a faithful Apostle and is often called upon as a saint of hope in difficult causes. Ancient tradition connects his preaching and martyrdom with the East, and some traditions say he was first buried in Beirut before his relics were later transferred to Rome. Hasroun, Lebanon, also preserves a beautiful devotion to him through the historic Church of Mar Laby the Apostle.

His name became known around the world through **Danny Thomas**, the American entertainer of Lebanese heritage who founded **St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital** after praying to St. Jude during a difficult time in his life.

**St. Jude Thaddeus, Mar Laba, pray for us.**

06/18/2026

Today, June 18, is International Picnic Day, and June is the perfect month to celebrate picnic season together.

**St. Sharbel Church’s Father’s Day Picnic**

Join us for a fun-filled day of fellowship, delicious food, music, games, and outdoor activities for the whole family.

🎵 Music
🌭 Food & Refreshments
🎲 Games & Activities
🚣 Outdoor Fun

Burgers and hot dogs will be provided.
Please bring a favorite dish, dessert, or side to share.

📍 Lake Wheeler, Sweet Gum Shelter
6404 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Kindly RSVP by June 21 using this link:
http://bit.ly/FathersDayJune2026

Water activities may be reserved in advance here:
WakeRack Reservations
https://share.google/NBDapkZ2RMINXtHDP

We look forward to spending a wonderful day together celebrating our fathers and families!

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

Fourth Sunday of Pentecost - See you at the Divine Liturgy 11:00 A.M

06/13/2026

Saturday, June 13, The Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Church honors the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a heart full of love, purity, faith, and complete trust in God. We celebrate her because she said yes to the Lord with her whole being, kept His word in her heart, and remained faithful to Him in both joy and sorrow. Her heart was perfectly united to the Heart of Jesus, and as our Mother, she continues to lead us gently to her Son.

06/12/2026

This Sunday, we will offer the Divine Liturgy for the intention of all our school graduates.
We pray that God may guide their choices and steps, so that they may always be aligned with His will and the purpose for which He created them. May they use the graces He has bestowed upon them for the good of their souls and for the blessing of all those touched by their encounters, words, and actions.
If you are a high school or college graduate, or if you know a graduate, please send their name to so they may be included in our liturgical intentions.
We also encourage you to invite them and their families to join us this Sunday, so we may pray together for their future and ask God’s blessing upon this new chapter of their lives.

06/12/2026

Friday, June 12, 2026
The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
No abstinence this Friday
This Friday, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and marks the conclusion of the Sacred Heart Novena. While the faithful are not asked to abstain this Friday, this is because the Church is celebrating a solemn feast of Our Lord. The most beautiful and holy way to honor this feast is by attending the Divine Liturgy or Mass. Parishioners are encouraged to attend at any Catholic church near home or work, or to join us at Saint Sharbel for the Divine Liturgy at 6:30 PM on Friday.

06/11/2026

Today the bishops of the United States consecrate our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
May the love and mercy of Christ heal our hearts, strengthen our families, bless our communities, and guide our country toward peace, justice, and unity.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

05/22/2026

Saint Rita of Cascia was a wife, mother, widow, and Augustinian nun who lived a life marked by patience, forgiveness, and deep trust in God. Through family suffering, loss, and hardship, she remained faithful and became a powerful witness of peace and mercy. She is honored as the patron saint of impossible causes, difficult marriages, and those carrying heavy burdens.
Prayer to Saint Rita
Saint Rita, faithful servant of God and helper in impossible causes, pray for us in our moments of struggle and uncertainty. Teach us to forgive with courage, to endure with patience, and to trust that God can bring healing, peace, and hope even from the hardest trials. Amen. Happy Feast Day to All!

05/20/2026

Pentecost! It’s the grand finale of the Easter season, a spiritual explosion that marks the descent of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Catholic Church.

But it’s more than just a single Sunday; it’s a powerful outpouring of God’s grace, a renewed call to mission, and a season for us to live with intentionality and fiery zeal.

As Pope Francis so beautifully reminded us in his 2024 Pentecost homily,
“We are not alone, but empowered by the Holy Spirit.”

The feast, which lands on May 24 this year, isn’t just about showing up on Sunday. It’s about how to prepare our hearts and live out the Holy Spirit’s gifts with intention and passion.

Here are nine fruitful ways to prepare for Pentecost and live with the Holy Spirit’s zeal: churchpop.com/prepare-heart-for-pentecost-holy-spirit-fire