- Readings: Hebrews, 9: 1-10
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- Gospel: Matthew, 16: 13-20 (English & Lebanese):
We celebrate today the Consecration of the Church. God said:
"Jesus is the High Priest of all good things." St.
Peter also witnessed to Jesus saying, "You are the Messiah,
the Son of the Living God." St. Paul, in his letter to the
Hebrews, explains the rituals of worship in the Old Testament.
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- He indicated the flaws of these rituals, which won't be complete
except with Jesus who sacrificed his own blood of the eternal
salvation of people. The place where they kept the tablets of
the Covenant, the jar containing the Manna and the staff of Aaron,
was a symbol of the Body of Christ. This body is the truth, and
in this body lives the trinity.
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- We all direct ourselves to this house, to the Church, the
body of Christ. With Christ, our salvation begins. Jesus is the
Messiah who came to bring salvation to the people. He is the
Lord who took a human body; he lived with humans so he could
bring him to higher places, to God.
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- In Christ, everything becomes new. Jesus sanctifies us. We
become holy with Christ. The Church today, lives the Sacrament
of Salvation, and works on preaching it to all. Let's grow in
faith and love with others. Let's strive to sanctify ourselves
in communion.
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- Let's be responsible in the Church with our priests, bishops
and all responsible. Let's ask Jesus Christ to bless his Church
and its children. May he give his Church the strength to unite
everyone in faith and love, so everybody will glorify him with
the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Last Week's Collection: $ 2,244.67
- Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May
God bless you and your families.
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Masses &Celebrations during the
Week:
Sun. Nov. 11th
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- 10:00AM
Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family)
12:00PM
Haifa Elias (1Year Mem. Mass) (Family)
Mon. Nov. 12th
5:45PM
Rosary & Litany for the Faithful Departed
6:00PM
Sarkis Tannous Youssef & Wife Helena & Youssef Jabbour
& Wife Latife & Son Antonios (Marzouka Youssef)
Tue. Nov. 13th
5:45PM
Rosary & Litany for the Faithful Departed
6:00PM
George & Bassam Obeid & Hanna Tannous Obeid & Wife
& Son
Antoune (Marie Obeid)
Wed. Nov. 14th
5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayer
5:45PM
Rosary & Litany for the Faithful Departed
6:00PM
Louie Iskandar Georges (Judy Macdonald)
Thu. Nov. 15th
5:00PM
St. Charbel's Prayers
6:45PM
Rosary & Litany for the Faithful Departed
600PM
Louie Thomas & Youssef Aziz & Wife Badiha & Aziz
& Asma Tannous & Joe Peters (Paul & Adele Thomas)
Fri. Nov. 16th
5:45PM
Rosary & Litany for the Faithful Departed
6:00PM
Sarkis Mikhail Youssef Elbaresh & Wife Marie & Son Antonios
& Daughter Therese (Family)
Sat. Nov. 17th
1:00PM
Wedding: James William Clark & Betty Faddoul
Sun. Nov. 18th
10:00AM
Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma (Family)
12:00PM
Antonios Sarkis Youssef (Marzouka Youssef & Family)
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Leamington Ministerial
Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other.
This week we pray
for :
St. Anthony's Maronite Church |
- Christmas Play: All the Children who like to participate
in the Christmas Play please register your name on the sheet
provided at the Church entrance.
Altar Servers Meeting will take place on Monday, November
12, 2001 at 4:00PM with Mr. Nicholas El - Kada. All the Altar
Servers are encouraged to be present.
Youth Meeting: All the Youths will meet with Mr. Nicholas
El - Kada on Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 7:00PM. All are
welcome.
"Gospel without Frontiers" is a website organized
by the Catechesis Center in Lebanon. This website offers religious
education about the Bible, the Faith, the Sacraments of the Church
and its history. The website address is: www.catelubnan.org. Please pick up a brochure
at the Church entrance.
