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December 02, 2001 SUNDAY OF THE VISITATION TO MARY
- Readings:, Ephesians, 1: -14
- Gospel: Luke, 1: 39-45 (English & Lebanese):
The journey of Mary is different from every other human journey. The rush in Luke's Gospel is a sign of salvation in the horizon. Didn't the shepherds rush when they heard the good news? Didn't Peter rush to the tomb to be certain of what the women said? Mary's direction was the mountains, to one of the regions of Judea.- Was she on a pilgrimage prior to the one that Jesus will do when he is twelve years of age? She could've stopped in Jerusalem, according to the tradition, but she did not. Instead she continued further than Jerusalem, because Jerusalem was in her wombs.
- God's presence is not limited to the great city that did not know how to greet the one come. Here we remember the man with leprosy, healed, Jesus sent him to the temple. He came back to Jesus to glorify God, after Jesus became the new temple where men meet with God.
- Elizabeth discovered this faith in its completion in Mary who believed in what God told her. This faith was missing in Zakaria, who represents the Old Testament, but was completed in Mary who represents the New Testament. This faith will also transfer to the shepherds and all those who waited for the salvation of Jerusalem.
Last Week's Collection: $ 1,988.45- Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
- Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Dec. 2nd
10:00AM
Antonios Hanna Sarkis & Wife Kounslia (Family)
12:00PM
George Yammine & Salwa Nouhra ( Family)
Mon. Dec. 3rd
6:00PM
Sarkis Boutros & Deceased family members (Family)
Tue. Dec. 4th
6:00PM
Sarkis Mikhail Youssef Elbaresh & Wife Marie & Son Antonios & Daughter Theresa (Family)
Wed. Dec. 5th
6:00PM
Claude Obeid (Youssef Obeid)
Thu. Dec. 6th
9:00AM
Blessed Sacrament Exposition
9:05AM
Mother Mary's Prayers
10:00AM
St. Charbel's Prayers
10:30AM
Sacred Heart Prayers
11:00AM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour
6:00PM
Boutros Yacoub Boutros (Anne Yacoub & Family)
Fri. Dec. 7th
600:PM
Youssef Mikhail Zakaria & Wife Zakie & Sons Boula & Antonios & Louie (Hanne Tannous & Family)
Sat. Dec. 8th
6:00PM
For the intentions of all deceased and Living members of Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary
Sun. Dec. 9th
10:00AM
Youssef Raheb & Wife & Daughters Milia, Hanne & Therese (Boula & Therese Raheb)
12:00PM
Louie Thomas (Paul & Adele Thomas)
1:30PM
Baptism: Andrew Matthew Raffoul
4:00PM
Baptism: Kaitlyn Anella Stravato
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : St. John's Anglican Church - Altar Servers Practice: Altar Servers will meet with Mr. Nicholas El-Kada on Monday, December 3rd, 2001 from 4:30 to 5:30PM. Everyone is welcome.
Christmas Play Practice, today, Sunday, December 2nd, 2001, 4:00 to 5:00PM for all the children participating in the Christmas play with Barbara Gaspard & Nicholas El-Kada
St. Anthony's Logo Stickers are available in St. Anthony's Parish for $ 1.00 each. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Lebanon Calendars are available for English Speaking, for $ 6.00 each. All proceeds to St. Anthony's Altar Servers Fund. Thank you for your generosity.
Ø Lights of Life: Leamington District Memorial Hospital will celebrate the "Lights of Life" tree lighting and memorial service on Sunday, December 2nd, 2001 at 7:00PM. St. Anthony's Parish donated $ 300.00 in memory of all deceased parishioners during the year 2001. Everyone is welcome to attend this service of light, remembrance and love.
Youth Meeting: All the Youths will meet with Mr. Nicholas El - Kada on Wednesday, December 5th , 2001 at 7:00PM. All are welcome.
Second Banns Between: George Abdallah & Rima Andary
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Session, which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East, on Tuesday, December 4th, 2001 at 12:30PM & 6:30PM, Monday, December 10th, at 12:30PM & 6:30PM. Please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-8080 for more information.
