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July 08, 2001 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Readings: 1 Corinthians,14: 1-5
Gospel: John, 16: 12 -15 (English & Lebanese):
In our first reading today, St. Paul encourages us to "strive eagerly for the spiritual gifts." Our world knows how to "strive eagerly." All you have to do is turn on a television to see how eagerly people strive fro money, power and sex. These things have become the god of many people and they "strive eagerly" for them. We, Christians, are also to strive eagerly, with passion and zeal. However, we must not strive for money, power or sex but for the spiritual gifts. What does St. Paul mean? "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be uninformed." (1 Corinthians 12:1) "To each is given the manifestation of the spirit for the common good."(1Corinthians 12:7) The gifts include: "utterance of wisdom", "utterance of knowledge". "faith", "gifts of healing", "the working of miracles", "prophesy", "the ability to distinguish between spirits ", "various kinds of tongues", "interpretation of tongues", These are manifestations of the presence of the Holy Spirit, They are really a part of a normal healthy Christianity, though they we are weak, God makes us strong and through his Spirit part of every Christian Community. Though we are weak, God makes us strong and through his Spirit gives us spiritual gifts for the benefit of the common good. God desires that our community lives in the power of the Holy Spirit and manifest the spiritual gifts; Will we strive eagerly for these spiritual gifts?
By "Charbel Bousamra"
Last Week's Collection: $ 2,936.60Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. July 8th
9:00AM
Hanna Najem & Wife & Hanne & Daughter-in-law Maryin Najem
(Family)11:00AM
Claudette Raffoul (Family)
Mon. July 9th8:30AM
Tony Badaoui (George Badaoui & Family)
All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Kaysar Yacoub (Antoune Obeid)
Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub)
Tue. July 10th
8:30AM
Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Bakhos Jacobs & Family)
Louie Iskandar Georges (Sarkis Abraham)
Louie Mikhail (Amco Mastronardi)
Antonios & Alia Sarkis (Nohra Youssef)
Wed. July 11th
8:30AM
Haifa Elias (Nohra Youssef)
Hanna & Balokia Maksoud (Sadie Jabbour)
All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Antonios & Estephan Boutros (Boula & Alice Boutros)9:00AM
Mother Mary's Prayers
Thu. July 12th
8:30AM
Wajih Elias & Grandson Jimmy (Joe Raffoul)
Alfeo Rapiz (Philip Youssef)
Youssef Yacoub Zakaria & Deceased (Youssef Obeid)
Youssef Saleh Zeiter & Wife & Daughter& Daughter-in-law & Granddaughter (Daoud Nohra & Family)9:00AM
St. Charbel's Prayers
Fri. July 13th
8:30AM
Wadih Nohra & Wife & Brother (Sadie Jraige)
Nohra Douad Nohra & Wife & Sons & Daughter-in-law Shamma (Daoud Nohra & Family)
All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Youssef Mikhail Zakaria & Wife & Deceased children
(Sharife Jabbour)
Sun. July 15th
9:00AM
Ghazi Keirouz ( 1 Yr. Mem.) (Michael & Antoinette Jraiche)
11:00 AM
Elias Mikhail ( 6 Mths. Mem.) (Family)
1:00PM
Baptism: Daniel Maroun Daoud
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : Calvary Baptist Church Second Banns Between: Louis Jraige & Cindy Mayhew
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. The bus will leave at 6:00AM. Deadline for registration, July 9, 2001.
St. Charbel's Prayers will take place everyday after the daily Mass, starting Monday, July 9, 2001. Everyone is welcome to attend and prepare for the feast of St. Charbel with prayers.
Youth Meetings Grade 5 - 8 on Monday, July 9th , 2001, 6:30-8:00PM.Grade 9-13 will meet on Tuesday, July 10th, 2001, 7:00-9:00PM.
NEW IN OUR PARISH: Join us for a BIBLE STUDY NIGHT every Thursday, starting this Thursday, 7:00 to 9:00. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME especially YOUNG ADULTS.
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)
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: St. John Brebeuf & Companions Parish in Delhi, Ontario, needs an active, prayerful, faith-filled individual to fill the role of Pastoral Minister on the Parish Team. This individual will coordinate all ministries and word with the Parish team within a team management leadership model. The successful candidate will be involved with such areas as Sacrament Preparation, RCIA, Liturgy, Faith Formation, Education, Social Justice, Parish School and other Pastoral responsibilities. Qualifications: a minimum of three years experience in Parish Ministry, a degree in religious studies, scripture, theology, pastoral ministry. Salary according to Diocesan Guidelines. Send resume to Search Committee, c/o Fr. Mark Poulin, St. John Brebeuf & Companions Parish, 110 Adams Ave., Delhi, ON N4B 1P7. Deadline for applications: July 31, 2001. Position will commence September 2001.
Come celebrate with us! CRLC marks its 20th anniversary on Saturday, July 14, and you are invited to come and help us celebrate! Come for all or part of our program. No registration required. All events are at St. Michael's Parish in Ridgetown. Gather at the Church for our guided farm tour (3 stops) at 1:30. Program features at 6:30 Glen and Mary Jane McLeod who have just returned home from many years of working with farmers in the world.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, I am not an eagle.
All I have are the eyes and the heart of one.
In spite of my littleness, I dare to gaze of one.
Sun of love, and long to fly toward it.
I want to imitate the eagles, but all I can do
Is flap my small wings, what shall I do?
With cheerful confidence I shall stay gazing
At the sun, till I die. Nothing will frighten me,
Neither wind nor rain. O my beloved sun,
I delight in feeling small and helpless in your
Presence, and my heart is at peace.
"St. Therese of the Child Jesus"
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