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August 19, 2001 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Readings: Ephesians , 3:1-13 Gospel: Luke, 10: 17-24 (English & Lebanese) There is a constant theme in today's Epistle and Gospel: "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see." What, or rather, was it that the disciples had seen? Jesus. May people say "Would it not have been awesome to live when Christ had lived and to have seen and met him. I sure would have been, but let us not forget how many people actually saw and listened to Jesus and they could see nothing more than another man. But it was a tremendous gift that the followers of Jesus had that they were able to "See" what they did. Not the physical only, but what they saw spiritually that Jesus was the Son of God. Many people today see what the disciples saw. I am not talking about people who have visions of Christ. Rather I am talking about every Christian who, with eyes of faith, can in all honesty say with St. Peter: "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God." We have heard this statement so often that we just kind of say "Oh yeah, I know that one." St. Peter was the one that got the right answer. But is it our answer? And more importantly, does this right answer change our lives in any way. Do we "see" or are we too busy looking at other things that are, or rather seem, more exciting. In our Baptism, we are asked if we reject the glamour of sin, sin is very glamorous. If often "looks" good but is not really good. Sometime, we are so taken up by the glamour of sin that we don't "see" the glory of God. We don't take the time. We think spending time in prayer is wasting time, that is not productive. We, as Christians, need to "waste" time with God. Of course it is not really wasting time, but we think it is. Nevertheless, we need to spend time with God. Then we will develop a taste and a liking for spiritual things. We as people in general, don't like spiritual things. It doesn't taste very good to us. But if we spend time, even if it feels like we are wasting time, we will slowly but surely develop a spiritual taste. Then, sin will not look so glamorous anymore. Then maybe we will start to desire to go to the Mass more than to the movies, to read the Bible rather than the hottest car or teen magazine, and to read a good spiritual book rather than spend so much time on the internet. One excellent book I suggest that would help us to develop a taste for Spiritual things is the Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux. The book is called: "The Story of a soul" and is written by her. By: Charbel Bousamra. Masses &Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Aug. 19th 9:00AM Hanna Keirouz (Youssef Keirouz & Family) 11:00AM Antonios Tannous (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family) Mon. Aug. 20th 8:30AM Joe Peters (Paul & Adele Thomas) Tony Semaan (Nohra Y. Nohra) Antonios & Alia Sarkis (Sarkis Jraige) (Paul Joseph) Frangie Jraige (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Joseph) Tue. Aug. 21st 8:30AM All Forgotten Souls (David Nohra & Family) Elias Boutros (Sadie Jraige) Wajih Elias & Grandson Jimmy (Boutros Daher)(Maurice Raffoul) Boula Mikhail (Samir Francis) Wed. Aug. 22nd 8:30AM Joseph Maksoud (Mr. & Mrs. N. Nehmetallah) Michael Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Skaf) Louie Youssef (Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Abraham) Wadaa Sleiman (Theresa Sleiman) 7:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine Thu. Aug. 23rd 8:30AM Alia Raheb (Nour Sleiman) Badiha Tannous Zakaria (Lisa Younan) Antonios Youssef (Marco & Theresa Haifa & Family) Haifa Elias (Mr. & Mrs. Bakhos Jacobs) 9:00AM St. Charbel's Prayers Fri. Aug. 24th 8:30AM Louie Iskandar Georges (Sadie Jabbour) Louie Mikhail (Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Jraige) Alfeo Rapiz (Mr. & Mrs. Tom Raffoul) Madem Youssef (Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zina) Sat.Aug. 25th 3:00PM Wedding: Paul George & Suzanne Desrosiers Sun. Aug. 26th 9:00AM Boula Mikhail (2 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family) 11:00AM Adele Laba (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)  Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : Leamington United Church Bulletin Advertising: The list of Prices for St. Anthony's Parish Bulletin Advertisements: - For the period of 6 months: $ 70.00 - For the period of 1 Year: $ 120.00We thank you in advance for your support and generosity. May God bless you all and keep you safe with your families. Please make payments at the Secretary's Office. First Banns Between: Thomas Earl Hughes Jr. & Susie Haifa Second Banns Between: Bruno Anthony Mammone & Rita Jacobs Third Banns Between: Paul George & Suzanne Desrosiers We would like to thank all the Rev. Fathers who helped during the Celebrations of Our Lady's Assumption Festival. May God bless them and give them the strength and health to continue to spread the Good News about Jesus. We also would like to express our sincere thanks to all the ladies who helped welcome and prepare the food for Bishop's supper held in St. Anthony's Church Hall. May God bless them all and keep them safe with their families. As we approach the end of the summer, I am approaching the end of my stay with you at St. Anthony's Parish. I will be leaving on Monday, August 20th. My deepest gratitude for all the youth who have participated in the Youth Group Meetings over the summer. I have enjoyed working with you have learned much from you. I also thank all the members of the Parish who have been very welcoming and helpful. I encourage you to persevere in the love of Christ and to always seek his will and friendship through frequent and regular prayer and Christian living. I ask you to pray for me as I continue my studies and discern whether Christ is calling me to his priesthood. Charbel Bousamra. Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos' Festival: St. Anthony's is planning on celebrating Sts. Sarkis & Bakhos Feast. We are hoping to found a Committee to be in charge of the details of the festival. A meeting will be held in St. Anthony's Parish Hall on Sunday, August 19th, 2001 at 7:30PM for all the parishioners interested in participating. Please be there to help us put together the guidelines of this celebration. Thank you . Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Session which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East, on Saturday September 1st, 2001 at 6:30PM & 9:30PM & Thursday, September 13th, 2001 at 12:30PM & 6:30PM. Please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-8080 for more information. Pig Roast, on August 31, 2001 at the Leamington Marina. Cash Bar, 5:00PM to 9:00PM (Beer, Wine & Pop) Dinner, %:00PM to 8:00PM. Adults: $12.00, children (8 and under) $ 6.00. For tickets, please call: 326-3111 or 326-4042. Limited tickets. Some tickets will be sold at the door. London Diocesan Shrine in honour of Our Lady of the Rosary begins its third year at its new location - St. Patrick's Church, 5773 10th Line Raleigh, near Merlin, Ontario. Pilgrimage Dates are scheduled for July 2, 13 and 16 and for August 13 - 22 (ten consecutive days). The day begins at 11:00AM with the celebration of Holy Mass followed by prayers for the sick, lunch, Rosary procession with a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Benediction. It ends around 3:00PM. Please bring a lawn chair and your own lunch as nothing is sold at the Shrine. For further information, Please contact Fr. Michael Dwyer at 519-689-7760. All are welcome. Congratulations to Melanie Odish who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday, August 12, 2001. May God bless her and keep her happy and safe with her family. Healing Mass: Rev. Gus Cops , O. F. M. cap. From St. Charles Community in Detroit, will be the Main Celebrant and Homilist of the Eucharistic Celebration at Immaculate Conception Church (800 Block of Wyandotte St. East) at 7:30PM, September 7, 2001. All are welcome. Job Hiring: A full time position for a faith filled Catholic as a Pastoral Minister. Qualifications: A degree or certificate in Pastoral Ministry, proven experience in Parish Ministry, prayerful, mature, self-directed person, to work in collaboration with the Pastoral Team, who has the skills and enthusiasm to assist all ages in their faith life. Responsibilities: Coordination and formation of Liturgical and Pastoral care ministries. Sacramental preparation and school visits, Christian formation and social activities for children/youth primarily at a grade school level. St. Michael's is a multi cultural parish, and a second language would be an asset. Resumes with three references, including a pastoral reference should be sent to: Search Committee, St. Michael's Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, ON N8H 3M4. Deadline for applications: October 15, 2001, Contract to begin January 2002. Phone # (519) 326-2643, Fax # (519)326-2644. Pig Roast , on August 31, 2001 at the Leamington Marian. Cash Bar, 5:00PM to 9:00PM (Beer, Wine & Pop) Dinner, 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Adults: $ 12.00, Children (8 and under): $ 6.00. For tickets, please call: 326-3111 or 326-4042. Tickets are limited. Some tickets at door. All welcome. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul began its work in Essex County over 105 years ago after the original Society was founded in Paris, France by Frederick Ozanam. Today, four particular councils from the Windsor-Essex Central Council which was approved by the International Council in 1954. Funds to operate the charity came from collections in the churches, other benefactors and from the thrift stores. Some 311 laity (men, women and youth) make up the Essex County Society. Besides these, another 20 dedicated volunteers assist at the thrift stores and warehouse facility. As the need to help grows, so does the need for volunteers. Please see the following locations and how you may be able to assist: 354 Chilver Rd. @ 253-7481, 3177 Sandwich St. @ 252-1445, 1074 Wyandotte St. East @ 977-9499, 42 Centre St., Harrow @ 738-2858, 38 Talbot St. West, Leamington @ 326-0228. Main office & Warehouse 354 Chilver Rd. We are in constant need of clothing, furniture, large appliances… Donations may be dropped off at any store during operating hours. For pick up of large donations, please call: 253-7481. You are invited to an evening of information on fertility care for healthy marriages. Handouts, brochures, and resources available for use in Marriage Prep. Programs. The Session will take place at John XXIII Centre, Tuesday, September 11, 7:00 to 9:30 PM. Please call the Windsor Essex Regional Centre to register at 254-2090. All are welcome. New day: The Catholic Men's Fellowship breakfast has moved to a new day, the last Saturday of each month. These men meet at Roseland Golf and Curling Club at 8:30AM to discuss how God is working in their lives. A guest speaker and music and prayer make in an enjoyable hour and a half. All are welcome. For more information, contact: Mike Horoky at 969-1348. The Queenship of Mary August 22 Following the Feast of Mary's Assumption into heaven on August 15, the feast of her Queenship celebrates her place among the angels and saints as the Queen of heaven and earth. Hail, Holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus, O Clement , O loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Morning Offering Lord Jesus, I give you my hands to do your work. I give you my feet to go your way. I give you my eyes to see as you do. I give you my tongue to speak your words. I give you my mind that you may think in me. I give you my spirit that you may pray in me. Above all, I give you my heart that you may love In me your Father and all humanity. I give you my whole self that you may grow in me, So that is you, Lord Jesus, who live and work and pray for me.

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