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August 26, 2001 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Readings: Ephesians , 4:1-16
Gospel: Luke, 11: 9-13 (English & Lebanese):
In this week's Gospel, Jesus teaches us about prayers, that mankind knew from the early ages of Christianity. The first Christians prayed repeatedly the psalms that Jesus prayed on the Cross: "My God, my God, why have forsaken me? … Father, into your hands I commend my spirit." Jesus' prayer during his agony in the garden is inspired from the Psalm 40: "
Here I am, I am coming to obey your will." When we ask for God's help, we do so as his children, we have the courage that defeats all fear. We take the stand of God's children, not the slaves' who await their punishment. When we ask, we are certain that we will receive. Our trust in God, the Father is great. He knows our needs before we even ask.
When he gives, God gives abundantly. A good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing will be poured into our lap (Luke 6:38). If God asks us to give, he, then, gives the greatest gifts. When we knock, we indicate that we are not like the beggar who waits for his brother's generosity to help him in his daily life. As we ask for God's graces, we know that we don't deserve them. God's gifts are gratuitous. He doesn't give us because we gave or for a good deed. If he does so, then we are on a business level, not on the grace's lever that the Lord grants us.
We don't receive material graces, instead, we will be entered into the kingdom. Our father on earth provides for us the food we need and protects us from evil. God did the same for the first generation. He gave them the manna and made the water flow out the rocks. He also protected them from their enemies. All of these are earthly material gifts, as Jesus said after he multiplied the loaves. God gives us the graces that don't fade. He gives us the Holy Spirit, so he doesn't leave us orphans. His Spirit will accompany us, he prays in us. He teaches us what we say and what we do.
This Gospel Reading, made us a part of the Trinity.
Last Week's Collection: $ 2,153.00
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Aug. 26th
9:00AM
Boula Mikhail (2 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family)11:00AM
Adele Laba (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. Aug. 27th
8:30AM
Tony Semaan (Abraham Andary)
All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Antonios & Alia Sarkis (Tamine Jacobs ( Denise Najem)
Elias Boutros (Neil & Rania Jraige)
Tue. Aug. 28th
8:30AM
Youssef Estephan Boutros & Wife & Sons Antonios & Estephan & Grandson Joseph (Ramza Maksoud)
Wajih Elias & Grandson Jimmy (Louie Raffoul)(Albertina Avelar)
Madem Youssef (Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Pecherski)
Joseph Maksoud (Bakhos Jacobs)
Wed. Aug. 29th8:30AM
Michael Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Frank Perrone)
Antonios Youssef (Family)
Alia Raheb (Mrs. George)
Badiha Tannous Zakaria (Mr. & Mrs. Boula Youssef)7:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine
Thu. Aug. 30th8:30AM
Smawiyi & Josephine Boutros (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Deceased Members of the Debly Family (John Debly)
Haifa Elias (Mr. & Mrs. Nohra Y. Nohra)
Louie Iskandar Georges (David Nohra)9:00AM
St. Charbel's Prayers
Fri. Aug. 31st8:30AM
Louie Mikhail (Mr. & Mrs. Daoud Nohra)
Boula Mikhail (Philip Youssef)
Antonios Tannous (Antoine Baeini)
Frangie Jraige (Paul Georges)
Sat. Sep. 1st3:00PM
Wedding: Bruno Anthony Mammone & Rita Jacobs
Sun. Sep. 2nd10:00AM
Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub)12:00PM
Mirchid Youssef (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family)
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : Faith Mennonite 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.Second Banns Between: Thomas Earl Hughes Jr. & Susie Haifa
Third Banns Between: Bruno Anthony Mammone & Rita Jacobs
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.
Church Etiquette: The Cross, the Altar Servers and the Priest should be the last to enter the Church for Mass and the first to exit.
For the Lord's Prayer, the children should go up around the Altar after the intentions prayers. Please use the Phonetics to pray or sing with the congregation.Inner Healing Retreat at the Holy Family Retreat House, Oxley, September 21-23, 2001. Fee $ 105.00 per person. To register, please call: (519)738-6136.
Married Couples Retreat at the Holy Family Retreat House, Oxley, September 28-30, 2001. Fee $ 200.00 per couple. To register, please call: (519) 738-6136.
Evening of Recollection for Men and Women: The evening includes two preached meditations on topics concerning the spiritual life and time available for the Sacrament of Confession. First recollection for women is Tuesday, September 11, 2001 and for men is September 24, 2001. Both will continue monthly until June 2002. A detailed schedule is available upon request and following the recollections. The evenings begin at 7:30PM and the location will be: Sts. Cyril & Methodius Parish, 1532 Alexis Rd., Windsor, Ontario. For info, please call Fr. Johnson at (519)735-2182.
Job Hiring: St. John de Brebeuf Church in Kingsville is seeking a Part time Coordinator of Youth Ministry. 20 Hours a week. Pay according to Diocesan guidelines. Responsibilities include: Grade 5-7 Youth Ministry Program, pastoral visits to 1 grade school & 1 High School, recruit, train and support volunteers, grade 8 Confirmation program and preparation, Confirmation with the Bishop. Days in the Diocese & World Youth Day Preparation and Events, summer Ministry. Qualified person will: be actively involved in their Catholic faith, letter of recommendation from the pastor required, provide two personal references, have organizational skills and ability to motivate and enable others, ability to convene, manage and direct groups, have experience in Youth Ministry and have Youth Ministry Certification or willingness to complete such, basic computer skills a definite plus. Resumes accepted through Friday, August 29 at 4:00PM. Send resumes and references letter to: St. John de Brebeuf, 67 Main St. East Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A1.
Healing Mass: Rev. Gus Cops, O. F. M. 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 Marina. 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: 326-3111f or 326-4042. Tickets are limited. Some tickets at door. All welcome.
Volunteer Chain: Leamington Chamber of Commerce is organizing an event for all Volunteers on Sunday, September 23rd, 2001 at Leamington Waterfront, 1:00PM to 4:00PM. To register please call 326-2721.
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 9:30PM. 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 it an enjoyable hour and a half. All are welcome. For more information, contact: Mike Horoky at 969-1348.
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