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May, 21, 2001 Fifth Sunday After Resurrection

Readings: Romans, 10: 1-13 (English & Lebanese): St. Paul wants us to know that if we believe in our heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, we will be saved. God is Lord for all. There is no distinction between races or religions. Gospel: Luke, 24: 36 - 45 (English & Lebanese): In this Gospel Reading, Jesus appears to his disciples who were startled and terrified. He assures them that he is the Risen Lord. He explains to them that all the scriptures must be fulfilled. He also opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Last Week's Collection: $ 1,389.25 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses &Celebrations during the Week: Sun. May 20th 10:00AM Youssef Jabbour (Sadie Jabbour) 12:00PM Assad Youssef Gebrael & Deceased Family Members (Family) 1:00PM Baptism: Michelle Marie Saad 3:00PM George Yammine & Charlie Saad Mon. May 21st 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Antoinette & Tony Semaan (Maurice Raffoul) Tue. May 22nd 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Milani Abraham (Family) Wed. May 23rd 6:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Badiaa Tannous Zakaria (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Georges) Thu. May 24th 6:00PM St. Charbel's Prayers 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Wajih Elias & Grandson Jimmy (Daoud Nohra) Fri. May 25th 6:30PM Rosary & Litany 7:00PM Youssef Mikhail Zakaria & Wife Zakie & Sons Boula & Elias (Mike Mikhail & Family) Sun. May 27th 10:00AM Joseph Maksoud (Family) 12:00 Noon Mikhail Keirouz (1 Yr. Mem.) (Family)  Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : Knox Presbyterian Church First Banns Between: Wassim Saad & Genevieve Bastien Second Banns Between: Pierre Jitani & Angela Quenneville Congratulations to Stefano Zambito & Debbie Sassine, who were untied in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony in St. Anthony's Parish, on Saturday, May 12, 2001. May God bless them and give them a happy and long life full of love and respect for each other. Thursday, May 24, we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. The Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine at 7:00PM. All are welcome. Summer time Masses: Starting June 3rd, the Sunday Masses will be celebrated at 9:00AM & 11:00AM. The weekly Masses will be celebrated at 8:30AM. Mother Mary's Prayers will be celebrated on Wednesday at 8:00AM. Everyone is welcome. Raffle Tickets: St. Anthony's Parish is having a Raffle Ticket Draw for St. Rafca's Tomb in Lebanon and St. Joseph's Church in Moghr, Lebanon, on May 31st and June 3rd, at 8:00PM at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine and in St. Anthony's Parish at 12:00Noon. The First Prize is a statue of the Virgin Mary and a Statue of St. Joseph. Thank you all for your generosity. Congratulations to Jessica Laure Saad who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish, on Saturday, May 12, 2001. May God bless her and keep her safe and healthy. The Leamington Lebanese Club is in need of waiters and waitresses age 15 and up. If you are interested, please call the Leamington Lebanese Club at 326-3883, Monday to Friday between 11:00AM and 4:00PM. Catholic Education Week: You are invited to join in celebrating Catholic Education Week 2001 from Sunday May 28 to June 1st. This year's theme "Catholic Schools, living the Promise" invites us to build the world into the reign of God with the assurance of Jesus' continuing presence with us. Parishioners are encouraged to pray for Catholic Education especially during this week and to involve themselves as much as possible in the activities of our Parish School. Join us in prayers for every Catholic School. Our deepest sympathies to the Andary Family on the loss of Mariam Andary who passed away in Windsor on Monday, May 15, 2001 at the age of 95. The Funeral Mass was held in St. Peter's Parish in Windsor, on Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 10:00AM. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to her family and relatives. May God rest her soul in peace and grant consolation for her family. St. Rita of Cascia (1381-1457) May 22 Born at Roccaporena near Spoleto, Italy, of elderly parents, she was married against her will when twelve, had two sons, and after eighteen years of an unhappy marriage, she tried to enter the Augustinians at Cascia three times but was refused each time, as its rule permitted only virgins, but was finally allowed to become a nun there in 1413. She became known for her austerities, penances, and concern for others, and brought many back to their religion with her prayers. She experienced visions and in 1441 suffered a seemingly thorn-induced wound on her forehead after hearting a sermon on the crown of thorns. Several miracles were attributed to her after her death on May 22 at Cascia. She was canonized in 1900 and is venerated as the saint of desperate causes. Lord, shine on our darkened souls your great light of wisdom that we may see and so serve you. Only in sunlight can we go about our tasks; give us day without end so that we may know your risen life.

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