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July 15, 2001 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Readings: 2 Corinthians,3, 1-6
Gospel: Matthew, 10: 1 -7 (English & Lebanese):
In our Gospel today, Jesus says to the twelve: "And preach as you go saying 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'" We might be tempted to think that this message is old news. On the contrary, it is ever new. Why? Because so many of us have not listened to the Gospel. We have heard the Gospel but remain deaf to its message. What happens when we listen? What will we hear? The message of Christ: "Repent and believe." These are two halves which make a whole or make us whole. To repent is to be sorry for our sin, but more importantly to desire not to do it again. What about the second part: Believe. Believe what? Wrong question. Believe who. Jesus. He is the answer. To trust him and believe all he says. A lot of what he said is written in the Bible. Why believe the Bible? Why believe Jesus whose words and teachings are in it? Because he is God, and we are not. A big, huge problem and obstacle to faith is that we are willing to believe ourselves, our ideas, theories etc… But we are so reluctant to believe God who created us, the world and nature, which science studies. Faith and science, faith and reason are not (not, not, not) contradictory. For God created the world (which science studies). And creation bears witness to God. Do we? And God also gave us revelations. What did he reveal? You know the answer: wrong question. Who? JESUS. Believing initiates a relationship with God. A friendship with God. Actually it is more like a marriage relationship with God. That is why the Church is called the Bride of Christ.
By "Charbel Bousamra"
Last Week's Collection: $ 2,124.52Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. July 15th
9:00AM
Ghazy Kayrouz (1 Yr. Mem.) (Michael & Antoinette Jraiche)11:00AM
Elias Mikhail (6 Mths. Mem.) (Family)
Mon. July 16th
8:30AM
All Forgotten Souls (Donated)
Antoune Nohra (Nawal Nohra)
Sarkis Jabbour & Deceased Family Members (Sharife Jabbour)
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family)
Tue. July 17th
8:30AM
Maryin Nehme & Husband (Boula & Alice Boutros)
Tony Semaan (Sharife Jabbour)
Frangie Jraige (Mr. & Mrs. Alex Jabbour)
Youssef Abbas (Marco Haifa)
Wed. July 18th8:30AM
Elias Boutros (Paul Georges)
Maryin Najem & Najibe Aziz (Bakhos Aziz & Family)
Antonios & Alia Sarkis (Sam Elias)
Joseph Maksoud (Mr. & Mrs. Bakhos Youssef)
Thu. July 19th
8:30AM
Michael Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Simon)
Louie Youssef (Mr. Laba Tawil)
Wadaa Sleiman (Lila Jamal)
Alia Raheb (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Raffoul)9:00AM
St. Charbel's Prayers
Fri. July 20th
8:30AM
Badiha Tannous Zakaria (Bakhos Youssef)
Haifa Elias (Mr. & Mrs. Boula Boutros)
Louie Iskandar Georges (Mrs. Marie Obeid)
Louie Mikhail (Mrs. Mary Saad)
Sat.July 21st
Wedding: Louis Jraige & Cindy Mayhew
Sun. July 22nd
9:00AM
Hanna Keirouz (Youssef Keirouz & Family)11:00 AM
Jimmy Joseph Elias (1 Yr. 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 :
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church Mother Mary's Praryers: The Prayers for Mother Mary will take place every Wednesday evening, during the summer at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine at 7:00PM. All are welcome.
Second Banns Between: Jamie Duane Maksoud & Tara Lynne Comartin
Third Banns Between: Louis Jraige & Cindy Mayhew
St. Elias' Prayers will take place everyday after the daily Mass, starting Monday, July 16, 2001. Everyone is welcome to attend and prepare for the feast of St. Elias with prayers.
Youth Meetings Grade 5 - 8 on Tuesday, July 17th, 2001, 2:00-4:00PM.
NEW IN OUR PARISH: Join us for a BIBLE STUDY NIGHT every Thursday, this Thursday July 19th, 7:00 to 9:00. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME especially YOUNG ADULTS.
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.
There is still time to register for the All Michigan Catholic Charismatic Conference being held in Midland Michigan (Approximately 1 hour north of Sarnia). The conference is August 3, 4 & 5, 2001. The theme of the Conference is, "Come back to Me, with all your heart." The Speakers are Fr. Graham Keep and Bishop Untener. For information, please call the conference Center at 1-800-825-2700. All are welcome to attend.
Job Hiring: St. Joseph's Catholic Parish in Chatham, Ontario is seeking a Coordinator of Youth Ministry. Full time Position. Qualifications include: certificate in Youth Ministry, an active practicing Catholic, good communication and organization skills, good leadership skills, familiarity with parish organizational structures an asset, ability to work with youth and adults. Responsibilities include: co-ordinate the recruitment and training of volunteer youth and ministers, to facilitate the development and implementation of activities for youth and assist with sacramental preparation programs. Interested persons should send a resume and three written references (including one pastoral reference to: The Search Committee, c/o St. Joseph's Parish, 180 Wellington St., West, P.O. box 261, Chatham, ON. Deadline for submissions is August 10, 2001 at 4L30PM. Starting Date is September 2001.
Job Hiring: Leamington United Church requires a Part Time Youth Director. 40 Hours per month to begin September 1, 2001. Christian Background preferred, experience working with children, youth and young adults, to coordinate and assist in Youth/Children activities and Sunday school, to develop young adults programs. Please send resume to: Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Leamington, ON, N8H 1H1. Deadline for applications: July 27, 2001.
Our deepest sympathies to the Youssef Family on the loss of Mirchid Youssef who passed away on Monday, July 9, 2001 at the age of 69. A Funeral Mass was held in St. Anthony's Parish on Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 10:00Am. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and relatives in Canada & Lebanon. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
July 18The Prophet Elijah ascended Mount Carmel to pray for the heavens to open when the country around him was dry and without water. Finally, he saw a small cloud coming in from the sea bearing life-giving rain. In the twelfth century, Christian hermits came to live and pray on this mountain. In their vision, the cloud was a symbol of Mary, the Mother of God, who brought life to a parched world. They honoured her under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and later founded an order devoted to prayer under her patronage.
Most Beautiful Mother of God, Splendor of heaven, you bring fruitfulness to the earth and assist us in our needs. Star of the sea, show yourself a mother to me. Let the healing rain of your comfort fall gently upon me. Hear my voice when I call. Mother of God, I place my cause in your hands.Amen.
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