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Session,
which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East,
on Thursday, November 22nd, 2001 at 6:30PM & Sunday, November
25th, 2001 at 6:30PM. Please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-8080
for more information.
Third Banns Between: James William Clark & Betty Faddoul
Holly Berry Bazaar: St. Anne and St. Thomas Parishes are
holding their "Holly Berry Bazaar" at St. Anne's centre,
20 Morrison Dr., St. Thomas on Saturday, November 17th from 9:00AM
to 1:00PM. Featuring: Draws, scrumptious home baking, crafts,
country store, Little World, fish pond, penny table, lunch, frozen
pies. A warm welcome is extended to everyone.
Job Opportunity: St. George Parish in London is seeking
a Coordinator of Youth Ministry. Full time position. Responsibilities
include: to coordinate the recruitment and training of volunteer
youth ministers, to facilitate the development and implementation
of activities for youth, to work in parish schools, and assist
in sacramental preparation programs. Qualifications: The ideal
candidate will have training and experience in youth ministry,
excellent interpersonal skills, strong organization ability,
theological background, and be active in their Catholic faith.
If interested, please contact St. George Parish at (519) 471-4220
for instructions on submitting a written application. Deadline:
Friday, December 7th, 2001.
Women's Anger Group: Are you having trouble controlling
your anger, expressing your anger or do you feel angry much of
the time? The Women's Anger Group is going to be held Tuesdays
from October 30 to December 18, 2:00 to 4:00PM at Mennonite Brethren
Church, 219 Talbot St. East, Leamington (across from "No
Frills"). Cost to be determined during initial assessment.
For information, contact Tanya de Jong, the Group Facilitator
at 326-3778 ext. 2. All are welcome.
Congratulations Mikaila Nouhra who received the Sacraments
of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Sunday,
November 4th, 2001. May God bless her and give her a happy and
healthy life with her family.
Job Opportunity: St. Agnes Parish in Chatham, Ontario
is seeking a Director of Music. Part time position (18-22) Responsibilities
include:
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- Plan and coordinate the music program, prepare and facilitate
choirs for Sunday celebrations, provide music ministry for weddings,
funerals, and shool celebrations. Qualifications include: a Bachelor's
Degree in Music (Preferable), high degree of proficiency in use
of organ or keyboard, communication and people skills.
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- Interested persons should send a resume and three written
references (including one Pastoral reference) to: Music Search
Committee, St. Agnes Parish, 52 Croydon, Chatham, Ontario, N7L
1L3. Deadline for application: December 23, 2001.
50th Anniversary of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish: Friends
and former parishioners of Our Lady of Guadalupe are invited
to share in the joy of this Golden Anniversary Celebration on
Saturday, December 1st, 2001. There will be a special Mass of
Thanksgiving at 5:00PM followed by a Banquet Gala at the Knights
of Columbus Hall on Lauzon Rd. starting at 6:30. Banquet meal
is choice of prime rib of beef or salmon en croute for $25.00.
Tickets are limited for the banquet so please reserve your tickets
soon. All are welcome. Please call the Parish Office at 945-9292
for tickets or more information.
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St. Matthew (First Century,
Apostle and Evangelist)
- November 16
The call of St. Matthew, the tax collector, to be one of the
twelve apostles of Jesus is described in the Gospel, which bears
his name, "Jesus saw a man named Matthew at his post where
taxes were tax collectors. They were excluded from the synagogue
and the temple. No good Jew would have anything to have with
them.
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- When Jesus invited Matthew to follow him and then ate at
his house, he heard the outraged comments of Capernaum's local
leaders. "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?"
Jesus answered simply, "Those who are well have no need
of a doctor; sick people do." By calling Matthew, Jesus
invited an outcast to enjoy the healing friendship of God.
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- Among the Evangelists he is symbolized by the figure of a
man, because Matthew's Gospel begins with the human origins of
Jesus. There are reports that Matthew left Judea and preached
in the East, where he was martyred in Ethiopia.
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