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September 02, 2001 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Readings: Romans , 8:1-6 Gospel: John, 3: 1-8 (English & Lebanese) The birth of Mary is a reminder of her role as the Mother of Jesus. We listen to St. Paul saying to the Corinthians: "The Lord is shining in our hearts, so we could be enlightened and know the true light of God." We remember today, that we no longer know people by their kin, because we are all brothers in Jesus Christ. Mary became the Mother of Jesus because she heard the word of God and accepted it. In today's Gospel, the thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, we hear Jesus saying to Nicodemus: "No one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of flesh is flesh and what is born of spirit is spirit." We also hear St. Paul saying, to the Romans: "The concern of the flesh is death, and the concern of the Spirit is life and peace." Are we aware that we are invited to be born of the Spirit and living according to the Spirit is love, joy and peace? Last Week's Collection: $ 1,857.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses &Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Sep. 2nd 10:00AM Antonios Kaysar Yacoub (Tamine Yacoub) 12:00PM Mirchid Youssef (40 Days Mem. Mass) (Family) Mon. Sep. 3rd 9:00AM Antonios & Alia Sarkis (Jean Najem) (Mike Malkoun) Elias Boutros (Marie Obeid) Michael Boutros (Azize Sleiman) Wajih Elias & Grandson Jimmy (Chehade Massih) (Mr. & Mrs. Joan Pavao) Tue. Sep. 4th 9:00AM Frangie Jraige (Marzouka Youssef) Boula Mikhail (Joe & Amira Raffoul) Louie Mikhail (Mr. & Mrs. Boula Boutros) Antonios Tannous (Mr. & Mrs. Antoine Batty) Wed. Sep. 5th 9:00AM Theresa Raheb (Family) Tony Semaan (Mr. & Mrs. Charles Raheb) Joseph Maksoud (Mr. & Mrs. Youssef Youssef) Wadaa Sleiman (Elias Jraige) Thu. Sep. 6th 9:00AM Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family) Alia Raheb (Mrs. Denise Najem) Badiha Tannous Zakaria (Max Saad) Haifa Elias (Mr. & Mrs. Pierre Obeid) Fri. Sep. 7th 6:00PM Mass & Procession for the Birth of Mother Mary Ben & Peter Najem & Antonios & Frangie Jraige & Antoune Nohra (Jean Najem & Family) Louie Iskandar Georges (Rose-Marie Brissette) Madem Youssef (Khairallah Kantati) Marie Sassine (Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Massad) Sat. Sep. 8th 2:00PM Wedding: Thomas Earl Hughes Jr. & Susie Haifa Sun. Sep. 9th 10:00AM Rangie Khalife (Abdallah Khalife & Family) 12:00PM Michael Obeid (Bakhos Obeid & Family) Blessed Sacrament Adoration Day Thursday September 6th, 2001 9:00 AM: Mass 9:30 AM: Blessed Sacrament Exposition 9:35 AM: Mother Mary's Prayers 10:30 AM: St. Charbel's Prayers 11:00 AM: Holy Hour Adoration 12:00 PM: Conclusion of the Exposition  Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : First Baptist Church Bulletin Advertising: The list of Prices for St. Anthony's Parish Bulletin Advertisements: - For the period of 6 months: $ 70.00 - For the period of 1 Year: $ 120.00We thank you in advance for your support and generosity. May God bless you all and keep you safe with your families. Please make payments at the Secretary's Office. Third Banns Between: Thomas Earl Hughes Jr. & Susie Haifa Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Session which will be held at Leamington Bingo Country, 14 Mill St. East, on Thursday, September 13th, 2001 at 12:30PM & 6:30PM. Please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous @ 326-8080 for more information. Church Etiquette: The Cross, the Altar Servers and the Priest should be the last to enter the Church for Mass and the first to exit. Please return the songs papers to the table at the Church entrance to be ready for the next Mass. Please use the Phonetics to pray or sing with the congregation. According to the Maronite Church: There is NO RITE OF INCENSE for 6 Months Memorial Mass. The wedding ceremony does not include Mass.   Inner Healing Retreat at the Holy Family Retreat House, Oxley, September 21-23, 2001. Fee $ 105.00 per person. To register, please call: (519)738-6136. Married Couples Retreat at the Holy Family Retreat House, Oxley, September 28-30, 2001. Fee $ 200.00 per couple. To register, please call: (519)738-6136. Evening of Recollection for Men and Women: The evening includes two preached meditations on topics concerning the spiritual life and time available for the sacrament of confession. First recollection for women is Tuesday, September 11, 2001 and for men is September 24, 2001. Both will continue monthly until June 2002. A detailed schedule is available upon request and following the recollections. The evenings begin at 7:30PM and the location will be: Sts. Cyril & Methodius Parish, 1532 Alexis Rd., Windsor, Ontario. For info, please call Fr. Johnson at (519)735-2182. Volunteer Chain: Leamington Chamber of Commerce is organizing an event for all Volunteers on Sunday, September 23rd, 2001 at Leamington Waterfront, 1:00PM to 4:00PM. To register please call the Windsor Essex Regional Center to register at 254-2090. All are welcome. You are invited to an evening of information on Fertility Care for Healthy Marriages. Handouts, brochures and resources available for use in Marriage Prep. Programs. The Session will take place at John XXIII Center, Tuesday, September 11, 7:00 to 9:30PM. Please call the Windsor Essex Regional Center to register at 254-2090. All are welcome. Congratulations to Paul George and Suzanne Marie Desrosiers who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday, August 25, 2001. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of respect and love for each other. Our deepest sympathies to the Abba Family on the loss of Abbas Abbas who passed away in Australia on Monday, August 27, 2001. A Memorial Mass was held in St. Anthony's Parish on Wednesday August 29, 2001. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and relatives in Canada, Lebanon and Australia. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation for his family and relatives. The Birth of the Virgin Mary September 8 Along with the birth of Jesus and St. John the Baptist, Mary's birth has been celebrated by the Church from early times. In fourth-century Jerusalem a feast of her birth was celebrated at the Church of St. Ann, probably inspiring the Church of Rome to celebrate too, this event. Mary's birth is seen always as part of God's plan for the Salvation of the world through Jesus Christ.

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