Meet Our Priest

Father Elias Abi Sarkis
Born in Lebanon on Nov. 18, 1948
Studied in the Maronite seminary in Ghazir
Philosophy at the Vatican
Theology in Washington DC
Holy Ordination on July 19,1975
Assistant pastor then administrator, Akron, OH
Pastor in Cleveland OH
Pastor of Saint Joseph Church in Atlanta, GA
2002 assigned to serve the Maronite community in Tulsa, Oklahoma





Dear Parishioners,

"But the Lord said to me, Do not say, I am only a boy for you shall go to whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you, Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord." ( Jeremiah 1: 7-8 )

Lord, I am here to do your will, give me faith and strength.

I was sent to Saint Ephrem in Tulsa to do a mission, but this mission cannot be accomplished without the help of the people.

Sunday the 20th was a successful day, I witnessed to the fruit of your six years of labor and I am convinced that we can grow together in the spirit.

I need each and every one of you. Each one of you is a brick and if we put all the bricks together we will be able to built a church. I need your talents, your zeal, your time and your sacrifices.

As I am your administrator and you are God's people will grow from glory to glory through the intercession of saint Ephrem our protector for our community

Father Elias

3D Model of the Church in Google Earth On 8.25.2007 the 3D model of Saint Therese was completed. The church has also been accepted by the Google Earth Community and added to a public layer seen within Google Earth.		Lebanese Food The Saint Therese Kitchen is cooking some great Lebanese food. Take a look at some of the Lebanese favorites.