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September 09, 2001 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Readings: Romans , 8:7-11
Gospel: John, 3: 31-36 (English & Lebanese):
The Triumph of the Cross is the end of Jesus' saving mission, and the opening of the last Liturgical time. For the next seven weeks, we remember our destiny, and what does the Spirit realize in us. It is the time to face the Judgment. "He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end." We hear the story of the grain of wheat, when it falls to the ground and dies, it produces much fruit. St. Paul explains: "The message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." Do we know how to transform the distress into life in God? Do we know how to transform the cross of shame to the Cross of Triumph and glory? St. John presents to us the agony and passion of Jesus as the Triumph. This glory attracts people to God our Father. Jesus' death is global. It is realized here and everywhere at any time, and among any class of people.
Last Week's Collection: $ 2,326.00Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families.
Masses &Celebrations during the Week:
Sun. Sep. 9th
10:00AM
Rangi Khalife (Abdallah Khalife & Family)12:00PM
Tannous Salim Nohra (Memorial Mass) ( Family)
Mon. Sep. 10th9:00AM
Alia Sarkis (Julia, Joe, George & Liz Peter)
Elias Boutros (Mrs. Sadie Jragie)
Wajih Elias & Grandson Jimmy
(Mr. & Mrs. Tony Simon) (Mr. & Mrs. Nohra Youssef)6:00PM
Michael Obeid (Bakhos Obeid & Family)
Tue. Sep. 11th9:00AM
Boula Mikhail (Mr. Antonio Saba)
Louie Mikhail (Mr. & Mrs. Antoine Baeini)
Antonios Tannous (Mr. & Mrs. Antonios Jraige)
Wed. Sep. 12th9:00AM
Hanna Obeid & Wife & George & Bassam Obeid (Marie Obeid)
Michael Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Abdallah Khalife)
Wadaa Sleiman (Mrs. Betty Georges)
Thu. Sep. 13th9:00AM
Badiha Tannous Zakaria (Mr. Mike Malkoun)
Antonios Youssef Elbaresh(Mr. & Mrs. Joe Youssef)
Haifa Elias (Mr. & Mrs. Philip Youssef)
Fri. Sep. 14th
6:00PM
Triumph of the Cross: Mass & Procession
Madem Youssef (Mr. & Mrs. Khairalla Kantati)
Mirchid Youssef (Mrs. Sadie Jraige)
Adele Laba (Mr. & Mrs. Marco Haifa)
Sun. Sep. 16th
10:00AM
Rosa Nasr (Bakhos Gebrael & Family)12:00PM
Ncoula & Gharitta Yacoub & Son Youssef (Bakhos Jacobs & Family)
The Triumph of the Cross
September 14
The Triumph of the Cross: Friday, September 14 is the Triumph of the Cross Feast. The Mass will be celebrated in St. Anthony's Parish at 6:00PM, followed by a procession with the Cross and the Blessed Sacrament. Please bring flowers for the Procession. All are welcome.
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : Full Gospel Tabernacle
Welcome the New School Year with a Dance: St. Anthony's Parish is having a Tent Dance on September 14, 2001 from 7:00 to 11:00PM, in the Church Parking Lot. Admission: $ 5.00. Come out and celebrate the New School Year with your friends. All are welcome.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.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.Shalom Counseling is organizing a Women's Group for Self-Esteem, on Tuesdays for 8 Weeks, 7:00PM to 9:00PM, starting October 2 to November 20, 2001. Group Leaders: Monica Schatner-Hansen and Tanya de Jong. Cost $160.00 ($20.00 an evening) - Payable at first meeting. The sessions will be held at faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington. For registration call shalom Counseling at 326-3778, ext. 1. Everyone is welcome.
Shalom Counseling is also organizing a Men's Group to discuss Anger Management, on Thursdays for 10 weeks, 7:00PM to 9:30PM, Dates: September 6,13,20,27 and October 4,11,18,25 and November 1 and 8, 2001. Group Leader: Bruce Cowan. Cost $200.00 0 Payable at first meeting. The sessions will be held at Community Service Center, 215 Talbot St. East, Leamington. For registration, call Shalom Counseling Services at 326-3778, ext. 3. Everyone is welcome.
Volunteer Chain: Leamington Chamber of Commerce is organizing an event for all Volunteers on Sunday, September 23rd, 2001 at Leamington Waterfront, 1:00PM to 4:00PM. To register please call the Windsor Essex Regional Center to register at 254-2090. All are welcome.
Adult COR at St. Michael's Parish, Leamington, October 19,20 and 21, 2001, Friday, 7:30PM 'til Sunday, 5:00PM. Adult COR is a Christian Retreat Weekend put on by the Catholic Church. The weekend is open to people of all faiths. If you are 22 years or older and wish to accompany us on this weekend, please fill out the form available at St. Michael's Parish and include a cheque for the proper amount ($ 50.00 single, $100.00 couple) and mail or deliver to: COR Steering Committee, St. Michael's Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, ON, N8H 3M4. Deadline for registration is October 12, 2001.
Congratulations to Bruno Anthony Mammone & Rita Jacobs who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday, September 1, 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 Nohra Family on the loss of Tannous Salim Nohra who passed away in Torza, North Lebanon at the age of 84. A Memorial Mass was held in St. Anthony's Parish today, Sunday, at 12:00PM. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his daughters and their families in Canada and Venezuela and his family in Lebanon specially his daughter Rev. Sister Angela Nohra. May God rest his soul in peace and grant consolation to his family and relatives.
The Triumph of the Cross
September 14St. Paul the Apostle spoke of the power of Christ's Cross. According to tradition, the Empress Helena discovered the Lord's Cross in Jerusalem on September 14, 320. Five years later, a great Church was built on Mount Calvary by Emperor Constantine to shelter the Holy Relic. Parts of the wood of the Cross were sent to the major cities of Christendom, where they were shown to the faithful on this special feast.
We worship you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your Cross you have redeemed the world. By this holy tree you gave your people victory, and put aside the tree of our defeat.Top of Page