Abuna [Father] Firas Khoury of the Melkite Catholic Parish in Zababdeh, Northern West Bank, is seeking “friendly parishes and churches with whom [to] establish a twinning relationship.” The women of Abuna Firas’ parish produce olive oil soap for sale in order to raise urgently needed funds for the ongoing life of their parish. Basic information about the sale of the olive oil soap is the following:
–The soap costs $5.00 per bar.
–Orders must total 100 bars or more per order.
–Payment can be made through arrangement with Abuna Firas.
–Shipping will be arranged by Abuna Firas through a shipping company located in Jenin, West Bank.
–Cost of shipping could start at $200 and will rise depending on the size of the order.
–Abuna Firas can be contacted at melkitecatholic@yahoo.com.
Abuna Firas says, “Can you please help me in finding friendly parishes and churches with whom we could establish a twinning relationship? This would greatly support my “living stones.” I am trying to keep hope alive in the midst of our way of the Cross.”
Please consider encouraging one faithful and struggling Christian parish in the Northern West Bank by contacting Abuna Firas and planning a soap drive for your congregation!
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