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September 16, 2001 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE HOLY CROSS

Readings: 2 Timothy , 2:1-8 Gospel: Matthew, 24: 1-14 (English & Lebanese): We celebrate today, the first Sunday after the Triumph of the Holy Cross. It is the beginning of seven weeks that will end the Liturgical year. The main focus of all these weeks, is how to wait and stay alert for the coming of the Lord: "He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end." During this time of the Liturgical year, we focus on the sacrament of the Cross and the waiting, the Lord's Day, perseverance and faith, the judgment and the New Jerusalem, and the kingdom. Seven ideas in seven weeks. We hear, in this Sunday's Gospel the question that the disciples asked: "Tell us what sign will there be of your coming, and of the end of the age?" Jesus' answer in this conclusion: "The one who perseveres to the end will be saved." St. Paul says to Timothy, his disciple: "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead." Last Week's Collection: $ 2,006.30 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses &Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Sep. 16th 10:00AM Rosa Nasr (Bakhos Gebrael & Family) 12:00PM Ncoula & Gharitta Yacoub & Son Youssef (Bakhos Jacobs & Family) 2:00PM Baptism: Sydney Lila Youssef Mon. Sep. 17th 9:00AM Madem Youssef (Mr. & Mrs. Khairalla Kantati) Milani Abraham (Family) Adele Laba (Mr. & Mrs. Marco Haifa) Tue. Sep. 18th 9:00AM Frangie Jraige (Mr. & Mrs. Camille Elters) Elias Boutros (Mrs. Georges) Michael Boutros (Mr. & Mrs. Mike Maksoud) Wed. Sep. 19th 9:00AM Boula Mikhail (Mr. & Mrs. Sleiman) Louie Mikhail (Mr. & Mrs. John Eid) Antonios Tannous (Mr. & Mrs. Bakhos Saad) Thu. Sep. 20th 9:00AM Joseph Maksoud (Mr. & Mrs. Hanna Tannous) Antonios Youssef Elbaresh (Family) Mirchid Youssef (Mrs. Sadie Jraige) Fri. Sep. 21st 9:00AM Deceased of the Debly Family (John Debly & Family) Marie Youssef (Joe Youssef & Family) Alia Raheb (Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Nohra) Sun. Sep. 23rd 10:00AM Badiha Iskandar Georges (40 Days Mass) (Family) 12:00PM Hanna & Eugenie Yacoub (Bakhos Jacobs & Family) 1:30PM Baptism: Jordan Charbel Edward Tannous  Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for : North Leamington Mennonite 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. Fr. Elie will be leaving the Parish for his annual vacation, starting September 18, 'til October 23rd, 2001. During this time, Rev. Fr. Maroun Aboujaoude will the celebrate the daily Masses at 9:00AM. Sunday Masses will be celebrated by Rev. Father Maroun Aboujaoude and Rev. Father John Jabbour. In case of emergency, you could contact Fr. Maroun at (519) 966-3817. Adult COR: Adult COR is a Christian Retreat weekend put on by the Catholic Church . The weekend is open to people of ALL FAITHS. A large part of the weekend is relaxation, fun, surprises, meeting and making new friends. If you are 22 years or older and wish to accompany us on this weekend, please fill out a form, available at St. Michael's Church, 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. Fax #: 326-2644. This weekend will take place: October 19, 20 and 21, 2001, Friday, 7:30PM till Sunday, 5:00PM. Miracle of Fatima Mass: Come celebrate 84th Anniversary Miracle of Fatima Mass, Saturday, October 13th, at Assumption Church. Candlelight Rosary Procession at 7:00 PM from Paterson Park (2 Blocks West of Assumption). Mass with Bishop Greco presiding, Crowning of Our Lady at 7:30 PM. The Rosary will be led in the Church at 7:00PM for those who cannot walk in the Procession. For more information, please call: Dora M. Doig @ 737-7660. All are welcome. Congratulations to Thomas Earl Hughes Jr. and Susie Haifa who were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday, September 8, 2001. May God bless them both and give them a long and happy life together full of love and respect for each other. Our Lady of Sorrows September 14 The feast, popular in the Middle Ages, follows the feast of Mary's birth on September 8. It recalls the special bond between Jesus and Mary and reminds us of the torment and suffering of Christ. Mary suffered greatly as the Mother of God, and the pain she felt was real. The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, recalls the succession of sorrows Mary experienced during her life: the prophecy she heard from Simon in the temple, the flight into Egypt, the three-day loss of Jesus on the pilgrimage to Jerusalem, meeting Jesus on the way to Calvary, the hours she stood beneath the Cross, the removal of Jesus from the Cross, and the burial of Jesus in a tomb. Holy Mother, pierce me through; In my heart each wound renew of my Saviour crucified. Prayer for the Victims of terrorism attacks on the U. S. A. Lord, we come to you on bended knees, heads bowed and our hearts filled to overflowing with so much grief for the many people who been injured and killed in America's crisis. We ask you Lord, to give courage and strength to those who so bravely go to their aid. And though their hearts will be heavy and filled with sorrow we ask, Lord that You give them the endurance needed to help them through this difficult task. And lastly Lord, we ask that You allow us to come together as God's children to stand tall and united, so that we might help each other in our hour of need. Amen.

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