South Regional 2023

South Regional Information

The South Region of the Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady Of Lebanon warmly invites you to attend the MYA South Regional Conference at Camp Lone Star in La Grange, TX on April 21-23rd! Join your fellow MYA members coming from 9 different parishes from 4 different states in a weekend of spiritual and social community building. Take advantage of the opportunity to collaborate with your peers in group discussions. Revitalize your spirituality during our workshops. Enjoy the amenities of Camp Lone Star, which include athletic field games, campfire, canoeing/kayaking, disc golf, basketball, volleyball, hiking trails, and more. Meet the other young adults from all walks of life who make up our worldwide Maronite community. The MYA South Regional Conference awaits!

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Please note there are 2 locations for Camp Lone Star. We will be at the La Grange, TX site

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SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodation is clustered in cabins. All cabins are equipped with heating, air-conditioning, and a water fountain. Each cabin sleeps 12 people with 6 bunk beds each.

Sheets, covers, and pillows will NOT be provided.

There is ample parking available at Camp Lone Star.

BATHROOMS

Each cabin has one large, shared restroom with private shower stalls and toilet stalls. The accommodations are more of a community camp setting. This is not a hotel. Each registrant must bring showering sandals, all toiletries, and towels.

FOOD

All meals will be provided from dinner on Friday to breakfast on Sunday.

WHAT TO BRING CHECKLIST

1. Toiletries
2. Shampoo/Conditioner
3. Bath towel
4. Bed sheets, comforter/blanket, and pillow
5. Flip flops/sandals (to use for showering)
6. Sunscreen and hat
7. Warm clothing for the evening
8. Flashlight
9. Recreational games (frisbee, basketball, etc.)
10. Sun glasses

THEME

The Lantern of Faith: A Path of Fire

"A lamp to my feet is your word, a light to my path." Psalm 119:105

How our prayers, devotions, Holy Scriptures, and Divine Liturgy are like lamps, lighting the steps of our journey, as we travel through the dark path of this world towards life with Jesus Christ in the next.

SCHEDULE

Friday

4:00 - 7:00 Check-in

7:00 - 8:00 Dinner

8:00 - 8:15 Welcome talk, Introduction, and Orientation

8:15 - 8:30 Ramsho/Evening Prayer

8:30 - 9:15 Quiz

9:15 - 12:00 Friday Night Activities - (Icebreakers, Campfire and S’mores, etc.)

Saturday

8:00 - 8:30 Breakfast

9:00 - 9:15 Icebreakers

9:15 - 9:45 Talk 1 - What is the Bible?

9:45 - 10:15 Breakout groups

10:15 - 12:00 Adoration and Confessions

12:00 - 12:30 Lunch

1:00 - 1:30 Talk 2 - The Divine Liturgy

1:30 - 2:00 Breakout groups

2:00 - 5:30 Free time

• 2:00 - 2:30 - Rosary making
• 9 Square
• Athletic Field Games, Sand Volleyball
• Canoeing/Kayaking/Corcls
• Disc Golf
• Hangar Games (Basketball, Floor Hockey, Scooters, Volleyball)
• 4:00 - Hiking Trails - Rosary walk

5:30 - 6:00 Dinner

6:30 - 7:00 Talk 3 - The Devotions (Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet)

7:00 - 7:30 Ramsho/Evening Prayer

7:30 - 12:00 Saturday Night Activities (Icebreakers, Hafli/Party/Karaoke)

Sunday

8:00 - 8:30 Breakfast

8:30 - 9:30 Check-out of cabins

9:30 - 10:00 What is a Maronite video

10:00 - 10:30 Quiz

10:30 - 11:30 Divine Liturgy

12:00  Lunch in La Grange

Leaders

Fr. Tony Massad, Jonathan Jaoude, Anthony Kuri, Aleina Soueidi

Speakers

Fr. Tony Massad, Aleina Soueidi, George Chidiac, Alex Abokhair

God be with you and protect you!

If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Jaoude (713-876-5629) or Anthony Kuri (512-903-1960).