- December
30, 2001
- THE FINDING IN THE TEMPLE
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- Readings: Ephesians, 2:11-18
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- Gospel: John, 7: 19-24 (English & Lebanese):
Before being the Son of man, Jesus reminds us of finding him
in the temple; he is the Son of God, and God's house is his house;
he transforms our homes to the Lord's house and his law a way
of living.
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- Jesus obeyed his Father, listened to him; he prayed and more
importantly he unveiled the relationship between God and his
Son. Are we similar to him? Do we protect what is God's with
love, obedience to each other? Do we bring forth the Good News
so we could be the light of the world? this way we build on earth
a holy temple for God where we walk the journey to the city of
the light in heaven glorifying him with Mary, Joseph and all
his saints, because Jesus is our salvation; he came with peace
to those from far and near.
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- Jesus came to unite all the civilizations on earth in one
only: the civilization of love. He wants his peace to reign in
the hearts so his people could live in peace and harmony and
shine his light so the earth will be filled with his glory. We
could understand the spirit of God if we open our hearts and
lived according to the law of God not ours, otherwise we become
like the Pharisees who hated Jesus after the greed, and arrogance
blinded their hearts.
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- When Jesus healed the paralyzed on the Sabbath, he did not
do it against the law, instead he did it to glorify life. In
today's Gospel, we hear an invitation to never judge others before
understanding; the law is originally and instrument of understanding,
and a way of love, peace and brotherhood.
Last Week's Collection: $ 5,208.00
- Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May
God bless you and your families.
- Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Dec. 30th
10:00AM
Nohra Daoud Nohra & Wife & Sons Youssef, Sarkis &
Mikhail & Daughter-in-law Shamma (Boula & Therese Raheb)
12:00PM
Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub)
Mon. Dec. 31st
8:30AM
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Marie Youssef )
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Tue. Jan. 1st
12:00Noon
New Year's Day Mass: Intentions of all Parishioners
Wed. Jan. 2nd
6:00PM
Youssef Gebrael & Wife & Deceased Children (George Raffoul)
Thu. Jan. 3rd
8:30AM
All Forgotten Souls (Sadie Jraige)
9:00AM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day
9:05AM
Mother Mary's Prayers
10:00AM
St. Charbel's Prayers
10:30AM
Sacred Heart Prayers
11:00AM
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hour
12:00PM
Blessing & Conclusion of the Day.
Fri. Jan. 4th
6:00PM
Thanksgiving Mass for St. Rafca & St. Charbel & Blessed
Hardini (John Debly)
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Sun. Jan. 6th
10:00AM
Mikhail Obeid & Wife & Sons Youssef & Sarkis &
Grandson Michael (Bakhos Obeid & Family)
12:00PM
Antonios Tannous (Sarkis & Laura Tannous)
2:00PM
Baptism: Gabriel Ibrahim
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Leamington Ministerial
Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other.
This week we pray
for :
Leamington United Church |
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- Fr. Elie would like to thank each and every one of you
for the kindness during this Christmas Season. He also would
like to express his sincere thanks and appreciation for the generous
gifts of money ($4,635.00). Thank you all. May God bless you
with your families and bring joy and peace into your homes.
Blessing of the water will take place next Sunday, January
6th, 2002 during both Masses at 10:00AM & 12:00Noon.
Please bring your own container for the Holy Water.
St. Anthony's Novena will start on Monday, January 7th,
2002 at 5:30PM. Everyone is welcome to attend and pray for our
Parish Patron Saint.
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Session,
which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East,
Tuesday, January 15th, 2002 at 12:30PM & 6:30PM. Please call
Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-8080 for more information.
Arabic Speaking Play: We need 20 Arabic speaking adults
to participate in the Lord's Passion and Easter Play. If interested,
please contact Daoud Nohra @ 326-3997 or Nicholas El-Kada @ 322-2282
or register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance.
New Year's Eve Party: Ring the New Year with a bang at
the Leamington Lebanese Club on Monday, December 31st, 2001.
Featuring: Dunia Kayrouz Al-Dick & Atif Amine. Tickets $60.00
for adults, $ 30.00 for children 12 years and under. Doors open
at 7:00PM. For reservations or information, please call the Leamington
Lebanese Club @ 326-3883.
Church Etiquette: It is absolutely PROHIBITED to smoke
in the Church Building. Please respect this wish of a clean environment.
Please do not chew gum in the Church or during the Mass and use
the ashtrays provided at the Church entrance to dispose of gum
wrappers and cigarettes. Thank you.
Our deepest sympathies to the Badaoui Family on the loss
of Antonios Assad Badaoui who passed away on Monday, December
24th, 2001 at the age of 81. A Funeral Mass was held in St. Anthony's
Parish on Friday, December 28, 2001 at 10:00AM. Our heartfelt
sympathies go out to his wife and children and their families
and all his relatives. May God rest his soul in peace and grant
consolation for his family.
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- Prayer for the sick
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- Creator of life,
We believe that you accompany
All those who are sick and suffering.
As family members and caregivers
We implore you to lift their burdens
And comfort their hearts.
When they are afraid, give them courage.
When affected, give them patience,
When dejected, offer them hope,
And when alone assure them of the support of their families and
those who care for them.
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Amen.
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- Mary, the Mother of God
January 1st
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- The Christian Year begins with a feast in honor of Mary,
the Mother of God. First among the saints, she is the loving
mother of Jesus and Mother of us all. God chose Mary for a special
role in history. She was to give birth to the Messiah, whom God
would send to save all people from sin and bring joy and peace
to the world.
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- Like a new Eve, Mary became the "Mother of all the living"
because her child could bring all generations new life. The prophets
of the Old Testament spoke of her in their promise that a virgin
would bear a son whose name is Emmanuel, "God with us".
And St. Paul would describe her role in this way: "When
the fullness of time came, God sent his Son born of woman".
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- God prepared Mary with special care and grace. Coming to
her home at Nazareth, the Angel Gabriel hailed her as "Full
of Grace," the beloved of the Holy Spirit. Even before her
birth God made her holy and free from sin.
Loving Mother of the Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea,
assist your people who have fallen yet strive to rise again.
You who received Gabriel's joyful greeting, have pity on us poor
sinners.
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Amen.
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