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December 15, 2002

Sunday of the Announcement to St. Joseph

Readings: Ephesians, 3:1:13, Gospel: Matthew, 1:18-25 (English & Lebanese) Joseph was confused: Is he a man who follows? Is he a man who takes responsibility? Is he a man who runs away? Is he a man who takes a stand or is he independent? Is he a man who covers others' failings or faults? Is he a man who likes to scandalize others? Isn't this our lives with all mankind? We look at him and we become divided in our sentences on him. We forget to stand by him and try to make the fear disappear from his frightened heart. On the Sunday of the Announcement to Joseph, we listen to Matthew inviting us to be strong and not to be fearful because Emmanuel is with us. We also listen to St. Paul saying, "Make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God." Mary's secret is unveiled. All the earthly solutions that passed in Joseph's mind weren't enough. God's angel interfered explaining to Joseph the truth about Mary. Last Week's Collection: $ 1,341.57 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May God bless you and your families. Masses & Celebrations during the Week: Sun. Dec. 15th 10:00AM Youssef Raheb & Wife Alia & Deceased Children (Boula & Theresa Raheb ) 12:00PM Louie Iskandar George (2 Yrs. Mem. Mass) (Family) 6:00PM Christmas Novena Mon. Dec. 16th 6:00PM Antonios Sarkis Youssef & Antonios Tannous Jabbour & Deceased Family Members (Hanna Tannous & Family) 6:30PM Christmas Novena Tue. Dec. 17th 6:00PM Boula Mikhail (Family) 6:30PM Christmas Novena Wed. Dec. 18th 9:00AM Rosary 5:00PM Mother Mary's Prayers 6:00PM Tony Badaoui (Family) 6:30PM Christmas Novena Thu. Dec. 19th 5:30PM ST. Charbel's Prayers 6:00PM George & Bassam Obeid (Family) Fri. Dec. 20th 5:30PM Sacred Heart Prayers 6:00PM Madem Youssef & Deceased Children Younan, Youssef & Son John & Hind Obeid (Lisa Younan) Sun. Dec. 22nd 10:00AM Assad & Maria Raffoul & Daughter-in-law Claudette (Najib Raffoul & Family) 12:00PM Tom Badaoui (1 Yr. Mem. Mass) (Family) 3:00PM Christmas Children Party at St. Anthony's Church Hall

Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for Evangelical Mennonite Mission

Novena Prayers: As we prepare for Christmas, we start the Novena today, Sunday at 6:00PM and every evening at 6:30PM after the Mass. All are welcome. We would like to thank all the ladies who prepared the meal for the Leamington Ministerial Association Christmas Lunch, which took place in our Parish on Thursday, December 12, 2002. We thank you for all your help. May God bless you. Calendars Sale: All the proceeds from the calendars sale go to the Building Fund of Our Lady of the Rosary Maronite Parish in Edmonton. Thank you all for your support. Community Service: All the youth interested in doing Community Service are asked to be present at St. Anthony's Church today, Sunday at 3:00PM to do the outside Christmas Decorations. Thank you in advance for your help. Christmas Party: All the children who want to be present at the Christmas Party please register your names on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. All are welcome. Church Etiquette: Please return all the Bulletins and the songs to the Church entrance to give a chance to the others in the next Mass or celebration to have these publications when they come to Church. Thank you. Please do not throw gum on the carpet in the Church. Thank you. Christmas Choir Reunion: If you were a past Choir member and you are grade in grade 9 to OAC, you are invited to a Christmas Choir Reunion starting on Tuesday, December 17th, 2002 from 6:30 to 7:30PM. All are welcome. Leamington Lebanese Club New Year Eve Party: Join us for a Magical New Year's Eve at the Leamington Lebanese Club with Tony Aoun and his Band. Also appearing D. J. English Music. Doors open at 7:00PM on Tuesday December 31st, 2002. Tickets are $ 50.00 for adults, 12 and under: $ 25.00. Ticket price includes: Appetizer table, Dinner, Party favors and more. Reservations available by calling the Leamington Lebanese Club @ (519) 326-3383, located at Hwy. # 77.. All are welcome. Evening of Entertainment: For the Holiday Season E & J Absi Entertainment presents Toni Kiwan at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave., 252-8383 on Saturday December 21st, 2002 at 8:30PM. Tickets: $ 55 Canadian or $ 45 US. Open Buffet included. VIP available. For reservations: Dolly Moubarak @ (519) 685-1103 or Ola (Fares Travel) @ (519) 254-0002. Tickets are also available at ST. Anthony's Parish (519) 322-2282. All are welcome. Christmas & New Year Party: St. Peter's Church invites you to a night of entertainment with Tony Mikhail on Sunday, December 29, 2002 at the Caboto Club. Tickets $ 50.00, VIP $ 60.00 and available by calling (519) 973-7240 or (519) 253-2019. Through the Holidays Grief Support Group: 6 Monday, December 16 - January 20, 7:00 to 8:30PM at St. John's Anglican Church, Leamington. For information and to register, please call: Margaret Eby, Shalom Counseling Services at 326-3778 extension 1. There is no registration fee for this group. All are welcome. Anger Management: Shalom Counseling Services in Leamington present the Anger Management Men's Group for Winter 2002 - 2003. Thursdays, 7:00 to 9:00PM starting December 19th to January 9, 16, 23 at the Community service center, 215 Talbot ST. East, Leamington. Group Leader: Russell Bailey. Cost: $ 200.00 payable at 1st meeting. For registration, call Shalom Counseling Services at 326-3778 extension 3. All are welcome. Advent Prayer Loving Father, Help us remember the Birth of Jesus, That we may share in the song of the angels The gladness of the shepherds And worship of the wise men. Close the door of hate And open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessing Which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts. May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, Forgiving and forgiven for Jesus' sake. Amen.

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