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April, 8, 2001 Palm Sunday & Holy Week Readings: Philippians, 1: 1-11 (English & Lebanese):
In this reading, St. Paul gives thanks to God because we are all partners in the grace of the Lord. He also asks us to be pure and blameless for the coming of the Jesus Christ.Gospel: John, 12: 12 - 22 (English & Lebanese):
This week, we cry out to the one coming in the name of the Lord. We declare that the Holy Cross is the turning point for humanity. Jesus suffered then he resurrected into his glory.Last Week's Collection
Last Week's Collection: $ 4,633.00
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Apr. 8th
10:00AM
Palm Sunday: Intentions of all Parishioners12:00PM
Palm Sunday: Intentions of all Parishioners6:00PM
Salat ElhashMon. Apr. 9th
6:00PM
Tannous Zakaria & Wife Badiaa (Betty Najem)Tue. Apr. 10th
6:00PM
Boula Youssef Mikhail (Jamile Mikhail)Wed. Apr. 11th
6:00PM
Aziz & Asma Tannous (Paul & Adele Thomas)Thu. Apr. 12th
6:00PM
Mikhail Jraiche & Wife Shamma (Jawad Jraiche)Fri. Apr. 13th
8:00AM
Odette Zeiter
(Family)11:00AM
Outdoor Children's Service Stations of the Cross at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine.3:00PM
Lord's Passion Service.Sat. Apr. 14th
6:00PM
Easter Vigil Children's Mass: Intentions of Children.12:00Midnight
Easter Sunday: Intentions of all ParishionersSun. Apr. 15th
12:00Noon
Easter Sunday: Intentions of all ParishionersMon. Apr. 16th
12:00 Noon
Easter Monday: Youssef Saad & Wife Zarife & Son Habib
(Samia Saad & Family)
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : United Pentecostal Church Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for :
First Communion Practice will take place every Friday, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Jihane Mouawad and Margaret Gebrael. Be sure to bring your books "Called to His Supper".
Please mark your calendars for the next Bingo Sessions: April 28th, 2001 @ 12:30 PM & 3:15PM. Everyone is welcome.
Pilgrimage Trip to Rome and Lebanon St. Anthony's Parish is organizing a pilgrimage trip to Rome for the Canonization of St. Rafca, on June 10th, 2001. If you are interested, please register your name on the sheet provided. Cost $ 2,100.00 per person, an additional $ 300.00 to go to Lebanon. $ 200.00 deposit is required by April 8, 2001. For more information or to register, please call: 322-2282.
We would like to thank Rev. Father Paul Oneid for being with us in St. Anthony's Parish for this special time of Lent. May God bless him and keep him healthy to continue his mission of spreading the Good News to all.
On Holy Thursday, April 12th, the Church will stay open until midnight. Mother Mary and St. Charbel's prayers will take place on Thursday evening. Everyone is welcome to attend and pray for the Lamb of God who is going to suffer for all mankind.
An Outdoor Stations of the Cross Service, for children will take place outdoor of Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine. Everyone is encouraged to attend. In Case of bad weather, the Service will be cancelled.
Church etiquette: Please pay for the Masses when you book them, or pay directly to the priest celebrating the Mass or replacing the Parish Pastor. Thank you .
We received the Masses in Memory of Alia Sarkis. We thank you for your generosity and we ask the Lord to rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family.
Shalom Counseling Services: Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 9;00AM, come and enjoy a walk at Point Pelee for our 5th Annual Walkathon. This is a joint fundraiser with South Essex Community Centre. Pledge forms are available at Shalom Counseling Services, South Essex Community Centre and several businesses around Leamington. Help raise funds for the Youth of our Community by participating.
Healing Mass: Rev. Steve Wlusek will be the Main Celebrant and Homilist of the Eucharistic Celebration at Immaculate Conception Church (800 Block of Wyandotte St. E.) at 7:30PM, on Friday, April 20th, 2001. All are welcome.
Our Lady of Sorrows Aylmer is seeking a Coordinator of Youth Ministry. Part-time position, 32 hours per week. Requirements include: Catholic Faith Practice, leadership & Communication skills, ability to work with Youth and Adults. Send resume and references to: Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 116 John St South, Aylmer, ON, N5H 2C4. Or for more information, please call the Pastor: Fr. Gilbert Simard at the Church (519)773-8582. Deadline for application: April 11, 2001.
St. Michael's COR Agape Reunion will take place on Saturday, May 26th, 2001 at Cardinal Carter Secondary School. Eucharist Celebration at 5:00PM. Dinner to follow - by Aroma Catering . Special Guest Speakers. Entertainment by D. J. Peppe Bonfiglio. Dress Sunday best. $ 25.00 per person. Tickets are limited.
St. John De La Salle (1651-1719)
April 9The Founder of the Christian Brothers was born at Rheims, France, on April 30, 1651, into a very wealthy and noble family . St. John entered St. Sulpice Seminary in Paris in 1670 and was ordained to the Priesthood in 1678. In 1678, he met Adrian Nyel, a layman, in Rheims, and began to work for the education of poor boys. In 1684, he gave all his wealth to the poor and spent much of his effort training teachers. As a result of this, he also gave up his canonry. Soon after, John founded the Brothers of the Christian Schools. The Schools he founded multiplied throughout France and all over the world. About 1695, John formulated a set of rules for his community entitled the Conduct of Christian Schools. John suffered many trials during his arduous work. It should be noted that the Christian Brothers have become the largest teaching order in the Church. He died on Good Friday, April 7, 1719 at Rouen, France.
Lord Jesus, you taught your disciples to welcome little children. Bless our youth and bring them closer to you.Top of Page