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January, 07, 2001 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

Readings: Galatians 1: 11 -17 (English & Lebanese): In this reading, St. Paul explains that his preaching is not of human origin. He received it from the Holy Spirit, through the revelation of Jesus, our Lord. St. Paul tried to destroy God's church until the day came and Jesus called him. Gospel: John, 1 :29 - 42 (English & Lebanese): In this Gospel Reading, St. John's testified that Jesus is the Son of God, who will give the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Christmas Season Collection Total Collection $ 2,005.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses &Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Jan. 7th 10:00AM Youssef & Alia Raheb (Boula & Theresa Raheb) 12:00PM Youssef Jraige (Sadie Jraige) 3:00PM Isabelle Eid (Memorial Mass) (Family) Mon. Jan. 8th 9:00AM Mikhail Keirouz (Family) Tue. Jan. 9th 9:00AM Sleiman Tannous (Donated) Wed. Jan. 10th 9:00AM Antoinette Sassine (Philip Youssef) 9:30AM Rosary & Mother Mary's Prayers Thu.Jan. 11th 9:00AM Younan Younan & Brother & Youssef & Son John & Sister Hind & Rosa Nasr (Lisa Younan) 9:30AM Rosary & St. Charbel's Prayers Fri. Jan. 12th 9:00 AM Antonios Sarkis Youssef Elbaresh (Marco & Theresa Haifa) Sun. Jan. 14th 10:00AM Antonios & Marianne Najem (Abdallah Khalife & Family) 12:00PM Hanna Youssef Gebrael (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : Knox Presbyterian Church Patriarch's Visit: His All Holiness Cardinal Mar Nesrallah Boutros Sfeir, the Patriarch of Antioch and the whole Orient, will be visiting St. Maron Eparchy in Canada during the month of February. All the Maronite Parishes who are interested in having His All Holiness visit them, were asked by His Excellency Mgr. Joseph Khoury to have in every Parish a Committee who will be responsible for all the preparations and steps to be taken in order to make this visit a memorable and beneficiary one. St. Anthony's Novena will be celebrated every day after the morning Mass at 9:30AM. For those who can't attend the morning Mass, a second Novena will be celebrated every evening at 6:00PM with one of the Deacons. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please inform us if your address changes. This will keep our Church records accurate and up-to-date. Thank you! Envelopes for 2001: If you didn't receive your Offertory envelopes, please let us know by calling the secretary at 322-2282 between 9:00AM & 3:00PM. Bingo Sessions: Just a reminder of the Bingo Sessions' dates: January 31st , 2001 at 12:30PM & 6:30PM at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East. Retreat for Busy Students, College & University an At-Home retreat incorporating prayer and the daily activities of student life, on January 28th - February 5th, 2001at Frassati Centre for Campus Ministry. Deadline for registration: January 17th, 2001. To register, contact: Fr. Pio Beorchia at (519)433-0658 or email him at: pbeorchi@rcec.london.on.ca. Sisters of St. Joseph Vocation Office is sponsoring a retreat weekend for women. The theme is: Prayer, The Journey of the Heart, exploring ways to pray. Come and join us from a weekend of prayer and solitude. Who? Single women 19 - 45. When? January 12 - 14th, 2001. Where? Medaille House, 485 Windermere Road, London, Ontario. For more information, please call: (519) 432-3781, ext.140 or Fax: (519)432-8557 or email at: vocation@coj.london.ca. or write to Sister Susan CS, Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse, Box 487, London, ON N6A 4X3 Our deepest sympathy to the Eid and Mouawad Family on the loss of Isabelle Eid, the mother of Colette Alex Mouawad who passed away in Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday, December 31st, 2000 at the age of 71. A Memorial Mass is held in St. Anthony's Parish for the rest of her soul, today, Sunday, January, 7th, 2001 at 3:00PM. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to her daughter and her family. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family and relatives in Canada and Lebanon. Prayer for the Father Father in heaven, through your Son, Jesus Christ, you have given us a new vision of your merciful love in his call to repentance and faith in the good news. Hear the prayers of your holy people, And grant that in our common journey to your house We may always reflect your love. In choosing the values of the Gospel and in serving others, Until we come to our fulfillment in Christ, the Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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