Christmas Party: Leamington Lebanese Club invites all the children of Lebanese and Maronite Communities to the Annual Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 23rd, 2001, 3:00 to 5:00PM. Hot dogs, chips, and beverage to be provided by the Club. Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary will provide all the gifts. St. Anthony's Parish will provide the organizational team. Please register your name at the Church entrance on the sheet provided. All the children are invited to come and have some fun and be entertained.
Christmas Novena Schedule:
- Sun. Dec. 16: Opening of the Novena: Days of Salvation and grace
Mon. Dec. 17: The way to heaven is narrow; the way to hell is wide.
Tue. Dec. 18: The Commandments are the way to eternity. Man is all for God.
Wed. Dec. 19: Christian, save yourself.
Thu. & Fri. Dec. 20 & 21: A Saviour has been born (1 & 2)
Sat. & Sun. Dec. 22 & 23: Good Marriage & Bad Marriage. (1 & 2)
Mon. Dec. 24: Closing of the Novena: An invitation to live a true Christian life
- Women's Anger Group: Are you having trouble controlling your anger, expressing your anger or do you feel angry much of the time? The Women's Anger Group is going to be held Tuesdays from October 30 to December 18, 2:00 to 4:00PM at Mennonite Brethren Church, 219 Talbot St. East, Leamington (across from "No Frills"). Cost to be determined during initial assessment. For information, contact Tanya de Jong, the Group Facilitator at 326-3778 ext. 2. All are welcome.
Elf Center: This is a place where parents or caregivers can come with their children for: fun, stories, songs, games, art activities, and snacks. A free program led by an Early Childhood Educator who works with parents to prepare a child for success. Talk about child rearing, making new friends. Open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 11:30AM. Stop in anytime. To bear and see more please join us at: Leamington Child Care Center, 10 Wilkinson Dr. (326-3703)
Alliance of the Two Hearts: Please join us in this all night Communion of Reparation Vigil, to honor and console the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary at Our Lady of Assumption Chapel on December 7th, 2001, 10:00PM to December 8th, 6:30AM. Mass celebrant Fr. Manuel Cepeda.
Congratulations to Thomas Joseph Saba who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday, November 25th, 2001. May God bless him with his family and keep him safe and healthy.
Christmas Concert: Assumption Church presents a Christmas Concert. Featuring students from Holy Name School & Assumption College School. An evening of enchantment and an unforgettable performance, on Tuesday, December 13, 2001 at 7:00PM at Assumption Church (University at Huron Church Rd.) Admission $ 5.00. Free parking. Tickets at door and at Brisebois Christian Bookstore. All are welcome.
Healing Mass: Rev. Patrick Fuerth will be the Main Celebrant and Homilist of the Eucharistic Celebration at Immaculate Conception Church (800 Block of Wyandotte St. E.) at 7:30PM, December 7, 2001. All are welcome.
Separated & Divorced Catholic Support Group: The Group meets at the John XXIII Center, (2275 Wellesley Ave.) every Wednesday at 7:30PM. For more information, please call 734-6960. All are welcome.
The Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 8
The Solemn Feast of Mary's Immaculate Conception, celebrated nine months before the feast of her birth (September 8), recalls the Christian belief that Mary was preserved free from all stain of original sin from the moment of her conception by her mother, Ann. Because of her unique role as the mother of Jesus Christ, God endowed her with special graces and gifts.- Like a new Eve, she brought new life to the world through her Divine Son. The feast is also a Reminder that the whole Church shares in Mary's privileges in some way. For this reason the feast day prayer asks God to "trace in our actions the lines of her love, in our hearts her readiness of faith." The bishops of the United States, with firm belief in Mary's intercession, confided their new nation to her care under the title of her Immaculate Conception.
Mary Immaculate, star of the morning, chosen before the creation began, chosen to bring, for thy bridal adorning, woe to the serpent and rescue to man. Bend before thy throne at the voice of our crying, bend to this earth which thy footsteps have trod; stretch out thine arms to us, living and dying, Mary Immaculate, Mother of God.Top of Page