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July 01, 2001 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Readings: 1 Corinthians,2,12-16
Gospel: John, 16: 7 -11 (English & Lebanese):
In our first reading today, we heard St. Paul speak about the natural and supernatural. Christians need to see life and everything in it with supernatural eyes, ears, etc… We must see that behind the mundane lies God and his saving work. A primary example of where we need supernatural eyes is during the Mass, especially near the consecration. The priest says "Lift up your hearts." We respond, "We lift them up to the Lord." What we are telling God here is that we will now raise our hearts to him and perceive, see, taste, etc… things in a spiritual way. Soon afterwards, the priest speaks the words of consecration. But because we have lifted our hearts to the supernatural, we know that at the consecration and afterwards, though, we see bread and wine, it is not bread and wine but the body and blood of Christ. We realize that our senses deceive us for we sense bread and wine but we know with our spiritual hearts that is no longer bread nor wine but Jesus, really present: Body, Blood, Soul and divinity. It is fully Jesus, in fact, when Jesus comes in glory on the last day, he is not one drop more glory than is present in the Eucharist which we receive. For it is the same Jesus, but our senses are blind to this, only faith can see.
By "Charbel Bousamra"
Prayer
Come adore this wondrous presence
Bow to Christ the source of grace
Here is kept the ancient promise
Of God's earthly dwelling place.
Sight is blind before God's glory,
Faith alone may see his face.
"St. Thomas Aquinas"
Last Week's Collection: $ 2,260.65Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. July 1st
9:00AM
Tony Badaoui (Family)11:00AM
Louie Iskandar Georges (6 Mths. Mem.) (Family)4:00Pm
Baptism: Ashley Najem
Mon. July 2nd
8:30AM
Haifa Elias (Sadie Jraige)
Tony Semaan (Jawad Jraiche)
Children of Merhi Family: Joe, Maurice & Paul
(Peter Semaan & Family)
Mary Youssef (Joe Youssef & Family)
Tue. July 3rd8:30AM
Michael Boutros (Paul Sleiman)
Antonios & Alia Sarkis (Sarkis Nohra)
Wadaa Sleiman (Joseph Zina)
Youssef Yacoub Zakaria & Wife & Son Sarkis & Grandson Marcel & Daughter Sr. Celestine Zakaria (Peter Semaan & Family)
Wed. July 4th
8:30AM
Badiaa Tannous Zakaria (Sarkis Yacoub)
Elias Boutros (Sarkis Agopian)
Alia Raheb (Antonio Saba)
Youssef Saleh Abbas & Wife & Deceased Children (Sadie Jraige)
Thu. July 5th
Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day
8:30AM
Youssef Yacoub Zakaria & Wife Badiaa (Peter Semaan & Family)
Louie Iskandar Georges (Paul Thomas)
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Frangie Jraige (Charles Raheb)
Fri. July 6th
8:30AM
Boula Mikhail (Paul Joseph)
Joseph Maksoud (Mr. & Mrs. Tom Raffoul)
All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Yasmine Challita Youssef (Joseph Youssef & Family)
Sat. July 7th
2:00PM
Wedding: Neil Brian Woody Jr. & Nina Taouil
Sun. July 8th
9:00AM
Hanna Najem & Wife Hanne & Daughter-in-law Maryin Najem (Family)11:00 AM
Claudette Raffoul (Family)
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : St. Anthony's Maronite Church
We would like to welcome into our Parish all the Visitors who came to spend some time with their families. May God bless them all and keep them safe and happy during this time of vacation.Congratulations to all The Graduates from Cardinal Carter Secondary Catholic School, École St. Michel, St. Louis and Queen of Peace School. May God bless them all leading them on the way to a bright future.
First Banns Between: Louis Jraige & Cindy Matthew
Third Banns Between: Neil Bryan Woody Jr. & Nina Taouil
Pilgrimage Trip to Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Youngstown, New York on Saturday, July 14, 2001. $ 45.00 per person. If you are interested, please register your names on the list to the Secretary Rima Nohra at 322-2282. Must have a Canadian Citizenship or a Valid Visa to the U.S.
Youth Meetings Grade 5 - 8 on Tuesday, July 3rd , 2001, 6:30-8:00PM. New members are always welcome.
Parish Council Meeting: The Pastoral Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2001 at 7:00PM. Also the Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 4th, 2001 at 7:00PM.
St. Charbel's Festival: Come out and celebrate with us on July 13, 14 and 15 in St. Charbel's Parish, 1010 Hwy 3, Oldcastle, ON. The Masses Schedule is: Friday, July 13 at 6:00PM, Saturday, July 14 at 6:00PM, Sunday, July 15 at 10:00AM (English) at 12:00Noon (Arabic & English), at 5:00PM (Arabic & English). Live entertainment, Tasty Lebanese dishes, Card Tournament, Raffle. The Grand Prize is: Cruise for 2 to the Caribbean. All are welcome.
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.
Job Hiring: The Chancery Office of the Diocese of London invites applications for the position of: Administrative Assistant. (One year contract position)
Responsibilities: to provide administrative support to the Business Administrator of the Chancery Office. Qualifications: a minimum of five years experience in an administrative assistant position, strong organizational and communication skills, advanced computer literacy, familiarity with diocesan structures an asset. Interested persons should send their resume (including 3 references) to: The Search Committee, Offices of Ministry and Personnel, 2nd floor, Aquinas House, 1070 Colborne St. London, ON , N6A 4B3. Deadline for applications: July 5, 2001.
Job Hiring: Leamington United Church requires a Part Time Youth Director. 40 Hours per month to begin September 10, 2001. Qualifications: Christian background preferred, experience working with Children, Youth and Young Adults. Requirements: To coordinate and assist in Youth/Children Activities and Sunday School, to develop young adult programs. Please send resume to:
- Leamington United Church,
- 9 John Street, Leamington, ON
- N8H 1H1.
St. Thomas July 3rd
St. Thomas, one of the twelve, was a Jew from Galilee called by Jesus to accompany him on his mission to proclaim the Kingdom of God. When Jesus' life was threatened as he went to raise Lazarus from the dead, Thomas said to the others, "Let us also go, that we may die with him." At the Last Supper, when Jesus spoke of going away to his Father, Thomas replied, "Lord, we do not know where you are going, and how can we know the way?" With the rest of the apostles, Thomas fled when Jesus was arrested and put to death.On Easter Sunday, Thomas was not with the others when Jesus came into the room where they were. Though, they told him jubilantly, "We have seen the Lord!" Thomas answered, "I will not believe until I put my finger into the nail marks in his hands and his side." The expression, "doubting Thomas," comes from this incident. One week later, when Jesus appeared again to his disciples, Thomas was with them. Jesus said, "Take your finger and examine my hands.
Put your hand into my side. Do not remain an unbeliever. Believe!" Thomas said, "My Lord and my God!" "The unbelief of Thomas has done more for our faith than the faith of the other disciples," St. Gregory the Great has said. Our doubts are answered by the demand of Thomas to know that Jesus' resurrection was real. Thomas is said to have preached the Gospel to the people of India where he was martyred and buried.
Because you have seen me, Thomas, you have believed; blessed are they who have not seen me and yet believe.Top of Page